I haven't had a hair cut in over a year since moving back to the US. Tay knew exactly the look I was going for and took her time making sure my cut was perfect. Her studio was welcoming, comfortable, and fun! I will definitely be back. Recommend all to check her out. She has services beyond hair as well. read more

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Tay was recommended to me by my hair stylist. She hooked it up! I was so afraid of getting it done because 1. It's my face 2. I've heard it hurts 3. It's expensive Normal sorts of worries. But I checked out her work and decided to go for it. She made me feel at ease and was great about making sure I was numb. We chatted so it went by really quickly. She was very responsive when I checked in with her about healing progress and after-care. I couldn't be happier and am so thrilled that I don't have to dedicate any time to drawing on and filling in perfect eyebrows (which I never seem to be able to manage). If you're looking for a wonderful experience and amazing results, I can't recommend Tay enough! Thanks girl!! read more

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I really love the location of Tay's studio in the Willow Glen area in a building designed for a bunch of separate hair studios. I've never seen anything like it before & thought that it was fun/interesting & intimate. Her studio is literally just one chair and a space enough for two people. Guests who come during another guests' slot will have to sit outside in the hallway. Tay at first canceled on me because she was having migraines due to her pregnancy but was so accommodating when she found out that I was leaving town soon and couldn't do any other date. She immediately canceled her cancellation with me and did my hair anyway. She also at first didn't have time to do my haircut, and only had a slot for color but was able to fit that in too. I really appreciated her flexibility. Tay's a really smart and quick-witted girl who is personable, relatable and easy to talk to. She's confident in her skills and I felt at ease in her hands. I wanted a rather Ash-brown grayish balayage with no orange/copper tones but find that my hair is pretty copper/gold toned post-hair session. I think this might be due to the nature of my hair however so I do not know if anyone else could have done it differently. My hair is definitely a lot more orange than I was hoping it to be despite me bringing in a picture. Perhaps multiple sessions would have brought my hair to the correct color? Nevertheless, I am very happy with my hair as I got lots of compliments & I am refreshed by the new color/do. I have't had my hair dyed by a professional in around 6 years and am actually even allergic to hair dye. Luckily, balayage doesn't touch your scalp so I was able to circumvent my allergy. Prices are very reasonable & setting up an appointment is super easy because of her online appointment scheduler. She definitely does hair for both men & women and even expressed that she finds men's hair a lot easier. So men, welcome! I've definitely recommended her to all of my friends & I would definitely come here again because of the fair prices & the great service. read more

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Tay saved my hair!! After getting my hair badly bleached last year, I was nervous to get my it bleached again. My friend one day told me that she saw a worker at MAC with beautiful hair, and that it was done by Tay. Her appointment system is so easy to use (styleseat) and she didn't ask for a high deposit to make an appointment like some other stylists. She was also super nice to talk to and because I attend school with her brother, we had a lot of laughs. She is a professional at what she does and uses high quality products on your hair. She also cares a lot about the health of your hair and styles it to her best without causing a lot of damage. I wasted a sum of money during the last bad dye job that I had; it was so bad that I ended up box-dying my hair back to black. She made me understand that box dye (especially black) was extremely difficult to get rid of, but in slow sessions my hair could be fixed. I had a great experience with Tay and I can't wait to go blonder! read more

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Hands down the best hairstylist in San Jose! Tay has been doing my hair for years countless times! She's so experienced with all the new hair style trends and is very informative how many sessions you will need to achieve the color you want. My hair was box dyed black because my hairstylist before made my hair very streaky, uneven, and greenish. After i box dyed it i left it alone for over half a year and went to Tay. Tay has totally slayed my hair!! I wanted to go blonde and it was even harder because my hair was box dyed. It was amazing because she got me light super fast, by the 2nd session i was very blonde and 3rd session i was able to go for a more ashy look. She also did a root melt with every session which is a must if your dying your hair super light. She's amazing and knows exactly what she's doing. Shes very booked up for the holidays so book asap! read more

