WOW! A local gem!!…read more For some reason I've always had difficulty in achieving the look I want with sew-ins. Usually they're bulky, too tight and recently took too long. Thankfully I came across Studio 99! It is perfectly located near downtown Oakland, in a small clean salon. Went in last night after easy scheduling with the owner, Melissa, via IG. Melissa is very knowledgeable and talented at what she does. My hair is now almost a week out and has been relatively painless (fresh braids hurt no matter what) and the style looks great! I especially love how she set the "leave out" do I can style my hair differently. To top it off my real hair was trimmed and braided with support to take the pressure off my natural hair. A gem! Diamond of the season! Get your summer hair ready and right at this salon! Thank you, Melissa! I love my hair!!

I HAD MY HAIR N FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS AND HAD TO TAKE IT OUT!!!! 2 OF THOSE HOURS I WAS DRIVING. I LET…read moreTHE LADY (OWNER) KNOW RIGHT AWAY ABOUT THE ISSUE. SHE TOLD ME TO GO W A RATTAIL COME AND RRY TO LOOSE. IT. UMMM HOW. I TRIED AND STILL NOTHING. I SHOWED HER PICTURES IF HOW MY SKIN WAS PULLING AND TURNING WHITE AND YOU CAN C THE FOLLICLES BEING PULLED. HAD TO TAKE IT OUT RIGHT AWAY. Sucks, because i gave her 250 and hair was over 400 . So I'm was out of 700 plus with gas, parking ticket and service. I have 4 kids and that could have def been given to them.. i only requested 125 back. She said ok then the games started. My time is more valuable than 125 so I just blocked her eventually and told her God bless and moved on w life. Life is too short! Chop it up as a loss and a lesson! She seems to be a nice person, however nice isn't going to fix the fact that I went there and my hair was way too tight. I don't live in the area, I'm 2hrs away so I couldn't go back to have it redone. I told her right away upon getting home that my hair was way too tight and I tried to modify it and cut parts that are tight out. Still did not work. I think she started rushing towards the end as another client showed up and did not realize how tight she was doing my hair. My hair was so tight I started throwing up. I called Er and spoke to a colleague there as I'm n the med field and she told me it's imperative to take it down if I don't get relief after trying to cut a few. I called her again she and she said she will redo it if I come back. Mind you my bday was the next day and my daughter's bday was the day after so I couldn't. I gave her a great tip bc she took me last min and seemed genuine at first so I was like u know what I'll just get half of what I paid back. She said to call her on face time to show her I took it down and so I did just as she asked. She didn't answer. I then texted her and she said oh I left my phone at shop. So I told her now bc I was using someone else's phone I no longer have access to ft but I can send pictures. I could have even showed her a picture of me and wrote a date on it. She didn't want that. I showed her a picture the night I took it down of my hair and the frontal completely lifted out. So fast forward she tells me no she's not going to do it and she needs a ft mind u I had already tried calling her at the exact time she told me to. I told her it's cool I'm not guna go back and fourth with you God bless and I left it alone. I do not need to lie about taking my hair down!!! It kind of had a wiggish look but I was happy that she was accommodating and agreed to do it. Now I 100% regret it. I got a parking ticket as she talked and showed me pictures the full first 1 and some mins before actually even doing my hair. So overall I wouldn't return. The service was ok but overall it's a No for me. Business is business and that's OK. Hope everything works out w how she handles hers! OVERALL THE ISSUE WAS MY HAIR WAS WAYYYY TO TIGHT. NO WAY ANYONE COULS HAVE DEALT WITH IT BEING THAT TIGHT. I GET MY HAIR SEWN IN BY SOMEONE ELSE AND NEVER EVER HAD THIS ISSUE Cons. Wiggish look of the sew in Rushed towards the end as another client came in Hair wayyy to tight Pros Nice Came in as a same day appointment within 1.5hr

After five years as a loyal client, I can honestly say this is the only salon and braider I trust…read morewith my natural hair. Every appointment reminds me why I keep coming back. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with warmth, professionalism, and genuine kindness. The salon is beautiful, spotless, and located in a safe, convenient area, creating a relaxing experience from start to finish. The entire staff is friendly, respectful, and makes you feel like family. What truly sets them apart is the exceptional quality of their work. My braids are always neat, consistent, and beautifully done without sacrificing the health of my hair. I appreciate that they listen to my concerns, especially about protecting my edges and hairline, and they always braid with care. My appointments start on time, and I know I can count on them to deliver beautiful results every single visit. Finding a braider you can trust is priceless, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found mine. Their professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to healthy hair are second to none. If you're looking for a talented African braider who truly cares about her clients and takes pride in her craft, look no further. I recommend this salon with complete confidence. Thank you for five wonderful years of consistently outstanding service. Here's to many more! Highly, highly recommended!

