I just moved to SF and was nervous finding a new hair place because I had a really bad experience last time I got my hair done (not here). I ran into this place online and decided to give it a shot based on reviews, even though it was a bit of a drive. I am so glad I did! Tommy did my balayage + cut with long layers and he did awesome!!!!! The color blend is beautiful and length is exactly what I wanted. He was very nice and knew exactly what to do and it turned out perfect. Tina was also super nice and welcoming. Overall amazing service and affordable prices especially compared to other places in SF region. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

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SHORT STORY: TINA chemically burned my hair at the root and left me signifiant hair loss and painful injuries . Do not be mislead by the 5 star reviews. LONG STORY: My stylist in San Franciso retired and I made an appointment with TINA because she presented herself as an expert in hair straightening services. TINA confidently assured me of her many years of experience and familiarity with Keratin Straightening, Brazilian Blowout and Japanese Thermal Reconditioning. The appointment was a disaster. Not only did TINA appear unfamiliar with Japanese Thermal Reconditioning procedures, but she simultaneously worked on another client while treating my hair - this is something I have never experienced in 30 plus years of getting my hair chemically straightened. TINA sat me on her chair and went straight to applying the solution. She didn't bother assessing the quality of my hair or even washing it. Looking back, the instant she started working on me, I felt I was in trouble. Unfortunately I simply didn't want to believe that someone with 20 years of experience did not know what they were doing and I was being lied to. I finally spoke up while she was focused on the other client, as I had to alert her that my scalp was burning. By that point, significant damage had occurred. I now have blisters on my scalp, with patches of hair crisped and dead at the roots; my hair is so severely burned it's stuck to my scalp. What's left of my hair feels like Velcron - frizzy, dry and immovable. Since the treatment, I've been losing hair at an alarming rate -- I find burned strands broken hair and tufts of cuticled hair everywhere I turn. This experience has left me with visible bald patches and ongoing hair loss that constantly reminds me of the damage TINA had done. I had invested many years and thousands of dollars into maintaining my hair, I beat myself up every day for trusting TINA. This single appointment has undone decades of effort. If my hair cuticle is not damaged permanent, it will still take years for my hair to recover. The physical, financial, and emotional toll has been devastating. Once my scalp heals, I will need to be fitted for a wig, yet another expense incurred due to TINA's lies and incompetence. I asked for a one inch trim - she cut off at least 5 inches. In hindsight she chopped off my hair because she had burned it. As I walked back to my car I finally had a chance to touch my hair and felt the severity of the damage. I immediately returned and showed TINA the damage she had caused. She told me to come back for a conditioning treatment. I had to leave for another appointment, and I was in too much shock to even argue with her. I came back in a week later and TINA told me she wanted to do a Keratin Treatment on it!!!! I told her she wasn't getting anywhere near my hair again and asked for my money back. She refused; TINA attempted to place the blame on me, claiming the treatment failed because my hair was "too dry". She then had the audacity to tell me it's my fault because I told her I've had the service done before. Indeed I've had Japanese Thermal Reconditioning done countless times with excellent results by real experts who knew what they were doing. I couldn't believe TINA was not taking any responsibility. My only recourse was ask another stylist working at the salon to look at my scalp an touch my hair. At that point she got scared, broke out in hives and gave me a refund. Looks to me like she's willing to say and do anything to pay for the new house she's building down the street. This experience has been deeply distressing, and I hope it serves as a warning to others seeking any kind of service from TINA. read more

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Tina did an amazing job on my hair! I normally just get a simple straight cut at supercuts but decided I needed some movement and layers. I showed Tina some inspiration photos and she made my hair even better than I had hoped for! read more

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Still coming here 9 years later, Tina and Howie always do a great job with my cut and color, I don't really trust anyone else! Love coming here for a refresh and reset. I moved to Dublin and I still make the drive out. read more

