Top Image Salon

Got my 4-year-old a haircut and it came out great! I called ahead of time to see if they could take…read morewalk-ins, and they did. I usually cut my son's hair but we had grown a mullet and I didn't want to mess it up, especially since my son has really dark, stubborn Asian hair - it'd be easy to find the imperfections. The lady who cut his hair was fast (took probably 20 min total). She knew exactly what kind of cut I wanted (2 block hair cut). And because his hair was so long in the back, she double checked before cutting that I wanted to cut it off (much appreciated!). My son's hair was short on the top so she didn't cit length but did blend it (see pics). The place itself was clean and spacious. The cut itself was $45 without a wash, which is a couple dollars cheaper than other places I was looking up. I'd come here again.

Before the haircut, I clearly explained that I had just gotten my hair cut at another salon two…read moredays earlier and that I wasn't looking for a completely new haircut--I only wanted some adjustments to achieve the style shown in the photos of me before. I specifically asked if the stylist understood the issue and knew what needed to be done, and I was assured that they did. Unfortunately, once the haircut started, there was no communication about how much hair would be removed. The very first cut on the sides was much shorter than I expected, and at that point there was no way to undo it. If the stylist had explained their approach or confirmed the length with me first, I would have had the opportunity to say that it wasn't what I wanted. What disappointed me most wasn't just the final result--it was the lack of communication. When a customer brings reference photos and asks questions beforehand, I expect the stylist to explain the plan and make sure we're aligned before making irreversible changes. I left feeling that my concerns and the reference photos were not really taken into account. I hope the salon can improve communication with customers in the future so others don't have the same experience.

Men's perm haircut by manny

Digital Perm haircut by manny

See all

Digital perm haircut by Manny

Debe Salon

Certified professionals

I've gotten haircuts at Debe Salon before that were good so I decided to get a balayage here based…read moreon reviews that the pricing was reasonable. Let me tell you that this place was the MOST I've ever paid for hair coloring and balayage in my life and I've gone to Master hair colorists at luxury salons in the bay area too. Did the prices for hair products increase with Trump too??!? Sheesh. They were nice, talked me through the right shade for the balayage according to my skin tone and then she proceeded to take out a calculator to show me the cost. I was pretty shocked to see the cost, but I already made arrangements to get my hair colored that day so I begrudgingly agreed to proceed. Maybe I should have negotiated or asked if that total included tip? My hair is medium length and layered and the ash blonde/brown came out really nice, but I am still kicking myself for paying this much. I would have expected a nice head massage, complimentary tea or something for paying this much with a balayage, but it was a professional balayage with basic service/experience.

Overcharged and undelivered !!! I came in for the first time…read moreabout a month ago looking to get highlights done. Showed my inspo pictures and made it very clear I wanted cool tone brown, Joanne said that will work and gave me a quote for over $500! I thought that was excessive at first but trusted her word that she could make it happen and I was very excited. They got to work and everything was fine, until they finally washed out the bleach and my roots were glowing yellow while the rest of my hair was orange!! This is something I imagine would happen with $10 bleach from CVS, not with the $500 bleach they charged me for. They ended up putting more bleach on my hair to try and fix the mess, ended up staying in that salon for nearly 6 hours for some highlights. They put toner in my orange mess of hair and told me that it would all be okay. WRONG! When they finally washed the toner out, my hair was still extremely warm and orange with lighter roots! As she was drying my hair I had asked her if this is for real $500 dollars, and she proceeded to tell me how much work they put in to make me "happy" when over half of the time I spent sitting on my ass waiting and waiting for them to fix that mess!! I complained about the fact that my roots were obviously lighter than the rest of my hair, and she offered a free toner for next visit. That was all she was willing to give so I came in yesterday to get it. She told me to come in at 1:30 and I came 5 minutes early just to sit around and wait 45 more minutes to finally be seated in the salon chair! I can tell she was irritated that I actually came to get the free toner she offered, when she finally applied the toner she sat me in the uncomfortable hair washing station chair for so long I started to think they forgot about me! She blowdried my hair super roughly and NOT to my surprise, my hair looked damn near exactly how it did when I came in. Overall, I don't know if it's the products they use or just an unfortunate hairstylist, but this place is an absolute waste of time, money, and expectancy of service. Once again, they had me paying over $500 for my hair to look horrendous! This was frustrating because I'm a teenager treating myself to a new hairstyle for back to school, just for it not to turn out anything like I wanted. I've had so many amazing hair colorists make my hair fantastic and I never ever had to pay this much money! Is this place taking advantage of young girls and their ignorance? I'm literally ginger! This is what I get for trying out a new salon. Sorry not sorry! Is there a way to leave 0 stars?

