Annika cut my hair and it's exactly what I wanted! she was super sweet and taught me how to style…read moreit as well!

Annika is amazing. She did a beautiful job with my highlights and style, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith how my hair turned out. She was professional, warm, and really took the time to understand what I wanted. The result felt fresh, flattering, and exactly right. I highly recommend Annika if you're looking for a talented colorist and stylist.

This is the best hair salon in the Bay Area. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. I have…read morebeen getting my hair done here for over 2 years, and each time I walk away feeling so special and beautiful.

I cheated on my hair stylist, my home girl, my Pinay sister Maria. I could cheat on my husband of…read more25 years, and it probably wouldn't engender as much guilt or scorn as cheating on Maria. See, when work is a 2-hour round trip commute across a bridge, you make lazy driving options on the weekends. I cheated on Maria for a salon that I can walk to--WALK to--with a lovely tatted up girl named April. But I found my way back to Atche Maria and even after a 10-year hiatus-- 'we were on a break!'--she still knows my hair. I drive the 30+ minutes for therapy, laughs, to absorb the creative artistry that is Atche. I'm never leaving you, Maria. That other girl was just a fling.

Amazing hair artist!! Love my cut and color. First time…read moregoing for a unique unnatural color and Tsomuka nailed it. She did exactly the picture I brought in on my head like magic!!! Salon was clean and covid safe! Her pricing is transparent and on her website! My hair was not ruined and in fact after coloring was stronger with her protein treatment. I'm beyond thrilled and grateful I got to experience Tsomuka's hair art and can't wait to go back!!

I have been a repeat customer for about ~3 years. Tsomuka is an artist and a talented professional…read more I walk in with an idea, maybe a sample picture and she interprets it very well. A perfect location for transformational looks as well as maintenance cuts.

Recently Lam cut five inches off my very long hair. I am happy to report that while the drastic…read morechange took me a few days to get used to, I am very happy with my new do. I asked Lam for more movement in my hair and he gave me that and more. While I had one non-negotiable (no layers shorter than chin length) I mostly let Lam get creative and I'm really glad I did. I don't think I'd have known to ask for this cut but I love it. My hair takes a lot less time to dry and style now and it looks pretty great right as I roll out of bed. Thanks Lam!

Le Tour Salon - Berkeley | Ama Makini…read more I've been seeing Ama for ten years, and she has taken my hair through every era: dark red, blonde bombshell, rich brown, extensions, texture magic -- you name it, she's done it while keeping my hair healthy and thriving. I've followed her through three salons because once you find the one, you stay loyal. She's funny, warm, and somehow always knows exactly what I need, even when I don't. My hair has never looked better. And now that I'm in my no heat, no bleach era -- the soft-life chapter where my hair gets to rest -- Ama is the reason I can even pull it off. She kept the integrity intact through a decade of transformations. If you want great hair and a great time, go see Ama. She's worth every dime.

Long over-due recommendation for Tito @Moonshadow. I see Tito several times a year for my Cezanne…read more(Formaldehyde-free) keratin smoothing treatment. He does a fantastic job that keeps me coming back (it's about 3 hrs for my long-ish, unruly frizzy hair) I also get a haircut (cool razor chop). The salon is clean and relaxing and Tito lets me zone out with a podcast, checking in when needed which I appreciate. I have recommended Tito to friends and family who all love the service.

I've been seeing Tito since 2007 for haircut. I get so many compliments all the time, and some even…read moretake pictures so they can show their hair stylist. Tito is a master at razor cuts. At my last visit I decided I want highlights and he nailed it. Always good vibes.

I've been searching for a reliable hair salon for the longest since coming to Cal and have finally…read morefound the one! I came in today asking for round layers and Kaitlyn did an amazing job. I showed her a reference photo and she went above and beyond to execute it. She was super precise and took her time cutting my layers, checking in throughout the process to make sure I liked the length and how it looked as she cut it. I got my hair washed which was so relaxing and Kaitlyn applied a hair mask after noticing my dry ends which was very thoughtful too! She also used various products after washing and before blowdrying that left my hair feeling soft and shiny. If you're getting layers, I'd definitely recommend adding on a blowdry as well. It's so worth it because she takes the extra step to blend the layers together and perfect them after. Overall, it was such a great experience and I'm so so happy with the results. The salon is very clean, modern, and uses high quality hair products and tools. The staff are all very kind and talented in all aspects of cutting and dying both women's and men's hair. The price was also pretty fair for the care and attention to detail that was dedicated during the appointment, too. I'm glad to say she's my new go-to hair stylist, and I definitely recommend this place to those looking for a good salon near UCB campus with affordable prices :)

