Sixth Avenue Salon

I’ve been seeing Kathy at Sixth Avenue Salon for just over a year now and she has transformed my hair! Kathy has given me the following treatments over the 5 or so times I’ve seen her: keratin pearl treatment, haircut, multiple rounds of highlights, gray coverage (tint), and deep conditioning treatment.
I love coming in to see Kathy — not only does she fix my hair, but also my problems too. Highly highly recommend :)

This is a review for Sarah. She is an artist! I started going to her because she doe’s my mother-​in-​laws hair which is always a perfect combination of pixie, sophisticated, and warm. I usually have long layers and a side part but was open to anything. She is a great listener and really takes her time to make each cut beautiful. After last Friday’s cut I felt sexy and lighter. After each hair cut she gives, not only has it looked good right after, it continues to keep getting better months later. I am so thrilled to finally find a stylist who makes my hair happy!

FULL DISCLOSURE: This review is about Kathy, and she is my mom.
That said, I would never ever ever ever let anybody else touch my hair. My mom and I have done every style, color, treatment together. Show her a picture of what you want and she will get it for you — or tell you if it’s not possible. She’s a wizard with mixing custom colors, and has taken my dark brown hair all the way to blonde and back. I send all my friends to her and they love them…

Very happy with my first visit to Sixth Avenue Salon. I went to Ivy knowing nothing other than «I really need a haircut!» and she did an amazing job. I’d say she cut about 10 to 12 (?) inches off my hair and I just love it– the length and the layering are perfect. The little salon is super cute and clean, too. I’ll definitely be going back!

I came to Sixth Avenue Salon for the first time this past week. I had been going to another salon in SF for haircuts, but when I decided I wanted to start getting my hair colored, I wanted to find a reputable place to make my new go-​to. After reading all the reviews, I decided to give this place a try.
I came in on Tuesday morning at 10:30 and got a cut and partial highlight from Ivy. It was very quiet– only one other client was in when I came, and there were two others when I left. I felt like she really listened to me and heard what I was trying to say on my vision for my hair, but she also gave her professional input and gave some good suggestions that I took. I brought a few pictures of what my hair used to look like so she could get an idea of how my hair has looked in the past. She was a little bit rough during the wash and some of the highlighting, but it would probably only bother someone if they were pretty sensitive. The whole process took less than two hours.
I really liked the result and I’m happy with it a few days later. Ivy gave me good suggestions on how often I need to come in to maintain the shape and color of my hair, which was good because I expressed that I’m pretty low-​maintenance. I was a little bit sticker-​shocked at the price, but I guess it was pretty comparable to the salons in the city. I’ll be coming to see Ivy from now on!

Sarah Peter from sixth avenue salon is fantastic! I’ve been getting my hair cut from her for seven years and she always takes the time and attention to get to know me and my hair and my style. Her cheerful friendly demeanor is always a joy to be around! thanks sarah!

I’ve been getting haircuts from Barbara for many years now. I’m a guy, and I’ve transitioned between short and mid length cuts over the years, & I have to say she makes me look good. Better than any haircuts I’ve gotten ever. Highly recommended.

I’m so excited to have found this place (on Unilocal,of course!). I found the salon on the Iona hair color directory. Sarah mixed my color and it looks great. She also gave me a great cut /​trim. Great down-​to-​earth salon, you will not find any divas here. Sarah is awesome! You won’t regret it. P. S. Check or cash only (no credit cards) so come prepared.

I have gotten my hair cut twice there now in the last 2 months and I love it! Sarah did such a great job both times and they were both completely different styles! She was very personable as well! She remembered things we talked about that I wasn’t expecting! I really enjoyed my experience!

Barbara Koo has been cutting my hair for over (gulp!) 27 years! How could that be!!! Anyway… she is fabulous. I trust her with my locks to do the right thing and she never fails… she has incredible skill and a great eye for what makes me look my best!

I’ve gone to 6^th avenue salon a handfull of times now and still enjoy the great service. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation. They tend to fill up on the weekends.
The owner, Ivy, is very nice. She does free bang trims to anyone who gets a haircut. Just drop in after work, and you can get your bangs cut.

I’ve been getting my hair cut and highlighted by Sarah for the last two and a half years. She’s a great stylist and really listens to what you want. This salon is the place to go to for an attitude-​free experience. It’s sunny and comfy but not fancy. Definitely a plus for me since I like down-​to-​earth everything.
I really don’t treat my hair well (cheap shampoo, no hair drying, irregular haircut and highlight schedule) and I rely on Sarah to remedy all the neglect and get me back into shape every couple of months. She’s always fun to talk to and never makes me feel guilty for not coming in regularly. I don’t know what the other review was talking about with regard to «stripey» highlights. My hair is super straight and flat so you can see every single color that’s put into it, but Sarah has never given me the stripey look.
I’ve had many, many salon experiences to overcome my flat, mousy-​brown hair, but I keep coming back to Sixth Avenue Salon. If you want a princess experience with glitz and glamour, it’s probably not the best choice (and if you want that, you probably shouldn’t be looking to find it in the Inner Richmond!). But if you want a great cut/​color at a reasonable price in a friendly atmosphere, then you should check them out.

