Studio O

OMG, Vasana and her assistant are amazing! I came in for a cut and simple color and walked out feeling like I had a Pantene commercial shoot. I told Vasana I was getting married in a couple months and wanted to do something nice and different to my hair. I didn’t give her much details as to what I wanted but the results came out absolutely fabulous. The level of details and patience Vasana and her assistant put into my thick and heavy hair was beyond exceptional. I am definitely a happy customer.
The place is super clean and everyone is so nice and friendly at Studio O.
The minute you walk in you are greeted by a friendly receptionist who not only interacts with you but offers you a drink until your stylist is ready. Everyone smiles and says hi and converses with you. They make you feel like you’ve known them for a lifetime but really just met them two minutes ago. Lol
I live about an 1 hour and 15 minutes from the salon but it’s worth the commute. I’ll be back!

Long over due review! My stylists were Orang and America. I was so surprised they took me in last minute on a Saturday. Orang is the owner and such a down to earth guy and America was such a sweetheart. I had an event that night and needed a new hairdo. The salon is so New York chic! The other stylist are so nice and seem like a family. They made me feel like a celebrity and took such a great care of me. Wine and great talk what more could I ask for! Heck I wish I could afford to go every week! Orang did a neat edgy cut, till this day I get compliments left and right. America painted my greys and styled my hair. I’m a just get up put my hair in a bun girl fyi. So this new cut and style was a huge a change. After walking out of the studio I got so many compliments and my curls stayed all night. Definitely recommend this salon

This review is for Nicole Dethier. Nicole WHERE have you been all of my life???
Got there at 10:15, Nicole was finishing (painting someones hair or something to that affect). She started with me at 10:20 and I was done by 10:53 — WHAAAAT a haircut using scissors (NOT the razor buzzing machines which take only 5 — 7 minutes) in just over 30 minutes. I’ve gotten non scissor haircuts that are way too quick and I have gotten scissor haircuts that take 45 minutes. Nicole gets right to it and allows you to enjoy sitting in the chair while she’s doing her craft. Time flew by and I was done. Btw I am 55 years old and never had any Salon or Barber blow dry nor gel/​product up my hair due for two reasons. One being I don’t even do either of those two things myself and two, the few times I had anyone do that many years ago (either blow-​dry or gel) I hated the way I looked because I didn’t look like myself. Nicole was able to break me of that streak, why? Because I trusted her. She also cuts my two daughters and my wife’s hair.
If you need and expert, if you’re the least bit hesitant, reluctant, or scared of someone botching up your hair — see Nicole!!! She is truly a 5 Star professional.

Great Salon! Super cute inside-​the friendliest staff and great stylists.
I go to Deborah Parkinson: l. In a word: AMAZING! No joke.
If you want beautiful bright natural highlights-​Deborah is THE blonde guru. (Prob other shades too I just know her blonde is incredible.)
** See separate review on Deborah Parkinson’s Unilocal Page.**
I’ve had my share of highlights. Been all over LG & South Bay-​even SF-​searching for the perfect blond highlight. Some were really good-​but never really quite what I wanted.
2 years ago I went to Deborah for the first time and haven’t looked back.
In addition to gorgeous color-​she also somehow finds a way to NOT damage my super fine hair. It’s incredible.
I don’t do a lot of Unilocal reviews… so when I do it’s because I’m inspired. I honestly had to share (even at the risk of now never getting an appt with her) Hair makes or breaks whether or not we feel cute so we all deserve great hair!

If it were possible, I would give my stylist Deborah ten stars. I moved from New York to the Bay Area, two years ago. I was with the same stylist in New York for ten years. The prospect of replacing her was a daunting and nerve wracking task.
After two massive failures with incompetent stylists, I finally found Deborah.
Coloring hair that is in the beginning stages of grey is a massive challenge. Maintaining youthful looking hair without the ‘helmet head’ all over color look, which truly ages women, requires an incredibly skilled, and subtle technician. It’s an art form.
Deborah assess your color and hair texture, makes suggestions, and together you decide the best approach. She talks you through the entire process, so you’re not sitting in her chair covered in foils feeling panicked and angst ridden.
I have been with her for the last 18 months and followed her to her new salon, Studio O. The urban chic space has a big city feel with a laid back vibe.
Deborah is a brilliant stylist and a gifted colorist. I cannot overstate her talents. I absolutely love her work.

i moved to the area from Brooklyn ny and had a couple of very mediocre hair cuts at other salons. I am in my 40’s and like a cool/​sassy long bob, other places gave me a soccer mom /​news anchor type bob. I was walking by studio o in Saratoga one day and noticed all of the women with cool hair going in and out of the salon. I also noticed that the salon itself looked nice (design). I went in and spoke with the owner, Orang, about my hair. He had great ideas so I set up an appointment and gave it a try. I love his hair cuts! I have been there twice now. He also dyed my hair a fun brown/​purple combo. And he is nice to chat with. I am happy to say I do not currently look like a soccer mom (though in truth I am at the soccer field three times a week). I uploaded a photo (I am doing archery in photo).

