I started coming here mid last year and I'm so grateful a friend introduced us. My hair has not been this fresh and happy for years and now I let my hair down with confidence Thank you!! read more

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Going from long hair to short hair is a major life decision one does not take lightly. I took the time to get mentally ready and when I finally went to see Kao, I could not wait for the makeover. I didn't go in with an agenda; only told him to do his magic and that I was ready to go very short. He was sweet and funny and yet so graceful. We had lots of fun. Et voila! I felt like a million bucks walking out of his salon. I have been blessed, and I found the one. Everyone loves my haircut too, saying the short hair suits me so well and is so "me". I'm still getting compliments daily. I've been to see him twice. See my picture for the second haircut. read more

Salon KaoVey - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kao gave me a cut, I bought a deal off of yelp and I am so happy I decided to visit his salon. Kao is nothing short of amazing. Incredibly talented, sweet and clearly a master of his craft. Can't wait to come back for another cut :) read more

Ok, I have to start by saying this is my first ever yelp review- he's that good, I decided to join and write this up! I got a coupon from buywithme.com and I went to see Kao yesterday. I wanted a new look for graduation tomorrow and he did not disappoint! I have very dark curly hair and I wanted a honey color with highlights, and straight. I LOVE my hair. He was adorable, funny, listened to all my gossip about graduating, etc. The color is wonderful and I'm already getting compliments. My mom also got the coupon and went with me. He worked on us both, back and forth. We are both so pleased. He is a genius with color! :) read more

I really don't want to write this review, because Kao Vey's schedule is already packed and it's obvious why - he is great at what he does! He is the first stylist I am returning to for a second visit in a long time. I love Groupons for this reason - it lets you try out different people. Now I will gladly pay full price to get touchups. Also, he played Gaga the entire time and we talked about dancing, music, etc... really cool and nice guy. read more

I know Kao professionally because I have been hiring him as my hair styling teacher for a few months and I owe a lot of my confidence, hard skills, and success to him. I cannot recommend him more as a hair stylist or someone to learn from. I would continue to go if he was not super booked during the times I'm available to go see him. He makes traveling to SF worth it every time!! His space is beautiful, and most importantly, easily accessible from the Montgomery BART station; you enter a clean/pristine space, but comfortable space. As a teacher, his attention to detail is remarkable - pointing out my little habits that are not conducive to productivity and speed, and showing me how to do it, as many times as I need to, until I get it completely. He is patient, and kind - he is easy to talk to, and most importantly PASSIONATE about his craft. Even though his expectations of me were very high, he never made me feel like I cannot do it. I can't believe how lucky I got to learn from him - I am so grateful he was my teacher. His attention to detail, precision, kindness and passion makes him a remarkable hair dresser. What are you waiting for?? Book an appointment with him now! read more

Long overdue review... I have been going to Kao for three years now. Let's be real, possibly the most difficult thing about moving to a new city is trusting someone new to care for your locks! Kao is brilliant. I hadn't a clue what I wanted to do with my mop and gave a very vague description of what I hoped for. It comes out fabulous every time. He's helped me out countless times when I'm running late or something comes up and I NEED something done quick. He's very genuine and easy to talk to. He gives me great tips and answers the millions of questions I have : ) read more

Sebastian, the owner of Salon KaoVey did an amazing job on my hair! I started off with black straight Asian hair and now I'm a full on champagne blondie!! Normally this would of taken several sessions, but since I insisted that I won't leave if my hair comes out brassy and copper looking so he helped me bleach and tone in 1 session, rather than have me walking around like an apricot head for a week. Love him! read more

Salon KaoVey - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had been living in SF for close to two years and had yet to find someone I loved for my hair. A facebook deal came across my email one day for Salon KaoVey and I decided to give it a shot. I love the small setting and the one on one with Kao. He was so nice and super talkative and helped me decide where I wanted to go with my color. My favorite part of the appointment was the styling! I always wore my hair straight and wanted to learn how to get a loose wavy curl. Kao took the time to teach me how to curl my own hair and now I get compliments everytime it is curly! He is the best! read more

