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Special FX Salon & Day Spa

Special FX Salon & Day Spa

Hair salon in San Jose, CA

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Special FX Salon & Day Spa has operated since 1988, when it began as a single chair. The salon says it serves downtown professionals, families and busy clients who want a quick blowout.

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Special FX Salon & Day Spa has operated since 1988, when it began as a single chair. The salon says it serves downtown professionals, families and busy clients who want a quick blowout.

The salon says its philosophy puts a client's hair health ahead of passing trends, and it describes its work as real craftsmanship rather than quick trends. It says its stylists are rigorously trained in Kerastase, Redken and Pureology techniques, and it uses those product lines along with Pravana Vivids for bold custom color.

Color services include retouches, vivid colors and custom highlights, using Redken and Pureology formulas, Fusion color and Shades gloss. Every haircut includes a signature blowout, and the menu also covers precision cuts, barber styles and children's first trims.

Extensions are custom Bellami Professional hair, installed by the hour so time and technique match each client's hair. Installers can use tape-in, K-tip, I-tip, volume weft or micropoint methods. A consultation before a first appointment covers length, fullness, application method and maintenance.

Beyond hair, the salon offers gel manicures with long-lasting color and chip-free shine, custom nail art and foot care, facial waxing, makeup applications from everyday looks to bold glam, and makeup lessons. Clients can book online and buy gift cards through the website. Hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Puts hair health ahead of passing trends, which the salon describes as real craftsmanship over quick styling.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Brow tints, all-over and partial color, toners, face framing, foil highlights and balayage, using Redken, Pureology, Pravana, Fusion and Shades products.

  • Brow Tint $18
  • Additional Color (Up to 1 oz) $29
  • Toner $46
  • Face Frame (Up to .05 oz) $47
  • Shades Clear $56
  • Color Up to 1 oz Fusion + Shades Up to 1 oz $92
  • Pravana $93
  • Partial Foil (Up to 2 oz Color, Includes Bonder) $114
  • Full Foil (Over 2 oz and Up to 3 oz, Includes Bonder) $138
  • Balayage (2 Scoops 1 oz Bleach) $162

Custom Bellami Professional hair extensions installed by the hour, with a consultation offered before a first appointment.

  • Extensions Consultation Consultation

Waxing for the lip, chin, brow and full face.

  • Chin $15+
  • Chin (Wax) $15
  • Lip $15+
  • Lip (Wax) $15
  • Brow $22+
  • Brow (Wax) $22
  • Full Face $49+
  • Full Face (Wax) $49

Precision cuts, barber cuts, children's haircuts, blowouts, heat styling, special occasion styling and hair treatments, with a signature blowout included in every cut.

  • Bang Trim $17
  • Beard Trim $17
  • Extra Time (Flat Iron, etc.) $21
  • Redken ABC $35
  • Hair Treatment (Pureology, Metal Detox, Mizani) $37
  • Luxury Hair Treatment (K18) $39
  • Barber Cut $54
  • Child's Haircut (<12) $54
  • Shampoo Blow Dry $54
  • Luxury Blow Out (Includes Luxury Treatment) $93
  • Special Occasion $93
  • Signature Cut & Style (Includes Luxury Treatment) $106

Makeup applications from natural everyday looks to bold glam for special occasions, plus makeup lessons.

  • Application (1 Hour) $73
  • Lesson $100

Gel manicures with long-lasting color, custom nail art and foot care.

  • Gel Manicure $40

Perms customized to hair texture for soft waves or defined curls, and straightening services. A haircut is not included with a full perm.

  • Full Perm (31+ Rods) $129
  • Straightening $135

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.specialfxsalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Bellami Professional extensions with five installation methods, timed hourly for each client
  • Every haircut includes a signature blowout
  • Redken and Pureology color formulas, plus Pravana Vivids for bold custom color
  • Signature Cut & Style with a luxury treatment, starting at $106
  • Extensions consultation before a first Bellami appointment
  • Online reservations and gift cards through the website
Good for
  • downtown professionals
  • families
  • busy clients wanting a quick blowout
  • bold or vibrant color
  • extensions for added length or fullness
  • children's first haircuts
  • special occasion styling
  • makeup lessons
Treats
  • hair health
  • hair color and highlights
  • bold custom color
  • added length and fullness
  • perms for waves or curls
  • straightening
  • unwanted facial hair
  • nail color and care
  • makeup for events
Techniques
  • balayage
  • partial and full foil
  • retouches
  • toner
  • face frame
  • brow tint
  • Fusion color
  • Shades gloss
  • Pravana Vivids
  • Bellami tape-in

Products & treatments

  • Kerastase
  • Redken
  • Pureology
  • Pravana Vivids
  • Bellami Professional
  • Fusion color
  • Shades gloss
  • Mizani
  • K18
  • Metal Detox

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