Kayo Hair Salon

This place is basic and reasonable. I see Kelly to get a root touch up and haircut. I’m come here more for maintenance than to be wowed.

Jackie does a great job. I don’t think that I’ve ever received such a thorough haircut experience. Starts off with a shampoo, then conditioning, then a head massage. He does a great job paying attention to detail and does not cut corners. Can’t beat it for $ 30.

This is a great value for hair treatments of all types. Whereas I just get a basic style, women I know love it for other services as well (color, straightening, etc.). The costs are nowhere near the Maiden Lane rates but quality I think you will find not far from those «boutique houses». Give them a try and say hi to Kelly.

Had a great cut recently by Kelly. She was so quick, thorough, and awesome! I love my hair and am glad I tried a new style with her. :)
Prices were very, very reasonable, especially for San Francisco, and included a nice shampooing/​scalp massage. Will definitely book with her again.

My new place to get my haircut! Kelly always does a good job and seems to know exactly what I want without having to ask me too many questions. Not too much chit chat, which I like, and they have a good magazine selection :) Prices are very reasonable at $ 40 for a woman’s haircut, which is easily half as much as I could pay. Head massage with hair wash is a plus too.

When I count my blessings, hair certainly isn’t one of them. I have thin, wimpy ash-​blonde hair that really just doesn’t do very much. Kelly really turned that around with consistently well-​executed highlights and different cuts that help my hair appear thicker. Her prices are super fair (especially in the city), there is metered parking that is pretty easy to come by, and she always fits me in within a week (I’m horrible at planning ahead). The icing on the cake is the glorious head massage that you get at the end of the hair wash. They even hold your back as you sit up from having your hair washed — so if you haven’t done a sit-​up in a while, nobody has to know! I have only had 5 star experiences here over many years of hair cuts at Kayo, and I always get compliments when I get my hair done. Thanks, Kelly!

Good place was here once for a hair cut 40 $ for women and 30 $ haircut for men average price and the assiasnt dose good head masssge lol…

I’ve been coming to Kayo for about 3 years now, and have gotten haircuts from both Kelly and the man as well. I used to have really long hair that went down to my butt, so would get simple trims with layers. My latest visit I chopped off probably about 18 inches of hair, and got an asymmetrical bob + color done by Kelly. When I showed her the picture of the style I was going for, she was a bit surprised since my hair was so long. I asked for her opinion on the style being complementary to my facial shape and features, and she said it should look good so we went ahead and did it. I LOVE my new haircut and the color as well. I would recommend Kayo to all my friends and family!

I’ve been coming here for a few years simply because Kelly knows Asian hair. Namely my thick, straight, (graying) Asian hair. No thinning shears here (ugh) — she cuts layers beautifully without the dreaded unnatural comb and scissor hybrid.
She has great hair so I trust her. Seriously. All the cuts I’ve received from Kelly have been flattering. Well, except one and that was my own stubborn silliness for wanting an asymmetrical bob with my thick hair and big head. Kelly tried to gently dissuade me and she was right to do so, lol. I appreciate the honesty.
Kelly knows my hair color (shh). Whatever she uses is gentle on my hair and doesn’t bleed or smell terrible. Now if I could get over to the Richmond more often…

This review is for JACKY. I am the type of girl who only gets her hair cut once a year, if that. I have so much anxiety from getting hair cuts because I have had terrible experiences in the past. However I have finally found the only person I will ever trust with my hair.
I have been coming to this salon for years now. Probably since 2008 to be exact. Anyways, I always know what i typically want from a hair cut or color and Jacky always makes my hair look amazing. He gives me suggestions as to what would look good & second opinions if I ask for something I am totally unsure about. Years ago he also taught me how to curl my hair with a straight iron and I have used that knowledge to teach so many others.
This time around I knew I wanted short hair for the summer time so I showed him a few pictures of the length I wanted it and he went straight to work. We ended up cutting upwards of TWELVE inches off for me to donate to charity. People never fail to compliment my hair/​haircuts and I owe it entirely to you Jacky. Thank you so much! See you next year! (Just kidding, see you next week when I come back to get colored)

I moved to SF nearly two years ago and kept putting off getting my hair cut (most because I felt uneasy at the thought of having to find a new hair stylist). So I’d always put it off until I went home to visit my parents, and I’d get my hair cut back home. I haven’t had the time to get my hair cut the last few times I’d gone home and after NINE months of not getting my hair cut, it was about that time.
Looked up a few salons near my place and came upon Kayo; looked nice and had good reviews so I figured I’d give it a shot. SO glad I did! One of the women (didn’t catch her name) shampooed and conditioned my hair quite thoroughly, while checking often with me that the temperature felt okay. Also, she gave me a brief head massage at the end which was definitely a plus!
Kelly did my haircut and style, I told her a very general idea of what I wanted, but told her to basically just do what she thought would look best. She did a terrific job! She was quick, yet meticulous and provided me with soft, flowing, layered locks, while mostly still keeping the same length. :) I thought the two women (Kelly and the other one) were both very kind. The whole process (hair washing, cutting, & styling) took just under 45 minutes and only cost me $ 40. I am very pleased with this place and definitely plan on coming back for my next trim!

I brought my 5 years old girls here for couple times. The friendly staffs help to settle her down for washing her hair and blow dry it. Everything under control which surprise since we have some not so successful experience in other place. Kelly did a great job cutting her hair and she always look forward to go back their for her hair cut!

