I had both my trial and my wedding day hair and makeup done by Marilyn, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we met, she made me feel comfortable, listened closely to what I wanted, and was incredibly responsive. Marilyn has the range to create everything from minimalistic looks to full glam, and I appreciated that she never pushed me in either direction. We found the perfect in-between, and during the trial, she patiently worked with me to tweak my makeup and try different hairstyles until it felt just right. Marilyn is also such a wonderful person. She's warm, easy to talk to, and made both the trial and my wedding morning feel calm and enjoyable. She's also part of a network of artists who can step in if something unexpected happens, which gave me extra peace of mind leading up to the big day. Marilyn an incredibly talented artist, and I feel so lucky she was the one who helped me get ready for my wedding day. Thanks Marilyn! read more

Had a nice hair service here. Got a haircut which comes with a shampoo/dry. Naomi is super nice and really makes sure she is giving you the cut that you want and will check in along the way. Pricy but worth it, I think I'll get a haircut with more layers next time for the price that is charged :) Would definitely come back, you can tell she is trained very well and really listens to what you want. So happy I found her salon because the last one I went to near Lake Merritt messed up my haircut pretty bad. Would recommend! read more

The best place for keratin and hair cut for me in the bay area. The owner's attention is always the best vibe of the day. I have been doing my hair with her for 20 years and I hope for another 20 years. Maura read more

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I was so grateful to find Naomi! She gave me the best hair consultation I've ever had at the start of my balayage appointment. She explained very clearly how different treatments would affect my hair and the maintenance/care that would be required afterwards. I felt very listened to and that she had fully taken my concerns into account. Once we settled on the color, she quickly got started on painting my hair. Naomi is super nice to talk to and made me feel very comfortable as someone who can be more quiet. I loved the results and could not stop looking at my hair after my appointment. Thank you again Naomi! read more

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When I drove from San Jose to Oakland for a haircut and have my hair dyed, that clearly tells how much I love Naomi's work. I was her client from the previous hair salon and followed to her new place. The new place is super clean and cozy. Parking is much easier than the previous location. I haven't had my hair dyed since I had my baby. I wasn't sure which color is best suited me. When I told her I don't want to bleach my hair anymore. She then recommended to try out this new color, which I loved it! Also, I came there wanting an A-line haircut but she talked me out of it , which the new haircut came out so lovely. Thanks for a phenomenal job Naomi... Will see you again soon!!! read more

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The space is magical with very welcoming energy, yeah, meat is the only person who I will let cut my hair! read more

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I'm so happy I found Naomi! She's my go to hair stylist from now on. I've had two sessions with her so far and she always takes care of my hair. I don't dye my hair a lot mainly because I worry about the maintenance but she taught me a lot on how to take care of my hair. So far I think I'm doing pretty well! i have already scheduled my appointment with her in a few months! Sidenote: My appointments with her are usually pretty early so for my first session, I wasn't able to get breakfast. Naomi was so kind by offering to pick up breakfast for me while we wait for my hair. I really appreciated her gesture! read more

Ngan is great. I came in for a new style: undercut, she told me that if I wanted to keep the back long that I need to gel it or else it get messy and sticks up, I insisted to keep it long and she listened. She is flexible to accommodate my requests and turns it into a next level styling. read more

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In twenty+ years of adulthood, I never felt loyal to a stylist until I met Naomi! I have a lot of hair for a long time I kept it shorter than I preferred just to keep the weight of it down. Naomi was the first stylist who suggested keeping the length I liked and just removing some of the bulk of it. Now when I get my hair cut, it feels great and the layers give it such nice shape and movement. She has also done bayalage color on my hair a couple times and I like the color/tone she's recommended and it's grown out really naturally in between colors which I love since im not very good at regular visits. The new space is sunny and comfortable and I was surprised how easy parking was right in front. read more

I've been going to Naomi for about a year now and she's taken me from dark to light and long to short. I 1000000% trust her with my hair and that she'll make me look good when I leave her salon and for weeks after. I always look forward to seeing Naomi and having her color and cut my hair. She has such a relaxing and sweet presence. Talking to her is like talking to a close friend and I feel taken care of as she does her magic. She's my fairy godmother. read more

I've finally found a stylist I love! My hair comes out so beautiful each time. I'm always at awe with the results. Her service is 10++ read more

