I've been going to Michelle for about 3 years, time flies! I love coming to her to color my hair (highlights/balayage) and cuts are pretty good too. I leave the salon feeling like my hair is healthier than when I came in. She can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I can speak Cantonese so it's great to chit chat with her during our session. I've recommended a lot of my former coworkers and friends to come to Michelle! Some of them became regulars. Street parking in the neighborhood can be moderately easy - I would suggest coming a little earlier than appt time just in case. Cash only. read more

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I dyed my hair the day before I was leaving for Europe and I did such a horrible job. I was desperate to get my hair fixed. Michelle's Hair Studio to the rescue. She is a magician and solved my hair disaster. In less than 2 hours she put highlights and made my hair shiny and really pretty. I was so relieved. I was leaving for Italy in less than 12 hours and I could go on vacation feeling confident with how Michelle did such an amazing job! I was just expecting her to even out the dye job but she made magic out of the mess I came to her store with! This place is a hidden gem in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. It's simple, unassuming and you would never guess you can get amazing service so it's a pleasant surprise! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Good service, good pricing, & Michelle is nice! Got my hair colored red and trimmed (bob) and am very happy with the results read more

Michelle is great! I've been getting my hair done with Michelle for about 3 years, and she's very talented. My hair is naturally dark, and she's able to lighten it to exactly what I want. I usually get a full highlight or balayage, with a haircut. read more

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Super affordable place for a haircut and the process was like a breeze too! I heard about this salon through one of my coworkers and she mentioned that she's been coming to Michelle's for quite some time and I was definitely due for a cut so I figured why not give this place a shot?! It was pretty simple -- I sent her a text message inquiring about her pricing and availability and she had a spot at the exact time that I was looking for which was at 5:30pm. I arrived about 10 mins before and waited only 5 mins after my actual appointment time since she was still working with someone. For a long, thick haircut I paid $30 + $6 tip. Service was quick which I enjoyed since in the past I've always had to wait hours for a haircut. The inside of the place can seem a bit unorganized and somewhat messy. I didn't mind it too much as this place seems like one of those locals only sort of places. Definitely coming back my for future haircuts! read more

Michelle did such a great job with my hair just a few days ago. She spend lots of time putting highlights with care and detail that look blended and natural. I've been to so many places before that just slap them on without care but not her. She did such a great job at a good price. Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Michelle for years - she's great for a quick trim and decent price. $25 for a trim is incredible. I'm not trying to pay $60+ for a trim. She's always super friendly and quick too! I always enjoy going in. read more

I called for a walk-in appointment, Michelle told me to come close to closing time. She was lovely and welcoming. She did an amazing job with my haircut and did it so quickly! The price is right as well. Highly recommend Michelle's Hair Studio! read more

Great haircut and color for the best prices. Especially in SF, it's hard to find reasonably priced salons, but here you get both affordable and quality service. You can book an appointment through text and sending photos of your desired hair style. Would recommend booking an appointment early because it gets busy. Got my hair dyed purple and was happy with the results. Turned out just like the photos I sent. Color was vibrant, she even styled it with waves. I asked for a color gradient, and she made it look natural with the balayage highlights. Bleaching does take a while, about 4 hours. Other customers came in and out, and their haircuts only took like 20 minutes. Overall had a nice experience here. Nice salon music too, a lot of vibey pop song covers. Michelle gave some tips for how to care and style the hair afterwards. She sells purple/blue shampoo aftercare for a cheaper price at her studio. Would recommend! Also make sure to bring cash! read more

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Booked an appointment for a simple cut. Seems Michelle works alone because the salon was a bit messy, with hair and foil all over the floor. Hey who's judging, as long as I get a good value haircut. Michelle is very talkative and upbeat. She can talk non stop while she is cutting your hair. She is quick and efficient. She seems to know her regulars well. My hair cut took 15 minutes and cost $22. Will be back! read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Waiting to have a haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Actually so surprised how badly my haircut turned out that I had to write a review. I made an appointment for a weekday around noon and came right on time. There was already someone being helped so I waited my turn but shortly after someone else came in. I suppose she thought she could fit me in super quickly between two other appointments. She asked what I wanted (a trim with layers) and then promptly began chopping seemly randomly for about 5 minutes and I was done. She made no attempt to wet my hair and barely combed through it. I should have known something was off but I thought perhaps she just really knows what she's doing? Boy was I wrong. I paid and went home, having arrived at 11:55 and left at 12:07. I thought the cut looked off from the front but I was sooo shocked when I went to tie my hair up and found huge strands that were left! I've never had a haircut this bad and careless before. Super disappointed. read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Can't believe the cut was so uneven with a huge strand still left! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Michelle saved my hair! She did the most natural blonde balayage and it has blended so nicely as time has gone on. She is truly one of a kind artist! read more

