I've gone to Lorisa for both my haircuts and color, and she's amazing every time! She's so…read moretalented, really listens to what you want, and always makes my hair turn out even better than I imagined. I genuinely feel like a new woman after every appointment. She's also the sweetest person and makes the whole experience so enjoyable. I couldn't recommend her more!

I have been looking for a haircut place for months around the East Bay with good prices and quality…read morecuts and I think I've finally found my go to haircut place! Prices are based on length. Keep in mind that you can only call to reserve a haircut day of, so get your phone ready to go when they open if you want to do something fancy like color your hair. I got a a haircut with Andrew and I am very happy with it! He was very nice to chat with as well. They have a small parking lot so if you have a car, you could drive. I will definitely be back!!

Dale is exceptional at creating the perfect color for what you want and…read more an overall experience with him that make you feel beautiful, cared for and listened to. He's funny, kind, and has the experience to back up what he says. I started seeing him over a decade ago and won't go anywhere else. I recently moved to Los Angeles and tried a salon there. The couldn't get the color right, so I travel back a few times a year to Berkeley to see Dale. He has clients that travel from LA, San Diego, New York to see him. He also did updos for my wedding and did and amazing job, plus made everyone in my wedding party feel beautiful and at ease. He's a gem.

A friend recommended Dale for a haircut. That was more than six years ago. Since then, I had more…read morehaircuts and even my hair-colored (with an inspo from DWTS.) although this was not the first time my hair was colored, this was the hair color that stood the test of time. I would know as I consistently go back and ask for the same hair color. Every single time we end up together, time flies by as we catch up on each other's lives, and everything in between. In short. He's my hair person, and a dear friend. The vibe? Warm as always.

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.

Listened to what I wanted and executed the hairstyle perfectly. Will recommended to any guy looking…read morefor a great and affordable option; will come again!!

Chiming in as the first woman…read more I followed Ricardo from Designer Cuts on University Ave. It's a funny place he is now-- he rents a chair in the salon of a woman who is apparently in high demand (and commands a high price accordingly!) as the go-to salon for long, complicated treatments for African American women in Berkeley. So it's like two different worlds-- but everybody is very friendly! Ricardo cuts both men's and women's hair, and I like that he charges me the guy price, since my hair is short. I don't know what his cuts are like for women with long hair, but he seemed popular at Designer Cuts. Ricardo is genderqueer-friendly and won't give you attitude if you want your hair some non-gender-standard way. His English is solid for communication, and you won't have trouble communicating about style. For example, this last time I asked for my hair a little more feminine and he cut it with scissors rather than razor, and I've been getting compliments. I also have a (straight!) artistic guy friend who went in needing to tame his long unruly locks (he had gotten to the ponytail stage) but not wanting to come out looking corporate, and he was very happy with how it turned out. Scheduling is walk-in, or -- better -- call ahead to set a time. I always forget which two days he's off, so it's good to call ahead. I don't know what Ricardo is charging new (as opposed to grandfathered) clients. I can say that I was paying $14 (guy cut price) plus tip when he was back at Designer Cuts, and I pay more now, because he's renting his own chair and it seems like the right thing to do. So it's a few dollars more than Supercuts or something, but if you end up liking him, you get a consistent, reliable haircutter who won't disappear and won't break the bank.

Bill greeted me at the door. He recommends to people that are coming there that they make an…read moreappointment because he's very popular in the area. I was curious of why he gets so many great reviews and hopeful at the same time. He was amazing. I've never seen hands move so fast And so accurately before in my life. There was almost no weight to get my haircut and it was cut in record time and it actually came out better than I thought and it looks awesome. He was a very pleasant person to chat with a little bit and he's very safe by making sure that he's got his mask on while he's working because he's in contact with a lot of people through the day. I would definitely recommend this place to people that needed a haircut in the area.

Wow. I was looking to change up my look after years of growing out my hair and they delivered…read more I gave a picture reference to the stylist and he understood it completely. The cut and look was exactly what I wanted, and he went over some of the decisions he made. The place is pretty much cash preferred but can accommodate Venmo. Definitely will be coming back again.

Michael is incredible! I tried to cut my own hair because my stylist just had a baby. The first…read moretime went well then I got way too brave. It was an emergency to say the least. My friends told me I could not walk around for a week with a hat. I was then finally talked into changing my hair. I had the same haircut for almost a decade. It was time to say goodbye to an era. He took me the same day I called and was very affordable. I showed him a picture and he started chopping. I realized immediately I was in great hands and this guy knows what he is doing. End product amazing I've already got so many compliments. I was so lucky to find him. He's got my business from now on. Thanks again!

I was not expecting to have such a great experience with Michael because I generally don't like…read morestylists in the first place (been wronged one too many times). Michael made a last minute appointment for me when I called day-of and when I got there, he really took care of me. He cut something like 8 inches off my hair and did it all while my hair was dry - something I'd never had done before - and it turned out SO well. He watched where my hair fell as he cut and he also checked in with me regularly to see what I thought and if I agreed with what he was seeing. Now, my hair looks good air dried or blow dried, in a ponytail or down flowing freely. Not a hair out of place. Plus, Michael mentioned he views his work like art and I think that is really wonderful. Most people don't respect their jobs that much and his passion makes a difference in how he treats customers as well as his work.

Ja is amazing! I went as a first time walk-in and she was able to fit me in her schedule (and I…read moreleft within a half hour). I had been looking for a spot that knows how to cut Asian hair (I have stubbornly straight, thick hair) as I was looking to get a textured mod cut, and I scored! Ja delivered what I asked for and I left feeling really satisfied with my new chop. If you're looking for a locally owned, affordable, sweet and friendly salon, Shear Perfection is it : )! Thank you, Ja!

She is an amazing hairstylist with so much experience. I walked in and almost immediately got sat…read moredown. She executed my haircut perfectly. She's a great conversationalist. Super affordable - especially if you're a student. Fun fact: she has painted all of the artwork in her studio!

I've been a loyal supporter of Sam for the past decade and more. More recently, Sam has been…read morecutting my son's hair. Sam has a great way with kids because my son is terrified whenever I tried to cut his hair but the 1st time I took him to see Sam, there's no crying, he's sitting still asking all sorts of questions like a curious child would, and already looking forward to the next time he sees "Uncle Sam". I can also say that Sam saved my marriage. My wife (fiance at the time) told me to not cut my own hair. About 6 months before the wedding, I made a big mistake so bad that my wife was in tears and made a royal decree if I continue this path, she would call off the wedding. I searched and found Sam who not only made me look more handsome and younger, but even my wife gave my hair style 11 stars out of 10! Nowadays, I usually go to Sam and have him do his recommendations but occasionally I would give a general idea of what I'm feeling that day. All of my friends did note I exert more confidence and feel more assertive when needed. Maybe it's the hair that changes one's attitude towards oneself or in life?

He has been making me look great for years! And his multitude of hobby stories will make your time…read morefly!