Just had my first (professional) haircut in over a year; so happy to have some of the weight…read moreremoved. And now my bangs softly frame my face instead of hanging over my eyebrows in a uni-length blunt cut. Paul finished up my cut with a pretty French braid. The entrance to Paul's studio is through Dynamic Nails, a plus if you want to couple your haircut with a manicure/pedicure from Eva, a minus if you are really sensitive to the smell of nail polish. Paul has switched from a landline to a smart phone (925-597-1212).

I drive up from Southern California once a quarter to get my hair done by Paul. He has been doing…read moremy hair for over 20 years. He is amazing! He always has the best recommendations for styling my hair and knows how to bring my ideas for my hair to life and make them better than I could imagine . The Corner Shoppe is so cute & has the best intimate vibe, I don't feel like just another head of hair when I go there. Cannot recommend Paul enough!

I've seen Chris a few times and he is always on point with my haircuts! He spent extra time to get…read moremy hair perfect and checked with me on my first visit with him, and now it's just automatic. Would highly recommend. Super easy to grab a Starbucks next door too!

I have searched a long time to find Luda. I have the crappiest hair in the world to cut. It's fine,…read morethin, lots of cowlicks and basically just a pain in the butt. I've had really expensive haircutters say how hard my hair is to cut. So, needless to say I've had ALOT of bad haircuts in my life. But, as long as Luda is alive and cutting hair, I'll never have to suffer again!! She really listens to what you want and DOES what you want. What a concept! She's also incredibly reasonably priced AND will do appointments on Mondays (my day off). She's PERFECT as far as I am concerned. Thank you Luda for being born and choosing hair as your calling!!

I'm a guy with gray hair, and every month I come to this place to dye my hair. I've been very happy…read morewith the service every time. The people who work here are great very friendly, professional, and always make me feel welcome. They take their time to make sure everything looks good, and the results are always consistent. Another thing I really appreciate is the price. It's very reasonable compared to other places, and the quality of the work is excellent. It's not always easy to find a place that does a good job and still keeps the prices fair, but this place definitely does. I've been coming here regularly and I plan to keep coming back. If you're looking for a place to dye your hair with good service, friendly people, and reasonable prices, I highly recommend this place.

I have called Nina Yegany at Ciao Bella a Master Colorist and Stylist for nearly 20 years…read more I noticed a friend's gorgeous haircuts for a couple years before finally asking, "who does your hair" and she said... Nina! So I called her. When I sat down I told her I was hoping that she is someone who takes face shape, hair type and skin tone into account because I felt like I wanted to try something different in a style and color. She didn't miss a beat and said "absolutely". Because of what I've seen in friends... I believed her... Instant trust! She's been passionate about hair since she was 17... she even trained in Milan for 2 yrs. My hair is fine and I have lots of it so layers work very well for me. I get a lot of compliments so yeah I love my haircuts, I love my hair color, I love the chill, calm vibe of the salon... and I just love my sassy, kind, sweet and loving, friend, Nina!

I left 3 voicemails for this salon, indicating I wanted to book an appt. No reply. So eventually I…read moregave up and called Hair by Ann, got an immediate reply, saw her today and was very pleased with the results. I also called Third Reflection and got a response in 2 days. I'm patient, but zero call backs for me is a huge red flag. I'm posting this as much as anything to get a message to Ash Salon's management to please do better. I wasted my time waiting for a call back.

NEVER FELT BETTER- BEST HAIR EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!!!!!…read more If you are in Lafayette you HAVE to get your hair done by Clare at Ash salon. She's done my hair 3 times now and every time she never disappoints. She's great about giving me advice on what to do with my hair- because I struggle with knowing the next best move and how to manage it. I'm really bad at keeping up my roots so she's been great with giving me a light balayage that's blended to my roots so I don't have to worry about getting it done as often. At my last appointment I spoke with her about getting clip in extensions to wear on the weekends and she gave me a great recommendation of what hair to buy. I brought the extensions in and she color matched my hair PERFECTLY and showed me how to put them in. I've never felt so confident!! She's the most helpful and skilled hairdresser I've ever had. I'll never see anyone else!!!

This review is for Mandi @ Salon L…read more Ahh... Mandi. I purchased a Groupon for a wash, cut, and blow dry for $32 which was a superb deal. But I think I got what I paid for, which was a $32 cut, not a $70 something cut for the price of $32. Mandi gave me a semi-haircut nightmare, which is one where you're DONE with your haircut and not once did she walk me through what she was doing or if I wanted any changes made, etc. That literally freaked me out! Afterwards, I felt so rushed to leave so I didn't even have the courage to ask for changes. She asked me to stand to look at my hair and directed me to the cashier. I was like... "umm.. but.. yeah ok.. " Although very sweet, she seems very meticulous with her conversational topics with me, like she was fishing to see if I would come back as a regular customer. She asked me questions like what I do, where I was from, if I come to this area often, how often do I cut my hair, etc. All normal conversational topics, but hearing that I'm a student, lives like 30 miles away, doesn't come here often, and has been a while since my last haircut might've turned our relationship sour. Little does she know that I do my brows in concord all the time and will pass by WC often... The conditioner that was used on my hair is not the best in the world. I've had better products put in where it's SUPER deep treatment conditioning. My hair still feels rough right now. The haircut seems like maybe 15 minutes max, honestly. She started blow drying. I thought to myself, maybe she's just going to dry it to see what my hair would look like then adjust it from there. NOPE, she blow-dried it and I was in and out of there in about 40 minutes. My hair didn't come out bad, it's not what I wanted though. I asked for layers, there were minimal layers. Top, highest layer isn't even an inch from the bottom. I must confess, I have a fear of salons for these reasons. The reason why I choose to always grow out my hair. I should have been more vocal, but she wasn't vocal either. I don't need her to constantly conversate with me, but at least ASK me! I mean.. I'm leaving my physical appearance in your hands, 2 sentences in the beginning of our meeting isn't enough information! GAHH! At least it wasn't disastrous. She didn't over cut my hair, but my boyfriend saying, "You cut your hair? It looks the same" isn't a good sign either. I cut off at least 4-5 inches right off the bat, and if there are no noticeable differences, then not enough was done! This was more of a $40+ (including tip) trim.

