Fantastic results from every stylist - plus the whole team is very friendly and professional. My…read morego-to blowout specialists!

I scheduled a blow out for the morning of my birthday and wrote that as a note in the comments. I…read morewas greeted brusquely by Janee with "are you Alexandra?" No "have you been here before? Would you like something to drink? Do you need to go to the bathroom? Happy birthday!" Etc... I had booked an extra 10 minute scalp massage so when I glanced at my watch as I sat in the shampoo bowl I noticed it was 10:03. She shampooed my hair and then lightly layed her index fingers over my forehead (?) then conditioned my hair, rinsed and wrapped a towel around my hair and when I sat up my watch said 10:09 so I figured she had forgot about the massage. We discussed that I wanted big bouncy blow out waves but I stated my hair didn't hold a curl well so it was ok if the curls were a little tighter. She then turned me away from the mirror for about 25 minutes and when she turned me around I had tight Shirley temple-esque curls. I instinctively reached up to touch them and she said offered half heartedly to "run her fingers through my curls" which I stated I could do on my own. When I went to check out, I clarified the extra charge for the scalp massage since it had been so brief and she was clearly irritated, but the other staff person said the charge could be taken off. The sign by the register suggested $12 as a tip if you "liked it " seeing as I DISLIKED it, I added a $10 tip to which she rolled her eyes at me and still included the charge for the "massage" which I awkwardly had to correct a second time. By the time I finally paid I was shaking- I felt so uncomfortable, frustrated and irritated and sad that my birthday was starting out on such a bad note. Needless to say, I won't be back.

I returned for my third haircut, the first one with Georgina and the second one was with Itzel and…read morethe third one was with Georgina and it is literal perfection. I don't even have words for how happy I am with both of their work. I am 45 and these are the best haircuts I've ever gotten. I'm so glad that they're right down the street from me and I feel like I would be in amazing hands with either stylist. I'm obsessed with how my hair looks.

Loved this appointment! This salon is located near my old apartment and is very nice!…read more The salon is very neat, well lit, stocked with lots of products. This was my first appointment here and I was with the Hair Stylist Danielle. The appointment was long but I loved the amount of care and effort she put into cutting my hair. I wasn't rushed or anything! I had the sudden urge to cut off all my hair into a bob after seeing my current hair in a picture of me in the sun... My hair was BAD .. I could see the color difference between my natural hair growing out and the old bleached hair that I dyed a chocolate brown. I was panicked when I saw this in my picture... It was literally looking at two separate people's hair. YIKES.. Danielle saved the day! I usually have a tough time finding a good stylist but I'm glad I trusted Danielle with this transition from long to short hair. I've never cut my hair this short .. but I was happy about the results!! She did so well!! I loved it! I'll be back soon for a trim!! Glad I found BIBO Salon! Danielle saved the day!

Came for my first time today- tried to cut my own hair and needed professional intervention ASAP…read moreand they got me in day-of. Susan did an amazing job and was very communicative and experienced. She fixed everything and gave me the exact cut I had envisioned for myself AND threw in a blowout, all for an incredibly affordable price. Def will be coming back

I had been going to this place for years 5+ for hair cuts, Brazilian blow outs, and color. However…read moreI stopped going after I was quoted $600 to bleach my hair. My hair was virgin and not even long. This left a sour taste and I have not returned since. I am now traveling outside of Oakland to do my hair.

I had Sarita and Kelli do my hair for my wedding. From day 1 they were absolutely amazing to work…read morewith, talented, knowledgeable, meticulous, professional and super friendly! My hair was exactly what I hoped it would be and the lasted the entire night. As mentioned, these ladies are incredibly professional and it was demonstrated through the ease of booking my hair trail, to Kelli's detailed instructions on what products not to use in my hair leading up to the wedding, to how to prep my hair for the wedding. Sarita helped me place my cathedral veil and it did not budge. I HIGHLY recommend Kelli, Sarita & their team.

I've been going to Sarita for some time now and ABSOLUTELY love my hair when I leave. I get…read morecompliments for weeks after a color! Her new salon is stunning, light, airy and tucked away. It's nice to go in and be pampered (complimentary coffee, tea, beer or champagne)! I also love how exclusive the salon feels, there aren't a ton of people running around inside the salon, and because the salon is directly on the street you don't have to feel like you're in a fish bowl with foils in your hair. I also have to say that I LOVE the washing station chair, I know it's a weird thing to love but it is so comfortable (you'll get what I mean when you go). Couldn't speak more highly of Sarita and her services!!

Basic wash cut and dry at a reasonable price at the back of a nail salon run by a sweet viet guy…read morewho's very skillful and also a great conversationalist. What more can a girl ask for?

So I came in to meet Chris after reading the reviews. I am someone with extremely long hair and he…read morewas able to take care of it spectacularly. While I was sitting there he shared me a lot of his stories about Vietnam and it was really fun listening to his stories. The location was in the Diva nail studio and he just had a chair in the back. But it gave old school vibes Just you and the barber. Nothing fancy. However it gave me everything I wanted and for a price of 30$, it was a total steal. He's my new barber for as long as I stay in Oakland Tip: The location is 489 8th street Oakland ca at diva nails salon. His old location listed on yelp has closed down. It's only a block down from the old location.

