I am so late in this review but still feel it 100%. Besides being a sweet caring and beautiful person Ms. Marsha has always accommodated my hectic schedule. Her knowledge and dedication to hair is unmatched. She's styled me natural hair and her staff ( I can't remember the young ladies name, Deja?) has cared for my daughters hair several times. The price is fair and the results are gorgeous. I have sat in the shop and have seen all her clients get and show the same love time after time. Now for Flo, who did my weave. I have straight slippery hair (Asian mix)...when I say the quickest most painless braid up ever ...then the tracks sewn in so flawlessly I thought it was growing out my scalp! After a month I only took it out because I was tired of it and wanted to wear my hair for awhile but I have no doubt it would've lasted a few more weeks. They truly take the time to know their clients and understand their needs this is a diamond in the rough salon. read more

Nothing but love and excellence!! Ms. Marsha is not only very professional but also works with you to get you exactly what your hair truly needs. Instead of to just taking your money. My hair (3b/c) was extremely damaged by relaxers, Japanese straighteners, extensions, and many other treatments. It was my first time, getting my hair did by a professional hair dresser in about a year. Mrs. Marsha was just the right person I needed. After a year of going natural and organic; no heat, no chemicals, and no one in my hairline. Ms. Marsha did a natural smoothing treatment to loosing up my 3b/3c hair curls. So, I'm in love. Thank you and I look forward to our next week. I highly recommend her. read more

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I was searching on Yelp for a place to get my ends trimmed. I had bookmarked this salon; and was excited to see many excellent reviews. I spoke with the owner Ms. Marsha who was kind enough to do a same day appointment. Ms. Marsha greeted me at the door of her lovely salon. Ms. Marsha did a thorough hair consultation with tips and expertise from her 37 years of experience. Ms. Marsha is vibrant and skilled at her craft. I got my hair washed, conditioned and trimmed in an hour. I am so happy that I trusted my natural hair to Ms. Marsha. She even text to make sure I was happy with the results; which I am! I look forward to my next visit in 6 weeks or less. read more

Every time I get a haircut I don't know what to expect, but this was my first time in Ms.Marsha's salon and I love her work! She really knows what she's doin and she shared so much knowledge on how to care for our hair properly to ensure that it stays healthy as it can be :) I am looking forward to my next visit!! See you sooooon!!! read more

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This review is long overdue, I meant to post one in December. First time I came I received an amazing hair cut. In December I went back for hair color (darker), style and makeup for my husbands 1920's themed Christmas party. I wish I had looked that good for my own wedding 22 years ago. Now I'm back and I ask to go lighter for my friend's 50th Birthday party. I LOVED it!!! This is the place to go when you want to look your best. Don't forget to ask for my amazing hair dresser/makeup artist Daisy. By the way the makeup was all high end product (M.A.C) and none of the cheap stuff. Makeup lasted all night long and into the next day. read more

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I took my niece to Ms. Marsha's for hair and makeup for her senior portraits and we had an amazing experience! I can't say enough good things about these amazing ladies. Ms. Marsha and Symphony tag teamed her hair and Symphony did an amazing job on her makeup! They gave her everything she wanted and more and made the whole experience better than I could have ever expected. Ms. Marsha has a way of connecting with her clients that makes you feel genuinely valued and her passion for what she does is obvious. My niece's hair and makeup held for the entire day, well past her photo appointment. I will never go anywhere else! Also, she has a very generous referral and loyalty program. If I could give these ladies 10 stars I would! read more

Ms. Marsha's Beauty Salon - Hair & Makeup by Ms. Marsha and Symphony Brown. Amazing ladies! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Leandro, California

I searched and I searched for someone who would perm my hair and all the hair professionals said no. Ms. Marsha and I had a consultation...she was honest with me that would have to cut some of the length and she agreed to use the size rods that I wanted. Not only did she make my hair look amazing, I had soooo much fun getting my hair done! It's a small shop with a homey feel. If you are looking for a new hair dresser, I highly recommend Ms. Marsha. She is also a hair instructor, has been doing hair for a long time and she really knows what she is doing. Love Ms. Marsha, so glad I found her!!!!! read more

Ms. Marsha's Beauty Salon - My new hair!!! LOVE!!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Leandro, California

It was my first time ever to get my hair done. I called and was directed to a hair stylist and was able to schedule time and day to come in very smoothly. I was told there was a special for hair & makeup for $80. But I decided to only get my hair done and it was $70. I thought it was priced a bit high. But my hair turned out amazing for my graduation and I absolutely loved it. I asked the stylist if she could include some flowers I brought in to include into my hair and she placed them so beautifully. The hair stylist was very sweet and made my first time very comfortable and I would come back again! At my graduation several people complimented me because o my hair, so I loved how it turned out, thank you. (: read more