Very overdue review, for box braids done by Fatu in 2022. She did an excellent job, I never had…read morebraids before but needed a protective style for my travels in a very dry climate for a prolonged period of time. I had a great experience here, she was so gentle and kind. I was a little bit nervous about the tension and how my scalp would handle it, but she did such a good job not only was I able to tolerate it my hair grew a whole inch. I wore the braids really long don't judge me...3 months but that's a testament to the job she did, it didn't look raggedy after all that time AND I got an inch of length. We chose a side part, but I could wear any direction. Thanks again Fatu, wish I left this review sooner.

Ora is incredibly professional, compassionate, and genuinely kind. Since moving back to the Bay (3…read moreyears ago) from LA, I hadn't been able to find a loctician that can do my hair . So my locs had experienced a lot of breakage and uneven parting. A friend referred me to Ora, and I truly couldn't be happier with the results. She went above and beyond and completely brought my locs back to life!Thank you for your hard work, beautiful energy, and care during my appointment. I'm so honored to be a new client

The ladies here are always so friendly and full of great energy! No matter who you book with,…read moreyou're in good hands. There's nowhere better, trust! I drive from Los Gatos to Oakland to get my hair retwisted here, and every time, it's been worth it 100%. I was stressing over what to do with my hair for my civil wedding since my locs are still relatively short, but I had a vision. Luckily, I could book a last-minute appointment with Ravyn, and she gave me the most beautiful barrel twist and bun ever! I couldn't be happier. Thank you!

First , I have to start off saying this is a one stop shop for all of your hair care needs . From…read morenatural hair, weaves, coloring services,locs & if you need hair , she has quality hair on hand ! The shop is very welcoming with its open floodplan , to as soon as you walk in , you're greeted as if you are family . Drue is hands down gifted in what she does . I never know exactly what I want done next & she delivers everytime I challenge her with a new style idea ! Also, when she is not available , Harrison has stepped up and taken care of me & he did not disappoint either . They are a group of talented stylist here at Virgin Plus ! 10/10

this review is for sania- the makeup artist…read more i booked my appointment a month in advance. sania text me 2 days prior to the appointment asking me if i can come in at 7am instead-unfortunately i couldn't, she said no worries. then just now, the night before my appointment, she text me saying her wrist is cramping and can't do my makeup but yet offered a different day with a discount???? very unprofessional. no thank you! even after getting my refund i said "thanks girl" and no response from sania. good luck running your business this way.

Talented stylist, efficient and great service! Keyana took great care of my daughter as this was…read moreher first salon experience and she made her feel so special, beautiful and did a great job doing her hair!!

Everything she touch she bless truly and honestly .TOP TIER braiding . Nice and neat with a vibe to…read morecomplete the services . She washes her so good she truly has a passion for doing hair. 10/10 recommend!

Sigh.... I loved my braider. he was skilled. I assisted in the braid down. My hair is pretty short…read moreso I asked if the length would be a problem. He said that it wouldn't be. I've had these braids for 10 days and about 12 have slipped out while I'm on vacation. The price that I paid made me think these would last a while. I'm on the airplane pulling out the remainder since the lady behind me just handed me another one... I normally braid my own but since it was short and I thought I couldn't grip it, I went to a braider... I've never had this issue before when braiding it myself...I was able to rebraid 4 of them but after that, I just said f*ck it. Now... I would still totally recommend this place to anyone who wants to get braided... BUT if u have short hair, be prepared for quite few to fall out. This was only MY experience, and I would still recommend them... but If u have short hair.... be prepared edit: I got to watch a sew in installed and I don't know her name who did it but she was fast, precise, neat, skilled and ol' girl she hooked up walked out SLAYING!!!!!!!

Terrible experience, the stylist was unlicensed and did not match the style that we were looking…read morefor. Would not recommend to anyone.

This stylist never disappoints. She has been my stylist for years. When I want an amazing…read morehaircut, she is my go to person.

What a WONDERFUL experience I had at Hits Hair Studio!!!! The atmosphere was so spiritual;…read moreeveryone, staff and clients were so warm and friendly! It was my first time there and when I left, with my awesome new hairstyle, I felt as though I had been hanging out with a good and kind friend! Jo has a beautiful spirit and she was so patient with me when I told her I had no idea what I wanted done to my hair. An hour and a half later, (feeling confident and care-free) I LITERALLY danced out of her shop, hands up and all! I can't wait to go back in a few weeks!!!!

I get a silk press and a haircut. I have natural kinky coils and I never stress about losing my…read morecurl pattern after a silk press. My curls revert back to their original state. Trenell doesn't just wash and style your hair. She does a proper assessment of the state of your hair. Advises you of what products to use to maintain the health of your hair. ​ She can style long or short hair. Her hair extensions are amazing.

I am very particular about who I allow to cut my hair, but I must say, Trenell made me feel like…read moremyself again! I simply showed her a recent picture of how I normally wear my haircut, and she took it from there. She paid attention to the details, understood exactly what I wanted, and delivered. If you're in the Oakland area and looking for a barber, I highly recommend Trenell LeShelle.