Dayian gave me a great men hair cut for the price($50). I would never come back because of how expensive it was but wow did my hair look good after the haircut. read more

This is my second time getting a haircut with Dayian. Dayian cuts hair with precision, and I'm satisfied with my hair. She's a very sweet lady. However, the service felt extremely rushed and it left me feeling uncomfortable. I had an appointment for 12:20pm, and Dayian was running late. That's totally fine. However, right when we were about to start on my hair at 12:40pm, there was a walk-in. There was no receptionist that day, and the other hairstylist, I'm assuming the one with more seniority, told the customer to come back at 1pm. Not for herself, but for Dayian. 12:40pm to 1pm, that leaves just 20 minutes to cut, wash, and dry my long hair. The other hairstylist basically tells her she should be fine because the salon is empty. This is an "appointment-only" hair salon, not a restaurant... Though Dayian was cheerful and kind, I could feel that she was visibly stressed. The whole haircut felt extremely rushed. I wanted to talk to her more but I was afraid to distract her from the haircut since there was no time. I was practically dragged back and forth from the hair washing station. She finished the haircut by 1:10pm, and was so focused about cleaning up the space for the next customer it was like she didn't even want to take my money. I like my haircut, and I think the fact that she was able to cut hair in this kind of duress attests to her craft. However, this kind of rushed service isn't really for me. I felt uncomfortable and disrespected as a customer, given that their salon policy literally says "appointment only". I respect the hustle to accept walk-in's, but I'd recommend changing the information online. read more

5 star service! Laura did an amazing job doing a taper cut. We are very satisfied with our services! read more

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Been going to Dayian (다이얀) and Eclipxe for the past year+. Dayian is very consistent and is my go-to when my hair is on the longer side. She is so sweet and has been dedicating her waking hours this past year to improving her English so she can expand her clientele. Her prices for perms and other hair treatments are also competitive when compared to others in the Berkeley area. Highly recommend. read more

Horrible horrible horrible! I booked 3 weeks in advanced, I was suppose to go from black mostly all virgin hair to red which they assured they could do. Dayian was so inexperienced that it's insane they would allow her to touch anyone's hair. She applied bleach all over my scalp and roots she kept going back and forth to mix more bleach and she left it on for god knows how long as she cut someone else's hair and chatted for a long time. Eventually panic started setting in for me since I know you're suppose to bleach roots last. She saw me panicking and just stared and laughed l to herself and the other styist told her she should definitely wash it off. At this point my hair was so light at the roots and dark in the ends and she tried to gas light me and ask why I was stressed. She added the red dye and literally left it on for 10mins!!! Washed again! It obviously didn't look good so she asked the other hairstylist what to do and she recommended Demi hair dye to roots and told her she had to leave in for 30! Like how do you not know that???!? Anyways I left with hot roots, dry hair and uneven color. My scalp was so dry from bleach and the 3 washes. It was a horrible experience! I spent over 3 hours there because of her stupidity when really it should've taken 2 hours tops. Horrible. Never again, I will never again trust anyone with my hair. read more

Very thorough took me from almost black to bleach blonde without any damage!! Both Lauren and Ruby are the sweetest and most welcoming people ever, not to mention they did a wonderful job. When they added pink to my hair it was vibrant and even 5 starssss read more

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Ruby is the best and the only person who I will let touch my hair. I drive all the way from Napa. I won't go to anyone else! Ruby has so much experience and talent and also makes me feel so comfortable in her chair. read more

Ruby did a wonderful job with my wavy/curly hair. Eclipxe is very clean and looks very well maintained. The haircut includes a very pleasant shampoo and blow dry. It's pricey yes, but worth it because Ruby really listens to what you want and she knows how to work with textured hair like mine. Highly recommend :) read more

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Just had Kaya do my color and a blow out and I love it! I have wavy/curly hair and sometimes a blowout leaves my hair too flat but that didn't happen. The color looks fantastic and very natural and my grays are non-existent. Thank you Kaya! read more

Got in a color and cut before lockdown! Thanks Ruby, love it and have gotten so many compliments as usual, after I come from Eclipxe read more

