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    Serene Salon

    5.0 (17 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Serene Salon - i asked for subtle highlights for a small change and she did just that for me. i loveeddd how my hair turned out for my first time - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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    Kayla T.

    Sidney always takes the time to listen to what I want and provide expert advice on what would look best for my hair and face. The level of attention and care is outstanding and I receive so many compliments when I get my hair done by Sidney. Today I needed highlights and a haircut and the end result was beyond my expectations! I highly recommend Sidney if you are looking for a hair stylist that goes above and beyond and makes your hair look vibrant and healthy!

    Haircut with long layers & face framing

    I had such a great experience here! Sidney gave me a long layered haircut with face framing layers and styled it with a curl blowout. I love the result! My hair feels so much lighter, healthier, and bouncy. On top of being super talented, Sidney was so funny, sweet, and friendly the whole time--she made the appointment fly by. The salon is very clean and tidy, with a fun vibe. I left feeling super refreshed. Definitely recommending Sidney to anyone looking for a stylist who's amazing at what they do!

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    Kial T.

    Came in today to get my hair toned by Sidney. I've been going to her for over a year now but this was my first time in the new suite! First off; Sidney's work is amazing. Each and every time I go to her, she exceeds my expectations and leaves me feeling like a new refreshed person. She's very accommodating and communicative on what we're able to achieve or reach with my hair goals. I've gotten baby-lights done a few times now, but have very minimal damage or breakage. Next the space; I love the new space. It's intimate yet spacious with two large mirrors. The hair washing station is comfortable. The area itself is very clean and minimal. Sidney also made the directions to get to the suite very clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend going to Sidney for your hair needs and goals.

    Britney T.

    Been going to Sidney for years and will follow her to any location she goes to!! Super friendly, clean, and very chill! She cut my hair exactly how i wanted and i'm so happy with the results! Def recommend to anyone looking for a new stylist!

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    Gannon G.

    She's AMAZING!!! I mean you can tell from the photos how much she transformed me. She was so kind, offered free snacks, and had great consulting advice about what I wanted. The salon was so cute and clean, the vibes were IMMACULATE! My sister referred me, and I referred my best friend right after the appt. I'm very choosy with who touches my hair and she treated it with nothing but respect. Ugh can't get over how great my experience was. 10/10!!!

    First session dimensional highlights

    Omg where do I even begin with this review.. Sidney is literally the best hair stylist ever. My coworker recommended her and I am soooo glad I listened to her. Getting your hair done by Sidney is an EXPERIENCE! My first time going to her, we were laughing and talking like we knew each other for years. She's so personable and friendly, it's like I've known her my whole life! She's so funny and sweet as well. I told her about my previous experiences with another hair stylist who basically damaged my hair and it took me 4 years to convince myself to get my hair colored again. I told Sidney how this hair stylist complained about my hair - how it's so difficult to work with, complained about combing my hair because it got so tangled after bleach/toner, etc. This other stylist also commented on my personal health and said some really nasty things about me and I never felt comfortable getting my hair done after that.... Until I met Sidney!!! She took care of me and also kept the integrity of my hair. Always asking if I'm comfortable or to let her know if she's hurting me when she combs my hair, if the temp of the hair dryer is too hot, etc. You can tell she LOVES what she does and that she loves her clients as well. The proof is in her artwork! My first session we did dimensional highlights which didn't take long at all. In total the whole process took about 3-4 hrs! I loved it because my hair looked very sunkissed and was easy to upkeep. However, I wanted to go lighter and I booked a full highlight service with Sidney this time around. She did warn me that the appointment would be a LONG one. I'm glad she starts her appts super early because it still gives me enough time to run errands since there's so much time left in the day. I showed Sidney a few inspo pics and omg. The results literally blew me away. I never thought in a million years that my hair could ever turn out how it did. I've been feeling super sad about my appearance for the past few years (thanks COVID pandemic lol). So I never treated myself because I thought I didn't deserve it however 2024 is the year that I started to pick myself back up and get my health back together and work on my appearance... Sidney made me feel so beautiful after I got my hair done. I already received so many compliments and I'm just so happy to have Sidney as a hair stylist! Also, her salon is so cute. So clean and chic! Literally SPOTLESS. I love how her salon is bigger than the usual studio suites so it does not feel cramped at all. There's a ton of space and I told her I love how it sets the vibe for a "calming/relaxing" experience! If you're looking for a sign to book with Sidney - just do it. You WON'T regret it!

    i've been getting my hair done with sidney since september and i love her so much!!! the times i've got my hair done with her, i've left more happy than i could have ever imagined with my hair. shes such a sweetheart, and always makes me feel comfortable in the chair. after coming to sidney ill never go anywhere else, she never disappoints!!! book with her!! she's absolutely amazing at what she does!!

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    Eats With Tiffy L.

