Absolutely positively in love with this salon! The vibe is unmatched and the stylists are so incredible. It is like quintessential Oakland to me. I typically have Audrey do my hair and I have to say she nails it every time. Like I don't think this woman can do a bad cut. Sometimes I have inspo, sometimes it's just a feeling I ask her for and she customizes it exactly for me. She takes her time which is so nice and makes sure each cut is crafted to perfection. She is sweet and charming to boot! Highly highly recommend! read more

Just arriving home from my first cut in a few years with Morgan! She's *incredible* and so, so nice and warm. I see hair cutting as self care, so I just sunk into the chair as she carefully worked her magic. Took off many, many inches and took years off my face as a result. Thank you for the refresh and lovely cut, Morgan!!! read more

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I highly recommend Morgan. I love the cut and color she gave me and I've gotten many compliments on it! Morgan really listened to what I wanted and went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the final result. I was nervous to work with someone new after moving to the East Bay but I'm now so glad I found her. read more

Audrey has been cutting my hair and my two children's hair for years. Me and my family followed her to this beautiful salon. The salon has a great vibe and everyone who works there is friendly. We live in Sacramento and travel an hour and a half one way just to see Audrey. That's just how good she is. Not only is she the sweetest soul you will ever meet, she is absolutely amazing at razor hair cutting. I can honestly say I have never received a cut from her that I was not supremely satisfied with. I often tell her that she cuts by feeling - truly an art. She understands hair texture and cuts to complement the contours of the face. She does a great job on educating about how to style and get away with minimal effort looks when required. I look forward to my visits with Audrey and I leave the salon feeling like a refreshed and better me. read more

Like Michelangelo carving at the marble until he set the angel free, Audrey is a gifted intuitive hair sculptor and freed the most bangin, Rhiannon-era Steve Nicks shag from my longass mane of hair. First off, I was so impressed with Audrey's consultation. She asked a ton of questions to make sure she totally understood my hopes for the cut. Then she thoughtfully guided me through each step (srsly such a good communicator!) and provided personalized education on my curl type. She really listens and gives you a cut that you can easily keep looking good. She's also just a super lovely person and it was so fun to hang with her. Can't say enough nice things! I'm obsessed with my hair!! read more

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I've been working with Morgan Leek for over a year now and I shudder to think that one day she'll move on and I'll need to find someone new! She's done amazing work on my balayage-- definitely the most natural color I've received from anyone. And I luckily met her a year before my wedding, so she was able to guide me in scheduling out my colors and cuts so my hair would be prepped for the style I wanted. It was a no-brainer to work with her for my wedding hair. She was prompt to the venue and did beautiful styles for me, my bridesmaids, and the mothers of the bride and groom. Morgan really captured the romantic style I was looking for and even made a last-minute suggestion to add a barrette I was on the fence about which added so much to the whole look. I highly recommend Morgan for color, cut, and special event styling! read more

This review is for Audrey. She truly is the best. I haven't loved a haircut in a really long time and I'm so happy to have found her. I've now had 3 haircuts by Audrey and it has grown out perfectly each time. My bangs always seem to do what I want them to. She is truly a pleasure. Book your appointment today! Don't hesitate!!! read more

Audrey has been cutting my hair for the past 4 years. She has turned my thick curly hair into a beautiful stylish semi-shag (per my request- I didn't want a full shag). My curls flow in such an amazing way. Strangers stop me on the street to compliment my hair which never happened until Audrey started cutting it! read more

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Long overdue review of my favorite hairstylist, AUDREY! I was always one to keep the same hairstyle FOR YEARS - it required a lot of effort (and hair products) on my part to style it the way I wanted. But all that was out the window in the throws of postpartum life. That's when I met Audrey. She answered my call for a low-maintenance haircut that looked great straight out of bed (no curlers, no heat), maybe some small amount of product for the ends. It was just what I needed to keep up with the kids, but still look presentable! I'm so glad I don't have to use my heat products and hairspray anymore. She is always an attentive listener and really tries to understand how your cut can fit into your lifestyle. She does an amazing job framing your face and gives you a cut that looks great as it grows out. Super personable and easy to talk to! I'm always looking forward to my self-care hair appts with her! read more