I love my hair soo muchhh! I've always had bad experiences with hair salons. They either cut too short, rush your hair and it completely doesn't turn out the way you would be happy with. Michelle is so underrated in my opinion and for her hair prices and her skill you come out feeling like a million bucks like you just got your hair done at a super duper ultra expensive fancy hair salon. Originally this was not the hair I had in mine but as she was doing my hair and since it's summer I wanted to go with the lighter blonde look so we changed it up. I think with her skill anything we did was going to look good to be honest. In the end, I'm ecstatic with how it came out. She spends so much time on the bleaching and highlighting part and takes her time to make the hair as beautiful and multidimensional as it is. She KNOWS what she's doing. She is a kind, genuine and hard working woman and has a great personality that makes the time go by to be very enjoyable. The best experience of having my hair done. And you won't find her prices anywhere. Seriously. And it was actually cheaper than she had originally given me! I'm so happy I found her and her salon! Call and ask for a quote. You won't be disappointed. read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - So beautiful - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been seeing Michelle ever since I was in high school (10 years!) and will continue to do so because of her kindness and honesty as a hairstylist. There have been times where I've been to other hair salons (due to being out of state for school) but I always end up going back to her because she KNOWS how to work with Asian hair - especially if you're hoping to achieve a certain color. Cut: Her cuts are quick and comes out very nice. She's also able to replicate the types of hairstyles I want (face-framing cuts, layers, etc.) She'll also offer suggestions for you of what she thinks would look nice - you can take it or leave it but I always go with what she says. I went with curtain bangs this time because she said it was popular! Color: I was torn between choosing a lighter or darker ash balayage so Michelle said she had the perfect in-between blend in mind. She also mentioned that after a couple of washes the ends of my hair would turn lighter. I told her I wanted my roots to remain dark so it looked more natural when my hair grows back and she definitely delivered! I've done my hair at salons where it would cost $350-400+ for balayage, babylights, etc. and I can whole-heartedly say that I'm going to continue seeing Michelle instead. I got cut and balayage for $250! It's very hard to find a place as affordable and qualitative as her. I was incredibly happy to see my end results and received compliments from friends and family! Michelle also takes the time to explain the types of shampoo to use, how often you should wash your hair to maintain the color, etc. Booking: Just call or text her! She's pretty quick with her response. Don't be hesitant to get an estimated quote from her! Prior to coloring my hair I texted her a picture of my current hair and a reference photo of what I wanted. She gave me a quote and it was exactly what I paid in the end. No up charge or anything, thank you Michelle! read more

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Michelle did an amazing job on my hair! I wanted an ash blonde balayage and it surpassed my expectations. I had previously dyed my hair so she gave me expectations of what we could do. She is very detailed, and her pricing is affordable. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Amazing job and great hair cut! Michelle was awesome. The salon was clean and my hair was transformed in a way after my visit. Prices are reasonable. I found my new stylist. read more

Hmm have to lower a star if I want to be transparent. 3+ weeks later and my scalp still has scabbing that hasn't healed. To be fair, she did ask me if I wanted my roots bleached and warned me that it would hurt. I said OK without expecting scabs/crusting to occur. I also developed a swollen lymph node(?) in the back of my neck in the few days following my appointment. An online search suggests that this can be a reaction to bleach. The swelling has mostly reduced. For what it's worth, I have had a global bleach once before without these side effects. That time took twice as long though (8 hours vs. 4 hours), so perhaps this is the risk you run with stronger bleach (or is it developer? Am no hair expert). read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Global bleach, color, and trim by Michelle. Photo taken day after appointment and eyebrows are just my own makeup - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Michelle went above and beyond what I've asked for. She blended my light blonde bangs with my pink hair so flawlessly. She is detailed oriented and she make sure that the result would come out nicely. Booking is easy, just text her your photo of your hair, photo of what you'd like and prefer appointment days/ time. Texting is the best way to communicate with her since she is a busy solo wonderful woman. Please have patience with her, she'd get back to you and she will get you what you'd want for a fraction of the price as other places. She's also tell you how to take care of your hair so that you can have a longer lasting result! Coloring: it's best if you have your hair already beach. If not, no worries, Michelle will get it bleach for you. It might take a long time for the bleaching process, but sit back, relax and stay hydrated. The result is so worth it! If your hair is already bleached, coloring shouldn't take too long. Maybe an hour or so. I'm so pleased with my result! Give her a try if you're browsing for an affordable and tentative hairstylist! read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Pink hair with bleach front bangs - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As a former person who's spent a fortune on getting my hair bleached, back to dark, bleached again, etc, I was tired of the ridiculous prices. I needed a haircut and found Michelle's Hair studio on yelp. It was a few minutes from my house with amazing reviews so I decided to give her a try! She cut my hair exactly how I requested it, was done within 15 minutes, and I was on my way back home. Oh - and I also paid $22. BEST, most worth haircut I've had in many years. read more