    I love Serene Salon! Sidney does an amazing job on my hair. She always understands and asks me what I want for my hair achievement! She is so talented, very neat, organized and sweet. I got my hair done today in the color | Ash Blonde with bold money pieces |. The colors pop so well and she makes sure my hair stays healthy. Sessions are always so fun with her, very outgoing! I recommend coming to her because she does amazing babylights!!

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    As a returning client, I have to say I am so lucky to have found Sidney to style my hair. Her new salon is so clean and refreshing and the whole vibe was comfy! She is one of the sweetest stylist I've known, and one thing that I like about the whole experience is that she really care about your hair and she would educate you on the aftercare routine. All of the hair products she recommended are great products and they actually make a huge contribution to your hair. Thank you, Sidney!!!

    this is my current hair and i love it so much. i sent her a few inspo photos and it literally looks exactly like the inspo photos
    Christine Lou J.

    sidney is such an amazing hairstylist and she hands down has the best personality ever! i've gone to her a few times now to get my hair colored and every time i had the best experience. my first time coming to her i was very nervous because i've never had my hair bleached, but she was so nice and talked me through all the steps, so i understood what was happening. she did the same talking through the steps the next time i went to color my hair as well, so i felt very comfortable throughout the appointment. she communicates well through the phone, is very easy to talk to, very precise with her work, and she uses amazing products. her salon has a nice ambiance, is well cleaned, smells super good, and she even stocks drinks and snacks, which is just going above and beyond for her clients. i 1000% would recommend her to anyone wanting to get their hair done, whether it be a coloring, bleaching, or haircuts, she can do all amazingly!

    I love Serene Salon!! I've been going to Sidney for quite a while and she never fails to make me look my absolute best. She always makes sure that I achieve the hair I want, whether that be more highlights, a tone, and even just a haircut. Her new place is absolutely amazing too! It's so clean and put together. Very welcoming atmosphere! Not only does she care about doing hair, she makes sure I am taken cared for! She has snacks, place to do work, and even just there to chat too. Sidney is just the best!

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    4.8(346 reviews)
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    Finally got to get a curly cut from the amazing Gissell and let me tell you she did not disappoint…read more The salon itself is super cutesy, the front staff was lovely she offered me a beverage and checked me in super quickly. There's so much to look at from the wall of products to the screen on the side playing super helpful tips and product recommendations. Gissell is not only incredibly talented in the craft of curly cuts but she is such a sweet person in general. I felt comfortable sharing past experiences as well as what I wanted this time. She listened to each and every concern I had and every step of the way made sure I was happy with the outcome. The curly cut I chose had wash and style in it and wow that conditioner massage was too good! She let me know all the products she was using on my hair as well as giving me tips on how to style my hair and what products to use at home!! Which I so appreciated because taking care of curly hair is hard! I've gotten a curly cut before and it was nowhere near this good. I will certainly be back and I can't wait to hang out with Gissell again in a couple months!

    I recently visited Fox & Rose Salon for a color service with Rachael. I had a consultation…read morebeforehand where we discussed my hair history and the look I wanted. The salon's website encouraged clients to share their full hair history, and I did that because I know color can be difficult to get right. Based on our conversation, I left with the understanding that achieving my desired result would not be an issue. I want to say that I really like the salon itself. The space is lovely, the atmosphere is positive, the staff are welcoming, and the client experience feels thoughtful. Unfortunately, the color service was very disappointing. I came in with grown-out, uneven color and asked for an overall lighter golden brown with a dimensional dusty rose balayage. I also brought reference photos to the appointment. The final result was not close to what we discussed. Instead of a soft, blended look, my hair had stripe-like sections, and the rose tone faded almost immediately. Five days later, after only one wash, all of the pink is gone, and the color still looks uneven and brassy in places. What was most frustrating was the lack of discussion at the end of the appointment. It seemed clear that the result was not what I had asked for, but I was not shown the back of my hair, and there was no real conversation about the outcome or possible next steps. I did not raise it in the moment because I had already been there for several hours and wanted time to look at it fully before judging the final result. For a service that cost over $700, I expected something more polished and aligned with the consultation. I understand that hair coloring is not an exact science, but I do think it is important to be realistic about what can be achieved and to address it openly when the outcome does not match the client's expectations. I may still return to Fox & Rose for a haircut because I genuinely liked the salon environment! For color services, though, I would just caution clients to be very clear about expectations, share their full hair history, and be prepared that the result may not match what was discussed.

