I was so impressed with my visit here a few days ago. I called last minute hoping that there was any openings within the next 2 weeks for a bleach and tone and cut. They just had a cancellation and said they could take me in 2 hours. I am very picky about my hair as I have baby fine hair that any accidental cut can lead to a bald spot. I have only ever had 2 other hairdressers I have loved. Diane was AMAZING. She was very concerned about not damaging my hair during the bleaching process and was very sweet. As soon as she washed out the bleach I could tell the platinum was going to come out perfect which never happens. She was also amazing with her cutting skills. She had taken a before and after (I know I was really due for a cut) and I was shocked about just how badly it was needed. Highly recommend her and was very impressed in general. Will definitely be back. read more

I had been going to this place for years 5+ for hair cuts, Brazilian blow outs, and color. However I stopped going after I was quoted $600 to bleach my hair. My hair was virgin and not even long. This left a sour taste and I have not returned since. I am now traveling outside of Oakland to do my hair. read more

Unprofessional and one of the worst experiences I have had with hair care. I've never had a stylist kick me out mid service / have me leave the salon with wet hair. Ellie my Stylist told me mid service that she didn't have the time or skill to finish my hair. I left the salon with a wet head of hair and was asked to leave. I told her this would never happen in a million years to a white client and she didn't disagree. She seemed apologetic but why on gods green earth would you start this service knowing you can't style Black hair? If I could give them a zero star review I would read more

Diane has done it again!!!! She is truly amazing when it comes to hair color and cut! I am so grateful that I came to Diane and continue to trust her with my hair. I was hesitant to dye my hair because I didn't want to bleach it and Diane was able to bring it to the color I want without bleaching it. We went from jet black to reddish brown. read more

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They were so nice because it my birthday. They did an amazing job and it was a reasonable price. Cute spot and location too.

I simply asked for about 2 inchs off and my hair evened out and after seeing a girl walk out with a blow out I wanted to add that as well, all for $85. This was my 1st time in a salon I'd say it was 10/10. read more

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Got peekaboo highlights done here by Hanh and I highly recommend her for any vibrant color! Love the way it turned out and she gave me great care tips. She was welcoming and professional and did exactly as I wanted. read more

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Came for my first time today- tried to cut my own hair and needed professional intervention ASAP and they got me in day-of. Susan did an amazing job and was very communicative and experienced. She fixed everything and gave me the exact cut I had envisioned for myself AND threw in a blowout, all for an incredibly affordable price. Def will be coming back read more

Diane was AMAZING!!! I had virgin hair and decided to make a big change. I came in and showed her some pictures of what I had in mind and oh my... she really delivers! Her attention to details is impeccable! My hair is even better than I imagined. Thank you Diane!!! I've gotten multiple compliments for my now awesome hair thanks to her! I didn't even know what I was doing to take care of my hair after and she really explained well to me from the shampoo to the har serum I should use. Her service is amazing! Oh, and the colors actually last wayyyy longer than I expected!!! The purple faded to a really nice pastel purple and the blue into a blueish green which also compliment each other very well! Normally these vibrant color only last a month or so but mine was beautiful for at least 7-8 weeks before I need to come back! That's insane for these colors! If you're on the edge, just book an appointment with her! She really knows hair and color!!! read more

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The service here is phenomenal. The environment is very wholesome and friendly. It was my first time in their salon and I felt very comfortable. My appointment was with Brian. At first I had a rough idea and a Pinterest picture, but Brian helped me narrow my decision. I love this color and I think I am going to stick with it. Brian you are awesome!! read more

