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.

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!!

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.

Absolutely stunning! Katie absolutely SLAYED and ATE this grey transformation. From her knowledge…read moreand energy, the moment you step into the salon, you're family. The products she uses had my hair feeling healthier than it's ever felt. I get to walk out of her salon KNOWING I will be the next inspo for another BADDIE who wants to embrace their GRAY MOMENT! DO IT! BOOK WITH KAITIE!

Katie Anderson impressed me with her skill and precision. She took the time to explain my…read morehair--ideal length, the role of genetics, proper cleansing and styling, and how certain chemicals can damage ends. I loved her confidence and uplifting energy. We need more women like that. I left with shorter hair than planned, but no regrets--it's softer, healthier, and full of volume and dimension. She used Leaf & Flower products, and while I didn't purchase them yet, I'm excited to finally have hair I want to show off instead of manage. Thank you, Katie, for guiding me toward what's best and making it look incredible. Talented, dynamic, and truly a hair goddess

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!

Jone, who does excellent work on hair, is always fantastic…read more I have awful straight hair and after Jone works her magic at the Honey Salon in Alameda CA, my hair looks fantastic. Highly recommend her!

Jone is a fantastic stylist! I have been looking for a youthful cut/highlights, but more…read morecomfortable with a natural look. Jone gave me the perfect haircut.. it gives my fine hair some bounce and movement without me having to do anything! The highlights she gave me are exactly what I wanted, so natural looking! Jone's a super pro - very happy I found her!

There was excellent service! I was able to show Kinuko a video of what haircut I wanted and she did…read moreit perfectly!

While visiting family in California, I wanted to go to a salon that had experience with Asian hair…read moresince I was planning a major transformation--from long hair to a bob. Kinuko was so friendly and made me feel completely comfortable and welcome from the start. She was fun to talk to, incredibly skilled, and I'm so happy I trusted her with this change. I love the cut and felt like myself again walking out. Highly recommend!

First haircut that has made me feel confident in years! Ashley is amazing and gives great advice on…read morewhat haircut suits my face shape and hairline. Will definitely be back.

I followed Ashley from another salon and have been a loyal client for the past 4+ years. She's…read moretalented, understands my needs, and a great conversationalist. I always feel like I'm walking in a hot mess and leaving with a fresh cut and nice blow out. If you're looking for a forever hair stylist, Ashley is your girl!

Jennifer and her apprentice Maya always deliver! I've been coming to them for over a year and…read morethey're both very knowledgeable and skilled in cutting curly hair. They have a welcoming environment and also educate me on best practices for hair care. Both my wife and I see Jennifer and we have different curl patterns and are always super pleased! Highly recommend

I've been seeing Jen for over 11 years, and she has always been amazing! Whether it's highlights,…read moregoing blonde, back to brunette, red, or back to my natural color, she's always preserved my curls beautifully. Her work is flawless, and she's incredibly sweet, straightforward, and honest. I can't recommend her enough !!

Kelly is extremely talented at her craft. The salon is organized and clean. They are incredibly…read moreefficient. Kelly's assistant is also amazing and together they make a fantastic team. Thank you Kelly for listening to my needs and always letting me walk out loving my hair.

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