Balayage highlights #Dark blue

Best rated salon in San Mateo

See all

Hair do for party

Hair Logic

4.6(112 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

Been coming here for over 3 years and it's a great and reliable spot for a male cut. I've had a few…read moredifferent barbers here and they always do a solid job. Even after moving half an hour from the area, I still make the drive back when I need a haircut. Good place, no complaints.

I'm so lucky this place is close to my house because I'll definitely be coming back for every…read morehaircut! John was amazing. He's incredibly knowledgeable about hair, so I trusted his expertise, and he absolutely delivered. I came in asking for a simple haircut, but he customized it to suit my hair type, and it turned out even better than I expected. I booked online the day before, and there were plenty of appointment times available. Overall, it was a 10/10 haircut and experience. I highly recommend this place, especially John!

See all

Les Amis Salon et Spa

4.8(583 reviews)

2.6 mi

My daughter had a haircut and blowout and Stephanie was great. She made my daughter feel at ease…read moreand managed to blow dry her hair straight with no screaming or tears, just smiles! I've yet to accomplish this feat! Thank you.

I am a first time client and luckily was paired with Mercy who I highly recommend if you're looking…read morefor a great cut, a great conversation and helpful styling advice!

Storefront

See all

VIP Salon

4.1(101 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$

I got highlights done and did husband and wife team did wonderful work. I will definitely go back.read more

Went well n without appt for shampoo blow-dry. Vincent was able to take me and did a perfect job…read morefor me. Thank you.

New hair

See all

My hair color by Vincent‼

Revolution Hair Studio

4.5(278 reviews)

3.0 mi

Had an excellent hair cut by Grace. She listened to me during the consultation and gave me a great…read morecut and curtain bangs!

Updated: I had some issues with the pricing but the staff reached out to resolve, which I really…read moreappreciate. Do note they charge a 3% credit card fee, I didn't see it advertised but they let me know about it afterwards. And be sure to ask about pricing upfront (don't make my mistake!). The stylist and staff were friendly, but didn't talk much so I felt a little uncomfortable. The color came out nice but it wasn't colored down to the roots unfortunately so it probably won't last super long.

Beautiful color work and haircut with Lester

Butterfly haircut with bang by Ling

See all

Beautiful Korean girl !!!

Salon Sur La Rue

4.8(212 reviews)

0.1 mi

I have been meaning to get around to leaving a review from one of the places that always sparks joy…read morefor me... Salon Sur La Rue. I followed Jenny from her previous salon because I dont trust just anyone with my hair. I have even moved across the bay and still choose to come to her for everything because she is that good. Anyone who says this salon is overpriced has truly not looked around at multiple places for the same services. If you want Supercuts prices, then by all means go there. The quality of service you get from Salon Sur La Rue and the handwork delivered is worth every penny... and know that it is not on the high end of the market. Jenny truly knows how to create the haircut and color exactly how I want it every time. I used to bring pictures for inspiration, and she always takes the time to let me know what will or wont work for me. Whether it is a full highlight fresh for summer, or cutting it a bit shorter than usual and adding tons of layers she is up for the challenge. The owner Amy always greets me with her welcoming smile and checks in on me during my visits. Such a sweet and friendly atmosphere adds to the charm of this place. She has also done my hair on a few occasions when Jenny was on vacation and I was very, very happy with her highlights and haircut too. This place has skills! Thank you Amy and Jenny for taking care of us gals. As long as you take good care of us, we will keep coming back again and again. When I leave, I always end up feeling prettier than when I walked in the door. And THAT means something to me. This salon gives great hair, and I am here for it!

I've come to Naz for a few haircuts over the last couple of years and been really happy. She knows…read morehow to style hair and is not afraid to give her opinions which I like. I just had to be really direct on the length I wanted. Service and communication is excellent. Happy client!

Hair Coloring - Color New

See all

Hair Coloring - Color New

Y Salon & Spa

4.6(763 reviews)

2.9 mi

Women-owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

Good service and hair cut. My stylist is a very sweet lady, and good at what she does…read more Knowledgeable and detailed.

My hair turned out amazing! I love it so much! Everyone is so sweet and kind! 100% recommend!read more

See all

Nabi Salon

4.8(206 reviews)

5.5 mi

Very positive experience. Staff very friendly. Haircut awesome. Relaxed atmosphere. Highly…read morerecommend.

Situation: Color Correction *see photos*…read more Background: Bad balayage at another at Stilo Salon, by the owner no less, and turned out nowhere near the inspiration photos I brought in. I was hoping for beige highlights and got bright blonde. I asked for a refund and was only offered a "fix it at no cost". I declined. Intervention: Reached out to Vance who did my hair in the past. Don't ask me why I just didn't come back. Vance was able to see me pretty quick and did an AMAZING job!! He gave me beige highlights and darkened the base which I just love. I'm tanned skin so the blonde highlights was not flattering. Evaluation: I am forever grateful for Vance. He is very skilled at his craft. The result was exactly what I was hoping for from the very beginning when I stepped into the other salon. Note to self....i will never see any other stylist. I highly recommend Vance if you're looking for a highly skilled professional that will make you leave his chair feeling confident and amazing about your hair!!!

