Excellent services, easy to get to, parking on several streets. Easy to book online. Highly skilled…read morehaircuts, coloring and more

I saw Jessica for color today. I wanted to color the gray in my hair. There wasn't too much gray…read morebut I figured it would be nice for the new year. Jessica helped me choose a very natural black brown instead of the dark black that I was leaning towards. I was pleased that the black brown was so natural on me and it feels nice starting the new year with a more vibrant hair color. This salon always plays pleasant music and offers tea or cold drinks. It's a cozy salon and I love that their clientele is extremely diverse. I started coming here many years ago and I couldn't really get away for long but hopefully, I will be staying with Jessica for the coming years for more color and cuts. Jessica is a sweet person with a kind smile. That definitely makes this salon an even better place. The only thing I would change are the chairs/wash basins they use to wash hair, it would be more comfortable if they could update those because it's a bit uncomfortable.

Itzel, in bullet points:…read more * Dedicated, hardworking and incredibly detailed-oriented * Takes pride in the sophisticated hair-coloring craft and never rushed the process * Asked me to send photos of the ash blonde highlights I had in the past that I liked to make sure the color formulation is done right. Ended up creating a slightly cooler tone that works even better for me personally * Spent HOURS on my hair waiting for the highlights to come out properly * Recommended salon toner treatment and silver shampoo to maintain the ash tones I like * Warm, friendly and easy to talk to but also extremely competent and informative. I learned a lot from her during the appointment * Focused on long-term hair health and maintenance not just the service that day. Also knowledgeable about curly hair which for me personally can be a real struggle * Made what could have been a routine salon maintenance appointment into a genuinely enjoyable experience. And if anyone from the salon is reading this: Promote her, give her a raise or clone her! I've been frequenting dozens of high end hair salons in the Bay Area (primarily San Francisco) and I can say with certainty - stylists like her are hard to find.

This was one of the worst haircuts of my life! I got the opposite of what I wanted and my hair…read moresurprisingly became 6 inches shorter than what was agreed to. Prior to coming here, I had my hair cut in Paris. This was the best haircut of my life. Long layers that eventually grew down to waist length. I described what I wanted (my hairstyle for years): cut to mid-boob length, with long layers starting from just above my chin (using my hands to gesture at height), plus thinning throughout because most hairdressers have described my hair as one of the thickest they've ever seen. What I got was a sideway somewhat uneven lob with no layers that ended at the bottom of my neck. This looks especially bad with my thick hair and on days when my hair is particularly voluminous and poofy I feel like a yeti. It will probably take another 6 months for my hair to grow back! I deserve to have my $160 compensated back to me for harm done. I'm so traumatized from this experience that I might go back to cutting my own hair as I did during COVID. When I asked why the length was so short, the hairstylist said this was better than what I wanted. Having already sat through a 1.5h haircut and knowing that long layers were not possible anymore, I didn't complain any further and just wanted to get out of there. I'll add to this that my hairstylist had some unsavory political opinions that should probably be kept private, in Berkeley of all places. I'm not coming back here.

Hilary at Aya had been my stylist for more years than I can remember for haircuts and highlights…read more She's incredibly talented and my hair always looks and wears well between services. I started With Aya/Aveda as they use non-toxic and naturally derived products. The salon is a welcoming, bright place with a gallery a rotating art by local artists. Staff are professional and friendly. My 19 yr old has had her hair cut with Cecilia a couple times and it looks great. Highly recommend!

So I want to start off by saying that my hair stylist(Pasquale) was really nice. She seems very…read moresweet and I was late to my first appointment. They have a 15 min grace window and I was about 10 min late. I told her I wanted a lob and my bangs trimmed (my bangs were how I liked and just needed a trim). Before she cut I said I just want to make sure I can put my hair up. So I was thinking maybe like 3-4 inches below my shoulder is where I pointed to start at the front part because the back would be shorter. She started cutting super fast and literally cut off all my hair in probably 10 minutes. I've tried 4 different stylists here now(2 others left), but her technical skills were ones I haven't seen in ages. Long story short, she cut my hair SUPER short, a little above my shoulder and so I told her to stop because it was too short and a lob would make it even shorter. So it's just hair, but it was not what I wanted and not the length. Then she butchered my bangs and made them too short as well. Then when I got home, I noticed pieces that weren't cut, so I went back(apprehensive) and said please just cut that off and asked if she knew how to thin out the more bulky part of my bangs- specifying the technique other stylist do, where they twist little bits of hair and thin it with sheers) and THEN further said DO NOT MAKE IT SHORTER.. then she took our the serrated scissors which do thin out hair but I literally haven't had a hair stylist since maybe I was 10 and getting my hair cut at Supercuts. And she had me close my eyes and then she cut them even shorter. It was hands down my worst experience here. I've had 2 good stylists here and 2 bad and the only reason I didn't book the last stylist was bc she was booked that time. I wanted my hair to look fresh and cute for my Trip and now I'll be hiding it as best I can in a corgi tail pony and trying to hide these butchered bangs. Oh and she is very pushy on re booking the appointment and I even said I don't think my hair will even be at a length that I like in 2 or 3 months. She didn't seem very apologetic or aware of the annoyance. Cut-1 Friendly and salon atmosphere- 5

