I came to iSalon because a friend of mine had excellent service from here. This is hands down the best service and quality work I have ever experienced. Too bad I didn't find this place earlier. Jessie was my stylist and she was very honest and friendly. She took her time and even went past closing time to do her best. I have dyed my hair red and then box dyed it black after that. She did an amazing job stripping the colors away. It was a 4 hour session but it went by very quickly. She took her time and even went past closing time to do her best. I also love the refreshing cucumber infused water they served! Although it was a bit pricey, I have wasted more money in total for worse quality service at other salons. I will be back in a month or so to finally get my ombre/balayage I have been dreaming to do! They also offer a 20% discount for first time customers. YAY! read more

My sister wanted to change her hairstyle for her birthday. With all the experiences at other salons, she decided to take a leap of faith and try iSalon in Alameda. She found this salon on yelp and decided to give it a shot. I went with her to her scheduled appointment and the minute we stepped in, the customer service was awesome off the bat. Greeted by the receptionist, she asked if we wanted something to drink, and my sister was sat right away. Jessie was her scheduled hair stylist. Everyone there was friendly and pleasant. Jessie did an amazing job with my sisters ombre. No time wasted and the chemistry was incredible. Nothing better than a great conversation when transforming hairstyles. Jessie was very informative and so sweet. So well, I decided to make an appointment the next day. There was no rushing, she took her time to perfect the look my sister was going for, and she loved the results. The other stylists even did great jobs with their clients as I was people watching. The clients were happy and comfortable. We scheduled my appointment the next day and the experience was as great as my sisters.. Not a quick wash and cut. Jessie greeted me and began my services as soon as I got there. Not only did the wash feel great, she massaged me too. She got my cut down exactly how I wanted it. Im a happy camper. Definitely found a salon and stylist to go to from now on. read more

This update is for Jessie. She's friendly, knowledgeable, and honest! She definitely has a lot of experience with hair. With the blue in my hair, I had limited options when it came to re-coloring. I wanted the blue completely gone, so Jessie suggested purple. I'm so glad she did because I honestly thought I would just have to stick with the blue until it turned into a yucky color! She did a great job with transforming my hair. I'll be back to see her for sure! Also, the girl at the front counter (Marie?) is always really sweet and approachable too. Thanks iSalon!! I'm glad I gave you guys a second chance :) read more

Are you still looking for a place to cut yo hair? Isalon is it! I highly recommend Linda. Linda, my stylist has done an awesome job on my fauxhawk every-time. She really knows how to do that razor cut. She takes her time to understand what you want, I usually take out my iPhone and tell her I want such and such celebrity bangs with a crossbreed of this other celebrity fade if they had a baby. :) , and they have a iPad for you if your iPhone is too small to see haha. And the great therapy session helps alot with my ongoing disaster dating life! Did I mention it comes with the haircut. read more

Wasn't impressed for the price. The stylist didn't fully listen a) She asked about clippers. I said no clippers, just scissors. She starts using clippers before switching to scissors. Second, i said not too short. It was cut pretty short. I mentioned that at the end and she brushed it off saying its good for the weather. I mentioned i was fairly open to what the haricut should be, as long as these two criteria were met. Not that it wasn't that bad of a cut, but the sides could've taken some time to blend better - its just more so the not listening part, why i'm upset. sadly i didn't get the name of the stylist i had. read more

It's so hard to find a good hair salon. For a girl, her hair makes a big part of her image. A few months ago I went in for a hair cut. Jessie did an amazing job. Best layers ever. For first time customers, 20% off!!! Did everything i asked but even better. I just recently went back to see Jessie for an ombré. AMAZING! I'm in love with my hair now. Jessie is super sweet. She kept making sure I was ok and comfortable. She even gave me snacks. I found my new salon. Whole package. Great receptionist (crystal) , wonderful and nice hairstylists, amazing service, and free parking in alameda. read more

The ladies of iSalon never cease to rock my socks off! This is the only place that I'm comfortable enough make an appointment with any of the stylists and always come out with great results. read more

Desi did a great job on my hair! Awesome price, cute salon, LOVE the online booking option. I'm only giving four stars because she left hair dye all around my hairline. Before I left, she gave me some stuff to try and wipe it off after I asked...but it was a little disappointing that she didn't notice it first. It was bad! I still had a lot of errands to do the rest of the day so I was constantly paranoid about it!! But, I like the color and cut. read more

I've been coming here for the past 3 years. I know the owner Brenda very well, but the one who makes me look handsome for my non movie star good looks is Sandra. She is attentive to your needs, provides quality and gives her honest opinion about your chosen hair style. She does the faux hawk extraordinarily well, the soccer faux hawk, the spikey soap opera look with distinction...also she's dyed my hair maroon took look good on my ugly mug. I recommend this place if you are guy who wants to look edgy n modern but still be carry the "old spice" at the same time. I only recommend Sandra, if not Brenda. I've had others there...but its not like Sandra. Prices are reasonable and I always leave a 15+ dollar tip for a 45$ haircut because she certainly deserves it. read more

The sylist were kind of rude. Not impressed with my cut not my son's cut.