I received a cut and highlights from Sarah. After reading these reviews on Unilocal,I decided to go with her because she sounded like the best. I was deeply disappointed. I have no natural warm tone in my hair, and my highlights turned out looking like I was going gray, even after I explained that I wanted a natural look. (I’m 19 years old. I don’t want to look like I’m graying early!) it turned out looking stripey (NOT NATURAL LOOKING) and the cut was mediocre I would say. It certainly isn’t bad, but it gets a B– because it lacks all style and sense of flavor.
I’m used to going to higher-​end salons for my cut and color. To me, this place seems overpriced for the quality of work you get. I’m honestly going to go back to spending $ 400 for a cut and color because I know my stylist will do it RIGHT. At Sixth Avenue, you get less than what you pay for.
Although it is the only place in the Richmond that isn’t Chinese-​speaking only.

Ivy rules! I only want her to cut my hair. She does just what I ask and will give me advice that is always very good advice about what I should do to my ‘do.
Every time I get my hair cut there, I get TONS of compliments. It’s so worth every penny!

If you want a great haircut, a fantastic color job, this is the salon for you. The owner rocks and she won’t put her ego on your head. (I hate that!) Getting my hair cut and colored is a luxury for me and I will only go to Ivy, the owner of this salon. Don’t be fooled my the front of the shop. It’s big inside with hardwood floors, a complete massage station, a manicurist and best of all, Ivy, the owner. She is the best at what she does. Go there, get your hair cut, you will look so smashing afterwards, you won’t be able to stand it! Seriously, check out this salon.

This review has been a long time coming, but Ivy is the best! She has been cutting my hair for over a decade, and when I was in college I would wait to get my haircut until I came home over breaks. She recently took me from down the middle-​of-​the-​back length to a layered bob and lighter color that matched my vision exactly. She also knows what colors and highlights look best on people based on their skin tones and face shapes. Sixth Avenue is the greatest!

I did a little research before going to this salon. I even had a manicure/​pedicure before I had my hair cut because I wanted to scope it out. By the way, the mani/​pedi was good, lasted forever and they have great funky colors. All the stylists seemed good, but I decided to go with Ivy, the owner of the salon. She’s had over 20 years of haircutting experience. Ivy was very attentive and took into consideration all of my concerns: hair texture, face shape, low maintenance, no Jennifer Aniston early Friends days layers. She did a great job on my hair… I love the layers she cut. I told her I wanted something very low maintenance, and she delivered. I can wash my hair in the morning and run out the door. Good quality cut.

We all know how much finding a new stylist stinks — but after doing a walk-​by then some exploring on the internet I found the Sixth Avenue Salon. You can read stylists profiles online and make your choice. I would recommend making your appt via phone rather than internet. In the end I choose Sarah — really nice, did a great job on my hair. I had a glaze done and a trim — it was a little over 100 dollars. No credit cards –cash or check only (I think this varies by stylist). I will be back to see her — I felt she took the time to listen to my past hair experiences — and helped me decide what to do this go round. The salon is clean, cute, and they also offer manicures, pedicures and massage treatments! Looking forward to my next appt!
UPDATE — Went back for my 2^nd visit & it’s official I love this place! Sarah remembered who I was, matched the last color to a T, and cut with perfection. Love my hair!
— As of April 2008 I still get my hair done here by Sarah — I love this place!

Sarah definitely deserves 5 stars! I first went to her after two really awful colorings at other salons. Her first shot at fixing the problem was not entirely successful. However, I went back the following day and she devoted her entire Friday evening to blending the several different colors on my head (at no charge, and she heartily refused a tip).
Sarah is very down to earth and does a good job of leaving you feeling like you when you leave, not like some bizarre, glammed out version of yourself. She’s also a great conversationalist.
Though, beware that payment is cash or check only.

I’ve been going to Sixth Avenue since it was in its old location across the street. I think it’s almost nine years now! I get lots of compliments on my hair color, which Ivy (my stylist and the owner) has helped me change through the years. She also cuts hair with precision! This means you can go home and do almost nothing to your hair and it still looks nice.
She doesn’t have cheap prices, but they’re reasonable, and she uses high quality natural products. Her salon is always clean, so you feel like the instruments they use on you are sanitary.
I see Ivy every three to four weeks religiously. She is the first person I see when I return home from a long trip… sometimes before my husband gets to see me. Ivy knows my true color, and knows what I really look like, but she keeps my age mysterious with her excellent cuts and colors.
If you want a super trendy salon and pay through the nose, then this is not for you. If you want a stylist you can count on year after year, and know that everytime you leave the salon, you look perfect… then this is your place.