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Ladaishaaaa! Love her, I have my standing appt bi weekly Sunday mornings. I genuinely love this shop. My hair is healthy and growing. Thank you ladies read more

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Had such a great experience here from start to finish! Walked in with my bestie today and with a warm welcome and introduction to everyone in at the salon. Ms. Marsha was extremely sweet and professional, introduced herself and her background; she teaches at beauty schools and has been cutting hair since she was 16. She was very educational in how I should treat my hair but not imposing at all! She asked me questions about my daily routine and made suggestions on how to improve on my routine. I have been searching for someone that can cut my hair (Curly 3a/3b) for such a long time and she did such a great job! I set my calendar for my next appointment in 8 weeks... She was worth the wait! Thank you Ms. Marsha! read more

A good friend referred ms daisy to us for my 15 yr old daughter. So nervous as I'm not familiar with this type of daddy duties. But ms daisy made us feel at ease. So friendly and professional. My daughter absolutely loves her new hair cut/buzz. Thank you so much ms daisy for treating us well! read more

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*For reference, I have a dense amount of straight, fine hair. On average I have to wash my hair every other day and I see Marsha every 1.5 months to maintain my healthy hair. Marsha is the type of hairstylist every hairstylist should aim to be: -Always listens to and flexibly collaborates with client's vision; -Develops solid trust and connection with clients; -Decades of experience styling and professionally teaching; - Capable of handling all hair types (this is extremely important); - Understands the actual biological and chemical background behind the specialty and can cater to every client I've been seeing Marsha for 10 years now and she has never led me wrong. I am always complemented on the length and shine of my hair and I attribute every related compliment to Marsha. I started seeing her because my previous hairstylist told me there was nothing she could do for me unless I let her cut off all my dead ends, which was around 10 inches at the time. I ended up cutting my hair that day but resolved to never see her again. Then I scheduled with Marsha for the first time and upon hearing previous story, she was horrified. She told me that it's always the client's choice on how much to cut. She asked me my current vision for my hair; I told her I was really trying to keep my length, but to try working towards overall, healthy hair. She ended up only cutting about 2 inches off that day, even though there was probably a lot more damage. Now when Marsha asks me what I want, I always just ask her "to do what she thinks is best". read more

When I tell you that I was guided to a goldmine, I am not over exaggerating! I was immediately greeted with sense of warmth and passion. I have natural hair and my hair is a big part of me. Since I did the big chop, my hair has allowed me to walk in my truest being. So, it takes a lot for me to trust anyone. On the downside, not being trusting has caused me to walk around with unflattering split ends. Sure, it looks amazing from a distance, but that popping sound when I put a comb through it is not cute. From the get go, Ms Marsha asked me what my hair goals are, let me know how we are going to partner together to get there and let me know what we will do each visit. She make me feel comfortable and taken care of. Needless to say, I am excited about my continued hair journey & excited that I found someone I can trust. Go get you some act right and see Ms Marsha! read more

Miss Marsha is larger than life. We were in the Phoenix Airport waiting for our flight back to the Bay when she approached me and told me how beautiful my hair was and that she'd love to give me a haircut. Being mixed, my hair has been doing this wild n crazy-poofy-curly-thing that is nowhere to be seen in mainstream media let alone in a stylist magazine, so I was immediately relieved and honored that someone saw my head as an opportunity rather than a challenge that most stylists don't know what to do with. Fast forward a few weeks later and Miss Marsha was welcoming me into her salon with a big hug like a long-lost friend. Precise and straightforward about her advice but always in dialogue with my vision and needs, Miss Marsha really tailors her mastery to your every wish, and more. During the session she taught me so much about hair growth, the layering process, and most importantly the science behind enriching it with different oils and products that could help my specific hair type. Not only did I walk out from her boutique with a fresh cut, but a new mindset on how best to maintain and nourish my previously unmanageable locks. If I haven't been glorifying her enough, you'll be lucky if you get to learn how Miss Marsha is also an inspiring philanthropist, community leader, and wellspring of wisdom and love. read more

The service was great. Ms marsha was sweet and offered me snacks throughout the perm process. I have straight short hair and went to get myself a body wave perm. From the beginning i like it since we first talked about what i wanted and the damage my hair was gonna get. She recommended a new shampoo, conditioner and better ways to get may hair back healthy after the procedure. This my first perm. So there was a lot of stuff i thought i knew but did not. So i was happy that everything she did to my hair she explained why. Overall it took 3hrs. This is the 3rd day since i did my perm and i am still happy with the results. Here is the after and before picture. read more