Sebastian is great hairstylist and extremely professional. Once I walked in he knew what to do. He aloso6 provides great tips. I'm loving the style and I will come again. read more

I needed to get a wig styled for my wedding (I currently have really short hair but wanted something more feminine for my wedding day). I don't think he had ever done a wig before but he did mine perfectly! Exactly the style I wanted (sort of a soft low side ponytail). I got this done a week before and when I plopped it on my head the day off, it took just a few minutes to put the bobby pins in the right places and then I was ready to go! And he also gave me some wax to use to tame it a bit for the day of. On top of the great styling, he was also a sweetheart. read more

I went to Kao feeling not so cute about my hair (and life in general) and left his salon feeling cared for and pretty! He took my drab graying brown hair to a silky, shiny chocolate brown and even threw in a bang trim! I felt like I was working with a true professional who really listened to my description of what I wanted and checked in with me throughtout the whole process. And I had fun with him! The salon itself is very chic and sooo intimate! You really do feel like it's all about you while you're there. Or at least I felt like it was all about me while I was there! What more could you ask for? Go see Kao. You'll never want anyone else to touch your hair again. read more

Sebestian is a great stylist. Loving my haircut. He pays great attention to details and makes sure his clients are satisfied.

effortless and inspired. that's Kao's formula. never been happier with a full cut and color. mostly, he listened very well, and for me, that's usually the problem. i have ideas and communicate them but feel disrespectful of their craft if i micromanage, so i don't. with Kao i told him some ideas, we decided together, and he executed. flawlessly. loved it that i never felt hurried. i was the only one he was helping the whole time. and it showed. i came home and flipped my stunning (didn't know my hair was so full and bouncy!) new doo to my man. he said, "whatever it costs, that's where you have to go from now on." read more

Fabulous. Very talented and gentle. He gave my thick hair a great 1920's style.

I finally found a hair stylist that I love in SF! Kao is very talented, not only at cut/color, but I learned he is an excellent stylist! He is doing my hair for my wedding this fall - I am so glad I was able to connect with Kao. Wonderful stylist and person! read more

Kao was so wonderful! He took my hair from brassy to a really pretty blonde. And I love my cut. He works quickly without rushing and is very easy to talk to. Love him! read more

Kao is the best. I just moved to LA and want to cry because I have to find another stylist. He is a magician with color and with hair in general. Go see him. Seriously. read more

Oh Kao, my hair coloring genius! I am forever grateful to Yelp for helping me find such an enigmatic, talented, meticulous hair stylist. I had been to Kao twice now and is still in awe of the the amazing work he's done. Skills: Back in April, I was looking to change my color to the full 'Ombre' effect where the darker roots of my hair gradually turns into a much lighter blonde in the ends. I found great reviews along with great pictures for Salon KaoVey. I made the earliest appointment he had available which was in late June *good things comes to those who wait*. Four hours of great conversations, a whole lotta caffeine, usage of every chemical suitable for hair, and fun hip music later, I left the salon with the most gorgeous colored locks. It wasn't the ombre I had envisioned, it was much better!!. Kao was very patient with me explaining the whole color process and even gave me a little history on the much-hyped Ombre effect color. I let him do his thing and the results were stunning. I received compliments left and right and my co-worker had actually taken a picture of my hair so she could use it as a reference in the future. Fast-forward to September, I wanted to change my color again as I normally do when the seasons change. Once more, Kao worked his magic and toned it all down for me in a very rich warm brown. He even suggested that I add a few light highlights to pick the color up a bit as he had seen the style in a recent magazine on Kim Kardashian. I loved how my hair turned out!! Personality: Kao is a total sweetheart!! He totally understood what my concerns were, what kind of styles I liked, wasn't afraid to be edgy without losing sight of being cautious of the health of my hair. I adore his friendly warm smile and that fact that we can talk for hours switching from subjects to subjects and moments where we have pleasant quiet time. He genuinely loves what he does and it's pretty apparent. read more

