I am a guy, and I have been getting my haircut by the owner, Kim for about 5 years at another salon, and she just opened her own called Image Beauty Salon!! Kim has always done a PERFECT job on my hair, because she listens to what you ask for, and is very detail oriented. As a man, I would definitely recommend her, as I went to almost every other salon/supercut type place, and after going to Kim it was like night and day, as she always gave an awesome haircut. Sometimes I go and just tell her she can just cut my hair how she might think it look good, and sometimes I tell her what I want, and she always does an excellent job and she does it for a reasonable price. I should mention that she also does women's hair as well, and has had alot of experience, as she has been doing women and men's hair for over 5 years. As well as being one of the best hair cutters I have ever had, she is also fun to be around, and is a very friendly person to everyone I have seen her talk to. The other girl working there, Hana, is also very friendly, and they make for an easy atmosphere. Kim speaks English, Vietnamese, and Cantonese, so if you speak these languages, or have someone who is looking for someone who speaks Vietnamese or Cantonese who is looking for a haircut, but is shy, or wants to speak in their language so they can get their hair right, this is the place to go!! The shop is not very far from campus, and close to McDonalds, and many other stores, etc., so if you want to do some shopping while you wait for your cut, you can walk around and come back with ease. Also has a very good Vietnamese restaurant and Party Sushi right next to the shop. I should also mention that Everything is newly renovated, CLEAN, and the store is basically brand new with brand new salon equipment, and new everything, as you can see from the pictures. 1780 Shattuck Avenue (a couple of blocks past McDonalds on Shattuck walking AWAY from the university) in Berkeley. Just look for the yellow sign, easy to find. Look for the "Party Sushi" sign if you are walking there, and it is right next to it. read more

The owner dressed my hair last time and she is super talented. Blowdrys are always a tough call for me or atleast until I went to this place. Blowdrys make hair look good but almost always leave them damaged. I was in the same predicament when I went here. The owner (is it Kim?) assured me that when done with the proper technique, blowdrys are not damaging. Boy, was she right! My hair was soft and healthy even after all that intense heat it took! It did not turn dry and lifeless like it always does. It was the only good blow dry I've had till date. read more

I really like this place ever since I moved to North Berkeley. Kim has been my go to ever since I switched to her. She does a very good job of cutting my hair the way I like it, and is very friendly with all her customers. The prices are very reasonable, for men a haircut is $15. But I always tip 5 because Kim does a really good job. Highly recommend this place. read more

Kim is a wonderful person with a bright and friendly personality and very talented. When I get $15 haircuts at other places I always feel uneasy about how it actually looks. Not Today! Kim did a FANTASTIC job with my hair and I look forward to returning to her on a Monthly basis (especially on $11 Wednesdays). Guys, if you're looking for a place that can do Men's cuts for a great price this is the place. Give it a try and you won't regret it read more

Image Beauty Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I did a Japanese hair treatment with the lovely Kim .. She is very nice and Linda too. Now, my hair looks so much better than before !!! Softer , shiner ,healthier and easier to style. read more

Kim at Image Beauty Salon has been my go-to for like a year now, which would be around 11 visits. The price is decent and she remembers exactly what I want each time I go. She's also super sweet and funny too! I haven't had a bad cut since explaining what I wanted the first time I came by, it's been real consistent. Parking's somewhat hard to find but there's usually something free in the residential streets nearby. Appointments are easy to make, pretty sure I've made some for the same day before. If you're clear on what you want (for guys' haircuts) I think Kim's a solid choice. read more

So happy they're open again and the place is clean. Staff wears masks and gloves. Plus no long wait!!

Stay away from this place she will mess up your hair not even sure how she got her license to work there -----all she care get the money and ruining you hair do yourself a favor and run away from there--she just tried to cut back of my hair now i have to wear hat to cover it for one month until it grows back -- i believe her name is KIM and the owner ---stay away from there "Image Beauty Salon "" In Berkeley CA read more

I've been coming to this salon for years and I couldn't have asked for better! When I first arrived to Berkeley I was super worried about finding a good salon for waxing, and even tried a few only to be disappointed by their quality and overall service levels. But with Kim, she truly cares about her customers and gets to know them on a personal level. Not only is she very careful and detail-oriented during the sessions, she never fails to put a smile on my face during our conversations, which helps the time pass by really fast. If you're a student at UC Berkeley or live around the downtown area, definitely give it a go! read more

I've been getting my hair cut here for years now. Kim does a great job and is also the warmest, friendliest stylist I've ever gone to. She's also helped me experiment with different hair styles over the years, and she has really good advice for what works with different hair types (mine is straight, thick) and head structure. read more

Great place to get a haircut! Excellent service, this place never disappoints. I like to keep my hair short so I come every 2-3 weeks for my cut and it's always quick and good! I'd recommend this place to anyone! read more

They helped me go from dark hair to blonde all in one day!! They were super sweet and effective as well as affordable.

