Hi Beauty Salon

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Five stars for Justin!! I am new to the Bay, hadn't yet found the colorist who would understand my…read morehair and the look I wanted. I booked with Justin at Salon 1500 based on reviews. He reached out for a conversation before I came in and I knew I was in good hands. And then I was BLOWN AWAY by what he was able to achieve!! I had expected it would take a few visits to get there. Justin knows hair!! There is a science and an art to color, especially for those of us wanting dimensional color. Justin has both expertise and artistry!! I'm just delighted. I want to also mention that the salon itself is lovely. Spacious and airy, with a sweet back patio. I loved the art, too. The whole experience was uplifting! Justin is easy to talk to, the vibes are chill. I'm including before and after photos in hopes that my review might help someone else in a similarly desperate situation. You can trust Justin at Salon 1500!! He's awesome!!

Hair done by Masooda My experience here was very…read moredisappointing. My hair was 100% virgin hair and had never been dyed before. I naturally have dark brown hair, and I came in with an inspiration picture asking for an autumn copper-brown reddish color. They were very confident that they could make the color I wanted happen, which made me feel comfortable moving forward with the service. After the first round, she was already getting ready to send me home, but I told her I was not happy with the results because my hair barely looked different from when I came in. It stayed mostly the same dark brown, except for some patchy plum-colored areas. I paid $120 for that first service. After I explained that I was unhappy, she recommended bleaching my hair to get me closer to the lighter copper-brown reddish color I originally asked for. What bothered me was that before starting the bleach, she never told me she would also be doing another client's hair color at the same time. While the bleach was sitting in my hair, there was one point where she was away for about 40 minutes. I was so nervous about the bleach sitting in my hair that I actually started a timer myself because I did not want anything to happen to my hair. She was also leaving at other times in between for around 20 to 30 minutes while working on the other client. I really wish my hair had been monitored more closely throughout the bleaching process, especially because of how light it ended up becoming. Instead of the autumn copper-brown reddish color from my inspiration picture, I ended up with orange and blonde hair. I paid another $230 for the second service, bringing my total to $350. I am extremely disappointed that I spent $350, went through two rounds of color and bleaching on previously virgin hair, and still did not receive anything close to what I originally asked for. If you have naturally dark virgin hair and are looking to go lighter, based on my experience, I would definitely not recommend this place.

Balayage by Rachelle

Styled by Tiffany! Text 619.992.2932 or call 510.522.2881

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Platinum blondes and long bobs done by Tiffany

Salon One

4.3(615 reviews)

1.9 mi

Certified professionals

Free consultations

I have been coming to this salon for over 10 years and cannot recommend Tina highly enough. Getting…read morefull-head highlights on long dark brown hair requires a lot of skill, and her work is consistently amazing every single time. Tina is incredibly considerate of my requests and always listens carefully to exactly what I want to achieve. The entire salon environment is welcoming, and everyone who works there is exceptionally friendly. Tina and I always have the loveliest conversations during my appointments. The pricing is very fair for the high-quality results she delivers. She also goes above and beyond by generously styling my hair beautifully at the end of the session. Tina is simply fantastic at what she does. I have attached a few photos of my hair to show off her beautiful work!

I had such a great experience with Tina! She did an amazing job on both my color and haircut. I've…read morebeen going to Tina for a few years now, and she has always been so talented, kind, and consistent. She always takes the time to listen to what I'm looking for and makes sure I leave loving my hair. Tina is so sweet, talented, and really pays attention to the details. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I'm so glad I found her and will definitely continue coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone you can trust with your hair!

