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    Nalitha Salon

    5.0 (58 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    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!

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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

    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!

    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!

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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.

    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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    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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    Y'll. This review is purely based on the lovely AMY cutting my hair for more than 10 years !!…read more || Amy || Bless this lovely woman because I honestly can't go to anyone else. I've tried venturing out to other hair dressers/salonists, but their haircuts just don't hit the same as Amy's. She's so kind, meticulous, cares about the type of style/haircut you want/how you want it to grow out, knows the importance of each individual's hair texture and how the haircut will look, etc. You know how some hair dresser's haircuts can be a hit or miss depending on the day ... well Amy's haircuts ALWAYS make me feel fabulous after. Also to note, my haircuts from Amy always grow out really nicely !! Not only does your hair look great after the fresh haircut, but throughout the course of its growth before it's time for your next one! I clearly can't rave enough about Amy. Apologies that I've never tried getting a haircut from other hairdressers here, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? I don't play when it comes to my haircuts, and Amy's where it's at ! :) Thank you so much Amy! Not to mention, haircuts are only $25 (as of 4/14/21) here !! SO worth.

    This place is shit and I suggest no one to visit as I was there couple of time for my haircut it…read morewas just ok. A week ago I went there for a permanent hair straight guess what happened once I reached home I found my hair was damaged, not only that after few days my hair started falling off not a few a bunch "falling falling" for a second I was so scared seeing my hair falling it was like a "cancer patient hair falling" and it's still falling.... Right now I am doing a hair massage 3 times a week to save my hair for falling. I am praying to god that I won't be a "BOLD" I can sue them but that's not me but I want people to be aware of this place and please try to avoid.. just to save some money I went there but people please please "DO NOT GO HERE" 2) the lady who did my hair told me it's $150 than later she said $200 but I was fine and I also mentioned it's ok $200 but please do a good job. There is lots of fishy going out at this place once I was done I went to pay I see a big payment machine where they accept all the " payment cards" but guess the lady told me to pay with cash where I didn't carried and than she told me to go to the next door store to cash out money and pay her. So I had to cash out and pay her $$$$$ A lot of bad vibes out there "I WANT MY HAIR BACK" "PEOPLE WATCH OUT "BE AWARE Doesn't not deserve single "star one star because I can't post my review without giving a star

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    TL;DR: This place is great! Book with Mark--he's an *artist*!…read more Longer version: My hair stylist quit the biz a few years ago to pursue a career as a therapist (so fitting, right?!) I was stoked for her! But since then, I've been adrift and searching for my hair match, trying out a new stylist for each cut. (My hair is fine but wavy with a weird cowlick, so it needs just the right layers. I had some great cuts and some so-so cuts, but never the right combo of close enough, a decent amount of availability that I'm not waiting months or driving across the bay, AND a great cut.) I tried Mark at Maru on a random rec from a friend whose daughter works at the salon--and after one cut, I feel like my search is over! The salon is very well-run and had an opening within a couple weeks. I arrived on time, was offered herbal tea, and waited under five minutes. It's in a nice spot in Berkeley with plenty of street parking with pretty cheap meters--$4. Mark asked me what I was looking for, got it right away, and was of course fun to chat with. I walked out with a cut I love for a reasonable price. I will definitely be back!

    I was nervous about getting my hair done since it was such a spur of the moment thing to get a…read moretrim. My stylist, Shawn, led me through to the second area of their salon which was cool and was so detailed about doing my hair. I've never had a stylist so precise and who really took great care in making sure everything was even and cut in exactly the way I wanted. I showed him one photo, and my hair looked exactly like it after. It was definitely the longest haircut I've had and pricey as I'm not used to Bay Area prices just yet, but honestly, so worth it.

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    I was thrilled to find Aide just before a big event! She is highly skilled, with an artist's eye…read moreand a compassionate heart. I trusted her with my long virgin hair and she did not disappoint! Aide observed the condition, texture, color (light brown/dark blond and starting to grey) and my style (or lack thereof), giving me just the right amount of Balayage to make me look "kissed" by the sun. She also gave me a nice low/no maintenance cut so this busy mom can just pop in and out of the shower--no blow drying necessary. Aide's keen observation combined with her willingness to listen and work with you to achieve a beautiful yet workable look is extraordinary. And the kindness she showed by coming in on a holiday so that I could look fabulous for my special day will never be forgotten. I wish I had found Aide years ago. Her artistry has brightened my look and my life!

    Aide is a hair magician. After a year of DIY dye my hair was damaged and uneven -- she transformed…read moreit with flawless balayage highlights and brought my color back to life. I brought a reference photo and she matched it to a T. She really understands the look you want, explains everything clearly, and is just so much fun to sit with. I'm a perfectionist but I trust her completely -- my hair looks healthier, shinier, and I get compliments all the time. Can't recommend her enough!

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