Absolute perfection!! Emily took all of my curly hair concerns into consideration. She made my…read morefrizzball head into a luscious mane! I highly recommend her if you need a curly hair cut, she knows wassup. Very considerate of how I was feeling about the cut and she took her time. This was my first time at Salon La Luz, and I will definitely be coming back!

Rebecca is a hair whisperer. I've only to say, it's gotten too big, do something! and she'll start…read morein with her snips and spins me around -- I'm new again. Her salon is a warm hug, luscious natural light, great conversations, wonderful soundtrack, friendly staff and clientele. And then there's Thor, kind eyes and a tail wag!

TL;DR: This place is great! Book with Mark--he's an *artist*!…read more Longer version: My hair stylist quit the biz a few years ago to pursue a career as a therapist (so fitting, right?!) I was stoked for her! But since then, I've been adrift and searching for my hair match, trying out a new stylist for each cut. (My hair is fine but wavy with a weird cowlick, so it needs just the right layers. I had some great cuts and some so-so cuts, but never the right combo of close enough, a decent amount of availability that I'm not waiting months or driving across the bay, AND a great cut.) I tried Mark at Maru on a random rec from a friend whose daughter works at the salon--and after one cut, I feel like my search is over! The salon is very well-run and had an opening within a couple weeks. I arrived on time, was offered herbal tea, and waited under five minutes. It's in a nice spot in Berkeley with plenty of street parking with pretty cheap meters--$4. Mark asked me what I was looking for, got it right away, and was of course fun to chat with. I walked out with a cut I love for a reasonable price. I will definitely be back!

I was nervous about getting my hair done since it was such a spur of the moment thing to get a…read moretrim. My stylist, Shawn, led me through to the second area of their salon which was cool and was so detailed about doing my hair. I've never had a stylist so precise and who really took great care in making sure everything was even and cut in exactly the way I wanted. I showed him one photo, and my hair looked exactly like it after. It was definitely the longest haircut I've had and pricey as I'm not used to Bay Area prices just yet, but honestly, so worth it.

I came in depressed and with dirty hair that hadn't been touched by a professional in 6 months…read more Eric was totally judgment free and lifted my spirits even more than the volume of my blah hair. It occurred to me later that this might not be totally wash and wear- because I didn't remember to request that. I left with a super cute modern Farrah Faucet style that they carefully crafted. BUT I got out of the shower and just kind of scrunched my layers as they dried- SUPER CUTE. Natural volume and curl. The cut will be easy to dress up or down- and I'm not overwhelmed by the amount of hair strangling me in my sleep and tugging my neck wrong with the weight when I'm washing it. THANK YOU ERIC. SEE YOU SOON.

As someone who has continuously received so-so cuts for the past decade, Its safe to say I have…read morefound my go-to alt hair stylist. Eric helped me find my "bang" and worked around my small forehead like room temp butter and a knife :) It was a relief to know they were knowledgeable in how to strategically layer thick asian hair also! Came out with the hair of my dreams and all the 101 on upkeep,helpful tricks, and what products to use. Eric is a real conversationist( learned a lot about carnivorous plants ty) You won't find small talk here but if you want a silent/spiritual hair cut experience they are respectful to that as well which I think is even listed as an option in his booking site among many other A+ options

I'm still just as impressed with Evangeline's work as visit 1 coming to the studio. She has gotten…read morefaster and I've never received as many compliments on my hair, the colors, the styles, how it frames my face, etc. as when Evangeline does it. She is a vivids pro and she makes me laugh the entire time. LET HER COOK!

Had a great time with Karla! She was friendly, highly skilled and efficient. Did a great job with…read moremy hair, looking forward to seeing her again. The salon is clean with friendly staff and good vibes

Walked into this salon last minute and was looking for a refresh. The front desk staff were very…read moreaccommodating and were able to get me an appointment for this afternoon. Bethany was my stylist and she did such a great job of understanding what I wanted and helped me visualize what could work for me. I was looking for a refresh and she delivered! Would recommend working with her. All the staff were super friendly and this salon was a breath of fresh air - great ambience and a very calming atmosphere. Parking is on the street and typically available.

If you're looking for a hairstylist who takes the time to gets you, check out Sara at Grove Salon!…read moreShe may be newer to the game, but don't let that fool you--Sara has talent and a natural instinct for hair. I've been toying with the idea of getting a balayage or baby lights forever, and I finally decided to take the plunge. Sara took the time to really listen to what I wanted, asked all the right questions, and eased my concerns about how the color would grow out. I didn't want any harsh lines or brassy tones, and Sara nailed it. She recommended a gorgeous balayage with a cool toner, and let me tell you--it's perfection. My hair feels healthier than ever, and the color is better than I could have hoped. Sara has this calm, laid-back vibe that made the whole experience feel like hanging out with a friend. She took the time to understand exactly what I was after, brought me tea, and was super fun to chat with. Bonus points for giving me a blow dry that stayed smooth and frizz-free--even though my hair has a mind of its own and loves to get fluffy! If you want a stylist who's skilled, fun, and has a fresh approach, Sara is your girl. Run, don't walk, to Grove Salon!

Amazing hair artist!! Love my cut and color. First time…read moregoing for a unique unnatural color and Tsomuka nailed it. She did exactly the picture I brought in on my head like magic!!! Salon was clean and covid safe! Her pricing is transparent and on her website! My hair was not ruined and in fact after coloring was stronger with her protein treatment. I'm beyond thrilled and grateful I got to experience Tsomuka's hair art and can't wait to go back!!

I have been a repeat customer for about ~3 years. Tsomuka is an artist and a talented professional…read more I walk in with an idea, maybe a sample picture and she interprets it very well. A perfect location for transformational looks as well as maintenance cuts.

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.

Kay is very professional. Loved how he worked with me in every step of the cut! This was to make…read moresure I would be happy with the great haircut and that it would work for what was happening with my thinning hair. I highly recommend Kay, you will NOT be disappointed.

Everyone has his or her favorite hairdresser. It is like you go to your dentist, your doctor, or as…read morein Europe, your baker. Since I moved to Easy Bay many years ago from the city, I have not been able to find a hairdresser I would go to regularly. So I drove to the city to see my old friend and my formal to go hairdresser. She cuts my hair short and says " see you in a year". But then she retired. On a Sunday walk, I ventured out of my usual path, and my luck struck. I passed by the corner of 44 th / Telegraph and discovered this hair salon. I searched on Yelp and read customers' praise. I called him and set an appointment. It is pandemic time, how does he handle the situation? He wore a mask. He cleaned out the room after the previous customer. He sprayed the room with an air cleanser, then left the door open for few minutes. He then led me in. He handed me an eye shield to cover my eyes which effectively protected me from any possible droplet. He handed me hand sanitizer before I left. He assessed my hair first, then asked how I would like it cut. I showed him a photo. He got right to work. My eye shield fogged up, I could not see how my hair was cut. But I felt very much at ease. Not worried about my haircut at all. After a meticulous and masterful cut, he washed my hair with a gentle scalp massage and a neck massage. This is almost the best part of the experience. Them came the layer by layer blow dry and styling. My hair turned out exactly what I asked him for, only better. K is an experienced hairstylist. He is gentle and patient. He pays attention to detail and style. You also get great music ( jazz) to enjoy and relax. I left there with a great feeling and a better look. I am so glad I found my hairdresser. Payment: he accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and cash. So it is convenient. The appointment is easy to make. I called him. I read that you can also text him. Stress-free