Simone has done my hair several times and each time I walk away looking fabulous! From short curly cuts, dye jobs, to silk presses...she can literally do it all. She gets even more cool points for being a fellow Leo ;) read more

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Simone was amazing! I wanted a brand new look and she listened. I absolutely love it and I have received so many compliments on my hair read more

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Simone is PHENOMENAL and is an artist when it comes to haircuts. Highly recommend - you won't regret it!

Before I got my hair done, I had two-toned hair and some box dye left on my hair from a few months ago. Part of my hair was also pretty dead because I used to bleach it over and over up until this year. I came for some colorful highlights (purple and blue) and was worried that my hair wouldn't take the dye too well or that my hair would get super fried, but I got exactly what I wanted and my hair feels really healthy too! (In specific, I got a color correction service and got highlights as per a reference photo that I brought to the appointment.) Simone reached out before the appointment to confirm the hair style and service I wanted which was nice. She was very thorough and intentional throughout the entire hair process and was very kind (even gave me a slice of pizza )! She really went above and beyond. Good location (street parking) and very welcoming atmosphere in the salon itself. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I have never posted to Yelp before, but I actually booked an appointment with Simone based on her glowing reviews. As a thank you to Simone for her wonderful work, I thought I would add to that pile of good reviews for others like myself! Simone is kind, professional, encouraging, and really makes you feel comfortable in the space. She asks lots of questions to really understand what you are looking for and talks you through the whole process. I absolutely love my haircut, I feel so much more confident when I where my hair natural! I think her expertise speaks for itself, and I couldn't recommend her more. I will definitely be back! read more

I started going to Simone because of the reviews mentioning her hair cutting skills, as well as her focus on and attention to hair health. Those reviews were not wrong! I'm happy to say that my hair is the healthiest it's been in a very long time and that I get a lot of compliments on my cuts. She asks a lot of questions so that she can always understand the current state of your hair - what you've been doing to it, what products you've been using etc. She uses this information to not only approach your hair in the right way but to make product recommendations and give other care tips. I'm really appreciative of her knowledge, expertise and professionalism. I want to re-iterate her skills when it comes to hair cuts. I've had many great hairstylist over the years, but none of them had the cutting skills beyond a basic trim. She is truly unique in this way. Simone is also really fun to talk to and I've enjoyed getting to know her! And, I'd be remiss if I didn't add that she is always on time and never double/over booked. Thank you, Simone! read more

After a having a bad haircut, I was looking for a hair Stylist that was skilled on short hair. And then I found Simone! She really listened to me and what I wanted, took my hair type and concerns in consideration, and reshaped my hair! Simone is amazing and saved my bad hair cut! Highly recommend her if you're looking for a short hair pro! read more

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Unfortunately, Simone's communication skills were cold and unprofessional. You can only book through text, and the communication is one-sided. She requires you answer a bunch of questions with no reciprocity. Does not read your responses thoroughly and throws out dates and times that she later takes off the table, with no explanation or other options on the table. If you have a ton of time to go through this for a hair appointment, she may be a good fit for you. Unfortunately, my experience matches the few, but accurate negative reviews that I read on here before I tried to book an appointment. I decided to give her a shot because all the positive reviews seemed to outweigh the few negative, but I learned differently. UPDATE: This is response to the owner's response. I am attaching screenshots of this exchange so you can make your own decision. My responses were short because I'm a full time parent of an infant and trying to answer the texts between taking care of the needs of a 1 year old. I did not initially have a picture of my hair and said I could send it later cause I needed to get out of bed, get my child set for the morning, and then I could send one. Then I realized I had a very personal picture of myself on Christmas morning with my daughter, I sent that within minutes of the owner's request. I did not include that screenshot to protect my family's privacy. When the owner asked for inspiration photos, I had not done research enough to send one to her and she did not say that was necessary to book the appointment, or else I would have taken the time to do that. She said that we would start the appointment with a consultation, and as someone who has not colored my hair since I was in college, I thought a consultation with a seasoned stylist was going to be better rather than going on the internet to find a random photo with no context. In this instance, a phone call would have been more professional and welcoming than texting a stranger with no context of who they are or have going on at the moment. I have to say any sense of unfriendliness that the owner may have perceived, matched my perception of her energy. There were no pleasantries coming from her so I answered her questions in a matter of fact way, while I was managing multiple things. Had there been a tone of collaboration or friendliness, I would have matched that. The expectation that you can do an intake process through text baffles me and affirms that that this was not a match. read more

