Paper Doll Hair Studio

I can't tell you how hard it was for me when I first moved here to find someone who I can trust my hair to! Now Iv'e been with Joynani for a little over a year now and I can truly say she is the best! She is very well educated in color and cuts and knows what I want and listens to me every time I see her. She really takes her time with me and I love her conversation as well. I dance for a proffesional team and I get my hair styled before games by this guy who was a top educator and he just raves about my haircolor and cut everytime! I tell him ""yep that's why she is my girl!"" If you really want to look your best then you know who to try hands down Joynani is a keeper! Pros: always great service more

My regular nail salon in Santa Cruz was closed temporarily, so I made an appointment with Hanh at Alooks based on the salon reviews here. I was really happy! Hanh took more time with my nails than did my usual technician in Santa Cruz, and she did a much better job. Normally, my acrylics will begin to separate around the edges after the first several days. But that did not happen when Hahn worked on them. In fact, more than a week later, they still look great. And the gel coating was perfectly smooth, with no ""fuzz"" or bumps or irregularities. She took a lot of time to get the edges perfect, to match the nail lengths, to clean up my cuticles, and to make a very thin but strong nail. (My previous technician made very thick nails that did not hold up as well.)\r \r Hanh takes more time, and she charges a few dollars more than my previous salon, but the difference is well worth it for nails that continue to look great. \r \r The salon is also convenient to anyone working downtown, so you can take a long lunch to get your nails done. Nearby restaurants and cafes are great for grabbing take-out on the way back to work. If you park in the city garage next door, it will cost about $10, so you might try parking on the street at the meters (a few are on Post Street), or you can walk because it's close to Market St, Santa Clara, etc. \r more

I am soo happy everytime JOY cuts my hair, she does such a good job! She makes me feel better and better about myself, and I look more than 10 years younger now! Iv'e worked at a lot of spas and I am very serious about How stylists cut my hair. I don't care how much I pay for a haircut I just want it to look good and for it to change my character and make me feel better when I leave. I have lived everywhere up and down california and have found good hair stylists But JOY is differen't! She can picture what style and color will look good on you and make it happen! She is the best hair stylist you can meet. She is soo nice and proffesional, and is very good at what she does!!! Pros: You will know you made the right choice. more

I've been going to the same stylist for over 9 years and needed a change . I looked towards Yelp and found ALOOKS. I went during my luch and haved a consultation with KITTY. She asked several questions so she would get to know you/your style. And since Alooks got great reviews I didn't think Kitty would screw up on my hair. Well finally before Thanksgiving get my hair done ( color, High-cut). I went back to work and people noticed. I NEVER received so many compliments on my hair before.\r If you're looking around in the area for a new stylist or to try something different, don't hesitate on call Alooks. Pros: Nice customer services Cons: parking some times more

The atmosphere is very lovely and unpretentious. The Salon is super clean, the staff were super helpful and friendly. I happened to drive by the salon an saw their sing, called, got an appoinment right away with KITTY and the rest was history! My hair looks amazing now!. I am so happy with this salon. I have been ""hair salon homeless"" for the past year but now have a place I can call my own!! more

My sis and I have been going to Vivian for almost five year. Vivian is delicate to her work. Vivian is the very BEST in the trade when it comes to professional straightening! We had never tried anything like this before and all we can say is that this has totally and completely changed our life! We are no longer a ""slave"" to our hairs. Now getting ready for our busy day is a snap and our hair always looks and feels great with very little maintenance I might add! Rainy weather, humid weather now mean nothing to me or my sis as my hair still looks great no matter what kind of weather we're having! I've been a faithful client of Vivian since she first straightened my hair years ago and see her every 9 months when it's time for my touch up. She always well prepared . She is very sincere hairstylist. Pros: very consistent with her worked. :- Cons: highly recommended to Vivian more

I have been looking for a hair stylist for years and never found one I stuck to. I have this awesome stylist in New York and no one ever compare to her. This week my doughter need a haircut for a special time. I found Alooks on yelp. My doughter LOVED!! Her stylist was friendly, and very fun to talk to . My doughter's hair looks great. She loved the products used on her hair which smelled so pretty. The salon it self is very upscale. Very happy whit the experience. I think we finally found a salon we can stick with. I would recommend Alooks to anyone. Pros: good customer services! Cons: parking more

I found this salon on Cityseach and was delighted to find I could get an appoiment in the same week.The salon is beautifully kept. roomy and clean, an the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Went I told my stilist what I wanted and how I wanted it to look... she actually listened, she gave me a complete breakdown of the cut and style before. She gave me literally the best haircut of my life, and not only that, she showed me how to maintain it between cuts. she is very educational and hands-on, opinionated and encouranging. Give Alooks a try!!! Hoo by the way thank you Laura for the manicure aI love it... Pros: best services!! Cons: sometimes parking, well worth it though! more

I have not always been the type to get my hair and nails done all the time. It has been a while since I have trusted anyone to touch my hair. My sister was my stylist for years before I moved out here and of course she did a wonderful job on me. I felt comfortable telling her what I wanted without feeling judged like I have from other stylist. I've tried several other salons in the area that were over priced and full of staff that acted like they were in hollywood, with too much attitude. I found my diamond in the ruff at Alooks Salon! I was walking and seen the sign and thought I might give it a try. The street the salon is on is so quaint and really charming. I walked in and asked for a total makeover. I got color, highlights,and a cut and walked out feeling better than I have in years. I have a new look and have a new stylist, thanks Joy. Pros: stylist knows how to work with what you have, and brings it to life! more