Dimensional Balayage and Cut by Su

Color and Cut by Su

See all

Balayage by Vanessa and Cut by Su

I Salon

4.4(48 reviews)

1.2 mi

I tried this salon for the first time and had my haircut done by Celina. I was so happy with the…read morecut. I will definitely be going back. The price was very reasonable! Thank you, Celina!

Selena's amazing and honest! I love the fact that I finally found a hairdresser here in the bay…read more that I'm comfortable with. She's not flashy or invasive, she means business, get the job done and not concerned about social media presence..

Japanese hair straightening

Head Spa

See all

Hair cut and hair colors

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

7 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Stephen B.

14 years ago

I followed Margie here from Regis Salon and love the new salon and having her cut my hair! The location is great as there is always plenty of parking, also I love how her space is intimate so you don't feel like you get lost in the craziness like at a large commercial salon. Margie has been cutting my hair for the last year or so and I plan to have her cut it indefinitely going forward. She is very personable and makes you feel comfortable right away. I was always nervous when I sought out a new stylist and once I found Margie, it was a perfect fit right from the start! I have had her cut my hair a couple different ways and have always been very happy with the results. She is very attentive and knowledgeable and listens to what look I am trying to achieve. She also knows what will look good on an individual and has pointed out helpful things that I didn't even realize about my own hair! If you're looking for stylist who gives you a personal cut, gives you her full attention and creates the ultimate haircut experience then look no further. I highly recommend Margie and plan to have her cut my hair again in the very near future! read more

Jennifer M.

14 years ago

I followed Alvin and Margie because they were my favorite stylists from Regis! Don't get me wrong, everyone is very nice there, however I love how they cut my hair. I have long very thick asian hair that needs to be thinned out every couple months. I went to alvin the first time and then the second time I went with Margie and both cut my hair to exactly how I like it. Manageable yet stylish!! read more

Mike V.

6 years ago

I got my first cut here a few days ago and I walked out 1000% happy with my hair. my stylist takes great direction based on how I want my hair to look, but also gives great input and recommendations. The place was clean and I feel safe even during this COVID era. Everything looks properly sanitized unlike the salon I went to about a month ago. read more

Jennifer K.

14 years ago

I have been going to Alvin since he was at Regis in the Hillsdale mall three years ago and I have been happy with every single haircut. I always thought he should be at a fancy salon in the city. He is always professional and reasonably priced. read more

Jim K.

144

13 years ago

I've been getting my haircut from Alvin for a long time. I've never been disappointed.

Chelsie S.

183

6 years ago

Alvin did a great job on my hair! I would definitely recommend his services.

Y C.

5 years ago

best salon in RWC..

Top Image Salon - hair - Updated September 2026

People who viewed Top Image Salon also viewed

Time Hair Salon

4.3

(75 reviews)

There are good haircut, then there are great haircut! Eddy is an extremely skilled hair dresser who…read moreworked with the natural hair types yet also consider habits andd lifestyle when it comes to hair styling. Yes this may not be one of the more affordable one but considering if a single visit with style that lasts for a few months, it is worth every penny!

We had a horrible experience working with Eddie who's one of the hair stylists there at Time. He…read moregreeted us with his cold ice face when we walked in and took less than 15 minutes to finished an "unfinished" haircut and claimed that he's done with the job. The haircut was uneven all across and he didn't even finish the back side of the head, my son walked out the salon looks like an idiot because of this haircut. When we got home and had the chance to take a closer look, we were shocked at how careless this person must be to do such a terrible job on someone's hair, and he dare to charge $50 dollars for this lousy job. It's unacceptable and it's incredibly upsetting to have to go through this experience right before the holidays. We will never go back to Time salon because of Eddie.

Studio Jason

4.8

(53 reviews)

Jason is a real professional with excellent attention to detail and craft. I have been going to him…read morefor haircuts for over a year and am very pleased after every visit. He knows just how to make the most of what he's working with, and is consultative about how best to evolve my hairstyle over time. Jason's also a great conversationalist. I always enjoy my time in Jason's chair. I have learned so much from him about investment strategies as well just through our chats!

I've been going to Jason for a few years now. His style makes me look and feel a decade younger.read more

Venus Salon

4.7

(80 reviews)

Travis is fantastic! I always walk away feeling polished and satisfied. He is honest about what…read morelooks good with my face structure and has very fair rates. He is now my go to for cut and color and I definitely refer all My friends!

