This shop is all I ever wanted in a local hair salon. Great haircut, low price, lots of good input from the stylist (and owner) Brenda, and I'm in and out and happy! You've got to try it to believe it. I've been several times and I highly recommend it. read more

I'm very picky when it comes to my hair ! My boyfriend had his hair cut by Brenda here a few weeks ago (he's also extremely picky) and he loved it. Brenda seemed very experienced so I decided to ask her about hair color. She was very honest with me about what could and could not be done to my hair since I wanted to go from silver to brown (my hair had been bleached A LOT). She warned me that it might not hold the color correctly but she did her best to do it the shade I wanted. She went above and beyond to make sure it came out perfect ! I LOVE the chocolate brown color she did. Not only that but it was super fast ! Couldn't have been happier with Brenda's work and her customer service read more

Kool Cuts - Picture does not do this color justice ! (If you zoom in it looks like I have highlights of grays, but it's just the lighting !) - Hair Salons Near Me - Pinole, California

I got great hair cut and great Hightlight hair from Hong. She is the best hair stylist. I got alot of compliments from my friends. Thanks to Hong. Hightly recomment !!! read more

I came to get my first-ever hair coloring and Brenda did an amazing job! She explained each step (sensing I was nervous), and answered my questions. The result is that I have gotten MANY compliments on my new look. Thank you, Brenda! read more

I stopped in on my wedding day to get my hair flat ironed. My fiance was getting his hair cut and I decided to tag along. I can't flat iron my hair very well and I didn't wanna look like a dork at our wedding. She did a very good job and was reasonably priced. The shop was pleasant and relaxing. I will definitely go there again. read more

Brenda was very nice. She cut my husband's hair and my hair. She wanted to make sure it was cut exactly like we wanted it. If there was something that was not going to work, she pointed it out. read more

Brenda is a truly awesome woman! She helped me out when I came in the first time and treated me so well, I brought my dad in. She also treated him with such kindness and respect on top of providing a kick-ass haircut. I can't give this woman and this shop enough stars. Really awesome people, really great service and really legit haircuts. Plus it looks like they have a team of colorists that look like they can do the same. She is my first Yelp review because I am that sincere. Thanks so much, Brenda! read more

Hong is very friendly and does a great job. She always cuts my hair the way I want it and after two visits, remembers how I like it cut. I recommend you request her to cut your hair. read more

Went in for cut/color. She cut it about 2 1/2 inches shorter than I asked. Cuts uneven in the back. My roots are a different color than my hair. Paid around $90 which isn't worth what I've got. 2 stars for them being really friendly. read more

I have gone to this salon a handful of times, and usually gotten a decent haircut. The kind of place that just does EXACTLY what you say in my prior experiences. I even sent my sister and my cousin there for that reason, decent haircut, inexpensive, good for a quick trim or just to get some shape to your hair.... NOT THIS TiME. I saw Sammy, she had cut my hair a couple times before. Each time I had made it VERY clear that I didn't want to much legnth taken off. She remembered me when I sat down in her chair. She asked what I wanted, I told her to take about 3 inches off of the length, and to give me some side bangs to long layers down the sides, and just a few layers in the back so i wouldn't be cutting too much. I have pretty curly hair, and naturally, when its freshly cut, it becomes a little more curly, so I didn't really notice when I left the salon how TERRIBLE this haircut was/is. The bangs are completely uneven and start from the middle of my head, I can't find any layers anywhere and the best part....she cut about 8-9inches off of my length. To describe it, my hair was to my waist, and now its about 2 inches above my bra strap. So I basically have a curly mullet, it has no shape at all. I wear it in a bun for work, so I keep taking it down looking for any ryme or reason to this strange fluffy mess on my head....nothing! I am terribly sad at the way it looks, I've been crying everyday since it happened. I have had many haircuts in my life and quite a few that I wasn't happy with, but this is by far the ABSOLUTE WORST haircut I have ever had. I don't even want to try to style it, it looks so ridiculous. I went back to the shop to show the owner what happened, she wasn't there. I showed some of the other ladies working there, even they were puzzled by the way my hair looks. But said there must have been some miscommunication. I don't understand why 3inches is hard for a hairdresser to compute. At this point I have to wonder if I did something to offend her or upset her, it seems like it would have to be intentional to make someone look this bad. I litterally look like i let my 8 year old niece cut my hair! So the girls said that they would have Brenda call me, but I have yet to hear anything. Not really much she can do anyways, she can't put my hair back on. And it will be a very long time before I let ANYONE near my hair with scissors again! Needless to say, I will be wearing a bun for the next year or so until I figure out what to do with this mess. Just wanted to share so that this doesn't happen to anyone else. Advise to all, find a good hairdresser, who talks, listens, and cares about their work. And DONT ever trust a quick $20 haircut. I am completely devastated, I will NEVER again assume that just because someone is hairdresser, that they respect hair,nor know what their doing. Good luck. read more

