This review is for Martha Muga! I am new to the area and have been looking for my go-to stylist,…read moreand I think I've found her. I came in for a full haircut today after a long time going uncut and unstyled, and I feel transformed. She took a look at the photos I wanted to refer to and was immediately confident and flattering--and she executed the perfect cut and style. We had a really lovely and fun conversation that made me feel welcomed and engaged, and I'm excited to come back again soon for future cuts. We talked briefly about the kinds of things she thought would look good for my hair specifically and what it would involve, and I think her eye for style and hair is impeccable. I'd already trust her with anything! I will definitely be coming back. For the shop: It's in the cutest little part of the neighborhood, feels safe and it was kind of quite on a Saturday afternoon with lots of trees and lots of parking. It is near the 57 and the Shellmound bus lines, and it's in walking distance of the Public Market/that area, which is perfect for me. The shop is spacious for having two chairs. It feels special and exclusive but also homey and cozy at the same time. The hair products they use SMELL SO GOOD. I really liked this place and look forward to coming back again.

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!

Nora is a fabulous stylist She listens and understands what…read morewould work best for you She is charming, talented and kind The salon is in a great area and lovely Highly recommend Nora!

Hands down one of the best stylist I've been to for cuts to my 2c-3c curly hair. Nora is an amazing…read morecolorist as well. My balayage and curly haircuts always receive compliments. A very talented artist!

Best haircut of my fine, wavy, slightly tender mid-life hair's LIFE…read more She listened deeply. Not just to what I wanted, but to my hair's history -- very fine hair, the over-highlightedness, the "please don't make me look like I'm trying too hard." I felt completely safe in her chair. She read my wave pattern, my energy, my lifestyle... then did her thing. And wow. It paid off. My sister said "va va vroooom." My partner lost it (in the best way). My friends were like omg YESSSSS. I walked out feeling like I'd discovered a glamorous secret femme hair club. The studio itself is serene and plant-filled, tucked up a quirky little stairway. No loud salon chaos. No stylists shouting over each other. Just a seasoned, NYC-cool stylist with impeccable instincts and her tiny sleepy dog keeping the vibe soft. If you have fine waves and want someone who actually understands texture, movement, and grown-woman glam, this is your person.

After reading Yelp reviews, I reached out to Redd via SMS and she was able to fit me in before the…read moreend of day. She welcomed me and showed me to her clean. We talked about my hair and she made recommendations -- and did quite a nice cut and style on my hair. It looks much better and I have tips on how to help maintain the ends better. I'm looking forward to the next visit! Thanks!

Great service! Thanks for your patience and understanding! Really appreciated the hair salon…read moresuggestions. All the best!!!!

The best hair stylist knows intuitively what looks good on a person. I love that I could just trust…read morethat she knew what to do. Went in with chopped up all black hair and came out with the most chic layered and highlighted look. Took less than an hour and was such a relaxing experience. I could not recommend more

If you're looking for a hair salon specializing in wavy, thick hair, look no further than La…read morePeluquería. I have been driving from Livermore to La Peluquería in Berkeley since 2017 to have Patricia cut my hair (almost an hour-long drive). Patricia, the stylist, and owner, always impresses me with her skill and expertise. In my first appointment, I went from very long hair, which I had had for years, and asked to cut it very short. Patricia considered my hair texture and asked about my preferences and hair care routine. Patricia has an excellent understanding of how to work with wavy (or curly), thick hair. She always asks me for pictures of what I would like and can recreate what I show her. When I return from a cut, I get compliments from everyone about how good it looks. Patricia uses precision techniques to create a flattering, cohesive shape that works well with my hair's natural texture. The last time I saw her, I did not take pictures with me and told her to trim and give it a little more shape. She did an awesome job as usual, so she can either follow what pictures you show her or she can give you a great cut without any pictures as examples. Since I met her, she has made some excellent suggestions for enhancing my curls, and I have continued following her suggestions throughout the years, always happy with the results. When my mom visits CA from Puerto Rico, she always requests that I make an appointment with Patricia. She says no one cuts her hair as well as Patricia. It's true! She always leaves the salon feeling beautiful, and her hair looks more bouncy and thick thanks to Patricia's cut. Overall, I highly recommend La Peluquería to anyone with wavy, thick, or curly hair looking for a skilled and knowledgeable stylist. The salon is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and Patricia is friendly and professional. If you're looking for a salon to help you make the most of your natural curls and waves, then La Peluquería is worth visiting.

10/10 recommend coming to see Patricia! She is quite literally the best at what she does. I was not…read moretaking care of my curly hair properly before I came to see her and she gave me all kind of product recommendations and tips on how to keep my hair healthy and thriving and that is really what I enjoyed the most. She is a curl expert and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients. I will be coming back to La Peluquería time and time again.

