Chop Salon

First time getting a pixie cut, and I'm so happy with how it looks! Best place to get a…read morehaircut--the hairstylist made me feel so comfortable with my new hair. Definitely coming back!!!!

I had a hair straightening treatment. Linna was very nice and professional. Scheduling was easy…read moreand she was very responsive and accommodating. The price was very competitive and the service amazing. My hair turned out great!

Before treatment

Cut only. U-shaped with long layers

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Hair + Roses

5.0(32 reviews)

1.1 mi

Aide is a hair magician. After a year of DIY dye my hair was damaged and uneven -- she transformed…read moreit with flawless balayage highlights and brought my color back to life. I brought a reference photo and she matched it to a T. She really understands the look you want, explains everything clearly, and is just so much fun to sit with. I'm a perfectionist but I trust her completely -- my hair looks healthier, shinier, and I get compliments all the time. Can't recommend her enough!

Tried this salon for the first time and was very impressed by the ease of booking, confirmation and…read morepre appointment setup considering this is a single person business. Aide was very professional, listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions. She checked in with me regularly on the progress with the balayage and hair cut style. She also reapplied color when I wasn't completely satisfied withe the hue. She was very patient and professional throughout my service. Would recommend her for any cut and color treatments.

2.2 mi•East Solano Ave, Berkeley Hills

Copper ombré

Partial balayage + root retouch

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Dimensional brunette

Salon La Luz

4.9(47 reviews)

Minority-owned & operated

Luxury

I've been going to Rebecca for a year now and couldn't be happier. She's incredibly skilled with…read moreboth cuts and color -- every appointment leaves me with exactly the look I wanted, sometimes better. Beyond her talent, she's warm, easy to talk to, and makes the whole experience genuinely pleasant. I highly recommend her, she's the best!

Absolute perfection!! Emily took all of my curly hair concerns into consideration. She made my…read morefrizzball head into a luscious mane! I highly recommend her if you need a curly hair cut, she knows wassup. Very considerate of how I was feeling about the cut and she took her time. This was my first time at Salon La Luz, and I will definitely be coming back!

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Modern Family Hair Salon

4.8(95 reviews)

1.5 mi

Eric is the best at cut and color. Have been going to his salon for several years!…read more Chandra

Eric gave me the best haircut I've ever had. I'm not exaggerating. He's a master of his craft. The…read morecut framed my face so nicely and even made me look younger. Thank you, Eric!

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Don't mind the tangles, I had just woken up.

Grove

4.7(175 reviews)

1.9 mi•Berkeley Hills

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!

This review is late, but better late than never. Sara was fantastic! The care & time she took with…read moremy son Jordan, who is 9 was so appreciated. I feel most hair stylists rush when they see a kid and don't put care into it. When we arrived she offered him something to drink (just like they do when I come for my appointments) and I thought that was nice. She stopped plenty of times to ask my son how he was feeling about the way the cut was going and she asked for my input as well. Jordan ended up with a cut that still kept enough length that he was happy and the layering in the back has been perfect for me because his hair no longer turns into a matted mess each night with the accompanying brushing battle in the morning. Also, you can still his hair extend out of the back of his hockey helmet, which I love, Perfect!

Color by Joel

Highlights by Jenna

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Haircut by Taylor

Catalina's

4.3(38 reviews)

2.1 mi

I always get nervous thinking about change. I don't do so well with change. This year I've…read moreundergone change after change in every aspect of my life. So deciding to cut my hair is always a long process. After reading reviews I decided to take a leap of faith and cut my hair to finally give my hair a break from all the split ends. This placed made me feel comfortable & welcomed. I was received with friendly service and staff supporting me in deciding how short I would like my hair to be trimmed. After I explained my desires for a spring haircut, I must say I'm so satisfied with my new look. My hair feels so health and the shine from the haircut is worth the trip. Go support local business and woman owned businesses!

My first time dying my hair! I asked Rocio to do what she thought would look nice on me and she did…read morea balayage. It looks great! I receive compliments all the time! :) thank you!!!

