Vibes : 100/10 Cleanliness : 10/10 Parking : Easy This was my first appointment at this salon and I am forever thankful for Lee. She listened, examined and worked with me. She didn't force anything or make me me feel uncomfortable. She is so warm and meticulous, I can't wait to go back when I'm ready for another haircut. read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I consider myself a very lucky woman for reaching out to my friends for hair stylist recommendations and then hearing back from Mandy. Mandy is the kind of stylist that everyone wants. She is personable, talented, caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her craft. I had a Brazilian blowout done by her and my hair looks amazing. Her pricing and scheduling were perfect. Spending time with her energized me. She's such a positive person and even when we were talking a bit of smack about things, we were still keeping it positive! Haha Her vibe raised my cool factor! Loved her and loved my hair! I highly recommend Mandy. I will follow her to the ends of the earth from now on plus she's a dog lover so how can you not want to have her in your friend book? read more

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First time having Lee Yee done hair. Everything was perfect. The color blended so well and I absolutely love the way she did my hair cut! Highly recommended!! Salon looks stunning! read more

Love coming here! The salon is so pretty and intimate! It was perfectly easy to park since there was a lot! I always love coming to Geneva! She always does the best balayage! read more

This is the place for hair!! I got in touch with Alex who was able to squeeze me in for a full highlight session with stylist Lee the same day. OMG, I am in love with my hair!! My hair was a dark ash brown and Lee was able to get my hair to what I really wanted, a full set of ash blonde highlights!! The appointment was fun and fast. I didn't know highlights could be done so quickly! The price is also reasonable for the quality of service. I will definitely be back!! read more

Thank you so much for amazing haircuts for all 3 of my sons! They look extra handsome. We appreciate it! You are a pro read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Amazing haircuts for my boys! Thank you so very much Alex for a great job. My boys all look extra handsome. We appreciate it! - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

My previous hairstylist moved out of the area so I was on the hunt for someone new. I always drive by Studio One Seven so I decided to give them a shot. I had a cut appointment with Mandy and she did not disappoint! She gave my fine hair a fresh boost with tons of texture and volume. Mandy was really knowledgeable, friendly and kept great conversation. I will definitely be back! read more

Yes thats my real hair!!! No extensions.. Secret? Request for Mandy!!! She is top notch always does an awesome job with my hair. And she soo easy to communicate and book which i ultimately love. Cuz i have last minute events and she always follows through. Ask for Mandy she wont do no wrong. and if i brought my clips ins she always knows what to do!! I highly recommend her! read more

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Im sad to write this I brought my son today to get a perm and cut, perm was done, I ask the hairdresser to please cut he's hair since only 1/2 of the hair was perm she said she didn't know how and also did have the tools to do it. To go to a barber! at 4 pm on a Saturday my son look bad 1/2 of he's hair was curly the other 1/2 was straight. Thank god I was fortunate to find a barber that was willing to take him last minute. We paid almost $300 to get him a perm and no cut. Horrible experience we will never come back. Update: I'm shocked that you think he look great he was embarrassed and upset. I understand you guys are not barbers, I was clear and ask her please cut the straight hair he look extremely bad. She refused and ask me to go find a barber on a Saturday at 4 pm ‍. Like I said thank you but we will never come back. read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Mandy is amazing!! She's amazing with color and cuts. I've been going to her for 10 years and will never see anyone else. She cares about her clients and will make sure you're comfortable and happy with your hair. She makes you feel good with the way you look and feel when you leave her chair. read more

Mandy is my favorite, i've been seeing her for about 5 years now, she's worth the drive :)

The lady who cut my hair is very talented and without a doubt a great hair stylist. However, I did tell her to KEEP THE LENGTH and trim the dead ends as needed (but still keeping the length). I should've been more strict on my part because she cut off what seems like almost 2 inches of my hair. Even if it wasn't a full 2 inches my hair went from mid back to shoulder blade length. I was very disappointed because I had been growing out my hair for over a year but I didn't have the guts to say it to her. I will be returning but I'm hoping that next time I won't have a whole different hair length:) read more

Thank you Mandy! Quality of service top notch. Listened, talented and executed the look I wanted! read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I had the delight of consulting with Alex about my problematic hair. In contrast to all of the other operators I have spoken with at numerous other salons, Alex gave me the straight scoop rather than only seeing $$$ signs. If you want to get a true artist and honest human, I highly recommend Alex and this salon. read more

