I have followed Tito Flores to four salons. His master of color is artful. When I say I'm going to get my roots touched up, people ask, "To what?" They think I'm a natural redhead. Ps. Don't be afraid to push the bar with Tito: We've been trying new styles with my cuts months/years ahead of the curve, and I've never been sorry for doing it. Rihanna bites off us. !!!!! TITO !!!!!! read more

This is the first time I am writing a bad review and I am not happy about it. I am very disappointed with my cut from Tito. It has no clear line, no style, the hair goes in all directions and I have no way to control it myself after shampooing. Strangely enough, we had a thorough talk about what I wanted in terms of a cut. He seemed to listen and understand what I wanted. He even confirmed it verbally. But then he started to cut and midway through I started to get worried, because I realized that he was he doing a whole different layering of my hair, which we clearly discussed not to do. At that point I felt it that it was too late to say something. He seemed on auto pilot ,cutting those layers and I hoped that he must know what he is doing and that somehow it will come out ok. After the blow dry and mousse the cut looked good and I was happy - for exactly one day. After I washed and blow dried my hair the next day, I realized that I cannot control it. I try everything, I fuzz, I spend much to much time in front of a mirror to somehow make it work. The appointment with Tito was only a week ago and I certainly can't afford another 70 dollars for a correctional cut. I will have to live with this for a while until the layers grow out. I told the friend who recommended Tito and looking at my hair she was so very sorry. I was thinking that perhaps writing this review would make me feel better, but it doesn't. read more

I just had the best haircut of my life at Moonshadow! Tito is a hair genius - he listened to what I wanted, and made my hair look prettier and healthier than I thought it ever could. Having curly hair has been the bane of my existence for pretty much my whole life, and I have endured haircut after haircut from stylists at other salons who "knew what was best for me" and didn't listen. This was the opposite of my experience today. I love my new haircut so much, I cannot recommend this salon (and Tito especially) highly enough. read more

I really dont do reviews exspecially bad ones but holy crap I had to do one for these people. On a Saturday I was really wanting to color my hair. It was either red or purple strips. I called Moonshadow and it was great they could get me in that very day. So, +1 to that and that only. Sarah said, she could do my hair in red then it turns out they didnt even have the color I wanted when I got there. I had to take a taxi there so, I wasnt just going to go home yet. They didnt have any cool dye in stock. So, I went with purple. I sat there for three hours for Sarah to do the strips of purple in my hair. Yes, I got lighten first then the purple but it shouldnt have taken more then two. I said to myself well, im sure it will turn out great and the end and its all worth it. As I was getting my hair washed there seemed to be drama in the Salon. A guy walked by, dont know his name but, he was talking to Sarah about this girl they work with named Christy. He was walking by sayin how bad he hated her and Sarah agreed. Sarah said, how she had to tell him something later about what the clients were asking with Christy. I was like okay? I dont believe you should discuss this when your with a client. Oh, did I mintching she was cutting her own hair during this process? As the three hours has pasted I looked in the mirror and there was like NO dye! I barley even saw a change. Seemed like 2 strips of purple hair and left a lot of blond in it. I could have done this myself for way cheaper! I was going to a professional for a reason and that for my hair to look professional. It look like I did the coloring myself. I said ehhh, well Im sure she should go down on the price for something thats not in my hair. Oh but I was wrong. It costed 130$ for 2 strips of purple that you couldnt even see in my hair. I didnt even get a hair cut with this. I was so pissed, i didnt say anything to Sarah because I dont like to deal with the drama. It wasnt like I could get them to go down on the price any way. I went home and my boyfriend freaked out on me. He said did you even get your hair done? Yeah, it turned out to be a very bad weekend because of Moonshadow. It was my first experience and my last. I will never go back there again. read more

Christy, Christy, Christy!! Ok, so I own a salon in Berkeley myself, but love to feel like a client and have my hair cut by another professional. Christy always delivers. I really appreciate her attention to DETAIL. Christy is by far one of the most gifted and talented stylist I know! read more

