I come here for my yearly hair cuts. Or maybe once every 10ish months. I usually just walk in and they are able to accommodate me. Staff always friendly. I get a hair wash and then a haircut with layers. I love getting the hair wash and the give a mini scalp massage. So relaxing. They really listen to what you want, but I am usually more chill. Price is unbeatable. $40 for wash and cut. And they do such a good job. Taking their time. Love my haircut today. Feeling lighter and fresher. =) read more

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I guess it all depends on who you are if Jenny is going to decide cut your hair or not. I called in last week to make an appt. I was asked if I had been there before and then, who I was. She said we dont have anything today but will call you back to make an appointment. I never got a call. No problem there are otherSalons I could go to. Bye! read more

I called to try to make an appointment to get my hair dyed. I was told to just come in. I just needed to get my roots done. I went in and was quickly seated, told the stylist what I needed and they got to work. Minimal conversation, totally fine. When they were done putting in the dye, other customers were coming in. 2 other ladies and I were asked to get up and move to the waiting area while they tended to the new customers. I felt this was really odd. We're all sitting there with heads full of dye while people are coming and going and waiting to be seen. Another woman wanted to get highlights but was told they couldn't do it right then because she needed an appointment. She told them she tried to make an appointment but was told to just come in. And now that she's there, they wouldn't do it because she needed an appointment. After my hair was washed, the stylist blow dried my hair but didn't use a brush, just ran their fingers through my hair. Cost $67 read more

I came in early , and just wanted a trim and some layers. She cut three inches off my hair , and kept cutting. My hair is sooooo short , something I told her I did not want. I'm so annoyed, I just got up and just hurry up and left. I came home and attempted to style it but couldn't I feel like crying. I'm so annoyed . What a waste of $45 read more

Jenny cut and colored my hair today and I'm so happy I chose this salon to do my service. I had highlights that were really outgrown and wanted to go back to my natural color and she matched my roots perfectly! Jenny is incredibly sweet and she takes her time on you. Her price was reasonable and I will definitely be back in the future. read more

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haircut? ok. color your hair? Not recommended. way too strong for the color chemicals. no cover at all. meaning after they applied the chemical to your beautiful hairs, it just left in the open. anything in your surrounding will have a chance get to your hair while waiting. especially you catch in a busy time. not sure why they don't put some kind of plastic film, shrink wrap, or that head dome just to protect your exposure from other debris like people haircut or something. I would go somewhere else to color or anything other than basic haircut. also, for some reason they don't wash your hair before or after the cut, even I asked, prior to apply the color. even they have the washing stations for whatever purpose they used for, or for some kind of special guests only. read more

Jenny and her team at Wink Salon are incredibly talented, welcoming, reasonably priced, and professional. I've been going to Jenny for many years (even after moving to Tracy) and she is truly the only hair professional I trust with my mane. She always takes the time to understand my hair goals and consistently delivers beautiful results. Jenny is a true hair color wizard: highly skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about her craft. I always leave the salon feeling refreshed, confident, and so happy with my hair. I highly recommend Jenny and her amazing team at Wink Salon! read more

Jenny did an amazing job on my ash blonde balayage once again! The color always comes out beautifully blended and exactly what I want! Been going to her for years and always consistent! Highly recommend Jenny if you're looking for a colorist who truly knows her craft! read more

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Jenny is super nice and always ready to do her best. Service us awesome! I have been going here for years, never disappointed. read more

This has been such a long over due review I've been wanting to do. But, I have been coming to Jenny (the owner) for the last 4 years and she has always done an amazing job! Jenny knows what's best and her work always come out nice whenever she does my hair. My hair always last pretty long and it always feels so healthy and soft. It definitely gives a boost to my self confidence and always puts a smile on my face. Thank you Jenny again! read more

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Love Jenny. She's does such a great job with my hair every time. She's fun and sassy! We always have a good time.

I asked for a haircut up to my elbows and it was way shorter than what I asked it's up to my chin, and one side is longer than the other side! I didn't not like it at all! read more

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I've been coming to this salon for years. Originally came as a walk in just for a quick trim. Once I tried their deep conditioning treatment and saw how much care they put into each appointment, I've come here for regular trims. $35 for a women's trim and blowout can't be beat! I've always gotten a same day appointment and been treated kindly in the salon. I can't say much about their color, but this is a good place to go in between seeing your colorist to save some $$! read more

I strongly recommend Jenny to everyone. She is an expert in hairdressing and knows the latest trends in the industry. Since my last hair dresser of 8 years messed up my hair and over charged me, I decided to look for a different hair stylist and my friend recommended to contact Jenny. My 2 teen daughters also gets their haircut and styled here too. Jenny and her staffs are friendly and a pro at cutting and layering long thick hair. I'm so happy & relieved to have finally found our new hair salon. read more

i always get my haircut here! i've never got a bad cut. jenny is really good at cutting hair!

