I asked for a blowout and the guy originally doing my hair had no idea what he was doing. A woman ended up just curling my hair instead. I'm disappointed because it's not want I wanted and it was $95. The curled hair was okay, I'm glad the woman tried to fixed it but it wasn't the best. I won't be coming back. read more

Ary did such a great job with my hair!! Absolutely love the balayage ash blonde color she did for me. It's so pretty. Highly recommend read more

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Perfect! the staff is friendly and Lam did the best job with my layered curtain bangs and blow out, thank you!

Thank you Ary for an amazing experience! I came in with extremely grown out roots and damaged hair- She completely saved me! Now, my hair is radiant, shiny, and way healthier. She even helped me pick out a hair color based on my skin tone / color analysis. Thank you Ary! read more

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Maxi Hair Salon is a high quality salon with very well-trained professionals. Each stylist takes the time to listen to their clients, offer suggestions, and co-create just the right look! My stylist is Ellie, who I have been seeing for about 15 years. She has been there as I age and deal with health issues that affect my hair, offering helpful suggestions. She truly is a master at her craft. I highly recommend Maxi Hair Salon! read more

Thank you So Much Ary for spending the extra time to give me the perfect haircut for my graduation pictures!! Took me some bad haircuts before finding Maxi hair salon. My go to person is Ary but this place has a bunch of regulars who have their favorite hairstylist. read more

Excellent. Ellie is truly a master of her craft. Getting a haircut from her is an incredible experience with a phenomenal result. She is like a sculptor and the scissor her scalpel. The attention to detail is immediately noticeable. As someone who works in client-focused roles, I say Ellie's experience and skill is second to none. 11/10! read more

ary was amazing!!! i asked for a little trim with some layers and she made some great suggestions for my hair type!! also gave me some good advice to keep my hair healthy!! she was so so nice and will definitely be asking for her again!! read more

I had a foil and base color. Staff were wonderful and friendly. I love my color and cut. Will go back. read more

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Marian was amazing!!! My first time getting a haircut here and she got me looking hella fresh with the mid skin fade. Marian was super kind and funny. She recently just started working at the place, hopefully she gets the recognition she deserves! read more

Ellie is a very skiiled Hair Stylist . Staff are too Excellent Hair cutters Especially for young Men Amazing Intricated designs Artistic they create on each and every Hair Highly Recommended Been going there for over 20 years . Getting Better * better The Best in the West ! ps Also Telegraph is now Clean & a very pleasant avenue to stroll around Easy Free parking 2 blocks away by Willard park read more

Maxi Hair is a great salon, nice atmosphere, friendly people working there, Marian who cut my hair did an excellent job, I recommend you ask for her read more

Marian did a great job! Highly recommend if you are looking for a haircut in the Berkeley area.

I came in after making an appointment the day before to see Johnny. As a student in the bay, finding a salon to get a haircut that's not over $100 and it trustworthy is surprisingly very difficult. I have super heavy, thick mixed hair and needed a trim since my ends were uneven. I'm am super careful about who touches my hair and was a bit hesitant trying out a new salon. I was seated within 10 minutes and Johnny was very courteous, making sure he understood exactly what I wanted. I asked for 2 inches off and some layering in the back. After about 25 minutes we finished up and my hair felt and looked so much better! He nailed it! The total was $30 after applying a 50% off discount for Cal students. I finished styling it when I got home and it is absolutely stunning. Definitely coming back here for maintenance appointments when I'm in the bay. :) read more

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Great haircut!. Marian listened to exactly how I wanted my hair cut. She knew exactly what she was doing and it didn't take her a long time. She made sure I was happy with my cut. Marian was also very pleasant and nice to chat with. I will definitely go back to her and I will recommend her to my friends and family. read more

Marian did an excellent job. I'm happy with the cut! I showed up with a few Pinterest ideas and Marian was able to deliver a quality cut, even fixing some of the shortcomings that I had in a previous haircut. Will be coming back! read more

I highly recommend this place to anyone, especially if you're a student. Students can get up to 50% off depending on who you book with. Even if you're not a student, it's still worth it because they do a great job. I usually book with Grace, but when she's unavailable I'm happy with whoever cuts my hair read more

Marian cut my hair and she is great, she listens to whatever you need to tell her and executes perfectly. Will be coming here again for sure