I have gotten my hair cut by Lee a few times already and I think it's about time I left a review to spread the word. When I first went to see Lee, my hair was shapeless and the ends were dry and brittle. She did an amazing job with giving it shape and adding long layers. Lee is such a perfectionist and always does a wonderful job with my hair. I drive all the way from San Mateo to see Lee because the drive is worth it! read more

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I have been going to Lee for years and was so excited to hear that she moved even closer to me at Studio One Seven Salon. Lee has been my go to hairstylist for me and my daughter. Lee is excellent with highlights, color, and cuts. This time I requested brown hair with thin caramel highlights. I was very happy with the result as the color covered up my white hairs and the thin highlights gave my hair more texture. The location of Studio One Seven Salon was perfect. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. The salon was clean and inviting. Everyone in the salon got along well and made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend Lee for hair. I always come prepared with pictures from Pinterest and she delivers what I request. Thank you Lee for an amazing job and always making me feel special! read more

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*o b s e s s e d * I am absolutely stunned by how amazing my hair has turned out. From black and blue boxed dye, back to my original color, Alex the owner is a living goddess and can literally do it all. Thank you so much for dedicating so much time and love to my hair. I couldn't ask for a better stylist and friend. We started this journey last November and honestly my hair feels healthier now than it did then. Thank you for introducing me to amazing products, and making sure I give my hair the care and love it needs. Go to Studio One Seven Salon in Castro Valley, CA for all your hair needs!! You'll always walk out that door feeling expensive!! read more

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MANDY IS THE BEST! Even a month after my appointment my hair is still perfect. My color still holds (and glows under blacklight) and my haircut always grows out amazing. I love this salon. It's so cozy and perfect. read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Even after a month after my appointment my color still holds amazing and my haircut is still perfect. - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This review is specifically about my stylist Alex... I first started going to Alex last year and she has done the most amazing work on my hair. I've gotten a few balayages and every time I am in awe all over again. Her work is incredible! Pays attention to what you want and gives suggestions when asked. Apart from her doing stunning work on my hair, she makes me feel comfortable every time I sit in her chair. She's very friendly and that's really important to me. I like to feel welcomed and I do every time I'm there. She's wonderful! Thank you Alex for all my hair transformations, especially the blonde balayage from last week! read more

Nice and clean salon. Mandy was amazing with my son. She was sweet when talking to him. Conversation between her and I flowed nicely. She did exactly what I asked. He loved his haircut. Will definitely be making the drive back for up keeps read more

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I absolutely love this salon and Alex and Lee are both amazing!! They both take their time to understand what I really want and let me just say they can make magic happen!! I am so happy with the work they do and look forward to all my appointments. The salon itself is immaculately clean, relaxing and a great environment to decompress in. The other stylists are all very nice and friendly and everyone greets you when you walk in which to me goes such a long way. Customer service and hair magicians at their finest!! read more

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This salon changed ownership a while back and Wow! I am so impressed with the level of professionalism and talent the new owner and the stylists have. I go to Alex (the owner) for my cuts, highlights, and balayage and I feel like a supermodel when I leave her! Every time I'm there I'm blown away by all the beauties this place turns out. This is definitely the place to go if you want to look and feel beautiful! Pro Tip: Book well in advance because these stylists are in demand! read more

I am seriously over the moon to have found Alex at Studio One Seven Salon. I have been looking for "my person" ever since moving to Castro Valley 6 years ago- and honestly even before that in San Mateo. Alex has taken my hair to the most beautiful red, and has been completely transparent and honest about pricing, which is greatly appreciated. I sometimes feel slightly socially awkward but she is such a pleasure to work with- totally natural, relatable and unpretentious. I actually looks forward to my appointments with her! She makes suggestions based on my coloring, face shape and at-home skill level (or lack thereof), which is something I NEED in a stylist. Not only does she do my hair, but she does both of my teenage daughter's hair as well. They both love her and she is amazing with them! I cannot say enough good things about her! read more

Ask for Alex- she's the best! Not only is she warm, genuine, and funny, she's also very good at what she does! I went to Alex this week to color my hair for the first time. She gave me honest suggestions and was so thoughtful about my skin tone and hair texture. Alex took her time to make sure that I was happy every step of the way and also explained everything she was doing since I am completely new to all this. Alex did an amazing job with coloring and layering my hair! The salon is beautifully decorated and it was so nice to be pampered for a few hours in a tranquil setting. The hair stylists operate only by appointments so if you're lucky, you might have the salon all to yourself and if you're really lucky, Alex might have time for you! read more