Karen cut my 13 year old son's hair in Albany at Grove Salon on Solano Ave. She listened intently…read moreand compassionately to what my son wanted even though he didn't know exactly what that was. She gave him a great and stylish haircut that he is thrilled with. Five stars!

Walked into this salon last minute and was looking for a refresh. The front desk staff were very…read moreaccommodating and were able to get me an appointment for this afternoon. Bethany was my stylist and she did such a great job of understanding what I wanted and helped me visualize what could work for me. I was looking for a refresh and she delivered! Would recommend working with her. All the staff were super friendly and this salon was a breath of fresh air - great ambience and a very calming atmosphere. Parking is on the street and typically available.

Shannon Burla at the Hairdressers Garden is nothing short of a hair genius! I have entrusted her…read morewith my thick, wavy mane for years, and her raw talent never ceases to astonish me. After 18 months of sporting a fuchsia pink bob (originally done by the incredibly talented @SarahDidaHair, check her out too!), I threw Shannon a major curve ball, and asked her to take it all out and make me blonde! Right away she eloquently informed me of all the risks associated with such a major color change (such as your hair melting off), and after expertly lifting a test strand, we made the educated and informed decision to go for it. Shannon worked tirelessly and meticulously, and eight hours later my Hollywood Blonde locks look healthy and feel fully intact. For a visual, check out her Instagram post @thehairdressersgarden. Thank you so much Shannon for waiving your magic wand, and making my hair dreams come true!