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I've had a hard time dragging myself to the salon for years; it's difficult to find people who are comfortable cutting my curly hair without breaking the bank. Last weekend, I was squeezed in for a same-day appointment with Ms. Marsha and have officially changed my ways. She took her time to offer hair care advice and cut my hair, and helped me feel like I was in good hands the whole time. My hair feels lighter and tangle-free, and I've already adopted some of the simple techniques advised by Ms. Marsha. Thanks, and see you soon, Ms. Marsha! read more

Got my hair cut by ms.marsha & loved it she is super professional and so sweet! My hair cut came out exactly how I wanted it

The best ever. I drive from Benica and pay the expensive toll because Ms. Marsha is the best. She knows what looks amazing and will help you. I am highly impressed. And i highly recommend her. read more

I have been coming to this amazing woman for around two years and she has had my hair growing like a weed. It used to be so short and now it's hanging down my back. If she ever relocated I swear I would travel just to get the Ms. Marsha experience. Not only does she know what shes talking about when it comes to hair but I LOVE talking to her while getting my hair done. Shes so entertaining and we'll be cracking up in seconds. I HIGHLY recommend coming to see her. read more

I went to Ms. Marsha's this past weekend for the first time and it was amazing! She cares deeply about your needs, takes the time to learn about yourself and also to really understand any issues you might have with your hair. I got color, a deep conditioner and a cut and I love the results! Ms. Marsha also took the time to follow up the next day (Sunday) to see how it felt, if there were any issues... I'm telling you she is It...so amazing and such a lovely lady! I'm so happy that I found her and would recommend her anytime! read more

This review is waaaaaay overdue considering I got my hair done here almost a month ago. That being said, I would give Ms.Marsha 6/5 stars if I could. Before I went to the salon, I had been wearing my hair in its natural curly state for about 2 years without monthly trims or anything. I knew my hair had grown a whole lot so I was wary about who I went to to get a trim. I found Ms.Marsha through yelp and all of her great reviews. I was able to get an appointment right away. Now I'm used to stylists just jumping into my hair just doing whatever the hell they thought was appropriate without consulting me about anything. Not only did Ms.Marsha really take a look at my hair, she ANALYZED the hell out of my hair and gave me a ton of great tips and products to use on my hair. I really learned a bunch of stuff I did not know about my own hair lol. Back to the actual treatment though. I just wanted a wash, condition, flat iron and trim. I was probably in her chair for less than an hour n a half and I LOVED the results. Not only did the styling look nice, but I can tell my hair is super healthy now that the ends have been cut and I've been using Marsha's advice. Who would have known extra virgin olive oil would be so luxurious for your hair? Anyways. Ms.Marsha gets an A++++ read more

I highly recommend this salon, Ms. Marsha, the owner is simply fenominal! She turned my dry lifeless hair into a beautiful shiny work of art. She literally gives you a crash course on your hair, explains every step and gives advise on how to maintain and keep your hair 100% healthy. I have finally found my Holy Grail Stylist!! read more

I only go to Ms. Marsha for my hair! Her and her staff are not only talented at doing hair, but they are as professional as can be! I absolutely love Ms. Marsha's salon and my family and I will continue to go there for our hair! read more

I swear Ms.Marsha is the best I took my 3 year old at the time to get a haircut I was so scared because she has super curly hair I didn't want to just take her to anyone but Ms.Marsha did not disappoint me nor my daughter she is really great with kids read more

Ms. Marsha is a wonderful, stand up owner. She runs her shop very professional. And she makes sure het staff is professional also. She's the kind of old school that is needed with all these young people who need guidance. She is training her staff well. They should all thank her for the example she set's. And the professionalism that she exudes. read more

I've had several hair stylists in my day but, never has anyone taken the time to talk to me about my hair. My experience at Ms Marsha's left me with new hope AND back to basic tips about caring for my hair from the inside out! I left knowing I wasn't just getting my hair done....I am finally going to learn how to care for my hair the right way read more

Ms. Marsha does great work, she really cares about her customers and the health of their hair. I first met her at alameda beauty college. I'm glad I found her again read more

This joint is an oasis in the urban desert. Marsha is a Queen full of love, skill, knowledge, and talent! I absolutely loathe getting my haircut because it is so stubborn to grow. Marsha assured me the importance of trimming once every & weeks and how to really take care of my unique and particular hair. She's very professional, and assured I was comfortable by talking me through the entire process and gave me great life and hair advice! It's a clean, chill, and warming salon where she makes you feel like you're at home. Literally, I have received countless compliments on my haircut. She cut about 2 inches of my length, and layered the rest and my hair is light, fluffy, healthy, and beautiful! I've just found my new hairstylist! Thanks sistah. See you in 8 weeks read more