Happy to get our 20% off on our first visit, especially since I sat waiting for 45 minutes for my cut while the staff all assumed I wasn't there. I'll take partial responsibility for the mix up, but it was a little frustrating. My tip for you - if you come in with someone else, and both of you have appointments, make it VERY clear that you are both checking in. I was so glad I had my schedule for the rest of the day mixed up or I would've been late to our next appointment and I would've been seriously irritated. The haircuts are quick, my blow out was great, the girls are friendly and chatty, the prices are good (even without the discount, but especially with it!), and I love their 7 day "return" policy where you can go back in and have your cut touched up if you're not completely happy with it. Online booking makes things a breeze (unless there is a mix up!), and cosmo and beer offerings mean you can REALLY unwind while you're getting pampered. One suggestion though - don't just offer cosmos to the girls and beer to the boys - some of us girls like beer! I do look forward to giving them another try, but since I really only get my hair cut twice a year, it's probably going to be a while. read more

Linda is awesome! Best cut ever. And she's super cute and friendly. I messed up my hair with a home dye job but she just told me to come in and she'll take care of it. Did I mention she's awesome? read more

Hands down one of the best salons out there! Linda is the greatest, and I can't speak highly enough about her. She is not only a great stylist, but is also a genuine person, which makes every visit an enjoyable experience. Linda listens and also provides her recommendations on what looks best on you. I came in before starting a new job, and Linda turned my drab cut into something sleek and sophisticated. She also asked about how I was going to do my makeup, and went above and beyond giving me recommendations and picking out the right colors that would look great on me. She gave me ideas on tools and products to use - and I completely value her opinion - she hasn't led me astray yet! Linda has really given me some great pointers, and she's a great person to be around - I feel beautiful now, thanks to her! read more

I'll preface by saying..."I'm SUPER picky when it comes to my hair." Having said that, it took me 4 yrs before venturing out of walnut creek to find a new hair stylist. I was so scared to 'experiment' with another hair stylist/salon that for the last 4 yrs I've been commuting 30-50min one way from Alameda to Walnut Creek to see my stylist...Needless to say it was time to take a chance and find a stylist in Alameda. One day I went on Yelp and was please with ISalon's reviews; gave them a call, came in that same day and have been a return customer ever since! My stylist is Desi. She knows her stuff and is very personable. I had not maintained my highlights for a while so by the time I sat in Desi's chair, my hair was a mess; 3 different shades, split ends, you name it. I trusted her to do her magic on my hair and she came through for me! I recently came back for lighter highlights and once again she worked her magic! I am SOOOOOOOO happy I found Desi at ISalon. She is definately an asset to the salon. A huge plus is that they use quality products that other salons shy away from due to cost. ISalon, you rock!! Desi you're da best girl! Note to manager: Please take care of Desi, she's a gem! read more

I'll be honest, I haven't been to a salon in years. I was a ballet dancer for about a decade, and life was just easier with long hair that I could put up with little hassle. But now I'm retired, so I have no excuse. I chose iSalon because of the yelp reviews, and they didn't disappoint. The online booking system is great. Desi was my stylist, and was really nice and friendly, as was everyone else working there. It was super clean, and they immediately offered me water, tea, or coffee. I have thick, curly hair, so I was hesitant about getting it cut short, because I wasn't sure what it would do. Desi gave me a nice, layered style. First timers get 20% off, so it was pretty cheap. Plus, if you aren't totally happy, you have 7 days to come back in and they'll fix it for free. I actually took them up on this offer, because I realized my hair wasn't shrinking up with curl as much as I thought it would, and I wanted to the top layer a little shorter. Desi fixed it up perfectly, and I'm really glad that she left it a little longer to begin with, just in case, with the option of shortening it. I will definitely go back to iSalon! read more