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Simone is the best, book an appointment now! I made the big decision to go from long curly hair to a short pixie. I was feeling nervous about who to trust with such a significant change to my look and I'm so happy I found Simone. I'm a busy mom and working professional so I really appreciated how easy it was to make an appointment with Simone: she fit me in that same week per my request and she was on time with no waiting time whatsoever. Amazing. The cut itself was so liberating. I could tell from the moment Simone touched my hair she knew what she was doing. I showed Simone a few pictures on Pinterest and she executed what I wanted flawlessly. I love that as she cut my hair she continued to check-in with me to make sure I was comfortable with how much she was taking off. I feel beautiful, lighter, and like a whole new woman - just what I wanted. This short cut will take regular visits to Simone to maintain and as a busy professional I know it will be possible because of how punctual she is. Thank you Simone! Looking forward to sitting in your chair again soon. read more

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One of the best experiences I've had. Simone was so kind and really quick to understand what I wanted and 110% slayed it to perfection I was a little anxious considering it was a BIG change to my hair and Simone was very supportive and encouraging. None of these reviews can do her justice until you sit in her chair you can trust this woman with a pair of scissors read more

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I can't believe I found you and then talked my daughter into making an appointment. You then took her deposit, she takes time out of her work day for a weekday morning appointment, she gets there and you are not there and not coming! You never called, texted or emailed! What a disappointment. You never know what a person is going through so the least you can do is be professional. I'm really in shock. You caused more harm than you know. Addendum: Unless you injured your wrist at 8:55am this morning and could not call , cancel and apologize it's still unprofessional. Your negligence allowed work to be missed and the inability to reschedule with someone else. I wrote the review because I found you long ago and have followed you on Instagram for a few years. I convinced my daughter to try your services based on her trust in me. If you would have handle the situation differently from beginning to end I would have changed my review. I'm now even more disappointed. read more

Simone has been styling my hair for the past 4 years and I would never go to anyone else! She is a complete professional as well as a very talented artist. She's kept my hair healthy, and supported and encouraged me when I finally did the big chop. Our appointments are always the highlight of my week! Don't hesitate- book now! :) read more

Simone provides excellent quality service. She was ready to see me shortly after I arrived (less than 5 min wait). She gave me her full attention as she sees one client at time, which amplified the experience. This was my first time getting the big chop, and she made me feel very comfortable, positive and confident about my decision as she talked me through the cut. Her salon space is also very clean. She is a very professional businesswoman and very communicative. She checked in on me after the cut and provided me with recommendations for how to maintain my new look. Highly recommend! read more

Simone is an expert. You can count on her sharing wisdom about how to care for your hair. I've had terrible hair stylist experience in the past, however I know I can trust Simone. read more

First of all Simone is an amazing talent!!! I have never experienced having a stylist look at a picture and make the final result better I have finally found my hair stylist read more

