Melissa is great, she did exactly what I was asking for, I have short curly hair, she also…read morerecommended products for my hair that are doing wonders. I will definitely be coming back to get my haircuts here. I've been looking for someone to know how to cut my hair and I found hers

Melissa is AMAZING! She transformed my hair!…read moreShe truly cares the overall health of your hair! I found her via my friend and I am so tankful to both! Also her place is really cool as well! I truly enjoy being there!

I have been going to Lili for many years. After taking a break for a few years, I recently…read morereturned, and honestly, I don't know why I ever left! Since coming back, I've received so many compliments on my hair. Lili, Phoebe, and Lynn are truly rock-star hairstylists! They are incredibly talented, welcoming, and always make you look and feel amazing. I highly recommend them!

WOW AMAZING Lynn has naturally curly hair, therefore, Lynn is knowledgable about curly frizzy hair…read more She gave me the most elegant complimentary haicut to my sagging face. I want to keep this secret about Dimension great hair stylist to myself but I must shout out Lynn's expertise. Price is reasonable and Lynn and her sister work as a team supporting each other.

This review is so long overdue, but Sokonthy is so sweet and confident in her work! I told her that…read moreI wanted an ashy color, but was worried about damaging my hair. She listened to my concerns and did her magic. About a month later, it's still super healthy! She also gave me a nice cut- I've had the same hairstyle since high school and I NEEDED a change. COVID precautions were in place and the station was wiped and cleaned after her client before me left. I usually bounce around different salons & hairstylists, but I will for sure be a returning client now! Thank you so much, Sokonthy!

This review is a long time coming. Sokonthy always gives me the freshest cuts and I always get…read moregreat compliments on them. Her new place is so nice and easy to get to. Also I always appreciate the treats/candy she has available. I will be back for my next cut soon.

Marisol was great, very personable, listened , great cut took my long hair and gave me a perfect,…read moresassy short cut just like I asked for . Made sure I was happy during entire process! Will definitely be back!

I found Deja Blue through YELP & Google reviews. Marisol…read morecuts, colors my hair & gives me highlights. I always get compliments on my hair. She gives me good advice on keeping my hair healthy & looking it's best. The salon's prices are reasonable. The vibe of the salon is relaxing & all of the stylists are friendly.

My advice to anyone going here: ask for the exact total price and every individual charge BEFORE…read moreyour appointment/service, including payment-method fees. My recent experience with Lupita. The first time I went to Lupita, I contacted her beforehand to ask how much she charges for a haircut. She told me her prices start at $45. When I went in, she washed my hair, did my haircut, & blow-dried it. I remember paying around $75-$80 for the services & tipping her, with my total coming to $90. I thought the hair wash was included in the price because she asked me to come to the hair washing station without mentioning that it's not included but it WAS NOT. But, I really liked the haircut, which is why I went back and also recommended her to two other people. This time, I didn't ask about the price beforehand because I assumed the haircut would still be somewhere around $45-$55. I also specifically washed my hair before going because I did not want to pay extra for a hair wash. This time, she told me the price would be $65 + $5 Zelle fee. I was shocked because I had never heard of her charging a Zelle fee before. She also told me that she was giving me a discount, so this was the price. I paid the $65 + $5 Zelle fee and gave her a $10 tip, making my total $80. After my appointment, I spoke with the two people I had recommended to her(it's not that I was getting commission out of it). They had also paid by Zelle/card, and neither of them had been charged a Zelle fee. Another thing that surprised me was that when I was paying, she asked me for cash. If cash was required or preferred, I believe that should have been communicated beforehand rather than at the time of payment. She also kept explaining that electricity & other expenses are expensive and that this is why she has to charge more. I remember hearing the same explanation during my previous visit as well. I completely understand that business expenses increase and that prices can change, but customers should be clearly informed of the current prices before the service is provided. Another thing that I found frustrating was that she repeatedly compared her prices to other salons and said that other salons charge much more while she is still charging less. But if I wanted to pay the prices that other salons charge, why would I have chosen to come to her in the first place? The main reason I initially chose her was because her haircut prices started at $45, which was a reasonable and affordable price for me, and I was happy with her haircut as well. After I came home, I messaged her to ask for clarification about the pricing & the Zelle fee. She said if I didn't want to pay the Zelle fee, then a different price would apply. My issue is not that a business is allowed to increase its prices. My issue is that the customer should know the exact price BEFORE the service is done. If the price has increased from $45 to $65 or there are additional charges, simply tell the customer upfront so they can decide whether they want to proceed or go somewhere else. I also found it strange that she emphasized that the $65 included a blow-dry. After a haircut, drying the hair is generally part of finishing the haircut; this was not a separate hairstyling service. It was simply drying my hair after the haircut where she blow dries with the round brush, not a proper styling(see my image) The inconsistent pricing, unexpected Zelle fee, different explanations, and lack of clear pricing beforehand have completely changed my experience. No doubt I liked my haircut but I believe she keeps on changing the price depending on the customers. This is the price she sent me at the end after asking many questions: Also, the Saloon is very dirty and messy. The towels, floor with hair etc. "Honey this this my prices : Hair cut 55 short . 65.00 long Blow drying style 65.00 only with hair cut 45.00 High lights 280.00 and up Balayage 350.00 and up Colors 95.00 and up "

I'm going on my first cruise to the Carribean February 21 and my hairdresser Lupita Banuelos gave…read moreme highlights!! I've been going to her salon over a year ever since moving up here from Manteca. She takes her time on my hair and I don't feel rushed. She does a beautiful job and I always get lots of compliments from my customers at the Castro Valley Ross store.

