My first time dying my hair. Josie did an amazing job! And help from Ashley at the end...thanks girls!! read more

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Awesome experience!!!!! Brenda and Dina were great, they did listened to me and gave me the look I wanted,making sure that it wasn't going to damage my hair. Besides, they made sure I was comfortable and having a good experience. read more

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It's been a year since I cut my hair, and Brenda did an amazing job! I don't write reviews often, so when I do, just know that it's serious. She's so knowledgeable about what she's doing, and she was so fun to talk to. The hour went by quickly because we were talking about one topic to the next. I just wanted a trim and light layering, and that's exactly what I got! She keeps in mind what you want and offers more suggestions along the way. I can see why everyone wants to go here. She even gave me purple shampoo recommendations, which I desperately needed. Thank you so much, Brenda! Hope to see you in the future. read more

I have been meaning to do an update. I received a call in September a week or so after my post, with an offer to get my hair redone at no charge. I took the offer and was scheduled with Brenda-owner of the salon. She added highlights and a toner since she felt the original color was a great base. The outcome was amazing! I absolutely loved it and she saved all my information for the next time to do touch ups. Its November, and I still get compliments! It seems I should schedule in advance to have Brenda do my hair color, as she books real fast. But I can see myself going back to Jordan for the hair cut and Brenda for color. Thanks for the great customer service! read more

iSalon - Nice subtle highlights, very low maintenance! - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

First time at this salon to dye my hair and had a great experience. Master colorist Diane took care of me through the whole process with others helping her as she explains the process of bleaching, coloring and caring for my hair. I had my hair dyed from black to gray. It's not the dark shade yet but as she explained, it would take 2-3 sessions to reach desired shade but I'm very happy with how it turned out after a long day of work. The cost is a little high but completely worth it for the results. I would visit again for another dye and a cut. Thank you, iSalon! read more

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Desi, where are you??? I'm bummed that I'm finally back in the area and after going on the website to book an appt, I couldn't find Desi on there. I called in and found out that she is on maternity leave and may not be returning. (Seriously Desi, if you see this..pls let me know if you are working somewhere else, heh) I've been to iSalon on two occasions now and everyone I've come into contact with has been really sweet and friendly. Desi saved me from a bad haircut and is so much fun to chat with. I'd already decided that I was going to start going to her exclusively when I was back in the Bay. So sad to hear she's not there, esp. when I'm in major need of a trim. Bang trims are only $10 and my last haircut here was $45 - super reasonable. read more

Best mani and pedi in town JENNY is the best!!! The salon is clean and the staff are super friendly!!! I will continue to come back again and again. read more

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I made an appointment for a cut and color. The lady spent about 30 minutes washing and cutting my hair. She asked if I was happy, I said yes and I'm ready to color it. She said great let's set you up for an appointment. I stated I have an appointment for a cut and to color. She stated there wasn't enough time to color. It was confirmed that I had a 4 hour appointment on the phone and in person when I arrived. For cut AND color. I told her I didn't want to do a Balayage or Ombre or highlights in my hair. My hair is brown and I wanted a lighter brown. Which could be done within the next three hours. It's fine. My hair cut was okay. Nothing I couldn't have gotten from another salon. And now I can tell everyone NOT to come to this overpriced, unorganized, miscommunication, "what's the point of an appointment?" salon. read more

I can not tell you how in love I am with my hair JOSIE hooked me up! She is so friendly and professional! My hair is amazing and feels great I can't believe my hair can even be this silver I love it so much! Thank you for giving me exactly what I want and even more! go see Josie for your hair! Hair goddess read more

iSalon - Josie worked on my hair silver and lavender baby! I'm in love! Come see her you will waked our 1000% satisfied I'll be back to see her - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I found this hair salone last year around Dec and went in to get hair color. I had an appointment with Ashley. After looking at my hair she advised me not to color my hair since it was way too damaged due to my previous bleaching.She recommended me to to take good care of my hair and come back after a year. I went back again few days ago to see Ashley and we decided to get a hair cut and my hair was healthy enough for a new color. But due to circumstances Josie did my hair and i can't believe how it turned out. I love my hair so much and im glad she gave me this great haircut afterwards. She was very good with all the suggestions that she had for me. I couldn't have asked for anything better. I have finally found a place that i can trust and will continue my business here. read more