Hello manager, I do not appreciate your response and you modifying the facts to cover up. You yelled at me and humiliated even before I could express. I'll let the pictures speak for the service I received. And I said it's ok let's do highlight as I didn't know what ombré was. It's ok for customers to not know. And once you explained I never asked for it again. I asked her about blue shades and how long it's going to take. She decided to not answer, so I tried to break my English and see if she could follow. That's customer trying to help your stylist and valuing her service rather than her not understanding English. You humiliated and yelled at me in front of all clients for asking these basic questions which your stylist was not able to answer. And if cold water was necessary, your stylist never warned me at all. Customers are going to have questions and your job is to fill-in for your stylists if they don't understand English. About earrings, I had asked you if I should remove them and you said no. And your stylist didn't offer to remove the blue color off my earrings. She asked me to go home and wash it myself at first. To which I asked if there was anything she had that would help remove the stain. She then finally removed the stain. My brother had similar bad experience btw interacting with you and dealing with your arrogance. Also you apologized and admitted your stylist was at fault when I was paying at the front desk. You switched there completely. Do you remember? You were just trying to protect your stylist in front of her and other customers. And the moment it was you and me alone you flipped. Look at the service I paid for in the picture below. If you are not an expert you should not be providing this service. You stick to providing haircuts. More tips: Be a good listener read more

Wink Hair Studio - Horrible uneven highlights done! Worst experience! And manager keeps putting up a fight. - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Walked right in and waited some time for a haircut and then wash. My hair was long and prices are reasonable. I hope to find a right hairdresser for my needs next time. (Thinking more layers) This time, thank you Tina! Tina helped recommend what would look good for me. I appreciate that and them. :) read more

Haven't been to this place for 5-7 years bc they seem to not like working with women's hair. I think the labor intensiveness & time it takes to work with long hair is not what the stylist like to do & the outcome shows. My daughter wanted curls for her Senior portrait & initially she did it herself. Later we did a re-take & this was another sitting fee so we thought let's curl her hair at a hair salon. I think the time, money & lack of the stylist listening to the customer's preference was a complete waste. Her sparse curls were not set with hair spray, so by the time the photo session took place, her hair was flat. The stylist also didn't pay much attention to details, like parting the hair straight. Supporting this local business was a mistake. read more

Jenny always does an amazing job for my hair. My family have been coming to her for years and she always does a great job. She's really sweet and she will make sure you love your hair. It's best to show her a photo reference of the look you want to go for and color. read more

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This place is ridiculous. I've been calling all week to try to make an appt for a wash & cut and they just keep telling me to walk in. Okay, I go when they're open and no one is there. I need an appt because I have a baby and can only go during nap times. I can't stand outside and wait for them to be open when they're suppose to be. So unprofessional. read more

I'm so happy that I found Wink Hair Studio! I was looking for a hair salon closer to where we moved and Wink Hair Studio popped up in my search and had great reviews so I wanted to give it a try! I stopped by on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty empty - lucky me! I was able to get a haircut right away. My hair stylist was great - she took her time, was very detailed, and I love that she listened to how I want my bangs to be cut. I've gone to many hair stylists where they don't listen and cut my bangs a lot shorter than I asked. It was a great experience and I was happily surprised by the price point! It's hard to beat that price so I decided to ask about the cost of getting my hair re-colored and made an appointment with Jenny. My appointment was on a Friday at 4pm and it was super busy at the salon! There were a lot of people waiting to get their hair cut. (Note to self - go get a hair cut on an earlier weekday if I ever need one so I don't have to wait in line!) Jenny asked for inspiration pics and also listened to what I wanted. I asked her for her recommendation in some areas and I'm glad I did. I'm happy with how my hair color turned out, and especially for the price! It's very reasonable! I look forward to coming back here for my next haircut :) read more

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No appointment, walked in for a haircut and told them how I wanted it cut. They cut my hair beautifully! Reasonable price, I will be coming back. read more

