Tuscany Hair Design

Got one of the best haircuts I’ve had a few months ago from Teresa! Very kind service and I’d highly recommend the salon.

My rating is for Cora, who is a skilled artist in haircuts. She listens to what you say, offers suggestions and then does an excellent cut. She cut my hair for years, then I lost track of her. I found her recently with the assistance of Peace B, and am so glad.
The shop was large, clean and well-​maintained. It was calm and quiet in the middle of the busy Grant Shopping Center. Plenty of parking and easy access. Walk-​ins are accepted.

I waited here for an hour and nobody helped me, I even had an appointment and they ignored my request for their attention

Teresa did an AMAZING job! Gave me exactly the color I was looking for & highlighted to perfection!

This place is wonderful I got great service from Jessica/​Beauty concepts, she did exactly what I wanted and asked me how I liked it. I told her to put her own creative Twist and she did a wonderful job. the price was very fair and I will definitely be coming back here. she also cuts mens hair, looking forward to sending my husband here soon.
thank you Jessica!

Please dont come here! Worse and fraud! I was there 2days ago and found her from Unilocal.I came here cause I want my hair to be cut long layered in v shape. She chopped my hair very short from my butt to bra line. I told her to trim my hair from 3 – 4 inches only, keep the length. And layered it. She cut so short and choppy. Like uneven. I didn’t realize that it was way off from the back. Cut straight and not layered. When I get home I showered I saw all the mess she did. She messed up my hair totally horrible. And guess what she even charge me $ 50 for haircut?. Because my hair is thick and long? Who does that?!. I do want to go back and ask her to fix my hair but I get it might get worse. So I went to other hair salon to fix my hair she did exactly what I want but my hair shorter now. But it looks great…. And I paid $ 18 only. If I were you think twice before coming hair. I’m sorry I do respect old people but she’s sucks!

Mimi is a greedy lady. If you come bring an expensive purse so she can give you special treatment (if you catch my drift).

Mimi is a greedy lady! One day I ll drive by and see this place closed down and i wont be surprised. People will eventually see this place for it is.

$ 35 for a very mediocre trim for men, very disappointed… will not return for sure!

After 25 years I have finally found someone who does a wonderful job with my hair. Mimi at Tuscany on Grant Road in Mountain View.
For the last 10 years I cut my own hair because I was tired of paying people to ruin it.
After a girlfriend talked me into going to her hair dresser and leaving once more upset, I walked into Tuscany and after giving MiMi grief before she even touched my hair, asked her to fix the mess. At first I got the feeling that she didn’t want to deal with me because of my attitude, but I talked her into fixing it for me as I needed it fixed for an event that evening.
She did exactly what I asked for.
One month later I returned with reluctance since I had a history of disappointments at the hair dresser. Again I went on about how much I do not trust hair stylists with my hair as they either cut too much and or do what they want and not what I asked for. She told me she did not want to touch my hair if I did not trust her. Once more I sat in her chair and this is the 5^th time she has cut my hair and cut it exactly the want I want it. I have curly hair, and I am impressed with how well she understands the various hair types and how well she listens and does as you ask. Both of my daughters, who are as fussy as I am are happy with her. They too shared my frustration, so you can imagine what a relief it is to walk in, sit down and enjoy the experience.
I work in Television and I recommend her to all my friends to her as we all like to look our best when we are on camera.
I recommend Mimi 100% and what’s more is she is affordable.
JG

I always get my hair cut by Mimi the owner. She knows exactly what works for my hair before I do. She is unhurried, friendly and chatty. I am not going anywhere else for my hair cuts and will trust my hair to Mimi’s expert hands.

I called in for an appointment on a Saturday morning and was able to get in later at 5 pm that day. Mimi, the salon owner, cut my hair. I really like the cut and she definitely was a sweet, kind hearted lady.
4 starts because I paid $ 65 (my hair is long and thick so I got charged an extra $ 10) but I am very satisfied with the quality of my cut.

After moving to San Jose, I still readily commute up to Mountain View for a haircut from Mimi. Given, I don’t go as often as I should, but after a couple attempts in San Jose, I know it is worth a drive for a cut I can count on.

