Curl Up And Dye

Jennifer Franco is amazing! I didn’t even say much nor did i even show her a picture and she got everything right. Actually, I just wanted my roots touched up. She knew what needed to be fixed and corrected before I did. Didn’t even know my hair was capable of a soft and light ash brown look with a touch of neutral highlights. I just love it!

I found this place and saw the reviews were pretty decent. It was an hour away from where I lived but I decided to take a chance. I had an appointment Saturday with Henri. My daughters (5,6) and I were having a mommy daughter day and decided we were going to get our hair done. Our appointment was scheduled at 9:30. We arrived 15 minutes (per my usual) and our stylist wasn’t even there. She arrived 5 minutes before our scheduled appointment. I thought that was very odd but none the less continued with our appointment.
She cut both girls hair and was very sweet and talkative with them. But when it came to my cut she didn’t talk at all. I felt like it was pulling teeth to get her to say anything.
On to the cuts:
My 6 year olds layers look decent they are a little choppy but she is a child. I am not too worried about that just expected a better job blending.
My 5 year old had a short straight cut and bangs. She trimmed it up nicely. My only complaint is when she curled my daughters hair to flip out the ends she use a flat iron and crimped the ends pretty badly.
My hair cut is great! I love the layers and the bangs. She did exactly what I asked in that regard. My only complaint is that my dye job is blotchy. I had blonde ends from some outgrowth. It had been over a year since my last cut and dye. My dye job is very uneven and unfortunately (didn’t notice on Saturday because she curled my hair) I don’t live close enough to hop back in and have her fix it. That being said. I will wait a few weeks and go somewhere else to have it fixed.
Over all the appointment was just ok. Not worth the hour drive and I probably won’t return.

I’ve been coming to this salon for quite a few years now and Luz does an amazing job. I have seen many happy customers arrive and depart even happier than before! The staff does a great job and Luz, the owner, is hilarious, and her prices are super competitive. Definitely worth a look!

I have been getting my hair done by Henrietta going on 20 years. Just had to give her a shout out! She is awesome! I always receive many compliments on my hair and it’s all thanks to Henrietta. My daughter goes to Sonoma State University and refuses to let anyone else touch her hair, so she waits till she gets back home, even making special trips down just to have Henrietta do her hair. That’s how good she is! Also she is truly one of the kindest, sweetest, people you will ever meet. Highly recommended.

This «salon» is straight up shady– it’s located just a few minutes from my house so I’ve given if a go a few times– thinking maybe it was just a bad stylist (with a previous experience) but nope, it’s far worse than that. Here’s the big picture:
— each stylist here is independent and their methods, policies and prices vary (I saw 2 different people for the same thing and was charged 2 heavily different prices and had 2 very different experiences)
— it’s cash only although the signs say they accept cards (but only for their beauty products not for their stylists)
— there is no listed prices or even price ranges anywhere, exempting men’s cuts (websites, in-​salon) so you have NO idea what you’ll be charged
— the owner/​manager is often not in for the entire day or is not contacted in the event a customer is unhappy– I had a horrific experience and was told to come back another day
— the stylists there are «clicky” — there is obvious tension between some stylists and don’t support or help each other. I’ve noticed this in all 3 visits, especially my last one.
— cleanliness… Yes, the building is a little hole in the wall (doesn’t necessarily mean the salon is low-​quality) and yes, The interior paint job and «decorating» or lack there of is terrible, both are easily forgiven but the floor having unswept hair? The capes, towels and brushes being used several times without washing!?! Disgusting! Granted this was noticed with only one stylist that I’ve personally seen but when there is no manager present and you go out of your way to convey these concerns especially around sanitation of the brushes and combs and things used on you and there’s nothing done… Forget this place! I’m lucky to not have walked away with lice!
I’ve been here 3 times in the last 9 months, the first time I saw Henrietta for a cut (which was done so poorly I had to have it fixed elsewhere) and I felt uncomfortable during the cut. Firstly, she had my chair turned away from the mirror, secondly she had limited conversation with me while the rest of the stylists seemed knee-​deep into sincere conversations with their clients and lastly she was drinking, snacking and texting on and off during the cut… I so upset from that experience I thought I’d never return.
But like most things in life, I gave it another go– people have off days and this place has more than one stylist so three months later I went back and saw Taryn. She was great genuine conversation attention to detail the cut was quick and clean and lo and behold she charged me $ 20 less than the stylist before.
I have tried to set up an appointment with Taryn several times since then but she works only a couple of days at the salon and most of the rest the time in Santa Cruz and the stars just didn’t align for me to be able to get my hair done by her at the salon again.
Being that I had such a good experience the previous time I decided to try this a third time– it was a last minute walk in style appointment not something I had called and planned out before hand so I got penciled in with the only available stylist Henrietta…
Please see my other review to read about my horrific third experience– two toned hair, bad attitude, overcharging, no apologies, no way to contact the manager and The other stylists saying I could come to them to fix it but they have to charge me regular price…
Jk– looks like I’m not able to review this place more than once– even though this happened over a month ago I’m still so upset the typing it up for other people read is pissing me off… Henrietta did not properly die my hair to begin with so I ended up with roots that were three shades lighter than the rest of my hair which was somehow lighter than when I came in in the first place not darker as I requested.
Even after I noticed this told her she insisted that it was the light in the salon and was reluctant to do anything about it– eventually she agreed to dye it again. unbelievably she just dyed the front half of my head (what I could easily see in the mirror) whilst having an attitude. I ended up with dye stains all over my face and neck and when she went to blow it out she was using a brush full of blonde hair– which neither I or her have!!!
She ended up asking me to pay her $ 140 even though our appointment had gone into 3 hours thanks to her «crafty work». I left the salon in tears. the next day I wore a hat because of the three different colors in my hair and a horrible cut– all of which I had to pay to have corrected elsewhere.
This whole ordeal was terrible — The manager wasn’t available same day, there was no number to reach her, I was told
to come back another day or pay another stylist fix it. After fighting, showing up at the salon 2 more times and leaving several nasty messages on the answering machine (since no one would answer the phone) I finally got my money back.
This place is not a business, it’s a joke and Henrietta is a terrible stylist.