I stumbled upon Tay the old school way: I was given a glowing recommendation from one of her long time clients. You know she's THAT good when most of her clientele is built via word-of-mouth. I also love to support local artists/small business owners :-) First, let me preface this review by admitting that I've never actually had a "real" salon experience. Growing up, my Vietnamese/Chinese mom always reminded her children that we should never pay anyone to do something that we can do for ourselves. So for years, I trimmed my own split ends -- that is, until I found Suite Meraki. I came to Tay with butt-length hair, the length it'd been my entire teenage/adult life. I wanted to chop it all off, but ultimately decided that armpit-length would be a good starting point before going any shorter. Tay made sure I was actually ready to make the change before moving any further with my appointment. I really appreciated the fact that she understood I was going through a big, dramatic change (that could've been traumatizing if I wasn't emotionally or mentally prepared for it) but I was so ready, and she made the experience even better than I could've imagined. The end result EXCEEDED my expectations. I received the perfect length that I'd requested, added dimension, and even the way she styled my hair afterwards made me fall in love with my hair again. I never could've done what Tay did for me, so she truly was worth every penny. On top of that, she was a great conversationalist. Personable to the point where I really trusted her and opened up to her during my session. It honestly felt as if I were talking to a friend. We even discussed future plans for my hair and I already know I'll be back time & time again. Thank you, Tay, for making my first time at the salon a 5-star experience. I can't wait to be back in the chair! read more

I've been coming to June for now 11 years. She's absolutely amazing! Fair pricing for cut, and color. I would definitely TEXT her ahead, and book your appointment. She books up rather quickly. Her IG is: Junebugbug message her read more

Shockingly , my 1st appointment was canceled while I was on it's way for an appointment with Tay. It's unbelievable and terrible experience ever!!! What a disappointment and disrespectful behavior from a business practice points. read more

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Just got my hair chopped off by Tay and I love it! My first time here and Tay made me feel so welcome. She listened to what I wanted and knew exactly what to do. She did such an amazing job and I got so many compliments already. I already made another appt to come back and get a root melt and balayage before I even left. read more

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TAY IS PERFECT. I almost don't even want to write a review for her to keep her a secret but sigh.. she definitely deserves an outstanding review. I came in wanting a subtle balayage but she convinced me to let her do whatever she wanted and ugh it ended up being exactly what I wanted too without even knowing it!! Tay is extremely professional but at the same time very friendly and personable. I came in with my cousin with back to back appointments and it was very clear she knew exactly what she was doing. Her prices are extremely reasonable too! You have a lifelong client now, Tay! read more

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Time for an updated review! Tay is the best hairstylist I've ever been to. She is so meticulous with her work and turned my black virgin hair into a beautiful pastel pink in just one session! The session went by so quickly and comfortably and Tay was always checking up on me to make sure my hair was lightening well. She's really gentle with her hands as well and the scalp massages felt great! I told her I'm never going to any other stylist ever again. Thank you Tay! :) read more

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Extremely talented stylist and just a generally incredible human! I always enjoy my appointments with Tay and would highly recommend!!

Tay is the best! Every time I have gone to someone else for my hair, they tend to mess it up and Tay fixes it every time. I really only trust her with my hair. I get super skeptical about other people handling my hair now. Her spot is in an industrial business area and inside a small gym so its possible to miss it if you're trying to find it. She's super talented at what she does and is great to talk to. Thank you Tay! read more

I went to Tay's Studio recently to get my hair updated for fall. She's a breeze to book an appointment with and is super sweet and easy to talk to. I started the summer with a blonde ombre, but by the time September rolled around, it was looking very janky and the ends were a mess. I decided to go for something different and wanted a nice subtle lilac-y rose color. Tay got it perfect! She mixed the color for me and made sure the shade was perfect before she applied it to my hair. I have A LOT of hair, but she took her time and I never felt like she was in a rush. The end result is beautiful, I love it so much! I've rarely gone to the same stylist twice, but Tay's a keeper and I'll be back again and again. read more

