I went to GlamSity to get a sew in as part of a Mayvenn hair promotion. I was paired up with Monique who was exceptionally kind and responsive with setting an appointment. The problem I had was the job she did on my hair. The braids were extremely loose and not laid down correctly. The technique she used to braid my hair didn't have a pattern and looked and felt like she just sewed the braid to one side of my head. Yes one side. This caused the weave to look super lumpy and crooked. Although I didnt pay for this sew in because it promotion from Mayvenn hair where if you buy 3 bundles you get to get paired with a hairstylist to do a sew in, I feel as though the company should closely choose their stylist because the job i received wasn't from someone who had 7+ years in braiding experience. It was terrible and had to take it out the next day. She also didn't leave enough hair out around the crown of my head so the tracks were extremely visible aside from my whole head looking lumpy. I would never go back even if it was free a second time. Let alone pay 250$ which is Monique's sew in price. read more

GlamSity - a day after i had gotten my bundles sewn in. My leave out wasn't divided properly and you can tell how loose the braids are - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

AH MAY ZINGGGG!!! (To put my experience at GlamSity in one word) From the initial phone call to schedule the appointment, to the wonderfully friendly and so helpful energy of EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the salon; I am indeed an oh so happy camper!!! Now I'm one who is extremely loyal to my stylist once I find one that I adore and I can honestly say that Tamar not only has the skills to blow anyone out of the water in styling, but has the best welcoming personality and spirit! She made me feel as if we've known each other forever and not in that "girl you sit while I tell you my life's woes and eat this lunch while I should be doin ya hair" kind of way... she was accommodating in the best way and GlamSity now has yet another cheerleader and huge fan in me! I would recommend this location to anyone and everyone!!! The pricing is reasonable, just check the website - you'll see for yourself! It truly is one stop shopping for your beauty luxuriating needs. I truly departed GlamSity feeling GLAMMED RIGHT ON OUT!!! I'm a fan for life!!! ~From this fierce Queen to another read more

GlamSity - TA DAAAAAAAAAA!!! LOVE IT!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Was referred to Charita by a friend. This being my first time getting hair extensions I was nervous. Well no need. Charita did an amazing job on my very thin baby fine Irish hair. My extensions look amazing. I have gotten soo many compliments on them and I can tie my hair up, down or whatever with no tracks showing. And more so...you cannot tell at all where my hair starts and where the extensions do...she did a seamless job. The salon itself is beautiful...very feminine and inviting. Cant wait to go back and continue to have long thick hair thanks to Charita! :) read more

GlamSity - My once baby fine super thin hair is now long, lush and thick thanks to Charita and Glam Sity - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Took my daughter (12) here on Sep27 got a trim and style by Monique baaaaby her hair is still straight and ahe loves her cut didn't take her long and seems to be very professional the place was clean and everyone was very nice read more

I'm SO happy I came to GlamSity! Review for the salon: Overall the salon looked very clean and upscale. The atmosphere was extremely comfortable with KBLX on the radio...Everyone I encountered was very friendly and there wasn't a lot of loud talking, just beauticians working hard on beautiful hair! Additionally, the location is great-- right next to a couple restaurants and across the street from a paid parking lot. I would definitely love to get my hair done here again Review for the stylist: I saw Charita for a sew-in weave with leave out in the front, and let me say that this may be the best weave I have ever had! She took about 3 hours and sewed the flattest most undetectable weave my head has ever experienced. I am able to put it up in a ponytail part down the middle or on the side...Charita is super sweet and accommodating AND knows what she is doing. She takes her time to make sure she does her job the right way (she braids small cornrows which lie better with your weave than huge thick cornrows)--Last but not least, the prices are affordable! All in all--5 Stars! I am EXTREMELY happy with my hair and I will DEFINITELY be coming back and Charita is the one to see! read more

Keeping this review short & sweet...just like my hair cut. Basically, I love this shop. Its very professional, very clean, very edgy, and I have had positive experiences with the staff here every since I have been going. My stylist is Mia Robinson...Mia's hair cutting is precise and she is open to her client's suggestions. Every time I walk out of there I am completely satisfied. Great hair shop! read more