During the pandemic while men grew beards, I grew my hair down to my waist. I didn't get a haircut for 2 years!! At first it was a safety issue, then it was laziness with a sprinkle of depression, and by the time businesses opened up, growing my hair had become part of my identity. This was something I was doing--growing my hair-- and I was succeeding with zero effort. People would comment "wow your hair is so long" and I'd take it as a compliment haha. I realized I was in desperate need of a cut when my hair stopped forming nice uniform curls. My 3A curls were too stretched out by the weight of my long hair. But who was I going to trust with this beautiful blank canvass? When you have this length you can go in any direction. Once you cut you can't go back though. This hairstylist had to be someone stellar. Enter Stephanie. Best haircut of my life. The shag look is so cute and I love having bangs (only the second time in my life). Stephanie is so talented, truly a genius at her craft. That's why she gets booked months in advance and has a crazy long waitlist. Try to get in there! She's worth the wait. read more

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Morgan Leek is a magician! She is incredibly talented in her craft both in terms of cut and color. I have never had a better haircut and color. For reference I have long hair and a honey color and she did a wonderful job of making the color look natural while also giving me just the right amount of pop! I've gotten both highlights and a balayage from her. Before I leave, she always asks me to be sure I absolutely love it. She never rushes me out the door and sincerely wants everyone sitting in her chair to feel amazing when they leave. I'll also mention that she has a wonderful sense of humor and I just enjoy her as a person to talk to too :) I'd highly recommend Morgan! read more

I have been a loyal client of Audrey's for years now. She is pure magic! Not only is she is a master of her trade and the technique of razor cutting she is truly an artist. She always takes the time for thorough consultation and listens intently. Together she helps decide on the cut and style that works best for you taking into consideration all aspects of a killer haircut, face shape, lifestyle, styling preferences etc..Watching her work intuitively as she cuts is inspiring. Doesn't hurt that she is an absolute gem and great to chat with throughout the process. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with her, you will NOT leave disappointed. read more

Really rude, aggressive, and unprofessional. I recently booked an appointment virtually via StyleSeat with Mica. He was recommended by a friend and I was really looking forward to the appointment. A few days ago he asked to move the apt. time up, and I agreed. Today, I realized I couldn't make Tuesday's (3 days from now) appointment given the shift in time. I cancelled and rescheduled the appointment via the app and received this communication from him around 7pm... read more

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Mica is my favorite hairstylist of all time. The sort of hairstylist you seek even if you move away or you're out of town. The sort of hairstylist you rave about to your friends. I first met Mica several years ago at a photo shoot, where he was styled another model's hair. I admired from afar and knew that I had to see him as soon as possible. So I did and I haven't stopped. My hair's gone from long and wavy, with a Jerry Hall vibe to a '70s shag with bangs. I would never do bangs, I thought I never COULD do bangs. But I said to him, "just cut it all off" and he did and now I don't want to go back. Nearly every day I've gotten compliments on it. Plus his cuts are always easy to grow out and easy to style. It feels like my look now, you know? And that's what Mica really excels at - creating your look. He takes your facial features and your level of effort into account (my effort level = zero, I bought a hair dryer for the first time in my life this year). Plus, Mica is fun and very real. I leave the salon as I always wished to - with a spring in my step and with epically bouncy hair. read more

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I had a fantastic transformative haircut here with Audrey yesterday!!! I have had a few shag razor cuts now but Audrey by far did the best. She understands hair texture and movement and how to cut for that. Fantastic experience! She's such a sweetheart too. read more