Love Meraki - Tay found my perfect purple shade. It's so subtle and makes me feel amazing. Thanks!!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tay is the BEST hairstylist/colorist in the Bay Area! What sets her apart from other hairdressers is that she educates you about stages of coloring hair & hair care etc. - which I totally enjoyed and appreciated. During summer '16, I went to a previous salon to dye my hair for the 1st time and I wanted an ombre but I ended up getting highlights instead but I did not have the time to get it fixed due to being away for college. After a rough fall semester, I needed some self-care and love. I decided to go to Tay to have my hair done and it was literally the best decision I made that year! She was so passionate about hair which made me really intrigued about my hair and how to take of it! At the last salon, I did not get educated about hair coloring at all. Tay is soo easy to talk to and you can ask her anything! You can tell from the extra detailing when she does your coloring that she truly loves what she is doing. Her customer service is top-notch and she even offer refreshments during the bleaching/toning! I went during December and she even gave me a small goodie-bag which was so thoughtful and festive of her! Session 1: I am a indecisive person and was not knowledgeable in the hair coloring world. I showed her pictures on how I wanted my hair to turn out but she was honest and informed me to the lighter shades that I want would take multiple sessions because Tay really emphasizes hair health during your hair coloring, which I really appreciated because it reflects how transparent she is and she wants to best result for each client. I got a balayage ombre & IM IN LOVE!! (Reference the before & after images) Session 2: 6 months later and with her hair treatment list, I was able to maintain good hair care and my hair was still colored but not as brassy as before. Since my hair grew out, I wanted a touch up at the roots as well as tone the rest of my balayage ombre that I still had. I also showed her a new picture of an ashy blonde color - she again told me she will go as light as my dark brown asian hair can go without completely damaging my hair. Let me tell you that I was BLOWN AWAY with the results! She knew EXACTLY what I wanted without me even knowing what I really wanted - and that a SKILL you cannot teach! I'm still obsessed with my hair & I cannot wait to go back for my 3rd session read more

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Love Tay so much! I've never had my hair professionally dyed before and I'm so glad I chose Tay to style it!! She's super nice, easy to talk to, and very professional. She took the time to explain what she was gonna do to my hair and asked me about the history of my hair which showed me how much she cares for her clients. I love my hair so much and I'm definitely coming back in the future!! read more

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I found Tay through Instagram and wasn't sure if I wanted to try considering the price, instance and not much reviews on Yelp. Luckily, she knows my hair and makeup artist that did my wedding and decided to give Tay a try. I'm glad I did. She is very responsive with texts and approachable. I sent her pics of what I want my hair to look like and she just knows what I want even when I don't know. I like her little boutique salon- very cozy and private. I was able to pump while waiting for my color without feeling weird. She was so friendly and nice - kept talking to me and getting to know me as a person. She offered me tea and fridge to store my breast milk. Her price is very reasonable and I love my new hair color and cut. I will definitely come back even though it's far for me but def worth it. Best hair experience I had EVER!!!! :) Thank you Tay! read more

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I totally needed a make over. My hair was long and just not working with me. I decided to be spontaneous and let Tay take care of my hair. First a hair cut, shes really good at communicating with you in regards to everything about your hair! from daily styling, what your expectations are, what you want your hair to look like later. Yeah.. think about it.. I've never gone blonde before, but decided, if not now never. I am soooo glad that Tay was able to give me what I wanted, but better! If you're seriously considering a new stylist, come to Tay. I even made my bf go to her for his haircut, and he's definitely a happy camper. read more

Tay is awesome! I've been coming to her for almost a year now. I've been in the process of getting my hair really light and she's able to do that without damaging my hair. Her products are ammonia free and do not burn my scalp, a huge plus! She's also honest with me about possible brassiness that may happen and I love that. She also recommends products that she doesn't sell, so I know it's not all about making that $ for her. I've recommended my close girlfriend who loves her and the beau has started getting his monthly cuts from her too! read more

I LOVE TAY. She's been doing my hair for awhile now. If you're looking for a baylayage, look no further. Plus she's awesome w ashy tones. Probably the best thing about Tay though is how easy it is to converse w her during every session. She's so easy to get along w, and has one of the cutest personalities ever read more