I had booked an appointment at dis place the day I was supposed to fly out for my graduation. When I got there I was told the girl who was supposed to cut my hair didn't kno I was coming so she left. I asked if someone else was available but I was told everyone was leaving 4 d day. I was a lil late for my appointment coz of traffic but I have had some instances like dis n the salon always calls to confirm, I think they had just forgotten about my appointment, needless to say, I was really disappointed, after readin the good reviews in yelp I was looking forward to becoming a regular! read more

I have had two cuts at Moonshadow and both were great. The first was a flippy, layered bob that I received so many compliments on. The second was a very short pixie cut, which I was worried about, but walked out happy as could be. I can't speak for their skill with color, but for a great cut, definitely give Moonshadow a shot. read more

Bill, the co-owner of Moonshadow is fantastic. I have curly hair and he really knows how to cut curly hair well. I love the way my hair looks. He is also very friendly and down to earth. Almost every time I go he gives me good advice on what products will work well with my hair. Still, I would warn people with really curly hair (like mine) that he is not that great at blowing out curly hair. (He would get 5 starts if he could do a good blow out.) His strength really is the cut of the hair and not the styling after it is cut. read more

I have to sing Cari's praises! She has been styling my hair for three or four years now, and she is completely & consistently awesome at making my hairstyle dreams come true. I always bring her a picture of the haircut that I want. And she has this magical way of understanding things. She not only understands the haircut, but she also understands the essence of the "look" and "feel" that I really want for my hair! So she translates my silky, boring hair into the intriguing texture and motion that I have always wanted. And it always grows out beautifully. Plus, she is really honest. Once, I showed her a picture of the cut I wanted, and she told me straight up that it wasn't going to happen like that for my hair. She pointed out the slight waviness to the model's hair and said my hair wasn't going to shape itself into this style because it was too straight. Then she worked with me to translate the "essence" of the cut into something that would look really good for my type of hair. I love her for that! In my experience, 97% of hairstylists do not really know how to get the best styles out of Asian hair. Cari, definitely does. The reason I finally had to write about her is because I tried to get a cheaper cut elsewhere and - even though I brought a photo - the other stylist was incredibly off-base. My hair was unevenly layered, it was growing out horribly! I finally, with much chagrin, when back to Cari. She totally fixed my awful haircut! My hair looks great, really great. And it is growing out nicely now. So basically, she is the real deal, as far as I'm concerned. read more

Can't go wrong with Jaydee, Sara B., or Tito! They all rock. Sara is a color specialist. Tito has mad style and Jaydee is the man with the amazing brazilian blow outs! I can't say enough. read more

Tito has been doing my hair for years now and theres a reason why I follow him wherever he goes. Tito does wonders, he is reliable to work with what you want whether it be simple or extravagant. I am a single mom and I can be sure with Tito I can get in, enjoy my time in the salon and leave looking and feeling fabulous! I get complements on my styles. Tito is also affordable and he is the only person that has not burned my hair with a flat iron or a relaxer. You will see what you have been missing once Tito does your hair! -Serah B. Single mom and Full time student read more

Sherry Bakus rocks! She's the finest hairstylist I have EVER had. I left the Bay Area for the last four years, and just got back, and the first chance I got I drove over to the East Bay to see Sherry. My hair looks great again (after four years of bad haircuts). She knows how to really cut men's hair perfectly, how to deal with cowlicks, and how to give you the latest look that looks great on you! She's the nicest person and has the best people in the salon working with her . . . I highly recommend her! read more

I love Moonshadow Salon and in particular, Bill, the owner who is also a stylist. My entire family goes to the salon ( that includes two teenage sons and a husband). Bill is reasonably priced, knowledgeable and full of interesting and unusual stories! I have been having my hair cut and colored by him for over 10 years! I know several of the other stylists there as well and think highly of all of them. read more

I love each and everyone of the stylist here!!! They're an artist and shows with each client they have are flawless!!! Can't say enough good things about them, they know their talent! read more