Amazing experience--Thank you Simone! After growing out my curls during the pandemic and moving back to the Central Valley, I was looking for a new stylist close by to help me go back to a short pixie cut. I found Simone through Yelp and reached out through here with photos attached of the cut that I was looking for. Simone responded quickly, and we further communicated over the phone and through text so that I was able to book an appointment with her. She was so kind over the phone and I could really tell she was already so committed to helping me get exactly what I wanted! I was able to book with Simone about two weeks after our phone consultation, and the day before she was so great to send a friendly reminder text. Simone was incredibly welcoming and the salon was so clean and comfortable. She helped to chop off my thick, shoulder-blade length curls and was really precise in trimming to a pixie cut from there. Simone helped me decide exactly what I wanted done with my hair and was so attentive to the cut and my experience the whole time. Never before Simone did I have a stylist who gave me a cut to fit me exactly; it was so nice to feel like my whole haircut experience was personalized with such attention to detail. She also offered some great tips and advice for maintenance as well as haircare product recommendations, which I really appreciated! I'm SO happy with the results, love my cut so much and am grateful to Simone for the wonderful experience. Simone, thanks again for everything and hope to see you again in the near future! read more

Simone is so talented and personable! She was able to take my hair from a natural dark brown to a beautiful ginger/copper color in two sessions. I was worried that my type 4 hair would be damaged from the color, but my hair feels and looks amazing. Simone listened to what I asked for and made the color unique to me which I appreciate! She's also incredibly kind and makes the process enjoyable with conversation. I'm excited to see her again in a few months! read more

Simone knows what she's doing. I went in wanting a big change and she asked all the right questions and confidently gave me exactly what I wanted. She made sure I left knowing how to style my own hair and the best products to use. I will definitely go back to her. read more

Simone was my saving grace on my journey to a radical hairstyle change. I'd toyed with the idea to cut and color my hair for a long time, but was not sure how to go about it. Simone did my first ever cut and color and remained my stylist and friend until I recently relocated to Atlanta. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a change or needing someone to help them keep up with great style! Thanks for everything, Simone! read more

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It was a great experience! I went yesterday, knowing that I needed a cut, and after talking to her about hair health and what would be the next best step that's what we decided on. I love the fact that she heard my concerns about my hair and provided feedback, so it did not feel overwhelming to do the big chop. She gave me a great cut that I absolutely love and did a phenomenal job tapering it. She explained to me everything she was doing and putting into my hair and gave me tips on hair maintenance. She has a beautiful personality and is interested in getting to know the person in her chair (interests, hobbies,etc) and it made for good conversation. She's a keeper! read more

I communicated with Simone my wedding date from the very beginning (Friday, May 21st) I spoke with her. We talked about how she would have to travel to me since she is not open on Fridays (which was fine with me). I shared my ideas of what I was looking for and she provided suggestions on what I could do and we went from there. I went into her salon for a trial a week before the wedding and she took pictures of my hair (which I totally understand). Then I became a little baffled when we started talking about logistics of the wedding day and she said "wait your wedding is May 21st? I thought it was June 21st?" (which btw doesn't fall on a Friday, it falls on a Monday) and started scrambling through her appointment book for my name (or lack of). She asked me if I could do 11am Friday. This time was perfectly okay with me and was happy she could still do my hair that day. Then she cancelled on me the next day. So I am just trying to figure out how you scheduled then ended up cancelling. Like really? There were other shady things I noticed such as not fully explaining the trial package and what it entails and not bringing up the fact that there is a travel fee cost. but the shadiest thing is having pictures of me on your phone and not providing them to me when I asked for them so the next hair stylist has a clear idea of what I wanted. Overall it worked out in the end and I was able to find someone else to do my hair for my wedding day. read more

Simone works out of Vine Street Salon and she is my girl. She listens to what you want to achieve and strives to know her clients hair habits and lifestyle. She always comments on my hair health and suggest products, treatments and styling tips. Beyond all this Simone is not good but great at what she does- cut, color, and style. She is an amazing colorist and I trust her exclusively. My color is always popping' and everywhere I go people comment and want to know who and where! Even still this talented artist is kind, funny and smart. Yes, she has a great personality while maintaining a cool vibe in her space, Simone makes sure the space is riff raff free so that you can experience a peaceful, fun, drama free afternoon at the salon. Finally, she is timely-always. She will usually be waiting for you at your appointment time. She doesn't over book. She focuses on 1-2 clients at a time. No more spending all day in the salon! read more