A week or so ago, I had an appt for a haircut. Unfortunately, the cut wasn't to my liking. Today, Brenda, the owner, contacted me and offered to schedule an appt to help mediate my problem. She even offered to reimburse me for the haircut! Although I don't think I will be coming back because of the long drive, I will give the salon 3 stars for the ethical and swift customer response. read more

They used to be service oriented and charming. Not sure what happened. My experience was most disappointing. Their help at the register ignored my question. They hiked up the rates by over 20% and offered no explanation. I checked online and every one else charges $54 instead of their $68.70. Higher prices and worse service... I no longer will be buying locally. Bumble and Bumble should find new vendors. I am so annoyed I think I will go back to European products. read more

Brenda has been my hair stylist for over 8 years now! She is amazingly talented and very keen in listening to what I want. She has NEVER disappointed me once. I trust my hair with her and if you knew me, that's saying a lot. I am moving to the East Coast in 4 months and will miss her dearly. I consider her a friend and I know iSalon will rank #1 in Alameda, heck, the entire East Bay very soon! I highly recommend iSalon and I wish you guys all the luck for a successful business and a happy life. read more

Whoa! What a great salon with impeccably designed, the interior of the salon is totally enlightened, looked modern and clean, the staffs are so wonderful, I felt relaxed at the moment I walked in. Price is reasonable with thumbs up services. Brenda is the person who made my hair style with lots of compliments from my family members, coworkers and friends. Her hairstyling is beyond awesome and her talent with hair is amazing, she is a top-notch stylist. She really made me feel comfortable and pampered. Brenda is not only wonderful at her skill; she is also an amazing person with great conversation and friendly. If you need and have not yet found the perfect salon, you simply MUST go to iSalon for a visit. read more

Reasons why I like ISalon: Jenn. Jenn Jenn....she is so talented, has a love of hair and make up and truly listens to her clients!! I feel lucky to have her do my hair. Everyone is very friendly and the salon is modern and clean. Remember you wear your hair every day- it's not like a pair of jeans- so u owe it to yourself to go to the best place in Alameda. read more

I've been going to Isalon since it opened! All of the girls are very knowledgeable and always make me feel beautiful. Upon entering I am always offered something hot, cold or spiked to drink and an iPad to play with while my stylist is getting ready for me! I am asked what I'd like to have done with my hair and am given great suggestions. In the end, if I feel that there is something that I must change, I have a week to do so. Free of charge. But, that never happens! :) go get your hair done! You'll feel like a million bucks!!!! read more

I heart iSalon. I went to my fourth visit and I'm extremely pleased with my hair. It is definitely my "go to" salon, especially having my hair in the hands of Jordan. She is such an amazing hair stylist. I don't mind spending over 3 hours per visit (cut/color/highlights) with her because the end results are totally worth it. She is very knowledgeable and patience as I ask her tons of questions about how to style my hair and what products to use. She even showed my how to do loose waves on my hair using a hair straightener. She is totally down to earth so don't be afraid to ask questions about hairstyles and products. Their new location is extremely convenient as it has tons of FREE parking and they have two flat screen tv that plays 80's movies (pretty in pink, etc) as well as current shows so you don't get bored by just going through magazines or browsing through your smart phone. I can't wait for my next visit :-) read more

ISalon did hair for 6 of us for my wedding. My whole bridal party looked beautiful, including my 8 year old niece who insisted on having her hair done exactly like the brides (mine!) Great service, professional and fun salon. Highly recommended! read more

Went to the salon for free consultation regarding bridal hair and make up. We couldn't get our schedules to match so Brenda asked if I was free now. Hell's Yeah! Showed her pictures of what I kinda had in mind and she was honest as to what would work for my hair and face shape. We decided on a complete hair up-do. I wanted my make up "dramatic" but I didn't want to look like a drag queen either :o) Keep in mind this was just a trial. She managed with expertise to get all my thick, poker straight, waist-long hair into a perfect bridal up-do with cute little sweeping bangs!! And the make up?? Wow I was impressed again, I thought we were just touching on drag queen but when i saw myself in pictures.... it was perfect. I don't mind a little stage make-up :o) Actually about an hour later when the make up settled, I thought it was gorgeous! and I felt very pretty :o) She was dead on!! Awesome!! I can't wait til the actual wedding day because I am very confident in Brenda and her work. If that is one thing less to stress about on that day the better!! Thank Brenda and her staff!! I will see you again soon!! WOOHOO!! p.s- i thought the offer of beverages was very kind, I did see the ipad floating around but I was too busy watching Brenda do my hair :o) I'm so curious! and the overall environment was modern, clean and welcoming not snooty, I liked it. read more

