Five stars for Justin!! I am new to the Bay, hadn't yet found the colorist who would understand my…read morehair and the look I wanted. I booked with Justin at Salon 1500 based on reviews. He reached out for a conversation before I came in and I knew I was in good hands. And then I was BLOWN AWAY by what he was able to achieve!! I had expected it would take a few visits to get there. Justin knows hair!! There is a science and an art to color, especially for those of us wanting dimensional color. Justin has both expertise and artistry!! I'm just delighted. I want to also mention that the salon itself is lovely. Spacious and airy, with a sweet back patio. I loved the art, too. The whole experience was uplifting! Justin is easy to talk to, the vibes are chill. I'm including before and after photos in hopes that my review might help someone else in a similarly desperate situation. You can trust Justin at Salon 1500!! He's awesome!!

I made an appointment with Hailey for a color and cut correction after a particularly bad…read moreexperience with the stylist I'd been seeing for years (elsewhere in Alameda). Hailey took the time to understand what I was looking for and explained the process in the way that I understood. She made recommendations for color and services to help my damaged hair in a way that was clear she was doing what was best for me and my hair and not upselling at all. She even took the time to redo the color on my roots when it didn't come out quite right the first time (due to my hair's porosity not her mistake). I am so happy with how it turned out! Pics are before (poor highlights and cut and damage) and after (root cover up, red highlights and toner, subtle layers)

I had such a great experience with Tina! She did an amazing job on both my color and haircut. I've…read morebeen going to Tina for a few years now, and she has always been so talented, kind, and consistent. She always takes the time to listen to what I'm looking for and makes sure I leave loving my hair. Tina is so sweet, talented, and really pays attention to the details. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I'm so glad I found her and will definitely continue coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone you can trust with your hair!

SHORT STORY: TINA chemically burned my hair at the root and…read moreleft me signifiant hair loss and painful injuries . Do not be mislead by the 5 star reviews. LONG STORY: My stylist in San Franciso retired and I made an appointment with TINA because she presented herself as an expert in hair straightening services. TINA confidently assured me of her many years of experience and familiarity with Keratin Straightening, Brazilian Blowout and Japanese Thermal Reconditioning. The appointment was a disaster. Not only did TINA appear unfamiliar with Japanese Thermal Reconditioning procedures, but she simultaneously worked on another client while treating my hair - this is something I have never experienced in 30 plus years of getting my hair chemically straightened. TINA sat me on her chair and went straight to applying the solution. She didn't bother assessing the quality of my hair or even washing it. Looking back, the instant she started working on me, I felt I was in trouble. Unfortunately I simply didn't want to believe that someone with 20 years of experience did not know what they were doing and I was being lied to. I finally spoke up while she was focused on the other client, as I had to alert her that my scalp was burning. By that point, significant damage had occurred. I now have blisters on my scalp, with patches of hair crisped and dead at the roots; my hair is so severely burned it's stuck to my scalp. What's left of my hair feels like Velcron - frizzy, dry and immovable. Since the treatment, I've been losing hair at an alarming rate -- I find burned strands broken hair and tufts of cuticled hair everywhere I turn. This experience has left me with visible bald patches and ongoing hair loss that constantly reminds me of the damage TINA had done. I had invested many years and thousands of dollars into maintaining my hair, I beat myself up every day for trusting TINA. This single appointment has undone decades of effort. If my hair cuticle is not damaged permanent, it will still take years for my hair to recover. The physical, financial, and emotional toll has been devastating. Once my scalp heals, I will need to be fitted for a wig, yet another expense incurred due to TINA's lies and incompetence. I asked for a one inch trim - she cut off at least 5 inches. In hindsight she chopped off my hair because she had burned it. As I walked back to my car I finally had a chance to touch my hair and felt the severity of the damage. I immediately returned and showed TINA the damage she had caused. She told me to come back for a conditioning treatment. I had to leave for another appointment, and I was in too much shock to even argue with her. I came back in a week later and TINA told me she wanted to do a Keratin Treatment on it!!!! I told her she wasn't getting anywhere near my hair again and asked for my money back. She refused; TINA attempted to place the blame on me, claiming the treatment failed because my hair was "too dry". She then had the audacity to tell me it's my fault because I told her I've had the service done before. Indeed I've had Japanese Thermal Reconditioning done countless times with excellent results by real experts who knew what they were doing. I couldn't believe TINA was not taking any responsibility. My only recourse was ask another stylist working at the salon to look at my scalp an touch my hair. At that point she got scared, broke out in hives and gave me a refund. Looks to me like she's willing to say and do anything to pay for the new house she's building down the street. This experience has been deeply distressing, and I hope it serves as a warning to others seeking any kind of service from TINA.