Excellent service. I arrived about 10 mins. early for my hair appointment but I didn’t have to wait at all. I was immediately attended to and had a nice head massage as my hair was being shampoo’d. Afterwards I was offered magazines as I waited for my hair cut to begin.
The person who cut my hair was an older gentleman. He asked what kind of hair cut I wanted, I showed him the photo I brought (on my phone) and he adjusted it a bit to suit my hair and face better! Thankfully we didn’t talk much as I get nervous talking to people. I’m really not much of a chatterbox so I was relieved when he didn’t try to push a conversation beyond how I wanted my hair cut.

I’ve been going to Jacky for my haircuts since high school. Tried many other salons nearby ever since I moved from the bay area, but I always come back to him. He’s very meticulous and takes his time. Every time I go in, I just give him a vague idea of what I want, he gets to work and I always love the end result. The best thing is that I don’t wake up looking like a hot mess! I honestly just run my hands through my hair a few times every morning and I’m out the door. No need for styling. He’s definitely worth the two hour drive from Sacramento!
Note, he’s very friendly, but not the most talkative. I don’t mind though as I’m not a fan of idle chit chat while I’m getting my hair cut.

Kelly is amazing! She knows how to cut Asian hair! I have come here on several different occasions now, for a period of 2 years, and never have I been disappointed. If you are one of those people that has a picture from a magazine of what you want, all you have to do is show her once for about 5 seconds, and she can replicate it on your hair. It’s very impressive.
Everyone I know pretty much goes here. My boyfriend goes here, my mom, aunt, me, my sister used to, etc. Even my ex-​best friend whom I no longer speak to! (Awkwardly, one time she was sitting right next to my BF when they got their hair cut. I’m just glad I wasn’t there).
Her haircuts are decently priced, in my opinion. They are $ 40 for women, I think $ 30 for men. Some may say this is pricey for a «Chinese» haircut, but Kelly does an amazing job. I wouldn’t compare her to a typical place on Irving street. etc. She gives good quality cuts. And honestly, there are other places out there at charge 60, 80 dollars which is almost double! She also has someone wash your hair, and that person also massages your head. The whole process, wash, cut and blow dry takes ~45 minutes. It’s perfectly timed for the next person to come in. She has a busy schedule! Yet, she always has time to fit me in last minute. It’s great.
I am an introverted person, and Kelly respects that. I love when she just dumps a whole pile of magazines on my lap when she starts trimming my hair away. Sometimes you just don’t want to engage in a conversation, ya know?
Kelly is amazing!

Five stars for head massage alone! My roommate has gone here before, and she told me about the head massage you get during the shampoo. I felt so relaxed afterwards, I wish I could get my hair washed there all the time!
I showed a picture to the stylist of the hairstyle I wanted. I wish I got her name, but I’m pretty sure it’s Kelly. She did a great job with making sure the hairstyle I saw in the picture coordinated with my hair texture and face shape. She also gave me some tips on how to manage and style my hair.
I’m definitely coming back here again the next time I need a new ‘do.

My hair was a mess before I came to Kayo. I moved back to SF after living in Korea for 5 years and finding a new salon that didn’t charge a ridiculous price was a challenge for me.
I had roots grown out, my hair color was faded so it was 3 shades of brown, and I had white streaks that I did about 3 months ago as a hair model for a coworker studying at Cinta Aveda. HOT. MESS.
I have to attend a wedding next week and I didn’t want to show up with this crazy discolored mop hair so I decided to stop being scared and make an appointment at a local salon. KAYO is down the street from me and the Unilocal reviews were good so I went for it.
Kelly did an absolute FANTASTIC job. I wanted to keep the white streaks but color the roots and the rest of my hair a lighter brown. I knew it would be troublesome because my friend blended in the tops of the streaks. Kelly took time to separate my white streaks and covered them in foil. She used a hair color instead of bleach to save my hair from damage and gave me a layered A-​line bob.
I was nervous because I have thick slightly wavy hair and most hair stylists here don’t know how to thin and layer my hair. Kelly did it perfectly and even layered it more in the back where I always felt my hair was thicker. MIND READER! I showed her a picture and she looked at it less than a minute and she got it down.
The price total was $ 110. I was shocked. I had estimated it to cost at least $ 150 because I was used to paying that much. I gave a $ 40 tip because I felt it was worth it.
I found my hair salon!!!

I’m kind of in love with Kayo. Kelly is one of the best hairdressers I’d ever had. I had my fair share of bad haircuts, but Kelly knows what she’s doing. When I went in, my hair was blunt and had really no layers or anything. I came out with a fabulous new look with awesome bangs (straight across my face) and lots of layers that makes my face a lot smaller.
The only thing I disliked about it was the scalp massage. I know a lot of people like it, but it’s just really not my thing. I’m quite squeamish, so when she did the massage, I was trying to hold in my laughter and shifting uncomfortably in the seat.
Overall, I really do love my haircut, and if I wanted anther style, I would come straight here, no doubt.

I’ve gotten my hair cut at Kayo Hair Salon 3 times now & each time, Jacky has cut my hair. HE IS THE BEST!!! He’s super meticulous & ain’t afraid of spending time on your hair. I don’t really know how it happens, but whenever I come in, I just give him a really simple idea of what I want (1 inch off, long layers, no bangs) & from that, he turns it into an AWESOME haircut with all these details to make my hair look the best. My layers are the perfect length & not mullet-​y (every Asian girl’s worst nightmare) & he also thins my hair a bit to make it look more chic.
The salon is pretty quiet, but I like that time & energy is focused on your hair versus a bunch of small talk. My tip is to get there for your appointment early so you can get a longer massage during the shampoo!

Another satisfying experience and haircut 3 years later. Now it’s $ 40 for a women’s cut — not bad.
There was an abundance of parking spots on Sunday around noon.