Tito at Moonshadow Salon is a Genius. I am a stage performer and was desperately seeking to update my "do"...Tito worked MAGIC, creating the perfect balance of sassy and chic ~ I was thrilled with the results. Tito is a true professional, with a seasoned background and a tremendous and inspiring passion for his craft. He's more than a stylist ~ he's an Artist with a beautiful gift. Thank you, Tito! Can't wait to rock these locks onstage!! XOXO read more

Jennifer Michels, massage. She is great, gentle where it counts but totally can get you relaxed and then work on problem areas. I feel so much better, and I recommend her to anyone who wants a wonderful massage. The environment is peaceful, and it's easy to get to if you live in North Oakland and Berkeley. read more

Christy at Moonshadow is the best! She has been coloring and cutting my hair for the past 10 years and I always leave happy with my new 'do. She cuts what you want, not what she wants. Don't get me wrong, she will tell you when she thinks you're not making the right decisions, e.g., bangs or no bangs, layers or one length, highlights or all over color, etc... She takes her time and gives the best shampoos. The best part is, she is only $50 a cut. I've told her she's worth much more, but she loves her clients and wants to to keep prices reasonable for them. She's great! read more

I've moved around over the years but keep coming back here after trying new hair salons (it blows my mind that there are so many bad hair stylists!). Sara does my hair now, she's awesome. Really knows what she's doing. Amazing head and neck massage. Very reasonable price. I get a bento box around the corner and eat it while she cuts my hair during lunchtime! read more

I highly recommend Katerina at Moonshadow. I have been her customer for five years now, and she always does a good job and makes me look my best. She is a very cool person as well. read more

I own a day spa and I am really picky about all my beauty providers. Christy is one of the most talented stylists i know. She gives me the best cut ever. She makes me feel so pretty and always does an amazing blowout. I love her also, because her color stays! I can't say enough about her. I have referred friends with totally different types of hair: short and blond ( I have dark asian hair) and she always seems to do such a good job. I have even referred her some of my very top clients from my spa and they love her as well. She always does a perfect job. read more

Hate to give such a bad review to a local joint but Bill gave me the worst haircut of my life--and my hair is EASY. I've never had it look bad before. I had to go to another salon to get it fixed. read more

Sara is AMAZING! I am super particular about my hairdressers (I used to travel 4 hours to get my haircut). I have thick hair, but I like to keep it short and when I found Sara I was thrilled!!! She even did my hair for my wedding. I seriously cannot recommend Sara enough. read more

I moved up here from southern Ca about 10 years ago. Finding a hair stylist who takes the time to listen to what I wanted and making sure that they did it correctly was hard to find. After having my hair cut too short, overstyled, understyled, and finally butchered to a mullet at one point from inexperienced wanna-be rock star stylist, Tito Flores is god sent armed with magical scissors! He has been styling my hair for the last 7 years and my hair is red carpet fabulous! He is artistic, knowledgeable and honest. My loyalty lies with him when it comes to my hair and I will follow him anywhere! read more

This is long overdue. I've been having Jaydee do my hair for about 7 years now and I'm always happy with what he does for me. He is brilliant with color and skilled at styling. If you tell him what you want, he fully delivers. Every time I go there, I walk out feeling 10 times better because Jaydee has worked his magic on me once again! read more

I cannot believe all these haters! Tito is the man! I don't trust anyone but him to do my hair. He recently did my hair a few months ago that I could not stop getting compliments on!! I mean one after another. He definitely deserves credit for his genius cuts & color. I feel like all that are giving him bad reviews were not even sure themselves about how they wanted their hair. Not only does he do what you ask him for but also throws in his edge and it ALWAYS turns out perfect. Never had a bad cut/color/style from him. Actually planning on going in later this week for my touch-ups. read more

I really like Suzannah Adler at Moonshadow. Her European style and aesthetic is spot on. Highly reocmmended.

