Sarah is a fantastic stylist. Don't hesitate to book with her. I first went on a whim after seeing…read morea friend's haircut, and I'm glad I did. She's easy to schedule with, very accommodating, and consistently delivers. I've seen her five times this past year, and each time she tailors my haircut to the reference photos I bring while adjusting it to fit my head shape perfectly. If you're looking for a great men's cut at a reasonable price, she's your go-to. Always a smooth, pleasant experience and an excellent haircut.

I can't say enough good things about Sarah. At my wife's suggestion, I decided to try a…read moreKorean-styled haircut for men, and Sarah absolutely nailed it. From the moment I sat in her chair, she was attentive, professional, and clearly an expert at her craft. She took the time to understand what I wanted (and what my wife envisioned) and executed it flawlessly. The result? An incredible haircut that both my wife and I love. The style is clean, modern, and somehow makes me look way more put together with minimal effort - which is a win in my book. Sarah's attention to detail, precision, and skill made all the difference. If you're looking for a stylist who truly knows what they're doing and makes you look and feel amazing, Sarah is the one.

Allie has done it once again! She has been helping me grow my hair for the past year in preparation…read morefor my wedding. Today's bleach & tone achieved the chocolatey brown I was aiming for.

This review is long overdue. Mary Beth is a hair magician. She has been my hair stylist for more…read morethan 10 years now and I follow her wherever she goes. I have tried several styles with her, sometimes very wild and sometimes little tame . Every time, I get so many compliments. My friends ask me who my stylist is and they go to her too now. Bonus, she is so personable and I look forward to my visit. Mostly she has worked at Hunter Joseph which has good vibe, is clean and comfortable. I really enjoy my time there.

I visited this salon a few months ago for a hair spa, and it was a really great experience. The…read morehead massage was a bit too strong for me, but overall the process was very good including the face mask and hand massage, and the other hairstylist styled my hair exactly the way I wanted. However, this week I went back for a haircut and had a different experience. Before booking, I specifically asked if the service included a wash and blow-dry styling since the price was lower compared to other professional salons, and she confirmed that it did. Because of that, I skipped washing my hair at home. My scalp tends to get oily quickly, even after two days of washing. At the appointment, she only shampooed the ends of my hair and skipped the roots and scalp. After the cut, she styled just the bangs and lightly blow-dried the rest. She did ask how I wanted my hair and I showed her pictures, saying I preferred it straight, but it was left unfinished. It felt like she was in a hurry. In other salons, they usually spend good time washing and conditioning properly, but here it was done in just a minute. The appointment was scheduled for an hour but was finished in about 20 minutes. The haircut itself was good -- she gave me exactly the type of cut I asked for. However, I was disappointed with the wash and styling part. After leaving the salon, my scalp still felt oily and the roots sticky. In a way, it's good she didn't fully style it as I wanted, because I ended up washing my hair again at home and styling it myself. Overall, great haircut, but the wash and styling experience did not meet expectations this time.

After living in the Tri-Valley for years, I was always searching for a Korean salon that could give…read moreme a true ashy brown... without the reddish tones I kept getting at more typical salons around here. I finally found one that came closest to what I get done in Korea! My hair is naturally very curly, which I know isn't common for Korean hair and can be harder to work with, but she did a great job. She evened out my previously multi-colored hair into one cohesive color and trimmed my bangs and layers how I like them. More than anything, the salon just feels like home. It's a small mom-and-pop shop, and I already know I'll be coming back regularly. They even have a Korean nail artist there, which is such a big deal for me... I've missed getting my nails done but haven't found anyone meticulous enough yet - so I'll be back soon. I'm so excited to have found a little beauty spot I can call my own!

I can't recommend Cira Marie enough! She is incredibly talented and consistently kills it every…read moresingle time! I've been seeing her for years now, and I trust her completely with my hair! I recently got a balayage for the first time ever and have gotten so many compliments since! I've truly never felt better about my hair. Cira has over two decades of experience, and it shows--she knows exactly what will look best with my features and skin tone. Thank you, Cira!! I am so obsessed with my hair right now. Also, shoutout to the amazing front desk team--they are always so kind, welcoming, and attentive. They offer coffee, water, snacks, and really make the whole experience feel elevated from the moment you walk in. Everyone at Theory is incredible. I'm never going anywhere else!

Ciramarie is my hair stylist. I have got my hair cut from her 4-5times now, every time very easy to…read moreschedule, awesome smelling products used and hair styling is impeccable! I always leave from there feeling radiant and confident and love that there is a whole downtown to show off my new haircut. I always recommend my friends to go to her! Thank you Ciramarie!