I had dyed my hair many times before, and it had become very brassy and damaged. I honestly wasn't sure if it could be lightened much more, but they did an amazing job! They were able to lighten my hair significantly while still keeping it feeling healthy and not as dead as I expected. The color turned out beautiful, and they really took the time to protect the integrity of my hair throughout the process. I'm so happy with the results and would definitely recommend this salon to anyone looking for a color correction or blonde transformation! read more

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I've been a regular for years now, they always make time to accommodate and they do great at managing their walk-ins. I trust them with bleaching and dying my hair, hair color correction, haircuts and get compliments when they do my hair! Reasonably priced as well so check them out :) read more

If I could rate this anymore than 5 starts I WOULD!!! When looking for a new stylist I was mainly paying attention at the reviews and all the amazing reviews under this place really blew me away, especially the reviews speaking on Tina. Tina has been the first stylist to ever get the shade of red I've been wanting since first dying my hair EXACTLY HOW I WANTED!! I trust her more with my hair than I do myself. So when booking I really suggest Tina, she's AMAZING!!! read more

The worst haircut + style I've ever gotten. I told them I wanted to keep the length but they ended up cutting 4 inches off. The cut ended up being super uneven too. I showed them an inspo pic of how I wanted the cut and style and they didn't style my hair like the photo at all. My hair basically was straight at the end of the appointment. So disappointed in the results and lack of communication. read more

Salon One - The final result. Extremely uneven and short - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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This is my first time going to Salon One, and Jessica did such a great job on my hair! I haven't had my hair colored in years, and I wasn't sure what I wanted. But after discussing with Jessica, I ended up going with a balayage and I love how it turned out. The prices were reasonable. The salon itself is clean and relaxing. Nice experience all around. I'll definitely be back! I highly recommend Jessica read more

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Came in for a touch up and am so so happy with the results! I wanted to bring the blonde a little higher up for spring/summer and have it still be blended. Jessica knew exactly what I wanted and I'm beyond ecstatic! Will be back again in 6 months! read more

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Very friendly. Did a great job with highlights a d with cutting my difficult curly hair.

I called ahead on a Saturday morning and got an early appointment at 10:30am! I went and they were so friendly and kind toward me! I was there for highlights and cut & Style! Tommy wast quick and efficient! I love my hairdo! Somewhat inexpensive! You're going to get your monies worth!!! The place is very clean and beautifully set-up! Clean restroom. Street Parking! read more

Salon One - Full Foil Highlight - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been a customer of Salon One for about 10 years now, and I can honestly say it's one of the few places I completely trust with my hair. Tina and Howie always make the space feel warm and welcoming -- it's like visiting friends who just happen to be amazing at what they do! Tina has been cutting and coloring my hair for years. I usually come in with an idea of what I want, and she always takes the time to explain what's realistic and how to get there without compromising the health of my hair. For example, when I wanted to go platinum blonde, she carefully worked with me over time to achieve the look while keeping my hair healthy and strong. Whether it's a simple trim or a big color change, I always leave feeling confident and happy with the results. I can't recommend Tina and the Salon One team enough! read more

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This is my go-to hair salon in Alameda! Very reasonably priced, quick service, and skilled! The hair stylists here definitely know what they're doing. This time I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Tina. She did a great job with my haircut and I really appreciated her honest suggestion about what type of hair cut works the best with my face shape. Usually other hair stylists just say "okay" whenever you propose a hair style but Tina gave her professional opinion and I loved that. They always seem busy so I'd recommend booking an appointment for sure. I would definitely would be coming back again! read more

Another visit with Jessica! I wanted a bit ashy since the cooler weather is coming up and didn't want anything too bright. Very happy how it turned out :) read more

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I've been going here for years now and have had my hair done by Howie, Tina, and Tommy so far. I would say that the vibe here is always pleasant, everyone here is really nice and great at what they do. I especially love the way Tommy cuts my curtain bangs, and my boyfriend also had his hair cut by Tommy once so far and he loved it! read more