I highly recommend this hole in the wall hair salon. Michelle is the one who runs this cozy spot and she is the only hair stylist too. It's amazing how she does it all by herself!!! Michelle provides superior customer service and she is very knowledgeable about hair care. She recommended me how to maintained my newly dyed hair and I appreciated that. Only drawback, she only accepts cash and prefers appointments only. So call ahead and Michelle will respond quickly! read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Brownish with a slight red highlight - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Michelle SAVED me! I failed a bleach at home, came in botched with uneven hair and a scabbed scalp and Michelle went above and beyond. She worked so detailed and precisely, while being mindful of my current hair damage and made sure not to make it any worse. She is so sweet and communicative about what you want and what is healthiest for your hair (without making any drastic changes you hate). She made sure I got what I wanted the HEALTHIEST/SAFEST way possible for my damaged hair. She is terrific. I am definitely becoming one of her regulars. read more

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This stylist came highly recommended from a friend. I finally made a last minute appt on the same day last week. That's a plus. (Why I gave 3 instead of 2 stars.) And she was nice. Here's what I wanted & clearly asked for: 1) Cut 1.5-2 inches off ends, 2) Cut sides of my hair that shapes my round face, & 3) Make my bangs even. *I emphasized how simple my request was. Did I get what I asked for? Absolutely not which was SO confusing when my hair was done. (I had dinner plans & didn't exactly inspect my hair, but I knew it didn't look right). She cut way more than 2 inches & cut it wispy!? Now the ends look really unhealthy when they looked healthy before. It's uneven with a long strand that needs to be cut. The sides are so short, cut weird & they don't stay in a ponytail!? And to top it off, my bangs were butchered & they're also wispy. I really dislike that style of cut & she just did it without asking me. Did I mention I have a round face!? What is the point of telling a stylist how you want your hair cut then they go rogue and do their own thing? It wasn't even busy with one person getting color done. This isn't my worse haircut, but I hate it & it's unflattering. I look stupid. So, I wear it in a ponytail everyday because it's embarrassing. Now I have to get it fixed & grow it out. You get what you pay for for $22. Never. Ever. Again. :( :( :( read more

First off, this is a no frills shop, so if you're looking for a fancy salon, this isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for a kind stylist who can cut your hair pretty quickly, has years of experience, for not too much, this is the place for you. I called same-day to make an appointment and Michelle happily took me in. I hadn't cut my hair since 2020, so I was in great need. Michelle has been in the business for at least 14 years I think and she's a great to chat too. When she cut my hair, I felt like a new person. I totally would come back to Michelle for a haircut. She seems popular too as 3 other people walked in and waited after me. Some FYIs: I think it's cash only and parking is pretty easy if you drive. read more

I m very peaky in choosing hair stylish ! I m so glad that I found her who recommended by my daughter . Michelle is a pro and did my hair in 4 hours . Appt was so easy to accommodate! I sent the color I luv and she told me what fits my hair best and turned out so beautifully! Price is so reasonable! I would luv to go back and have her as my hair stylish ! read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Color and cut ! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haircut for women was $25, the service was quick and very friendly. The interiors were a bit down to earth, but you get a great hair cut for a very good price. read more