I found Simone on Yelp and really liked the pictures and the reviews so decided to give her a try. I am so glad I did as she was everything I've been looking for in a stylist. She gave excellent advice on how to keep my hair healthy and took a haircut I got elsewhere from blah to fierce and modern. I have never had so many compliments on my hair. She is definitely a whiz with the scissors. She talked to me about my face shape and what would look nice and then made magic happen. read more

Simone is a wonderful hair stylist. I found her on Yelp and reached out through Yelp as well. I got a quick reply and it was so easy to connect with her first by phone to generally talk about what I wanted then by text. It felt so comfortable and friendly from the beginning and I was able to send pictures of what I wanted beforehand. During the appointment it was relaxing and I felt comfortable trusting her with my hair - I could tell she was taking her time and that she cares for her craft. I loved my cut and will absolutely be coming back for a long time. She has been at the salon for 10 years and with that accomplishment you can see how she's made it this far. So happy to have found a new hair home for my curls. It's never been easy to find a good match for my hair, and I'm so glad I took a chance on Simone! read more

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Simone is a gem! I feel so lucky to have found her. We live in the North Bay and finding a hair professional who is an expert on working with curls is nearly impossible. Simone is the real deal and her skill is well worth the drive. First of all, she has wonderful energy and provides a relaxing, clean environment. Secondly, she listened deeply during the consultation and then transformed my daughter's curls, bringing out their beauty. Additionally, she offered helpful tips on curl care and management, and checked in after the appointment. This level of care is rare. My daughter came away with a huge smile on her face and improved self-confidence. We have found Simone after much searching, and we will be back! read more

Simone is a talented stylist that I feel beyond fortunate to have in my life! I appreciate her gentle nature and genuine respect for natural hair -- in all of its forms. She enhances and brings out my (recently heat damaged and stretched out 3c/4a) curls w a great deal of care and intentionality. It's evident that she has a breadth of experience and a thorough understanding of diverse hair textures, irrespective of its state & health. I appreciate the ease w which I can communicate my concerns & questions and her kind & supportive advice in return. It's rare for me to feel this at ease and safe in a stylist's hair -- especially after numerous instances of bearing less than stellar hair care due to the scarcity of stylists in the Bay Area who can work with natural & textured hair -- so I find her to be a gem all the more. Although it'll take a while for my hair to revert back to its original texture, there's no one I trust more to help me on my journey than Simone. read more

Simone is a very talented and highly skilled hairdresser. She is also deeply caring and a wonderful listener when she styles your hair. I leave happy every time and trusted Simone with my wedding day hair! I highly recommend Simone! read more

Finding a hair stylist in the East Bay for African American Hair and my big forehead has been more stressful than any set of books that I have ever managed as a CPA! I'm sending up blessings to the most high for Google because I was able to find Ms. Simone Oni there. I am literally beyond pleased with her gifted hands. I felt like a million bucks on my first visit and two million bucks on my second. My hair texture, style and cut are AMAZING! read more

I LOVE Simone's work! I have been going to her every time I wanted a new look! I am picky about who touches my hair, let alone style it and chop it off etc. I did the big chop back in Dec of 2020, I was really nervous and wasn't sure if the cut would even look right, but I trusted Simone's eye for what would look right with my face shape. It came out AMAZING!! I loved it and so did everyone I knew! I was so pleased that after months of growing it out and deciding on whether or not to keep it growing or cut it again, I decided to keep it short for a little while longer! Simone is very gifted at what she does and I am pleased to have her do my hair! Thank you for your service Simone! read more

I love getting my hair done by Simone. Everything from the peaceful environment to the time spent coloring my hair perfectly to styling makes the experience great. My color always comes out perfect and I never feel rushed when Simone is doing my hair. She's easy to talk to and is a serious professional when it comes to hair. I highly recommend booking with her if you can. She's amazing! read more