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Naomi is amazing! I have been going to her for hair cuts/color/styling for several years now, and I love her so much I hired for her my wedding to do my hair and make-up, my mom's, my mother in law, and all 8 of my bridesmaids. She did a hair and make-up trial for both me and my mom prior to the wedding and she made it such a fun day - she's SO easy to five feedback to and has such a talent for making your vision come true, she really listens to what you want and what you care about. Come wedding day, she brought 3 of her incredibly talented fellow hair and make-up artists to work with everyone and they did a phenomenal job. Everyone looked beautiful and most importantly - still looked like themselves. Naomi was easy to work with, incredibly fair with pricing, and was a big factor in making my wedding day as amazing as it was. I also have to note - our wedding day came with a POURING rain storm - my hair and make-up didn't BUDGE. I was shocked, she did such a great job! Thank you!! read more

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Naomi is the BEST. After my previous hair stylist moved away, I searched around, and thank goodness I found Naomi, my new go-to person I can trust my hair with! She is welcoming, attentive, and takes the time to listen to any questions I have. She has done my balayage, gloss/toner, and haircuts. Each time I have left her salon loving my new hair. Definitely recommend the salon and Naomi. read more

Naomi is super friendly and gives you great tips how to take care of your hair. She's life hair saver! I cut my hair and cut it horribly, I was in amazing hands and I'm definitely grateful I felt amazing coming out of her salon. read more

Naomi is amazing, I have been coming to her to get my hair color and cut for years. She's professional and patient. My hair always looks so beautiful after. She takes her time and asked me tons of questions before my session. Thank you Naomi read more

Naomi is the best! If you're looking for your wedding hair and makeup artist in the Bay Area look no further! Naomi is your girl! She made me feel comfortable and is so friendly, professional and super easy to communicate exactly the look you're going for. I had no idea where to start by looking for a MUA for my wedding but Naomi nailed my exact vision for what I wanted in my trial and made me look and feel beautiful on my wedding day. She saved the day and also helped with my wedding hair when my stylist was a no show. I can't thank her enough for making me look and feel beautiful on my special day. 10 stars if possible!!! Makeup was flawless!! read more

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I've had two haircuts from Naomi and both times felt listened to and the results have been perfection! Thank you Naomi!

I have not gotten a hair cut for a while so my hair was in really bad condition - uneven and damaged with split end. I just want a simple trim to solve my problem but Naomi suggested I should add layer to hair to get rid of the split ends and still keep the length I want. I was so glad I listened Naomi's suggestion, my hair looks a lot healthier and easier to manage now. Naomi was very sweet and gentle with her hands. I didn't feel any tug or pull while she gave my hair a blow out. She also does hair styling and makeup so that was good to know for future events. read more

Amazing service! Very knowledgeable and recommended several people. Did I say I got many compliments read more

Naomi is amazing! I've gotten balayage done twice from her now and I was very satisfied both times. She communicates with you throughout the process to make sure it turns out the way you want, and is also clear on what to expect. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

I don't normally write reviews, but I found Naomi on Yelp after searching for a place that could do detailed layers on very flat straight hair. She was extremely friendly and meticulous in what she did. I showed her specific reference pictures and she made sure we were both had the same idea. She is extremely careful not to cut off too much as she triple checked and showed me what the length would look like. She was also very transparent about the health of my hair and what is best for taking care of it or styling it! I will definitely be back, because I am extremely picky about hair and I absolutely loved the final product. read more

I do not really write review on yelp, but Azura hair salon is amazing. The hair salon is nicely remodel, clean, and relax. Ngan ( Naomi) is an excellent stylist. She spends time with me and will take time making adjustment. She did my hair exactly the way I wanted. I will definitely go back to her again. TOTALLY RECOMMEND read more

I'm so happy to have found a hairstylist I trust and enjoy. Naomi is a true professional not only in her stylist skills, but also in her people skills. She always wants to understand exactly what I want but also gives me good advice, which I appreciate. I couldn't ask for more from a hairstylist. read more

Ngan is very personable, professional, and talented. I went to her for a balayage in September and followed with a toning in December of 2022. The results were great! She was attentive, listened to my opinions, offered her own, and laid out realistic results for my natural hair color. She provided plenty of tips, which I took to heart and the color is still great after 5 months. I will always return to her for any hair color needs. read more

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I got a fantastic haircut and color from Naomi. I loved that she spent time listening to what I wanted, talking to me about different options, and explaining pros and cons. She wanted to make sure I understood what she was doing. Her attention to detail and care for my needs and wants were wonderful. And of course, my hair looks and feels beautiful and more healthy. Naomi is super awesome, go see her! read more

You know it's legit when they use SCISSOR to cut your side instead of clipper. Got my hair cut by Ngan (Naomi) and I loved it. The head massage during the hair wash was amazing!!! Can't wait till my next appointment :) read more

