I've been a patron of this hair salon for about three years now. I really love each visit. The service is top notch, the vibe is upbeat, and the whole experience is very calming. Each operator is very talented and I feel so beautiful when I leave ...inside and out ! My biggest appreciation is how they accommodate my mobility challenge and treat me as if I'm a queen ! I really recommend Moods Beauty Bar for all of your hair care needs ! read more

They did a horrible job on my hair and the amount of money they charged is ridiculous! I would post the picture but I'm too embarrassed. Please do not go here, you will be scammed out of your hard earned money. read more

My encounter over the phone this morning was terrible. I don't know who answered the phone but she was beyond rude and unhelpful with some of the most simple questions anyone could possibly have about receiving a service. read more

PAY ATTENTION I think a lot of these 5 star reviews could be fake. If you look at the posts there's a pattern. A bunch of 5 star reviews vs. 1 star reviews with polar opposite experiences. If they are real, then nice for those people. But unfortunately, myself and many others didn't have a positive experience at this salon. I've been here twice within 7 years. I thought over the years, some of the staff's treatment of customers would've improved somewhat. Still walked away with the same negative experience. I can't speak for all the employees here. But the ones I had to interact with both times: weren't welcoming, don't respect my time when I made an appointment, didn't provide updates or communicate if they were not going to see me at my allotted appointment time when they haven't finished with a prior client, kept cutting me off when I was talking, didn't ask to touch my hair - just start grabbing on it in the middle of a conversation with no warning. Needless to say I left. In my experience, TRYING to get my hair done here was a waste of my own time. I'll never go back. If you VALUE your time, your money, and your hair, don't go here. If you don't care about any of that, and like to pay to get disrespected and risk your hair getting messed up, by all means make an "appointment." read more

Had a great experience getting my hair did here, the booking experience was easy and my hair was slayed. I highly recommend coming here for hair and makeup read more

The service at Moods is impeccable. My hair has never looked this great! I get compliments wherever I go. The stylists are friendly, efficient, and extremely talented. I highly recommend this salon; it's a cut above the rest! Lawana, my stylist, is just fantastic all around--skilled, professional, easy to talk to and respectful of my time. read more

Moods Beauty Bar is an excellent salon to go to for a variety of services, and I've been a customer for over 20 years! My stylist LaWana is fantastic at doing relaxers, and I always get compliments on my vibrant red/burgundy hair color! It's also a nice vibe at the salon, which is modern, clean, and spacious, with chill music playing in the background. LaWana is awesome and makes you feel welcome, along with her partner Adesuwa and the great team of assistants, including Avonee and Marsha! After your visit, you'll definitely look forward to going back! read more

My hair is Beautiful! The hair shop is very cool and trendy. Des and her assistant provided A plus service. The ladies listened and gave me exactly what I wanted. Thank you!!!!! read more

Ok so all the negative reviews about Lawana is true. She will have you waiting way past your appointment time (my wait was 3 hours...no I'm dead serious. A woman shampooed my hair 10 mins after I walked in and for 3 hours i sat there waiting for Lawana) and she does over press your hair. read more

I LOVE LOVE it here! The Vibes good the Stylist are Amazing! No matter whose chair you sit in you'll come out feeling like a Million Bucks. I had been looking for a Shop for over a year and found Moods on Yelp! Glad I came, the look is OVER. read more

A great stylist may be hard to find in the Bay...but search no more! Dess is an amazing beautician with great technical skills. Plus her staff is always welcoming and the shop vibe is upbeat. My wash and style (on natural hair) lasts 2 weeks! Great location (right off bart) and prices are reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

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This was the fastest I've ever had my hair done. Don't get the wrong idea though... No corners were cut and I still received top notch quality service from Omar. The scheduling and payment (& gratuity) are both online which made the entire process streamlined. Need your locs done in the Bay Area? Come see Omar here. He'll hook you up. read more

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I have been coming here for 17 years and I love this full service beauty salon! Adesuwa keeps my hair growing, healthy and beautiful. The staff is always professional, happy and friendly. The salon has a very classy and calming vibe. If you no longer want to shop hop, book your next appontment here. read more