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Ruby has been doing my hair since college (I won't say when that was ). This is by far my fave salon so far. Ruby's cuts have always been great. She's the only one I trust to color. In fact I've fallen asleep in her chair several times and let her do what she does. Never been disappointed! You won't be either! She listens attentively to what you want. A trim is indeed a trim, not 3" off! She is patient and will have a full consultation to ensure your color is just as you imagined. This last visit I bright my son for a stylish cut for his headshots. My favorite yet on him!! And the girls had a blast with the hair paints. She's really great with kids styles too. Give her a try!! read more

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5 but 5 is a perfect score. I heard about this salon from a friend in Napa and made the 50 minute drive to Berkeley. Ruby was my stylist and a gem just like her name, so sweet and kind she made me feel so welcomed. There is something very personal about having one's hair done and I am always nervous. I came to Ruby today with a badly grown out and boxy haircut. I am trying to grow out my hair so I wanted 3 months to have it fixed. I didn't have to explain much because she already saw what needed to be done. In one hour of being there, I felt beautiful! My hair has never been cut and shaped so well, everything just flows! I will be back in 3 months and feel very confident in Ruby's expertise. Also great pampering !! read more

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Great cut by Brittany! Brittany transformed my super short & bleach damaged hair. I'll be back ~ Thank you ~ read more

Amir gave my 8-year-old a really cute haircut. Very patient, gentle and competent. Will totally be bringing my child here again to Amir for future haircuts. read more

I don't really like lambasting a business with a negative review, but I feel that I owe it to the other yelpers to remain truthful to my experience. While staying in Berkeley, I had an itch to get an ombre done to my hair. Being an Asian with fine medium length hair, I wasn't sure if it's a good idea to proceed with it. I decided to go to Eclipxe based on the glowing reviews of the other yelpers and thought that I could trust my hairdresser to advise me on the style and deliver the cut and color that would at least meet with my satisfaction. To cut the long story short, the delivery fell FAR short of my expectation. In fact, I left the salon with the same exact hair as I entered it with. Why? My supposed ombre turned out looking like a botch job with my lower layers super bleached blond and I felt like a half-way lion from the Wizard of Oz. I mean, my stylist (Ruby) says it looks great and wild, but holy macaroni, I really looked more like an old alcoholic housewife in distress. I asked her to tone it down, which she did, and voila, within a matter of 10 minutes, my original hair color reappears on my mane once again. As for the cut, it was more like a very small trim as my bangs are the only part that got noticeably shorter. Why does Ruby deserve a 1 star review aside from the above debacle? First, I felt like I was just another errand for her to run in between her other chores. Aside from the foil service, she spent very little time on my hair and more time doing other things. Maybe I'm spoiled by the awesome salons in SD, but this is also the first time I didn't get a head massage during the wash. My conditioner was also nonexistent; hence, the "wild"/frizzled mangle of hair. And oh, yes, let's not forget the fact that I was charged $120 for the subpar service. At first, she was going to charge me an extra $20 for having to correct her botched job, but after having spoken with her regarding how I didn't get what I wanted at all, she decided to give me that "discount". Her reason for still charging me $120 was simply that she still spent time on my hair despite my dissatisfaction with it in the end. Wow. If you turn this situation around, it'd be like paying for a failed repair service; a plate of food that you didn't get to eat; or a product that you didn't get to keep. If you want to get a trendy haircut, color, and style, I suggest you stay far and away from this salon. In hindsight, I wish I did. read more

High quality haircuts, was a great help cutting my hair down from long to medium length hair!

Sumie is stellar. Trained in and from JP... wonderful stylist. Knows angles and she is skilled. Think she normally asks $40 for a cut. Thx for the reco, Laura! My default hair salon if not taking advantage of these wonderfully enticing deals and specials going on all about the Bay. Salon is nothing fancy.... you're not going through a portal or worm-hole to be ushered into a trascendent Zen-type world sporting decor with matching color palettes on the walls. But I do know that this salon has consistently decent stylists! PS Now that Trader Joe's has opened across the street, just plop across for some groceries afterwards! read more

I just came back from a haircut with Sumie! Once I sat down, Sumie immediately started examining and feeling my hair, comparing the length of each strand. Then she started making puzzled faces--"Your haircut is uneven! Who cut your hair before this? They don't know how to cut hair!" I just feel like she really knows what she's talking about. Now my hair is no longer a frizzy bedraggled bush, but smooth and sleek. She was so sweet, and dispensed great hair care advice. I will definitely go back. read more

