I had the most pleasant experience from start to end with Lacquer Studios. Specifically, with Lulu…read more Booking Lulu was extra professional. When I reached out she asked me what I wanted to do and was able to give me pricing and a breakdown of everything from the beginning. Her transparency made the booking process really simple and I was so comfortable. I received a cal invite and text message that my appointment was coming up. While small, this still left a great impression Stylist Lulu was absolutely amazing and wonderful. I had ALOT of trauma with my hair. I expressed this to Lulu during my booking and she was extremely kind--especially with my almost cold feet. As she worked on my hair she walked me through each and every step. When it came to cutting she let me see and feel where she'd be cutting and didn't deviate from the plan. When the coloring began she patiently explained what she was doing, and checked in on how far up the color would go, etc. She was professional and experienced and had great command of her trade. She was easy going and fun to talk to and It made the experience that much better. Results My cut and color came out BEAUTIFULLY!! I've gotten so many compliments. Seriously, Lulu is so great!! Shop The shop was easy to get to with parking available. We started exactly on time and finished in the estimated time frame. All of the equipment used were clean and up to date. The station was neatly organized and the room itself was styled beautifully. The area was well lit and the chairs were actually comfortable! All in all, I had a wonderful time and went back again for touch ups. After 10 years of searching, I've finally found a salon--and stylist--that I can call "home" to. I've referred everyone I know and I can't wait to go back for my next root touch up!

I really love how easy it is to make an appointment at Lacquer Studios. As someone who would always…read morechoose texting over calling, I love that I could just set up appointment via texts. Lulu is great- super nice, friendly and professional. I came to her to get my hair colored back in March and she did a beautiful chocolate brown for me that I just loved. I have a lot of hair and we went through lots of dyes but she was super patient and detailed that my hair came out great! This is now my go-to salon! Definitely recommend.

I was out of ideas for possible hairstyles, so I procrastinated and skipped haircuts for a while. I…read morewas surprised at how comfortable this appointment ended up being. They talked to me a little to get the general idea of how much styling I actually do and helped a lot with that. I was afraid they would take off too much length since I said I wanted to keep the length, but the cut was clean and easy to manage. The shampoo was nice and the blow dry was a pleasant change to some of the other cut and dry styles. The blow Dry left my hair sitting in a pleasant natural shape, not dry and crispy. The salon was a nice and lenient space and gave the effect of a well managed and not overbooked appointment. By the time I got home my hair was still sitting nicely, which is a great sign that the cut was done well. I will for sure consider coming back for my next trim.

Elza has been doing my hair for as long as I can remember. It always turns out great. She is…read morefriendly and like family. Elza sold the shop July 2025. They changed the name slightly to Now and Then Studio, so when you type in "Now and Then Hair", that now pops up. Elza does still rent a station there, but no longer owns the salon. If you need to schedule with her, call her directly at (510) 410-0560. Thank you Elza for being the amazing hair dresser and person you are!!!!

Carmen is Amazing!…read more I've been getting my haircuts here for over 10 years, and I can honestly say I've always had a great experience. The staff are consistently friendly, kind, and welcoming, and it's always a pleasure to come in. They take their time, do a great job, and make sure you leave happy with your cut. After all these years, it still feels like a place I can rely on for quality service and a comfortable, positive experience every time.

I've been seeing Karla for over 5 years, and I've always had the best experience with her! I always…read moreleave loving my hair and feeling so confident. She gives the best blowouts and knows exactly how to make my hair sleek and smooth in a way I love, but what really sets her apart is that she also cuts my hair so it looks amazing curly too. She's incredibly talented, accommodating, and genuinely feels more like a friend than just a hairdresser. She's so easy to talk to and always makes the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Her space is beautiful and welcoming, and she's always generous with tips to help me care for my hair between visits. I leave every appointment feeling taken care of and confident. I couldn't recommend her enough!

I was referred to Karla by a friend & I can't thank her enough bc I LOVE KARLA!! She is amazing as…read morea friend, a hairstylist and even my therapist every time i sit in her chair! I go see her every 6 months bc that's usually when I start to feel an itch and wanna do something to my hair LOL. The first time that I met her, I told her what I want & she gave me that & soooo much more! My hair originally was feeling dry and lifeless and ever since I've been going to Karla, it's been so shiny and healthy! Now whenever I go, I let her do whatever bc I trust her :) She's the type of hairstylist that will listen to what you want but explain to you about why this method might not work but this method can. She definitely isn't the stylist that just snips snips. Immediately meeting her, you get the feeling as if you guys have known each other for so long & it's just like old friends catching up whenever I'm there. If you wanna leave looking and feeling like a BADDIE, BOOK W/ HER. She's AMAZING.