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So, I found this gem when my hair got botched at a Supercuts. I was the type of girl with long hair that only get their haircut once a year. Never was an issue until IT BECAME AN ISSUE. Jasper saved me the 1st time in correcting my haircut while hanging on to as much length as possible and I was forever grateful! He explained what was wrong with it, gave me options, and really took his time with the process and styled it to perfection. The second time I sat in their chair was when I made the WORST decision by not returning. I work in SF and had virgin hair and wanted a big change so I decided to get a balayage at a salon on Polk street. My hair turned into a bumble bee with a tinge of greenish hues and awful highlighting. I was traumatized! I decided to reach out to my lifeline and made my appointment at the RIGHT salon. Not only did they have to correct a horrendous color job but also a bad haircut once again. One side was longer than the other. Mrs. Tat Tat came in for the W! She truly is an artist, magician, and hero. Thank you both so much for your patience and magic hands. I can firmly say I will NEVER go anywhere else but L'Amor Salon and you should too. You will genuinely appreciate the abilities of their entire team!!! I feel so confident, back to my usual self and ready for my 40th birthday and upcoming wedding! read more

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I've been going to Kathy for over 10 years. She listens to what I want will make recommendations and always does work that I'm happy with she is skilled and friendly and I would recommend her. read more

I'm sad to be writing this because I have been coming here for years and never had any complaints. I have had amazing experiences with some of the stylists but I got paired up with different one than usual. I asked for layers and face framing and for the length to stay the same and I walked out with bangs, 3 inches taken off, and choppy layers. If you get Susan, do not get your hair cut here. She doesn't know what she is doing and will genuinely ruin your hair. I am surprised she even works there. They didn't offer to fix it or anything, I just left in tears. My hair is completely ruined. Will never be coming back unfortunately. read more

Diane did an amazing job on my hair! The color came out perfect, exactly what I was hoping for. She was super careful and made sure everything looked clean and even. read more

L'amor Salon - Diane did an amazing job on my hair! The color came out perfect, exactly what I was hoping for. She was super careful aswell! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I've gone twice, once with someone who only works on the weekends, the second with Kathy. Both gave quality and fast haircuts with styling at the end. Kathy give rational options about the cut since I want low maintenance but still want some face-framing. I'm not someone who cares about conversation or the vibe. I'm paying for a great haircut and both appointments went excellent. Also, Kathy looks like Lena Headey. read more

For the first time in my life, I was disappointed with my hair. In have been getting my hair done for 20 plus years. It was a terrible job done by someone who has been in the business for 20 years. They refunded me but did not take any responsibility for the poor work. I was even willing to give them a chance to fix it, but they preferred to issue a refund instead. read more

Eric is the owner of this Salon, my hair dresser moved out of state, so I did a search on google of where is the best hair salon for short and hair color, I found L amor hair salon I met with Eric he is such a joy and very professional he succeeded with what I wanted, I know it take a few times to get it right but that's with patience and good communication skills, after all their not mind readers Thank you Eric I found a new home. His sister is fabulous as well his staff is so kind. read more

Absolutely love how my balayage turned out! Diane did an amazing job. The blend is super natural and the color looks so good in the light. I've gotten so many compliments already! Highly recommend booking with Diane if you're thinking about getting a balayage. She knows what she's doing! read more

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My hair has been long past due for some attention, and the person who normally helps me color and maintain is out of commission for health reasons. I looked up L'amor salon, and was hoping based on all the reviews and pictures they would be able to help bring my hair back to life. And boy, did they serve! Brian was my hair stylist. You can tell he has been in the business for a while and knows his craft well. I will admit I don't take care of my hair the way that I should, plus I was unable to help give him an idea of what my hair has truly been through, bleach and dye wise. That did not deter him in anyway! He looked at the sample photos I had in mind, assessed my hair, and let me know what he thought would be realistic without further damaging my hair. I really appreciated honesty as opposed to fake optimism. He helped even out all my different toned highlights (there were a lot), managed the frizz, and gave it a beautiful cut and quick curl. He even added a different color since I mentioned I prefer less of a yellow blonde, and made it more of a silver tone, which made my hair even more beautiful than I was expecting to walk out with. In the end, we were both amazingly surprised! Even a week later, it's holding up beautifully and I can't help but sneak a peek at myself in the mirror. Personality wise, this is the salon experience I am always looking for. He was friendly and approachable, got to know me and asked questions, but not too talkative. He was able to read the room when I started to lose my social battery. I've encountered a lot of stylists who feel the need to chitchat the whole time through, but as a more introverted personality, I definitely appreciate some quiet time. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I have a trip coming up and needed to fix the blocky ombre bottom half orange / top half black thing I have going on. I called the salon and Kathy was able to take me in the very next day. I showed up and sat down and she asked me what I wanted. I showed her a picture and talked about my hair and what I wanted and what I didn't like about my current hair. She was able to spot all the crazy shit me/other people have done to my hair and come up with a plan for what to do. She started mixing and applying to my hair and 3.5 hours later it came out how I wanted my hair to look like 4 salon trips ago (at a different place). She was super friendly and we had really pleasant conversation- but when I needed to take a couple of calls, she left me alone and just did her thing. I absolutely love my hair and honestly the pictures don't do it justice (the phone camera makes it look darker - it's really a dark ashy blonde) definitely would recommend going to see Kathy if you're ever in need of fresh color. read more

