Jan 13, 2025
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Candy is great - friendly & polite! I've been coming here for several years to get my hair cut and colored (balayage). The salon is clean and comfortable, and I always look forward to going.
It's easy to book appointments online, and prices are very fair / lower vs other SF options.
Dec 15, 2024
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Lovely service, great haircut, super nice shampoo. 100% recommend Elite Salon with Candy!
Jul 15, 2024
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Have been going to Candy for a standard men’s haircut for years and she does a great job.
Mar 15, 2024
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Candy is amazing. I show her a bunch of pictures, which is a supremely annoying thing for a customer to do, because each reference image usually has a slightly different haircut - but she figures out the vibe I’m going for and she gives me exactly the cut I wanted. Great for a minor life change or a quarter-life crisis or something. Highly recommend.
Mar 15, 2024
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I've been going to Ruben for about 1.5 years. He's awesome. I had been growing out my hair the entire time and my style kept changing as my hair grew. Ruben is always able to suggest good styles and help me understand how my hair grows and what to expect.
Mar 15, 2024
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I haven't had a quality haircut in AGES and I'm so glad I found this spot. Candy takes such care with every step of a haircut. For me, it was a bit on the expensive side, but definitely on par with salon prices for this area, and also worth the price.
Dec 30, 2023
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This is a great salon. The stylists are both very talented. Their service is professional. I've been going here since well before the pandemic and have never had a bad haircut. Ruben does a great job and I've recommended him and Candy to many of my friends and acquaintances. No one has ever been disappointed.
Nov 12, 2023
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Candy was kind, accommodating and a professional for my hair cut. She knew exactly what type of cut would flatter my face shape and recommended styling methods. I also love how she knew how to deal with my thick, corse Asian hair. First hairstylist in the Bay Area and I'm so glad I got to have her!
Mar 15, 2023
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So happy with my hair cut from Candy King! I booked her for a women's long haircut. She took time to ask me what exactly I wanted, looked at my reference photos and gave her own suggestions as to what would work for me in terms of texture and length. When taking off length, she confirmed verbally and then made the smallest cut to show me exactly how much she was taking off. Multiple times when cutting length and layering, she would check that both sides of the hair were even. Half an hour in to the appointment, she stepped away to block off more time in the scheduling app so that she wouldn't have to rush my cut which I really appreciated. We agreed that my hair needed a lot of thinning and Candy spent a lot of time thinning it out strategically, going back over the sections that needed more and checking for consistency. After she was done, she made sure I was happy with the cut and styling before letting me leave. I also think that the pricing is very fair for what you get and she keeps her salon clean. Candy was very friendly and I will be returning here! Thank you Candy!!
Mar 15, 2022
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Ruben only reserved 30 minutes to cut my hair apparently!!!! My hair is a type 3C curly hair that I’ve grown over the course of almost 3 YEARS and I specified that I had a long curly hair before making my appointment. It makes me furious to think that someone would go over my hair in just HALF AN HOUR, I was sincerely expecting more experience from someone that has been over 20 years in the business. Glad I haven’t gone there and never will!!
I will now be charged the full amount because I’m not showing up so he can race against the clock to cut my hair… just great!
Jan 10, 2022
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Candy is great. I've been coming to Elite Salon for 10 years. Pro tip: if you're not heading home after your haircut ask her to rinse your hair.
Nov 28, 2021
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I don't like to give negative reviews, but my hair is severely damaged after getting highlights here. My hair gets all matted when I wet it prior to shampooing - I can't even run my fingers through my hair. My hair is dry, brittle and breaking. Plus the color just didn't come out the way I wanted. After giving them three chances to get the color right, I've decided to go elsewhere. I gave them two stars because they do give good haircuts and the prices are reasonable.
Nov 25, 2021
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Candy is fantastic! I had long hair for about 6 years and came here (after much apprehension) to cut it short again. Candy was very considerate and helped me decide on a length I was comfortable with. She left it a little longer than I wanted because it was such a big change and said that I could come back and she could take a little more off if I wanted. I ended up wanting to cut a little more off, so I went back the next day and Candy cut my hair again for FREE. She was so patient and understanding. I will definitely be going back to Candy for my next haircuts!
May 19, 2021
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This is my favorite salon in SF. I am from nyc so I have somewhat high standards in the beauty dept :)
The space is causal clean and comfortable. The hospitality incredible - you really get a focused personalized experience.
I get blond highlights and blow outs here and love they way it comes out.
Highly recommend!
Feb 28, 2021
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I found this place on Yelp. Scheduled an appointment for a blow out. I was five minutes late and Ruben called. I can tell he was a stickler for time. But I got a lot of compliments on my hair. I honestly thought my ends were too dried but it still looked good.
Dec 23, 2019
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Ruben is great, highly recommended!
Does what you ask him to do when you have a defined view, will recommend things and be creative when you don't. Highly recommended
Aug 15, 2019
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Candy is just awesome. This review is a long time coming... I found Elite Salon about three years ago after a series of disappointments and Candy hooked me up. I've got a lot of thick hair that seems to screw up other stylists. I even used to bring in pictures of Ronaldo (soccer) and she gladly accepted the challenge.
Having moved to the East Bay, I've tried some new stylists and have been let down. So now, I drag my ass back to the city and Elite Salon's Candy King. (She's also real nice and doesn't even mention it when she fixes up a cut someone else screwed up.... and I know she knows).
Mar 15, 2019
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Candy has been cutting my hair for the past 6 months -- I've been happy with the stylish haircuts that she's given me. She is efficient, friendly, and skilled. The online booking system also makes the reservation process very easy.
Mar 15, 2019
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It was my first time visiting and I am glad I did. The salon is nestled in a nice community with plenty to do both before and after. I had the pleasure of getting a haircut by Ruben who made me feel welcome in their comfortable salon. The quality of service is well beyond what I've experienced elsewhere and I highly recommend to anyone who is able! Thanks Ruben! Love the Haircut!
Mar 15, 2016
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Candy did a great job on my long full frizzy mane. She understood my hair type and worked accordingly. She even gave a brief head massage during the conditioning, not a scratchy scrub but real pressure point massage! It was so relaxing. You can also book appointments online through their website which is super convenient. I will definitely go back.