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    Defined Beauty

    4.5 (31 reviews)
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    Christina E.

    Pure Artistry. Amazing Excellent service. Beautiful salon. It was a vibe. Thank you!

    Full weave with custom color
    Terri Z.

    AMAZING! This appointment, from beginning to end was above and beyond  what I expected. I am SO thankful that I came across Kianna, her work is amazing and she is very talented and knowledgeable. I am located in a different city and I was only in Oakland for a limited time, so purchasing the hair, the custom coloring and planning my hairstyle were all done via phone/text and when I showed up for my appointment everything was perfect, it all went so smoothly! Kianna is very professional and listened to exactly what I wanted, I was impressed with her service. I am NOT very knowledgeable about hair styles and weave techniques but Kianna was tremendously helpful, she explained everything and made me feel comfortable about it all!  When I am in Oakland again, I will definitely return to the salon!

    My 22" of hair, partial weave installed by Kianna.
    Marina T.

    I met Kianna a few months back when I wanted a consult for a partial weave before a photoshoot. I had never had a weave before, and was not familiar with the process at all. Kianna was very patient with me, helped me pick out the right hair for me, the right color and always answered my questions without hesitations. The day of my appointment, she was punctual and did an amazing job of sewing my weave in. I trained with 22" of hair, ran, and even tied it up- nobody could see the tracks. When I told people it was a weave, nobody could believe it, as her work was extremely professional and the rows didn't show whatsoever. I ended up taking my hair out, as 22" of hair can be extremely hot in the summer time. I definitely recommend Kianna to anyone and everyone. I will be going back to her for my next weave as well.

    Loving my new full weave with closure!

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    Love my Braids . She's 100% the best . Very nice . Very efficient . I'm very happy . She's my only braider from now on !!!

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    Ask the Community - Defined Beauty

    Do you guys sell bundles/closures? I just moved to the Bay Area and in need of my hair done ASAP.

    Hi Jazmin Thank you for reaching out. At this time I do not sell hair but can recommend a few… 

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    “I am SO thankful that I came across Kianna, her work is amazing and she is very talented and knowledgeable.”

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