I have been seeing Bill as my stylist for years, even before he opened Moonshadow. He has always given me great service for cuts, highlights, and various other experiments in color over the years. I have tried a couple of other stylists outside of Moonshadow but always came back to Bill. (My hair is SUPER fine so the it is absolutely imperative that the cut be really, really good. Otherwise I just can't work with it and it looks like crap.) I love the AVEDA products they sell and Bill has always been very good about suggesting which products for me to use as well as given me many free samples of things to try. If I want to make a change in my style, Bill has always listened and helped me to modify the plan if it doesn't make sense for my hair. I was recently told by my mother (who was complaining about her stylist and is not big on compliments) "Your hair always looks great." Considering all the trouble I have had with this baby fine head, that was high praise indeed. I have never had trouble making an appointment and the staff has always been friendly and professional. The prices seems reasonable as well for the level of service and the quality of the products. Nothing, of course, is perfect and I have had some mediocre cuts from time to time. although nothing that I had to go back to have fixed or that has driven me away from the salon. I would not say Bill is great at styling my hair after the cut is done. If I plan to go out again that day I will go home and restyle it myself. But I consider this a minor flaw since without a great cut, I would never be able to achieve what I want in the final look. read more

Sussana has been doing my hair for over 12 years now. She has worked at other Salons, and I follow her wherever she goes. She does great color and cuts. She will do exactly what you ask her to do with your hair. The other stylists in the Salon have always been friendly to me. I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else. I also give myself a make up makeover, while my color sets in, with the Aveda makeup center. Go to Sussana if you want great hair! read more

At Moonshadow Salon there is a wonderful little room in the back where Jennifer Michaels does massage. I feel so lucky to have been referred to Jennifer. The space is perfect for a calming hour of letting her work her magic. She is skilled in helping to diagnose just what is going on. Most recently a shoulder problem slowed me down. After an hour with her I had the best night's sleep in weeks. Her technique ranges from deep tissue, to lighter Swedish and she also uses hot stones which are a real treat for relaxing the muscles. I can always count on her to help me explain in detail what I need and then she follows through with the appropriate body work. read more

I've never loved my hair so much! Tito has been my stylist for about a year now and I'm thrilled I trust him with my hair! In February (8 months ago!), he gave me a Brazilian Blowout. The curly, frizzy hair I've struggled with since childhood has now become the hair of my dreams. While the entire process took a while and was costly for my budget...every minute and every penny was worth it!!! Tito doesn't push products at all. As a budget minded woman, I appreciate his approach. However, I must say, I believe the key to keeping my Blowout fresh has been diligently using the Brazilian Blowout shampoo and masque. I had an appointment with Tito a couple weeks ago for a cut and color. We are both amazed at how well the Blowout has lasted. It's still straight, soft, manageable and adorable! I walked out of the salon with my hair looking refreshed and stylish---and still straight! Thanks Tito!! You absolutely rock!!! read more

My hair is not exactly the easiest to handle. It is fine but thick and straight but with some natural wave. At the beginning of November I made an appointment with Suzanne. I wasn't expecting perfection as other stylists at other salons have been not consistent but okay. What a surprise. It is now end of December and I'm about to make another appointment with Suzanne in January. She knew just exactly how to cut my hair and it has held together for all this time. Her long time experience cutting hair came through and I am thankful that I've found someone who seems to know just how to cut and style my hair. read more

While the staff and service are friendly and helpful beyond measure inside the shop, the City of Berkeley could use a few tips on the matter. Beware the not so friendly parking signs that line the street and the officers that must lurk around corners with trucks in tow, ready to pounce on your car at the stroke of 4 pm on any given weekday. As for the haircut, it was ok, not exactly what I needed despite my efforts to ensure the new do would require less styling, not as much as or more. Don't misunderstand, the cut is right for someone, just not this someone. Prior to my visit, there was hope that this would become the new go to spot for hair, but since it will be a minute before the multiple textured layers grow back in, I'm sure my regular, tried and true stylist will have recovered from her recent leg injury. read more

Terrible customer services and average hair work by the tiny owner. I politely complained about the highlights done by the owner, and he asked me to leave. New to the Bay Area, I used his services for over a year and never complained, even though it wasn't that great. Mr, you are not all that at all. Luckily, I found an amazing hair stylist a few doors from his salon. I will NEVER EVER go there nor will I recommend anyone. read more