I've been getting my hair done my Ryan for about two years now and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout him! I'm naturally blonde and have dyed my hair other colors, but Ryan is the best at maintaining my blonde AND the health of my hair. My color looks natural and gorgeous, and the maintenance is a breeze because Ryan knows what he's doing!

I had so much fun at Scarlet Salon! Universe is unbelievably kind and generous. I came in with 3…read morepictures of different hair in Japanese styles, as well as my reactions to each of the three cuts, so that we could come up with something that I would be happy with--and that was actually doable with how much hair I have on my head! After speaking with Universe about an inspiration board I provided of hime cuts I'd researched to try to get the perfect look--and admiring her stylish and classic shag's cute wave--we decided to go with a hybrid version of the three, so without the frame-y super-straight front bangs I had during my schoolgirl era, but still with some side action (see the ear cut in the image attached). I'm delighted with this phenomenal haircut and can't wait to come back. The conversation is light and warmhearted as well, making me feel welcomed and listened to. I was fairly nervous about getting my hair cut, and have been flat ironing it into shape since it grew out from a nicely cleaned-up wolf cut, with some leftover bleach toward the ends from some three hair changes ago. They put in some mousse that lifts the crown of my head well, and the shampoo set they used in the beginning smelled delectable, lightly fragrant. The salon ambiance is very relaxed and comfortable, airy and calming, with low strains of Fleetwood Mac on the stereo. Thank you for a great time! *** Her new assistant is awesome and creatively inspiring. Talk to her about local music acts and the perks of living in the Bay Area! And the super realistic AI receptionist setup heralds the arrival of the posthuman... give it a try! ***

I walked in this week with very healthy hair and left with extreme heat damage, fried ends and…read morechunky uneven yellow highlights. When I stand in the sun, my hair is actually transparent. Virginia, you refunded my payment (thank you) and I wasn't sure whether to write this. I loved the haircuts I got from you before. But you cannot experiment on people's hair like this. And after this I do not think you should be coloring people's hair at all. I asked you directly before we started if you had knowledge and experience with blonde highlights and you said multiple times yes, and that you definitely could make it happen. But it turned out you had no idea how to do blonde bleach, let alone balayage. Once you rinsed out the bleach and saw how bad it looked, you didn't stop what you were doing to share what had happened. Instead of showing me the results, you applied a super-hot curling wand to give me a big hairstyle so I wouldn't notice the highlights. The wand on the new bleach left it with intense heat damage. The hair is falling out as I write this and my whole head stinks of burnt hair. This did not need to happen - you could have simply told me the truth, that you have no idea what you're doing with blonde highlights, and I would have been able to find someone who does, and my hair would still be healthy right now. Please let me be the last person this happens to.

I came to Vika Beauty Salon to get the haircut that I didn't get at the last place I went to…read more Virginia referenced my inspo pic a few times and asked questions along the way to ensure she was getting me exactly what I asked for. I have paid far more for lesser quality cuts. She is friendly, detailed, and efficient. I mentioned to her the other reviews that suggest booking far in advance but she said that it only gets busy around the holidays. I was able to get a booking within a week in mid-January. Leave a voicemail and she will get back to you in a timely manner.

Mary Ella gives me the BEST hair cuts and color ever!!!!!! Mary Ella takes the time to…read moreconceptualize exactly what I am looking for in a haircut or color so that I am happy! She has been cutting my hair for a while now, and just this week colored my hair for the first time ever. I would not really trust anyone else to color my hair, but I am very confident with Mary Ella's abilities. I could not be more pleased with everything she has ever done to my hair. She is also the purest and sweetest person I have ever met, which always helps;)

Mary Ella is the only person I trust to do my hair. The experience is relaxing and stress-free, and…read moreshe makes sure to listen to my preferences so I'm always ecstatic with the results. Communication is key, and Mary Ella really takes the time to understand what the client desires (my hair is curly, and I have strong opinions about bangs). Mary Ella has colored, highlighted, cut and styled my hair many times, always with consummate professionalism and the benefit of her years of experience and eye for style and beauty. In addition to my regular hair cuts, I've also enjoyed Mary Ella styling my hair for special events--I always feel so poised and confident when she's done my hair, and I can just relax. The best part is that Mary Ella will travel to you on the day of your special event and style your hair in your own home or at the venue. I've loved my elegant updos, the curls held up for more than twelve hours, and Mary Ella is a virtuoso when it comes to innovative braiding techniques. Mary Ella is truly an artist, and my hair (and I) are grateful for her creative expertise.