I've been going to Lilly for years. She's so good at what…read moreshe does. She's very easy to talk to, she never tries to sell me products or treatments. She asks what you want and she gets it done! The Salon is calm and spacious. Very nice clean bathroom. Lilly also work so well with kids. My daughter also loves going to see her

First-time customer here. Made an appointment with Lilly but she's still working on her previous…read moreclient so I had to wait an extra 10-15 minutes. No biggie b/c the place seems clean all around and I was in no rush. When it's my turn, I requested the "textured, two-block with a close fade". Lilly proceeded to pin my hair up, worked the fade down to a 1.5" guard, and then shampooed/conditioned my hair. She seemed very comfortable to talk to during my appointment. However, all the positive energy stopped flowing when I returned back to her chair. She asked me if I wanted a side-part, which was the first red flag b/c a two-block is usually a mid-part. As for texturing, there's barely any scissor work involved; all she did was used the thinning scissor (the one with teeth) in a few places and that's it. Her primary tool was the electric razor which seemed very basic and left me wondering if she'd ever worked on men's hairstyles before. Out the door, I paid $40 for a haircut that my barber could've done a better job at.

I've been going to Kelly for years. She's very good at her profession. I always feel so good after…read moregetting my hair done. I just recently had a baby and in desperate need of a hair refresh. She gave me a fresh color and it turned out so good.

I was a first time customer. Asked for Kelly the owner of a salon as my friend recommended her. The…read moreexperience besides being disappointing was extremely disrespectful. I didn't like what my hair looked like. I told her in between I wanted it to be different and she kept insisted that since she already put product in it that's she can't do anything. So I was like it looks like I had a shower and just towel dried it. I asked for her to at least wash my hair and blow dry it again so I could see what the cut would look like. I kept requesting. Saying that I need to feel good when I leave here but all she said was I can't because i have customers waiting. And then she got so frustrated and was like ok if you're so unhappy just leave. And so I did. I felt so terrible. I finally just got my hair back after having massive hair loss after being sick and for her to disrespect me and my hair that way just felt so bad. And to think it's the owner itself who behaved this way. Feel bad for the others who work there - hope they're good. Regardless never going back there. Hope your experience is better

I made an appointment online with Nelly on a Saturday around 3PM requesting for a haircut. She is…read moreso friendly and listened to how I typically style my hair and how much I wanted cut. She also made sure before she did larger cuts that I was comfortable with the length and letting me know how my hair would flow if I went one way vs the other. My haircut took around an hour and half with a wash, cut and blow dry. I definitely recommend Nelly for your future cuts! Plenty of parking and located in a plaza next to dollar tree and a nailshop.

iSalon is my go-to spot for haircuts! I've been seeing Brenda for multiple years and continue to…read morecome back. Brenda is wonderful and super knowledgeable and friendly. She's great and so skilled at haircuts/coloring/styling. I also love that she is easy to talk to, and often shares helpful tips/techniques, so that I can maintain my hair and keep it healthy. The salon is clean and well-maintained, and they are located in a small plaza, so parking is not an issue. Definitely recommend visiting iSalon, if you're looking for an awesome salon in Alameda!