Gave myself some time to calm down before I wrote this review buuuut I'm still pretty upset. :/ TLDR: I came here to get a digital perm and it was a disaster. I am sad that my hair had to go through all the chemical treatment just for me to hate the outcome because Michelle does not listen to her clients. Do not come here for a digital perm because she does not seem knowledgeable or experienced. I've never cried over my hair before but when I went home, I was VERY close to crying. :( IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE 1. Even if you make an appointment, it may be delayed because Michelle juggles multiple clients at once. Not the best if you have a limited amount of time. 2. Do not come here for a digital perm. 3. If you don't speak Chinese, there will be a language barrier. You will have to keep explaining to make sure Michelle understands what you want exactly. Even then, she may understand differently or just do what she wants to do. 4. Because of the first point I made, this won't be the best for your hair if there are chemicals involved. You may sit longer than necessary and that could be very damaging for your hair. :( 5. If Michelle messes up, she will probably blame you and/or make up excuses. She won't apologize or own up to her f* up, that's for sure. 6. Cash only. 7. Not the cleanest place. It's cluttered, messy, and there's cut hair all over. 8. Do not come here for a digital perm. HAIR I got a simple haircut and then decided to come back for a digital perm since the price seemed really good. Although Michelle doesn't have any photos of her work (red flag), she said she's done plenty so I was trusting her on that and I really did want to support a small business from the neighborhood. I initially showed her a reference photo of smaller curls (via text) and she said she can do it but it won't be close to the roots as shown in the photo. I told her I know because I've gotten a digital perm done before. The reason the rods are at least a couple of inches away from the scalp is so that when the rods are heated, your scalp isn't burned. I just wanted to show her the type of curl through that photo. So day of, I showed her a new reference photo in person. I thought about it and decided I wanted bigger curls. In the reference photo, the top part isn't curly so I told her I want the curls higher up and as close to the roots as possible (keeping in mind that it will be a couple inches away from the scalp still). She starts work and says she's going to be using the longer rods that are a little smaller in size. I asked her if my curls will still be of similar size to that of the photo and she said yes. As she's finishing up the top section of my head, it felt too close to my scalp and I let her know and she said it will be fine. Well, when the rods were heated that same spot started feeling VERY hot (it was burning me) so I told her and she stuffed some paper towels underneath to help. Well, doing this shifted other rods and so other parts started to feel too hot. So she had to hold them up and then sometimes her arms would get tired and she would rest her weight on my head (unintentionally) and I would have to tell her that she's burning me.  Once that hellish experience was over, I was moved to the sink. Michelle wasn't careful so whatever chemicals she was using splattered onto my face and eyelid (my eyes were closed) and my scalp felt terrible so I was sure it burned. I get to back to the main chair and I'm like holy sh*t my hair is so curly and the curls are sooo small... Michelle blasts the blowdryer on my hair. Clearly, this is not the way to dry curly hair. I ask if she has a diffuser and she says no (not sure if she even understood what I was asking about). She continues drying my hair and it becomes this massive frizz ball. I told her I do not like my hair at all and that the curls are way too small. Then she starts to put repair cream in it and starts twisting pieces in bigger chunks so the curls don't look small but my hair just looked f'n terrible! I told her this is not what I asked for and then she has the audacity to say that I wanted small curls and that the first picture I showed her had small curls. Like...what? I clarified and reminded her that I showed her a new reference photo that day and she agreed to it. Even if I did want the smaller curls, she made them too small. But the point is that she should be listening to her clients and not blaming them for her mistake. She didn't apologize or anything and just kept saying that I showed her a picture of smaller curls. She tried to make me feel better by saying that these aren't even the smallest curls and that they are medium size. Girl, no. They are NOT medium sized curls... She said I can twist when I'm home and even put my hair up so it doesn't frizz. Girl, no. You're not supposed to do that with permed hair so that it can set properly. I didn't want her touching my hair anymore so I paid and left. Ugh... read more

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Although Michelle did not have the necessary rubber bands to make the removal process ouch-free, the updo came out pretty well. She did her best! Communication was key. I purchased the head piece ahead of time for her to help place it in my updo and the results as you can see was very decent! So happy. She made my day as a newlywed! My whole family goes to her for haircuts. Known her for years! She's awesome! read more