Moods Beauty Bar - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I have had nothing but amazing experiences here! I needed to have a weave (Foxy) removed that was well past its expiration date (RIP Foxy). I scoured Yelp to find somewhere that could take me ASAP because my scalp and tresses needed some serious TLC. This came up and what caught my attention was someone's low review. Her hair stayed too straight after going there. WIN for me. I called and scheduled a Saturday morning appointment. I went in and wow, it was not what I was expecting. Been to the shop before? It's crowded. They're running late. There's just a lack of organization in a way. Not here. I was immediately greeted and checked-in. I was asked to have a seat for a moment and then brought back to a chair. Bless their hearts for that removal because my head and scalp were a H-O-T mess. Lawwweddd. Like I said, that weave was past its expiration date and I exercise...you do the math of that disaster beneath. Fast forward, Dess and another stylist helped me to feel and look good by handling my breakage with a cute a-line bob that's making me feel like Sasha Fierce. #sashay #work. I called a week and a half later for an appointment for a relaxer because the natural hair journey just isn't for me. No burns. Quick. Painless and once again, flawless. I love this place for its cleanliness, professional feeling, and the work is excellent. Every client that I saw had healthy hair and seemed to be repeat clients so I'll for sure be continuing my growth journey by seeing Dess for touch-ups, cuts, and maybe even some color. Thanks ladies!!! read more

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I need to adjust the address on this puppy but it is for sure close. This is a full service salon including massages, eyebrow waxing and hair! I've been going here for about a year. My hair always comes out gorgeous but typically it was taking 4-5 hours. Some times it would take several consecutive days of calling to try to get an appointment or a call back. The service recently drastically improved! I was in and out in 3 hours!!! Keep in mind I was a whole hour late. I couldn't believe it. It took only ONE phone call for me to get an appointment! I know you're wondering why on earth I am giving them four stars. They get four because of the DRASTIC improvement in service and price! It was about $40 less at last nights appointment with the same stylist. Perhaps they lost enough customers with the lax service --- nothing was improper just slow -- that they tightened up the operation. I fully applaud that and hope they keep it up. Parking: Street if you can get it but it is metered There is a lot where a lot of the staff parks about a half a block away. Be prepared to spend $5-11 to park there BART! It is about a block away from a BART station Ichiro Sushi bar is next door. No, I have neither yelped nor tried it yet. read more

Worst most unprofessional experience ever I would not recommend to anyone who values their time or money to go to this establishment

This Review Is for Kwanna Only! I am about to give away one of my beauty secrets but I do wear a hair weave and it is done by one of the best Weavologist in the business. Kwanna completes a full head weave in record time and always makes suggestions on keeping your natural hair protected and healthy. Once she is done you are walking around flinging and tossing your hair. You just can't help it. Your weave is on there! Her weaves are swim, shower, spa, sauna, exercise and wild sex safe! Those of you who wear weaves can relate. Loves It! ****UPDATE**** Kwanna is moving to her own salon at the beginning of April. Info to follow very soon-See review for Inches, A Hair Extention Studio read more

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This review is for ANNA - I got a pedicure, gel manicure (and previous gel nails removed), and my eyebrows done. She was warm, friendly, accommodating and made me feel comfortable for the entire 2 and 1/2 hours I was there. She uses natural products for the most part, and gives great esthetic advice on products and treatments. She doesn't make you feel pressured about ANYTHING. She took time on everything she did for me, and I appreciate that she painted my gel nails up to the top of my nail (longer grow out time). Her music selection is also fantastic, I must add. :) I will definitely be back. I highly recommend going to Anna if you appreciate the quality attention and more natural side to getting your nails done. PS - she put me up on understanding that getting anything waxed is highly bacterial if the place where you go doesn't throw away each stick after each wax application... good to know! She keeps her place, tools and products CLEAN! read more

Anna is a true gem. I purchased a Brazilian waxing package with her for a great price which contained 4 waxes. Waxing is already an uncomfortable task to get done, however Anna made it super easy! I was in and out in 15 minutes or so on my lunch break. She pays close attention to areas that need extra work like tweezing, and provides good insight for skincare tips that I've always been shy to ask about. I have irregular bleeding so I am very happy she could accommodate me without question, some women dont always have a regular schedule so estheticians that are understanding about this are appreciated so much! I walked in as a stranger that needed a service, walked out with a dependable friend I can go to for waxing needs & advice! Love her and would recommend her to everyone! read more

They are awesome! I got a relaxer there and they do such a good job prepping the scalp and making sure you don't get chemical burns.