I came to Alooks Salon because I have heard about it from several of my co-workers, and I checked out the reviews and was impressed. I thought that I might give it a try, I have been looking for a stylist for a while that knows what they are doing and actually listens and doesn't just do what they want. I found that at Alooks. My stylist Joynani was very helpful in helping me find what I was looking for and delivered exactly what I wanted beyond my expectations. I am so pleased to find her and this lovely salon. I really appreciate your help Joy!! You are awesome, see you again soon!!! Pros: You get what you want! Cons: Sometimes parking, well worth it though! more

The staff are friendly. Thai People are always so hospitable and polite. Definitely love this massage place, She worked me to the core, stretched me out, and released every single knot in my body. She totally target at my problem knots and try to work on it.OUCH, it hurts but it is GOOD! I will surely come back again whenever I need someone to release my tension knots again.. Pros: good staff!! more

Alooks is definitely a uspcale nice salon. Before I did went to uspcales salon on los gatos ( where you definitely get the uspcale attitude).. At ALOOKS definitely get the nice attitude, prices are fairly and are not frequent increases like others salons. My stylist, is very talented, creative and fun. She works with you, and I have had so many compliments on my hair. Overall it was an awesome experience. Pros: helpful front desk and staff Cons: parking some times more

Here at Alooks my stylist suggested a new look for me including a new color and I admit that this is the first time in 8 years that I absolutely LOVE my hair!. The compliments are endless too! I feel like me with my new look. I highly recommend these salon . The service was wonderful and fairly priced compared to what I paid on others salons and they do great job. Pros: great customer service! more

If you haven't tried ALOOKS you're missing out. The atmosphere is fabulous and the staff is great. Whit my stylist we spent a great deal of time looking at hair colors and photos together and talking about different options. Ultimately, I could tell she was confident she knew what she wanted to do and I told her to go for it. It came out perfect!!. When I went to work the next day co-workers asked me for the name of my stylist! She has a great eye for style and color. Thank you Alooks Pros: very professional stylist! Cons: parking some times more

It was nice and comfortable. They offered me a seat and small menu of beverages to choose from. The owner had me fill out a customer card and told me how would be servicing me today. Excellent communication. My first time cut there I wanted them to do was dramatically different from my usual style so I was apprehensive at first, but when I sow the final product I had never felt so comfortable in my own hair. They knew exactly what looked best an shaped and styled it to perfection. I HIGHLY recommend this place because of the environment, courteousy, professionalism, expertise plus it's ran very well by a great owner on staff. Pros: professional work and stylist! more

Best salon I have been to. Staff are friendly and cheer and do awesome work with my hair! The salon decor is amazing and welcoming. The service I receive is superb. I always feel like my hair expert- Joy- listens closely to what I want and has great advice when I don't know what I want. I always get compliments on my hair color and haircut!!. I highly recommend this salon! Pros: Professional work!! Cons: Parking can sometimes be a challenge, but who care when you get great services! more

I have been a customer of alooks salon for months now. I have been going to Joy for my color and cuts and really enjoy not only her work but also her willingness to please. I wanted to come on here and display my appreciation for the great service that I always receive and came across a very false comment about the salon staff. I just want to say that who ever posted that could not be anymore false about the staff and the quality of work they provide. Don't be fooled from the rude and totally false comment. Obviously the only false comment posted on here! I too believe some people have deeper problems and aren't happy with themselves so they have nothing better to do than be negative with everything. Long story short I highly recommend this place to everyone!! Thank you Joy, I'll see you soon!!! Pros: Very friendly, knowledgeable, Listens to your needs. more

Horrific. I went in just for a trim (specifying that I'm going to be in a wedding next week and didn't want any changes) and she changes the style completely, and not for the better. I opened my eyes to find thick, blunt cut bangs where there used to be a sideswept short bob. When I complained, her work got increasingly slapdash, missing spots and cutting way to short in others. I couldn't wait to get out of the chair and get someone else to do damage control. Pros: none that i can think of Cons: unskilled staff unwilling to work with you more

I found Alooks Salon, on city search and decided to try it out based on the great reviews. Everyone how works there is so nice and welcoming- no pretentious at all. When you walking, they'll offer you a drink ( they have a menu like coffe, tea, wine,juice, and it's all free). When I walked in the last time with that completely stressed, Laura look in my ayes, and said "" You look stressed"". Do you need a glass of wine?"" it could not have been a more perfect greeting. After half a glass of red wine I was a new person. I have had my hair cut by 2 different stylist there. Normally that would scare me- I tend to stick to what and how I know. But I have loved it every time, So I have gotten far more comfortable with having my hair cut by whoever is available. They overall experince was what I would expect from a High-end salon.. and not as stressful as I had expect. I Highly recommend the shop to anyone... Pros: professional staff and friendly !! more

I am guessing that I am the only men how write a review! \r I found the best in San Jose,Ca. Alooks is already know as one of the best in the Bay Area, but I think Alooks is the Best in California. I lived in LA before and paid $275.00 for color and haircut, today, I found Alooks and it was much better than my famous celed stylist in LA, you better see them before they becames real celed. Thank you for my haircut and color I really like it. Pros: friendly staff Cons: sometimes parking more