I've been seeing Audrey for a couple years and she has completely transformed my hair game!! She is so talented and has given me a cut that is super easy to maintain and looks good all the time! I've gotten so many compliments ever since I've been going to see her! Love Audrey as much! read more

Morgan Leek is simply the best! I've been going to her for the last 5+ years and I absolutely love her. She always listens carefully to what I need and makes my hair look like a million bucks. I'm obsessed with the blonde balayage work she's done with my naturally darker hair over the years. It looks so natural and I get complimented on it left and right. I couldn't recommend her enough! read more

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I get my course wavy hair cut by Audrey and not only is it the best haircut I've ever had look wise, it only takes me 10 minutes to do it in the morning. I get compliments everywhere I go. If you want a beautiful low maintenance hair style, book with Audrey! read more

I've had 3 hair cuts by Audrey at Gold Finch and I'm blown away every time! She really helped me find my look and it grows out beautifully between appointments. Audrey's razor cuts are incredible, she has an eye for what will suit your style and features and she'll work with you to figure out what that is! She also emphasizes low-maintenance styles and walked me through how to style my cut at home without applying heat! Audrey also helped address an itchy scalp issue I was having, she really knows her craft. Can't wait for my next 'do in Audrey's chair read more

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Audrey has been cutting my hair for two years and every day is a good hair day! People ask me all the time where I get my hair done. I have curly hair but I also like to blow it out sometimes, so i need versatile cut that works both ways--and Audrey always delivers exactly what I need. She's also a delightful & warm person who I look forward to seeing. If you're looking for a cool, low maintenance haircut that works for your hair texture and lasts for months and months, I highly recommend booking a session with Audrey. Gold finch is an adorable salon that feels chic but also comfortable and welcoming. read more

Morgan is the absolute best! My now husband found her for me years ago when I decided to try and go blonde myself. My hair was in need of some major help!! We met and clicked immediately! We had a good laugh about my hair situation and decided on how to fix it. She worked wonders on me and I have been going to her ever since, now going on 10 years. Couldn't be happier read more

Morgan Leek is my go to girl! I have been going to her and only her for 10 years. She has been great with taking care of my hair, she takes my hair type into consideration and always makes sure to never damage my hair. Her results always amazes me. It was a no brainer to have her do my wedding hair! And I couldn't be happier, she made my dream hair vision a reality! She also has knowledge on good products that actually work and have improved my hair greatly. Her quality of service is reflected in her work. Always proud to show off my hair done by Morgan! read more

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I can not rave about Goldfinch Salon enough. Morgan Leek is an amazing stylist. She is very talented. I have never had so many compliments on my hair. She far exceeded my expectations. Erin G read more

I've been going to Goldfinch for years and more recently started getting my hair cut by Morgan Leek, and I have to say, my search for a stylist is over!!! Morgan listens to what you want and executes. She's easy to talk to and super knowledgeable about everything hair. I have super thick coarse asian hair and she was able to work with that no problem. Highly recommend Morgan!! read more

Need a pick me up .........get a haircut with Mica. Had a bad day at work .. get a haircut with Mica. Broke up with your man..get a haircut with Mica. It will change your life. Mica will transform your hair into a crown you can wear confidently. He makes my style effortless, fun and it looks damn good - please note this picture is a couple months from my last haircut and it still looks fresh! He cuts my hair in a way where I know I can style it myself at home but also I feel fierce and confident. Do yourself a favor get a haircut with Mica. read more

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Sweet little space in Rockridge! I see Audrey Watson who has cut my hair for years and is a rock star babe extraordinaire! I get compliments on my haircut all the time, even months after my cut. She does the best face-framing layers and curtain bangs. Cannot recommend highly enough!!! read more

Obsessed! So glad I finally found Mica. What a gem! My hair was looking so rough and he completely brought me back to life. I love that he didn't need to see a million photos or get a ton of direction, he just knew what would be perfect and his spin on my usual cut is far better than any haircut I've had in the past few years. Also got highlights and my god they are GORGEOUS. This man knows what he's doing! I feel like a total babe. Never going anywhere else. read more