I found Jenny when I moved to the tri-valley at the beginning of 2020. I initially came from a salon in San Jose. Yes, people in SJ were good but talk about breaking the bank every time I go. I would only go once a year because it was so dang expensive. I even thought about going to my natural hair color so I wouldn't have to keep walking around with brassy, year old, unmaintained hair. I went to Jenny initially to get a babylight/balayage situation and because she's so reasonably priced, I'm able to see her about every 3 months for a tone/trim for upkeep. I love her and my hair! I don't miss San Jose salons at all. I've seen her only 3 times and I'm shocked she remembers me and our previous conversations because she is crazy busy and probably would see a bunch of people everyday. I would recommend making an appointment. The first 2 times I went, I went on a weekday. During those times, her salon was full and her phone was ringing off the hook. The last time I went, I went on Saturday and her phone was ringing, there were people waiting outside because all the waiting chairs inside were full, people coming through walk-in would be asked to come in few hours later. I think it just says something about her salon - people love them for reason. Reasonably priced? Yes! Quality work? Yes! read more

I've had my hair cut by 3 different stylists here. Haven't left disappointed. I cut my hair short today and absolutely love it. $30 for women's hair cut. I always call ahead to see if they're available for a walk-in. I've never been turned away. read more

So, you'll get what you paid for... $25-$35 for a cut. I made an appointment for 5, was asked to wait a little. They started at 5:25. I asked for a trim, layers, and curtain bangs. She readily said okay, marked on my back where i wanted the cut, and she seemed confident so I went with it. Also who am I kidding? I don't know how to cut hair! I'm not going to micromanage. But after I noticed that she was going to do my bangs without asking me about my part preference (I had my hair in a hat and my part was crooked), ... I intervened. I also saw that other hairdressers asked their clients about their part. She kept trimming from where she originally cut it so my hair is way shorter than I expected (there goes all my COVID hard work). Also, nothing is even, it's not thinned out, my "curtain bangs" are wispy, and normally i don't care about hair, it will grow out .. but this just makes me kind of sad. Because I'd rather have long bedraggled hair than go back to eighth grade. Oh. Another thing that bothered me was she put no hair protection product in my hair before she began straightening it to the point where it STEAMED even though my hair was dry. I think it's a great place for kids and people who don't care about their hair. I'm not dropping the name of the person although i will say i haven't seen her name in the 5-star reviews. So if you go here, maybe request people specifically? Also this took almost an hour .. for a cut. No wash. read more

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The reason why I would give them a 5 stars is perhaps I have been going to Wink for the past 10 years! Just like any salon with multiple hairstylist, you can pretty much spot which one you prefer after you have experienced all of the stylists. Ms Jenny is incredible and yes she's busy and in demand but she would always make sure you are taking care off ... if you set the appointment ahead of time and you happen to walk in and she's still with somebody, she always ask if another stylist will work .. you can just say Yay or Nay:) I was reading some of the reviews and I get it .. some are upset because of service but so far which is on the last 10 years -- I never had issues with their service and Ms Jenny and the rest of the sytlist is great! read more

Came in for a hair consultation because I wanted balayage. They told me to straighten my hair and come back. Definitely a red flag if you have curly hair. I wouldn't even recommend walking in for a consultation lol. read more

Sooo, I've been overdue to get my hair done in a long time. The last time I had my hair professionally dyed or cut was about 3 years ago. With the covid situation, everyone's trying to do their own DIY haircuts and dyes, which doesn't always turn out nice lol. I got sick in November and having my hair super long and messy made me feel even worse, so I chopped it all off on my own. I didn't care whether it was uneven, I just wanted it gone. After a few weeks, I came back to my senses and realized I needed to fix this asap! I contacted Jenny who was able to help me out. Jenny is amazing! She is so sweet and kind, easy to talk to. She doesn't try to sell you short. She even offered me water and chocolates, such a sweetheart! She made the whole process smooth and quick! We agreed that I like to have my hair low maintenance so we decided to do the balayage so that it's less work when it grows out. I was also worried my hair would fall out bc Ive been having issues with that lately. But my hair wasn't that damaged after the bleaching bc she put so much protectant. I don't have a good photo of my before haircut, but this is around the same time. And here is the after! Thank you so much Jenny! Hope to see you again in a few months for a touch up! read more