I found Ary a couple of years ago when looking for a new place to get a cut. She was the first person who seemed to know how to style my hair based on its texture (I'm an Asian guy with straight, thick hair). She was patient and kind as I listed what has worked well/poorly in the past, and was able to explain really well what she planning on doing/what she thought was best. Cut to a couple years later, and I haven't gotten a haircut from anyone else since! Ary listens, has my best intrests in mind, is incredibly friendly, and gives great haircuts that have made me feel confident and happy. I would give 6 stars if Yelp would let me! read more

I never write Yelp reviews but this place DESERVED it. I came in twice this week, once to thin & cut curtain bangs/face framing layers and two days later to balayage my hair. Ary styled me both days, and she was constantly checking in for what I wanted. She is truly skilled at what she does! The pictures speak for themselves. Ary was able to completely remove the brassy orange in my hair from a year-old balayage and created this beautiful blend of my natural black hair with my desired darker blonde. I have a LOT of hair and I've had lots of hair stylists in the past guilt me for it, but Ary was kind and offered me snacks/water during my appointments. Thank you! read more

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I had a really nice experience at the Salon. I had been with the same hair stylist for years so was a bit nervous to make the change. The staff was friendly and professional. I had a haircut with highlights and low lights and am thrilled with the results. read more

I've gotten my haircuts from Ary from here for the past year or two now, and she's my favorite stylist that I've ever had - friendly, detail oriented, and helpful! Ary has a really good understanding of how hair styles and face shapes play together. She was honest with me about what my hair could and couldn't do - and helped make sure my hair looked good while it grew into the style I wanted. I've never felt better about my hair, and I truly can't thank her enough. Ary clearly takes pride in her craft, she has great attention to detail. She also gave me a lot of great tips on how to style my hair and keep it healthy. I just graduated but will miss getting haircuts from her: 10/10 would recommend! read more

AMAZING! I have been going to this salon for 2 years- they go above and beyond for any service you need. I have tried almost every service they provide (baylage, haircut, etc), and never been disappointed. Oh, and they're very very sweet. Every employee loves to chat, and listens to every request you make! Book an appointment, you will NOT be disappointed with their work!! Before picture: another salon ruined my hair before graduation After picture: MAXI salon saves my hair read more

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For the last three years, I've gotten my hair cut at Maxi Hair Salon- im very particular about my hair styles and have never once left unsatisfied. Ary has been my main stylist- she is the best around. She listens to your concerns, works with you to find the style that best suits you, and pays attention to all the details in reference pictures you show her. She checks in throughout and updates you about her vision while cutting your hair. Ellie has also cut my hair too, and I can say the same about her! You truly can't go wrong no matter who you choose for your appointment! Everyone is so sweet. The only reason I can't go there anymore is because I'm moving, but I'd never leave this salon otherwise! Thank you Ary and Ellie, you're the best and I'm so grateful for your time! read more

got my hair bleached for the first time and I loved it the staff is so nice and does free consultation read more

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I went to Maxi Hair Salon and booked with Grace for the last 3 years. She is wonderful, attentive, and executes how you want your hair cut. I enjoyed Maxi and it is a very solid place to get your hair cut. read more

Ary gave me the best haircut I've ever had!! I went from hair that was halfway down my back to above my shoulders. She was meticulous and thorough. I highly recommend her and the entire salon!! read more

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They are the best I recommend them to you 100% , My husband and I always go to Maxi Hair Salon and we are very satisfied with their services read more

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I am brand new to the area and wanted someone who could give a really great cut for short hair. Lam was fantastic!  Great cut and the best head massage/hair wash ever. " read more

This salon is now my new go-to! I booked an appointment online for the same day with Johnny, and he did amazing! He was very nice and gave me exactly what I asked for, and is even better than what I had imagined! read more

Ive been coming here as a CAL student for 2 straight years. I've had all hair lengths and CURLY hair. They set me up right no matter what my needs were and even tamed my massive curly mane into something awesome and exactly what didn't know I wanted. Can't recommend this place enough if you're in the area. Custoner service is always on point, all their stylists are cordial and fast. The 50% off CAL student discount helps A LOT too. read more

Ary did a natural balayage highlight and haircut for me! Beautiful results and I will be back! read more