FANNY!!!!!! You are a life saver!!!! I've been needing a haircut for quite some time. After…read morenoticing so many new hairstylist on 25th ave, my friend recommended Venus to me. An hour in her chair -- and WOW!!! I love my haircut. Thank you so much!!! Paid $25 and Tip $15. Best $40 and will be back. Thank you FANNY!!!!!

Jozef's Hair Salon

(21 reviews)

•$$$

Jozef gave me my first hair cut when I was 6 months old! And for most of my life since - loyal…read morecustomer for nearly 28 years now!! Jozef, Julie, and Alexa are like my family!!! I've truly never had a bad haircut, thanks to Jozef! So grateful for them. Most of my family (extended included) has gone to either Jozef or Julie since the 80s and never had any complaints. My uncle still sees Jozef regularly!! Hairdressers are such a core part of our lives. I've had so many interesting cuts I've wanted to try over the years and I've never doubted the trust I put into Jozef. He is so talented at what he does; it's an art form and he treats it as nothing else!

Many thanks to Julie who gave me beautiful blonde highlights that I couldn't be happier with! Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Roy the Hair Stylist

4.5

(100 reviews)

i am getting another haircut to fix this one…read more Granted it's not the worse thing in the world, but the stylist does not talk to you to properly ask what you want. I felt like a 13 year old kid when my mom just chose the cheapest asian uncle she could find

Roy has cut my hair twice this year. Each time, I've been pleased with his artistry. I am thankful…read morethat although he is in a sort of older woman's only salon, his space is separated from all the chatting and commotion that goes on. I hope to continue seeing Roy for regular trims. He is a quiet and kind soul. He has made me and my hair happy. Thank you.

Bert's Hair Design

4.7

(26 reviews)

Absolutely the worst experience -- avoid at all costs! I…read morewent to Vickie for a haircut and color, and it was a complete disaster. My roots had grown out dark brown, and I clearly asked for balayage/highlights. She applied bleach and left it on for nearly 2 hours, constantly "checking" but clearly having no clue what she was doing. After washing my hair, she slapped toner all over in the most unprofessional way. She bragged about having "40 years of experience," which is laughable -- no professional with real experience would do such a poor job. When she dried my hair, I was horrified: streaks, patchy spots, no blending whatsoever. My time and money were completely wasted. Finally she admited and still charged me for hair cut Do yourself a favor -- do not go to this so-called stylist. Total scam, total waste, and a huge mistake I will never repeat

Vickie is the best hairstylist and one of the nicest people I know. She is so sweet and patient. I…read morehave known her for almost 10 years now and does an excellent job coloring and straightening my hair. I highly recommend her. She is professional and kind.

R Studio 23

(14 reviews)

Rex studio is the place for you if you want:…read more 1. A nice relaxing ambience (definitely chill vibes) 2. Personal attentive experience 3. Immaculate cut and styling Rex really paid attention to my hair type. He gave lots of recommendations on how to take care for my texture hair. He is also one of the rare hair stylist that respect my goal for growing my hair and didn't persuade me to cut off more than I wanted. Overall, I was 5/5 satisfied with my experience. Will be going back and sending my bf there as well.

Rex was very responsive and we had a long discussion before deciding what to do with my hair. I…read morethink the result looks amazing and I highly recommend going to Rex!

Helen & Sage Salon

(19 reviews)

Top notch service and excellent hair styling…read more Katie is the coolest and nicest hair stylist I've ever met. Katie has this really calming, genuine presence about her. When I had my hair styled by Katie, I felt like I was enjoying a relaxing spa session and hair therapy session at once. Katie made me feel so at ease. I trusted her completely just off her vibe. I will never forget how great she made me feel and how fabulous she made my hair look. Plus my hair stayed perfect throughout an 18 hour wedding day! Katie was hired to do the hair for my bestie's wedding party. She did the hair of six bridesmaids, plus the mother and sister of the groom in just a few short hours. Everyone's hair was styled according to their personal look and preferences. Everyone looked fabulous and hair maintained their hold all day, through thousands of photos and dancing all night. Throughout the course of my styling, Katie was a true angel. She didn't rush. She took her time when my curls didn't set, and had so many tricks up her sleeve to achieve the best curl effect. Katie is the best!

I needed a hair stylist who had the confidence, talent and experience to take my chin length bob to…read morea fun pixie cut. Logan was that person. He knew exactly what I needed and wanted for my personality and lifestyle. What an amazing transformation!! I have received so many compliments!! I am very happy that I have found Logan. He is an amazing stylist and a wonderful person. The salon is lovely with lots of space and it is so clean. You will feel safe and also enjoy the ambience with all the natural light. Thank you Logan!!

Vincent Ho

(7 reviews)

Today Vincent did my hair color and it turned out marvelous…read more i have no more white hairs and he did a great job!!! Joyce

He is a good hairdresser and he does color and highlight…read morevery well!!! Joyce ( Beautiful Ogama)

Hair Today

4.5

(18 reviews)