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Where to begin! Early this year I decided to get my hair done. A good friend of mine recommended Jenny's salon to me. Of course seeing her work on someone close to me who trusted her I had to reach out. I reached out to Jenny in February of this year, then the world shut down. Waiting so many months like everyone else to feel some type of "normalcy" Jenny was so responsive and helpful regarding when she would be opening up again. 7-8 months later ... I lost count Once the salons opened again, Jenny reached out and asked for my hair ideas, she was very informative with my many questions and ideas. We quick consult and it was off to the races to schedule a date. Come to October 13, 2020 the day has arrived!!! Finally getting my hair fixed and achieve my hair goals! And JENNY DID JUST THAT! I can't even begin to describe what magic she did to my hair, but girl she did that! Okay, okay I'll just let my before and after pics speak for itself. read more

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May was able to take care of me and my husband Joe. She listens well and carries out what you want. Definitely recommend her.

I can finally say, I have found my salon. It is so hard to find a good and experienced colorist that does not charge an arm and a leg in the Bay Area. Jenny did a color correction on my hair and NAILED the exact color I was asking for. I have really thick hair, but Jenny spent every minute she had with me and she paid attention to the littlest details. She didn't pass me onto an assistant like most places do. She does everything by herself from start to end. All the workers there are so professional and sweet. They clean the salon from corner to corner once they are closed (I know this because I was the last customer there). It's hard to find a salon that does good work and is affordable. I almost don't want to write this review because this is the best kept secret, but people deserve to have good hair charged at a decent price. I am a tough critic, and I am telling you this salon passes in my book! read more

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I love love Wink, it is a very low key non pretentious salon. I followed my hair dresser Amy here and she is that rare unicorn, she has brought my hair back from the dead. So I will follow her wherever she goes. My hair is curly and difficult to manage for some stylist, not for Amy, I leave that salon with silky hair. However, I want to say that the ladies that work there are all wonderful. They are skilled at cutting, hair dye and all kinds of styles. The owner is very very nice and the salon is super super clean. Now let's talk about the amazing job they do without leaving your wallet empty. The prices are super reasonable for the level of service. Highly recommend Wink. read more

Incredible, caring service. I called and walked in with desperate need for help with my hair. My previous stylist left me busted and my bleached hair had started to turn green! They immediately made time to take care of my hair and help me feeling better. Thank you so much Jenny, and everyone else there. I am a fan for life now! read more

Jenny is absolutely amazing. She does get so busy because she is the best in the entire Bay Area. She listens to you and will give you the color you envision. It's so incredibly hard to find a stylist in all of NorCal that is an expert in Asian-blonde, and that's why I can not refer Jenny enough to all my family and friends. I've been going to Jenny for over 5 years and she is the sweetest gal who treats her clients like family. To top it all off, all her stylists are warm, friendly, professional and very skilled. So glad I found Jenny's salon, my whole family & closest friends go here read more

Wink Hair Studio - Jenny is amazing. I just let her do what she feels with my hair and it's always better than what I anticipated:) - Hair Salons Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I had hair cut by Linh! She's very gentle on shampooing and did a wonderful job on my hair cut. Would definitely recommend her. She's a great listener and asks your opinions before she cuts. Walk ins are welcome. I waited for about 30 minutes, walk-in on a Sunday at noon. read more

I called in on a Monday night to ask if they accept walk-ins for 615PM as I badly needed a haircut. Being a mom of 2, I haven't had time for pampering, so when they said YES! It felt like I was approved for a vacation. My stylist was Sarah, she was accommodating. Washed my hair and did a great job with my A-line bob. I showed her a picture and it was exactly how I like it. She was meticulous and took her time to make it perfect, once in a while she would ask my input about the length and style. There was enough conversation, not too chatty and nor was it awkward. It was the best experience. I recommend this salon and Sarah! Would definitely be back! read more

Got my hair dyed and trimmed and I absolutely loved my time there they made it feel so welcoming for it being my first time with them! Definitely will be coming back :) not only did I get my hair done that day but they told me that winks owner has a sister and her sister owned mini nails three doors down !! Same plaza!! And you guessed it!! I got my nails done after and it was just the most pampering day! read more

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went in today and was helped by Judy, my hair looks beautiful! thank you Judy see you again next time.

Me and my family have been going to Wink for the last 8 years since we moved to Castro Valley and we would never go anywhere else. We've gotten great cuts for a great price everytime. 10/10 recommend you go here read more

Highly recommend this hair salon. I walked in on Friday afternoon without an appointment and May was immediately able to help me. She was very thorough with the hair wash and highly skilled in cutting hair. I love my new hairstyle and it's exactly what I envisioned! read more