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Jasper saved my hair! I came in hoping to get my hair fixed (choppy, uneven layers at another place). Once I explained my situation to Jasper, he was quick to provide solutions to get my hair FIXED. Me being unaware what would look good for me and my hair type, it was extremely helpful to have him teach me, with clear reasoning, what would look best. During the haircut, it was evident he was taking the time to make sure my hair was cut precisely and blended. I had nothing but a good experience from start to finish. I'll be coming back for my next haircut! read more

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I had removed my bad review because about a year ago they double booked me when I had a wedding event and I had to scramble to find someone to do my hair last minute. I had undone hair at an important event. It was the second time they double booked me so I was highly upset since I did business with them often and they didn't care they double booked me. Just left me to scramble. I had removed the review because after a year I got over it and it was never about their actual hair service, just customer service and I liked how Elle cut hair. My appointment was with Brian not her. I got a bad haircut about 8 months ago and was going to let it go and try them again. Called and tried to book and Brian refused to service me. I don't know why he is the one acting upset when they were the ones who double booked me. Instead of fixing it they still act high and mighty. Nonetheless they still double booked me twice a year ago so check to make sure you guys actually have an appointment for your special day. read more

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I brought a swatch of chocolate brown hair color, mentioning that it was the color of my hair extensions, and I wanted to match it and requested "money pieces" in the front. My highlighted blonde hair had a color glaze that, when I removed it, temporarily turned green. I clarified that it wasn't due to green dye.The stylist, who appeared inexperienced as she frequently sought guidance from another stylist, initially dyed my hair, resulting in a faded brown color with lingering green undertones. She saw this but didn't attempt to fix it even though I mentioned multiple times I wanted a chocolate brown. I had to ask her to mix in more of a warmer tone since the color looked very neutral and to apply it again because it looked faded. The final result was far from the desired chocolate brown I had brought a sample of; it looked closer to black and did not match my expensive hair extensions. In addition, the 'money pieces' she did ended up turning out orange on top and an odd blonde tone elsewhere. I mentioned my concern, and she didn't make an initiative to fixing it until I asked her to. I didn't want to walk out with orange highlights and black hair. It was not what I wanted. When I pointed out these issues, the stylist seemed annoyed. I also requested 'curtain bangs,' a specific type of bangs that the stylist was aware of, but it appeared that the stylist only trimmed my ends, completely ignoring my request. I asked the stylist to fix my hair and explained what needed to be done, but I was disappointed with the results. Despite my dissatisfaction, the salon charged me $375 for the subpar service. When I raised my concerns, they insisted on the price, and I ended up paying an excessive amount for an unsatisfactory result. To make matters worse, I had to spend an additional $100 on toner and hair dye from the beauty supply store to try and fix the issue myself. I don't mind paying for the time the junior stylist spent on my hair, but the amount I was charged was highly excessive for a color result that I ended up fixing on my own. read more