I wasn't impressed. I got my bangs trimmed, that went ok, but when we were done she abandoned me. I wanted to buy some makeup, but the next lady I dealt with was on the phone taking personal phone calls (TWICE), with me standing right in front of her trying to get her attention. It took three people to find the cosmetic I had selected, then she gave me wrong info on the frequent purchase program. Maybe the haircuts are better, but this experience sent a message to me that they didn't really care about getting things right, so I won't be back. sorry. read more

I have had good luck with Suzanna. She does a good job, and while she is friendly you don't feel like you have to chat nonstop like you sometimes do at the salon. I felt like we got stuck in a bit of rut- and moved around for awhile. I then accidentally (due to some cancellations) got both color and cuts, on separate occasions, from Katerina. I am really not picky- maybe everyone says that, but it's true. But I felt like the color and the cut were both choppy, hasty, not careful, and this is the first hair cut I have hated in years. Super disappointing. read more

I love Aveda salons and have been going to them for 3-4 years. This was my first visit to Moonshadow and it was a great experience all around - from the person on the phone that booked my appointment the same day I called, to the friendly gentleman who greeted me (might have been the same person but I cannot remember his name :) to the stylist who cut my hair (Stacie). I love the cut and she listened to all the little quirks with my baby fine hair and took care of them all. The blow dry was probably the best I've ever had. My hair looked thicker than I thought it possibly could. Thanks Stacie! read more

Am giving the salon a 2 star review because I will not paint all the "hair stylists"there in the same muddy brush. Let me just say that I made an appt with Bill on the recommendation of a friend who has very different hair than mine. Bill was the wrong person for me from beginning to end. Apparently, being asked to help me come up with a fuller hair style than the very short cut I had previously sent him into a tizzy. He said he hadn't expected that. He chose a cut that was inappropriate for my hair (its supposed to be long on one side and sway a bit; mine hangs like straw) and couldn't explain what he was doing with my color so that I understood. I found his lack of communication skills pretty frustrating, and I am now trying to find another stylist in the area for my second cut of the week. read more

I'm a hairdresser in the city and have been interested in learning how to do the Brazilian Blowout. My sister was visiting from England and wanted to get one while she was here. We found Moonshadow Salonon Yelp and were able to get in right away with JD. He was a doll. He did a really great job on her hair and answered all our questions about the technique. He was very friendly and methodical. Her hair was gleaming in the end. It was extremely affordable and he didn't try to push product on her. If you are in the East Bay go see JD. read more

I chose this salon because it was close to my house and usually aveda salons have great stylists. I just came in for a trim, she took off nearly 3 inches instead! it took over an hour for the actual cut, she kept jumping around on my head and had to frequently adjust for unevenness. So it just got shorter and shorter. Then the styling... or lack there off. She just tried to twist my hair with her fingers and a blow dryer. When I pointed out that I looked like a lion she said yeah you're right, maybe i should just curl it. So she starts curling it and she only curls the bottom couple inches, leaving the rest of it frizzy from her previous attempt. It looked like I'd be attacked by a vacuum cleaner or been out in the wind for hours! To top it off she started to curl my hair before it was even dry! I heard sizzling! I pointed out how frizzy it was (and it was not damaged, I take great care of my hair) and had to ask for it to be rewashed to get out the enormous amount of product she put in so she could just blow dry it. The whole thing took over 2 hours! The time it took aside, she was distracted the entire time (asking people to move her car, checking on her schedule and even rearranging her little ornament by her station), she dropped a comb and used it again (eww), and kept catching my small earrings in her comb! I can't comment on the competence of the other stylists but this was by far the worst haircut experience I've had. read more

I've been going to Moonshadow and seeing JD for color and cuts for the past several years. JD has a real touch for color, especially covering the grays for this working mom on the go. I work in high tech and need to look in my 30's and my hair looks fresh and youthful. The best is the shampoo where his clients get a wonderful head massage. He is always on time and excellent customer service. All the stylists are very helpful and wonderful. they even called me in advance one day when they knew the traffic was bad and told me to leave early.. which saved me. I've been a happy customer for 5 years and finally now have time to write a review. read more