Crissy&#x27;s Colors &amp; Cuts

I was so impressed with my visit here a few days ago. I called last minute hoping that there was…read moreany openings within the next 2 weeks for a bleach and tone and cut. They just had a cancellation and said they could take me in 2 hours. I am very picky about my hair as I have baby fine hair that any accidental cut can lead to a bald spot. I have only ever had 2 other hairdressers I have loved. Diane was AMAZING. She was very concerned about not damaging my hair during the bleaching process and was very sweet. As soon as she washed out the bleach I could tell the platinum was going to come out perfect which never happens. She was also amazing with her cutting skills. She had taken a before and after (I know I was really due for a cut) and I was shocked about just how badly it was needed. Highly recommend her and was very impressed in general. Will definitely be back.

I had been going to this place for years 5+ for hair cuts, Brazilian blow outs, and color. However…read moreI stopped going after I was quoted $600 to bleach my hair. My hair was virgin and not even long. This left a sour taste and I have not returned since. I am now traveling outside of Oakland to do my hair.

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BIBO Salon

4.4(212 reviews)

1.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I returned for my third haircut, the first one with Georgina and the second one was with Itzel and…read morethe third one was with Georgina and it is literal perfection. I don't even have words for how happy I am with both of their work. I am 45 and these are the best haircuts I've ever gotten. I'm so glad that they're right down the street from me and I feel like I would be in amazing hands with either stylist. I'm obsessed with how my hair looks.

Emma was fantastic, so thorough and patient with the haircut and styling. She gave me exactly what…read moreI asked for- long seamless layers for volume and movement and keeping it thick and full at the end. The vibe was peaceful and calm.

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Salon 1500

4.7(778 reviews)

4.0 mi

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

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!!

Hair done by Masooda My experience here was very…read moredisappointing. My hair was 100% virgin hair and had never been dyed before. I naturally have dark brown hair, and I came in with an inspiration picture asking for an autumn copper-brown reddish color. They were very confident that they could make the color I wanted happen, which made me feel comfortable moving forward with the service. After the first round, she was already getting ready to send me home, but I told her I was not happy with the results because my hair barely looked different from when I came in. It stayed mostly the same dark brown, except for some patchy plum-colored areas. I paid $120 for that first service. After I explained that I was unhappy, she recommended bleaching my hair to get me closer to the lighter copper-brown reddish color I originally asked for. What bothered me was that before starting the bleach, she never told me she would also be doing another client's hair color at the same time. While the bleach was sitting in my hair, there was one point where she was away for about 40 minutes. I was so nervous about the bleach sitting in my hair that I actually started a timer myself because I did not want anything to happen to my hair. She was also leaving at other times in between for around 20 to 30 minutes while working on the other client. I really wish my hair had been monitored more closely throughout the bleaching process, especially because of how light it ended up becoming. Instead of the autumn copper-brown reddish color from my inspiration picture, I ended up with orange and blonde hair. I paid another $230 for the second service, bringing my total to $350. I am extremely disappointed that I spent $350, went through two rounds of color and bleaching on previously virgin hair, and still did not receive anything close to what I originally asked for. If you have naturally dark virgin hair and are looking to go lighter, based on my experience, I would definitely not recommend this place.

Balayage by Rachelle

Styled by Tiffany! Text 619.992.2932 or call 510.522.2881

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Platinum blondes and long bobs done by Tiffany

Sweetroots Salon

4.9(38 reviews)

5792.7 mi

Amati was my hairdresser. I was looking for someone I could use as a backup for when my hairdresser…read moregoes on vacation. I was so happy to find that she is a VERY talented and fun hairdresser! Also, the place has a really beautiful atmosphere and everyone is super friendly. I highly recommend this place!

Got the best blow out today! Will definitely be back. I loved the vibe in the salon and how…read morefriendly everyone is!

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We chopped off several inches, refreshed my curtain bangs, and updated my color.

Le Rebelle Hair Team

4.5(178 reviews)

2.2 mi•Old Oakland

•$

Basic wash cut and dry at a reasonable price at the back of a nail salon run by a sweet viet guy…read morewho's very skillful and also a great conversationalist. What more can a girl ask for?

So I came in to meet Chris after reading the reviews. I am someone with extremely long hair and he…read morewas able to take care of it spectacularly. While I was sitting there he shared me a lot of his stories about Vietnam and it was really fun listening to his stories. The location was in the Diva nail studio and he just had a chair in the back. But it gave old school vibes Just you and the barber. Nothing fancy. However it gave me everything I wanted and for a price of 30$, it was a total steal. He's my new barber for as long as I stay in Oakland Tip: The location is 489 8th street Oakland ca at diva nails salon. His old location listed on yelp has closed down. It's only a block down from the old location.

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So Fetch Salon

4.9(24 reviews)

3.2 mi

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!

Bold fun peek a boos

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Juni Salon

4.0(140 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

Just got a haircut and a digital perm! Almost exactly what i expected! Look wavy and cute! The 2…read moreladies who were helping me were so nice and kind. the whole process took about almost 4 hours. The only reason I did not give a 5 star is because i mentioned to her how short i want my hair to be cut (about my chest area) but without warning she just cut and cut and she was so fast before i can say anything the hair is already shorter than what I wanted and unfortunately i can't stop her or even have time to say anything. i wish she communicate more with me while cutting. But it turned out So so good and i love it! so i am ok with the result, but I just wish my hair is a bit longer! I made a TikTok video from the process please check it out! TikTok format made it impossible for me to upload the video here. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWtDuh2/?k=1

I got a really good haircut from this salon! My hair was damaged on the ends from bleaching and not…read morebeing cut for a year. I asked my hair cutter if she could trim the ends without losing much length and she did a great job. She layered my hair in such a way that she gave me volume, which my stick straight Asian hair never had. Afterwards people complimented how fresh and healthy my hair looked and asked me where I got my hair cut. I will probably be back for a digital perm or highlights!

Trim with layers which added volume!

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After the cut

Shed

4.6(157 reviews)

2.1 mi

I am so excited that I found Shed and my amazing new colorist Tracy. She did a phenomenal job on…read moremy hair and is a great communicator. Also a very sweet human being. The salon is spacious with tall ceilings and on a cool block and overall it was a very high quality experience.

Kelly was my stylist and she was awesome. I showed her a picture and got exactly what I was looking…read morefor and more. Super friendly too. Thanks Kelly!

The before

The bangs inspo

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My reference photo

Fox and Belle Salon

4.9(243 reviews)

3.8 mi•West Berkeley

I made an appointment with Cristi and am very glad I did so! She was very careful about how to go…read moreabout coloring my hair as I had already had highlights done. I really appreciated that she took the time to separate the strands of hair that were already bleached, so as to not damage them further. Overall, I am super happy with the results!

I've been going to Fox and Belle for about 5 years now and Vichida does a beautiful job on my…read morebalayage. Fox and Belle is so welcoming and friendly, I just love it there. Vichida is the best; she's so sweet and always knows exactly what I'm asking for.

New mom hair included Highlights, Root Shadow, Gloss toner with Vichida and Maritza

Blonde Highlights, Root Shadow, Gloss toner with Lynn

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Bronde Highlights, Root Shadow, Gloss toner with Linda

Azura Salon

4.9(42 reviews)

1.2 mi

I had both my trial and my wedding day hair and makeup done by Marilyn, and I couldn't have asked…read morefor 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!

Had a nice hair service here. Got a haircut which comes with a shampoo/dry. Naomi is super nice and…read morereally 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!

Second session with Naomi

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16 years ago

FYI, unfortunately she is not taking new clients.

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