I was on the hunt again for a new stylist. I wasn't satisfied with my haircut at Albany Hair Salon. I tried Vika's but no one answered the phone and the woman would get back to me days later. So the reviews on Yelp seemed pretty positive about Eclipxe. My appointment with Pedro was great. I only wanted a trim because I am trying to grow my hair out and it needed some major thinning since my hair is super thick. He gave me a trim, a subtle layer, thinned it out, and showed me how to style my hair since I have natural waves. Very nice and personable guy. Salon appeared clean and tidy to me. Total came to $45. read more

After reading yelp reviews for longer than I should have of Eclipxe, Hermosa and various East Bay salons, I decided on Eclipxe fort. my new haircut after finding out my old stylist in Sacramento is retiring. Eclipxe was in my price range ($40 for a cut) instead of 50-90 like most places I called, and they could do more complex things than a Supercuts. I am very picky. I am not trusting with these sort of things. But you yelpers did not steer me wrong. Eclipxe did a fantastic job. I managed to get a same day appointment and I didn't even have to bring in a picture. "I want a steep A line bob, no bangs" I said and my styllist Sumie pulled out 3 pictures and asked which one I wanted it to look more like. I had an amazing experience with them, amazing conversation, etc. The ambiance is lacking. I would have liked to be offered a cup of tea while I waited, but I can live with that. Still 4 stars for an outstanding cut and reasonable prices. But the mark of a truly good haircut is in 3 weeks time. Does it still hold its shape by then or will it fall out of shape in 2 weeks? Only time will tell. Review to be updated then. read more

Rubi ROCKS! I have been coming here since 2000 and i'm from LA so you know i'm picky with who touches my air. I have very fine Asian hair and i like to get body wave perms. No one ever knows that I have a perm as it looks SO natural. Rubi also knows exactly how to cut my hair in a way that is flattering to my face and job. read more

I just got a curly cut by Brittany and it was so great! She was chill and understood all my curly hair problems haha. Also didn't feel like she was trying to push products on me. She gave me a really great cut and shaped my hair after I had a disappointing Diva cut somewhere else. I like that the salon feels very casual. Plus the prices are fair considering a lot of places in the Bay Area charge $80+ for women's cuts. I will definitely be back read more

Greg is absolutely incredible! I brought my 10 yo son for a haircut after he refused to cut it for a whole year. Greg was gentle and considerate and my son loved him. He has thick curly hair and it was almost impossible to find someone who would be a wonderful human and so knowledgeable with curly hair. Greg truly listens to him and makes sure his needs around his hair are truly met. It is just delightful to see how he makes everyone feel important. My son is now excited to get his haircut and his cut is wonderful every time. Thanks Greg! read more

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I came here over a year ago after having my hair butchered over at Edge Salon (http://www.yelp.com/biz/edge-salon-and-supplies-berkeley#hrid:3V5FbW__SR0237WEnLBcvg). I needed someone to salvage my hair, which was given terribly choppy, uneven layers. I don't remember the name of my hairdresser (sorry!), but she was a really nice and understanding Caucasian lady with chin-length brunette hair at the time. She figured out that since my "layers" were so uneven and short, the best option would be for me to get an A-line bob, which would be trendy and still keep some length. She did a great job with the haircut, and she made it so my hair grew out really nicely with no odd parts sticking out. The salon is located in a nice neighbourhood and it's only a couple bus stops away from UC Berkeley. It's definitely another option for all you shaggy or mousey-haired students out there. It's comfortable and clean, the staff is nice and everything is fairly priced. read more

I have been getting my hair cut from Ruby for over a decade. She is the best stylist I have ever had a cut with, and she runs a fantastic salon. You can see how much she cares about her clients and her coworkers and staff, and how she supports them. Plus the salon is always well-kept and gorgeous. Ruby is a source of constant light and positivity. I respect her so much as a person and a business owner! I have missed her so much during shelter in place! read more

A picture says a thousand words http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/g2pYhuQ55Oc7-MQXiEq8Pw?select=a5jMTyIw2T_cP-mgNoTnpw I couldn't bring myself to take a picture of my hair, so I sacrificed my girl in hopes of saving you the headache of a similarly embarrassing experience. We both had our long hair cut to donate to Locks of Love. It set us back $80 and Sumi, our stylist, said it would look better in a couple of weeks. Not the case - and never a good deal when the only solution is to pay someone again to cut your hair. Cash only...now I know why. Stay away. read more