Lawana and Avonee did my hair. I absolutely love the cut and the style. Lawana tapered it real nice in the back. SHE DID THAT THING! Great energy. Thank you for squeezing me in for my birthday. Deeply appreciate it. Great energy and great experience. read more

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I LOVE my stylist (LaWana) she's been doing my hair for years I ALWAYS get complements on my hair from men and women. Hands down 1 of the BEST STYLIST OUT THERE. read more

Got my hair done my Dess, she was great! The haircut was even better that I thought. She added so much volume to my hair with beautiful layers. And she was very nice. I am 100% going back!! read more

Lawana has been my stylist for over 20 years. She not only concern with your look but keeping your hair healthy is her first priority. She keeps my hair healthy and looking fabulous. read more

Unfortunately I would not recommend this place if you have natural hair. They fried my hair and now had to cut a big chunk of it because it wouldn't go back to its natural curl pattern and was completely straight. It's a shame because I was hoping to making this place my new favorite salon :( read more

Wayne is amazing and worked miracles on my natural bra strap length hair. He flat ironed it with skill and I am so ready for my weekend. I literally stepped out of the salon and got two or three compliments already within one hour. I recommend him. read more

DONT GO TO THIS SHOP FOR FLAT IRONS IF YOUR HAIR IS NATURAL. I went here on the recommendation of a friend whose hair always looks great. I wear my hair natural and wanted to get it temporarily straightened for a company party I was going to. The stylist Des seemed very knowledgeable and I told her I was not confident that my hair would really get straight but that she had come highly recommended. My hair was washed and blow dried by someone else in the shop prior to Des doing my hair. They used Acai Thermal Straightening Balm prior to blow drying my hair. Once it was done, my hair looked great. It was bone straight and I told Des I would come back in a few weeks. My hair did smell a bit fried but because I have never had an issue with heat damage I did not think much of it. Fast forward two weeks when I washed my hair and it did not revert. The entire texture of my hair from root to end had changed and in multiple places I had straight pieces in the middle of my strands and the front of my hair was completely straight. I was devastated :(. 3 years of natural hair growth damaged by one appointment. I could not believe that so much damage could be done by one appointment. I looked up the Acai product and it turns out it is used in Brazilian blowouts and should be used with a blow dryer only NEVER a flat iron. I cried because I am going to have to cut my hair because the damage cannot be undone. I realize that the person that blow dried my hair probably uses this same product on other clients that already have relaxer so she probably did not think about what it would do to my natural hair. This coupled with a stylist that used a flat iron on top of a chemical product spelled disaster for me. IF YOUR HAIR is natural, I would stay away from this salon for flat irons and silk presses. They will get your hair bone straight but you will not be able to repair the damage if you choose not to keep it that way. It is really too bad. I was looking for someone I could go to regularly to maintain my hair to rest my hair and my sides from braids. Now I am so shell shocked by this experience, I probably wont go to the salon for years to come. I paid $80 + $10 tip to have my hair chemically ruined. I hope the stylist and the shampoo person reads this review and are more careful about (1) the products being used (2) the amount of heat being applied. I did reach out to the stylist but have not heard back from her. I am not surprised what do you say when you have ruined someone's hair. It is chemically altered from the root to the ends so I put braids in it just yesterday to grow the damage out. Lesson learned. I don't want this to happen to anyone else, so please heed my words if you are think about going here for the first time and ask about the products being put in your hair. read more