Once again, for the SECOND TIME, yelp removes this honest review...from years ago, citing…read more"community standards..." So...let me understand: businesses and their employees / staff can act / behave anyway THEY PLEASE, and take your money...and yelp reviewers are not allowed to post TRUTHFUL accounts and reviews as recipients of rude and unprofessional services and behaviors from businesses...and those they employ or contract with... Great double standard, yelp. I had a 30 year client - business relationship w/ Peter Thomas Hair Design in Berkeley, CA - 20 years of which I was with one of their "Master Stylists." I discontinued going to this salon, and this one Master Stylist because they were unprofessional, aggressive...and lacked boundaries. When I have booked an appointment that costs $200.00+ and I have put my trust in the salon, and a client - stylist relationship for 2 decades, (sticking w/ one stylist for 20 years there) then when one day I am sitting in the chair during a costly appointment, which has zero to do with aptitude or ability of the stylist, but has everything to do with the stylist's rudeness, lack of boundaries, and aggressiveness, as well as intrusiveness, then I am officially OUT...I am DONE with you: As I was sitting in this Master Stylist's chair, they ask me about a high profile case that occurred in Oakland, CA and involved large numbers of multiple law enforcement agencies...this Master Stylist began to ask multiple questions then about national high profile cases that I refused to discuss because 1.) I was not there, I did not witness any of these situations, 2.) I was trying to relax and enjoy my time, and HOW I SPEND MY MONEY & TIME AT SAID SALON, which is my business and choice...the Master Stylist proceeded to badger me about these things saying they "Ask all their clients these questions..." So What...I reserve my right not to engage in any conversation on any subject matter I choose...yet my boundaries were ignored over & over by this Master Stylist...apparently this person couldn't handle my reply when I said, "I wasn't there, I don't play Monday morning quarterback and allow the media to guide my thoughts...I gave you my reply, and opinion...I wasn't there...and I don't wish to discuss this, please respect that..." Nope...they didn't, they just continued to push...so the remainder of the appointment continued w/o conversation, as it was my hair, my money, and my time. I left a good tip too...because again, this had nothing to do w/ this stylists aptitude or ability as a stylist...but that generous tip also went ignored because of what took place some time later... I was polite, but firm...after 20 years, if a person wants to suddenly blow past my personal boundaries, and can't handle it, it says more about them than me...then I am done w/ you. Plus...it's obvious they were stressing about personal things because they wreaked of cigarette smoke, and that was horrible for me as I have asthma, which they knew...and the odor coming from them was bad...no one wants to sit through an appointment smelling that...the close proximity of the situation did not allow for NOT being subjected to the foul cigarette odor...and this stylist also has asthma, I know this because remember, I had known them for 20 years, so the only reason they would be smoking was due to stress...and it was evident because I endured complaining about one of their kids for more than 30 minutes...I came to relax and get my hair done...I just wanted peace, and a nice relaxing appointment. Then, some time later after above incident, 1 - 2 years later I go back to get a gift certificate for someone who goes to the same salon; I had no issue w/ that, and it was w/ same stylist - again, no issue giving a gift to someone else who wants to go there, and see same stylist. As I am walking up the stairs into the salon, I see the very Master Stylist coming down same stairs, who I quit for reasons above, and I said not a word, only THEY couldn't help themselves, and they rudely said: "WHAT are you doing here?" Yet again, inability to have any self control...Really? Yes, really...So I leave this same word of advice for this stylist and the owner Peter Thomas: Teach your stylists manners, boundaries and professionalism...clearly longterm clients are not valued. I dropped another $200.00 on that gift certificate...and I was polite and kind...My NOT saying anything in response to this stylist's demanding "WHAT are you doing here..." was a kindness...btw...I had a task, saw it through w/ self control and grace and then once again was treated with a temper tantrum, and zero boundaries or accountability... Yelp...stop removing honest reviews, and stop removing honest reviews from YEARS AGO...if businesses and so-called professionals can't figure out boundaries and good deportment, and can't handle the truth...then take etiquette lessons and get therapy. That goes for yelp too...who clearly sides with businesses...

Ary did such a great job with my hair!! Absolutely love the balayage ash blonde color she did for…read moreme. It's so pretty. Highly recommend

I asked for a blowout and the guy originally doing my hair had no idea what he was doing. A woman…read moreended up just curling my hair instead. I'm disappointed because it's not want I wanted and it was $95. The curled hair was okay, I'm glad the woman tried to fixed it but it wasn't the best. I won't be coming back.

Great cut, color and highlights! I found Artemia thru an online app but called for an appointment…read moreand to confirm availability because it was last minute. She is extraordinarily friendly and welcoming! I'm so pleased with the result- she took my requests and made them much better!

Stunning results! This photo was taken a week after a keratin treatment and this is what my hair…read morelooked like after being washed and naturally air dried. I tried uploading a video but had no success. I did not use any leave-ins, serums, nor did I blow dry or straighten my hair after washing or prior to taking this photo. Before the keratin treatment, my hair was dry and frizzy. Artemia revived my hair with LOTS of SHINE and SILKINESS, as you can see. I am blown-away! Nothing compares to Artemia's keratin treatments. If you've had them done, you know. I refuse to go anywhere else. She is an extraordinary hair professional and I know my hair is in great hands!

I moved several years ago a good distance from Nina's shop, by many miles and intervening towns…read more As I don't drive anymore, I have to hire a driver to get into Albany and her shop BUT THAT will not stop me from going to her for all my haircuts! As long as she's in business, I'll be there, on a regular basis: and I have been, for nearly twenty years. I have never seen/met/had/used a haircutter with such exquisite technique and reliably excellent results! The cut is quite attractive and manageable even whilst growing OUT-- and this surely is the mark of a great cut. I have to hire a car to get to her, as I no longer drive or live nearby,or even in a nearby town, but it's worth it: every cent. She's great: my hair is fine, my taste is keen, my requirements pretty particular and she does it, every time. YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG with Nina!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and she's a pleasure to talk to, whilst the cut is taking place. What a deal!!!!

Nina has been cutting my hair for years. I can't say enough good things about her haircuts .She is…read morean artist and her creations are beautiful. And its not just my haircuts. Friends who go to see her also emerge with beautiful hair. Nina is a well informed conversationalist, so time spent with her is an added bonus. Five stars.