I've been seeing Kasia Kern for 12 years, and I can't believe it's taken me this long to write her so well-deserved 5-star review. Yep, Kasia gives great cuts and color (she perfectly replicated my streaky blonde locks from when I was younger) but she also "gets me." She knows that I'm a wash-and-go kind of girl, and she knows that if we're going to chat, small talk isn't my thing. She's incredibly well-read and well-travelled, so we talk about mysteries and beautiful cities while she works her wonders with my hair. I love what she does with my hair, but she's also a really cool, thoughtful person. I have never in my life been "faithful" to a particular stylist, but I'd follow Kasia to the ends of the earth. read more

After searching through several salons for a fair price to cut/trim my curly hair without the extra "new client fees" or a Deva cut, I found Ms. Patricia, and she was fantastic! She was incredibly attentive and kind, asking numerous questions about how I wanted my haircut and styled. She even suggested some great ideas that would suit me and recommended products for future use. Throughout the process, she explained everything in detail and showed me each piece she was trimming. The entire staff was kind and sweet, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Yelp really steering me in the right direction here! I wanted to find a hair salon close to my house and Weeds was right around the corner. I called them up, left a message and a hairstylists, Merisa, got back to me within a few days. Even though they are located right off Grand Ave, they are in a less busy part so parking was a breeze and it took me only couple minutes to get there. As for the haircut, Merisa was fantastic! She's perfected that balance of making suggestions/giving her expert advice while listening to the client and fulfilling their hair desires. She was extremely friendly and so we spent the whole time chatting and laughing. She's got such a good energy so I just left there happy, excited for life, oh and looking fabulous with my new hair! read more

I tried to book an appointment with Kasia at Weeds salon. I was told to book an appointment online, thru schedulicity. I tried to book an appointment, it said I had to phone to confirm appointment. I tried a number of times, both on my laptop and my phone. I texted Kasia and told her I could not schedule online. She responded once, saying "You're having trouble scheduling online?". I responded yes, tried again to schedule, No luck. I texted her at least 4 more times, saying I could not book an appointment and could she please get back to me. I have never seen her for a cut, which is what I wanted. She never bothered to respond. Incredibly rude and makes Weeds look like a very unprofessional salon. What a way to treat a client. She could have easily responded to tell me to what was going on. I texted her when I saw an opening and I wanted it, and she did not reply. A really mean-spirited human. An acquaintance who recommended her for a cut actually is going to cancel her upcoming appointment. She emailed me "I don't think I'd want to take a chance with someone who doesn't return texts or phone calls. That's irresponsible to clients." Terrible way to treat people in general. read more

I finally found a salon that I love! Jess is excellent and always does a great job helping me figure out what I'm wanting to achieve. My hair looks great for months in between styles and it's such a nice feeling to have a reliable stylist and salon. read more

I don't like to write bad reviews but this is something I thought hard about. I went to Weeds Salon sometime around April or May. I can't remember. Jessica was my hairstylist. I asked for long layers and texture; my one request was that I needed all my hair to be long enough for a ponytail. I had great service throughout. I enjoyed the wash and the conversation. But I did not like my haircut; the most important thing. I mentioned to Jessica that I wasn't satisfied. Usually, layers are blended and slowly differ in length. On my head, the layers were at least two inches apart. She said it was fine and continued to style my hair. Even after she styled it again, I mentioned how "choppy" my hair looked (The exact word I used.) But she blamed it on my hair color. (My hair had a black-to-brunette ombre.) She said my hair only looked that way because my tips were lighter than the rest of my hair, and that's why it looks choppy. I complained a total of three times, asking that she blend my hair in further, but each time, I was rebuffed. I was frustrated so I paid and left. I disliked my haircut so much, I didn't take any pictures, but I wish I did. My feelings resurfaced recently because I took some professional photos where I can still see the large difference in my hair length. Almost 6 months later, I'm still disappointed. My biggest concern, I mentioned my dissatisfaction several times and it was never acknowledged. read more

Great place! Patricia knew how to work with my curly, thick hair! She was wonderful. Would come back again!