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I moved to the East Bay from Chicago last summer, and I've been dragging my feet with finding a new hair stylist, because I've had bad experiences in the past. Its always hard to find a good hair place. I found GlamSity on Yelp and it had great reviews (plus it's in a convenient location!) so I decided to give them a try. I tried out their online booking system and I was delighted that they had a Saturday morning opening for the next week. I haven't had a Saturday hair appointment in years - they usually book up months in advance! So I was excited. I booked online and received a confirmation text. I showed up on time for my appointment Saturday morning, but unfortunately they did not have my appointment in their system! :( However, everyone there was super nice and friendly, and one of their stylists (Tamar) took care of me right away, which I am super appreciative for. Tamar is amazing! She asked good questions to get a sense of what I typically do with my hair. She applied a relaxer touch-up, gave me a relaxing wash, and then styled my hair perfectly. I told her I wanted loose curls and she gave me beautiful, beach-y, wavy curls that I LOVED! I got so many compliments that day. And as the style fell throughout the week, it still looked cute and wavy. Thanks, Tamar! I've already booked my next touch up appointment, again on a Saturday! And they accept credit cards. Mind blown! Please note: avoid the online reservation system! Call instead. And they will call you one day before your appointment to confirm. read more

GlamSity - 3/26/16 - styled by Tamar - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

First and won't be my last time. From the initial phone call, to coming In the shop was a great experience. Monique saved me when another hairstylist in the area left me hanging last minute. I was able to get a rinse, sew in and tips on how to keep my hair up until my next visit. read more

Monique was on time, sweet, friendly, great energy & does quality work! I absolutely adored her & will return!

I was referred to Tamar when I found myself in desperate need of a color, cut and style before my best friends wedding weekend. She was amazing!!! She was extremely gracious to squeeze me into her schedule. She was willing to handle my color without a previously scheduled consultation, and above all willing to make a trip to the beauty supply if needed! She is knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. I've been back once since my first visit in October and it's like she's been my stylist forever. I love her and what she has been able to do with my hair!! read more

GlamSity - After the wedding and back to my natural everyday look! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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So African-American ladies-this one's for you. I just moved from MA where I had found a go-to salon that did my relaxer, touch-up, perm, whatever we all call them (hopefully using all those buzz words will get you to this review and not something about soothing music or whatever!) Anyway, I was struggling to find somewhere that wasn't super expensive and wasn't incredibly sketchy or unprofessional. This place is GORGEOUS-it is painted a beautiful blue color, which if you can imagine is quite soothing when your scalp is getting chemicaled! (Although I left with not one burn!-which is crazy for me since I have a sensitive scalp.) Anyway, I called SAME DAY and got an appointment within 2 hours of my call with the amazing owner of the salon -Blu. She looked at my hair and was honest and explained to me the do's and don'ts and praised me for what I was doing well-which is a really refreshing departure for me. She uses a line of products that were new to me but were incredibly effective and did not cause me any discomfort-which is saying a lot for a relaxer. There were a lot of steps of protein reconstruction, conditioning, deep conditioning (which made me nervous I was going to be slapped with added charges-I was not, which was GREAT.) She was very caring and talkative, but worked quietly and politely when I didn't talk too, which was nice. The salon has a great staff of very professional and polite women that really care for you from the moment you walk in (free coffee and tea people!!!) At another salon-I recently got my hair "trimmed"-and by that a hairdresser whose known me since i was little didn't listen to me when I said I'm growing my hair long and chopped 2 solid inches off. So I told Blu this and she was VERY KIND and FLEXIBLE about how much she trimmed. She gave me a BEAUTIFUL TRIM with fantastic shape, even though she didn't have to. At the end she only charged my $80 for a relaxer, blowout, trim, and flat-iron (like 3 months of growth ladies) and no more! Also the salon is incredibly close to the 19th street Bart station and through a scenic and upscale part of Oakland, which is good for small women like me walking alone. I won't go anywhere else while I'm living in the Bay area-and ladies looking for a salon-home, look no further! read more

My weekly experience is way passed the 5 stars allowed. I have been going to Glamsity for over 2 years now and I love it. The staff is extremely professional and helpful whether or not you are their client. The "manager" is a gem. Alicia is sooooo professional and pays great attention to detail(s). Blu (my stylist/owner) is an expert of her craft. She is like a mad scientist in the lab when she creates a new cut or design. I really was hesitant about writing a comment on yelp, as I want Glamsity all to myself. Anyway, I am sharing. So if you are ready for a professional "salon" experience and not a "beauty shop" then check out Glamisty. Blu, Tamar, Deb, or Sharrell are all great hair stylists so you can go wrong with any of them. Andria does great nails and designs. Also, I have never seen an African American nail technician so bravo! Luv you guys see you soon "Pentay". :) read more