I don't believe in yelp but I have to write this review on how great this place is so I'm using my bfs account.: ) I'm Sophie. I've lived in the bay for a long time and my friends told me about iSalon.I never thought I can be happy with my hair cut every time. All I have to say is WOW!!!! I've been going here for about a year and I love Betty!!!!!! She is AMAZING!!!! I have long hair and she suggested i get some short layers. I wasn't sure about the turn out but it came out great! So nice my bf even notice! Who would of thought that would ever happen right? lol. So if you decide to go here ask for Betty your man will notice it or not but mine did :p read more

I don't even know where to begin I love isalon. I came in to the salon with my best friend who had yet to find a stylist that wouldn't make her hair turn brassy orange. I can't even describe how much hair she has not to mention it's super thick, kind of like a horse tail and I'm not exaggerating. Jessie did an amazing job she had absolutely nothing but good things to say about Jessie. I came in for a ombre I have dark brown hair and was really nervous about going blonde, Vanessa answered all my question and helped me choose the perfect colors for my skin tone. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel right at home me and my friend spent a while there started at 2:30-7:20 I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you isalon you guys are awesome!!!!!!!!! read more

Horrible customer service! I just wanted a hair stylist to look at my hair quickly and suggest how much I should trim. They wouldn't even do that even though 2 of them weren't busy! The receptionist told me I had to book an appointment for that and they're only available date was until next week. read more

Josie was wonderful! Great short haircut- my husband is soo pleased She made sure I was understood, and offered great suggestions. Thank you! read more

Love this place! I made and appointment 2 days before. I came in a little early for my appointment but was greeted immediately, offered a beverage and introduced to Brenda. Lets just start with.....I HATE getting my hair cut. I am always a nervous wreck before hand because most people who get a hold of my curly hair butcher it and i end up going home and crying. She started off by asking me what i usually do to my hair, how i style it and with what. I told her what i wanted out of the haircut and she told me exactly what she planned to do step by step and made sure that is what i wanted. This calmed me down immediately. most people just go at it without a question asked. She took me over to wash my hair......let me just say, that was hands down THE best shampoo i have ever had. It must have been about 10 minutes. But it felt like an hour (in a good way) I would have paid $40 just for that!.........(well not really, but you catch my drift) She did a fast but efficient job cutting my hair. She did put a little too much product in it and didn't quite style it the way i like it (but nobody ever does, so i wasn't worried.) Once she was all done she made me feel at ease by telling me that if anything didn't turn out right once i styled it myself to come right back and she'd fix it. To top it off once i was checking out the nice guy at the counter told me that since it was my first time i got 20% off! So that magnificent experience only cost me 32 bucks! How great! There is also some points system for every dollar you spend you get a point. And when you get 500 points you get something (of course i don't remember what that something is, lol) I recall it possibly being a $25 gift cert, but don't quote me on that. Overall i really loved I Salon. It was very clean and everybody there was super nice. I will definitely be going back to see Brenda. I was very satisfied with my cut and she is just the sweetest gal ever read more

So I specifically joined Yelp just so I could write a review about iSalon and Jordan @ iSalon specifically. As someone whose mother has been their hair stylist for almost 30 years it was very hard for me to allow anyone else to cut my hair. I've gotten my haircut from Jordan probably 5 times now and I could not be happier. She immediately makes you feel at ease and helps you put into words how you want your hair to look. She's also extremely patient and encouraging. As for her technical skill I have absolutely no complaints and I have grown up with a hair stylist my entire life, so I know a little bit (not in that I would know how to do it myself but in so much as I can tell if someone is doing something they shouldn't be.) I definitely recommend Jordan to anyone but especially to someone who may be a little hesitant in making a change to their hair. As for the salon itself, everyone at iSalon is very friendly and welcoming (and funny, always a good trait!) The salon is always clean and bright. You're offered beverages, iPads, food even! Pricing is moderate and well deserved, though I don't know if the salon sets the prices or the stylist themselves. The point is, just go to iSalon, set an appointment with Jordan, you won't be disappointed. read more

