Shear Magic

Came here for the first time ever today and I am not disappointed. I called last minute and Dana took my appointment. She was very sweet and had a fun personality. She gave me exactly what I asked for and made my hair flowy and FABULOUS!!! I would recommend her to anyone and I will be returning soon :)

This review is for Vicky! This has been one of those reviews that should have been done months ago; but better late than never. Anyway, I go to Vicky to get my hair cut and colored. She always takes her time and allocates enough space in her schedule to do a thorough job. I always walk away feeling like she did exactly as I had hoped. This last time, I asked for a darker than usual brown tone, and she made honest suggestions that were much appreciated.
The salon is close to the Burlingame Caltrain station (California and Burlingame Avenue). Parking is easy and she is always very flexible with my appointments. If you need a simple or complex hair cut, Vicky is the person to go to!

So if you saw my hair in all its glory, you wouldn’t think I was Filipino. My hair is big, coarse, and thick. Far from straight. With big waves. It frizzes out in all directions when it’s humid, but will behave if and only IF cut by Vivian.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have met Vivian a little over a year ago, and she has been the only one to know how to deal with my crazy hair. She cuts and colors it just right, and is honest about her opinions about whether the color might be too light for my complexion. She knows how to cut it just enough to frame and flatter my round face. Just a trim? She has that down. Just three inches? She will listen.
If you’re looking for someone intuitive and skilled with her scissors, she’s my number one recommendation!

This review is for Vivian. She is the absolute best. Every time I leave her chair I feel like a new person. I have long, very thin hair and she knows how to cut the layers unlike anybody who has done layers on my hair before. When I say just the ends, she only takes off the ends… no additional length lost. I also do a basic all around color, but the shade always comes out perfectly. I can’t say enough about Vivian because she truly does a wonderful job!

Just moved to Burlingame and got a referral to go to Vickie at Shear Magic. I was hesitant to try a new hair dresser since i had been going to a prior girl for 10 yrs. I had an appointment to get my hair hi lighted and cut. I usually only cut a half inch from the bottom with layers. With the high lights, she used 3 different colors: blonde, dark blonde and Carmel. I was happy with my hair and got compliments from my husband who is my biggest critic.

I have been going to Danielle at Shear Magic for 19 years! I recently moved to Santa Monica and recently went to someone in LA which made me realize how great Danielle is. Her personality, kindness, talent, and most importantly for me her cleanliness far exceeds any stylist I have been to. I have referred many friends to Danielle and they couldn’t be happier with their hair and their overall all experience which has lead them to keep going back. Danielle is truly one of the best!

Vicky has been cutting my hair for almost 2 yrs now. She is FANTASTIC! I have wavy hair and I sometimes go several months without cutting it. As soon as I tell Vicky what I want she works her magic and my hair comes out beautiful. The cost is $ 40 which you can’t beat for the Bay Area. My very picky teenage stepdaughter went to her after I had my 1^st cut and she was thrilled with the cut she got from Vicky. I highly recommend her. Not only is she very talented but she is a sweet and friendly person.

I’ve been going to Vicky for a number of years now. I have difficult hair and she makes it look good everytime! She listens and adheres to my requests and is extremely friendly and professional. I recommend her to anyone.

Another glowing review for Vicky :)
I was referred by a coworker to see Vicky at Shear Magic. I was looking for a place close to home that could be a go-​to place, since I’ve had problems keeping stylists consistent. I came for a consultation 2 weeks prior to making a formal appointment to check the place out. Vicky is very friendly and professional. We went over colors and cut styles that I was looking to achieve. Vicky is very knowledgeable and offered her recommendations. Day of my appointment she called to see if I could come in a little earlier than my scheduled time. I was free, so I happily came by. Came out to a fresh cut and color. Free bang trim on my next visit :) Didn’t get any of that «pushing products» that I get with other salons. She merely suggested going to Target or Safeway to buy color protecting shampoo. I do that anyways, but was glad not to feel any pressure to buy anything fancy for haircare.
Definitely recommended. Be sure to make an appointment!

I have been a customer of Vickie’s for a very long time. So long in fact that she had done my hair for my high school prom junior year. Yes, I am a regular.
I am an adventurous person who changes her hair color and cut quite often and it usually begins with a phone call along the lines of «I’m bored… Let’s do something fun.» And each time, Vickie comes through! I’ve been blond, auburn, dark chocolate, and everything in between and Vickie has done a phenomenal job on everything.
Not to say that there haven’t been mess-​ups, especially with my hair that tends to pull a lot of red, but Vickie has always taken the time to fix it and make sure that I walk out of that salon turning heads. She is incredibly accommodating of my ridiculously hectic schedule (although I always try to schedule a week or two in advance especially if I have an event coming up), her prices are fabulous for the kind of service that she gives, and it’s a pleasure to be around her. She always remembers the little details and tries to put a personal touch on every client.
Although I haven’t had much experience with the other stylists, they are always pleasant and friendly whenever I’m there and are always ready to weigh in with an opinion.
I’ve recommended Vickie to my mother and my friends, and they have always been very pleased with the job that she does. In fact, my mother has also become a regular.

I normally go here for their esthetician who has her stuff set up in a back room. Edith is the best! She really takes her time and care when working on your face!
All staff at shear magic are really welcoming when you walk in! This review is just for the overall atmosphere of the salon and how nice they are to you when you enter: D

Another glowing review for Vickie! I absolutely love her. I’ve been going to her for almost a year now. She listens to what your needs and wants are. She doesn’t push any products whatsoever and gives you tips and pointers on how to make your hair look fabulous. I love her. I finally found the ONE. No more bad haircuts for this chica. Thanks Vickie! The bangs are growing on me!

Shear Magic is a pretty basic, no frills salon with a well-​priced cut. At only $ 40 a cut, you don’t mind the outdated décor of the salon. I had my hair cut by Vicky and she was very friendly and converational. I wanted my hair cut in long layers and Vicky did a nice job freshening up my locks.
My only criticism is that it was quite a bit shorter than I had asked for (especially once it dried) and she apologized for it. The cut was cute, but it barely grazed my shoulders and I would’ve liked if she kept the overall length an inch or 2 longer. I have my birthday weekend next week, so it was a risk to cut my hair, but in a month of so, it should be fine.
Not a bad salon for a lower priced cut, just be specific and clear about your hair length (err on the side of caution!).

Never in my life have I gotten more compliments on my hair!
Vickie has cut my hair a few times now, but finally, I went in for color. Well, I’m not sure what in the hell I was waiting for… I look AWESOME!
Do not hesitate to make an appointment with Vickie. She is really nice and does a fabulous job!