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I am very pleased with the results of the bayalage and hair cut from Michelle. I've received many compliments which is validating. Michelle is a one-woman show, she's very efficient and the process took 3 hours, which i think would take longer at other salons. My only comment was that when it came to brushing my hair out with the bleach still in my hair, it was painful, which we discussed and she new from my eyes haha. For the price and efficiency it's definitely worth the visit. If you're looking for a spa like atmosphere this probably won't meet your needs. She is honest with her opinion, especially when it came to how much to bleach my hair. As much as I want lighter blonde, with my thick black hair it just isn't the healthy thing to do! read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Bayalage and long bob - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Do not come here for haircuts. I came here looking for a simple haircut. She sat me down and preached to me about donating my hair then proceeded to chop 14 inches off up to the base of my neck without spraying it or really combing it out (considering I had my hair up in a ponytail before coming in). The cut came out super uneven and I was actually stunlocked by how bad it was. Forced their ideals onto me and only proceeded to ask if I was ok with it AFTER chopping off all my hair. Paid maybe 15-20 dollars and never came back. It has been almost a year since, but after growing it out, the uneven ends are still really noticeable read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - The hair she chopped off and gave to me to "go donate" - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

My wife and I received our haircuts from Michelle today. It has been quite a long time (3 years ) since we had our hair cut by a professional. Due to the Covid pandemic, we had a family member cut our hair, but we felt it was time to venture out again. I was recommended to Michelle by my niece, who went to Michelle for a haircut while visiting San Francisco a few months ago. She gave Michelle high praises, so we thought we'd give her a try. We called earlier in the week and was able to get an appointment pretty quickly. Michelle informed us that the best way to schedule an appointment is via text message, as she works alone, so it is hard for her to answer the phone. When we arrived, we had to wait a bit for her to finish with the previous customer. But the wait was within 10 minutes of our scheduled time. When it was our turn, my wife went first. Michelle was great. She gave my wife some great suggestions regarding hair management. She seems very knowledgeable and works fast. Before we knew it, she was done. I was next. Being a guy in what appears to be a salon for women, I asked her if she had many clientele who are male. Michelle informed us that she has both, male and female clientele, and she is experienced in haircuts for both. She is a great conversationalist, and works as she shared her ideas on hair management. Before we knew it, she was done. It took about 15 minutes to cut for a haircut for each of us. We were in and out in a half hour. Although she works fast, our haircuts look good. Her pricing structure is reasonable as well. Another plus is that the area of her shop has ample street parking. We look forward to returning to Michelle for our future haircuts. read more

This was the first time I've ever gotten my hair professionally colored and Michelle did not disappoint! She is very good about scheduling and returning calls or texts back. I've always wanted a gray tone in my hair and Michelle did an excellent job helping me achieve that at an affordable reasonable price also! Everyone who saw my hair loved it as well (and it looked really nice on my zoom online conference also). I'll definitely come back if I need another color touch up. Also super covid safe: she's wearing a mask and face shield and makes sure everyone is also wearing a mask as well and takes your temp before you enter read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - This is after 2 washes and it's still nice and ash brown/ gray - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm OBSESSED!! My friend recommended me to come here for a balayage and it may be the only place I ever continue to go to for one. Michelle knows how to do a professional balayage, can take an image for reference, and nail it. She was also fun to chat with for the three hours. Price point was spot on with value for $150. read more

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100% recommend Michelle. She do it right. First time with her and it was a great 1 on 1. She'll cut, section, and add the dye. Then wash, blow dry, and style it all for you. Definitely text or call her phone # to set up an appointment. read more

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I went there once and will never go back. She is not honest. Will not quote you a price and when done with your hair, you are in for an ugly surprise. There are so many honest and skilled people to go to. I was shocked! and the place is filthy. She is not that skilled either. read more

TDLR: If you're looking to get the color transformation of your dreams for a very reasonably cost, there's no place better in SF than Michelle. Long story: I generally hate getting haircuts or almost always never love how my hair looks after it's cut, and have never cared to go back to the same hair studio, but I think I've finally found the one. Michelle is amazing. Not only is she amazing with hair, but she really is also one of the most kind, good-hearted, sincere people I've ever met. I feel so lucky to have met her! Making the appointment was super easy. The best thing is to text Michelle to ask for availability. And if you're interested in a coloring, to send over some photos of your hair and the color you want. Michelle is the only person at her salon, and I realized pretty quickly being in her salon, how tricky it is, trying to answer phone calls if you're in the middle of working with your client. I had a quick simple cut at the beginning just to get rid of that quarantine hair, but the MAIN reason I wanted to see Michelle was because I wanted to turn my dark Asian hair to a light pastel pink. I was worried at first, because I wasn't seeing that many pastel hair photos on Michelle's Yelp profile but I'm glad I took a chance. Michelle did a bleach first. Then we discovered that while my hair had seemed like virgin hair, I actually still had some previously dyed hair from last year, that just didn't look dyed, but had been chemically treated, so it wasn't reacting to the bleach the same way as everything else. She dealt with that expertly, and bleached that part a second time. Then she put in the pink toner. She expertly blended it with purple at the top so that it's easier to maintain and grow out, seeing as we're still in quarantine! It's been 2 weeks and I still love the color! I've gotten my hair colored once before (purple at Eclipse in Nob Hill), and I am 10 times happier here :) My hair also still feels pretty soft and doesn't look damaged. Re: quarantine, Michelle is super respectful and safe. She has an outdoor space and an indoor space, and she always had at most 2 clients - one in the outdoor space and one in the indoor space, and she had the door open and masks on at all times. I felt very safe. Go see Michelle! She is the absolute best. read more

