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About Like! Hair Salon
Like! Hair Salon is a full-service hair salon and barbershop at 444 Kipling Street, a short side street off University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. The salon says it opened in 2017. It cuts and colors hair for men, women and children and also offers perms, beard work and waxing. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is free. Appointments can be booked online.
The salon describes its aim as a calm, spa-like visit, with soft music and aromatherapy scents in the room. It says it is known in particular for men's hair color.
Services
The salon posts its full menu with prices on its website. The main groups are:
- Men: a director's cut, a deluxe cut with scalp massage and a hot towel, an executive cut with a neck and shoulder massage, buzz cuts, beard and mustache trims, a straight razor line up and neck trims. The salon also lists styles such as business cuts, fades, mohawks and faux-hawks.
- Women: custom haircuts, blow-dry styling, bang trims and perms, plus styling for weddings, parties and travel.
- Kids: haircuts for boys and girls from age 1 to 13, with a shampoo option.
- Color: color touch-ups, permanent color, highlights and a men's gray camouflage service that takes about 10 minutes.
- Waxing: brows, lips, chin, full face, ears and nose, underarms, arms and legs.
- Treatments: hot oil treatments and add-on shampoos.
Prices on the site in October 2026 started at $30 for a buzz cut or a young child's cut. Check the online menu before you go, since prices change.
The men's packages
The men's cuts are built as tiers. The menu spells out what each level adds, which helps if you are deciding whether the extra time is worth it. The director's cut is a tailored cut and style finished with a styling product. The deluxe cut adds a scalp massage, an aromatherapy hair cleanse with shampoo and conditioner and a hot towel facial. The executive cut goes further, with a neck and shoulder massage using a hot stone along with the shampoo and hot towel finish. A neck trim between visits comes with a hot towel and tea tree oil.
For color, men can choose the quick gray camouflage, full permanent color for complete gray coverage, highlights or a combined color and haircut appointment. The salon says it draws clients from Stanford, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos as well as Palo Alto.
Booking and walk-ins
Appointments are booked online through the salon's Vagaro booking page, linked from every page of its website. You pick the service, a stylist if you have a preference and a time. Walk-ins are accepted when there is space. Booking ahead is the safer choice for evenings and weekends. The main phone number is 650-469-8787. The salon also runs occasional specials, such as a discount on the executive haircut with shampoo, hot towel and scalp massage.
Who it suits
The long opening hours are the salon's most practical feature. It is open until 8 p.m. six days a week, so people who work downtown or commute through the Palo Alto Caltrain station can fit in a cut after work. The men's menu, with hot towels and massages built into the higher tiers, suits men who want more than a quick clipper cut. Families can book a parent and a child together, since kids' cuts start at age 1. The gray camouflage service is aimed at men who want a natural salt-and-pepper look without roots or regular upkeep.
Tips for visiting
- Street parking downtown fills quickly, so use one of the city garages near University Avenue and walk. Our parking guide lists the downtown garages and time limits.
- Sunday hours are shorter, ending at 5 p.m.
- Holiday hours can change. The salon asks clients to check before visiting on a holiday.
- Pair a haircut with a walk along University Avenue. Our University Avenue shopping guide covers the stores and cafes a block away.
Location and getting there
Like! Hair Salon is at 444 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 10 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Taste, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Cafe Venetia, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Peninsula Optical, practice, under 0.1 mi
- Rooh, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Yayoi, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Johnson Park, 0.2 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.2 mi
- University Avenue, 0.2 mi
Other beauty, hair and wellness nearby: Olivia & Lash (under 0.1 mi); Beautiful Moon Salon (under 0.1 mi); Bella Beauty Salon (0.2 mi); Forest Spa Boutique (0.2 mi). Browse the full beauty, hair and wellness list.
Before you go
- Most salons and spas work by appointment. Book ahead, especially before holidays and on weekends.
- Ask about the cancellation policy when you book, since many businesses charge for late cancellations.
- If you have allergies or sensitive skin, mention it when you book so the provider can plan.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Like! Hair Salon website; About the salon; Services and prices; FAQ. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Like! Hair Salon in Palo Alto?
Like! Hair Salon is at 444 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
Does Like! Hair Salon take walk-ins?
Yes. The salon says walk-ins are welcome when there is availability. For a guaranteed time, book online in advance.
Does Like! Hair Salon cut kids' hair?
Yes. The salon lists haircuts for boys and girls from age 1 to 13, with or without a shampoo. It describes itself as family friendly.
What is gray camouflage at Like! Hair Salon?
It is a quick color service for men that blends gray with a washable dye rather than covering it completely. The salon says it takes about 10 minutes and leaves a salt-and-pepper look that washes out evenly.
What are Like! Hair Salon's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..