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    4.7(115 reviews)
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    Women-owned & operated

    Please save your hard earned money. Deborah thinks more highly of herself than anyone else. I went…read moreto her thinking I was going to the best. Showed her what I wanted...dark roots and balayage. After advising if what she could do (with a whole bunch of animated behavior bragging about her abilities), I walked out after 10hrs (!!) with half done hair. Just bleached, no color/toner. Meanwhile, I had a super important meeting 3 days later that I had to be ready to present at. I looked like a frizzled mess!!! She burnt my hair to a crisp. I begged her for an appt before my meeting, even though she was supposed to finished everything day 1, and she kept me for an additional 7 hours. When I say my hair was burnt, I'm not exaggerating. It's taken over a year to grow my hair out. I never even got what I wanted. She gave my uneven blonde highlights...not the dark roots and balayage that I'd requested. And yes, I took a whole bunch of pictures in. All in, I paid $2K CASH...bc she refuses to take anything else so I assume she doesn't pay taxes. Plus I paid over $500 in treatment products to help heal my hair since. I was embarrassed to leave the house. All I heard from her own mouth was how great she was. I think she's great at extensions but definitely not bleaching dark hair. I had healthy hair going in, she has messed it up so much that my hair is STILL breaking and it's been over a year. Please avoid at all costs. Go to a proper studio. Funny thing is not only does she only take cash, but she INCLUDES her own MANDATORY 20% tip...isn't a tip based on services rendered?? You've been warned.

    Deborah did an amazing job getting the brassiness out of my hair and got it blonder than anyone has…read moreever been able to! I had about 5 appointments with a high end colorist in SF that never got it anywhere close to what I wanted! Everyone told me it wasn't possible but Deborah did it on the first appointment. I've been growing out my natural gray but I still have a lot of brown so I'm mostly trying to go for a cool toned bright blonde/white so it blends more with my roots as they grow out so I can go longer between appointments. I don't want my hair to look like a natural gray, I still want it to have a pop and feel current. Deborah was honest about what would work in our video consultation, as well as with pricing upfront. She also told me how to take care of it moving forward and what is need to do at home to maintain the cool tone. It look a long time (about 7-8 hours) but she is extremely precise and detailed at her work and it clearly shows. Thank you, Deborah!

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    Dollhouse Salon - Partial highlights by Sahel. Instagram @hairbysaahel Text to book: 408-348-6341

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    Last minute appt, last customer of the day, first time here…read more I was blown away by Jr Stylist, Yesenia, for her skills. She's got sass with skills to back it up. Such a doll. Love my cut! Book her!

    I had the worst experience working with a Jr. hair specialist that probably joined the salon few…read moremonths ago and she came from Ukraine . She didn't do the job correctly in the first attempt so I asked for an another appointment. I was very clear that I only color the part which shows gray hair but in the second appointment, instead of fixing the old problem , she thought it's easier to apply the color on the whole scalp. I kept telling her not to touch roots but she had her own explanations and continued to do what seemed correct to her. Now the results are : I have itchy scalp with lots of dandruff and roughness , specially the bottom part of my hair is badly damaged. Tremendous amount of hair fall which I never had in my life (clearly the color she applied had something in it ). Even though she said it's ammonia free, but while she was applying this color, I told her this is the first time I am feeling the itchiness and headache but her answer was , "oh I don't know why you feeling this way, it's probably your skin". She couldn't even get rid of black spots from my forehead after the wash. Although it wasn't the first time that I requested ammonia free hair color from this salon but it would definitely make me never going back there .

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    I've been with Thy for over a decade. She's been there for me through multiple life events and…read morecountless hair transformations. I still remember what first drew me in - and what probably drew you in to read this review: endless photos of gorgeous, luscious, silky, perfectly dimensional colored hair that looked like it was done by a celebrity stylist. She's only gotten more skilled over the years, and her clientele more loyal. Thy's work always feels classy, polished, and effortlessly luxurious -- never overdone, never trendy in a way that feels temporary. There's an elegance in how she colors hair and styling that makes the final result look timeless. Not only is she an artist, but she listens carefully, takes everything you say into consideration, and also gives honest, expert advice -- including when the answer is, "No, I'm not going to bleach your whole head of hair." You can immediately tell she has a quiet, resolute dedication to delivering her best every single time, no matter how many times you've been in her chair. Thy is exceptional, and if you're lucky enough to book her, I promise you'll walk out of the salon smiling and taking a million selfies.

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    I'm so happy I found Nancy on Yelp! For the past few years I've been going around to different…read morestylists and haven't found one that I love. Everytime I go to different salons from looking at pictures online, they have their assistants do most of the work while they oversee the assistants. I think this sucks because i'm paying for service from the professional and not their assistants! I messaged Nancy on instagram and she was very prompt with her response and helped fix and achieve the hair color that I wanted. Nancy is really welcoming and super nice. She does everything by herself so you don't have to worry about an assistant doing the entire process. Highly Recommend if you're looking for a good hair stylist!

    Nancy is the best! Been going to her for sometime since my friends have recommended her. She always…read moregets the job done! So sweet and always makes sure you're comfortable. Always puts on the best movies while you wait. The experience is definitely more one on one. I asked for a tone and a hair cut. Got me some new curtain bangs and I just let her do her thing and told her to "surprise me" Well... I'm surprised and extremely happy with the results. I came in there with low confidence and came out with a huge amount of self esteem. Let's just say, she made me feel new again and definitely has restored my confidence. I love it!!!

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