Tay has been cutting my hair for a long time now. What's great about Tay is that she helps you figure out what you want. I have just broad general descriptions of what I want, like "something clean" or "whatever's in right now." Tay always figures out what to do and makes you look great. Tay's studio has a nice and intimate setting. She has her own personal space to work her magic. There's no hustle and bustle of other people working within arms reach. Makes me feel more comfortable discussing my hair issues with her. read more

Tay is an amazing at what she does! I was really nervous about having blonde hair because I wasn't sure if it would suit me. I don't know what she does during my toning, but it made my hair even healthier. My bleached hair was healthier and softer than my virgin hair! I was nervous seeing Tay did not have many photos of her work and there was not a lot of reviews, however her work really is incredible. I've had compliments on my hair even after months since my last session! read more

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My first experience with Tay. She was very sweet and very talented . I will definitely come back

I was referred to Tay through a mutual friend. The location is within a building that houses other stylists, but each has their own individual studio with doors and walls. It's a pretty neat concept, and I liked that it cut out a lot of the chit chat that is frequently distracting in large salons. I'm not the kind of person who knows exactly what I want when I want to change my hair, but I have a rough idea. Tay took my idea and perfected it. She was sweet and professional, and helped style my hair in a way that really fit my face and was exactly what I didn't realize I was looking for. I absolutely love it! She even took the time to show my how to style my new look, which not many places will do for you. read more

It's been so long since I've seen Tay, and I was so happy to see her. Unfortunately, I did a big no-no and got my hair dyed dark in the fall by someone else for a friend's wedding. I've been so unhappy with my hair as the dye faded out and my old highlights were really brassy looking - not a look I was diggin'. I saw Tay last night for my first session to get my hair in check and started the process for an ash blonde balayage-to-ombre. Of course, Tay was super awesome! Even after the first session, she got my hair to a bRonde color (check out the picture), and it still looks phenomenal. I had so many compliments at work today and have inspired lots of co-workers to go and get their hair did ;) I'll definitely be seeing Tay for my second session to achieve that ash blonde color later this month, and I cannot wait! read more

Love Meraki - Taken after 1 of 2 sessions to get my thick, black, asian hair to a beautiful balayage ombre. Hair's still looking fly! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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She has saved my hair. My hair was completely ruined by another hair stylist. Tay fixed it for me perfectly. She understood what exactly I wanted and did such a great job!!! I couldn't be happier!!! read more

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I was recommended to Tay from a friend. I'm so glad I did because Tay is so cute and sweet! She's super easy to talk to and really knows what she's doing! I came in to get a balayage done correctly because the lady I went to before just gave me random highlights throughout my hair. The whole process took about 2 hours and I'm completely in love with my hair! I wanted something subtle and more natural looking since my natural hair is dark brown/blackish looking. Also her prices are wayyyy more affordable than the prices other stylists have. 10/10 reccommend Tay if you're looking for quality work at an affordable price! read more

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I have know Tay for the better part of 10 years. Most accommodating and an absolute stylist. Perfection to the core. Would highly recommend her services. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience getting my eyebrows ombré powered by Tay. She was knowledgeable, sweet, and fun to talk to. She eased my first time jitters and made me so relaxed that I actually dozed off. Great service, amazing results. read more

YASSS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I love, love, love Tay and her hair expertise! I came in with very dark hair and wanted to switch it up a bit and wanted to go light for the spring/summer and I didn't want my hair to look brassy (my only request). Even though I still need to go in for possibly 2 more sessions, I'm so happy with what my hair looks like only after the 1st session. Tay was very patient and really listened to what I wanted. At the end, I was able to explain what I was expecting and she literally understood my vision and did that and much more. Also, I was very glad that she was so approachable and sociable. It made the time go by so quickly and made me felt comfortable. I would definitely recommend Tay to anyone that's looking for a great balayage job and hair cut! read more

