Lindsey Olson, my stylist for the past 15 years, is an exceptional professional who specializes in various hair treatments, including cuts, color, extensions, and Keratin blowouts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She genuinely listens to her clients' needs and hair challenges, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lindsey has always been able to accommodate my schedule without feeling rushed, making her a reliable choice for anyone seeking a dependable stylist with both expertise and compassion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

At the beginning of the summer I returned to milvali salon in Union street for Riley to cut my hair. She did a nice job the last time I was there and suggested I get some highlights. I thought that would be great and I needed a new place for color on my naturally dark blond hair. I scheduled an appointment for highlights. When I went in for the appointment we discussed the highlights and she went to mix the color. I thought that was what was going to happen. Instead of highlights, Riley painted on full red color on my hair. I asked her about the highlights and she said it was and if I didn't like it I could make a follow up appt. I hated it. It was Ronald McDonald clown red and I had an event to go to the next night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She walked me to the counter as if it wasn't a big deal and assured me she could add highlights at another appointment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Long story shorter the salon manager returned my call the next day and had a plan for me to return to see Lindsay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lindsay gets five stars for professionalism. She is sweet and talented and attempted to fix my hair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Disappointed I had such poor communication because three people there all also believed I was there for highlights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

See all

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fiona has been my hair savior for years and of course I followed her to Milvali.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have very thick curly hair and she transforms it to silk shiny magic every time. This salon is super cute too, and seeing Fiona is always a treat - I leave confident every time with the most amazing hairstyles that last me through my DJ sets and all the elements for at least a week! She is a hair expert with years of experience, an artists eye, and deep level of care. My hair is hard for most to style but I am so lucky to have found her. read more

See all

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Deb is the QUEEN OF EXTENSIONS! I'm saying this as someone who is probably the pickiest person ever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm an aesthetic injector and can really appreciate when someone is as detail oriented and picky as me. If you are lucky enough to get in with her, you will look more beautiful than you could have ever imagined. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She's that picky with all the staff she selects as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You are in the best hands- 10/10 can't recommend enough![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fiona is amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always come out looking like a rockstar after her cuts. She is top notch.

I can confidently say this is the best place for extensions. The way they install and maintain them has truly kept the integrity of my natural hair intact for the past two years. My hair has never looked healthier, fuller, or more beautiful. If you're looking for extensions done right -- this is the place to go read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Deb is a mastermind with extensions. She is the best[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I had a a very complicated request; curly extensions with beachy highlights. As well as comb-in or v- light at around the crown. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deb listened to all my requests, asked me relevant questions and fit me into her schedule at the last minute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I spent the day getting new color , extensions , etc. I now have beautiful mermaid hair. So very happy and it looks natural. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A friend even asked how did your hair grow that fast?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thanks Deb , you rock![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!! Also Fidel does beautiful color and brows. read more

Not a review writer but I am so impressed with Milvali for extensions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I saw Emi and I hope I can continue to see her every time I go in because she is so meticulous and cares so much about how her clients feel about their end results.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fidel also helped blend and is clearly an expert at his craft. I cannot recommend these two more (trust in the process). read more

My review is for Mercy: My niece's hair was incredibly matted. I tried to detangle it myself but after 2 attempts and a total of 4 hours, I knew it was beyond what I could do for her. I reached out to Mercy to schedule an appointment (which would be my niece's first hair appt), I explained how bad the matting was and felt embarrassed by the situation. Not only did she not judge me or my niece for the situation, she talked me thru what she would do. On the day of my nieces appointment, I was concerned that this was too big of a job and we were going to have to shave her hair off. Mercy worked her magic and saved her hair! I can't explain the appreciation I feel! My niece was like a brand new girl when we left the salon a couple hours later and still talks about how much she liked Mercy and the service she provided her, so much so, she's saving up for a blowout! I can't lie, I can't wait to schedule another appointment, just for myself! read more

See all

Update needed since I last posted: I planned on not commenting further but new information has emerged...Milvali Salon's damage to my hair was even worse than I even knew at first glance. I found out that Dani @ Milvali Salon put PERMANENT hair color in my hair. It's going to take my new stylist 3 visits to fix it, which is costly. Mivali salon ruined my hair, took $350 from me, plus the costs of fixing it via my new stylist (which will amount to over $1k after multiple visits) . This has brought me to tears of how traumatic this experience has been. This is an unethical business owner and I had to share the aftermath, as a warning to other women (as I truly don't want this to happen to others). read more