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I missed my last hair appointment and so happy to see Diane! She gave me a perfect "la Coupe de cheveux"! During my amazing shampoo, I enquired if there were manicure and pedicure salons close by she would recommend. Turns out they offer the service and Jenny was available. Jenny performed THE BEST mani-pedi I have ever had! I left making appointments for both Diane and Jenny the next time I visit!! I love the ladies at iSalon!!! Paul Elliott read more

Came here with my partner and her sister to get their hair chopped off. We had an appointment with Dinah for 9:30am so we came a little early and was greeted by one of the workers who was cutting/dying a gentleman's hair. I think she was the owner but i'm not sure, she was very friendly throughout the 3.5 hours we were there ( my partner had really long hair). Our hair stylist dinah arrive promptly and got my partner ready to wash her hair and chop off the hair she didn't want. She took her time with my partners hair making sure she was happy with the length of her new do and doing it right, the same goes with my partners sister. She was great at paying attention to details and understanding what they wanted. My partner has come by this salon before about 3 years ago (her last haircut) and she was very unsatisfied with her hair cut and the fact that the stylist at the time didn't really listen to her (she no longers work there i'm assuming). From what i observed there are a lot of regulars who always come back and make appointments and some of these customers knew each person by first name basis which is pretty cool. The only reason i didn't give this place a 5 star is due to me observing two customers who came in to get a cut (both had the same hair cutter) and left with, instead of a rounded back but a lopsided rounded back where both had a not so rounded edge on the left side. Didn't catch her name but, i really should have said something to those customers. The interior is spacious with giant mirrors. The wait area was comfortable with couches and benches for you to sit on along with a neatly placed magazine collection for you to view and a plain view of what products they offer. They have 3 TV's and at the time of our visit they were showing tv shows one one and music videos on the remaining two. The staff were very friendly and for the most part from what i observed did a great job with cutting their customers hair both male and female. read more

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To be fair, I gave the salon 24 hours to call me.. I've spent over a hundred dollars on my haircuts in salons in SF, and don't mind paying more for excellent service. For a guy, that's saying something.. After looking for a place a little closer to my house (recent SF to East bay transplant) ISalon was recommended by my fellow Yelpers and SFgate's "best of". First, Jessica : Thank you for the nice haircut. +5 stars to you! Next , Sandra : -5 stars to you for kicking me down to a junior stylist because "you didn't know who I was". I requested you from reviews and from the appointment system on your website. That should be enough. And finally Brenda the owner: -5 stars to you. You were doing a Brazilian straightening next to me and heard what transpired and said nothing. Probably because a $300 straightening was more important then some first timer dudes 30 minute chop. The salon was fine otherwise. Clean and the appointment was taken about 15 minutes early. I'll keep looking though.. read more

I cheated on my regular hairstylist and came here for a cut. I am happy with my regular stylist (in a different city) but logistically a salon in Alameda works out better for me. I really wanted this salon to work out for me but it didn't. And I regret not going to my regular. 2 stars for the sparkling clean salon, the awesome magazine selection and the ultra comfy shampoo station. I believe she was able to adjust the sink height up or down accordingly. Neat. They use Pureology products which I love. Also, I was able to get a same day appt. Actually I'm not sure if that was a good sign. The cut was just ok. I tried to tell her the issues I have with my hair (very thick, hangs heavy...no volume because its so heavy). She (Tracey) told me 'No it's not'. ooooooh okayyyy you know my hair better than I do and I'm the one who lives with it. Fine. Even if she didn't agree I didn't feel like she had to be so rude about it. And then as we were going through the initial consult she said 'giiiirrrl you need to color again'. Rude. I know my roots are coming through a little but she didn't have to scream it to the whole salon. And she has the loudest voice in the whole place. Kid you not. I told her that it was hard for me to get to my regular stylist and that I didn't know who to go to anymore. She didn't offer to do it then and didn't offer to do it with another appt. I think my stylist and I just didn't hit it off. She spilled her whole life story after 2.5 secs with me in her chair and I listened (again, I kid you not. So inappropriate and it really turned me off because the story was uncomfortable) and I laughed at all her lame jokes since I was at her mercy in her chair. But ultimately, the reason I won't be coming back was because the work done to my hair is not of the same caliber I'm used to. Again, the cut was just ok. read more