Yolanda is the best there is! I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve got on my hair since we started going with an ash brown platinum highlight. I refer anyone and everyone who asks me! If you want a fun and friendly experience and to look and feel amazing when your done, take your money here people! You wont be disappointed! And let me add Yoli took me from black to this! And I couldn’t be happier! I trust no one else but my girl!

I’m forever grateful for my girlfriend who referred me to Jennifer Franco at Curl Up And Dye in Gilroy. I don’t know why, but for us girls, not having a hairstylist that we gel with is as unsatisfying as living at home with your parents in your childhood room when you’re in your 40s. I had found capable hairdressers before, but none of them really got me or my hair like Jennifer does. She’s very detailed and will often take a gentler approach to my sometimes spontaneous and crazy ideas — which is in the end, fit me much better and keeps me from feeling regretful after the hair is cut off.

I absolutely love how Yolanda color my hair!
She is very professional and has a wonderful personality as well, which makes it easy to communicate with her. I am her client for more than 5 years already and very happy with her! Strongly recommend!

Go see TARYN SMITH!!!
She took me from black to Blonde:)
BEWARE Anna D. Complains about little things like when a salon doesnt have the nail color she wants. or when Shes an hour and 15 minutes late to an appointment for hair. she considers that a bad experience.
But anyways i was brave enough to go see Taryn Smith after letting that bad review go to my head. She did an amazing job which im adding pictures too. She fit the best shades with my skin tone and even after harsh bleach in my hair… my hair has never felt healthier. She even reviewed how to take care of my hair and added a cooling mix to the bleach so it wouldnt itch. Overall i love it.

CUSTOMERS BEWARE!!!
If you are going to this salon beware. There is a stylist by the name of TARYN SMITH DIAN whom works there. She is not professional and does not do what hair style you ask for. I have gone in and the first time my hair came out horrible. Suppose to make it a nice carmel brown, but looked the same as it did when I arrived. But DARKER!!! Not lighter. And I had tons of spots that took over a month to blend out after multiple washes.
She is WAYYYYY over priced. Charging me $ 150 for a simple dye and cut.
Not worth the time or money to get hair done by her, I suggest you go else where or to a different stylist. I will NEVER go back to see her again. And DO NOT recommend her to anyone!

I’ve been coming to Yolanda for more than five years now. I wouldn’t trust anybody else with my hair. She’s super friendly and knows exactly what I want. I’m never disappointed.

I’ve been going to Jennifer Franco for quite a few years now because, simply, she’s incredible. She’s such a sweetheart and always has her clients’ happiness in mind.
I know nothing about hair styling or coloring, but she’s always able to fill in the blanks for me and do something I love.
For example, I recently donated my hair, and having sported a long hairstyle for so long, I was at a loss for what I wanted. I gave her free range, and the result was fabulous! In fact, strangers have approached me and asked for my stylist’s information.
Not only is Jennifer amazing, but also the shop is always clean and the staff is friendly. Overall, it’s a very welcoming place with work that apparently speaks for itself!

Luz is AMAZING! Prices are reasonable and her work is phenominal! She’s got a great eye and makes appropriate suggestions on hair cuts/​styles/​color when needed. She’s also sensitive to any hessitations that you may have. I’ve gotten more compliments on my hair from random strangers than I can count since she started doing my hair! My mom has also gotten more compliments than she’s ever gotten with the cut Luz gave her! HIGHLY recommend getting all your hair needs taken care of by her ;o)

Please please beware! I took my 3 year old son to this place to get his long curly hair trimmed. His is at home with me, never goes to daycare and had not been anywhere like a park or around other kids for 2 weeks. A week after taking him to this place he had head lice. I took him to his doctor and he said that he got the head lice about 7 days ago because he could tell how they looked. I was like my son has been no where except the hair salon. The doctor said that’s where he got it and 60% of head lice come from salons. I don’t know if all the people that cut hair at this salon do not sanitize their hair stuff but the lady that cut my son hair did not!!! I called and spoke with the owner Yolanda but she was no help and told me that it did not come from her salon. She is a very rude lady. I called the health department and they took a report and are doing a full investigation. This is wrong in all accounts. I used the Nix stuff to get the lice gone but had to end up saving my sons long curly hair because there was just to much stuff. Please please do not go to this salon at least for a while til the health department can review them and make them clean there stuff!