I found this salon on a total fluke. My youngest daughter had a light brown balayage and when the color started to fade, she dyed it a more vibrant pinkish red until that started to fade as well. So, she decided that she wanted a light blonde balayage. However, every salon we went to told her that with her red dye, it would be pretty difficult to achieve that blonde in one sitting because of that red dye and it was going to be crazy expensive. So, we came to check out Jessica and I'm so glad we did. While she wasn't able to get it super light, it was still like a honey blonde which my daughter loved. About a month later, my older daughter decided to dye her entire head pink at home and since I am not the biggest fan of crazy colors, so we compromised, and I brought her to Jessica. She decided on chunky magenta highlights, and it turned out beautifully. She was so excited. I highly recommend Jessica as she is affordable, does quality work and super hardworking. I think we may have just found our go to for all of our hair needs. read more

Salon One - The chunky magenta highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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I just took my daughter here after taking her to a different salon for a haircut where she left with a very uneven, jagged looking cut. Jessica fit her in right away and tidied it up carefully and it looks beautiful now. This is the only place I'll take my daughter from now on--best kid's haircut in Alameda. read more

I've been here for a haircut and color and had a great experience. Tina is amazing and so patient and easy to work with. I'm someone who needs to work with my stylist to see what suites me. I decided to do a more drastic cut and color (per Tina's recco) and she did not disappoint. At one point I thought the color added was too light and she said no prob and made it darker and made sure I felt good about my look. She is so welcoming and easy to work with, and the best part is they are so affordable! Feel lucky to have found this spot! Highly recommend Tina! read more

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I'm very disappointed- first, the person I wanted decided to bail even though he said he would wait for me when I called. Secondly, I explained in great detail that I'm trying to grow my hair long but they proceeded to just do what they felt was necessary and took off way too much. I lost several months of hair growth and basically starting over. read more

Tina is the absolute best! I'm super picky when it comes to my hair, and I'm so glad I came back to her. I first saw Tina about 7 years ago, and I recently decided to give her another try--best decision ever! She's incredibly talented and gave me exactly what I wanted. I asked for a subtle face-framing balayage ombré, and honestly, the results were even better than I imagined. Her pricing is very reasonable, especially for the quality of work she delivers. Tina is truly the bomb--don't hesitate to book with her! read more

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This was my first and last time coming here. I booked an appointment with Tommy to get my hair cut shoulder length and he left it extremely uneven. Now my hair looks ugly because of him. I told him specifically that I did not want my hair to be uneven, and he did the complete opposite. I am extremely disappointed and frustrated for booking with Tommy. Seeing that he's been cutting hair since 2000, I would've expected him to give great results, but I was extremely let down. The moment he called me up for the appointment he was already being rude, and did not speak to me at all during the appointment. In addition to that, while he was cutting my hair, he kept poking me in the eyes & not even apologizing for it, and he kept blowing hot air from the blow dryer right into my face. I did not feel comfortable one bit during the appointment. I also noticed he was using a hair brush that had already been used... My advice to you is DO NOT book with Tommy. I cried so much when I got home because of how upset I was about this experience. I regret coming here & wasting my money. read more

Good for kids haircuts although a little pricey at $25. They take walk ins but I recommend an appointment. Easiest is taking the kids to their checkups across the street and then coming here after. Great service and nice people. We always run into dads at the salon getting haircuts or kids. read more

I had an amazing haircut with Cindy. Could not recommend this salon more! She gave me great curtain bangs and layers.

Been coming here for years and have always been I am absolutely satisfied with the result, the service, and the staff at Salon One. Tina has been doing my hair for years. I typically share my thoughts on the hair color I'm considering, but in the end, I usually let her choose the final color. I must say, I've always been happy with her decisions. The staff here is always friendly. While they recommend making appointments, they do accept walk-ins as well. I highly recommend Salon One and will definitely keep coming back! read more

I love Tina! I usually show her some inspiration of how I want my hair done and ta dah! She just makes her magic! Do what she do best! Making people feel their best and beautiful! Book for Tina! You won't regret it! read more

I just got a great cut from Tina! She was so thorough and a real perfectionist! I love my haircut! Thank you Tina! read more

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Melissa did a great job of cutting my long layered hair! I showed her photos of what I wanted and it came out great. I'll be back! read more

The staff is always friendly and good cuts each time we've been with my kids. Affordable too.