Milvali SF - What I asked for - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Mercy is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was spending the day with an old friend rather than just getting my hair done. Her vibrant personality creates such a fun environment that it's impossible not to enjoy every moment in her chair. I can't praise her skills enough; she nailed both the color and the extensions exactly how I envisioned them. If you're after exceptional results paired with a fantastic experience, Mercy is your go-to hairstylist. I'll definitely be returning for all my future hair transformations! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Deb is the absolute best with extensions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super fast too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the staff and technicians are amazing too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend highly. Best place for itips bar none!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Have been getting my hair done at milvali for about 3 years now and have been getting my hair done with mercy and she is absolutely amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She is a perfectionist and goes above and beyond to give you the exact color you want (which being a blonde I really appreciate) [[HIGHLIGHT]]she is so sweet and kind and makes you feel super comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also Fidel and Deb are great at making you feel super welcome when you come in![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend the salon for color and extensions read more

I'm sad to be writing this review as I really wanted to like this salon. However, my latest experience was so damaging that it feels necessary to share in hopes of saving a future client from having a similar experience. I booked with Jeanette on Saturday at 12pm. I requested a few highlights and toner to remove the brassy/warm blonde and make it cool blonde, plus a hair cut. I'm already a dirty blonde and she has worked with my hair before so this seemed very straightforward. I even showed her an inspo pic and she confidently agreed and got to work. I'm not sure what happened, but she over processed my hair to the point that it was orange. She essentially bleached by whole head and removed any depth (not what I asked for). She attempted to find a quick fix and applied more product (not sure what it was) but it was so harsh that it burned my scalp. By this point it was 6:30pm (6+ hours in a salon was a first for me!) and we hadn't even gotten to the blow dry or cut. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was so mentally and physically uncomfortable that I just chose to walk out with wet hair (no cut) to avoid being there any longer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cherry on top was that she attempted to charge me for an unfinished and unacceptable service. Luckily, the owner was right there and agreed that I would not have to pay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ended up missing a very important event that night due to the ridiculous amount of time she kept me in salon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, I wouldn't have even been able to attend my event with the state that my hair was left in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner called me on Sunday morning (next day) and apologized for the experience. She agreed that it was horrendous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I expressed that I was not comfortable seeing Jeanette again, but unfortunately she was the only stylist available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner informed the other two stylists that were in the salon about what had happened and asked if they could oversee Jeanette in between their clients. I gave a very firm 2 hour window to Jeanette and the receptionists so that we were all on the same page in order to avoid a repeat of Saturday (6.5 hours). To get to the point, I ended up in the salon for another 5 hours and my hair was not fixed!! Laurie, another stylist, had to step in for Jeanette on multiple occasions. I felt so bad that she was being taken away from her clients, but at this point she was the only one that was capable of trying to salvage my hair. At the very end, Jeanette threw in the towel (literally) and left Laurie to finish the job for her. Again, due to the time, I did not receive a hair cut and still left with wet hair and messed up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The entire experience and atmosphere was extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I followed up with the owner after Sunday and she was speechless. She offered to get me in with a new stylist, but I was not comfortable going back (especially for a third time in one week).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you have made it this far, my intention is not to bad mouth anybody and I understand that mistakes happen. However, this was just straight up unacceptable. If you are a stylist and you do not feel comfortable or confident meeting a clients request - TRANSPARENCY IS THE BEST POLICY! If you are a salon owner - please ensure that your team of stylists are capable of performing the services that they advertise! Fortunately, I found a new salon that has been exceptional! The owner and stylists are highly trained and they communicated every step of the process to me. The atmosphere felt very professional and fun! Unfortunately, I needed a full color correction due to Milvali and I had a good amount of chemical breakage from being over processed. Not to mention, the back of my hair had tiger stripes - the dye job was that bad! The amount of time and now money that this whole experience has costed me is so disappointing, but I hope that Deb (the owner) has provided her stylists with more training in hair and customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I urge any new, or even returning clients, to tread with caution here and just do your research.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Getting your hair done should make you feel confident and happy and nothing like what I experienced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I literally can not put into words how much I would recommend Milvali for hair extensions!!! I have super fine, light colored hair. I have had frustrating experiences with extensions in the past (no texture, color, or bead match). Mercy 100% made my hair dreams come true today. Perfect color match and bead/hair placement. I am beyond thrilled and thankful. Worth every penny!!!! read more