Love this place, wouldn’t trust anybody else with my hair.
Luz used to color my hair with punk colors (i.e. purple, pink, blue) for about 2 or 3 years straight a few years ago, she never once fried my hair, she was extremely careful and it always came out exactly like I wanted, I only stopped doing it because I needed to cut back on my expenses due to my salary going down (did I mention I followed her from where she used to work in Galleria?). Luz also used to cut my hair, I spent years going to different places and no one ever got it right until she did!
So this year, I needed a new haircut, Luz wasn’t available so I got an appt. with Henrietta, I was a little nervous but I thought –Luz wouldn’t hire someone she didn’t trust right?-. I was very pleasantly surprised, I loved my haircut, she understood what I wanted and even gave a few suggestions that worked out great. Very friendly environment too! Yes, it’s a bit of a drive from San Jose but it’s definitely worth it and I’ll drive 40 min gladly. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Remember though, Cash only.

Yolanda, Yolanda, Yolanda. This women is a god with hair, she will never push you to cut more then you want, or try something new. She is always very open and helpful, if you have a round face and your hair will look bad with bangs, she will give you a professional opinion and help you find/​decide what you need.
She is a god with color and I only trust her with my hair. She’s worth a plane flight, a long drive, a walk down the block, anything. I haven’t had much experience with any of the other girls.
But if you’re worried about your brittle thin hair and want to dye it, she is your women. she does blonde for me and my hair is so healthy even after going from brown to blonde! Just try her!
The only not so great thing is her appointment book is ALWAYS filled! so call ahead or better yet go in and meet her :)

I don’t see a single review for Henri! That’s so not cool! She is by far the best. I have been seeing Henrietta for a very, very long time.
I have recommended her to 3 other gals who love her almost as much as I do, if not more!
Henri always knows what I want and interpret whatever look it is I am going for and gives me a result that is spot on! I always get a great big wow after I have visited Henri and see my friends and family. I have long hair and I trust Henri 110% with it. When she asks me how much I would like cut off, I tell her whatever is needed and she gets it. She cuts all the dead/​split ends while maintaining my length.
When she asks what color I want, I tell her the general idea of the color, the look, what I’m after, and she totally gets it. She gives me a change without it being something competely crazy and dramatic. She will even mix colors to achieve a unique shade just for me! She will take into account my skin tone, face shape, all that to get the cut and color that’s just right for me!
She is personal, sweet, kind, and totally adorable. I have never left the salon unhappy in the least bit with my cut or color, and I’ve been many different shades and varying haircuts.
I recommended my grandma to her, who is SUPER nervous about getting a haircut/​slightly afraid since she has had such poor experience in the past with various stylists (she can be really soft spoken)…and her and Henri worked out so well together. It almost makes me sad cause since my grandma moved away, she has yet to get it cut or colored again… and it’s been about 3 years. She totally trusted Henri, and Henri did a really great job of giving her an age-​appropiate color and cut while making her hair look modern, fresh, and cute! Same goes for my recommendation for my Aunt Kelley. She was nervous with stylists and had thick, thick hair that took experience to manage and know how to cut… and Henri delivered :]
Most recently I recommended one of my coworkers to her, and she has nothing but the nicest things to say of Henri and her hair looks SO cute! I can’t wait to visit her again soon for a cut, cause it’s always the highlight of my day :]
Thank you Henri :] I highly, highly recommend Henri to anyone and everyone.
P. S. Her full name is Henrietta, I call her Henri most of the time :]

I’ve gone to Luz several times already and she always does an awesome job. She listens to what you want and she’s super nice. If your looking for a new stylist then check her out!

Jennifer, Yolanda, and Monica have done my hair and I just love this place, this is the first time in my life I get scheduled hair do’s and I feel so girly and they make me just love my hair and myself. The last hair salon I went to had a sign kid you not,“I am a beautician not a magician” Well at Curl up & dye, they have magicians. I love my hair like never in my life. I have been to so many salons here and was just getting highlighted like a chola, streaks that do not even go with my tone of skin. I have been coming here for years :) They are not like other places that always chit chat on cell phones, they give you your full attention and always make me happy even when I don’t know what the heck I want lol

CURL UP AND DYE !!!
The name of this salon caught my eye. It just so happens to be next to a cemetery too but now that would be Curl Up and DIE ;-)
I called in and got an appointment on a Saturday! Took my chances as I have been going to the same gal across the street for the past 4 years and wanted to try something new.
I got a new cut/​style from Henrietta, she was great. I came out loving my new look., which I usually do not off the bat. Going back next week for a new color. Very friendly, cozy salon.