This place is the new hidden gem in Alameda. I must say, I have been living in Alameda most my life and in the last couple years, Alameda has really put the effort to stand out with quality stores and restauraunts on Park Street. Word is getting out about this place "iSalon". It seems to be the hot new salon in town and people be beginning to notice. I've been to salons in some high end areas and this salon is right up there with the best of them when it comes to most importantly my haircut as well as atmosphere and overall experience. You would not expect a place like this in little Alameda but thats why I think it is a hidden gem. The best part about it is that the everyone there is very welcoming and you really feel like family when you go there. The salon is ultra contempory and I love the flow of the salon. Price is not bad at all. Definately worth it is cause sometimes it seems so darn hard to find a salon that fits and that feels comfortble to keep going back to. I got my cut from Tracey and she was awesome. She really knows her stuff and I definately reccomend her. She is always a good chat and is very fashionable with her wardrobe. I hear Brenda is really good too so definately ask for one of those two. LASTLY: I thought this was super cool for a salon place in Alameda but they have plans to have WIFI and internet while you wait for your hair cut. On top of that, there are plans to serve wine and beer to customers which adds to the point that this can't be just another salon. They are innovative and I like that they are new and trying great ideas to change what you would normally just expect from a haircut. I believe they want it to be a great overall experience rather than a haircut. Give it a try. I give my yelp thumbs up! read more

5 Stars for iSalon! Being a new mom and working full time, I neglected my hair for the past year. Last Saturday was my only free day to actually spend time on myself. I called around searching for salons that would take a same day appointment, but had no luck until I came across iSalon. I spoke with Kristen who was very nice, and told me that I could come in and she would be doing my hair. I told her I wanted a trim with long layers and blonde ombre highlights. She executed exactly what I wanted and was very patient with me since I can be indecisive. I was amazed at how nice the customer service and ambiance was. I had a Grey Goose and apple juice and even got to play on the iPad while I was getting my hair done. That was definitely a huge plus! She made me feel welcome and relaxed. For a cut, color, shampoo/conditioner, head massage and style/curl.. I paid $140 plus tip. What a great deal! I was expecting to spend at least $200+ compared to other salons. 2 days later, I decided I wanted to tone down the blonde because I wasn't used to it being so bright. I called Kristen and asked her if I could come in and she gladly accepted me in her chair again. She toned down the ombre and didn't even charge me. I have finally found my go-to Salon and stylist and will never go anywhere else! iSalon is the BEST! read more

So I went in on Sunday for a haircut. Everyone was friendly and like last time I saw Brenda. We talked about length options and got to work. I was happy with the length. However I'm not too happy with the way my layers came out. My curls are a less bouncy but whatever hair grows back so this isn't a real issue. My issue is the price of my cut. The first time I went in I had long hair and they gave me a total makeover. Bangs, layers, everything was different. How much did it cost? Only $40 plus tip! I thought this is such a great deal so I went back. This time how much did a bang trim and hair cut cost? $50 plus tip! That's just ridiculous for a salon that's in Alameda and not San Francisco. I've decided next time I'm just going to stay in the city since I'll be paying about the same. read more

When I used to live in the east bay, I had my hair cut at iSalon 3 times. I was super happy with my haircut after each visit. I remember when iSalon first opened and everything seemed so techie....with the name, website, online booking and ipads available for use in the salon. Very cool. This place is modern and welcoming. They offer you a beverage while you're waiting, making you feel at home. The first time I went there, I had long hair and wanted to chop it down really short. Ladies, you know what I'm talking about when you get "the post breakup haircut." Yup, this was it. Brenda helped me achieve my mission and and she did a fabulous job! I believe Brenda is the owner but she also an awesome hair stylist. She is so so sheik and stylish. Who wants to get their hair cut by a frumpy stylist anyway? What I liked about Brenda was that she was confident she was gonna make me look good! Some stylist don't like to take risks, even when you ask them to cut your hair a certain way. They're afraid to that you won't like it, so they play it safe. Brenda also gave me tips on how to style my hair at home and gave me a discount on some Pureology hair products. The other two times I had haircuts there by another stylist. She did a great job too and was super fun to talk to. I don't think she works there anymore though. I highly recommend iSalon. Make an appointment though....they're popular! read more