This was my 3rd time getting a blonde balayage service and it was great as usual. This time Jessica did my hair and I had a great experience! I really like how natural the balayage looks/the transition is. Jessica spent over 3.5 hrs to give me this look and did not rush or made me feel rushed despite having an appointment after me which I appreciated! This is my go-to place in the Bay and I'd highly recommend! (Price is also reasonable!) read more

Salon One - Balayage by Jessica - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Tina is amazing. I walked in as a new client with flat colored hair and a request - make it not so! She immediately noticed what I noticed and proceeded to make my color lovely with just the right amount of natural looking low lights and highlights. I don't live nearby but plan to drive to the salon every month since Tina's instincts and also her fun and lively personality make it well worth it. Highly recommend her. She's a sweetie and she's super talented. read more

I had a great experience getting a Keratin treatment done here. Reasonably priced and Howie did a really good job with my hair. He's a really kind person and I will definitely be back for sure :) read more

Tina Truong spent almost 3 hours on my special cut and 3-color request. I love it! She put in blue, purple (for the Alzheimer's Association) and did my roots my natural color. read more

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I've been going to Jessica at Salon One for several years and I love this place. The entire staff are super friendly, efficient, and Jessica is a fantastic colorist and stylist. Highly recommended! read more

Salon One - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm a long time client of Salon One. Tina is a wonderful stylist. She has a very clear idea of what would look good on a client. She does amazing highlights and cuts. All the stylists here are great and I see the result of their work while I wait for my color and they all do an awesome job. They accept walk-ins and they're very accommodating. The salon is clean and everyone is super friendly. It's located in cute downtown Alameda, tons of shops and restaurants. Can grab lunch or dinner after you get dolled up. read more

Pros: Service is good. The staff are super nice and friendly. I did walk-in and was able to get my hair done with a short waiting. But, got to say, the quality didn't quite hit the mark. I asked for an ashy balayage, showed them pictures, and addressed that I really don't like anything yellow-ish, but look what I ended up with. And this is even after some touch ups from the first dye. Maybe I'll get used to it, but this is definitely not ashy nor anything close to what I had in mind. Overall, it took about 4-5 hours and cost $185 for the color highlights. Maybe I was unlucky, maybe their hair cut is better, though? read more

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Tina once again worked her magic and gave my boring hair some life by bringing a pop of color! LOVE the results of a pop of streak, inspired by her own hair. Always walk out the salon like a Billion bucks. read more

Salon One - Highlights with magenta streak - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Howie does a great job every single time and provides the best service. He communicates every step of the way to make sure you know what's happening next. I never leave Salon One disappointed!! read more

Salon One - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Cindy clips my hair just right. I change my style from long to short often. She listens and delivers.

Updating because Tina sent a text to apologize and offered me a discount. I got an appointment elsewhere, but I might come back and see if she'll honor the discount later. That's what you call customer service. -- I'm a little disappointed with Salon One today. Maybe it was an off day. Here's my deal: as a client, I respect your time and come in early or on time for my appointments, so I expect the same from my stylist. This is a dealbreaker for me. It's already so hard for me to find a good stylist that I trust and today, it was broken. Yes, I am a bit dramatic, but my time is precious and I put out the energy I expect to get back. You'd think if you make an online appointment, you don't have to wait that long. I saw that Cindy, who was supposed to do my hair was nowhere done with her current client. I waited patiently for almost 30 mins and no one acknowledged me or got me started. I left and the owner called me to come back, but I was already livid and I needed to get back at a certain time. You're not going to waste 30 mins of my time and gas and expect me to stay loyal. It's too bad, as I know they always do a good job with hair, but unfortunately, I have to find a new stylist cause ain't nobody got time for that. read more