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Called same day for a haircut appointment. She was very quick and very good. Only $25!

Love my color with Michelle! If you're looking for a spa experience, this is not it. But if you're looking for quality at an affordable price, Michelle all the way! Picture reference: ash brown/gray read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

What I asked for vs. what I got. I shouldn't have left the salon knowing how bad this was, but Michelle consoled me by saying the color would fade after a few weeks. Foolishly, I believed her, and I was too anxious to ask her to fix it after what she had already done. My haircut later had to be corrected by a different salon because the cut was so uneven. Michelle also cut it a lot shorter than I asked for, it was clear she took creative liberties without consulting me. read more

Michelle's Hair Studio - what I asked for - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Michelle has worked her magic again! I asked for a rose gold/pink root shadow (partial root highlight according to her) and couldn't be happier with the results. CONTACT: Michelle is a one-woman operation, so she is extremely busy. There are procedures that are time-sensitive and cannot be stopped half way, such as bleaching. Best way to reach her is through text: 415-566-2873.I was able to text her for an estimate and get an appointment. PROCESS: Michelle cuts hair dry, so that was a very quick, then she begin bleaching my hair. It took 5+ hours since my natural hair is dark dark brown and took a while for the bleach to work. She was extremely meticulous with the process, and went back to rebleach certain strands that were more stubborn. For the color, she mixed blonde and pink toner to help me get my desired shade. MAINTENENCE: She warned me that light pink fades very quickly, but rather than telling me to come back to tone my hair every few weeks, she recommended some color-depositing conditioners to maintain it myself to save some money. These products are not sold through her, so she doesn't get any extra money from this process, she just cares that her customers are happy with the results. COST: My hair trim, bleach, color and curl was $250 (+ tip) on virgin hair. This will differ depending on your hair length and if it is virgin hair or pre-bleached/colored hair. If you want an estimate, text her your current hair length and inspiration pictures, and she will get back to you with an estimate. Keep in mind she may voice-text you after hours since she is working non-stop during business hours. Cash only. PARKING: New location on Taravel is easier to find parking, SAFETY: Side doors open for air flow. Masks on her and all clients the entire time, wear a mask you don't mind getting color on the ear hoops. Happy hair coloring! (I'm not sure why the pictures are not attached at the bottom of my review, but I have uploaded pictures to the page). read more

Michelle was just A+++ with my tricky hair - I'm ride or die with her now! 1. Hair bleaching - Because part of my hair was dyed black prior, the dye took longer to bleach out and Michelle did a great job with this too - she used high quality toner and did a wash in layered sections to make sure there was maximum time with my dyed section. You have to bleach it enough to rid the brassy/orange stage but not too much that the hair can't absorb a darker brown toner, and she did a great job getting my hair there in the most efficient manner possible. Compared to the other high end salons I would frequent prior for coloring, Michelle is leagues ahead in terms of handling Asian hair and textures. 2. Detail oriented, personalized, and thoughtful - Ioved how thoughtful and detail oriented Michelle was throughout the entire five hours - she would meticulously paint and foil my hair by going back to and pulling unique strands to ensure the right coverage with and would paint and style with how my hair would naturally fall. Finally, I worked with her to blend my ideal color - she walked me through the different colors we could blend and how it would turn out and also wash out to look like - truly fantastic! 3. Process felt like a breeze - She was a joy to talk to and I felt comfortable talking to her about anything and voicing my wants with my hair in the process - this is the first time I absolutely loved my finished look and told her I will be back to get this done again. read more

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