I have been through it all with Jessica and my hair. She has never let me down or steered me wrong. We've grown out an impulsive undercut (not done by her). I trusted her to do my hair before my elopement and days before I delivered my baby. Now we're rocking with some postpartum hair loss, but I know I'm in good hands with Jess and will always look great. For reference, I have curly-wavy hair with some funky cowlicks and prefer to wear my hair natural. read more

One of the best haircuts I've ever gotten was by Jessica. I wanted something different for my hair, so I brought a couple pictures in for a shag cut. Jessica outlined what would work best for my hair and why. The cut has grown out really well, lots of texture and doesn't look boring as it usually does. For reference, I have thick (but little) straight Asian hair. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

After living with this haircut for two weeks I am forced to downgrade my review to 3 stars. I feel it's too ordinary and too bland and I don't feel the cut expresses my inner fabulosity and quirkiness enough. I told my hairdresser that I wanted a rockin' haircut because I was going to the Democratic Convention. But my hair belongs at the Republican Convention. UPDATE SEPT. 9: Last night the shop's owner fixed my haircut and although she didn't know what a "fashion mullet" was, she did a great approximation of one. My hair is now sort of a pixie-mullet hybrid which works for me (see my profile pic). Four stars. read more

High praise for Kat (if I recall, she hails from Bumble..NYC). Expect: - a - - low key environment - extreme detail orientation - talent / professionalism Full highlights for $200 seems a bit steep for Oakland..but the Salon borders $iedmont... read more

I've been seeing Meg for a couple of years now. She fabulous and always does a great job! I have fine, big curls, and always worry about the "bowl head" with too many layers. She gave me my first soft A line and added just the right amount of blonde. I now love straightening my hair and feel like I have more styling options. Photo below is a straight hair day! She's friendly, easy to get along with, and we usually spend a lot of time chatting about travels. read more

Weeds Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Kelly, Is the best I have a standing appointment with her every 5 or 6 weeks. She is a great hair stylist and a super nice person.

I really liked this place and I wish I could post a 5 star review but I just can't. I loved the girl that did my hair (for about a year) she does a great cut and color. Unfortunately she double booked (and canceled) me multiple times and was always late for my appointments. Finally, after she just didn't show for my last appointment (and didn't offer me any sort of compensation) I've had to move on to a new salon. I'm sorry but at the prices they charge, I need to know that my appointment is going to happen at the time we have pre-scheduled. I hate to sound self righteous but my time is limited and therefore valuable to me and I just can't afford to be cancelled on and stood up. No hard feelings, best of luck to all the ladies and customers at Weeds! read more

I have heard great things about this place from some of my clients, so I decided to get a haircut there. I found out it was $50 for a haircut, but as Warren Buffet once said, "price is what you pay, value is what you get." So, I scheduled an appointment and saw Nancy Brown. During my haircut, Nancy's coworkers kept giving her encouragement as I was getting my haircut, which made me more nervous than anything. The persistence in their positive comments made me question if I was really getting a good haircut or not. As it turned out the haircut I got was pretty awful compared to the other barbers around. I must admit my hair is tough to cut, but I believe she doesn't have experience in cutting hair for Asian men. The fade was all messed-up and I didn't get what I asked for at all. If they offered me to come there for free, I wouldn't. read more

(Nancy is no longer at Weeds salon and is now at Miller & Company in Montclair, which is a super cute place. I miss Weeds, but I'm a Leo and Leos are loyal and also Nancy is the best hair stylist I've ever had. Search for Miller & Company and visit her there!) I have curly hair, and curly hair is REALLY hard to cut. And I always want something funky, which makes it really hard to find a good hairdresser. Once I find a hairdresser I like, I never switch. And I switched for Nancy. I visited her when a friend of mine was putting on a benefit for Locks of Love. A good cause was worth a little risk...potentially a large risk... in deviating from my current stylist. I liked him. Dependable. I said to Nancy, "Nancy, I want something funky." (Hey if you're going to take the plunge, you may as well put it all out there. It can't be that bad right?!! (I know, I know it can. Once I let my stoned friend cut my hair and I had to go straight to the salon it was so bad. I shudder to remember.)) Anyway, I said to Nancy, "Nancy, I want something funky." And for the first time ever, I got a hair suggestion that blew my mind!! Like short in the back with long curls going down my back and it was insane and I said, "um...a little tooo funky." And what resulted was the PERFECT HAIRCUT. It was funky but in a subtle way that made it versatile for many different looks. Short if I want. Long if I want. Perfect. This last time I had Nancy cut my hair, I said frantically mid-cut, "Wait, but what if it looks too strange?!!" I was feeling like maybe it was going to look too strange. And she said, ever so matter-of-factly, "We'll fix it." It didn't look strange. It looked hot like it always does. Nancy's great. She listens, she suggests and she delivers. And she's at Weeds. Weeds is awesome, btw. They sell Bumble & Bumble. The salon is adorable. The owner obviously has a great eye for decoration; she even has that black and white cow patterned broom I've been eying for so long, but won't ever buy because my kitchen is red & orange not black & white. But it fits in so well at this salon, that I don't think I'll have to eye it any longer, I can just appreciate it when I go there. And OMG they have a parking lot!! read more

