best place in bay area for affordable hush cut! i'm very…read moreworried letting people cut my bangs and hime bangs, as people usually mess it up, but Kevin did a great job giving the exact haircut i wanted. though he could not speak English, one of the workers helped translate to him what i wanted and he executed it so much better than i anticipated. 10/10 haircut!

I requested Wilson as my stylist for a digital perm, and I am beyond impressed with the results! He…read morehad another stylist assisting him, and both of them were incredibly informative and helpful throughout the entire process, especially when deciding what would work best for my hair. The appointment took about 5 hours, but it was absolutely worth it. Wilson took his time and was very meticulous with every step. He consistently checked in to make sure I was comfortable and happy with how everything was going, which I really appreciated. I never felt rushed, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about achieving the best result possible. I love how my hair turned out and will definitely be coming back. :) Thank you, Wilson and team!

Just got my wolfcut done today by Vivian and it was AMAZING. My hair feels so light and in shape,…read moreand Vivian was so lovely and friendly to me. She did what I want perfectly. Definitely will come back!

Really happy with my haircut at Essence Salon with Yessenia!…read more Booked a haircut appointment with Yessenia through the website for a Tuesday afternoon. I asked for a rounded haircut with lots of layers and face-framing pieces and I showed her my inspo photos as well. She first washed my hair and then got started on the cut. Yessenia did an amazing job! She was friendly and professional and gave me exactly what I requested. I wasn't sure whether to go with lighter or heavier curtain bangs/face-framing pieces, and she knew exactly what would suit me when she suggested sticking with lighter face framing. She also somehow managed to style my frizzy Indian hair perfectly without using much tension on the brush, which was shocking to me. Overall, I had a very positive experience with Yessenia and Essence Salon and will definitely be returning!

Susie is the best in the business! She is the sweetest, most authentic person you'll ever meet and…read morecreates such a chill, welcoming atmosphere. I've seen her three times now, and she always knows exactly what to do with my hair. She is a pro at placing babylights & toner for seamless, natural gray blending - I walk out feeling like the best version of myself every single time. I completely trust her and can't recommend her enough for anyone looking for consistent, high-quality results!

Looking for a new hairstylist. I made my appointment online and paid for it. When I arrived I had a…read morehard time finding the place so I called the numbers.A few seconds later my appointment was cancelled through text. Give no reason why. Very unprofessional.

i come here every time i need a trim or a change! my stylist today is paul and he is very gentle…read moreand very precise! the receptionist is also a very kind and talkative man! i really love the service here. they do so well every single time and i feel very welcomed! everything is very easy, from booking, to hair appts, to checking out! the vibe is very relaxing and very fun. the staff talk to each other and laugh a lot and it makes the atmosphere very fun and welcoming. ‼

I've been coming here to get my hair highlighted for several years now, and they completely live up…read moreto their near perfect 5 star reputation. They use high-quality products that never leave my hair feeling dry or fried. What I appreciate most is the honesty. My colorist is super straightforward and realistic from the start about what is actually attainable for my hair. Plus, she generously teaches me how to maintain the color at home so I don't have to spend a fortune visiting her as often. Honestly, I still get compliments on my highlights even 6 months afterwards! You can tell they put their clients first, not just the payout. Insider Tip: They are rightfully very busy! They do welcome walk-ins, but it's definitely not guaranteed. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment in advance. Honor your appointment time or else you might need to get back in the queue.

I have been trying to find a place that would accommodate me since many places are not taking new…read moreclients for men's perm. I did an extensive research using AI and came upon this establishment. I called last week and was able to schedule an appointment the following week (Tuesday at 10am !!!)) I didn't know what to expect since I've never gotten a perm before but the hair stylist was Yoko and she was so kind and patient. She helped getting me situated where we discussed what type of perm I wanted. She shampooed my hair and that off the bat was so relaxing and set the tone of my experience. We had a great conversations as she prepared my hair - while doing the perm I was given some nice Korean coffee and was asked if I was comfortable while the perm was setting it. Yoko provided me Instructions on how to maintain the perm and also provided me products to help maintain my hair. My months of growing my hair out and finally getting my first perm experience was fantastic. I'll becoming back in 6weeks for my touch ups. Yoko really took care of me and I enjoyed the experience!!!

I've been wanting a digital perm for a while and was really picky when researching salons. My mom…read morerecommended 2023 Korean Hair and I don't want to go anywhere else anymore :,) It was my first time doing anything to my hair so I was really nervous but Yuri and Jessica made it such a great experience. I showed them a couple pictures of what I wanted and they seemed super experienced. They were knowledgeable, checked in frequently, and had great recommendations and tips for after care. It took a long time (~4 hours) but I feel like it was definitely worth it. It's been a few weeks and I really like the way the curls sit, especially after a hair wash day. My hair is stick straight so I didn't know how it would hold but my hair looks styled all the time. 1000/10 can't wait to go back!

Its been a few years since I updated my review-since I was making a family trip back to the bay for…read morethe holidays, I wanted to return to Thanh for another hair cut. As usual she was extremely attentive and took her time in the process of making sure my hair was measured before trimming, and asked me beforehand what I was comfortable with in terms of how much hair I was willing to cut. I will for sure come back whenever I can make another trip!

Thanh is SO incredibly TALENTED! I am officially obsessed with my hair again. I had so many grays…read moreand my hair was soooo entirely dead and burnt; Thanh was able to bring my hair back from the dead after ten years of it being bleached blonde and then dyed black. Do you know how difficult that is to work with?! I am so grateful for her and her magic touch. She is super smart because she has a biology background and her salon is as clean as a whistle, not to mention super chic too. Thank you Thanh! Of course I couldn't leave without booking my next appointment. Do you want to love yourself again? I am sure you do, so you should definitely give Thanh a call.

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 can't say enough great things about Alicia! She did an amazing job on my highlights and was…read moreincredibly thorough the entire process. She took her time with the bleaching process and allowed the foils to lift gradually instead of rushing it, making sure my hair wasn't damaged or orange. I'm in love with my hair! On top of being talented, Alicia's also so sweet and easy to talk to. She genuinely listens to what you want, pays attention to every detail, and puts so much effort into making sure you leave happy. You can tell she truly cares about her clients. I'm beyond happy with the results and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful color and someone you can fully trust with your hair!

After my bestie had been going to esther for 7 years i jumped on the curly hair bandwagon last year…read moreand here i am for perm #2. the last year has been fun styling the first perm she gave and i loved it as it grew in and i even got two trims throughout the year. i love that my hair is allowed to have digital perm (hair-health wise) & it doesn't smell bad! after my appointment i came straight to work and this is the shot after esther styled it! in the after care i'll avoid getting it wet for 2 days and the hardest part is not touching it! but i flip my hair so i'll just try to keep it in ringlet twirls as much as possible! one thing different from my first perm was that my hair was much longer prior to this appt today, and still it sprang up! it's still long so i'm glad i grew it, and looking forward to styling this do once the 48 hr no wash time passes! highly recommend esther even with her wait list!! you can upkeep with deep conditioning your hair while looking forward to the appt (like i did!) the 3 hour appt was enjoyable, she is personable and so knowledgeable, in fact the appt was over earlier than i expected, a total timely professional! thank you esther!

It's been a few weeks now since I got my digital Perm and I…read morehave received so many compliments! I love the look and I love the convenience of it! I love that is super low maintenance and it just makes me feel confident with my hair style. Esther is very good at what she does. The 2-3 month wait list speaks for itself. She doesn't like to take any new clients without an initial consultation. This way she saves you time. She is very honest about if the digital perm will be a good fit for your hair type or not. I am 100% satisfied with my experience!