Glam Sity is pretty great. 1. I have locs 2. I needed a last minute appointment on a Thursday These two things would normally mean I'd have to wait until next week or even next month. I called around and Glam Sity was able to squeeze me in. Tamar did a great job with my hair...she knew how to twist and style and best of all: SHE LISTENS. I got exactly what I asked for and she knew to do things without my having to ask. My hair looks fabulous and the price was RIGHT. The service was friendly conversation was great and the other stylists in the shop were nice too. Good stuff all around. Thank you Tamar and thank you Glam Sity! read more

I have had the good pleasure of having Charita as my stylist for the last 1 1/2 years. I affectionately call her the "Weave Queen". She is excellent at braiding and sewing in extensions. She can replicate any style from merely looking at a picture. Her weaves are virtually undetectable and I constantly carry her business cards to hand out because women are always asking me, "who styles my hair and are they taking clients?". Additionally, she does an excellent job at actually caring for my natural chemical free hair which has grown at least 8 inches since she started taking care of it. Charita is always kind and funny, but most importantly she is a professional who is fantastic at what she does. She is always willing to accomodate your schedule and spends time making sure that you are more then satisfied with your service. She fits perfectly into the upscale environment that GlamSity works to maintain. If you go to her once you will definitely be back again and again. read more

Blu, the owner performs magic. She took my extremely curly hair and transformed me into an edgy modern mom. I felt hip, and beautiful. The salon is adorable, the staff is so sweet and kind. I was seen promptly and my consultation was great. Blu knew EXACTLY the look I was going for. I have never had a weave and was a bit nervous. Blu put me at ease and worked her magic. I have found my salon and will only be going there. read more

I went here for a weave. It wasn't bad but I tried to go back a few times to get it fixed but no one answered the phone. I must have called at least three times and left a couple of messages and no response... read more

Great place to let your hair down and get it done. My stylist is Charita, very friendly, knowlegable. You can also get your eyebrows, mani and pedi. A basic one stop shop in beauty and there aren't too many of those for women of color. Everyone here is nice, friendly and helpful. I drive all the way from San Jose, but it is worth it. Everyone there makes you feel at home and comfortable, even the other clientel. There are also some good places to eat within walking distance. read more

Yes! Matilda the shilda is in Oakland tooday and I got my hair did! Blu is the best, just be ready to spend if you want the real deal. This isn't some hole in the wall barbershop with a two-dollar cut and dry; the stylists are trained, knowledgable and know what they are doing. Wait, those last two mean the same thing. See that's what happens from a great haircut - leaves you feeling fluffy and confused. read more

Charita is the best! Her press is worth the drive from Sacramento. And she does an amazing weave it feels just like my own hair no lumps at all! You should decently give Charita a try! read more

So when it comes to hair i'm not one to experiment much because i'm very self conscience- which is why I was afraid to venture out to another stylist. But i realized I needed a change and had to find someone that understands my hair. After reading several reviews on GlamSity and looking at their website I booked an appointment and crossed my fingers. I arrived a bit early for my appointment and immediately felt the warmth. I met my stylist - Tamar and waited as she worked on another customer. My first thought was, hmm my appointment is at 11 and its 10:50am now. The customer she's working on isn't close to being done so of course i thought i'm going to be here for a long time. But at 11am she took me to the back for a shampoo and I explained the issues with my hair. Throughout my shampoo Tamar told me to relax because she would take good care of me. Ahh, music to my ears. She left me with a conditioner for about 10min or so, washed it out and blew my hair out. Now time for the test.... Can Tamar make a picky customer who came in feeling lousy about herself happy? Absolutely! Tamar not only had me leaving her chair with hair that moved but she provided me with great confidence to match. Will I be back? You betcha! Tamar - thank you thank you. ** Oh by the way.. when I booked my appointment online I noted I would need to be out by 12:30. Tamar acknowledged my note and had me out on time. Now that's what I call service. read more

This review is for Charita. Charita has been my stylist for the better part of 2 years, and she consistently does an excellent job with a great attitude. She is incredibly friendly, very accommodating with my last-minute requests to come in, and I consistently get compliments on my hair. I've been through a lot of stylists, some who left me in tears after leaving their chairs, and I always leave Charita's chair feeling like a beauty queen. The salon is very nice and it's a very relaxing atmosphere in which to get my hair done. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

I have been loyally getting my hair styled by Charita for about 2 or 3 years now and she is the BEST!!! She is kind, accommodating, professional and just a joy to be around. I have never been disappointed with my hair and I will continue to have her as a stylist. I usually get a sew in weave or a flat iron/press. I will like to also add that the salon in general is beautiful and all of the other stylists are great. They are all extremely friendly and have individual strengths... depending on what type of style you are looking for. So give them a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