Went in last friday, and had my hair done by Nicole. Spending a day in a salon to color your hair could be a drag… however Nicole is super fun and friendly. I received a bunch of compliments and it’s only been a week.

Everywhere Nicole’s gone, I’ve followed – and I will continue to – even if she’s hypothetically sent to another country on some sort of mission. I’ll just fly to where she’s stationed to get my hair done by her. She is fabulous in what she does if you haven’t caught what I’m throwin’ yet. Nicole’s been my hair stylist for the last 3+ years now. Prior to her, I’ve never trusted anyone entirely with my hair. I got to the point of just never getting my hair cut and dying my hair myself by those cheap-​o, damage you hair, boxed dyes. Then I found Nicole when she worked right across the street from me, and haven’t turned back since! At first I had her dye my hair the funky colors that I wanted at the time. Then these last couple of years, depending on my mood, I’ve had it colored either burgundy, eggplant (a darker, more sophisticated purple) or both combined. She, and anyone who knows me, knows that I love my long hair, and rarely like to get it cut, and sometimes it takes me a while to get it trimmed. However, whenever my time is absolutely due to chop some off, Nicole delivers. You hear of hair dressers who either cut too much or too little off– usually opposite of what you ask. However, Nicole cuts and styles it exactly according to your request. What?!? I know, right?! She also doesn’t pressure my stubborn self to get it cut until I absolutely need it, then she just implies that I may need one coming up, and/​or gives me tips on how to make my hair healthier/​stronger. Not to mention she herself is just lovely inside and out. She’s not failed me once on color, cut, and overall making my hair look and feel beautiful. Studio O is clean, cute, and has a fun atmosphere as well. You won’t want to go anyhere else!

Deborah is a miracle worker! My hair was orange and brittle, but she was able to bring it back to life. She was very detailed and demonstrated great technique. Today was my first time going to her and I was extremely pleased with the results. I’m a working students so she was a bit pricey for my budget, but it was so worth it! Everyone deserves to splurge on themselves once in a while. Thanks Deborah you made my week! I love my hair!

I am a previous and consistent client of Deborah Parkinson and have followed her from her previous salon in Los Gatos to this new location because I simply cant settle for anyone else after having experienced her level of professionalism and skill!
My hair is long and of medium thickness and I prefer to keep it pretty low maintenance in general, meaning just the occasional blow drying/​curling session once in a blue moon and a full on haircut/​styling twice a year. However, I still want it to look naturally put together without actually. you know, putting it together. This is where Deborah’s talent comes in.
Every time I’ve visited her chair, Deborah has decoded my indistinct mumbling and managed to give me a result that was far beyond my expectations.
Last time I came in wanting a change in the form of the «blonde ombré» look without the commitment of actually entirely dying my hair since I prefer to keep it natural. Keeping my preferences and the allotted time slot in mind (I showed up almost half an hour late, giving her little wiggle room before her next client) she worked her magic and in less than three hours time managed to produce the best cascading ombré balayage I’ve ever seen/​gotten. It was perfectly polished, natural and vibrant, all the same time! I still get tons of compliments from friends, family and even strangers months after my appointment.
And side note: I have a mild case of verbal salon anxiety which is in part what has driven me to avoid making regular styling appointments in the past. Meaning that when I come in to get my hair done, I really don’t enjoy my stylist forcing small talk on me the entire time when its clear that neither of us is that interested in what we have to say about the weather. Deborah made the perfectly appropriate and polite amount of chit chat and was really funny without being overbearingly talkative. When I was just in the mood to space out and enjoy the pampering in silence, she gave me my space and focused in on her working her magic. I never felt any pressure or distance from her through out the entire process. Just pure professionalism.
Deborah is hands down the best, most trustworthy stylist I’ve ever had and if you can book a slot with her in the near future, you wont regret it!

I just saw Deborah for the first time at studio o and she completely redid my old ombré made it more current with a hair color makeover now with cooler tones, babylights and shadow root, I love my hair! She took her time to make it perfect and styled my hair so hot! The salon is beautiful parking is great and the staff are really attentive, 5 stars go see Deborah!