This review is for Audrey as a stylist, and Goldfinch as a salon! As for Goldfinch, I followed Audrey there, and it's great! Might be my favorite in Oakland so far. Super cute, smells great, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. It's a relaxing experience. Not snobby, and actually really nice at the same time. Now about Audrey. Audrey has been cutting my hair for four years, when she ended my lifelong search for a hair stylist! I have literally never had a bad haircut from her. I used to dread getting my hair cut because I was always disappointed, or the styling was insane. But Audrey has great taste, and I am ALWAYS happy with the cut. Even when I decided to chop off my hair and get a short bob a couple of months ago - she gave me great advice on the right length, (she always truly pays attention to what I want) and I loved it. She has also helped me find the products I like to use in my hair, and shown me how to use them. An added bonus is that Audrey is warm, kind and down to earth and I look forward to spending time with her! read more

You have to go see my girl, Morgan Leek! Not only is she super talented, but she is an amazing listener, communicator and brings such good vibes to your day. I have been seeing her for almost 10 years and I always walk away in love with my hair. She really listens to what you want even if it's the same old thing. She still somehow makes your look and feel fresh and new again. read more

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Morgan Leek is the absolute best! I've ben going to her for almost 10 years.She's done balayage to dark and super short! I loved every style we've done! She is beyond talented, great listener and I always trust her suggestions. I highly recommend booking an appointment Morgan with ASAP!! read more

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Can I give them 10 stars??? LaReina Hillseth is truly a genius. In my 27 years of life with curly hair, I've never had someone take so much time to learn about my hair, my hair history, what I like and don't like about it, and then execute the most amazing curly hair dry cut I could even wrap my mind around. It's honestly been close to 2 months since I've had my hair done and I still feel this way. The only reason I remembered to post this review is because I STILL love my hair. She also did a SUPERB color job. I came in for a balayage (blonde, I'm naturally a brunette). I had expressed to her that I didn't like how thin my hair is on top and she brought the color up higher to my roots to lighten the top of my hair and that helped SO much with the appearance of the thinning on top because their wasn't such a dark color contrast against my scalp. This is a fully honest review because I have had so much trouble with my hair my entire life and if anyone else has similar issues/has felt the same, I really recommend you see LaReina and/or I'm sure any of the stylists at this salon have their own amazing techniques! The space is so cute, in beautiful Rockridge in a bright and airy space that smelled like heaven and was decorated so nicely! Comfy chairs!! Such a great experience, I truly cannot wait to go back. Book ahead!!!! read more

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I was recommended Goldfinch, specifically Ahna, by a friend of mine, and I decided to give it a try. I am SO glad that I did. I got my hair cut last week and it is my favorite haircut I've ever had. I asked for a below-the-shoulder length and asked her to do whatever she thought would look best unstyled/air-dried (as I never style my hair). She immediately decided on some texture and layers no higher than my chin, and cut it so perfectly evenly. After washing my hair and letting it air-dry a few days later, it's exactly what I hoped. My hair looks so good and has so much movement that I've never seen in it before. I have never loved my hair more. Thank you, Ahna! read more

I've been seeing Mica for 7+ years - he is incredible! Not only do I have the best cut of my life, but he also has colored my hair for the first time and I love it! I've brought many family and friends over the years who all turn into loyal clients as well. I cannot rave enough about his skill and talent. read more

Had a great experience with Audrey today. Great consult; took into consideration my wants and lifestyle. Couldn't be happier with my cut and style! The salon is super cute, great atmosphere for a relaxing self care afternoon. Plus, all their products smell amazing! I'll definitely be back. read more