I wanted to give additional props to this salon for donating to Locks of Love. Seeing that they participated in it made it an easy choice to come here to donate for the first time over a year ago. I grew my hair out to the longest it had ever been (about halfway down my back), and ended up getting it cut to the shortest it had ever been (about chin-length), and I absolutely loved it! I donated about 12 inches of my hair. I usually keep my hair shoulder length, so it was a total relief for it to be gone. Any worries I had about looking bad with short hair (I was traumatized by a horrible haircut when I was younger) completely disappeared in iSalon's capable hands. I was seriously blown away by how wonderful and manageable my hair was. After this - dare I say life-changing? - experience, I seriously look forward to getting my hair cut really short and donating it each year. This year, at the recommendation of a close friend, I strayed and tried out a different salon to cut my hair for locks of love. Big mistake. The haircut was just ok; there is a really noticeable difference in the quality at other places, despite costing about the same. For the price, the haircuts at iSalon really can't be beat! read more

Moving out of state sucks. I hated packing... loading... driving a huge truck... unloading... and unpacking; but worst of all, I was dreading the fact I had to look for a new place to get a haircut. I tried a trendy place in SF... Expensive Fail I tried a trendy place in Oakland... Jacked Up Haircut Fail I tried iSalon in Alameda and... I found VANESSA! Vanessa did what the previous places failed to do. She was able to tame the thick bristles on top of my head I call hair! How was Vanessa able to pull such feat, you ask? Well, I'll tell you how... She LISTENED to what I wanted, and she TOOK THE TIME to execute the cut! Seems simple, right? Yet, you'd be surprised at how many places rush you in and out of a chair in order to turn a quick buck. Not here. Vanessa makes sure you are satisfied with her work from beginning to end. P.S. The place is pretty clean, and the iPads and drinks are always a plus! read more

The upside = The Salon is very clean and the staff is very nice and friendly. The downside = $40+tip for a fade... ur trippin. read more

This salon is the bomb! Great results every time I visit, and it doesn't break the bank. Jessie is really skilled - she gave me a great cut and highlights. Also, I had appointments with Lynn and Joseph. As far as products, they carry Bumble and Bumble. I am definitely coming back! read more

iSalon - Blonde highlights and cut by Jessie - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Jenny at iSalon is amazing! I've been going to her for years now. She takes pride in her work and is a pleasure to talk with. The salon is always clean and beautiful down to ever detail. I coming here read more

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I love my hair cut by Brenda!!!! Thank you!!! Shes super nice, friendly and stylish!!! Just tell you how you want it, I highly recommend!!! Thank you Brenda, I will for sure see you again!!! read more

I've had my haircut done 3 times here by 2 different stylists. I'm always very happy with the end result. The 2 most recent cuts were done by Vanessa and I highly recommend her! I love that whenever I walk in that I'm immediately greeted by name by the stylist and owner. Now I'm not sure if it's because they remember me or they've familiarized themselves with the days appointments but either way, it's great customer service. I'm always taken at my appointment time or just about. I love that you're offered something to drink while you're getting your hair cut/colored/styled. I always opt for the infused water. If you're looking for an awesome place with a price point that's on par for dependable service, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

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The one star is because the team at isalon would not tell me where my stylist Jessica moved to! They actually told me she was on maternity leave but after a little more digging I found her! Jessica Lew now works at Salon Valenti in Fremont. I know it is far from Alameda but it is well worth the trip for Jessicas skills and the elevated level of professionalism at her new salon compared with isalon. This is my original review of Jessica, that still applies to her! I saw Jessica today for a haircut. This is the second time I have gone to see her because the first time she cut my hair, I became loyal and cannot imagine going anywhere else. I have fine hair and it is not the easiest type of hair to execute a perfect precision haircut (which is what I am currently sporting). Jessica is so professional and really listens to what I want. She always looks so amazing and fashionable...the way you want a beauty professional to look. She also has a background in education in the industry so she really knows what she is doing and her talents are multi-faceted. I highly recommend Jessica for any color or cutting services. Another bonus of this salon is they use Goldwell color, which is just the best, and Bumble and Bumble products, which are high quality and perform just as promised. Thank you Jessica and iSalon for my amazing hair! read more