First off the address is wrong 420 15th St Oakland, CA 94612 So my B.D.D.A.D. which stands for My Baby Daddy's DRAMATIC ASS DAUGHTER! My daughter is in that dumb ass teenager phase, where she thinks she knows everything and I just have to let her learn on her own. So I told her about caring for her hair the proper way and etc. Which resulted me talking and needing a translator, cause obvioulsy I am talking mommaneise to her, which is whomp whomp whomp waaaa! Dang I am trying to raise her to atleast know what to do when she gets on her own. Which in 2 years and 5 months I will have a YELP EVENT on her turning 18 and getting out my house! so stay tunned! I taught her to Wrap her hair before she goes to bed, use a silk scarf. I taught her to wash her hair to have a healthy scalp, comb it out correctly, and part it in pieces when blow drying it. If not you are going to be looking like you trying out for the lion in the The WIZ! ... No O Retardo waits until Dandruff is looking like a freaking accessorie in her hair. She does'nt comb her hair out before she puts a pony tail in, so it gets SUPER THICK in there! I mean a birds nest is not as thick as that stuff. I tell her all the time, if you don't take of your hair it is going to Bail, and you not going to have any at all... I mean WTF You are damm near 16 and this CD is so scratched up from being played over and over again since you been 10 and thought you were too old to wear pony tails and knocker balls. So now I am still talking mommaneise and sounding like Chris Tucker : DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS THAT ARE COMING OUT OF MY MOUTH?" So since she won't listen to me. She has to go to Dez so she can actually look like my child. Because she is always my B.D.D.A.D.... unfortunatley because she wraps it a maximum of 2 days. I don't take her to Dez as often, cause that is my money I have to pay to get her hair done and not BD! Dez has her looking like she just went on Oprah and got a 60 min makeover, because she straight HOOKED HER DOOO UP! Dropped some knowledge in her head inside and out! Maybe I should take before and after pictures of her and blow it up t postor size and put them in the living room for company to say DAAAAAAAAMMMMMMM. Like Smoky and Craig did to MRS. Parker in Friday! Thanks Dez read more

The absolute best hair salon in the Bay Area! I've been a client for over ten years. They are prompt, professional and are into healthy hair care. Prices are reasonable (you get what you pay for). My stylist is Adesuwa Idehen - she's the bomb! read more

I was heading to Vegas for Spring break weekend and my usual waxer (Kimberly at Smooth and Sassy, AMAZEBALLS) was all booked up. I had no choice but to seek out a new aesthetician and thankfully all the wonderful reviews on Yelp led me to Anna. Anna was punctual, efficient, quick and clean. Everything you would dream of in an aesthetician, especially one you let so close to your sensitive bits. I had a super positive experience with her, and so if you're thinking of a wax of any sort, I would definitely give Anna a call. Anna never double dips!! (IMPORTANT) and uses a mixture of hot and cold wax for clean and painless results. She is also super meticulous. I had a ball of a time laughing with her through the wax experience and have not experienced any ingrown hairs. What more can you ask? Compared to Smooth and Sassy (my go to waxing spot), Anna's waxing sessions take slightly longer and she does need to go over your body more times to get you totally clean. BUT if you're not picky, Anna honors her Groupon prices and has a sweet package deal on waxes that will probably save you over $20 per session compared to anywhere else. Anna absolutely affords amazing service for an amazing price so if you're sitting on the fence for who to call for your maintenance wax, I'd definitely go to Anna. But if you're a first timer and you want to absolutely make sure you will have a positive experience and are willing to pay a little more to guarantee it, definitely go to Smooth and Sassy. read more

I've been to the high end beauty salons on Piedmont Ave & Lakeshore, but nothing compares to Mood! Kelly was simply AMAZING!! After a couple weeks, my hair was looking like a hot mess. I went in for a simple wash & flat iron and was amazed. By the time Kelly finished washing and blow drying my hair, it was already straight. In fact it was so straight and perfect, I thought we were done. But no, Kelly had more awesomeness coming. After she flat ironed it & added a touch magic, my hair was so silky smooth that I couldn't stop running my hands through it. Perfection! Kelly brought my hair back to life: Worth every penny! read more