Specializing in color and highlights

Love!!

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Just in time for my headshots. Shampoos with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, blow dry and flat iron. $50

SUPERCUTS

3.3(95 reviews)

0.7 mi

Cannot believe my little brother was made a guinea pig by such amateur barbers. he came home so sad…read moreand I could not believe they charged my mother full price for this. expected better from an established business

The hairstyle I requested was not even approximated by the stylist. Despite her assurance that she…read morewould follow my instructions, the haircut she gave my son was uneven and not what I asked for. The only positive note was a $5 discount, but honestly, I would have preferred paying full price for a haircut that met my expectations. I have to wait to grow and send him to school with this hair style. What a way to start kindergarten.

Stylist Shea and Aaron

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Our guest Aaron and Stylist Tonya

Janet Hudson Hair

5.0(21 reviews)

1.1 mi

Janet has a great system set up. Before the appointment I get a notification from her, wanting to…read moreknow what my needs are for the appointment. Examples: drinks?, music?, scalp rub?, quiet time?, talk time?, etc. She is kind and enthusiastic about her work. She's been in the industry for approximately 10 years and continues to mature in that area. She's always looking for new opportunities to learn about hair. Which is what I like. She's always on time, responsible, advocates for what is right, reliable and supportive. She's happy to work with her clients and what they want ... not what the culture says we need ... I'm older and like long hair. She supports that fully. Her quality of service is EXCELLENT. The vibe is based on the client not Janet's wants. Super cute salon. Neat, tidy, clean. Products for sale and she's super funny!! She's a GREAT STYLIST and will be in business for a long time. I recommended her WHOLE HEARTEDLY

i've been going to Janet Hudson every six weeks for at least a year. She's taking me through scalp…read moreinjuries, and a broken neck. Every haircut I get is a bit unique, and just what I want. Janet operates out of a single room in a service complex. She does everything herself: scheduling, offering snacks, managing finances, and keeping her studio, warm and inviting with your favorite music.! I was so blessed to find her when I moved to Berkeley. I tried two stylists before connecting with Janet. i recommend her unconditionally.

Short hair cut with blond hombre.

Highlights in El Cerrito

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Highlights in El Cerrito

Jenny's Beauty Salon

4.8(114 reviews)

0.9 mi

I haven't had a good haircut for years. Jenny is so amazing. I love my new haircut very much :)read more

Maria is so amazing! She cut my hair exactly how I wanted, and for a great price. She is so kind…read moreand it's a great experience to get your hair cut by her. I'll be coming back next time I need another hair cut!!

2.3 mi•East Solano Ave, Berkeley Hills

Lenny

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Lola Salon

4.8(80 reviews)

I have been going to Florence for years now and she is amazing! She is a perfectionist and , though…read moreI don't return for 8-10 weeks, my hair looks great the entire time. She does color as well and it looks very natural. She is sweet and easy to work with and , honestly, I just trust her to do her best, so I let her make many decisions! All have worked out.

This review is for Bruno Compin: I've been getting my hair…read moredone by Bruno since early 2005. Minus a 6 year break where I moved, he's been my constant and the only stylist who works wonders with my hair. He is a hair genius. When I told my friends at work that I color my hair bc I'm grey, they didn't believe me - he's that good that it looks so natural and sun kissed and with a beautiful depth. He gives me the most beautiful, natural looking highlights and the color is always so perfect and rich. His haircuts are fantastic too and he always knows what will or won't look good on me. In addition to his incredible talent with hair, he's also the BEST company. I love talking with him - he's so hilarious and always has great stories. I drive from San Francisco to see Bruno and it's something I always look forward to. I also love his keratin treatments. The salon is also beautiful with high ceilings and brightly lit with fantastic boutique/high quality hair products. Easy parking too.

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G. M. A. S.

