Ali is great! She cuts my hair exactly like I want it and does the best beachy waves when styling…read more The price is great too. I've been here a few times now and really enjoy it. Also, there's 1.5 hours of free parking at the Jefferson Garage, a couple of blocks away from the Salon.

My daughter doesn't want to go to school because of her haircut.The lady just trimmed her hair and…read morea bangs. It's uneven. Expectation vs reality

I've been seeing Lety since I was a teen. I always walk away feeling beautiful. The vibe is always…read morevery serene with good music.

Leticia, did and amazing job from communication to get my in last minute so I could treat myself on…read moremy birthday, to recommending without being pushy on a smoothing treatment vs standard treatment for damaged hair. Left it up to me while explaining both thoroughly. I love that she listened to rhe cut I wanted and gave her opinions while still leaving it up to me. The difference is night and day! Thank you! Will definitely be making this my home for hair care!

Sofía is an artist Her products don't smell strong or irritate my skin. Her color line is 100%…read morevegan products and very gentle on my hair and skin. She is pleasant to talk to. I found my forever stylist for my blond. Thank you Sofia I enjoyed the conversation. The space has lots of natural sunlight and great for people watching.

I asked to have my roots dyed using my own color (purchased through my regular salon - nothing…read morejanky). I made it clear it was for a post work event and I wanted to look my best. Not only did the dye end up all over my neck and ears, she stained my camel colored sweater heavily with the hair dye. When I went back a few hours later to get something to at least get the dye off my skin, she had the audacity to tell me the dye on my sweater would wash out in the laundry. Come on. Would never recommend

I'm so glad I found Essence Salon! I'm in my 70's with fine, thin hair which has been thinning…read moreeven more since I started taking GLP-1 medication. I decided shorter hair would be a better look under the circumstances but was dreading what seemed like a radical change. Enter Vivian at Essence Salon! She went through the initial consultation and the whole process with kindness and lots of positive reinforcement so it was a pleasure. The end result is the best cut and style my head has seen in a long time. Tres chic, Vivian!!

I like my hairstylist ; Grace, at Essence Salon. Grace is very attentive and really understands…read morewhat I want. She always gives me a haircut that turns out even better than I expected. She also takes the time to teach me how to style and manage my hair on my own. I'm extremely happy with her work. I've been going to Grace for three or four years now, and I no longer feel the need to keep trying different hairstylists.

Great small salon. Very Well-run and consistent, attentive service from top to…read morebottom. Since they are on the smaller side and actually book the right amount of time for each customer, they do get very booked up which is manageable by booking out your appointments well in advance. Always worth the wait.

This is truly the only place I will ever get my hair done. The ambiance is awesome and there is…read morealways friendly laughter in the air. Tanis and Fernando are the absolute best. They are both incredibly talented, I always get the cut and color I ask for. Fernando cuts hair with incredible precision. He is the masterclass of hair cutting, always cutting my hair exactly how I describe. Most of the time you have to book far in advance but it's ok because his cuts grow out so nicely. And If you know Fernando you know you will just be laughing the whole haircut. He's the best. And Tanis is so skilled and knowledgeable I never need to ask, I tell her to do what she thinks looks good and she never disappoints. She is the master of blonds, but always gives me the most beautiful lux chocolatey brown that truly stands out. I will never ever have my hair colored or cut by anyone's else. I just don't trust them the way I trust Tanis and Fern. I just love seeing both of them every time I go into the shop. Thank you to you both!

Mona is an amazing hair stylist and colorist! I go to her for my haircuts, treatments, and color,…read moreand she always delivers beautiful results. She is incredibly kind, warm, and comforting, and always makes me feel completely at ease. I trust her with my hair and always leave feeling happy, refreshed, and confident.

I've been coming to see Mona since last year. She has done an amazing job every time. My hair looks…read morebeautiful thanks to her. She is the sweetest and also very patient with me. I'm very indecisive and don't know what I want to do with my hair. And she takes her time and recommends what she knows is best for my hair. I have thick,course, long hair and lots of it. Mona knows how to work with my type of hair. And not everyone knows how to manage it or style it. I highly recommend Mona. She is a real professional at her job. And I appreciate her and her work. The latest I tried with her is the Keratin Blow out. Which my hair desperately needed. It took the frizz away and I can't wait to see all the benefits after getting this done. Thank you Mona.