Tay has been cutting my hair for years and always knows exactly what is best for me. She always goes above and beyond, paying attention to every detail. Additionally, she is so personable and easy going it makes the experience so much more enjoyable. read more

Very personable, decent prices, and takes time on your hair. I've had a fair share done to my hair and she is by far the best. I am really indecisive when it comes to my hair so she gave me an honest opinion of what route I should take and I'm glad I listened to her! Time flies by so fast! Usually when I get my hair done, I'm always looking at the time to see when my hair would be done but she makes the experience a great one. If you're looking to get bayalage done, she's your go-to-girl! She's fast but very effective and the results are phenomenal. I've gotten both a dye & a cut from her and it's true --she's great at what she does! VERY sweet, VERY accommodating, and VERY good at what she does. read more

If you need a synonym for amazing it's "TAY". I have VERY long hair, and have yet to find a stylist that I LOVE. For many years stylists have cut my hair "close" to the way I would want it but Tay is ON POINT. I originally came in wanting side swept bangs, but she recommended me to have longer bangs that cascades and blends into my long hair. SHE WAS RIGHT! If I had gone with my original idea then the cut would be too blunt and choppy. She is super professional and punctual. Not only she is FRESH AND GORGEOUS, she's very talented and she TAKES HER TIME on your HAIR!!!! I'm a bridal hair stylist myself and when I say she is AWESOME, SHE IS AWESOME. You can't go wrong with Tay. =) read more

My hair was in serious need of love! It was a hot mess because my usual gal was on maternity leave. I'm super picky and don't let just anyone touch my hair! I've seen Tay's work through mutual friends and thought I'd give it a go! I'm so glad I did! I was so happy with the results! I wanted to get a lighter ombre but since my hair always pulls orange, I was scared I wasn't going to get the results I wanted! Tay quickly put my fears to rest! She did an amazing job and gave me exactly what I wanted! She was super nice and knowledgeable! Trust me, I ask soooooo many questions! Highly recommend her! Your hair will thank you! You're welcome! read more

Saw my friend haircut and asked her for Tay's info. Got my hair done today and couldn't be happier! She's very sweet and professional to work with. I highly recommended her if you want that luxurious treatment with beautiful hair. My hubs loves it! Thanks Tay!! read more

Tay is THE person to go to for hair needs. As a picky person when it comes to hair, I highly recommend her. It's very hard to find a person that is great at cut and color. In the far past I would go to two different people depending on what they're expertise is. After going to Tay, I've been going back to her and only her for years now. She has a keen eye for what looks good on who. She also updates and stays on top of new techniques and styles. Definitely not just a one note person. Not only she is very good and passionate for what she does, I've also grown to love her as a person. Again, highly recommended! read more

Tay is my go to person for my hair. She's very welcoming and nice every time I come in. Every result is just awesome!!

After many months of contemplating and going back n forth about changing my hair color, I finally did it. I booked my appt with Tay (online, super easy and convenient). I went in for my appt and wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do. Tay was super friendly, easy to talk to, asked engaging questions and gave me suggestions. She did her thing and at the end, while she was toning my hair she said she decided to go a little bit lighter and boy am I glad she did. My hair turned out great, it was even better the next day when I saw it in natural lighting (salon lighting is crap). There was some ash to it which I absolutely love! Def check her out...prices are very reasonable. read more

Tay is seriously the best! After telling myself I would never dye my hair again, I ended up trusting Tay and I couldn't be any happier! She's super sweet and definitely knows what's she is talking about. Over 10 years of experience and it shows! I haven't stopped getting compliments about my hair since I left her salon and I'm so satisfied with Tays recommendations on my hair and I love how she also fixed my layers to give me that complete look. Thank you so much Tay! read more

Love Meraki - So many compliments on my hair ever since I left Tay's studio! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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I loveTay and how she always styles my hair before my session is over! I have thick long hair and can be hard to deal with and she makes it look effortless. I also enjoy her company and her suite, it doesn't give a business vibe but more like a friend doing my hair in a more personal surrounding. Thanks for accommodating my schedule and being flexible with me. :) She's worth every penny as you can tell from her rating. read more