Irma took me in last minute, at the end of a long day, and I just had the most pleasant time! Her…read moreplace is clean, relaxing, and she has a great playlist. I so appreciated her curly hair knowledge and am already using what she suggested. The haircut turned out perfect, and I'm so happy to have such a curly expert close by!

I love my haircut, I had split ends and it was dead I needed a haircut long time ago!…read moreI also got a eyelash lift while I was there, which was fast and I love the results. I am so happy a found this salon!

Rayshawn is the Goat! She has miracle hands and never disappoints me. This review is definitely…read moreoverdue. I have long curly hair and my usual hairstyle is a wash, deep condition, silk press. I don't get my hair done often but when I do I like to feel like I'm getting pampered minus the staying in the shop all day. I'm extremely picky when it comes to who trims my hair because some beauticians struggle with knowing the difference between "trim" and "cut" LOL so if you have trust issues like me Rayshawn is your girl. She promotes healthy hair and will let you know if you're trim is past due. She always delivers. Very professional and you can tell she loves her job. The shop is very clean and the employees are friendly. Everyone wears their mask and they sanitize every station after each use. Ps. My press lasted over 3 weeks. Very impressed.

Today was my first time being serviced here..and I have nothing but good things to say. My stylist…read morewas Lisa and she took good care of my hair. She was gentle and very professional. The shop is beautiful inside and the other stylist and customers were all pleasant. I will be back.

Phoebe is friendly, professional, efficient, knowledgeable and the place I trust my hair.read more

DO NOT COME HERE !! Customer service is beyond disrespectful! She is rude and has no respect…read morewhatsoever. I called in to see if they take walk ins and do silk presses, she yelled NO through the phone with an attitude. Terrible !!! Don't waste your time with a business that runs like this smh

Lupita is a very professional. She provides wonderful tips for hair…read more Her prices are great. Her salon is clean and beautiful. Her energy is awesome. I highly recommend her.

My advice to anyone going here: ask for the exact total price and every individual charge BEFORE…read moreyour appointment/service, including payment-method fees. My recent experience with Lupita. The first time I went to Lupita, I contacted her beforehand to ask how much she charges for a haircut. She told me her prices start at $45. When I went in, she washed my hair, did my haircut, & blow-dried it. I remember paying around $75-$80 for the services & tipping her, with my total coming to $90. I thought the hair wash was included in the price because she asked me to come to the hair washing station without mentioning that it's not included but it WAS NOT. But, I really liked the haircut, which is why I went back and also recommended her to two other people. This time, I didn't ask about the price beforehand because I assumed the haircut would still be somewhere around $45-$55. I also specifically washed my hair before going because I did not want to pay extra for a hair wash. This time, she told me the price would be $65 + $5 Zelle fee. I was shocked because I had never heard of her charging a Zelle fee before. She also told me that she was giving me a discount, so this was the price. I paid the $65 + $5 Zelle fee and gave her a $10 tip, making my total $80. After my appointment, I spoke with the two people I had recommended to her(it's not that I was getting commission out of it). They had also paid by Zelle/card, and neither of them had been charged a Zelle fee. Another thing that surprised me was that when I was paying, she asked me for cash. If cash was required or preferred, I believe that should have been communicated beforehand rather than at the time of payment. She also kept explaining that electricity & other expenses are expensive and that this is why she has to charge more. I remember hearing the same explanation during my previous visit as well. I completely understand that business expenses increase and that prices can change, but customers should be clearly informed of the current prices before the service is provided. Another thing that I found frustrating was that she repeatedly compared her prices to other salons and said that other salons charge much more while she is still charging less. But if I wanted to pay the prices that other salons charge, why would I have chosen to come to her in the first place? The main reason I initially chose her was because her haircut prices started at $45, which was a reasonable and affordable price for me, and I was happy with her haircut as well. After I came home, I messaged her to ask for clarification about the pricing & the Zelle fee. She said if I didn't want to pay the Zelle fee, then a different price would apply. My issue is not that a business is allowed to increase its prices. My issue is that the customer should know the exact price BEFORE the service is done. If the price has increased from $45 to $65 or there are additional charges, simply tell the customer upfront so they can decide whether they want to proceed or go somewhere else. I also found it strange that she emphasized that the $65 included a blow-dry. After a haircut, drying the hair is generally part of finishing the haircut; this was not a separate hairstyling service. It was simply drying my hair after the haircut where she blow dries with the round brush, not a proper styling(see my image) The inconsistent pricing, unexpected Zelle fee, different explanations, and lack of clear pricing beforehand have completely changed my experience. No doubt I liked my haircut but I believe she keeps on changing the price depending on the customers. This is the price she sent me at the end after asking many questions: Also, the Saloon is very dirty and messy. The towels, floor with hair etc. "Honey this this my prices : Hair cut 55 short . 65.00 long Blow drying style 65.00 only with hair cut 45.00 High lights 280.00 and up Balayage 350.00 and up Colors 95.00 and up "