Ombre and haircut by Howie

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Salon One use OLAPLEX, Go bold hair breakage solved

Tomo for Hair

4.1(378 reviews)

1.9 mi

I've been going to Lilly for years. She's so good at what…read moreshe does. She's very easy to talk to, she never tries to sell me products or treatments. She asks what you want and she gets it done! The Salon is calm and spacious. Very nice clean bathroom. Lilly also work so well with kids. My daughter also loves going to see her

Lily is amazing. She knows her craft and does a great job. She has an idea of what looks best and…read moreshe is generous with the attention she gives to her customers. She has been cutting my hair for ten years and she is super talented. This is also great at helping prep the clients with a great hair wash. They are welcoming and will spoil you with a beautiful salon and care to your styling needs.

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This is what we asked for

Sessions Salon

4.7(161 reviews)

2.0 mi

I was a first time customer. Asked for Kelly the owner of a salon as my friend recommended her. The…read moreexperience besides being disappointing was extremely disrespectful. I didn't like what my hair looked like. I told her in between I wanted it to be different and she kept insisted that since she already put product in it that's she can't do anything. So I was like it looks like I had a shower and just towel dried it. I asked for her to at least wash my hair and blow dry it again so I could see what the cut would look like. I kept requesting. Saying that I need to feel good when I leave here but all she said was I can't because i have customers waiting. And then she got so frustrated and was like ok if you're so unhappy just leave. And so I did. I felt so terrible. I finally just got my hair back after having massive hair loss after being sick and for her to disrespect me and my hair that way just felt so bad. And to think it's the owner itself who behaved this way. Feel bad for the others who work there - hope they're good. Regardless never going back there. Hope your experience is better

I've been going to Kelly for years. She's very good at her profession. I always feel so good after…read moregetting my hair done. I just recently had a baby and in desperate need of a hair refresh. She gave me a fresh color and it turned out so good.

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iSalon

4.5(379 reviews)

2.1 mi

I made an appointment online with Nelly on a Saturday around 3PM requesting for a haircut. She is…read moreso friendly and listened to how I typically style my hair and how much I wanted cut. She also made sure before she did larger cuts that I was comfortable with the length and letting me know how my hair would flow if I went one way vs the other. My haircut took around an hour and half with a wash, cut and blow dry. I definitely recommend Nelly for your future cuts! Plenty of parking and located in a plaza next to dollar tree and a nailshop.

iSalon is my go-to spot for haircuts! I've been seeing Brenda for multiple years and continue to…read morecome back. Brenda is wonderful and super knowledgeable and friendly. She's great and so skilled at haircuts/coloring/styling. I also love that she is easy to talk to, and often shares helpful tips/techniques, so that I can maintain my hair and keep it healthy. The salon is clean and well-maintained, and they are located in a small plaza, so parking is not an issue. Definitely recommend visiting iSalon, if you're looking for an awesome salon in Alameda!

Before!

Hair curls and color by Hannah!

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After curls! Love my color by Hannah

So Fetch Salon

4.9(24 reviews)

1.1 mi

I wanted a new layered cut with bangs and showed Sunny some inspo pics. She did a great job with my…read morenew style! Highly recommend. And the IMAGE Studios salon setting is perfect with lots of free parking up front and other amenities in the shopping center.

I was itching for a haircut. I stumbled across So Fetch on Instagram. I loved that I can book…read morethrough the GlossGenius website. There is a small deposit that you need to pay to secure a spot. Booking process was a breeze. Vivian, my hair stylist, was sooooo funny and personable. We talked about the length I wanted, if I wanted face-fame bangs, and I wanted more layers. My hair feels so refreshed, lighter, and healthier. I have found my new hairstylist..I'm thinking about going back to get my hair colored from her. Her work looks amazing!

Bold fun peek a boos

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Beauty Cut

4.2(111 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been coming here for yearssss. I used to have Kelly cut my hair, but then she moved away so I…read morestarted working with Cindy, not sure who I liked better! Cindy is amazing, friendly and I never leave disappointed. Her pricing is way more affordable than these new age barber shops that want an arm and a leg for a simple cut, they make you reserve you apt weeks in advance, and by the time you get there your still going to be waiting around the lobby for 20-40 min after your scheduled apt time. Maybe I just had a few bad experiences with those places but ever since I found beauty cuts I never went back to the normal "barber shop" style places.