Just went to Glam Sity this weekend and I had a great experience!! The shop is absolutely the cutest shop I've ever seen. The artwork is beautiful and the customer service is great. They make you feel really comfortable! read more

Deborah is absolutely amazing! I made an attempt to dye my hair myself, which turned out to be a horrible blotchy mess. I happened to walk by this salon and Deborah came out and told me she could fix it, not to worry. And she was right!! She did a fabulous job! I got so many compliments! An extra bonus to this salon is how friendly everyone is!! It is an extremely comfortable and fun environment!! I will definitely be coming back! Thanks Deborah! read more

This review is for the hairstylist Charita. I found this salon through Yelp since I was clueless in where to go for a hair extension. I called them and they promptly directed me to talk with their hair extensions Pro: Charita, she was kind enough to answer all the questions I had regarding the service and gave me wonderful tips in where to buy the good hair, length, etc. I booked an appointment right afterwards, brought my new hair and voila! My hair is looking gorgeous and the procedure was smooth and professional. There is a parking garage nearby and the salon was easy to find (I drove from SF). Hands down I would recommend this salon if you are looking for friendly, affordable and high quality hair extensions services. read more

I get my hair relaxed by Tamar and she is the best stylist I've ever had. She knows a lot about hair and my hair is so healthy now more than ever. Really good price too less than $100 for a relaxer and trim. I never want to get my hair done by anyone else; TAMAR IS PERFECT read more

My hair was damaged by a different salon, and I went to GlamSity for help. I am one of those people that has no clue when it comes to hair care. I was assigned to Tamar, and she was wonderful. First of all, she explained everything to me, and second of all, even though my hair had to be cut due to the other salon, she gave me a cut that was very cute. Thirdly, since getting my hair done is a way of relaxing and self-care, the atmosphere is one of the things that is important to me. The shop had a wonderful look with soothing, wonderful music playing, as opposed to loud daytime TV shows and little angels running around and screaming. I was very happy when I left, and I just scheduled my next appointment on their website (another plus for me!) read more

I LOVE this place! Will never get my hair done anywhere else! Blu is an amazing owner and the people she works with are funny and engaging even for an introverted geek like myself. I always have a great time here and the complements on my hair are endless. Prices are fair and she uses top quality products for her clients. I have gotten a relaxer and cut here so I don't know about weave services but for a black owned salon that caters to everyone, this is about as professional as any salon gets. The salon itself is well cared for and decorated and they even serve coffee and tea. GlamSity customer for life. read more

Amazing customer service here! I have a lot of curly hair, and was worried that it would be too much to handle, but they handled it with ease and perfection and I left extremely happy. They knew exactly what to do with my hair. The salon is very nice, and has so many services. All the staff are extremely friendly and sweet! Again, the quality customer service was incredible. I definitely will go back.:) read more

I made an appointment with Kameelah after seeing her "$175.00 internet special" for a sew in weave. When I called her, we made an 11:00 appointment for the following week. Since I live about 90 miles from the salon, I left my home at 9:30 to give myself enough time to get there on time. I was both suprised and disappointed when I received a call from her stating that she was running late. (She said about 30 minutes) Since there was nothing I could do about it, I dealt with it. I was even more upset when I walked into the shop at 11:30 to find her still working on another client and I had to wait an additional 45 minutes before I was able to get in the chair. As soon as I got in the chair, she asked me if we had already discussed a price. I reminded her of our conversation a few days prior about her internet special. She said "Yes, $175.00 for the sew in and an additional $30.00 to cut it!" My mouth dropped open! There had never been any talk about any additional fee for cutting and I had NEVER heard of a stylist charging a seperate fee for cutting a weave that they put in! At this point I was stuck so I agreed to pay the additional charge. Now when I showed up to the salon, my hair was washed, conditioned, and dry. All I needed her to do was braid it, sew it and cut it. She stated to me during our telephone conversation and while I was in the chair that her specialty was braiding so I thought that I would be in and out fairly quickly. Boy, was I wrong! It took her over 45 min to do the braid! (Usually only takes 15-20 minutes.) She also took the time to finally tell me she was 4 weeks out of school! I felt like that's the kind of thing you tell someone up front, but it became apparent after being in there for 6 hours before she told me that she could not cut my hair the way I wanted (an A-line bob) and that after another stylist finished with her client, she would do the actual hair cut! All in all, I was there for 7 hours and was not at all happy with what I left looking like. I felt cheated and angry! I feel that with time, Kameelah could be a good stylist, but that I should have been informed of her lack of experience before she made the appointment. She should have also divulged the hidden haircut fee, and she DEFINITELY needs to manage her time a little better. Needless to say, I will not be back which is a shame. The shop seemed very nice and inviting... read more