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Trying to find a stylist you like after you move somewhere is probably harder than finding a good dentist. My experience at Eclipxe was one of those unfortunate detours on the quest of a decent head of hair. When I arrived no one was at the desk and no one seemed to care that I was standing there waiting, although the place was packed (there seemed to be a lot of people's family members and children hanging around in addition to the patrons. Not a good sign - and strange? Doesn't your family have somewhere else to go besides watch you get a haircut?). The salon is dirty with dye sitting around and dust sitting on the half-empty make-up displays (can't imagine what Tabitha would say!). They only take cash or checks. I was finally helped and assigned my stylist who was sweet but that's about it. It was a very lazy cut. She spent 20 minutes altogether, and although I specifically asked for a LOT of texturizing, she only gave me simple layers and a tad of texturizing, leading to the inevitable, unwelcome "triangle head." And then the coup de grâce, get this: instead of fully blowing my hair out using a round brush, she seemed to realize that my hair was thicker than it looked and (probably) wanted to get rid of me to move on to her next client, so she used a flat iron while my hair was still wet to flatten it out and send me on my way. My hair was moist and had a very strange shape to it when I walked out of the salon. People say they like this place for the deal. The price is better than high end salons, sure, but if you look goofy walking out of there, what did you pay for in the end? Splurge on the extra $20 and go to Artbeat or Elixir. Go to Eclipxe if you want to look like you took a time machine to the '90s to get your hair cut. read more

I will NEVER go back. Ever. If you walk out of a hair salon and want to cry, something is wrong, something is VERY wrong. First of all, as I am sitting getting foils put in 2 inspectors from the state department came in for a random inspection of the salon. Thats all fine and good, except that its pretty gross to sit there as the inspectors loudly point out all the violations that the salon has. Biggest one? All of their brushes still had hair in them... eek! And some of the tools (clippers and etc were not sterilized... uh awesome). So that was not a good start to my experience. Secondly, I gave my stylist (Pedro) a card from my old stylist in Boston, MA (who I miss terribly) which had a cheat sheet of EXACTLY how I get my hair done, partial foil highlight, single process in between darker, and toner. She even spelled out how far apart to put the foils, what color to use, and how long to apply toner... fool proof right??? No. All I asked was that the card be followed, and that my hair look natural (I am a dirty blonde type color naturally). All he did was blonde foils, no darker toner... so now the ends are totally bleached out and my roots look worse than ever. I will never. ever. go back. read more

Ruby is my stylist and she's patient and fast! She will take care of your hair problems like a magician!

A review by a guy I am glad all the female reviewers love Eclipxe, but I wanted to leave a review from a male perspective. In America women pay 4 times as much as men do to get their hair cut, even in Berkeley, which is supposed to be the home of Subverting the Dominant Paradigm! My female friends will fork over $80, $100, la de da for a hair cuttin', whereas for some guy perspective, Barack Obama pays $21 for his haircuts and Michael Bloomberg pays $20. Presidents and billionaires. Eclipxe is, therefore, at $45, both a bargain for women and pricey for men. I did like my haircut and the staff, but I am going to take a pass. read more

After years of having long hair I decided to cut it all off and I wouldn't trust just anyone to cut it off. My review is not a bias review just because I knew the stylist but its based entirely on her skills. I asked Marissa to hook me up with an A line cut with a lighter color, and boy did she hook me up! Take a look at the pics and judge for yourself. But Marissa definitely pays attention to what you want and she delivers. I truly believe your hair style will turn out depending on how your hair stylist is styled! lol! And Marissa got style! read more

If all of these positive reviews for Maria cause me to have trouble booking future haircuts with her, I will cut you. She's THAT good. read more

My friend suggested this salon because they've both go to Marisa for haircuts. Since my hair is super straight and long I wanted someone who would listen to what I want, give me suggestions and is able to provide an exceptional cut. I received this and more with Marisa! She is professional, concise and gave me the results that I wanted but made sure it worked for my face and hair type! The salon itself is clean, friendly and open. Everyone here is welcoming and I don't mind waiting for my service. If you are planning on coming here book ahead because they are always busy. read more

I've had way too many bad haircuts to know that ultra-cheap is not the way to go when it comes to hair and scissors. Eclipxe is the right price, hassle-free (esp appointment wise!), and located conveniently near the 51 stop. So that is why I am now in a committed stylin' relationship with Sumie. I love her cheerful attitude and cute personality. And she listens! My hair is finally how I want it to be: simple, classic, and with just enough layers to have some personality. There are a number of negative guy reviews on here, but everytime I go I always see guys getting haircuts (they must bash the place on Yelp but secretly love it!) They also tend to look a lot hotter afterwards =) read more

Ruby is the best! From cuts, to color, to all around styling advice and tips- she knows her stuff and will make you look and feel fabulous. I cannot recommend highly enough! read more

Ruby understood the assignment! 10/10 would recommend, and the place is so pretty inside!