I found Mica in 2017, a few months after I had baby #2. I was in desperate need of someone who can bring my sexy back. Since then I have seen him 3 times and now I'm ready to give you a well informed assessment of Mica. The Color: I had not colored my hair in years but wanted to brighten up my natural hair color a bit - and he did just that. I'm Korean but I have natural dark ashy brown hair, so he added some chocolatey baby lights that enhanced my natural look. It is exactly what I wanted for a fresh Spring look. My biggest takeaway was that he is able to create a natural blended look even when working with challenging Asian hair. Oh and that I can trust him with color, even if I decide to go lighter in the future. The Cut: Have you seen the photos? Nuff said. But let me add that, he has given me the best haircut in my entire lifetime as far as I can remember. It also grows out really nicely, so your haircut will go a long way. I told him I wanted to grow my hair out and to please don't cut off any of the length. I know I can trust him not to go off the rails like some Stylists have in the past. So Mica is obviously very talented, but he is more than that. He is truly an artistic soul, and has amazing sensibility when it comes to listening to his clients and being able to quickly grasp and translate that into something he can actually deliver on. Oh and one last thing - when I brought my 6 month old infant last year, I remember Mica helping me carry the entire stroller (with baby inside) up the steps, which I thought was very sweet. My baby slept through the entire haircut very peacefully. Maybe it was that natural light filled intimate space of the salon. read more

I get my hair cut by Stephanie at Goldfinch and I can't recommend her enough. There are so many people on Instagram who do shag/razor cuts, but Stephanie's work stood out to me so much that I decided to have her cut my hair. What stuck out to me was that she focuses on amazing looks that are natural and require little effort. This is definitely the case. My cut looks amazing but requires little to no maintenance! I feel so confident and so ~myself~. I've literally never gotten so many compliments on a cut. Stephanie is professional, sweet, and incredibly talented. She did a bang-up job even when I was wearing a mask and she couldn't see half my face! I felt safe and comfortable going here during Covid. All precautions were taken, but the quality of haircut was not lowered at all. I am excited to go back for my second cut. Goldfinch Salon is so cute and homey. It's a great experience to be there. The location is also great! Lots of street parking. There's also so many restaurants around if you want to make a day out of it. Altogether a phenomenal experience that I can't recommend enough. read more

I've been getting my hair done by Mica for over 7 years now! I think I originally found him while searching for balayage experts. Even with my indecisiveness (Long! Short! Natural! Blonde!) he ends up nailing it every time. He is one of those stylists that can easily talk with you for hours about the most random of topics or work quietly while you enjoy your few minutes of silence (I'm a mom of 3 boys so it's rare). He is amazing with creating natural looking highlights and after 7 years (3 with a short Bob) I can confidently say he is consistent with both cut and color! Highly recommend! read more

Morgan is the absolute best! I've been going to her for the past year and I truly never want to have anyone else do my hair. I usually go with an a-line long bob and golden honey highlights and am always sooo happy when Morgan is all done with me. I can say with confidence she's the best ever to cut and color my hair! It's also a plus that Morgan is always so nice and fun to chat with while she's doing my hair and Goldfinch has a great overall vibe and is in a good location. Highly recommend! read more

I've been seeing Audrey for haircuts the last few years and I am always over the moon happy with her work. And they are never haircuts that need to grow in - I always walk out of the salon with a great new 'do that keeps evolving and looking cute as it grows out. My friends always compliment me, too. She's a great listener and super easy to talk to, too! read more

I have been fortunate to be a client of Mica's for 6 years and loving my hair every day since. Mica's a magician when it comes to color. People always comment that my hair looks like it's exactly what I should have, and they always mistake me for a natural redhead, which I love. Mica saw what would be flattering to me, my skin tone, and he's nailed it every single time. Mica is an expert at cuts as well. He helps me keep the length while encouraging healthy growth. Bangs? No problem. Ahhh. It's rare in this world to get something perfect, but when it's my hair, I don't mess around. To top it all off, Mica is a sweetheart. He has me laughing till my face hurts. The salon is super cute too, stylish and comfortable. All in all, you can't go wrong with Mica at Goldfinch! read more

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