I asked Kaitlyn for a haircut that would help make my hair "look full" and specifically not a V cut…read morebut more of a straight/"U". I also wanted a combination of curtain bangs and see through bangs. I went to a different salon in South Bay that cut my bangs unevenly and too short. Kaitlyn was transparent and let me know that because some sections were short it would be difficult to achieve a type of curtain bangs I wanted from a photo I showed her. (Spoiler, she did absolutely amazing and saved my bangs!) Kaitlyn took my ambiguous words and wonky bangs and delivered exactly what I wanted! Saying that I am in LOVE is an understatement. Every penny was worth it. The price was more than fair, especially considering the time, transparency, and attention to detail Kaitlyn put into fixing my previous haircut. Love how my hair looks from the back in this photo :) (Disclaimer: I ruffled my hair before this photo because I like the messier layer look)

I absolutely loved my hair cut! She took the time to listen to what I wanted and ended up loving my…read morehair. The price is reasonable and affordable especially for Bay Area prices! I appreciated her taking the time to show me how to blow dry and curl my hair to get the effortless look I wanted!

The best hair stylist knows intuitively what looks good on a person. I love that I could just trust…read morethat she knew what to do. Went in with chopped up all black hair and came out with the most chic layered and highlighted look. Took less than an hour and was such a relaxing experience. I could not recommend more

Loved my 60-min therapeutic massage with Kristy…read more She was truly gifted in helping me relax and feel at ease -- I don't get massages regularly, but everything she did was perfect and I was able to truly let go. She even gave me tips for my piriformis syndrome, and was very gentle and conscientious around my (now discovered to be) rotator cuff injury. I was really impressed with her knowledge and advice on some of these longstanding issues. I also for some reason thought I saw reviews mentioning her (maybe it was Rachael instead? Sorry ) but regardless, Kristy had such a kind and gentle spirit and I would absolutely trust her for any of your bodywork needs!

Wow cant believe this is my first time coming here and definitely wont be my last. I was gifted a…read moregift card and decided to book a therapeutic 90 min massage with cdb. I was a little confused booking online because each masseuse had different rates. I called and they made me a profile and booked me. I went to KRISTY and she was soooo goood omg. She litterally massaged me like noone before even my stomach. The staff is so sweet. They even have a relaxation room where you can hang before leaving which I sat and drank my tea. I absolutely loved this place and they will be apart of my self care.

Absolutely positively in love with this salon! The vibe is unmatched and the stylists are so…read moreincredible. It is like quintessential Oakland to me. I typically have Audrey do my hair and I have to say she nails it every time. Like I don't think this woman can do a bad cut. Sometimes I have inspo, sometimes it's just a feeling I ask her for and she customizes it exactly for me. She takes her time which is so nice and makes sure each cut is crafted to perfection. She is sweet and charming to boot! Highly highly recommend!

Just arriving home from my first cut in a few years with Morgan! She's *incredible* and so, so nice…read moreand warm. I see hair cutting as self care, so I just sunk into the chair as she carefully worked her magic. Took off many, many inches and took years off my face as a result. Thank you for the refresh and lovely cut, Morgan!!!

So happy I found the one. I recently moved from Southern California and had to break up with my…read moreJapanese hairstylist. But now I found K! I was floored by his skills and attention to detail, not only towards my hair but also to my comfort. Making an appointment was easy - just text his number and asked about availability and sent pictures. I drove from South Bay but this was more than worth the hour drive. Plenty of street parking available. Upon arrival at 3:30 pm on a weekday, K greeted me with warmth into his well lit studio. Chic Hair Design is a one man show. I'm not sure about other's preferences, but I appreciate having one expert care for my hair from beginning to end (vs 5 different people passing the baton on different tasks). K inspected my hair thoroughly, made recommendations, and took the extra mile to ensure my shirt stayed clean, that I had something to drink, and kept me laughing with his charming demeanor. He makes it very apparent that he enjoys his career. Color, shampoo, haircut, blow dry, and style took a little less than 3 hours and the result was stunning! K made me feel like a K-drama main character walking out of the salon hahaha. His pricing is competitive - so do tip him generously! Can't wait to come back!

Kay is very professional. Loved how he worked with me in every step of the cut! This was to make…read moresure I would be happy with the great haircut and that it would work for what was happening with my thinning hair. I highly recommend Kay, you will NOT be disappointed.