I don’t know who Christy is but apparently everyone loves her haha.
I have only been here once, but I definately think I would go again.
I forget her name who cut my hair, but I think she is the owner. might be mimi? I am not sure.
Anyways…
I came in right when my appointment was set and she sit me down right away. Washed my hair and started her consult.
I told her what I wanted and through out the hair cut she kept asking and reassuring me of how short I wanted it.
I wanted it longer in the front, but she kept trimming the bottom telling me it needs to blend. Unfortunately she cut it about an inch shorter than I had wanted, but my haircut was still very cute. I just wanted it a little longer.
She did a really good job. No crazy random short flyaways or un eveness. She was very particular and checked to make sure both sides were even… She actually did this for a very long time, which I think is what resulted in her cutting it a total of an inch shorter than I wanted. Little by little each side not quite even enough so she’d keep trimming a tiny bit over and over again and it did add up.
I didn’t hate my hair cut at all. I thought it turned out super cute.
All in all I minused one star because I really wanted it a bit longer, but She did do a good over all job. She was also gentel which is good because my head is kind of sensitive. :)
I went about a month ago. $ 50 was kinda on the high priced end for me, but I definately feel it was worth it especially since I have been having bad experiences at cheap hair cut places. Besides, she washed (warm and relaxing mini head massage), consult, cut very well and blowdryed/​everyday styled my hair… worth it right?
I am thinking about going back maybe next month for a trim.

I have been searching for months for an amazing hairdresser and Unilocal!pulled through with my search ending with Christy at Tuscany Hair Design. Christy is easy to work with because she is super friendly and sweet. She shampooed my long hair three times and then we went back to the seat to discuss what look I wanted and what styles actually would look good on me after the cut and also when it grows out. Christy was honest about the styles and gave me great tips on hair care. In the end, she handed me her business card and I left feeling happy and looking good.

This is a very clean salon with great service. I have been going to Christy for over five years now and her professionalism and service has been top notch. She is also certified by Vidal Sassoon as well.
The best way to reach her is by her cell 650.557.6831 to make an appointment.

I’ve been to Tuscany 2x now — the first based on Unilocal reviews and the second time because I liked what she did the first time…
I am naturally very, very hesitant about going to salons. I have very, very fine, straight hair which isn’t easy to deal with for some. Mimi was able to right away point out the right color for me and made some suggestions to the cut I already had. She added some highlights which are just subtle enough to compliment without being overbearing or trendy.
After seeing Mimi in May — I had to attend a work function in the south of France and Paris; during the trip I’ve never had so many people compliment me on my hair.
I am definitely going back to see Mimi.

Ok, 2.5 stars.
When I made my appointment to see Mimi, she had gotten all 5-​star reviews, so needless to say my expectations were VERY high.
I didn’t have to wait very long as Mimi was just finishing up a male client who didn’t have very much hair to begin with. She sits me down in the chair, rips out my hair tie, and instructs me to go get an apron. She knows I’m a new client, so when I give her a blank stare she tells curtly me they are in the back of the salon on the left. Ok, thanks.
Once I get my apron and sit back down, she starts fluffing up my hair and I explain the color that I would like. She then starts telling me my hair color is totally uneven and keeps saying, «look, look, this is brown and this is orange.» Ok, got it lady… the reason I’m getting my hair dyed is because the color isn’t good anymore, but thanks for insulting me.
She mixes the dye and starts… slopping the stuff everywhere and making a pretty good mess of it. I get it all over my forehead and even on my cheek (but of course I didn’t notice the splotch on my cheek until hours later when it wouldn’t come off). She even almost gets it in my eye, and whispers «sorry.»
When we go wash the dye out, she doesn’t actually get all of it, so I had to go back to get it washed again before she starts the cut. Don’t you know how to wash hair after all this time?
I ask for long layers, and she pulls out this picture from her drawer that is so old and crinkled she should be embarrassed to show it. She tells me she gives this haircut to lots of ladies. I say ok; from what I can actually tell from the picture, the hair looks good. Now she starts insulting my haircut. «You don’t have layers now,» she tell me. Oh? Then why is the bottom of my hair different lengths? I’m pretty sure that’s the definition of layers. Instead of arguing with her, I just shut my trap.
Now, on to the styling. I’ve got thick hair with a bit of wave to it, so it can take some work to dry. Mimi is so rough with the hairbrush I can’t even hold my head still enough to read my magazine. No joke, my head it being jerked from side to side.
The finished product looks pretty good, but she put in loads of product (and I don’t usually use anything in my hair so I can easily run my fingers through it) so when I try to touch it I just feel like i need to wash my hair again.
The bill was $ 140, though she tells me it would be $ 10 cheaper the next time because she would just do my roots and not my whole head. Wow… $ 10 for not having to color a whole foot of hair length… what a deal [sarcasm].
So, while she was sloppy and rough, I must admit that the color is great and the cut does actually look really good. But I will not be insulted by my hairstylist nor put up with such amateurism.