When my daughter asked if she could color her hair for the first time for her 16th birthday, I knew…read morethere was only one salon I trusted, Fox & Belle. Before we booked, I reached out to Judy, and she explained all the different color options. Since my daughter had never colored her hair before, it was really helpful to understand the cost, timing, and upkeep. I wanted this to be something she wanted and chose for herself. Having Judy and Cristi incorporate her preferences and keeping her informed by sharing their expertise ensured she would get the full experience and make her feel included. She originally wanted a green ombre, but after learning it would require bleach and a lot of maintenance, she quickly changed her mind. They recommended a lower-maintenance color, but my daughter really wanted it to be a big change so we all agreed that a honey dark blonde would fulfill that and be a great introduction into the responsibility of colored hair. I had to go back home and work and left her in their care but trusted fully and from past experiences, I knew she would be taken care of. My daughter ended up seeing Cristi, and she had such a great experience. She was at the salon for about six hours, and I was worried it was going to be too long, but she had a blast. She watched shows and played games on her iPad, she was offered snacks, and even took a nap as she got her hair washed. Before she knew it, we had returned to pick her up and it was time for the big reveal. They hadn't let her see it until we arrived and she is in love with it. It turned out beautiful, and seeing how happy she was meant everything to me. When I was 16, I used box dye from the store or "Sun in" so being able to give her this experience was really special for me. It also gave me peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands and that her hair was being cared for properly, esp without me being there. Of course, Fox & Belle did an amazing job! Now my 11 year old is already asking when it's her turn. Not anytime soon but when she's ready, I know where exactly where we will be going.

Linda is the best, and I trust her with my haircut and color. I appreciate her honesty when it…read morecomes to choosing hair color and setting realistic expectations for the upkeep. I have also recommended a handful of family and friends to her, many of whom are now more frequent clients than I am. That alone speaks to how consistently great she is at what she does. I always receive compliments whenever I get my hair colored by Linda.

This review is for Martha Muga! I am new to the area and have been looking for my go-to stylist,…read moreand I think I've found her. I came in for a full haircut today after a long time going uncut and unstyled, and I feel transformed. She took a look at the photos I wanted to refer to and was immediately confident and flattering--and she executed the perfect cut and style. We had a really lovely and fun conversation that made me feel welcomed and engaged, and I'm excited to come back again soon for future cuts. We talked briefly about the kinds of things she thought would look good for my hair specifically and what it would involve, and I think her eye for style and hair is impeccable. I'd already trust her with anything! I will definitely be coming back. For the shop: It's in the cutest little part of the neighborhood, feels safe and it was kind of quite on a Saturday afternoon with lots of trees and lots of parking. It is near the 57 and the Shellmound bus lines, and it's in walking distance of the Public Market/that area, which is perfect for me. The shop is spacious for having two chairs. It feels special and exclusive but also homey and cozy at the same time. The hair products they use SMELL SO GOOD. I really liked this place and look forward to coming back again.

Kelly was my stylist and she was awesome. I showed her a picture and got exactly what I was looking…read morefor and more. Super friendly too. Thanks Kelly!

I really wanted to love this place, but for the price... it was mid at best…read more I came in for an extra-long blowout with extensions $135 + tax (which already felt questionable since personal services like hair in CA are generally non-taxable... Google is free). Add $12 parking at Union Square garage, so close to $170 deep for a blowout. For that price, I expected polished. What I got felt rushed. I paid extra for extensions but was paired with someone who clearly didn't have much extension experience. The wash was super quick (definitely no massage), and when she brushed my hair she was rough, like yanking-my-head-around rough. At one point she even asked, "Does that hurt?" which is never a comforting question mid-service. By the end, one of my front extension beads had been pulled out, leaving a noticeable bump at the front of my hair for weeks. When she finished the blowout, we both kind of looked at it like... ummmmm. It just didn't look good. She asked if I wanted her to touch up the front, so she grabbed a curler for my bangs, and literally picked old hairs out of it before wrapping my hair. I wish I was kidding. It felt very last-minute. She adjusted a few pieces I pointed out, and I left saying, "Maybe it'll fall and look better later?" She said, "Yeah..." It completely fell the next day. I ended up touching it up myself. Before leaving that first appointment, I asked if I could come back for the complimentary touch-up and upgrade to a half-up style by just paying the $30 difference. I was told yes, of course. Three days later I came back downtown for my touch-up. New stylist. I asked about upgrading to the half-up and paying the $30 difference like I was told. She checked and came back saying no - I'd have to pay the full $165. I said I didn't have time for a full wash and everything, and she said, "Oh you don't have to wash, we can just do the style." But for the full $165 For just styling. Wild. So I just did the complimentary touch-up. Ironically, she used a straightener for the curls and it looked way better and lasted way longer which only reminded me how poorly the first blowout was done. Overall, the vibe felt slightly annoyed and not very welcoming. For this price point, I expect consistency, extension experience, and a polished result. Instead I left feeling overcharged and underwhelmed.

I was trying to find a salon in the city that would actually pick up the phone and let me book an…read moreappointment for a Sunday morning -- not as easy as it sounds. Thankfully, Blowology Dry Bar and Spa came through! I needed a slicked-back bun for an event, and my stylist, Ali, was awesome. He told me it was his first time doing that kind of updo, but honestly, you wouldn't have known. He took his time, made sure it wasn't too tight (huge win for my scalp), and the end result looked great. He even gave me a discount since it was his first time doing a bun for a customer. which I thought was super thoughtful. I also thought the ambiance of the salon was super cozy and brought all the vintage vibes!