Tried to cut this review short, but here is my essay . TLDR, these are notes for you to consider…read morebefore visiting, I highly recommend coming here, so book an appointment, show Aki the hair you want, sit down, and relax with a book or doom-scroll on your phone. Before getting a cut at Aki's though, here are some notes to help make your visit easier and more enjoyable: 1. Aki is trilingual, fluent in Japanese, Mandarin, and English. She was trained on her craft in Japan. 2. Focus Aki is very focused at her work. She will chat and have conversations with you, but you would have to initiate. That being said, if you are the quiet type or just not want to have to talk to anyone, you'll be fine. 3. Vibe If you replaced the Tiffany teal walls of her studio with wood, you would be in a cozy Ghibli cottage. It's like walking into someone's cozy corner. Spa music is usually playing so it's more of a relaxing feeling. Aki goes straight to the chase, so no dillydallying here. 4. Have reference photo(s) Aki will cut your hair, to the best of her ability, to look just like the photo you have provided. She will take a photo of the haircut you want, and keep it on the table for her to refer to. That being said, know that she may use different methods of cutting (and styling) you are not used to as she was trained in Japan. 5. Hairwashing Aki dry cuts directly, so if you want your hair cut with freshly washed hair, wash and dry your hair before going. Not a requirement, this is only if you really want to. But since Aki does not wash hair before the cutting, she is able to spend more time in the cutting and styling process, which has been worth it every time for me. 6. Name any hair concerns Love a hairstyle but you don't know if you have enough hair for it? Losing hair but want a short cut with volume? Bangs too short for a haircut with longer bangs? Reference photo has a person with different hair type than yours and so you don't know if you can pull it off? TELL AKI. All my haircuts have been successful with her because I have told/asked her things like.. "My hair is really flat on top but I want volume like in the [reference] photo...but I am also a busy mom so I need low/no maintenance." "The girl in the reference photo has a different hair type than mine, would I still be able to get my hair cut to look like this?" "I like this [reference] hairstyle, but I don't want to have to style it every day. If I get this cut, would it still look good without styling?" "I part my hair on different sides depending on how I feel, would I still be able to do that with the new haircut?" "Can I style this cut without using product?" "I have a bunch of baby hairs growing out, can you help blend them into the haircut?" The pricing for a haircut with her is more than reasonable, and she has always put in her 100% every time. Thanks Aki!!! *Aki also mentioned to me that for some reason, some of the reviews are being hidden by Yelp, this reducing the star and review counts. Not sure if that is on Yelp or users, so please post your support if you don't see your review up!

MY REVIEW HAS BEEN DELETED 4 TIMES ILLEGALLY. I put in a formal complaint with the Board Of…read moreBarbering and Cosmetology in California. Her customer service, overall knowledge/decision making and the fact that she cannot properly understand or communicate with clients is a liability. She is going to injure others by blocking me from putting my experience out there. Worst haircut experience of my life. So traumatic, she insulted me and injured me and refuses to fix it. I had a spinal procedure this year and sitting for hours at a time is hard and she did not give a break once in the 6 hour service. I tried telling Aki multiple times repeatedly that i was in pain that my spine hurt severely but she just ignored me and told me to keep the chair steady. the fact that she cannot understand all clients is a liability. She burned my entire scalp and then doused me in vinegar after pleading for her help telling her if was burning me severely. She doused me a second time at the end again and her husband Nico who was there in the end tried to also articulate to her that I was saying the vinegar hurt badly. Even after understanding Nico she doused me and said "no it won't but Now" even though it certainly did. she injured me and she will injure others. thank god a gentleman walked into the suite towards the end of the service and was able to translate some of what i was saying. at one point she even said "this is why i dont do hair straightening, because these girls get too tired and cant sit" and thank god the guy was there he told her "Aki she is telling you her spine hurts" my neck is in pain from her deciding to use three bottles of product in my hair and formed it into a huge knot. she told me my hair was "too long to wash in her sink" and that she would have to cut through the knot even though the knot was there due to her negligence. i was in tears 4 out of the 6 hours and in terrible pain. all the while she just kept insulting me telling me how she would never ever to hair straightening again and she regretted doing my hair. horrible customer service and down right but not a nice woman whatsoever. i did not know just how cruel she was until i texted her the following day and told her that my entire scalp is scabbed, all of my roots are fried, my ear is burned and that i tried telling her during the appointment i was in pain but she could not understand me. IMMEDIATELY she went on the attack and told me that her husband is an attorney, i must be hurting for money, and threatened that i would be the one owing them money... see photos. thanks to aki I had the worst mothers day, my hair is ruined and i will be needing medical treatment as well as hair treatments. My scalp feels rock hard, sore, scabbed. My ear is in pain still and every inch of my roots are fried. My entire scalp.