A very neat place! Awesome service and people. They definitely know how to deal with Asian hairs.

Great haircut with Kim all time. She knows what is the best for your style. Also did really great job on waxing my eye brows. Even though she's busy most of the time. Recommend to schedule an appointment with her before you arrive and let her know what are you looking for. read more

I found Kim, efficient, professional, good stylist and well mannered. Reasonably priced, must go.

Best place ever!! I have been coming here back when I was attending School in Berkeley. I have moved to other areas in the bay but I still like to come here twice a week for wash and shampoo. They just really take good care of my hair and I wouldn't trust anyone else around my hair. And they're prices are perfect!! Won't find it anywhere else. I would recommend this place to everyone looking for affordable and efficient service. read more

Bad services. They charged me $28 and didn't even dry my hair after it is done. It is just a simple trim. Not recommended.

I came in for layers and to get my bangs trimmed. Unfortunately, I will have to pin my bangs back for weeks to come. Layers: The shortest layer was too short considering my hair is pretty long but I can live with the style of the layers cause although the look wasn't what I expected, the cut was okay and the stylist paid attention to detail. Bangs: I absolutely hated my bangs trim. The stylist did not cut my bangs all at one length on purpose because she said it looks unnatural (even though I asked for straight across, all at one length and brought in a picture) so instead some pieces of hair in my bags are about 1-2cm shorter than others. I'd brought in a picture and my bangs looked nothing like that in the end. I probably won't go back because of the experience and because I'm cheap (I paid $40 here for a shampoo, cut and blow dry and know of many places that charge me $25) but I also don't want to tear down a small business. There were many positive aspects to my visit. THE POSITIVE: Overall the haircut was comfortable and the two people there (Kim and the stylist who cut my hair) were really nice. The non bangs part of the haircut was okay and it seems like the stylist put a lot of attention to the cut, the location is convenient and they accept walk ins. read more

Image Beauty Salon - Some parts of bangs were cut shorter than others.Some say this looks more natural but I'd specifically asked for straight across - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

So glad that they're open again! Kim has been cutting my hair for the last four years. Great price and consistently great quality. I felt very safe during my first haircut in 7.5 months, as we were the only people in the salon, we both wore face masks, and Kim also wore a face shield. read more

I've been coming to this salon for years and they've never failed me! Kim is very knowledgeable and listens to you when you tell her what you want done. The other ladies there are also very sweet and welcoming every time I come in. They offer a wide variety of services and are very accommodating with appointments and walk-ins! You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

Me and my two buddies would come here together just to see Kim because she could really cut hair but was also hilarious and we always had a good time in this little shop. Cheap cuts and great company! read more

I called beforehand to ensure this salon participated in Locks of Love and they said they did and asked what time I wanted to come in that day. I came in shortly after and she cut 14 inches off so it ended up just above my shoulders. They said I would have to take the rubber banded hair and mail it in myself. At the end, I gave her a $20 tip since I thought I would be receiving a free haircut. She then told me my hair cut would be $45 dollars but after complaining that they said they did Locks of Love haircuts. She then said she would give me a $5 discount. I was displeased because I wouldn't have tipped $20 if I knew I would have to pay extra for this haircut. I ended up spending on $60 on a haircut I initially thought would be free. Happy with haircut, not happy with the price. read more

I came here to get my eyebrows waxed and now I'm sorry I did. I am one of those lucky people who have thick eyebrows. I told the woman that I like them thick and that I like to keep the hair over the arches. Not only did she make them thin, but she didn't keep the hairs over the arches. She trimmed them so much and completely straight across. To make matters worse, the brows are totally different and unsymmetrical. Now it will take at least two months for them to grow out so they look normal again. I am so angry. Lesson learned, if you're paying $12 to get your eyebrows waxed, there's probably a reason. read more

Called in around 10:05 A.M. and Kim said she was free at 10:30 A.M. I haven't been to a haircutter in a while so I was a bit nervous about getting my haircut, but she was really patient and made sure I was happy with the overall result. Definitely recommend her! (not sure why there's so few reviews because she's really great) Really cheap too - $15 for a guy's haircut!! read more

I went there today for the second time after more than two months and the owner immediately remembered me by name. I have short hair so I needed to get a slight trim again. As I was slightly sweaty because of the hot weather, I decided to go with shampooing and she included a head massage which was absolutely great. I'm normally not too fuzzy with my hair, so I try to avoid high end saloons where the haircut takes forever. This place is great and I can't imagine that I would look any better after a haircut for triple the price. Don't expect lengthy discussions about your haircut. I just said I want a little shorter at the back and on the side and it ended up looking just like I wanted. I'm definitely recommending this place to friends. read more