I just saw Kat a few weeks ago for partial highlights and I am so relieved I have found someone in my town who can do a great job with my blonde. I am super picky about my hair, and blondes don't always have the most fun trying to get the right color going. I like to be a cooler tone, and struggle with yellow/brassy tones and Kat noticed right away that it was cooler and was totally on board with continuing that for me. My other issue was that my last highlight job left it a bit stripey and it was very disappointing, especially after spending 2-3x more than she charges. yikes. Kat was pleasant, friendly and did a very professional job. For a "partial" I had more foils than I probably ever have, and she did very fine weaving for the highlights so it is nicely blended and looks great! Also, HUGE deal, her head massages in the shampoo/conditioning were AMAZING. I am tempted to just schedule a blowout in between just for that. I might to refresh the toner and that would be a big plus. so, affordable, good color tone, great blending, pleasant, parking, cute salon! win win win win win. read more

Meg has been my stylist for the last 6 months. I won't go to anyone else. I used to go to the uber-hip Temescal Alley Barbershop, and they are great but Meg has consistently made me look handsomer and handsomer with each cut. She has the artist's eye to make YOU look good. Not just give you a prototypical cookie-cutter style. read more

I found out about Weeds from the family that I nanny for. The whole family has been getting their hair cut from Becky, the owner, for probably about a decade. They all have amazing hair and Becky does a fantastic job with all of them (including a very picky 20 year old man). When I started going to Weeds, about two and a half years ago, I was referred to Rachel Browning. She knocked my socks off! She gave me a FABULOUS haircut and did a wondeful job of covering my premature gray. I've been seeing her ever since and I love, love, LOVE her. I always love what she does with my hair. She's great at cutting bangs and layers. She's also a wiz at color. I used to be blonder but we decided to go back to my natural color (a darker ash blonde) and it really looks great. I've never been so happy with my color. My hair is always soft, shiny, swingy and full of volume after seeing Rachel. Rachel is a true sweetie too. She's professional, always on time and fun to talk to. She will bring you tea and give you a wonderful head massage as she shampoos your hair. A nice added touch! She knows how to make you feel pampered. Rachel is also a great resource because she does so many beauty-related things: hair, make-up, weddings, tanning, brazilan blowouts....she is one stop shopping! And speaking of one stop shopping, if you need an eyebrow wax, Nancy in the next station does a great job. Love Rachel, love the salon (free easy parking!), love the people that work there. Can't say enough good things about Rachel and Weeds. Check it out! read more

Update..went back to see Kat again...for drastic look..I love it...Kat definitely knows how to take care of her clients. read more

Weeds Salon - Ombre by kat - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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Guyz, I am a terrible hair client. My hair is hard to cut and even harder to brush. I don't know what I want but I want it perfect. I wait too long between haircuts and I walked in this place with a half orange/ blond greasy as all hell mess on top of my head and told Kasia 'make me look like beyonce' Two plus hours and $200 later I'll be honest, I don't look like bey, but holy shit my hair is all kinds of Sasha fierce. Kasia is a cut n color master. If you want out of control natural looking blonde, kasia is your new main squeeze. She also managed to cut my hair and still keep it long, which before now I thought was only possible in dreams. If you think $200 is a lot of money, you are right. But to fix this multicolored birds nest it was the deal of the century! read more

I was in desparate need for a cut, walked in and got it! The stylist, Kasia, did exactly what I wanted. I was in and out, and coiffed for the win! Parking was easy, ambience mellow. read more

Kat colored my natural red hair more red and made it looks amazing! My hair had started to look dull with age and winter Kat, Thank you so much for coloring my hair. Everybody thinks the color looks beautiful. Another redhead lady was jealous because her hair never turns out as good as mine did. Kat really put the time in to make it look really natural for me. read more