Most amazing service I have ever received at a salon in my life! I went to another salon based on "decent" yelp reviews a few days before my bridal shower "worst decicsion ever"- I left in tears. My friend, who only trusts iSalon with her locks, called them for me the following day and explained my situation & sent pictures of my "ruined" hair - red with purple and white streaks! I had at the time a natural dark ash blonde to light blonde ombre - I asked the stylist to bring out my natural colors - darken the top slightly and lighten the bottom for more contrast. She dyed my base RED!!!, left the blonde in too long which gave me white streaks and some of the blonde dye mixed with the red to give me purple/blush streaks!!! My friend told me that iSalon books a month out so I honestly wasn't expecting a miracle... BUT THEN A MIRACLE HAPPENED - Brenda, the owner, called me directly and volunteered to stay late to fix my hair! The service was impeccable from start to finish. She didn't have to do that for me, but she did and I am indebted to her! I came in looking like a hot mess and left with a Beautiful Ombre just like I wanted! I honestly didn't even think I was going to leave with anything close to what I wanted since the first salon messed up so bad, but Brenda is a true professional and made it possible without damaging my hair any further. I got so many compliments at my bridal shower too! If you haven't made your appointment yet, stop reading and pick up the phone - best decision you'll ever make for your hair! read more

I don't much care for this place. I tried it out and they are known for giving tablets to waiting customers and one of the stylists or the receptionist did not give me one. Correction: first she asked me if I wanted one; I said "oh sure," + smiled but about 2 minutes pass and I look up from the magazine I was reading to see where she went. She was already busy working on something else?.... Any who, the whole point of this visit was for Locks of Love (costs money at this location) BUT I never received the certificate that stated that L.o.L. received my hair! So what happened to my hair and where did it end up going? read more

I scoured high and low for a post-SF-living hair salon. I was close to giving up when I found iSalon. Sandra was a friendly, unpretentious and well skilled stylist. She gave me exactly what I wanted -- which, let's face it, rarely happens on a first visit. I would have given my experience 5 stars just for the haircut and pleasant staff... but here's where it really gets good: - Margaritas - iPads to browse the Internets - Unexpected 20% discount for first-timers - Point system for hair deals! If I refer one of you, I get 200pts, so please let me know if you make an appt! ;) I will definitely be going back. read more

I moved to Alameda a year ago from the east coast & was desperate to find someone to cut my hair. I am very picky about this, so it wasn't easy. First, I did exactly what is always recommended: I saw a woman on the ferry whose hairstyle I liked. She gave me the name of her stylist. Normally, I would avoid someone who rents a chair & only charges $35 (you get what you pay for), but Ferry Woman had a great cut & had been going to this woman for years. Let's just say that, despite my very fine hair, I would have bet a month's pay that a professional could not blow dry it any flatter than it naturally was. This woman did things with a round brush that I never thought were possible & I don't mean it as a compliment. Then, I went to a place in Union Square. Very chi-chi; separate stylists & colorist & each stylist has two assistants. One to bring water the other to tell you the the stylist will be right there. A $300 cut & color later, it was - OK. Nothing more, nothing less. I figured that I would give it a chance. It was only our first hair date. Two more dates and I knew that he was not the one for me. After reading the Yelp reviews about iSalon, I wandered into the place. It was two weeks after my last date with the Uber-stylist. I poured out my saga to the women at the desk, pointed at my hair & said, "THIS is the $300 hair." As they stared back at me, I said, "it's OK. I'm the idiot who paid for this. I know it sucks or I wouldn't be here." I made an appointment for Brenda to fix it & was able to get in a couple weeks later. I was so happy - she listened to me! I am very bad at explaining what I want and have a laundry list of requirements: long-ish, even tho it is so fine that any weight makes it flat. Not too much work, because I get bored doing my hair after about 4 minutes. No product (or not too much) because I hate the way it smells & feels. Etc. Brenda was patient, gave me a pretty decent cut and was even polite about my DIY Garnier dye-job (I'd been desparate - 4 inch roots)! I got a new client discount and the cut & partials with tip were around $150. Not too shabby. When it was time for another cut (past time, actually), I tried to book another appointment online. Brenda had nothing for several weeks, so I booked with Linda. LOVE her! I originally made time for cut and partials, but had to cut back to only cut. Linda not only stayed late to do my partials (she took mercy on my roots), but managed to make my hair do what I wanted but couldn't explain. She also showed me how to blow-dry my hair so that my long, side-swept bangs wouldn't get all stringy & defeated by my cowlick (who has a cowlick on their forehead?). That was two weeks ago - my hair looked good when I left (Linda didn't do that "froofy-attack-you-with-product thing) and looks good now. I can even blow it myself and it looks good! I hope to hair-date Linda for a very long time. read more