I follow my hair stylist wherever she goes– Nicole. She had to move due to the previous studio she worked for closing because the owner was moving. But Nicole is the one person who listens to exactly what I want and delivers, so even if she moves to Africa, I’ll make the trip. I’m glad she moved to Studio O because in the last 7 years I’ve lived in the Bay Area, I’ve only been to down town Saratoga once and it was at night. Now this forces me to go more, and I found that downtown Saratoga is so cute! Studio O has great interior décor, I love how it looks. It’s also very comfortable, even the hair washing sink is comfortable! Unheard of! They usually break your neck. They also offer coffee or white wine, always a plus! Not sure how the other stylists are, but I never will because I’ll stick with Nicole!

5 Stars all the way *****
My stylist: Vasana
She kills it every time I see her. Color, cut, shaved my sides, and does the BEST extensions ever. I can style my hair down or UP without them showing. It’s amazing.
Also:
1. Cleanliness: the studio as a whole is always on point. The floors are never dirty, the bathroom is –always– spotless.
2. Ambience: while it can get loud with chatter if all the stations are full, the music is always awesome and the other stylists are super nice.
3. Service: You’re always offered a beverage, and everyone is so nice! I’ve never seen any other clients get attitude or anything close to it so I feel like my experience is pretty much the standard. :)
My hair always looks awesome. I get complimented on it constantly, from day 1 post fresh color to Week 6 when I’m due for new extensions! True testament to the level of Vasana’s skill. She’s the best, ’nuff said!

I got a great, textured short cut by Deborah Parkinson tonight — can’t wait to show it off at work, tomorrow! She’s also done some really pretty silver highlights that show off my natural color. My friends at work are loving what she’s done w my hair!

Stepped in last month to Studio O and had a great experience. OK, it helps that they offer you hot tea, coffee, or white wine while you wait! Anyhow, the place has a cool young vibe and the stylists reflect that.
Linda Vo did my hair, and like another reviewer, I’ve been a client of hers for over 10 years for cuts, color, and extensions. First, she’s really a hair artist. If you need, she does wedding and photoshoot/​modeling hair too. She has an amazing eye for what works with your look and face at every age or stage of your life — she’s done my hair from my party & dating days through my mommy days, from my «I can’t believe I’m so fat pregnant» to «make me look extra hot for my honey!» days. She really does her best to always keep you looking good and I tell you, I get SO MANY compliments on my hair.
Secondly, Linda’s an absolute professional. She takes notes on what she’s done for your hair so she has reference for your next visit, texts you to remind you of appts, finds ways to fit you in if you need an earlier appt, and is on-​time for her appts. Linda is also taking all these cool stylist classes to keep updating her skills, so she knows how to do the latest techniques in color — thank goodness, because I really love experimenting in color, everything from blonde to blue to red to pink! And my hair never gets burned or damaged from her work, so that speaks volumes given the styling torture I put my hair through!
If I could give Linda 20 stars, I would!
TIP: Make sure you make an appt long ahead: the girl is definitely popular!

I had my hair done by Linda Vo (previously of Nimbus Salon in Los Gatos) for the first time at her new location at Studio O. I have been going to Linda for 11 years now and she is out of this world amazing. I trust her 100% to always make me look my best. She knows what colors and styles will suit me and she never disappoints. Her cutting and color techniques are beyond compare. She is also great for special occasion styling. The new studio is clean, modern, upbeat and full of friendly staff. There is ample parking which is a step up from Los Gatos! You can’t go wrong with Linda!

I came to this salon by following the best stylist I have ever had, Diana. She never disappoints with whatever ridiculous request/​change I want.
The first day I reunited with this talented beauty I spent several hours getting processed. My experience at this salon was like no other. I became acquainted with several stylist there. They were all a delight! The sense of unity and camaraderie is very strong which made my long day at the salon seem shorter and very enjoyable.

Customer service greeting was great but overall the experience felt very rushed and the result shows that. No rinse at the end to wash away the cut hair and now in finding I need to tidy up areas on my own. The person cutting my hair was more interested in the text messages they were getting on their phone than on ensuring the job they were doing was complete.
To be honest I leave somewhat happy but probably wouldn’t recommend to a friend to go here.

I love getting my hair done at this place, I always leave very happy with the job done in my hair, happy with the costumer service and with everything.
I have curly hair and lot of it, it was so hard for me to find a place that knows how to cut and treat my curly hair!
Orang cuts and colors my hair and I love it! They also use great hair products.
The salon is beautiful and clean and the people working there are always cordial and professional!
I would definitely recommend Studio O and for sure I will keep going back there.

Today was my first time at Studio O, and I LOVED the whole experience!
The salon is beautiful, everyone there is super nice, and the atmosphere is relaxed and positive.
Orang, the owner of the studio, did my highlights as well as my cut, and I couldn’t be happier. He’s a great guy.
I’ll definitely come back :)