It was my first time at Salon KaoVey, and it won't be the last. Kao has a gift for color - I wasn't sure exactly what type of highlights would look best - he suggested a certain color and technique that looks better than anything I've ever had done before. He also knows how to cut hair. All I could do was to give him some vague thoughts I had but he was able to incorporate my idea with his expertise so that I was totally pleased. Plus he's great to talk to. Go - you'll be glad you did. read more

I've been meaning to post this review for forever. I haven't been here in over a year (I moved to LA) but the two times I went were AMAZING. The first time I met Kao Vey it was because I had a Groupon for full highlights + gloss. I ended up getting a trim as well, and seriously, the results were fantastic. I went back about six months later, right before I moved, to get an all-over honey brown + trim. Both times I went home and my hair, oh my god. You know those movies where women are walking down the street with so much... sexiness? And their hair is blowing in the wind? That's how I felt! Both times. Like my hair was the center of attention. Basically, I have yet to find a stylist here in LA who does as good of a job as Kao Vey. I have considered taking a day trip up to SF... just to get my hair cut. He's THAT good. Thanks Kao Vey! read more

I had an appointment with Kao yesterday and I was super happy with the results. I've been looking for a stylist close to Alameda for years (literally!) now and finally found someone I'll go back to. I got so many compliments on my hair and felt like he really took time to find out exactly what I wanted and gave me the advice I asked for. I'm definitely planning on buying his VIP membership, which is a great deal if you go often enough, once I save up the $! :) read more

I wanted highlights but didn't know if I should do browns or reds. After thinking about it for a day, I picked browns. When I arrived at Salon Kaovey, Kao greeted me. I told him I wanted brown highlights but don't know what kind of browns. I never had browns before. I always had reds. He is a color genius!! He's funny and talkative. My hightlights came out great. I love it. My hair trim was also great. I didn't want it too short. Just a trim and he did what I wanted. I would definitely go back to him. I already booked an appt with him. Thanks Kao!!! read more

Kudos to Kao and company for a fab cut, color and style that looks great and is easy to style at home. The highlights look amazing and natural and the compliments keep coming in. See you soon!! read more

Kao is awesome. Came here for haircut and highlight from a Bloomspot deal. He first discussed with me on what I want, made some good suggestion, and he really took his time in fixing my hair. It was really a best haircut/highlight I ever have. read more

KaoVey is an amazing hair stylist. He's one of the rare stylists that actually listen to you, is patient, and makes you feel fabulous. He is passionate about hair and emerging trends. I can see why he's an award winning stylist. He's got great positive energy and I can't wait to see him in 6 weeks. read more

I went to Kao after I saw an ad on groupon. I was a little nervous to go back to a hair dresser because the last time I had my hair done it went terribly wrong and took 4-5 hours. Anyways Kao was amazing! He got an idea of what I wanted and did an incredible cut and colour! After I got my hair done I felt like a new and improved version of myself and I believe some others barely recognized me. I went to my yoga studio the next day that I go to everyday and was welcomed as a new student which was quite hilarious because they know me by name. You can definitely trust your hair with Kao! read more

My hair looks great after visiting Salon KaoVey. The color is right on and the cut is perfect. Kao is a good listener and very professional. read more

Kao is amazing! I moved to San Francisco in January and was terrified to find a new stylist. I've had many bad experiences in the past. In dire need of a haircut, I asked my boyfriend to trim my hair. Bad decision!! I finally decided it was time to find a stylist. I went on Yelp and saw all the great reviews on Kao and decided to make an appointment for highlights and cut. He did exactly what I asked and exceeded my expectations by far. I love my highlights and love the cut. I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. Thanks Kao, I'm so happy I found you! read more

Sebastian is an excellent hairstylist, even for men. I usually go for a simple mid fade, and texture on the top. The fade was excellent, and he uses a special texturing blade that none of my local barbers use to thin my hair out. The result adds lightness, but still adds sufficient volume, so my hair looks great even without hair products. He is also very attentive and takes time to make sure I'm satisfied. He is more pricey compared to my other barbers, but the difference in result shows. read more