I randomly booked a haircut with Ashley today. iSalon had great reviews and so I thought I would try it. Ashley was amazing! I absolutely love my haircut! She was so precise! She was so helpful when deciding what type of cut to get and she was super friendly and easy to talk to. She is so knowledgeable about hair and gave me a lot of information about my hair and how to take care of it. I definitely recommend this salon! I will definitely be back!! read more

i use to come here a lot to keep up with my hair color. all staff are friendly, salon is very innovative, clean and they play cool music. they also have the latest when it comes to style and technology. when i call to set up an appointment, i dont have to tell them who iam because they have my info saved in their files and when i call, everything pops up. however i stopped coming here because i decided to go back to my natural color. if i need to do something w my hair again, i would definitely come back here with a heart beat. ....which was last week... i gave them a call to schedule an appointment and to my surprise, they needed all my info again. did they just delete me on their file cuz i havent been in the salon for less than six months? I don't appreciate that! read more

My favorite stylist, Whitney, at Grasshopper in South Park (SF) moved to South America and since then I've been trying to find a stylist in the East Bay for a while. I hang out a lot in Alameda and decided to see if the island offered any SF-quality salons. With 53 reviews, almost all very positive, I decided to give iSalon a try. I liked the option to book my appointment online, especially same day. The stylists mentioned the most in the reviews (Brenda and Desi) weren't available today but I did get Tracy and she did get positive reviews. I got there a little early and they offered me tea and true to the reviews, the latest issues of popular magazines were available in their comfortable lounge area. After showing her a photo of a cut Whitney gave me last year, Tracy got what style I wanted right away and whisked me away for a shampoo. Back in the chair, I got a little nervous when she whipped out the razors. I've got coarse, Asian hair and all the stylists who've used true razors (the scissors with razors are ok) on my hair have f*d it up. Tracy reassured me (she's Asian too) that she knows my pain and said she knew what she was doing. True to her word, I got my A-line cut as Whitney used to do it. Yay! And it all cost $32 (I got the first-time customer discount). For every dollar you spend, you get a point and when you hit 500 points, you get a $25 gift card. Not bad. I will definitely come back again! read more

Love my Ombre! The ambiance of the salon is very modern and relaxing. Everybody who works here is super friendly. You are offered a beverage of your choice and even an ipad to entertain yourself with during your service. I was nervous having a different stylist, other than my usual, to do my hair. I've been wanting ombre for a really long time and decided it's now or never. I went in for a cut and color with Kristen and explained to her what my likes & dislikes were. I was all over the place, very undecisive, going back and forth on what colors I wanted. Finally, I just told Kristen to do whatever she wanted and she was extremely patient with me. Two hours later, with a color, scalp massage and a cut, my hair turned out AMAZING! Love, love, love the cut and the ombre color. I really do think hairstylists are miracle workers and I'm glad I found this one! I will for sure be back to see Kristen for all my hair needs in the future. read more

I have been a client of Brenda's for about seven years. She is absolutely THE BEST. I have mop of a hair head and I walk out a handsome stud after spending a mere hour with this Salon Goddess! Don't believe me.....look how far I drive just to have the privledge to see Brenda....40 miles one way......!!! How many people drive 40 miles for a haircut? I would say...not many....that's how good she is.... Guys...do yourself a favor......go see these girls.....have a beer while relaxing in the chair....enjoy the game on the 50 inch plamsa screen...and take in some hotties too!!!...Did I just die and go to heaven...or was I at iSalon.....??? read more