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This happened two years ago but I'm adding my voice to the extensive list. I brought in photos that detailed what I wanted. Long and layered with volume. Due to re-locating, I was looking for someone new. Brian cut my hair 3-4 inches shorter and flat. When I looked in the mirror I was shocked at this independent cut. So, I spoke up. I said, this is a nice cut, but nothing like what I asked for. He asked me to pull up the photos. The stylist next to us looked over my shoulder and made a 'whoa' face, non-verbally agreeing that he took it far in another direction. So I said, you just did your own thing and that's not okay. He said sorry in an okay-fine-you-caught-me kind of way and said I didn't have to pay. I told him it'd take months to grow back and that it was my hair. It actually took over a year. I found an amazing person who used the same photos as reference. So, I'd say if you have no idea what you want and are okay having someone not listen and go rogue with your hair, come here. read more

love this place. i was going here while i lived in oakland, i started with jasper but moved to hahn after he left. hahn and cathy are awesome. i usually get a men's haircut. if you have longer hair, they know what they're doing. the salon is fun and aesthetically pleasing. you will get your money's worth here!! read more

The salon is not professional and is an overrated establishment. The stylists are simply average rated in their work and knowledge. Plus they really do not like to offer service to male, or African Americans. read more

L'amor Salon is located near Lake Merritt on a busier street, parking is street parking or if you do not mind walking a bit - there is some parking in the residential area around the corner. I am selective about who does my hair because of some bad experiences in the past who always seem to mess up my hair, either with the color or cut. Unlike other salons where you can make 1 appointment to get your hair colored/done, they require a consultation in person first, so that is 2 separate visits, which is a bit of an inconvenience that I have to drive back and forth. I had Kathy once before, so I wanted to book with her, but she was all booked up/off, especially on the days I was looking for. Anyway, I had Diane and at first I was a bit skeptical, but she did a good job on my hair. I was looking for more blonde gray (no cut), but my hair was already very brassy/orange-yellow, so Diane did not make any promises and told me she will do her best. She was kind of quiet, but she seem to be informative/knowledgeable when I asked her multiple questions about my hair and product recommendations. Overall, my hair did not turn out exactly as I wanted it, but I thought she did a good job and I am satisfied with the results - it is nice to have a stylist who actually listens to you when you tell them you do not want to cut your hair, and does not try to force you or try to trim it anyway, so props to Diane. read more

Ladies and gents- L'amor is open for business! It's been way too long since my tresses got some love and trust me when I say that my mane was getting pretty Medusa-like. I've gotten my hair done here twice and loved it both times. The first time was with Susan for a haircut and highlights and my most recent time was with Kathy for a haircut and balayage. Both ladies were really sweet and professional. Environment had an air purifier, masks were required and clients were socially distanced. I communicated my highlights request to Kathy and she recommended a brown balayage for a more natural look, which I was going for. Kathy expertly cut, thinned and did all of the balayage magic, washed, dried, and loosely curled my hair. The whole process took about 3 hours and the total came to $250 ($60 for haircut and $190 for balayage.). It's pretty steep but the expertise, products and TLC that went into the experience was worth it. Plus my crazy long thick hair was way overdue for some pampering! The outcome was beautiful- my hair felt lighter, healthier, had a more natural color and bounce. Highly recommend Kathy for your haircut and balayage needs- she is a wizard with scissors! read more

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I am so blessed to color my hair with Kathy! After many disappointing sessions at other very overpriced salons I came here after a great haircut experience. Asian hair is super hard to color correctly and I have jet black strands which most stylists cannot do correctly. Kathy is a true coloring master who fixed my previous jacked up dye job. The other person left my hair in a very disastrous state and Kathy had quite a job ahead of her! She managed to fix the brassiness and damage from the other stylist and blend it in with my roots into a beautiful ashy mushroom brown shade with lots of subtle dimension. I loved it so much it was a no brainer to return to her for my touch up. Just as before she nailed my request and got me exactly what I was looking for. I was outta there in 3 hours which is the shortest touch up session I've ever experienced. The cost was very reasonable compared to other salons. Thank you so much Kathy for being a talented stylist who I can actually trust after years of searching! read more

