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Berkeley Hair Studio

3.9 (189 reviews)
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Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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The entrance is located on Blake St. instead of Telegraph Ave.
James L.

Janney is finally back at her original location in Berkeley, but at a different suite (Suite A) which is located on Blake St. instead of Telegraph Ave. I've been getting my haircut from Janney for close to 20 years now, and for customers that know, Janney is the best! If you're new, I definitely recommend making an appointment. If you're a walk-in, just know that you may have to wait a bit longer. Regardless, like many of the other reviews mention, her time management may not be the best all the time, but her loyal customer base speaks for her work!

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Was looking for a place to get a haircut for my boyfriend. Found this place and was able to come in 30 minutes later for a haircut. She did a phenomenal job cutting hair and replicating what we wanted. She was very skilled with the scissors and different trimmers. Price was very affordable- $22 cash for men's haircut. Very satisfied with the results and will be coming regularly from now!

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Mark L.

I think 4 stars is a very good assessment of Berkeley Hair Studio, and basically Janney, at this moment. I know Janney on a deeper level than most because our respective families are very close. I've read other reviews, good and bad, of BHS, and I'm able to understand all opinions and how they may have been affected by Janney's personality. As a professional, Janney has cultivated her skills to an incredibly high level over the years. She's at a point in her life where she can live off of her talent and reputation around the Cal campus. She holds razor-sharp focus when tending to her clients and strives to deliver the best cuts possible because of her high standards. She is honest with people, as well as with their hair; she won't cater to people's specific requests if she doesn't think it will look good. And for the most part, her final judgment is absolutely spot-on. She just has this strong sense of what looks good on the noggin. The only way I can explain the poor time management is because of poor stress management and the desire, as I've said, to deliver the perfect cut. As a human (without revealing too much), there was not a lot of guidance or support at home and she's had to learn a lot of life lessons the hard way and on her own. She has been quite candid with many of you guys about her recent struggles and experiences. She is getting better at treating non-regular customers and people distant to her; it takes time for people to grow on her. She is great with names and small life details of a person she likes. She can be superstitious and extra cautious, but it's always for a good reason. She's been very helpful to me during my rough times. Now that I've moved back into Berkeley, I'll try to stop by when I can to help facilitate the shop by answering calls, taking appointments, and sweeping the floors so that she can focus on the hairstyles. Most likely I'll be there to help with busy Fridays, so please come by then and see if a micromanager like me can speed up the waiting periods. In short, yes. Pretty much every review here speaks the truth. She is a phenomenal hair stylist. She is terrible with time management and questionable with understanding other people's desires to have a timely haircut experience. You should make an appointment. You will be satisfied. Go, Janney, Go!

Nick H.

Hands down the BEST haircut I've ever gotten in Berkeley since I first moved here as a student in the spring of '02! Actually, I would say this is the best professional haircut I've ever received! (non-professional haircuts can be pretty damn sexy, but thats a whole different story...) Janney precisely cut my hair with the utmost confidence, skill and speed. I can't imagine why anyone would go to a $50+ hair salon when there are people like her out there to be discovered. She charges $11 for a guy haircut which is INCREDIBLE. I'm thinking about leaving a $20 tip next time, because I've gotten $30 haircuts a few times and they were not as good

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Really affordable haircut! Really hard to get an appointment so I just got there first thing in the morning, but be expected to wait.

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The BEST VALUE haircut in Berkeley, by far! Jenny is a top-notch stylist at an unbeatable price.

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Thank God Janny is back at the same corner of Telegraph and Blake. still the best.

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I've known La Petite for many many years. Professional…read more Punctual. Fair Pricing. Great Work. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend the hair salon to anyone.