Is your face just a bit too hairy? Do you need expert guidance when it comes to your brows? Want to dramatically improve your appearance in 15 minutes (or less)? Book an appointment with Keli as soon as possible. I am PICKY when it comes to my brows. They're important! They frame the face. They frame your eyes. Everyone knows eyes are windows to the soul. That's how people fall in love. (I think.) In the past, I've only had my eyebrows threaded (ever ever). My skin is very sensitive. It flakes and I can get red marks/bumps during a brow session, even when no products are used. One eyebrow grows higher than the other, and it's a lot thinner. I call it my janky brow. It's always been an issue. My eyebrows aren't twins; they're sisters. And one sister is definitely prettier than the other... NEVERTHELESS, Keli had both my brows looking more beautiful than ever! The best they have *ever* looked, since they say they were born. I was amazed. Thrilled. I feel so great. Keli offered to pencil them in just to add a more dramatic touch to the arch. She did an AMAZING job. I'm so excited to watch them grow into their new shape. I booked my next appointment right away. read more

I love these guys. The atmosphere is great...lots of space and the only gossiping you hear is about celebrities!!!! Dess, my hair dresser, is the best. She takes care of your hair and rarely does anything that can damage it. Location is convenient, to where I could come via bart when I lived in SSF. Now that I am in Oakland, it is literally like 5 minutes away. They offer a range of services from nails, facials, massages along with all the hair desires. You can get a short cut, long weave, some color or anywhere in between!!!! read more

I can only speak to the stylist Dez that did my hair but overall I love this shop!!! I went to the shop on faith (i.e no reference, no word of mouth just took a chance). Made an appointment with Dez and left out of the shop looking like a new woman in a fantastic way!!!! I really love the system they have where one person scratches your scalp shampoos and conditions your hair. Another person blow dries and Dez styles the hair. Every appointment I've had with her she is ON time, professional, quick but I never feel like she's rushing thru my hair and I always leave out with my hair BANGIN'!!!! AND on my first appointment I didn't just go in requesting a was and flat iron, I went in with a picture of a haircut I wanted her recreate with my hair. She did everything I asked for and more. Her work is wonderful!!!! I would say the only con would be the parking since the shop is downtown the parking is metered. Other than that its perfect! AND they accept debit/credit cards Bonus in my book!!! read more

This is for Anna, we all know finding a new nail tech is stressful. I must say Anna is an amazing person and great ar what she does! Today she made my experience with her incredible. She did a superb job on my mani and pedi. My eyebrows look perfect, my hubby even noticed...which is saying something. I will definitely be coming back to see her!! Thanks so much for a wonderful relaxing afternoon and great conversation!!! read more

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I absolutely love this salon. The staff is friendly, well knowledgeable about hair and how to treat and maintain it. They keep excellent records on the clients hair treatment. My hair was frightful and so was my daughters until we began to go there. Now our hair is healthy, pretty, and I always get compliments. When I leave the shop my hair looks like I just stepped out of a commercial. It is always bouncy, shiny and beautiful. I would recommend this shop to anyone who wants to get there hair done. Sometimes you have to wait for a while, but it is well worth it you will not be disappointed. read more

Check our Moods Beauty Bar on 14th in downtown Oakland. They are clean, thorough and talented. I have experienced 2 appointments so far and I loved it. I'm in the process of transitioning from wearing weaves to finally giving my hair a much needed break. That hairstylist/beautician LaWana came threw for me. I told her do what she thinks would look nice on me. And she did her thang. So go check her out if you want to leave looking fly. read more

Love these women and men! They are professional people of colour making it happen on a daily basis. Love you guys!

I got a shellac gel manicure from Anna through a Groupon. I was about to head on a business trip and need my nails to be on point for over a week. I'm two weeks into the manicure and it still looks FANTASTIC. My manicure with Anna was by far the best I've ever had. She took good care of my nails and cuticles, suggested popular nail colors and was just an overall joy to kick it with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting your nails done by her. read more

I called on a Saturday morning with a same day appt. they were able to accommodate me by booking with Des. This worked out perfectly because she was referred to me by a friend. I arrived and was asked to robe and have a seat. in 15 min I was getting my hair washed , dried and out the door. She did a fantastic job on my silk press and they weren't too pricey. read more