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    Nalitha Salon

    5.0 (58 reviews)
    PriceyHair Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    Services - Nalitha Salon

    Blowout

    Color only

    Cut and color

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    Mico B.

    I am so lucky to have met Nali! I've been going to her for years now and I'd say she is very professional and genuine about her work. It takes a lot of patience to color my hair, but Nali makes sure that I achieve the color that I want and that I am happy! I mean it's rare to find a stylist that knows and understands "hair," and someone you can trust, but Nali is all of the above. Just look at the most recent masterpiece she did for me!

    Steffi J.

    I couldn't be any happier with my new do. I absolutely love my bob, and the blue balayage came out so pretty. It was exactly what I asked for. Nalitha is a great stylist, not to mention super nice and accommodating. Recommend her all the way!

    Blackwidow K.

    Just got my hair done after six months of sip. I'm so glad I was able to book an appointment with Nali. Look at her work! She sanitized the space first before letting me step in her studio. We were wearing masks the whole time.

    Serena W.

    I always leave Nalitha's salon feeling amazing! I booked her for a long and thick haircut, and this time we went for a more "wolf cut"-esque style with lots of layers. It turned out amazing and added tons of volume to my hair which is usually pretty flat!

    Cut and color melting! LOVE
    New Wave Dave Z.

    As a woman, it takes a lot to find someone you trust with your hair. Nali is definitely someone to be trusted!! She is extremely professional and actually listens to what you want!! On top of that, she is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. I went in with my long ass overgrown mom hair and told her I wanted to cut it and do some kind of color but I wasn't sure what so she looked at me and gave me a fresh chic cut and did a color melt so when my hair does grow out, it won't look cray! I love it!!! Book your next appointment with her, you won't regret it

    Connie S.

    This is the third time I have been back to Nali for a sombre treatment, and she never ceases to amaze me with her ability to individualize her treatment to her clients. I love how she comes up with a treatment plan by first taking a look at what your hair needs and then consults with you about whether or not you agree with the treatment plan before she proceeds. She did such a great job with my hair and brought my hair back to life. What I also love about Nali is that she takes into consideration what is right for your hair and doesn't damage your hair in the process of treating you! I will always come back to Nali for my hair since she is the only person I trust with dying my hair! I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and family members!

    Recent haircut--still haven't touched up since September.
    Lupe M.

    I have been visiting Nali for nearly two years now and I have always been very pleased with her work! I came to her after about a year of disappointing hair experiences at other salons. I would ask for a balayage and instead, I received some semblance of a balayage and more of a regular foil highlight 'cookie cutter' look. The results were not of the freehand painting technique that I really wanted. Fortunately, I found Nali in Berkeley and have never left her since! She truly listens to you and works with you to get the hair you want. She is amazing at painting your hair in a way that is flattering to your face--babylights, lowlights, color melt, you name it! I get so many compliments on my hair because still looks great even after 3-5 months of no touch-ups I have gone through so many looks with her and I always leave her salon lookin' like a million bucks! I'm so happy that she closer to me in now in her new salon in El Cerrito. If you haven't booked with her now, do it! You won't regret it.

    Shirley S.

    I love Nalitha! I was lucky to be introduced to her by a friend when she was located in Berkeley. I'm thrilled she moved closer to me now! I have really thin, flat hair. Nalitha has cut it in a way that makes it more flattering and full. She also did balayage on my hair and it has given me so much dimension and style. Nalitha is so talented and amazing at what she does! Color and cut! She's also so warm and welcoming and a pleasure to chat with. I recommend her hands down for all your hair needs!

    Haircut and balayage
    Vanessa C.

    Nali is the sweetest and I am so excited to go back for my second, third, fourth touch ups and more! I had heard about Nali from my friend, Lupe, who had gotten a balayage from her. She had always had rave reviews and so I decided to go for it since I never really experienced a great/first salon experience. It was a cute boutique in El Cerrito Plaza and she had her own little shop inside. I needed a change and Nali gave me more than I could have hoped for. We laughed, we talked, and she brought me back to life. I messaged her from Yelp on a Friday night (12 am) if she had any openings and and she responded by Saturday morning at 9 am that she could take me at 6 pm that night. She was running a little late with another client, but she stayed behind and worked with me until 10 pm (even though she usually closes at 6 pm!) My hair is naturally dark black/brown and she gave me a light balayage and a haircut that brightened my hair and my life. She took the time to figure out exactly what I wanted and I'm so glad I took the risk to try my first experience with her. If you're thinking about checking her out, GO FOR IT! Thanks Nali!

    Sophia H.

    Saw that Nalitha opened her own salon and couldn't think of anyone more deserving! I went to Nali when I was in college at Berkeley and she started my hair color journey. I've since moved to Socal so I don't see her anymore but she is AMAZING, always takes care of your hair integrity and is just a really sweet kind person, and makes the hours long process seem to fly by. If you're reading reviews to consider who to go to, go to Nali - she's worth it!

    This was my second time going to Nali's for a balayage and man she is an artist. All i had to do was to let her know how light I wanted my hair to go and she took care of everything else. She knows exactly how to make balayage look so natural on you despite the color not being close to your natural hair color. Even though the first time she did my hair over a year ago, I got so many compliments throughout the year about my balayage. She is so skillful and knows how to make it last so you don't need to get it redone too often. Also she's very detailed and takes the time to do everything exactly right. Yay to no hair breakage:) Seriously go to Nali! You won't regret it!

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    Reejima A.

    I went to Nalitha for the first time in Berkeley 5 years ago and she completely listened to all my needs and did an excellent job. Even though El Cerrito is very far from me I was more than happy to make the trip to see her. She did an amazing job! I will definitely go back.

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    Ask the Community - Nalitha Salon

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    Review Highlights - Nalitha Salon

    Nali really took the time to ask me what I wanted with my hairstyle, considering my face shape and symmetry.

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