First of all, I have to say this is the first time I have been so moved to do a YELP review. Here is the short story: Marsha is the most amazing hair stylist/life changer. She worked through my daughters super kinky, tightly curly, extremely tangled, almost locked hair until she could comb through it. Once we got through the hard part she set us up on a routine to maintain it. She is so amazing and committed to the work I cannot reccomend her any more highly! Here is the long story: Miss Marsha changed my life. As a white woman with a black husband, our 9 year old daughter has the most amazing and beautiful hair. The only problem WAS that we didn't know how to manage it. After many years of struggling with detangling products, tools, and many countless hours trying to comb her hair out...we ended up loosing control of the situation. I finally had the courage to get help. I yelped "mixed hair" and Marsha was #2. I started reading the reviews and knew she was the one. I called her and she confirmed just by her voice and confidence that she was going to help us. We went to meet her on a Sunday afternoon and we have been going every week since. She was so determined and had the most amazing manner and she was not going to quit until we got through my daughters tangles. It was not easy, but Marsha never gave up, never lost her patience, and persevered until we were combing through my daughters hair. She never made me feel bad or embarrassed and she talked my daughter through many tears from the pain. We now go every week for her to wash, condition, and braid her hair. We are working towards doing this ourselves. We will get there. Go to Marsha! You will not be disappointed! read more

She is Great...... my 9 year old really needed help and she not only did a over the top job on her hair..... she as a heart of gold, she took the time to get to know my girl, to understand her needs, and to listen to her and not talk down to her. I have a lot of respect for adults who do that and she did. it's not just about the hair ..... she's great at that ..... it is about how her light shines through..... I'm glad I found her and will be going to her on a regular basis... read more

Ms. Marsha does a wonderful job treating my hair -- it is very healthy and I get a lot of compliments. Her shop is lovely, clean and bright, easy to find. She is super nice and personable. Here prices are reasonable. I recommend her highly if you are looking for a great stylist to make your hair look GREAT!! read more

Tried a new Brazillian smoothing treatment that came recommend highly by Patti and Ms. Marsha and I love it !!! Hair is so soft and shiny and bouncy but straight - as I like it !! Thank you so very much for the service and professionalism .. Both Ms. Marsha and Patti , her stylist are great !! read more

Today was my 1st visit and I cannot say enough great things about Ms. Marsha! She's very knowledgeable and explains what she is doing and why. I've been to a couple other salons in the area that work with natural hair and this is by far the best place I've been. She gave me tips on how to help get and maintain healthy hair. Prices are reasonable. Money well spent! I will definitely be coming here regularly from here on out. Before you go anywhere else for your hair come here 1st. Ms. Marsha won't let you down! read more

I absolutely LOVE Ms. Marsha! I drive from Pacifica, California just to see her and have her cut/color and style my hair. Ms. Marsha knows what my hair needs and gives me great tips on HOW TO care and keep my hair healthy and strong. DId I mention She's an AMAZING Stylist! She's been instructing and teaching students in the field of cosmetology for 10+years. She is also an active philanthropist - she donates her time and services to at-risk youth and foster youth throughout the BAY AREA. She's amazing AND SO IS MY HAIR! ;)! Thank you Ms. Marsha! read more

Ms. Marsha is an amazing stylist. It was my first time at her salon and she knew exactly what I wanted. I am now an on going client. Very professional and a very convenient location. read more

Ms. Marsha provided outstanding service! She is so knowledgeable and welcoming and makes you feel like you've been friends forever! She answered all my questions and gave me a great cut, to ensure that my hair was healthy. Her passion for her work is so apparent and I would recommend her to any one!! read more

Ms Marsha gave me a fabulous haircut and great tips on how to take care of my curly hair. She recommended which products to try and even gave me some to take home with me. My hair was damaged and dry, after she was done, it was shiny and 'alive'!! She's very flexible and down to earth, she makes you feel so at ease when she's doing your hair. I'm so glad I found her salon, I highly recommend her. She truly knows what she's doing and you can tell she loves it!! read more

Amazing! Ladaisha and Ms. Marsha fit me in on a Sunday midday and were so accommodating, kind, professional and helpful! I got a wash, flat iron and trim (also used the Etae caramel treatment) by Ladaisha and I cannot get over what a wonderful job she did!! I can't wait to go back, I had to leave a review read more

This is my second time coming to Ms. Marsha's and I love it here. My hair came out perfect, and both her and her assistants are really kind, and care about not only your happiness with your hair, but also want to ensure they help you either get to the point of having healthy hair, or help to maintain the health of your hair. I definitely recommend her shop! read more

They can get your hair really straight but it might affect and change your curl pattern.