If you are a dude looking for a place to do Asian men's hair and a nice fade then look no further…read more I've been coming here for years and they are my go to place for a cut in Alameda. When other places have raised their prices, they have slowly gone up with inflation but kept prices reasonable. Service has always been great, they make sure to prioritize your appointment (sometimes a gentle reminder helps) and when things aren't busy walk-ins are welcome. It's a great place for a cut and reminds me of the haircut places in so-cal!

Façade, October 22, 2023 (rainy morning)

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Cindy is the best!

Spank Salon

4.5(285 reviews)

1.5 mi

Ellie is hands down the best stylist I've ever been to. With most stylists, I spend the first week…read moremourning the loss of my hair and wishing a little less had been taken off. I've never experienced that with Ellie--not once. She takes the time to truly understand what you want and how you want to look, and somehow manages to get it right every time. I leave feeling like the best version of myself, not like I'm waiting for my hair to grow back. I can't say enough good things about her. Highly, highly recommend!

I only get my haircut about twice a year, and the last couple years since finding Spank salon I…read moreonly come to Yao. It's very hard to find someone who cuts Asian hair well and Yao, does it perfectly each time! He's always super friendly too and easy to chat with. He takes his time cutting your hair and keeps asking questions to keep you involved in the process to make sure it's what you want. My family lives in Alameda, but I live in Elk Grove l, and I will happily drive back and wait until I'm back in Alameda to get my haircut here. It's super easy to book on their website too.

Hlights / Toners Gina

Balayage and haircut By Ashley

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Hairstyle by Gina Hlights / Toners Gina

Crop Salon

4.8(106 reviews)

0.9 mi

Jessie is the only person I trust with my head and hair!!…read more Now it's been like 6 yrs and she's always learning new techniques. The latest one is cashmere balayage and I love it!!

It's crazy to say but I've been getting my hair done by Jessie for the past 11 years, and I truly…read morecan't recommend her enough. Over the years, I've watched her grow from renting a chair in different salons to accomplishing the amazing milestone of owning her own space. It's been so inspiring to see her success. Jessie is incredibly sweet, selfless, and one of the most personable people you'll ever meet. I'll admit I once made the mistake of going somewhere else, and quickly learned my lesson-- no one compares to her work or the experience she provides. Going blonde isn't a quick process, but Jessie always checks in throughout the appointment to make sure you're comfortable. She truly cares about the health of your hair and is always continuing her education to stay up to date with the best techniques. She also recommends high-quality products to help you maintain your hair between visits. I constantly get compliments on my hair, and it's all thanks to Jessie's talent. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about their clients and takes pride in their craft, leave it into the hands of Jessie!!

Soft ans smoky blonde balayge

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Modern Hair Studio

4.5(110 reviews)

0.1 mi

Been coming here for years. Totally trust Sandy with my hair always does a great job 10 star placeread more

By the way, we are regular customer of this place and disguise their business operation to…read morequestionssssssss. The owner Jenny & Lynne (former lady from across the street) had decided to not follow appointment rules & decide to take any walk-in's & left the peeps for over 30 min wait time. I still like Sandy, but their service & lack of manners should not be Alamedian behaviour. Stay the hell away from the store, especially they do not know how to run a business and customers with wait time. Sad but don't mind to take my money elsewhere

Haircut by Jenny

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Ivy R.

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8 years ago

Excelent service! I came here for my Mani, pedi and my hair for color and hair cut Hanna and sofia is hardworker they clean very welll is so relaxing. They use sea salt and stone for massage... read more

Abramov V.

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4 years ago

Helen does great work she does hair and everyone accommodate to get you to your beauty

Daisy P.

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2 years ago

My go-to nail salon! -- they never disappoint. The design is exactly what I asked for.

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