Never have I had a hair stylist that I felt so comfortable with right away! The atmosphere and Simone herself were both so positive and warming. Simone walked me through the steps she was doing, she made sure she was doing what was healthy for my hair, and she let me know what was going on with my hair in order to make it healthier. After this visit I am definitely switching to Simone to be my hairstylist!! She's quick, she's fun, and she knows what she's doing. Even if you don't live in Berkeley, Simone is definitely worth the commute! You'll leave feeling so amazing about yourself and you will have someone who genuinely cares about the health of your hair! I'm looking forward to my next visit with her! My before and after for hair coloring is absolutely amazing! Now I look absolutely stunning for my trip to Europe!! read more

Simone is FANTASTIC! For 6 years I have been looking for a hairdresser that can style black hair well. I tried several people and was always disappointed. With Simone, I experienced the opposite. I was not only satisfied but extremely impressed by her ability to understand what I wanted, to handle my thick and challenging curls, cut my hair to shape my face, and to style it straight without the use of chemical relaxers. Simone even gave me process and product tips for styling my hair straight and curly. To top it off, Simone offers excellent customer service - she communicates in a timely manner, is punctual, is extremely thoughtful of COVID 19 practices AND is genuinely a beautiful person. I finally found my stylist for life. Thank you Simone! read more

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I was in desperate need of a hair cut. I Found Simone on Yelp, she's great fast & very professional. I found my new stylist! read more

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Thanks to everyone who took the time to give a review. It was the reason I took a chance visit Vine Street Salon and sit in Simone's chair. But the reason I will be coming back because of Simone's talented hands. She is amazing! read more

Precise cut! I love how my cuts last for weeks , and still look so chic. I enjoy my experience, and the level of detail given to my hair.

Unfortunately, I did not have a positive hair experience with Simone. I gave her an image and very explicit directions on how I wanted my natural hair cut. I do think Simone has great knowledge of how to hold the scissors and cut- it's clear she's well trained. However, I walked out of the salon with a hair style that looked nothing like what we initially agreed upon, and hair so short that no one can really undo the work that was done. There's a small patch of hair cut in the center of my head that is far shorter than the rest. Long strands of hair that should have been cut but we're not and a lopsided cut. I was sent out of the shop with wet hair with olive oil and conditioner in it, no styling and a very very incomplete job. If you're looking for a natural hair stylist, I would continue your search. read more

An amazing artist. Since Simone has cut and shaped my hair into a short style, I have not stopped receiving complements. I feel a new found confidence and happiness with my natural curls. read more

Diva. Never returned my texts. I couldn't meet her appointment scheduled and try to text her aging with no answer. OVER PRICED!

I loved the way Simone cut my hair! I went from shoulder length to a pixy cut! I have moved to NC but when I go back to CA I will definitely go back to her. She listens to you and exudes this confidence that's refreshing! read more

So...here's the thing-I'm selfish and don't like to share. Simone is such a jewel I don't want all you people to start calling her and making it harder for me to get an appt! However, Simone's talents need to be shared with everyone. This lady is the best, period. I've been going to her for a few years now and I think I would probably cry and have a panic attack if she ever left me. At this point in our relationship, I just sit down in her chair and occasionally ask what color she's going to do for me-but usually I just wait to be amazed/surprised by the masterpiece that is my hair when she's done with it. I've had my hair blonde, auburn, copper and now Rihanna red-all of which I have LOVED. I have naturally very curly hair but I've seen Simone's work on every type of hair and she KILLS it. This woman really needs her own hair thrown cuz she is royalty when she gets to working on your hair. Also she's very sweet, funny and the therapist you never know you needed. But she could probably treat me like a redheaded stepchild and I would still go to her...as long as she had me looking like the fiercest red headed stepchild ;-) read more

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