My first visit to isalon was with Brenda and it was great. She did my highlights better than anyone had before. This time Brenda wasn't availabe so I asked who would be good for an ombre and was just told the stylists available on the particular days I was interested in. My appointment was booked with Jessie. When I arrived they gave me an ipad so I could find exactly what I had in mind and show it to Jessi. Jessie told me my hair would be too short to ombre and it wouldn't look "pretty" (even though it was past my shoulders). I explained to her that I had an ombre in the past, even when my hair was much shorter. Then we talked about specific color and I explained to her that I would like to keep a few subtle highlights in the front. She said that would be too "tricky". Again, I explained that it had been done before to my hair. Finally she agreed to do it, but it seemed like she still didn't know exactly what I was asking for. When she started putting on the highlights/lightener I cautioned her that my hair lifts very quickly. She didn't seem to pay much attention to that and left the front highlights on for the entire duration of my ombre (about 3 hrs). The ombre came out beautifully, but the subtle highlights that were supposed to be in the front turned out extremely bright and chunky. And somehow, parts of my hair looked reddish in the front. She told me to give it a week and come back if I wasn't happy. So I waited and it's no surprise that a week later I wasn't happy, especially after paying more than $300 I came back 8 days later and again tried to explain to Jessie I wanted the highlights to be subtle on the top and gradually get lighter to match the bottom of the ombre, but she STILL didn't seem to understand what I wanted. She just kept putting toner on toner on toner and covered all my highlights. So now my hair is darker in the front (framing my face) and lighter around my head. Leaving the salon, I told Jessi that I was still really unhappy and again she told me to wait a week and come back. I don't think I'm going to have her try to fix my hair again because it could be even worse the next time. But what was most surprising of all, is that Brenda witnessed my entire visit today and did nothing to intervene. read more

iSalon - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

This was my first visit to iSalon. I found them through sfgate.com's Best of the Bay. Jessica was my stylist and she did a fabulous job. She really listened to me and did exactly as we had planned it out. I feel about 10 years younger and can't stop looking at myself in the mirror - and I used to hate looking at myself! All the staff are very professional and make you feel so comfortable. I am extremely happy that I chose this salon and I hope Jessica will be my stylist for a very long time. Highly, highly recommend this place! read more

I usually leave hair salons unhappy, but I was super happy leaving iSalon today. Betty colored and cut my hair and did my eyebrows. I was super apprehensive bout having someone new doing my eyebrows, but I was in a bind because I am about to go out of town and I needed them done quick. Betty asked me really specific questions about how I wanted my eyebrows, and she checked in at every step to make sure I knew what she was doing and that I liked the results. She continued to ask very specific questions to and to check in with me to make sure I like the results of my hair color and cut. She matched my hair color perfectly and she cut my hair exactly how I described. She was everything I wanted in a hair stylist - I am finally going to go back to the same person for my next hair cut! I highly recommend Betty. read more

Only hair salon that I trust with my locks! Plus they always have the best products that I can buy and use on my hair to make it amazing.!

Been going to jordan for almost a year still love her she is great! I got a bang trim when Jordan wasn't available so I go a trim form scarlet a month or so ago and she was very sweet and helpful and did a good job=] read more

Always an awesome haircut. Brenda and her staff are friendly.

I've been to this salon 4 times now & I love it. The decor is modern & cool, & all the staff are so welcoming. i am always offered something delicious to drink ( my fav is the honey lemon tea!). My stylist is Kristen, who has done some awesome things with my hair. Right now my hair is a vibrant red, but she has also given me blonde highlights in the past, which I loved equally as much. Go see Kristen & you will not be disappointed! She also gives the BEST hair washes/scalp massages! read more

I had to pick a new stylist closer to my home. After you've been really happy for years with former one, tough to do. After reading the reviews, summoned up my courage. Joseph Santos did a great job! Took off just a bit, but freshened the layers enough that it looked soft and a bit tousled. Looks like every stylist in the place is great! read more

Brenda always does a good job on my hair cuts. Very friendly and totally worth it!

I am usually pretty fickle about hair stylists and have a hard time finding one I can stick with. They seem to get bored, busy, or if they're really good they ditch the East Bay for more lucrative places in San Francisco. When I moved to Alameda, I wanted to stay in town as much as possible so decided to give iSalon a try. I have been going to iSalon for about a year; seeing Tracy for cut and color. Tracy gives me great cut and color and is really fun while I sit there for a couple of hours. She's hip enough to avoid giving me a "mom" haircut. I like short, layered razorcut styles and it's hard to find stylists that really know how to do those. My cuts are easy to style and look great even when I don't come in as often as I should. I'm scheduled to go back in a couple of weeks even though I am FIVE months from my last cut and have serious "recession roots" people are STILL complimenting me on my hair! I also love the color and the products they use are great. In addition, I REALLY love that you now can schedule appointments online. I usually don't get a chance to think about appointments and such until after the kids are in bed, so anytime I can do things after hours is a real help for me. read more