Meg is the best! I come to her for all my hair needs, cut color and stlye. She's always got good tips and tricks for me to help my hair be it's best self, and my hair looks amazing when she's done. She finally got me to lighten my hair a little and now I love it and will probably never go back. She's edgy, creative, and awesome at what she does. Plus, great to talk to! See you soon Meg! read more

Weeds Salon - balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I make the trip from SOMA to Oakland just to see Kat Walters. I am very happy with the way she colors and cuts my hair and I have been coming to her for about 6-7 months. I love her color so much that I stopped attempting to do it at home right after my first visit. She understands my hair and is able to make it look great even weeks after I've seen her. Kat is great at what she does and I highly recommend her. She is warm, friendly, and she even tells you what you can do every day at home to make your hair look great. read more

Ok... I moved up here and could not find someone to trust my hair with and wound up trimming and layer my own hair. Here's why: I walk in with pictures of what I want and they usually say no problem...we talk and they cut and shape my hair into what I find out to be nothing close to what I wanted. This I go home and fix my hair. That was the past. Rebecca (owner) said she wanted a chance to change my heart on the matter. Firstly, the salon is quirky-cool. The atmosphere is abundant with upbeat friendliness and inviting allure. Rebecca sat me down and I discussed the photos I brought with and explained that I wanted a hybrid of two similar cuts. She relayed my vision back to make sure that we were both in agreement before preceding. After shampoo and conditioning she made initial cuts at a conservative length and explained once the hair is dry we will tailor the cut more.( no one has ever done that). Then after checking length, layers and shape together we both agreed to tailor it more. She wouldn't not stop til she and I were both saying " Ohh Yeah. There it is." She is the most intuitive, professional, precise hair healer out here that I ever met. I say healer because she healed my distain for salons and I now have renew faith and trust in someone who knows how to share a vision and make it real. Thank you Rebecca! read more

Merisa is super nice and I love the way she colors my hair, and petting her sweet little doggie while I was waiting for the color to set in is a big plus! read more

Weeds Salon - blue and blond highlights by Merisa - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Stylist Kasia Kern is now working here...so I followed. Since moving to Oakland in 2010, I've been a client and, in that time, have always left with a haircut I love. In addition to being talented, Kasia's smart and funny. You can't beat that! Looking for a new stylist? Go see Kasia! Not looking for a new stylist? Break up with yours...and go see Kasia! The salon is clean, the people are friendly, and there is a parking lot. Score! read more

For the record, I really don't leave Yelp reviews. Like, ever. I read them, sure, but leaving them is not really my jam... but there's a first time for everything, and I have Merisa at Weeds Salon to thank. I've passed by Weeds Salon a million times but seemed to always conveniently forget about them when I need a haircut. When I woke up and noticed that what was formerly a pixie cut was now an extremely unflattering pompadour-slash-bird's-nest, I had that sudden urge to GET IT OFF RIGHT NOW IT'S AWFUL WHAT HAVE I DONE LETTING THIS GET THIS WAY I HAVE FAILED MYSELF... and fortunately called Weeds Salon first. Merisa managed to get me in same-day and took me from appalling pompadour to perfect pixie in 30 minutes flat. At least I *think* it was 30 minutes; she was also the first stylist I've ever had that engaged me in conversation that didn't feel forced and awkward, but rather like I was catching up with an old friend, which made the time fly by. That was super weird, but in the best way. I've never walked out of a place feeling that satisfied. I've had lots of cuts I've liked, hell, even loved, but the experience was so unique and comfortable that I will probably never go to another stylist. That's a big deal. Thanks Merisa! read more

So I am that client that gets her haircut and colored every 8 months but I always go back to the same stylist and that is Kasia. Like all the other reviews below me, she is theeee best. I have been a client of Kasia's since 2010 and went to college in SD. So I would wait to get my hair done until I came home from college on breaks (hence the 8 month waiting period). Now I'm living in SF though so Hallelujah. Her coloring is on point. I'm naturally dirty blonde and always want to go lighter and Kasia keeps it looking natural and just amazing. She was also the very first stylist that had ever colored my hair and that was back in 2010, fast forward 4 years and I still go to her with all my hair needs. Everyone at Weeds is really nice and outgoing, it's a really chill vibe. Parking is super easy and the location is convenient. Come to Weeds, ask for Kasia, you won't regret it. read more

Got a curly hair perm, turned out great thanks to Kelly - a perm aficionado. Great conversation too!