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I got my hair done by Lee Yee for the first time and loved the experience. She was super sweet and spot on with the look I was going for. The color was exactly the same as the reference photo I used from Pinterest. As a college student, I rarely get my hair done but it was totally worth it. Amazing service by Lee and I would totally go again! 100% recommend ! read more

Studio One Seven Salon - Natural brown balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

If you want friendly service ask for Lee Yee! She has a welcoming personality that is guaranteed to make your visit as comfortable as possible. She's also a master at coloring hair unlike any other!! read more

My favorite salon! Alexandra has been doing my hair literally forever. Alex always takes great care and consideration of my hair when it comes to any wild request I have. She's skilled and so talented in her craft. I trust no one else when it comes to cut, color, treatments and extensions!! Everyone at the salon is personable. It feels like I'm hanging out with friends whenever I'm there. Also a plus that there's a cute café and convenience store at either end of the salon so if you plan on being there for a while, they got you covered with snacks. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS SALON IF YOU HAVE CURLY/TEXTURED HAIR AT ALL (or healthy hair you care about). I had a horrible first and definitely last experience with this salon last year that has unfortunately followed me into the new year. I booked a service with a stylist LEE YEE for a Keratin treatment & root touch up in late September 2022. Leading up to the service, I made sure three specific times it would not damage/alter my natural curl pattern, because they advertised how it would only manage frizz and improve the health of my hair. This was a straight up lie. My hair was a healthy 3c/3b mix. The whole time the keratin was in my hair, it looked so flat, zero volume, dry, dead, limp, probably 2a curls at the MOST, basically lifeless. They told me in 4-6 months my hair would return back to normal. More white white lies. After following their instructions, I continued to wash my hair & be patient & wait for the keratin to come out. Every single time I washed my hair I would see nothing but very limp, dry, barely curly hair that never felt the same to the touch again. The only thing they could do for me was issue a worthless refund, because they have absolutely no idea how to handle POC's hair (in this case someone from the mixed black community), which is very common & frustrating in a small town especially in Castro Valley. I later went to the Paul Mitchell beauty school in the city where they told me my hair was 100% ruined by whatever treatment they used, and to continue bringing nothing but moisture to my hair. I still have about a whole year until I grow out my new hair which is something they'll never understand & had ZERO empathy for what they truly did. The daily maintenance/overcompensation to make my hair look presentable every single day is very frustrating and a lifestyle I did not pay for. They have no soul, no heart, and no class at this establishment. This is why all their clients have fine, thin, processed hair. This business should only accept clients they know they cannot fail. Which is something they FAIL to do time and time again. The stylist LEE YEE never responded back to any of my messages after I caught her in her lies and confronted her about it in a professional manner. Whoever the owner is, whatever her name is, I pity her for the second hand embarrassment I caught from watching how she handles situations like this. She'd rather hide behind the refund she issues, can't handle anyone who doesn't "fully understand" their lack of empathy, professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ignorance that they simply don't care if they're not making money off your time. This is the most cliché, typical thing to happen to someone w curly hair who walks into a salon like this one right here. The dismissive, micro aggressive, very fake attitude from the owner and entire establishment is a form of racially motivated behavior I am no stranger to. I can see right through it and I let them know directly. I've also noticed by the other reviews the owner has nothing but CONSISTENT EXCUSES to cover her dreadful face of the company. Disappointing, but typical. read more

This review is way overdue! I've been having my hair done at Studio One Seven by Alex for at least six years! I've had bangs, a shag, long layers, ombré, balayage, highlights, and solid color all expertly done by her. I change my mind about what I want almost every time I go and she's always there for it. She checks my hair Pinterest board before I come in so she always one step ahead. Do yourself, and your hair, a favor and go see Alex at Studio One Seven. read more

Love love love this salon ! Everyone is so welcoming. Alex does my hair and she is the sweetest! I always leave feeling beautiful and better! She does my color and cut just how I asked! read more

Lauren is amazing!! I have been going to her for years and she never disappoints. I'm absolutely in love with the color and cut