Absolutely blown away by the quality and services from Mercy! Not only was my hair on point- but Mercy was the kindest, most genuine hair stylist I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She was honest, patient, and incredibly accommodating. I absolutely recommend! read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Thank you so much to the team at Milvali for helping me reach my hair goals! Deb and Lindsay did an incredible job, and were also really kind too! I'm grateful to have found this salon! read more

I cannot recommend Mercy enough. She is sweet, attentive, and fully dedicated to making your hair look amazing. She gave me the best haircut I've ever received, at a price that's super reasonable for SF. I'll definitely be going to Mercy from now on! read more

My first time to MilVali Salon and I couldn't be more pleased. Sarah gave me the best shampo and head massage I've ever had. She also listened to me when I explained how I'd like my hair and did a great job doing what I asked. I also saw Hillary for an eyelash tint and not only was she extremely pleasant but she did a great job. The whole experience was delightful. read more

This review is for Elle Hoppenstedt, a.k.a the best hair dresser and stylist out there.  I have been going to Elle exclusively to do my hair since May 2008. When I found out she was moving to the Bay Area, I was heartbroken, but excited for her to share her amazing talents with new clientele.   I trust Elle's creativity and vision so much, that when I sit in her chair, I give her the reins to run free with what she thinks will look best for me.  I have spoken to Elle about everything in my life, and she always gives me amazing color and cuts to match my lifestyle.  From basic maintenance cuts to extensive makeovers for men & women, Elle is a master of all, you will not be disappointed. read more

See all

I just wanted to say how amazing Mercy is Im so inlove with my hair. She works magic So happy to have found her. BOOK MERCY read more

See all

There's only one gal I trust with my hair needs and that is the gorgeous Mercy. She listens to what your wants and needs are and always has me leaving the salon feeling like a new woman. Its always a great time with Mercy. This last time around, she saw my 9 year old niece with severe matting. She was able to tackle the task, boosted her self esteem, and told her the importance of brushing her hair. She added little pink extensions. So cute! I couldn't believe how happy my niece was when she got home and how well she has been maintaining her hair. I couldn't have done what Mercy did for our little one and I'm beyond grateful for her! read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would give no stars if I could, I have no words. I've gotten extensions done with them twice before and came in to get my highlights done a few days ago. They didn't tell me the price of the extensions so please always ask beforehand because it's overpriced. I paid it and came back because I was paying for excellence. 1500 for hair and installation is expensive. I paid $355 to get my hair absolutely ruined by Honey. I even asked her how much it would be and she didn't answer me. She's a lovely person but I'm astounded by how terrible it looks and their lack of willingness to fix an issue that they created. They're saying because I went several years ago, they are not responsible. I spent atleast a year and a half repairing my hair from the prior damage before even thinking of lightening and wanted minimal lightness. There was no need to go so high or so blonde, no evenness and I'm embarrassed of my hair. I'll upload what I asked for vs what I got. I'll be reporting this to the board because I'm in tears. My hair looks absolutely terrible and not worth $355. It took 5 hours and they couldn't even finish the highlights. It will take $250 to fix and they refuse to refund me anything more than the haircut that they could not fit in on 5 hours. They chemically burned my hair off and I have a chunk missing. They also made me sign a "contract" stating they would not be responsible for any damages after treatment. That should have been my first sign to go elsewhere. The contract isn't valid because they are the "experts" and should not have treated my hair to begin with. Please go somewhere else with some transparency and integrity. When I called to get the business license information from the front desk, they would not give it to me. I had to look it up myself. Luckily, I've already been in touch with state board and filed a complaint. Updated with response: That's insane because she follows me on Instagram and we talked about all of my hair colors and getting a perm. I've only been coming here since 2019 which is when my hair was this color. Which honey said she saw on my ig because we have already followed each other as I've been coming here for a while. Would it not be on file as a service I had here anyway. Regardless it was discussed in front of everyone in the salon at that time. The price was not, even when I asked. Nor did I know or was ever mentioned the price for anything. I will be updating with the waiver which should have been the first red flag. Why would a salon need a waiver because they don't want to be held accountable for a terrible color. Anytime I've asked anyone about pricing they've always had to check, and honey didn't get back to me when I asked. I was always told the price and surprised when I paid. Also even if she cut it, the highlighting itself looks nothing like I had asked and it looks terrible anyway. Damage aside my hair color itself looks despicable and nothing like I said I wanted. How can you ethically be proud of a color like this. Uneven, it goes way too high, different shades of blonde/brown. I can't even wear my hair down because I'm too embarrassed and everyone at my job is also embarrassed for me because it looks absolutely terrible. I was told I would get a "partial" refund of $75 of the haircut I never got. I spent $350 and they won't even refund me for the worst coloring I've got in my life, damage aside. I'm thankful another shop is trying to fix this for $250 so I can put my hair down. read more