25

38

37

6 months ago

Sarina did my hair cut and color March 3 and I'm so happy. I think possibly my highlights for the zipper fix area are fading faster than normal so I have questions about maintenance, but OMG, she totally fixed the mess-up that Fox and Belle salon did in late December. Monica restored my faith that I could get the same color services in the Bay Area that I got in Seattle in Denver and without spending allegedly 4 hours in the salon. Sarina did "zipper" foils at my part/crown to fix part of the issues created by the other salon, and then other foils throughout to bring everything back up to the right color/tone I wanted. Then she gave me a super awesome technical cut that restored me to what I like instead of the flowey/feathery stuff done by the other salon that didn't go with my face right or my hair texture. Sarina took less than 2.5 hrs to do the consult + zipper foils + all over foils + technical cut + blowdry/style and it was $362 all inclusive. It's so nice to know I've found a local color and cut artist that I can trust. I totally recommend Sarina 100%. read more

Janine A.

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4 years ago

I admit it, I am the person who messed up, to start. I placed my order online for a haircut. I did not realize I was supposed to pick layered cut. My bad. So I basically paid $70 plus tip for someone to simply cut my hair, no nuance, no layers, nothing. It is a cute cut, but as a woman with curly hair, I know that in two weeks it will look like crap and I will have to spend another $70. The thing that upsets me is that when I asked if she layered it (because when she said she was done with the cut, I asked because I did not remember seeing her layer it) she said yes, she did. No, she did not, and she did not correct me or inform me that I should pay more for that service. I am very sad. I will not go back. Was going to get my hair colored next week as well, now I have find someone to fix the cut and color my hair. Anyone have a good suggestion? read more

Deme S.

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1

0

17 years ago

Nishan at Chop Salon in Berkeley is amazing. She has been cutting my hair for a couple years now and really took my 'do to a new level recently with this killer curly shag. Woman's got vision! She definitely knows her way around a curly head of hair and she can take your cut and make it perfect for your look and personality. I'm very happy with Nishan. Highly recommended! read more

Heather S.

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1

0

17 years ago

Chop Salon is amazing! Betty is so friendly and welcoming, I feel at home at Chop Salon. Betty has been doing my hair for over 4 years and is the best hair stylist you will ever find. I guarantee you, if you go to Chop Salon you will be hooked. Betty also does my husband's hair and he has never been happier. Thank you Betty and Chop Salon for making us look good. read more

Eva S.

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2 years ago

Helena is the stylist to go to for color!! She is great at vivids and always cuts my hair to the cutest shag that brings out my natural texture. It never feels awkward when she does my hair and it has always been an enjoyable experience getting my hair done by her. read more

anna l.

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58

4

4 years ago

Helena worked a miracle! She's so knowledgeable but sweet and down to earth. I'm absolutely thrilled with the cut and color, she NAILED IT!! I will definitely be a repeat customer and am just so happy with her skill as well as her friendly demeanor. read more

Luana C.

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2

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2 years ago

Rocky Ortega did an amazing job cutting and blow-drying my hair! She really listened to what I wanted and used her expertise to make it happen. I left my appointment with big smiles. Plus, she was just great to chat with. I highly recommend her. read more

J M.

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2

0

9 years ago

Bath and AnnMarie are AMAZING! Both have done amazing color on my hair in the past. While I moved away, I miss them!!! I just found them while on google maps, and they are still the best I have been able to find. read more

Shelly C.

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3

7 years ago

I have been going to this salon for years! Annie is amazing! Whether it be color, cut or extensions I consider her a hair wizard of sorts because she nails my desired look every single time read more

Elizabeth M.

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13

87

8 years ago

Finally a salon in El Cerrito with some quality products and real expertise! I found parking so easily and the spacious salon is beautiful. Molly did a great job on my blonde hair. read more

Alessandra A.

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2 months ago

I had my hair dyed by Ten, and he got my exact vision. He was very friendly and made me comfortable the whole appointment.

Vicki L.

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40

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14 years ago

Rebecca Prince--couldn't do better than her!

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