I went to get a haircut Friday afternoon for a special occasion and showed them exactly what I…read morewanted: a classic Ben Affleck Bruce Wayne-style haircut with regular-sized sideburns, just like the character. They asked me if I was graduating, and I said no, I was meeting my fiancée's mom the next day. Five minutes before the haircut was finished, the stylist took a big chunk off my right sideburn. She cut it too high, which ruined the whole haircut, especially since my face shape doesn't suit short sideburns. I told her I didn't like it. I didn't overreact or yell, I was just uncomfortable. The hairdresser said, "Too bad!" and tried to dismiss the issue. I told her again that she should have asked me about the length. She then took it personally and told her boss that I was making things up so I wouldn't pay, saying, "They do this so they don't pay." What do you mean by "they"? Not only did I feel dismissed and treated unprofessionally, but also disrespected. I was upset after the whole situation, but even then I was willing to pay and didn't want to leave without paying because I didn't want to prove her point. Plus, it's not that expensive. At the end, the stylist said she had 40 years of experience. Well, after this, it feels like you wasted 40 years and somehow skipped the basics of customer service. Not coming back, even after being offered a free haircut. I would rather pay three times what I paid today for a standard service where you're treated with basic courtesy.

Fox and Belle Salon - Some Hair Love included some Highlights, Root Shadow, Gloss toner with Vichida

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I've been going to Vichida for tint touch-ups and haircuts, and I can't recommend her enough. She…read moreis consistent--not just with her timing and precise application, but also with the quality of her work every single visit. What truly sets her apart is her kindness. Over the years, she has always been warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which makes every appointment such a great experience.

I hardly ever write reviews but I need to give a shoutout to my wonderful hair stylist Reena, she…read moreis the best! Before Reena, I was never able to find a stylist that could so easily understand what I wanted and had the patience and skill to execute it fully. She is so flexible and creative with the methods she uses, and always keeps the health of my hair in mind. Before finding her, I had visited a different stylist for a consultation and this other stylist was planning to fully bleach my dark-blonde/faded red hair, and get it to all blonde quickly. It was such a difference to then go to Fox and Belle and have a consultation with Reena who came up with a plan to gradully get me to my blonde end-goal by first transforming my old red-dyed hair into an ombre sunset of lovely coral and peach tones to blend into my natural color (it turned out so much better than I could have imagined) and then once that had grown out and faded she was able to do a bleach-free balayage that gave me the blonde I wanted and will still look good as my roots grow out. And because of her methods, my hair feels so soft and healthy! It makes the whole process so stress-free because I know my hair is in the best hands with her. I have left each of my appointments feeling beautiful and so much more confident thanks to her. And on top of all that, Reena has given me so much great advice on what products and tools to use on my hair, how to prevent damage, and how I can style it myself. Everyone at this salon is so friendly and the environment is the most welcoming and relaxed I have experienced. I especially love how much natural light and fresh air there is in the salon. If you are thinking about booking a service here you should go for it and book it with Reena so she can work her magic on your hair!

Vika Beauty Salon - Hair from the back after I left - fried to a crisp

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I walked in this week with very healthy hair and left with extreme heat damage, fried ends and…read morechunky uneven yellow highlights. When I stand in the sun, my hair is actually transparent. Virginia, you refunded my payment (thank you) and I wasn't sure whether to write this. I loved the haircuts I got from you before. But you cannot experiment on people's hair like this. And after this I do not think you should be coloring people's hair at all. I asked you directly before we started if you had knowledge and experience with blonde highlights and you said multiple times yes, and that you definitely could make it happen. But it turned out you had no idea how to do blonde bleach, let alone balayage. Once you rinsed out the bleach and saw how bad it looked, you didn't stop what you were doing to share what had happened. Instead of showing me the results, you applied a super-hot curling wand to give me a big hairstyle so I wouldn't notice the highlights. The wand on the new bleach left it with intense heat damage. The hair is falling out as I write this and my whole head stinks of burnt hair. This did not need to happen - you could have simply told me the truth, that you have no idea what you're doing with blonde highlights, and I would have been able to find someone who does, and my hair would still be healthy right now. Please let me be the last person this happens to.

I came to Vika Beauty Salon to get the haircut that I didn't get at the last place I went to…read more Virginia referenced my inspo pic a few times and asked questions along the way to ensure she was getting me exactly what I asked for. I have paid far more for lesser quality cuts. She is friendly, detailed, and efficient. I mentioned to her the other reviews that suggest booking far in advance but she said that it only gets busy around the holidays. I was able to get a booking within a week in mid-January. Leave a voicemail and she will get back to you in a timely manner.

Berkeley Hair Studio - hair - Updated May 2026

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