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Great service from Susan, the gal that cut and styled my hair. She was very friendly and quick. She seemed confident in her skill, which made me feel good about getting my hair cut, since it's rare I let anyone cut my hair (last cut was over 3 years ago). The yelp check in offer was a great deal too (20% off). I'd return! read more

The service is exceptional, Brian was so friendly to us. I asked for layered hair and the result is exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend this salon read more

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Went here to get balayage done for the first time. I got a warm brown tone on my black hair. If you're a first time customer, they require a deposit of $100 which will go towards the final balance. You will be asked to venmo one of the stylists. Parking is street parking and it's only a max of two hours so if your appointment is longer than that, you'll have to keep refilling the meter. I have long black hair and my appt took about 3.5 hours. If you're doing hair color like that, appointments have to start in the morning. The interior is really nice and the seats were comfortable. Staff was friendly and attentive to my needs and request. I provided inspo pics and thought she did well. I unfortunately did not get her name. My hair cost about $300 while my sisters was about $525 and she did bleach + pink hair color. You can get a discount if you pay cash or venmo. My sister's appointment took about 5 hours. She has about shoulder length hair + bangs. I wouldn't mind going here again to do balayage. read more

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$200 for hair died vibrant purple. bleach left on too long and damaged hair. Dry and crunchy. color faded within a few days and started turning grey. Re-died hair back to black and cut when long enough to cut off 4 inches of damaged hair. read more

Everything, loved the finished product. Love the conversation experience. Love everything

i've been coming here for a couple years now & Diane kills it every time no matter what color i ask for :') she's very attentive & treats my hair with the best care & always makes sure i leave happy (: the salon in general is also super cute & has great vibes all around :-) read more

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Nice people. Great service. competitive prices. Will definitely go back. Easy to get to. Across the street and next to great restaurant. You should go. read more

I love Susan at this salon! I've been going for at least 5 years and from the beginning, Susan has been an awesome partner and transformed my hair from a boring black to an amazing balayage. She's toned, cut, and highlighted my hair through the years. Below is my last visit a week ago. What I love about Susan is that she listens, is respectful and honest about what will work and what won't. I've never had a desire to go super light but I know she'll tell me it will be high maintenance and will damage my hair. I can come in with photos and Susan will tell me if it will work and if it won't. I completely trust her judgment. She also gives me pointers on how to keep my hair healthy. Obviously, I love her work. When she tones my orangey color back down to a beautiful dark with an ashy brown peeking through, I'm all in love with my hair again. As it grows out, it can get lighter. So I get the gamut of colors that I am looking for and return a few months later as needed. I always leave, feeling beautiful. If you're looking for a successful hair partnership, Susan is your stylist! read more

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I came here on a whim after my attempt to use an at-home highlighting kit went wrong. Kathy did a color correction for me, and added balayage highlights. She was very friendly, easy to talk to, and I was very pleased that even though we had no rapport, she did an absolutely incredible job of not just making my hair look like nothing had ever gone wrong, but she painted an absolutely gorgeous set of natural looking highlights, and it all cost way less than I had expected. I told her I was looking for very low maintenance look, sure enough, now several months later, the melt somehow still looks as beautiful as day one! I'm so happy to have found her, and will definitely be returning. read more

This Salon is tried-and-true and Oakland is so lucky to have L'amor Salon. I have been coming here for years and no matter where I've gone, I always find my way back here because they are trustworthy, reliable consistent, and professional. One of the very few salons that will help you achieve your look without overcharging you. Very rare indeed. My beloved hairstylist Susan is truly an artist and gem! She has helped me transform so many looks over the years and have been nothing but patient, kind and supportive. I cannot thank her enough, I trust her 1000% with my hair. Thank you read more

They did a great job on my hair. I was able to get my hair done within three hours. Staff were nice and chill. I highly recommended it. I come by every year for a balayage. read more