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Ellie is the best hair colorist ever! I've been bleaching and dying my hair for 15 years and I've never had more beautiful results than when I've gone to Ellie. She took her time to get my hair to the perfect shade of blue, and worked with my budget from the start. Thank you Ellie! read more

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I first decided to check out Maxi Salon because it was so close to campus and has a 50% discount for Cal students who show their ID. I've been here 3x. Every single time I walk out of the salon, I've been blown away. Everyone here is extremely friendly, hardworking and amazing at what they do. They really care about their customers and put their best job to make sure you have the cut and style you want. I had a very intense week of interviewing for my dream company and couldn't get myself to focus because I had so much anxiety and doubt, so I randomly decided to take a break and get a haircut. They were nice enough to let me call in as a last minute walk-in and Ary even worked a bit over time to make sure I got the exact cut and style I wanted which she didn't have to do at all. Needless to say, I loved the results and it definitely gave me the boost of confidence I needed as I passed my intense rounds of interviews with flying colors and got my dream job offer. I couldn't be HAPPIER!!!! Ary and Lam are so sweet and just amazing! Highly recommend them, everyone has awesome energy here. Very affordable prices, especially as a student. Their threading eyebrow services are great too :) read more

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Are you looking for a quality haircut and friendly service? This place has it all! I've had the same hairdresser since childhood but needed someone new after moving here for college. My first haircut in the Bay was here over a year ago, and I haven't visited any other place since. I highly recommend booking an appointment with Ary. They do walk-ins as well, but they tend to get quite busy. Every time I'm looking to get my hairstyle cleaned up a bit (or a new style altogether), Ary has helped me figure out what cuts suit my hair texture and what products to use to achieve my desired look. She's always been sweet, communicative during the process, and gives great life advice lol. Their 50% off student discount is such a bonus, it gives me peace of mind and makes getting haircuts much more enjoyable. read more

Highly recommend this salon, it is my go to for highlights, they did amazing color correcting as well. read more

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Ary is absolutely amazing!! I've had my hair done by her three times now. She is a wonderful person and an AMAZING hair stylist. She is a great listener and understands exactly what I want with my hair. I highly recommend booking an appointment with her! You won't regret it! I get highlights done with her and she does an INCREDIBLE job. Uploading a few photos of my hair the second and third time I got it done with her. I also love the price and that they offer student discounts. read more

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I had the most horrible experience in this salon which almost made me cry. I have long and beautiful Curley hair that I keep natural all the time and avoid using heat. Last week I had a last-minute event and didn't have time to do my hair so I washed my hair and walked into this salon for a simple blowout. This lady decided to do my hair and made me face away from the mirror. She took more than 40 minutes and when she was done, I realized that she put a ton of olive oil on my scalp and fried my hair. My hair and scalp looked so greasy and disgusting and my hair was stuck to my head. I complained to her and she told me that that's how my hair is and she can't do anything about it. It was clear that she had no experience with styling hair at all. The other lady working there told me that she will fix my hair but it took so long and she washed my hair and tried styling it again. It still didn't look that good and I had to pay more than $70 after the student discount and had to leave because I was late. After I washed my hair the next day, my hair is entirely fried and looked burnt. It took me 2 years to grow my curls and now I have to cut them. It breaks my heart, I feel so bad and I wish I didn't give them my money too after they destroyed my hair. read more

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I've been coming to see Ellie at Maxi Hair Salon for 4 years now. If you're looking for a salon to call home, I highly recommend this one. Ellie knows all manner of techniques to cut a wide variety of hair types. When I first went in she was able to trim my split ends up and down my long hair without removing length. She takes her time and makes sure each cut is even and gives you lots of opportunity to check in on the progress. Once I settled on a style that I like and get consistently, she kept notes about it for herself so she can reproduce it each time. I really appreciate how kind and warm the staff are. I'm always welcomed when I come in. Ellie also has expertise with curly hair. I recommend her to all my curly haired friends and they all love her. I wish I could give 10 Stars out of 5. Absolutely fantastic! read more

This is probably the best hair salon I've been to in recent memory. I got a haircut here with Grace that I really liked and was great. After around a week I had some modifications I wanted to make so I went in and Ellie helped make changes at no cost. Her cut was excellent! Exactly what I was looking for. The service is great, the salon is very relaxed and cheerful. Highly recommend! read more