I can honestly not rave about this salon enough! Angela has been doing my hair for a little over two years now and I have been nothing but ecstatic after every single appointment! I found Angela initially through a friend who had gone to her forever, but what made me schedule a consult was finding out that she does hand tied extensions (not all extensions are the same!). Long story short, I have had her do my extensions since 2017 and I couldn't be more pleased. Coming from someone who has had every type of extension from clip-in to microbead to tape-in and everything in between, Angela has crafted a method that is hands-down the best and most comfortable to wear while simultaneously maintaining the integrity of my hair - which my own hair has grown so long in this process! Not to mention, I get compliments on my hair ALL. THE. TIME - both color and style. Every appointment is seamless and enjoyable, which is saying a lot because some can be 4+ hours, but the entire salon makes you feel so welcome and I especially enjoy when Angela's daughter is in on my appointment days where she occasionally assists in the coloring or drying process because I love catching up with the two of them! Additionally, they are so considerate of their clients - I have asked a couple times "how to curl my hair 'this way'" or the likes, and they take the time to explain and show me - yay! Angela has definitely honed her talent and ensures the others in the salon are able to grow and develop in their own. Love, love, love this place! read more

Phenomenal. I've been here 3 times and gotten my hair cut, colored and hand tied extensions by Teresa and she was amazing. I've never felt so beautiful or confident in my hair and body. She is no knowledgeable about hair care, products and upkeep and explained all the processes to me. She is professional but also so warm and welcoming. Each visit every stylist there has greeted me and offered me something. So glad I found them! read more

I love coming here! I have been a regular client for about 3 years now and will continue to be my number one referral! I have been going to Alex and she is amazing . When I first came in I had very dry damaged hair from previous place and she brought it back to life! My hair feels healthier and my waves are coming back in more bouncy! I would highly suggest coming here for your hair . All of the stylists are so sweet and welcome you in as soon as you step inside . read more

Lee Yee is someone that everyone should go to! She is very friendly and gives great advice when it comes to hair. I've gone to many other stylists, but when I came to Lee, the color came out exactly the way I wanted it! Thank you so much! read more

Miranda is AMAZING! She takes her time, walks you through the entire process, and does an incredible job. I showed her my Pinterest board, and she gave me EXACTLY what I wanted. You must see her. Highly recommend. The salon is cute and quaint, a perfect spot to get your hair done! read more

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I am in love with this salon. When walking in, I was greeted by the wonderful staff there. The place looks amazing. I love the look of the salon and the stations. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Angela has been doing my hair for 20+ years and I trust no one else. She recently put Beautiful NBR extensions in my hair and I am in love. My hair finally feels full and very long. I love my hair and Angela always does the best job. The girls is this salon are the best. I have the most enjoyable time there with them. I really enjoy the coffee or hot chocolate with treats in it. This salon really goes above and beyond for their clients. read more

Usually I go to a different spot in Castro Valley for quick and dirty trims to my hair, but I made myself a big girl hair appointment at Studio One Seven Salon as a treat to myself and I don't regret it one bit. The salon itself is so cute and modern with lots of natural light and a pleasant airy feeling. I booked my hair cut with Alex, who was so sweet and helpful. She started by asking me a couple questions about what I wanted from my hair, which took me aback as no one had ever asked me such in depth questions about my hair desires before! Hah. When she started making cuts she would periodically stop to ask if I was happy with the direction the cut was going and very kindly would insert her professional advice. I'm really easy going and tend to trust my professionals, so I was happy to listen to her vision and allow her to work her magic. Alex styled my new hair and even spent some time with me teaching how best to use my curling iron so I could recreate the cute curls she gave me at home. Before payment she gave me her business card and asked me to be in touch with her if I needed anything fixed or any advice about my hair! It was so nice! If I wasn't moving across the country on Monday I would so be back to work with Alex again. She made me feel heard, she took my vague vision for my hair and made it a very cute reality, and the fact that she took time to help me LEARN how to curl my hair so I could feel confident about my new cut well after moving to Pittsburgh was probably my favorite part :) read more

I've known Miranda for years and have seen her completely excel with her career. I've had the same hairdresser for years but finally let Miranda take the reins on my hair & WOW I am never leaving her. She did such a perfect color match to my hair type and skin color that it seemed 100% natural. She told me all about the science behind hair dye and treatments (which is SO cool by the way) and made me feel extremely comfortable. She goes into such detail behind everything. I trust her with my hair's life, and that's hard to do. She is the sweetest and most real hair dresser I have ever had. I'm so lucky to have found her. YOU HAVE TO SEE HER. I've never received so many compliments on my hair before. She has an amazing talent and you need to book with her ASAP. Thanks Miranda. You're the best! Be back soon :) read more

I'm curious about the business model. I've emailed and left voicemail. I call and no one answers. How can someone book an appointment with this Salon? read more