I usually have Brenda do my hair these days, but Sami is great too! Brenda does a GREAT cut, and last time (today) we decided to try some funky colors. I was pretty open to anything, and she did a great job of figuring out something fun that would look great, and matches my complexion well! She did a *gorgeous* blend of orange with yellow, red, pink, and purple. She executed it perfectly! Great prices, totally convenient, and always a great result! You can't really ask for anything more! read more

This was my first experience going to a salon by myself and I know that I will definitely go back. I discovered this place on the Olaplex website, which is this miracle-working additive to your bleach or hair color that's all the rage right now because of its no-damage claims. I told Brenda that I had mild scalp psoriasis and was afraid of how it would react, and she recommended that I do some test strands before we actually got down to business. I could tell from the way that she spoke, she was very knowledgeable in her work, and I felt relieved that someone like her would be taking care of my hair. Needless to say, the test strands turned out more than fine and I set up my appointment to get my hair bleached and dyed blue. Brenda told me I would be there for about 5 or 6 hours and it would cost $165, but I knew what I wanted and already trusted her. She is a professional after all. On the day of, I had lots of time to meet the other stylists, watch how they treated their other clients, and really got a feel for the environment. The atmosphere is just so friendly and welcoming and I noticed their very close relationships with returning customers. When everything was done, I couldn't believe the final result. Brenda weaved sapphire and cobalt colors through my hair so that I had different shades of black and blue depending on the light. I couldn't stop gasping and laughing every time I moved my head. I received such high quality service, was treated so well by all the wonderful women there, and walked out the door with hair as healthy as when I first stepped in. I feel like I would have to pay over $200, maybe even more, to get the same result anywhere else. I can't recommend this salon enough. I know that I will return someday because I'm not sure if I want to trust anyone else with my hair hahaha! Thank you to everyone who made my first salon hair coloring experience a fun one ^_^ read more

Kool Cuts - Sapphire and cobalt streaks in black hair. Shows up a royal blue in pictures but is a little more turquoise in person. Thank you Brenda! - Hair Salons Near Me - Pinole, California

I've been looking for a good hair dresser in the area last couple of months. After I looked at online reviews I've decided to come here Kool cut in El Sobrante. Samy did awesome job! She's a very understanding my need and most importantly she was considering how to keep my hair healthy..which is a very important to me!! She gave me hair treatment and hair cut!!! Highly recommended! And I'm not going to SF for my hair cut anymore. Thanks Samy and Kool Cut read more

I only trust my hair styling to Koolcuts. The stylists strive for perfection, in coloring, cutting and styling. I don't like to spend a lot of time on my hair daily and Brenda takes this into consideration when cutting my hair. Koolcuts provides a very pleasant environment and is suitable for all ages. I have had waxing done also and won't go anywhere else for that now either. Cici gives fabulous massages too! read more

Long overdue review. I've been getting my haircut with Brenda for more than 6 months now. I have thick, short hair that grows fast. She makes my haircuts look great every time. I've had a bob, layered bob, to just plain layered. She is a personable, friendly and above all listens to your requests. I highly recommend her. Book an appointment fast if you need that cut. She is one busy lady! read more

I have been going to Lily for a long time and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I give her 5 stars!