See all

I went today to have my hair highlighted by Mercy! When I tell you this gal is a true artist and truly made my hair into a masterpiece I mean it! Aside from being The GOAT for hair styling and dying she is the kindest and sweetest! It was so easy to have a conversation with her and she truly is so sweet. She made the entire process quick, efficient and paid so close to detail. She also really knew how to take care of my hair and how to color it so well. I will definitely be coming back to Mercy for my future hair appointments! read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my first experience with Milvali. My friend was getting her hair done and I came to hang out -- ended up leaving with new hair ‍ Mandy was my stylist. A little hair history. I had gone bright blonde and was having to touch up with toner every few weeks. We decided going semi perminant would be a good idea. I told her Kardashian Jet Black and she got it. Below are photos of my before and after! Notice how the lighting def changes the tone of the color. Mandy did an amazing job with my blow out. I felt a million bucks leaving the salon thank you so much! Side note they also have the cutest aesthetic inside. I love the plants, crystals, and overall boho theme! read more

See all

I've been going to Milvali for the past couple years and Deb, Anna and the rest of the team always do an amazing job on my extensions and highlights! They are professional, friendly and accommodating to my busy schedule. I'm so glad that I found this salon after moving to SF. read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

I'm a natural strawberry blonde, but have always wanted to join the dark side... when I came in with a terrible partly-grown out pixie cut, I decided it was time to try something totally different. I got 30pc's of dark brown/natural black tape-in's done by Lauren to add length, and Ben color matched them p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-y! I've never gotten so many compliments- people think I'm actually a brunette who's been dying my hair blonde all this time. It's great. I just went back in a few days ago for a touch up, and the color looks even better than it did the first time. Ben really takes his time to do an awesome job and he and Lauren are just the definition of good people- they're a blast to hang out with in the salon. If I knew the color/length would have come out so good, I would have come in ages ago! So thanks, guys!! See you in a few weeks :) read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

Deb, the owner, and the entire crew at MilVali SF are FANTASTIC! I have been seeing Deb for years and she has transformed my hair into gorgeous locks over and over again. My kids have seen various stylists and are continually happy with their hair cuts/highlights (and teenagers are tough critics!). Over the pandemic, I have always felt super safe due to their rigorous cleaning and safety protocols at the salon. Deb, I appreciate you and your team!!! xo read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

My review goes to Mandy she is great at doing hair extensions I've been one of her clients since she was in Castro valley. Milvali salon is very cute and professional. The hair bundles are good quality and I never have any issues with them I recommend for anyone to come here:) read more

Milvali SF - Before and after 1 year of extensions my natural hair has grown so much - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

After doing my fair share of research I found Lauren at Milvali and could not be more grateful! I used clip in extensions for awhile and then decided to take the plunge and commit to micro links- best decision EVER! Thanks to Lauren, I was able to avoid the awkward stage between a bouncy, fun lob and sleek long hair. Tonight, I had an appointment to get my extensions re-adjusted for the first time since she put them in. She was SO patient and worked through a crazy knot that regretfully had developed this past week that I just could not manage to get out on my own. A few hours later (she even was willing to stay late because the knot in my hair took so long to get out) and my hair looks as good as ever. When they say micro link extensions don't damage your hair, it seriously is the absolute truth! I would recommend Milvali Salon+Lauren to anyone who is interested in getting extensions. Milvali's method is flawless and Lauren is an example of their exemplary customer service. I am so so so thankful for a reasonably priced salon in the city, that is committed to quality work and making sure their clients feel beautiful when they walk out the door read more

Milvali SF - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lindsey is a perfect angel, my hair hasn't looked this good in YEARS. She took her time, listened to me really carefully and gave me exactly what I wanted. 10/5 read more

Bad bad place. Would Not Ever Recommend Or Go Back! They did an uneven, ugly job on my hair- see pics. Had to get it recolored. So so ugly. read more