My first experience at Salon 1322 was with my daughter who has curly hair ( I have straight) and…read moreneeded a haircut. She is 13 going on 18 and knows what she wants. Since I have straight hair I have no knowledge on what products, etc to get for her. Not only did Kate at the Salon do an excellent haircut, she pointed out what type of products to use. My 2nd appointment at the Salon was for me. WOW was I amazed at the awesome results. Kate once again helped me and it was for a color, highlights and cut - the WORKS. I got amazing dimensional copper tones and have not been able to stop loving the color and cut.

Just wanted to hop on here to give Kate her metaphorical flowers for a stellar job on a hair color…read morecorrection appt! My hair was dyed BLACK at a different salon, and 2 weeks later I sat in her chair hoping she could do anything to lighten it. She did a wonderful job lifting the color, toning it to my natural medium-dark brown, and adding some lived-in highlights to give it more dimension. She was so accommodating and professional, and I LOVED the results! She saved my hair!

Christina gives excellent haircuts. I got my hair cut 4 months ago and in the last week, two…read moredifferent people have complimented me in my haircut. I've been seeing her for a long time and it is always the same - my hair looks great for months.

Nice salon! I was greeted by Christina, herself, as I entered. She seems to have a full schedule…read moregiving me an afternoon appointment in the 3rd week of the month so, she must be really good! Ellie was the one I got, recommended by Christina. Kindhearted and gentle, Ellie understood exactly what I came in for. Parking is a hassle here, I made 3 rounds to find parking, behind the salon, in case the appt. took more than 2 hrs., couldn't find any!!!! Will I return? Of course, hopefully, I can sneak myself into Christina's schedule

Got my 4-year-old a haircut and it came out great! I called ahead of time to see if they could take…read morewalk-ins, and they did. I usually cut my son's hair but we had grown a mullet and I didn't want to mess it up, especially since my son has really dark, stubborn Asian hair - it'd be easy to find the imperfections. The lady who cut his hair was fast (took probably 20 min total). She knew exactly what kind of cut I wanted (2 block hair cut). And because his hair was so long in the back, she double checked before cutting that I wanted to cut it off (much appreciated!). My son's hair was short on the top so she didn't cit length but did blend it (see pics). The place itself was clean and spacious. The cut itself was $45 without a wash, which is a couple dollars cheaper than other places I was looking up. I'd come here again.

Before the haircut, I clearly explained that I had just gotten my hair cut at another salon two…read moredays earlier and that I wasn't looking for a completely new haircut--I only wanted some adjustments to achieve the style shown in the photos of me before. I specifically asked if the stylist understood the issue and knew what needed to be done, and I was assured that they did. Unfortunately, once the haircut started, there was no communication about how much hair would be removed. The very first cut on the sides was much shorter than I expected, and at that point there was no way to undo it. If the stylist had explained their approach or confirmed the length with me first, I would have had the opportunity to say that it wasn't what I wanted. What disappointed me most wasn't just the final result--it was the lack of communication. When a customer brings reference photos and asks questions beforehand, I expect the stylist to explain the plan and make sure we're aligned before making irreversible changes. I left feeling that my concerns and the reference photos were not really taken into account. I hope the salon can improve communication with customers in the future so others don't have the same experience.

We've been going to Natalie for years, and she is truly amazing. Every time we leave her chair, we…read morefeel beautiful, refreshed, confident, and completely taken care of. Last weekend she once again did an incredible job with our haircuts, color, and styling, and we couldn't be happier. Natalie is not only incredibly talented, but also so thoughtful, detail-oriented, professional, and genuinely caring. She always takes the time to listen and somehow knows exactly what will look best. On top of that, she's just such a joy to spend time with. If you're looking for an amazing stylist in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend her enough. She's the absolute best!

My daughter received services from Natalie for highlights and root correction. I was charged around…read more$600 for the service. The appointment lasted less than two hours, which is significantly shorter than the typical time required for this type of work. While Natalie was polite and professional in her demeanor, the results did not match expectations. The highlights were very subtle, and the roots remained noticeably dark. My daughter initially said she liked the result, but later clarified she felt uncomfortable expressing dissatisfaction in the moment. I reached out to Natalie after the appointment to address the outcome. She stated that the highlights would become more noticeable over time, which has not been the case. It has now been two months, and there has been no meaningful change in the results. I attempted to follow up again but did not receive a response. Given the cost and the minimal visible improvement, this was a disappointing experience.