I wanted a new layered cut with bangs and showed Sunny some inspo pics. She did a great job with my…read morenew style! Highly recommend. And the IMAGE Studios salon setting is perfect with lots of free parking up front and other amenities in the shopping center.

I was itching for a haircut. I stumbled across So Fetch on Instagram. I loved that I can book…read morethrough the GlossGenius website. There is a small deposit that you need to pay to secure a spot. Booking process was a breeze. Vivian, my hair stylist, was sooooo funny and personable. We talked about the length I wanted, if I wanted face-fame bangs, and I wanted more layers. My hair feels so refreshed, lighter, and healthier. I have found my new hairstylist..I'm thinking about going back to get my hair colored from her. Her work looks amazing!

I've been coming here for yearssss. I used to have Kelly cut my hair, but then she moved away so I…read morestarted working with Cindy, not sure who I liked better! Cindy is amazing, friendly and I never leave disappointed. Her pricing is way more affordable than these new age barber shops that want an arm and a leg for a simple cut, they make you reserve you apt weeks in advance, and by the time you get there your still going to be waiting around the lobby for 20-40 min after your scheduled apt time. Maybe I just had a few bad experiences with those places but ever since I found beauty cuts I never went back to the normal "barber shop" style places.

If you are a dude looking for a place to do Asian men's hair and a nice fade then look no further…read more I've been coming here for years and they are my go to place for a cut in Alameda. When other places have raised their prices, they have slowly gone up with inflation but kept prices reasonable. Service has always been great, they make sure to prioritize your appointment (sometimes a gentle reminder helps) and when things aren't busy walk-ins are welcome. It's a great place for a cut and reminds me of the haircut places in so-cal!

Ellie is hands down the best stylist I've ever been to. With most stylists, I spend the first week…read moremourning the loss of my hair and wishing a little less had been taken off. I've never experienced that with Ellie--not once. She takes the time to truly understand what you want and how you want to look, and somehow manages to get it right every time. I leave feeling like the best version of myself, not like I'm waiting for my hair to grow back. I can't say enough good things about her. Highly, highly recommend!

I only get my haircut about twice a year, and the last couple years since finding Spank salon I…read moreonly come to Yao. It's very hard to find someone who cuts Asian hair well and Yao, does it perfectly each time! He's always super friendly too and easy to chat with. He takes his time cutting your hair and keeps asking questions to keep you involved in the process to make sure it's what you want. My family lives in Alameda, but I live in Elk Grove l, and I will happily drive back and wait until I'm back in Alameda to get my haircut here. It's super easy to book on their website too.

Jessie is the only person I trust with my head and hair!!…read more Now it's been like 6 yrs and she's always learning new techniques. The latest one is cashmere balayage and I love it!!

It's crazy to say but I've been getting my hair done by Jessie for the past 11 years, and I truly…read morecan't recommend her enough. Over the years, I've watched her grow from renting a chair in different salons to accomplishing the amazing milestone of owning her own space. It's been so inspiring to see her success. Jessie is incredibly sweet, selfless, and one of the most personable people you'll ever meet. I'll admit I once made the mistake of going somewhere else, and quickly learned my lesson-- no one compares to her work or the experience she provides. Going blonde isn't a quick process, but Jessie always checks in throughout the appointment to make sure you're comfortable. She truly cares about the health of your hair and is always continuing her education to stay up to date with the best techniques. She also recommends high-quality products to help you maintain your hair between visits. I constantly get compliments on my hair, and it's all thanks to Jessie's talent. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about their clients and takes pride in their craft, leave it into the hands of Jessie!!

Been coming here for years. Totally trust Sandy with my hair always does a great job 10 star placeread more

I brought my boys here yesterday to get a haircut. We didn't make an appointment but luckily the…read morewait was only 20 minutes. The boys now want their particular hair styles so when I found this place they agreed to it. The vibe inside was very nice and chill. The ladies work hard and work fast to make sure clients are happy. The boys loved their haircuts and now I think this will be our new spot