I could not say enough good things about this place! I first tried out this salon for a color touch up about two weeks ago. I used to get my hair colored from a salon I previously worked for so I was skeptical about how well my stylist at iSalon would color match my hair. Lynn did a great job at my color touch up! By the time it was time to rinse out my hair, I did not want to get up! Lynn did a great head massage while washing out my hair which was a great treat! Yesterday I went back to iSalon to finally ombre my hair again. After looking at all of the great ombre pictures on their Yelp page, I knew this was the salon I wanted to go to for my ombre. My tips were lighter from a previous color treatment (which looked HORRIBLE!). I cannot believe I was walking around with my hair looking the way it looked before! I was greeted by Lynn again and she did a WONDERFUL job at my ombre. I've been to a few hair salons who told me that the ombre I wanted would take more than one session. But Lynn did a FABULOUS job in just one session! It took three hours to finish, but what can I say, beauty takes time right? :) She finished it up with a quick refresh to my layers and I could not have been any happier with my service! Today I purchased a ton of hair products from a beauty store to maintain my ombre because I am in love with it so much! I'm definitely going to be a returning customer! Thanks Lynn and iSalon! read more

iSalon - Lynn gave my hair a complete makeover that I am IN LOVE with! - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I don't see many reviews on here from guys, so I thought I would pipe in. I moved to Alameda in May from San Francisco and usually got my haircut in the city. I'm very picky about who cuts my hair and the style, but I don't like to spend a lot of money since I go about every month. I decided to try iSalon and made an appointment with the owner Brenda. The salon itself has very welcoming and inviting decor. There are a variety of magazines to keep you occupied and I was offered a drink or an Ipad. Wait an Ipad? Yes! They offer you an Ipad while you wait. I love that idea! What can I say about Brenda? She is probably the most amazing person to cut my hair yet. She knew it was my first time to the salon and that I wanted to try a new haircut. She busted out the Ipad and we went through some pictures to see what would look best with my hair. She cut my hair in a way that I can mess with it as it grows longer and can change it up. What can I say, I was VERY happy with the service I received here. It's nice that you get 20% for your first service if you're a new customer. I just made my second appointment today. I haven't had any other experience with another stylist at this salon, but if they are any representation of the owner, then you will be in great hands! Price: I forgot to mention, the price for a mens haircut is around $35. This is about what I payed in the city, but I actually like this haircut better! Well worth the price to look and feel good! read more

THEY DO AN AMAZING JOB. Pros: I always get treated right Amazing at hair cuts, color, highlights (with the exception of one person) you get exactly what you ask for. If you have no idea what you want done, they will make a recommendation according to your features. And they always are correct with what they recommend Cons: a little pricey I tried to ask for an "estimate of 7 highlights only" and was told it will be "full price" by two people. Got very discouraged to return. Vanessa is "not" too friendly nor will she accept a mistake. I went in for a full color, the roots did not change color. Came back two days later only to get an attitude and OH SHE DID NOT MENTION THAT DAY THERE WAS NO HOT WATER SO I GOT SICK FROM FREEZING COLD WATER ... THANKS read more

Joseph knows his stuff!!! He's been doing my hair for over a year and a half! As a matter of fact, 10 of my friends now go to him... NOT ONE... BUT TEN!!!! That says A LOT! He's highly qualified and previously worked for a very high end salon in Connecticut before we, luckily, got him in Alameda! He's Paul Mitchell trained, in a multitude of cuts AND COLOR techniques. I've seen him go out of his way to make his clients happy with their cut and colors! I've seen him stay after hours to help a client out... He goes the extra mile to make his clients happy and takes genuine concern with each persons needs... He also knows how to rein them in from "uneducated and unrealistic wants". I've seen him guide clients back on track to reality with realistic goals. We all know people can get crazy with what they expect to happen on a salons chair! The rest of the staff here are equally as great! They offer you drinks on arrival, iPads to play with, a wonderful attitude and a butt ton of magazines to look at! The salon is spotless and in a super easy location off 880! Trust me when I say... Joseph and his colleagues here are artists in every way! read more

The other reviewers have given their opinions and I wholeheartedly agree with them. They really are friendly, unpretentious and totally relaxed. The space makes you feel completely welcome. Brenda is worth looking up because of a) she's very honest about the hair styles and great at making suggestions; b) she will do her best to work with you and your schedule and c) she has terrific hand -- light and precise. Keep up the good work and I wish that my hair grew faster, so i could visit them more often. read more