After trying several salons, I have found THE ONE! Rachel gave me exactly what I wanted and asked for (an updated cut and highlights). The last time I had highlights, I told my former hairdresser to not make them so light... when it fades, it gets brassy and I also asked her not to put tons of streaks in the front. I ended up coloring over the $140 color bill. But Rachel gave me the perfect highlights! Everyone has given me compliments! I love it!!! I even sent my best friend there, too- and she loves her cut! read more

I have been going to Weeds for about a year now and I love it. The location is great with a parking lot for customers and the staff is very friendly. Merisa has styled my hair for about 8 years and I followed her to Weeds. She has done lots of different colors on my hair from red to many variations of blonde. I have had long hair as well as very short and every time I am very happy with her consistent work. I love her! Unlike many stylists, she listens to what I want and gives me suggestions too. I really appreciate this about her as many stylists can be pushy and won't listen. As a student working two jobs she is very flexible with my schedule and the prices are great. I highly recommend Weeds Salon and Merisa. She's awesome! read more

Being new to the area I read through many reviews of salons and stylist bios. When I read Nikki's profile I was impressed by the warmth of her smile, how she was holding a ceramic bowl of color in her hand and that Nikki actually said she enjoys working with gray hair. Nikki is an artist. She gave me the most beautiful color, a few foils and balyage that she placed delicately throughout my hair giving it a warm, sun-kissed natural softness followed by the best cut I've ever had. Nikki brought my hair (and me) back to life. In addition to her professional expertise Nikki is a beautiful human being. She is a woman who is present and deeply cares about people. 100% the best experience ever! read more

My new favorite place for this twice-a-year blonde highlights girl! Rachel Browning is the best! (she's also a blonde so maybe she gets how not to turn my hair green or brassy or grey). So worth the cost!!! read more

I've been having my hair cut by Kellie Moodie at Weeds for about 2 years. She is great! I can always get in for an appointment. When I take pictures with me, she takes the time to look at them and tells me honestly how they would work with the texture and length of my hair. She really helps me to decide what will look good on me, and I value her honesty. Kellie is a smart woman and I enjoy talking to her while she cuts my hair. I also appreciate the parking lot right next to the building, the location on Grand Avenue, and the way the salon is decorated. Kellie and Weeds gets an A+ from me! read more

Kasia has supreme talent in styling and coloring hair. Her masterful creativity is balanced with listening to what I am trying to accomplish, resulting in a great cut and color, not to mention an extremely satisfied and loyal client. She cut my hair for the first time last month and the grow out actually evolved to another fabulous slightly longer hairstyle, so I planned a second visit for a trim and root touch-up. Trimming my hair is usually more difficult than styling it because it grows so thick and wild in the back of my head as it gets longer, but Kasia aced the trim and I am not walking around with that horrid grow-out bulge. Does this sound too good to be true? It gets better ... there is no waiting time for my appointments, Kasia's prices are very reasonable, and her efficiency in cutting and coloring allows me to be in and out of Weeds in 90 minutes. Anyone in need of a stylist should connect with Kasia. read more

I've been seeing Kasia since 2008, when she was at another salon -- when she moved to Weeds I went with her. I've never been "faithful" to a particular stylist/hairdresser before, but now it's been nearly ten years that I've gone to no one but Kasia. A few specific thoughts: - When I was younger, my hair had great highlights and was naturally a very streaky blonde. Over time it got really dishwater blonde. Kasia's highlighting has covered the bit of gray I have and made my hair pretty much exactly the way it was naturally. - Her cuts are equally good. She always does exactly what I want and has a good sense for my no-fuss style. - I really appreciate that when I go to Kasia, I don't feel like I have to make small talk. Sometimes we chat, sometimes we don't, and when we do chat, often it's about books (she's a huge reader). - The salon itself is very cute and has a good vibe. Also parking is easy. read more

Ms. Jessica Rush is AMAZING! Let me say that one more time, AMAZING. My cut and color looks great 5 weeks out, and I still get compliments! Love the location, great area and super close to home. Can't wait to see her again! Thank you Ms. Rush for a great cut and color! read more

Don't usually write Yelp reviews but I was delighted to find Kat to do my color. She listens to what I want, takes her time and gets amazing results!! I always get lots of compliments on my hair! And she is a sweetheart to boot. Go See Kat, you will be so happy you did!! read more