I found Kao through an email coupon I received for half off a bridal trial. Though I never redeemed the coupon, I feel that Kao's services was worth every penny. I went in for a trial at his salon and he was very nice and listened to what I wanted. He's very easy going but very professional. It was very convenient for me to go to his salon downtown instead of another stylist who was out of San Francisco and was willing to do a trial wherever I wanted, but it was inconvenient for me to figure out where to do it. His salon was very easy to get to. On the day of the wedding, I was running late and he was already there and set to go. Though I must have been totally chaotic, he was very calming and because he was very focused in doing magic to my hair, I didn't even notice how fantastic he was doing until he was all done. He also did my mom's hair and though she can be very picky, he listened to her and she looked fabulous. With all that was going on before the ceremony and how we had to delay the start time, he was not rushing out the door and wanted to make sure that I was happy before he left. I'm very happy I found Kao because he did a great job. I'm going to go back to him for a perm and a cut in the future. read more

KaoVey is a magician with hair. I walked in with a wreck of a hairstyle from my last haircutter and he worked his scissor magic with my very thick, wavy hair and created a fab cut that is easy to wear. Additionally he covered my very grey roots and added pretty highlights expertly and processed them quickly with a hi-tech dryer. The salon is spotless and he is a lovely person who has gained a repeat client after trying him on a coupon. Additionally, the products he uses are top notch. read more

One of the best (if not the best) highlight I have ever gotten. Kao is not only a color genus, but also just a really nice guy! I'm definitely going back. read more

I went to Salon Kao Vey for the first time last week after purchasing a Bloomspot deal. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Kao was friendly, knowledgeable, and creative with the color options for my hair. Naturally, I have dark blonde hair, but I had made the switch to redhead a few months ago. I wanted to go a bit lighter (with the idea of perhaps going back to blonde this summer). Kao showed me pictures of the new "ombre" look, which goes from darker at the top to lighter highlights at the bottom. He fixed my red my base and gave me subtle blonde highlights to complete the "ombre" look in a really natural and classy way. Love this place! read more

Kao is professional, fun and the perfect stylist to trust with your color, be it bold or consistently the same.. I've been seeing him for over a year and he has won me over. Thanks Kao! read more

Exceeded expectations with beautiful haircut. On top of that he was very nice helpful with some tips.

Such a talented person! I would give him even more stars if I could. He listens to what you want, adding some details to make you look even more fabulous than you expected. Reasonably priced and exceptional in terms of customer service. What else can you anticipate from a good hairdresser?! read more

Haven't been able to find someone to tame this mane since I moved here in February. Kao colored and cut my hair into a major transformation! I was so grateful to him. He is extremely skilled and clearly is an expert in his field. I trust him to do anything to my hair after just one visit. Kao has a very relaxed, zen-like style and energy. I had a wonderful first-time experience with him and am looking forward to a long-term relationship. read more

Made a last minute appointment for an updo for military ball. He was amazing! My hair has never looked so grande. He took two ideas, combined them beautifully, and added his own special style. He is a true artist! Thanks again for helping to make my day special. read more

I really like this salon. I am new to San Francisco and really needed to find a new stylist. When I saw a deal on via an online deal site (forget which one now) for two shampoo and blowdry's I decided to try it out. I was pleased with the results. First of all, being new to town and not knowing where I was going, I ended up being late for my appointment. Kao was so understanding and kind to me after I arrived. He took the time to get a feel for how I liked to wear my hair and then did an amazing job. He was so friendly. Also, I did not have my coupon printed, but he still accommodated me. I was not prepared at all and he still made me feel so welcome and made sure I loved my hair- which was not hard to do since he is so amazing. I loved that he seemed to smile for the whole appointment. Such a good vibe. On top of that, an amazing stylist. Lastly, I really liked his location too. read more