I needed my hair and makeup done for an event and Cristina was able to make it happen! I called her…read morewithin the same week I needed the services done, and she was very prompt to respond to my phone call and asked for a text to secure an appointment. She was able to fit me in the morning on the day I needed, which I really appreciated. Her salon suite is in Sola Salon Studios in Castro Valley. It is right off the freeway, so it is easy to get to and there is a parking lot. Cristina is friendly and welcoming, and definitely knowledgable about and talented with what she does.

She took my hair from zero to ONE HUNDRED!!…read more My hair was past my waist, and I was on the hunt for someone really good, to chop off all my hair and make me not regret it the next day. I was searching for A-lines online, and this one photo kept on popping up. An A-line that had the perfect high low, great shape, styled beautifully, nice highlights (or balayage, I don't know what I'm talking about). I just had to find the person that created this piece of art I kept gravitating to. Come to find out, it was Cristina and she's local. Once I found her I thought "YES, I will make an appointment for THIS WEEK... She was booked 2 months out. WHAT DO I DO NOW?? I waited... On the day of my appointment I was nervous. But once you start talking to Cristina, it's like talking to one of your homies. She's so easy to talk to. I told her what I wanted. And seeing how the cut was going to be a pretty dramatic change she took me through it step by step before making the cut. She never once asked me, "Are you sure you want to do this?" Although I am sure she thought it. We had some great conversation. And I left with a haircut I absolutely LOVE!! She was/is the perfect person for the job. I have had so many compliments on my hair. I love the way it feels, especially after leaving her chair. She uses some good stuff! I also leave her salon feeling really happy. I truly enjoy my time with her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cristina. She does wonderful work (check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinarizala_/), and is always keeping herself on the top of her game. Everyone needs a Cristina in their life. CLIENT SINCE MAY 2016

I've been going to my Stephanie for about 8 years, and there's a reason I've never trusted anyone…read moreelse with my hair. I'm Asian and keep my hair platinum icy blonde, which is basically the ultimate battle: Asian hair vs. blonde. Somehow she wins that fight every single time. Honestly, it's hair witchcraft. She manages to get my hair to the most beautiful clean, icy platinum without the brassiness that darker hair can easily pull. Even more impressive, she does it while still keeping my hair healthy. What I love most is how intentional she is with everything she does. She takes her time, pays attention to the details, and genuinely cares about the outcome. You can tell she takes pride in her work. On top of being incredibly talented, she's also so kind and sweet, which makes every appointment something I actually look forward to. After eight years, I can confidently say she's the only person I trust with my platinum hair. If you're trying to go blonde--especially if you have naturally dark hair--you want someone like her.

This is definitely my spot! I can honestly say I enjoy coming here every single time. Stephanie…read morealways does such an amazing job--I highly recommend her! I've consistently had a great experience at The Vibe Salon. I love the energy, the good conversations, and how all the girls are such a vibe--so welcoming and humble. I've seen their work too, and they're all incredibly talented at what they do. For sure a place worth coming back to!

4.23.2024 - It was time to go dark…read more I can't remember how many years I've been bleaching my hair, but it was time for a drastic change. What better way to welcome change than to get rid of the old hairstyle and take on a new look. Definitely need some getting used to, but I'm totally digging this color: Medium Neutral Ash; along with my new chopped hair: Drastic V-Line Bob. Overall look is great and feels great. Yet again, Maya has steered me in the right direction. After what feels like over a decade, Maya seems to know what I want and need more than I know myself. Whenever I'm indecisive or uncertain, she knows and she's right. This obviously comes from years and years of experience. During all my visits, including this one, I always felt good and happy knowing that she genuinely cares for my benefits. Yes, money is a factor as we all need to hustle and bustle to make a living in this crazy expensive state, but truly, her motives are not entirely geared towards that. It takes a lot of planning and commitment to make sure not to damage my hair even more so than they already are. She really looks out for the best interests of her clients, foremost than her own. Anyhowsers, posting a pic. Thank you Maya for my fresh new look. See you in a few months!

After reading a recent review about how Maya doesn't know how to cut wavy/curly hair, please take a…read morelook at your so called "wavy hair" and acknowledge it is in no way close to being called that. Myself, my sister and my mother have had wavy/curly hair types that Maya has expertly worked on for years. I recently wanted to embrace my actual wavy hair texture and so I asked Maya for a super short cut and couldn't be happier. I absolutely love the curly shag I rock because of her amazing skills and have truly fell in love with my natural hair texture thanks to her skills. I have not used heat on my hair for over a year & am super happy with getting my bangs trimmed every few months. Maya is also booked by appointment only and it says so on her Yelp page as well so all reviews that mention her not taking walk ins have reviewers that unfortunately don't know how to read.