I went to mandi and used a groupon for a hair cut and highlights. I will definitely be going back!…read moreShe made sure the color was what I wanted, and she did a great job with the hair cut. She even gave me some samples to take home. Thanks mandi and I will definitely go back to Salon L.

I asked for a textured layered haircut and genuinely could not be happier with the result. I'm…read moreextremely picky with my hair and usually cut it myself because I don't trust just anyone, especially when it comes to Asian haircuts in the Bay Area. It's honestly hard to find someone here who really understands layering, texture, and movement without making it look thin, flat, and choppy. My haircut from Sora Oh Salon is easily 10x better than some of the $180 cuts I've gotten in Ktown LA. Sora was super fast and precise! My boyfriend and his brother also get their hair done here and are both always really satisfied with their cuts/perm, which definitely gave me more confidence coming in. If you're picky about your hair and have been struggling to find someone who truly understands Asian hair, this is the place. 감사합니다 소라쌤! 머리 너무 마음에 들어요~

I had a great experience with Sora back in 2019, so I came back this time with high expectations…read more Unfortunately, this experience was very disappointing. From the beginning, I felt like my hair was being handled very roughly and that the appointment was rushed. I specifically asked for a lighter chocolate brown, but I ended up with a much lighter, brassy orange color that was nowhere near what I had asked for. The color was also noticeably uneven, with the left side of my head being much lighter than the rest. After the appointment, I reached out to let her know that the color was much lighter than I wanted and asked if she could redo it. We agreed on a time but unfortunately, she never confirmed the appointment or followed up with me. I ended up spending $350 for the haircut and color, and unfortunately, I wasn't happy with either the haircut or the color. What makes this experience especially disappointing is that I had such a good experience with her back in 2019, which is why I trusted her enough to return years later. Also would like to mention my hair looks more unhealthy and dead . She stated at the time that she didn't even use bleach. Not sure if whatever she was using was left too long or something. I understand that mistakes can happen, but what really bothered me was feeling like there wasn't much care or attention given to the final result or to my concerns afterward. I just wish the same level of care I experienced in 2019 had been there this time.

Visiting Rumi was the ABSOLUTE BEST thing I could have done for my hair!! I've had long hair for 5+…read moreyears, but I recently decided I wanted to make the jump and cut it off. I'd read other reviews of Rumi's work so I decided to visit her and I couldn't be happier with the results!! I was pretty anxious about cutting off so much of my hair, but she was very patient and took the time to really understand what I wanted from my haircut. I didn't feel rushed or pressured at all. On top of that, she was so knowledgeable!! She took the time to help me understand what kind of hair type I have, what it might realistically look like when it's shorter, and helped give me ideas of how I could style it. I walked in stressed and anxious, but when I walked out I felt confident and lighter on my feet. My hair looks fuller and healthier than it ever has before. I've been living with shorter hair for about a week now and I still find myself smiling in the mirror when I see my hair. If you're looking for a stellar professional to cut your hair, visit Rumi!! I'm sure you'll be as impressed with the results as I was

I highly recommend booking with Rumi! She was so welcoming and communicated everything she was…read moredoing during my appointment. I had a very comfortable and relaxing experience. I love how my haircut came out. It turned out beautifully, better than what I had in mind. Hands down the most passionate stylist I've been to, she truly loves what she does! Thank you Rumi for your kind spirit and for making me feel beautiful and confident. Looking forward to my next visit :)

James is very skilled with the scissors and provides excellent service. I've been looking for a…read moregood barber, and I will definitely be coming back to him! Highly recommended!

After moving to the Bay Area, it took me a while to find a hair salon. I had a hair stylist I had…read morebeen going to for years in Koreatown and for a while I even planned trips to Los Angeles just to get haircuts from her. However, I knew that I had to find a local go-to hair salon. Many bad haircuts ensued, but for the longest time I just couldn't find a decent hair stylist. I went to barber shops, local salons, etc., but they all did not make the cut. When I first found James on the Yelp app, I was hesitant because of all the previous failures and I was like WTH is an "Aura Zoom"? And, at that time he was renting a station in the back of a beauty supply store over on Oak Grove in Walnut Creek which was kind of weird. Still, I gave him a try and was like, he's pretty good. He actually knew what a fade was. Then James relocated over to a salon off of North Main Street in Walnut Creek when he rented another station and I followed. It was here that I observed his scissor skills improve to an elite level and soon enough he was busier than the owner of the hair salon. Seriously, the dude was working seven days a week. Maybe it was jealousy at the old salon or he just needed his own space, but his move to his very own salon suite co-op space akin to a WeWorks for hair dressers within the W Salon Suites in Alamo has been awesome. Now he has his very own enclosed suite and you can get some coffee at the shared lounge that is usually brewing Philz coffee beans. James is probably the best hair stylist in the East Bay, if not the Bay Area. Give him a try if you want a great cut. He accepts cash, Venmo, and credit cards. BTW, I still have no idea what Aura Zoom means LOL. * English is not his first language, but he speaks it well. He also speaks Korean and Mandarin. * During my most recent visit, he mentioned that he was taking Sundays off. Walk-ins are not accepted and reservations are required. Just give him a call or text. * In this era of being first, I can attest I was his FIRST customer at the current location [mic drop].