We live in Berkeley and happened to be in El Sobrante one day when my 10 year old son was desperate for a cut. Lily was available and gave him such a great hair cut that he will go to no one else and insists that we drive all the way to El Sobrante just for Lily. Now she cuts the hair for all my kids. Very non-descript no-frills kind of place. read more

Yesterday was my first appointment with Fernanda. I have very straight hair and requested a razor cut.. Fernanda did an amazing job. I even liked the finished styling. It's the first time in 20 years that I walked out of a salon and didn't restyle my hair. Excellent consultation, positive outlook snd energy. She's a keeper. Kathleen Weidmann read more

I had an appointment last Friday. It was my first time there. I loved that I could book my appointment online. Very easy. Brenda was my stylist. She was GREAT! The place was nice and clean playing KISS fm. I will definitely be going back. read more

First time visit was fantastic!! Brenda nailed it! Got the cut and the color with highlights I wanted. Reasonable pricing and great service. Even found time for me on a Sat morning! Thank you!! read more

After being shut down by almost every hair salon and losing hope that I would not find one to help me and take me in I found Cool Cuts. I immediately called and they gave me my appointment the next day with Ms. Brenda. This was my first experience coming here and they made me feel so welcome, warm and special. I won't lie I was nervous when I sat down for my haircut I showed Ms. Brenda the pictures. She helped me understand, explained each step "sizes" of the haircut, and answered all my questions. She did an fantastic job at helping me out with my haircut and I'm in love with my new look. She was super duper kind, sweet, patient, gave me some tips on how to fix my hair and said if there was any problem with my haircut to come back and that she would fix it for me "Thank you, Thank you". "She really listens and cares about her clients". When I got home I immediately got compliments on my hair :) :) that just said it all. Seriously I can't recommend this salon enough all my family and relatives are going to go see her very soon :) :) I know that I am a customer for LIFE because from now on you (Ms. Brenda) are my top and only hair stylist 100% from now on. Thank you to all the beautiful ladies you made my first visit to this salon one amazing experience full of Smiles :) :) :) :) "You see can't stop smiling hhahahahaha". Sending you all a big HUG your way and see in a few weeks for my trim haircut. P.s- To everybody out there Don't think twice just go, you will love them!!! "I already do". read more

OMG! Beware of new ownership!!! I have been going to Kool Cuts for years and loved having my hair cut by Lili. Apparently Lili sold the business 2 months ago, but I was willing to give the new owners a fair shake considering this is a convenient location for me and they are open 7 days a week. I met the new owner and had my hair cut by the other stylist. I asked for a trim for my long hair. I said I wanted about 1 inch to 1-1/2 inches cut off, which I also demonstrated this with my fingers. As she wet my hair and combed it into sections, I noticed she cut a large amount off of the bottom back. I questioned that that looked like alot more than 1 to 1-1/2 inches and the stylist replied that she was creating "long hair layers". She continued to cut around the front of the right side. It was hella short! I again mentioned this and she said I would probably have enough to put into a ponytail, since this is how I wear it. I said I sure as heck hoped so, as I have never had short hair in my 47 years. Now she had to make the left side match the right. When she was finished she kept wiggling the mirror behind me so I couldn't get a good look at the damage. She had the nerve to ask me if it was short enough. There was sure alot of hair on the ground for a 1 to 1-1/2 inch "trim". There was no use making a scene, as she couldnt put the hair back on. When I got home my friends were laughing and asking where my hair went. I am so PISSED! She cut 4 to 5 inches off !!! It will take over a year to grow my long hair back. I could have done a better and more accurate job with hedge shears behind my back. read more