I just got my hair cut again by Sumie yesterday. As usual, she did a great job and was fun to talk to as well. She normally sends out greeting cards with a $5 coupon during the holidays that you can use for up to a year. I totally forgot where mine was, but she gave me the discount. I tipped her more anyways since she did such a great job. No complaints here. What I do have to complain about is how beleaguered these hairstylists are most of the time. Why? No one answers the phone! I've been coming here for two years, and it's always such a hassle to get in contact or to make an appointment. When I *do* get an appointment, it's been frequently mischeduled because the person on the phone is either absentminded or they are just way too busy to handle a phone. Who knows. I'd give Sumie herself four stars, but I really hate dealing with another stylist that I won't mention who always messes up my appointment scheduling. Overall: three stars. read more

THANK YOU YELP for helping me to find Eclipxe today. My regular hair stylist is moving and suggested I find another place to get my hair cut, and I decided to give yelp a try, and lo and behold --- I found Eclipxe with a FIVE star rating and rave reviews (and SO close to my home!). I want to add MY 5 stars and rave about Marisa and the wonderful job she did on my hair.....I love it! So friendly too!! I'm the type of person who likes to wash, blow-dry and go, so a precision cut is essential. Marisa apologized for being a perfectionist, and my brain was screaming, "YES", but I kept my cool......I barely do anything to my 'do' and I get compliments left and right! And it gets even cuter when I use my curling iron a little. I really appreciated that I was able to get in today, and after seeing my hair after it was cut, I asked Marisa to please set up another appointment for five weeks. I think I've found my salon home! : ) read more

When I first came to Eclipxe probably 5 or 6 years ago, I had a feminine bob cut. As a budding gender non-conformist, I wanted something more androgynous and fitting to my personality. I had gone to Panache and the guy there gave me some weird femmey pixie cut that did not fit my face at all. I got an appointment with Kat from Guam, and after giving her my concerns about previous cuts, and the style I wanted, I came out feeling amazing and confident, and red frosted tips to boot. I had never felt so beautiful until that moment. I came back to Eclipxe a while after that to get another great cut, but Kat was gone, so I got an appointment with Sumie, and have been going to her when I am desperate for a cut ever since for the past 4 years. During our first consult, I'm pretty sure I said quite a lot, trying to make sure that she didn't give me a femmey cut. I had a picture of Rufus Wainwright looking really twinky, and she took it from there. She made sure I was all right with the length, and I would keep telling her to go shorter, and she had no qualms. I came out feeling refreshed, and every cut after that, I just leave it to her. When times are tough and I'm pinching pennies, I do go to the cheaper Chinese/Vietnamese ladies. But when my hair grows out, you can tell it was a bad job. I always go back to Sumie after enduring the growing out phase to fix it. While it might seem like just a simple guy's cut, Sumie gets my personality, and takes charge in making it look good and grow out looking good, too. I really don't know what she does besides texturize and blend. She's the pro after all. What do I know about cutting hair? FYI, Eclipxe has one price for haircuts, regardless of gender. read more

Ruby cut my hair, and Sumie cut my guy friend's hair (we'll call him J) . The hair cut for both of us was $45 without tip, and that include shampoo and drying. THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY, so come prepared. Ruby was fantastic! She was super friendly and walked me through what she was doing. During the hair cut, she would periodically ask for my opinion on the look so far, and for my permission to do more. I'm very happy with my new look. Sumie did a great job with J (my guy friend). His hair is straight and fine, and difficult to style when it's too long. Sumie gave him something short (~1 in. on top, slightly shorter on the sides) with lots of texture, and it looked really good. That was his second hair cut with Sumie, and he said he's definitely sticking with her. Another reason I liked this place: their salon doesn't overwhelm you with the smell of hair products. read more