I think overall Tamar is nice, but I wouldn't recommend her for a weave. Looking at these reviews again, it seems that she's better with natural or relaxed hair. I had her do 3 weaves for me, and each time, the tracks would come out after a week and continue to need to be resewn in. When I tried to go back to her to fix the tracks, she would keep me waiting for 2-3 hours for something that takes 10 mins. So I resorted to just sewing her tracks back in myself. The last time she did my hair, it was falling out so badly that she had to completely redo the whole thing. It takes her about 5 or 6 hours to sew in a weave and she will keep you waiting while she works on other customers, without an apology. It's hard to find hairdressers so I tried to stick it out, all the while resewing hair back in myself, but now I'm just finding someone else. read more

I moved from Florida about a year and a half ago and have been searching for a good hair dresser. I bought the $32 Groupon in October for a shampoo, deep conditioner, and blow dry and I am so glad I did. I have natural hair and I've learned the hard way every stylist can not manage it- regardless of their ethnicity. My appointment was wish Sharell and she did a great job. I asked for a trim and I got a trim- not a hair cut, like some other scissor happy stylists I have been too. She straightened and feathered out my hair and it looked gorgeous. I've been to Sharell 3 times now and she is consistent. Most recently I got a full sew-in and I have gotten so many compliments, it looks really natural and so far no problems. read more

Yesterday I had to go rescue my sister from this salon. She asked for blonde hair and got ORANGE. Bright, carrot-colored orange. It was horrible. Mya did not even use foil. She had her in the chair from 9AM-2PM. My sister asked for 1 inch off the bottom and she left her with an uneven cut with several inches of different lengths. Mya even recognized how horrible it was and gave my sister her money back without so much as a second thought. We went to another salon to have it evaluated and they were appalled with the shape her hair was in. Many of the hairdressers at the other salon stopped what they were doing when my sister walked in and came over to look at here CRAZY hair. BEWARE!! read more

Great salon very clean and updated great products and customer service is awesome went in for a cut and style by Monique and loved it she's the bomb read more

@ Glamsity you can come in looking a hot mess and leave out turning heads. The staff is wonderful, attentive and friendly! I come all the way from antioch- ca to come here. #irreplaceable glamsity! read more

I just moved from the East Coast and I now live in San Francisco, and let me tell you it is very hard to find a beauty salon that caters to those lets just say with "African American texture." I googled and yelped until my eyes hurt when I came across the Glamsity listing. I visited their website and decided to give them a try. My hair is cut really short but I needed it to be trimmed back up into shape. I spoke with Blue, the owner on the phone and when I cam e into the shop she was there, on time and ready to go. (Definite plus) And I even went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no crucial wait. Blue whipped my hair back into shape and did everything I asked. I am a very pleased customer and I plan to be a loyal one. The atmosphere of the location is very quiet, the inside of the store is classy and upscale. There was honestly nothing to complain about. I am very very very pleased and glad i went!! read more

Tamar is amazing. I've been going to her for over a year and my hair is the longest it's been in YEARS. I moved to the Bay Area from Atlanta almost 2 years ago & struggled for months to find a stylist. I found GlamSity on Yelp and the rest is history. I have big natural hair and go in every few months for a thermal and trim. My hair looks amazing every time I leave her chair. If you're looking for a stylist, look no further! Tamar does not disappoint! read more

i love glamsity !!! very comfortable everyone has class and respect!! charita and hd are so sweet! they make sure you are taking care of! i just love the place!! get glam or go home!!!!! ps.akilah read more

I went in last week to get a deep conditioning, cut, and blowout and was amazed by the results of my hair! Not only was the customer service awesome, but my stylist (Shirelle-spelling?) was very thorough and had me out of there in under 2 hours! I will most definitely be returning here in the near future! read more

Hey ladies! All I want to say is Toni Toni Toni! Wow I just got my perfect , flawless beautiful weave done pre wedding which is in 2 weeks and, out of the country . So I was very nervous about timing and just making sure that it was me and most importantly that I loved it.Im getting married Over seas I will say there will be no genius when it comes to weaves like Toni! So I am Arabic/ Caucasian . And I have that black fine shoulder length hair but with some ethnic grip. This girl made me look like Kim kardashian maybe better :) my girls are going crazy and now they all want one. So please go see Toni she is honest , talented and bi- racial talented with all hair types ,plus so sweet and just chill. Love ya girl and u got a client for life! read more