It looks like I’m in the minority with everyone else giving Mimi 5 stars, but they seem to be all good friends of hers or something. So far, Unilocal hasn’t helped me find a good stylist. I’m not sure some of the people who Unilocal know what a good stylist is. If you think a good stylist is one who can give you a nice trim, but it’s okay if she/​he doesn’t get more complicated cuts quite right and really doesn’t know how to blow dry, you are woefully inexperienced.
A good stylist is one who listens well, makes great suggestions, and when it comes time to color, cut, and blow dry, is great at each step. Such a stylist snips or razor cuts rapidly and is meticulous with how the hair falls and moves. He/​she pays attention to color and applies it expertly, while making sure highlights are well placed for natural parting. Such a stylist blow dries with skill, using a large round brush and following the hair dryer to the ends for a perfect flip that is glossy and can’t be matched at home. When you walk out of a salon, you feel and look like a million bucks! You have a movie star hairdo that you paid just $ 160 — $ 200 for and it was worth every penny.
I’ve now gone to two salons on the basis of great Unilocal reviews and have been HUGELY disappointed. One of them being this salon.
When I walk in for my appointment, Mimi is finishing up with another client. First impressions aren’t good. The salon is completely empty except for them. There are no other stylists at other stations, and those stations are not stocked. Obviously, Mimi is running this salon by herself.
Mimi is also an older lady, in her early 50s, with a perm that is dated and unflattering. I think, oh no, not again (see my Los Altos salon review). Hair stylists who don’t themselves have a nice hairstyle is almost always a bad sign. I don’t sit there for long, flipping through one of the magazines, before I notice that the client is not happy with her haircut or blow dry. She has red, kinky hair that needs a strong hand at blow drying and a flat iron to get perfectly straight and glossy.
When Mimi tells her she’s done, the lady just sits there, moving her head from side to side as she looks in the mirror, clearly not wowed. She says, «It’s not done. It shouldn’t be frizzy like this…» Mimi sighs and is clearly impatient. She blow dries it for another 5 minutes and doesn’t make a bit of difference. Her movements are hesitant, impatient, inexpert. My bad feeling gets worse.
Mimi clearly is finished the second time, taking off the client’s apron, but the lady is not happy. She slowly gets up and when she goes to pay, she has a look and attitude that is not pleased, though she doesn’t say anything. She pays and goes, with frizzy hair that doesn’t look like she just paid $ 170 to have it cut, colored, and styled.
I almost walk out at this point. But Mimi turns to me and gestures towards the chair. I’m trapped. I decide to make the best of it. She’s very friendly. I tell her I want long layers and highlights. The color I pick out is just two shades lighter than my normal hair color with a bit of red. I also ask for lowlights and I let her know I like my highlights very fine. She’s okay at applying the color, she seems fairly competent and I stop paying attention. During this time, I find out she’s had the salon for a year and has had a problem getting other hair stylists to lease the open stations.
That’ll teach me to not pay attention. When she rinses my hair, the highlights are BLOND and chunky! Oh, and no hint of the color I picked out.
Then, she doesn’t know what long layers are. From what other stylists have told me, it’s when only the last two inches of the hair is layered. I didn’t know it at the time, so I said it’s when the layers don’t go very high. She proceeds to layer my hair all the way up to my ears. Okkkaaayyy. I guess I can live with it.
Lastly, she blow dries my hair, at which she is not good at, but not horrible. Better than the last gal I tried, but she certainly isn’t able to put the flip in my hair like other sylists can. She charges me $ 167 for the highlights and cut, and extra for the lowlights.
The next day, after a shower, I notice that the layers are WAY uneven. One side has longer layers than the other and when my hair is dry without styling, I look like a punk rocker with choppy ends all over my head. I MUST use a curling iron on my hair or go around looking like my hair was attacked by a chainsaw.
Well, I’m not going back to Mimi. Definitely not worth the money!

I know the owner, Mimi, personally through my dad and she is extremely nice and alway happy. I got a few hair cuts from her before she had me design a website for the salon. (You should give it a peek.)
I always leave with a hair cut that I am very satisfied with. I was slightly skeptical of switching from a barber shop to a salon like this one but I was very pleasantly surprised. Mimi gave me the best hair cut I have had in years! (and I continue to get absolutely perfect cuts) And, I always leave feeling super clean too! (I’m used to barber shops where they don’t wash your hair before cutting it…)
The salon is brand new. Everything in the place looks clean and pretty. It is very well designed too.
I would definitely recommend Tuscany Hair Design to anyone who wants a satisfying and relaxing salon.