Milvali SF - Getting hair fixed after Millvali f*cked it up badly. - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got micro-link (Itip) extensions at Milvali Salon. I can not even begin to explain how amazing these look and how impressed I am! This is my first time getting extensions and during my consultation, all my questions were answered and the process explained. I am so relieved that I decided to use this method provided by Milvali versus some others I was looking into. These look perfectly natural, feel quite comfortable, and add gorgeous volume and length. Also, the maintenance required isn't too much for my lifestyle. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the best my hair has ever looked in my life! Just take a look at the before and after photos I included. Deb applied the extensions and she is absolutely wonderful. I wish I remembered the names of the other people I met there because they were also so friendly and fantastic. Side note.. in my opinion, the prices were extremely reasonable as well. I was expecting this to be more expensive. Especially with the quality of hair that is used, 100% Remy Human Hair. Thanks so much to the staff at Milvali! Epic. I highly recommend. read more

See all

Jamila is amazing! I finally pulled the trigger on getting the micro link extensions (which I've wanted forever) and I'm so glad she installed them. They look so natural and match my hair color perfectly. No one even knew I got them they looked so natural. She's so talented and also gives amazing blowouts! Can't recommend her enough! read more

I have been getting extensions for a long time. Up until 3 months ago I had always done sew ins or tape ins or clip ins. I have always hated all of them, but didn't want to fork over the big bucks for microlinks or fusions.... well I finally gave in and I am so happy! I was referred to Lauren at Milvali by a friend of mine and got my microlinks and color done for the first time 3 months ago. I just had them removed and replaced and still love them. Here's the breakdown.... yes micro links are expensive, but you should already know that if you are doing your research. Milvali is pretty competitively priced considering and their customer service is great. I went in for my consultation on a Wednesday afternoon and they were able to tone my hair on the spot no appointment necessary and did a great job. FYI you need your hair colored to the color it's going to be before they order your extensions so they are guaranteed to match. They then matched my color and rush ordered the hair so that I could have them put in at 7am the following Saturday morning in time to be at a wedding rehearsal in San Ramon at 11am. Like seriously!?!?! And on top of it, it was like no big deal for Lauren to come in early on a Saturday to make sure I was happy. I did have some issues with some of my links falling out, but it doesn't surprise me based on my experiences with other types of extensions and my hair texture. I blame my hair not the extensions. Nevertheless I headed back in about half way through my 12 weeks and they were happy to put them back in my head. Bottom line everyone that I have worked with at Milvali has been great. Especially Lauren! She's the best! I highly recommend Milvali if you are considering microlinks. read more

Milvali SF - Before and after my Milvali brand extensions by Lauren. - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried so many extension salons and was ready to give up when I came to milvali for an emergency removal. Instead we figured out a way to fix them! That was three years ago and I have been seeing Lauren ever since. Whenever a friend wants to try extensions I insist they come to Lauren and they always end up being repeat clients. She is so patient and flexible with her time and super easy to talk to. I'll be coming back for a very long time! I'm addicted to the volume now read more

Milvali SF - Fresh Hair - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great salon and all the staff here are super helpful. Accommodating to my schedule and always friendly and caring. I have been going here for micro link extensions for over a year and color/highlight and have always been happy. Deb, Natalya, Ana , Victoria did amazing job with my hair every time. read more

I'm SO happy once again with my fabulous stylist Deb and her incredibly professional team, taking care of me and my extensions !! My hair looks amazing, the color match is perfect and super easy to take care of! I look forward to seeing you guys again ! Thank you, thank you, I love my extensions and you all !! read more

Milvali SF - Happy hair! Thank you Deb!! - Hair Extensions Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just got the best haircut from mercy here!!! I gave her some inspo pics but gave her freedom and she gave me something better than I could even imagine!! She was also so fun to talk to you won't want to leave!!! I've never been happier with a haircut and love that she would explain every step of the process too. Look no further than mercy at milvali for all your hair needs! read more

I haven't had a hair cut since March before quarantine happened. So I was excited to finally go back the salon! I called in to see if I could make an appt. in the next few days and fortunately they gave me the next day appointment. I was booked with a sweet lady named Ana. She was very welcoming when I arrived. I showed her a photo of what I needed and barely had to direct her with how I wanted my haircut. Through out the process she was very friendly and it was sweet chit chatting with her! I found out that she did hair extensions and she was very informative about it but didn't pressure me into unlike other stylists I know who are always trying to add on to the original requested services. Overall my experience went well and I would definitely recommend my friends and family to her! read more