I came here with my grandmother to get our haircuts. Naomi did a phenomenal job. She really understood the looks we where going for & asked all the right questions to how we typically style our hair in order us to get the new looks we where going do. I highly recommend going to her if your looking for a new hairstylist. She is a little pricey. However she is worth every penny! read more

I have very thick wavy hair and it has really hard to find a good stylist that can shape my hair so it does not look like a pyramid a few weeks after the cut. Naomi knows how to cut my hair and it keeps it shape for a long time. read more

This trip coming back home to visit my family, I was recommended by a close friend to Naomi for a unique hair color. She did an amazing job to get the exact hair color that I wanted. More than that, I feel like she has put a lot of passion and didn't hesitate to spend her time to make sure that she meets the client's needs. Will definitely be back every time I come back home. read more

Naomi was amazing! So kind and took her time with me. She even showed me how to finger-curl my hair. My husband says it's the best cut I've ever had (and I agree). Her office is clean and welcoming. Will 100% go again! read more

Azura Salon with Naomi is the best place for hair in all of the Bay Area. In fact, even as I have relocated around the country, I continue to time my visits to make sure I can return to get my hair done with Naomi. She is a very talented stylist with an eye for what styles will work for each individual. She is also thoughtful about what kind of maintenance a cut will need. And beyond that, she is incredibly fun and kind and I always enjoy the time I get to spend with her at Azura. read more

Naomi is so great! I showed her a couple of different pictures of some styles I liked, she was able to take them and give me a few suggestions of how she could cut my hair to give me that look but also make the styles work best for me. I love how my hair looks and feels. My favorite haircut I've had in a long time! read more

so happy with my cut, color, and experience with azura salon. naomi is so kind and most importantly, she knows hair and how to deliver amazing results. with a wealth of hair knowledge to share throughout the appointment, she made sure i left with what i wanted. theres metered parking on valdez so i really appreciated that she offered to walk over every two hours and re-up while i was processing in the chair. excited for all future appointments with her! read more

I was in need of a haircut and wanted to try a new hairdresser so I looked on Yelp and found Naomi. Naomi is a friendly person but she is not really good with haircuts despite all the positive reviews. I have long hair with some layers and all I asked for was a shorter length with some layers, nothing crazy or difficult. I believe this is a haircut that is commonly asked for. However, Naomi messed it up. My hair is uneven all over, thinned out and shorter than I'd like. She said she thins out everyone's hair and asked me if it was ok to thin out some hair, I gave her the go ahead but honestly, it's not a good look. This is probably the worst haircut I've had in a while. I can't do anything to it to make it look decent so I've been wearing a hat, waiting for it to grow out. It really looks like a $15 haircut, not the $125 she charged me before tips. read more

it was my first ever hair cut and i'm honestly very happy with the results! not only i am satisfied with my new haircut but she gives really good tips and was honest about what suits or best for my hair in terms of product and cut. i would trust her again with my hair. she's honestly amazing!! :) read more

Naomi has done such an amazing job with my hair, I'm always thrilled with the results! The keratin treatment I got with her has lasted longer than the last 3 keratin treatments I got at other salons. My hair hasn't been this healthy in years! The color she puts in my hair doesn't fade and her hair cuts are always on point. I highly recommend Naomi and know I can always trust her to do a great job with my hair! read more

Azura is my new go to hair salon. Naomi is simply wonderful! She took the time to give me the exact cut that i wanted and she even gave me amazing tips on how to style my hair. I loved my experience here at Azura salon. Best hair salon ever! Thank you Naomi ! read more

Naomi is so great! She's very attentive to what you are looking for and she gives you exactly the look that you ask for. She's also extremely knowledgeable and has great judgment about hair and length and general styling. I couldn't recommend her more, she's also a lovely person to be around and she makes the experience relaxing and enjoyable. read more

MUST VISIT! I came out with the BEST HAIRCUT I have received in a very long time. Naomi made me feel very welcome and she was very attentive to the kind of haircut I was looking for. Before cutting my hair, she made sure we were on the same page. Definitely recommend going here for your next haircut!! read more

My friend recommended Naomi to me and wow I'm so glad I came to see her!! I got one of the best haircuts I've ever had. Naomi was warm and friendly and really listened to what I wanted. She triple checked the length and style I wanted and was so precise with her cutting. She worked her magic and wow I'm so impressed. Really friendly and easy to chat with as well. Can't wait to go back and get my color done! read more