Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Stylist in the Bay Area
Hair By Sofia is a premier hair styling and color specialist studio serving clients in San Francisco and Sonoma, California. With over 15 years of professional experience, Sofia Palumbo delivers personalized hair care tailored to individual needs, lifestyles, and maintenance requirements. Her expertise spans trending cuts, balayage techniques, and restorative treatments that prioritize hair health without compromising style. Clients benefit from flexible scheduling, community-focused service, and specialized bridal hairstyling. Sofia's mastery in dimensional coloring, precision cuts, and smoothing treatments has earned her recognition as a top Bay Area stylist.The studio operates from two locationsRingolevio in San Francisco and Salon Novo in Sonomaoffering convenient access to high-quality hair services. Client testimonials highlight Sofia's exceptional listening skills, professionalism, and ability to create transformative looks. From short funky cuts to long-layered styles, the studio caters to diverse aesthetic preferences while maintaining strict attention to hair integrity. Regular clients appreciate the stylist's adaptability, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering consistently excellent results.
Services
Haircuts & Styles
Balayage
Smoothing Treatments
Bridal Styling
Hair Color
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of professional hairstyling experience in the Bay Area
- Our services are tailored to individual lifestyle and maintenance needs
- We operate from convenient San Francisco and Sonoma locations
- Specialists in dimensional coloring techniques and precision cuts
- Proven track record of client satisfaction with 5-star Yelp reviews
What people say
Totally different look
Best stylist
Great listener
Professional and sweet
Awesome haircut
Services
Haircuts & Styles
Custom haircuts tailored to individual features and lifestyle needs. Our services include precision cuts, long-layered styles, and trendy shaggy designs. Stylists adapt techniques to maintain hair health while achieving desired aesthetics.
Balayage
Hand-painted coloring technique creating natural dimension and movement. Specialists apply strategic highlights for low-maintenance, sun-kissed effects that enhance natural hair texture and tone.
Smoothing Treatments
Advanced keratin and glycolic treatments for frizz control and hair smoothing. Services include Brazilian blowouts and permanent wave options that preserve hair integrity while improving manageability.
Bridal Styling
Specialized bridal hair services including trial sessions and event-day styling. Experts create elegant updos, braided designs, and formal styles that complement wedding attire and photography needs.
Hair Color
Full range of coloring options from root touch-ups to complete color transformations. Services include peekaboo highlights, lowlights, and toning treatments for vibrant, long-lasting results.
People
Sofia Palumbo
Master Stylist, Colorist & Bridal Specialist
With 15+ years of experience, Sofia Palumbo specializes in custom cuts, dimensional coloring, and bridal hairstyling. Known for her attentive approach and technical expertise, she serves clients across two Bay Area locations.
Questions
What services does Hair By Sofia offer?
We provide haircuts, balayage, smoothing treatments, bridal styling, and full color services including highlights and toning.
How can I book an appointment?
Schedule online through our website or contact us directly via phone at 415-370-3126.
How experienced is the stylist?
Sofia Palumbo has 15+ years of professional experience with consistent 5-star client reviews.
Where are your locations?
We operate from Ringolevio in San Francisco and Salon Novo in Sonoma, California.
Do you offer bridal services?
Yes, we provide bridal consultations, trial sessions, and event-day hairstyling for weddings.
What pricing options exist?
Prices vary by service starting at $82 for men's cuts up to $220 for smoothing treatments.
Reviews (4)
Ingrid P.
Jun 22, 2016
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I found my gal!!! I sat down with desire for something new but no real vision and 50 minutes later I walk out with totally different look and beautifully styled to boot. This cut works with my natural texture and curl, so no need for tons of prep time in the morning.. a huge win. Sofia clearly has passion for her work, and a creative eye. I'll use her for cuts and up-do's in the future. Haven't seen her work with color, but she says she does it all.
Salon was pleasant, nice view of the bay, plenty of street parking on the most east end of Union. No big up sale with product, just
Salon was pleasant, nice view of the bay, plenty of street parking on the most east end of Union. No big up sale with product, just
James A.
Jun 16, 2016
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A great stylist; don't be intimidated by the salon as Sofia cuts Men's hair as well. You can see from my avatar I am bald; but my 12-year-old son has George Clooney hair, the perfect canvas for her creativity. Sofia also provided a breezy narrative to keep him talking about what he wanted and... Magnifique. I think he said thank you a thousand times while leaving Ringolevio. A 10 points experience.
K. P.
Apr 01, 2016
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Sofia is the best!!! I see her in both San Francisco AND Sonoma and would follow her to Mars if necessary. She is one of those rare stylists who is equally great at cut/style *and* color. Always professional, sweet, and quick to respond to appointment requests. She makes me look 10 years younger and 10 pounds lighter. She's the best!!!
Sean D.
Mar 15, 2016
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Sofia has been cutting and styling my hair for over a year and a half; and I have nothing but good things to say about her! On a monthly basis I know exactly what to expect and I know I can count on her to deliver. She's accommodating with her availability, even on late notice. I'm always pleased with my haircuts and I highly recommend her work!