I had my first appt w BEN @ THE COLOR HUSTLE in FEB 2026…read more Before that I'd had the same stylist for 20 yrs. though sadly, COVID changed things, leaving me without a stylist. Since then, I've been so frustrated & unsuccessful as I've had to color & highlight my own hair, the past five years. I think my hair is pretty complex- but not to Ben ! Ben "got it" immediately & quickly reassured me he knew my precise colors, damage issues & exactly how to care for my hair. Even when Ben was working on my hair, I had anxiety & was questioning things, but he was confident & knew -- & every time, he was right. Ben also makes a deliberate effort NOT TO DAMAGE the HAIR, & only uses, & works w HEALTHY PRODUCTS. The RESULT I got was WAY BETTER than expected; I was blown away w unique touches & additions Ben made, that my 20year stylist had never even suggested. On Appt#2, Ben suggested KERATIN treatment, which I knew nothing about, but he took the time to explain BENEFITS & the RESULT I could expect - so we did it. This treatment was incredible & totally changed my hair (he said "this result" will last about 6mo.) *Again, my prior stylist never even told me about this amazing treatment -KERATIN is great. Ben is a Master & Artist of Hair Design. LEGIT !!! He is passionate, sharp & empathetic. He listens closely, but his unique intuition is honestly, so totally spot-on ... I believe Ben would create a successful result ... even if nothing was ever explained. Look at Ben's REVIEWS. Im an OCD researcher & I can tell you- BEN's REVIEWS are not typical even for "best stylist" reviews ... no. COMPARE them & you'll see: Ben's stellar reviews WIN! To ME, finding a stylist who listens, hears you & creates the look YOU wished for (+ EXCEEDs that) - is a dream & ... as good as it gets. Linzi L.

I was on the hunt for a new hairstylist to do a keratin treatment. After a bad experience last…read moreyear, I was honestly a little scared to try again. I started browsing Yelp and found someone farther away, so I sent an inquiry. Shortly after, I got a text from Ben and was confused. Then I realized Yelp had shared my request with other nearby hairstylists (thanks, Yelp, for the unexpected match!) Ben was very responsive and answered all my questions. I checked out his Yelp page, and it looked promising, so I decided to give him a try. In the meantime, my daughter had been wanting highlights forever, so I asked Ben about that too and he said he could definitely help. I went in last Monday for my keratin treatment. Ben was friendly, kind, and easy to talk to. The whole process took about three hours. My hair looked so straight and shiny afterward! I also got a haircut, and he gave helpful advice on the length and style. After washing my hair three days later, it was so easy to dry and completely frizz-free. I'm extremely happy I found Ben for my keratin treatment. On Saturday, my daughter had her highlight appointment with him. She chose a full highlight but wasn't sure about the exact color. She showed Ben some inspiration photos and trusted him to pick something that would suit her. After about 3.5 hours, I came back to pick her up and her hair looked so beautiful! The highlights blended so well and definitely exceeded my expectations. My daughter is thrilled with the result! If you're looking for a hairstylist for keratin treatments, highlights, or coloring, I highly recommend Ben!

I cannot recommend my hairstylist enough! She absolutely nailed my highlights, the color is…read moreperfectly blended, bright without being brassy. I've gotten so many compliments! On top of that, her haircuts are amazing. She really listens to what I want, gives helpful suggestions, and makes sure everything frames my face perfectly. My hair feels healthier, lighter, and so easy to style now. She's professional, friendly, and makes every appointment such a great experience. If you're looking for someone who truly knows how to do beautiful highlights and give a fantastic haircut, she's the one! Already looking forward to my next appointment ‍ With Alisia

Alma did my balayage and cut and I'm in love! Perfect blend, gorgeous dimension. She's amazing at…read morewhat she does -- highly recommend! 10/10

This is the best place to have your hair done. All the ladies are very talented. Friendly and…read moreprofessional. The salon is clean, warm and lively. They will make you look and feel fantastic each and every time you go. This is the place to go.

I left beyond impressed with both the results and the overall experience. Fastest service I've ever…read morehad! Easily a 10/10--I would absolutely recommend Michele Moss here to anyone looking for amazing service!