Really good service. Both ladies were super nice, but I got way overcharged. I got the keratin treatment and a simple haircut and it came out to $210. She did have to use a little more product on me and take longer blow drying/ straightening, but i will not be going back. Their price for keratin is around $120, but I still don't see how things added up to that price. read more

I love Kim! They have now been the ONLY place I will get my haircut for the last few years. Kim always does a great job, she's super friendly, and they're extremely affordable. The best! read more

My 12 yr old son needed a haircut for his next day choir performance. Usually, his dad cuts his hair with mostly ok results, but it was late evening and neither one of them was looking forward to a home-made hair cutting experience. We saw the "Open" sign on the salon's door as we were driving by, and decided to try it out. It was well after the official closing time, but Kim was still there. The place was spotless, and we were the only customers as it was quite late. My son's hair is VERY thick, but she managed to shape it very nicely and we were all very satisfied with the cut. Just went there again, and had the same great experience. Thank you Kim! read more

Kim is a pro with male Asian hair. My side part undercut never looked so fresh. #blessup

My husband and I were referred to Kim as a hair stylist you can trust. She knows exactly what style flatters you. Kim is very sweet and genuine, will not push for sales on styling products. Definitely worth the travel effort. read more

This place has really good service and I always come here to get waxed. It's super cheap here: eyebrows and upper lip is $18 and eyebrows, upper lip, and chin is $20. The lady always does a good and I'm always happy with my eyebrows after! read more

Love this place! I always come here for my hair cut. I don't know the name of the hairdresser that does it (she's an Asian lady), but she's super friendly and really does it the way I like. If I tell her I want 1" off, she'll take 1" off. If I tell her I want half an inch, that's what'll she'll take off - she's not like those (unfortunately too common) hairdressers that you tell them clearly "Look, I only want to remove half an inch" and then they chop off 3 inchs because in their opinion it was the best thing to do for your hair! She usually charges me either 1) 15$ (if my hair is already washed and dry) or 2) 30$ if on addition to the cut, I need to get a wash, blow out and straightening. Very reasonable prices! I highly recommend it for the haircut. I've been at least 8 times; and was never disappointed. I also did waxing one time there - it was ok, but I'm not sure I liked it as much as the haircut. You could see the wax she used was super cheap (maybe it's b/c I'm used to European Wax Center, which is really amazing and the best wax ever). Apart from the wax, I was a bit puzzled by the fact that she did not wear gloves while doing my brazilian bikini. But apart from that, my waxing was good. read more

They took me last minute for a wax. Waxer wasn't in when I arrived, but they called her and she came right away, which I appreciated. Well priced, but price I paid (before tip) was more than was quoted on the phone. I definitely recommend. read more

Kim is the sweetest! She knows exactly what her clients want and her services are excellent. I've gotten my bangs cuts, hair dyed, and all sorts of hair styling from her and she has never disappointed me! She and all the other ladies who work there are amazing and so accommodating. Pricing is perfect every time. I definitely recommend! read more

I love Image Beauty Salon. I come over one hundred miles to get my (men's) haircut here now--and I won't stop ever. This haircut is comparable to an expensive salon cut without all the waiting, appointments and wondering if you'll like the cut and style you receive! read more

Great cut for reasonable price. Highly recommended if - like me - you want a simple cut at a low price and in a quick manner.

One of the best fulls service beauty salon in North Berkeley, managed beautifully by Kim. She can do any style of hair and any haircut for the guys. She can remember every little bit of detail you requested from your most recent appointment, simply amazing. She will always give you good, best quality haircut in Berkeley. Check it Out! read more

Kim has been giving me a haircut since she started her own salon in North Berkeley. I found her at another salon and I am glad that she will continue to give great hair service to the local community. I have been given great comments on my hair style and she knows her stuff! Highly recommended, convenient location from UC Berkeley, very clean/new facilities and she ensures that her customers are completely satisfied. Prices are reasonable!!! Her staff is great too, very friendly and in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

The lady here was really really nice! Super friendly and the price was great - $20. I walked in she was cutting my hair two minutes later, no waiting! She was good at listening to what I wanted - a simply trim job, but I needed about 4 inches taken off. She did exactly that and still kept the length long. I would have given her 5 stars but when I got home there was one section of hair still an inch longer than the rest. I snipped it off myself and everything looked fine. I'm sure I could have gone back and asked her to fix it, but it was a minor thing and everything else was pretty even. So for $20, I will totally be going to her for all my hair cut needs! She's also super fast, took only like 8 minutes. Perfect in and out place. read more

My former stylist of 10 years left town 6 months ago and I was fortunate enough to find Kim at Image right away. Her haircuts are even better than my former stylist. She also cuts my kids hair (boy and girl) and they very happy. Very professional, personable, the store is clean and we can usually drop in just about any time. Oh, and they do great color, too! All that at very reasonable prices. Go! read more