I went in today as a walk-in and Louis made time for me very quickly, which was wonderful because I'm terrible about making appointments I have curly hair so it can be scary going to a new place if you're not sure they know how tonl deal with your hairtype, but Louis was on it! He gave me a wondeful dry-cut while paying careful attention to my curl pattern, made sure of the length I wanted, and was very knowledgeable in general. Also gave me some great product suggestions and did a really relaxing shampoo/condition that did wonders for my curls. My hair looks fantastic 11/10, will be coming back! Thanks so much Louis! read more

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Louis is a MAGICIAN, I love my new hair so much. It's absolutely perfect. Went from blond to brunette- seamless transition read more

Salon - Louis does it again!!! Blonde to brunette and I love every bit of it. He is a pure magician - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I quite literally have never felt more beautiful. I gave Louie creative freedom within the blond family and he exceeded my expectations to the max read more

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OMG Louie did an incredible job ! I was so nervous about the color change & haircut. I haven't changed my hair in years & this transformation was just what i need. It is absolutely beautiful. I've never been so happy with a service. It wasnt just great craftsmanship but also great conversation & very comforting. This was Louie's first time working on my hair & it felt like I've been his client forever. I was referred by my mom and there are no regrets. I'm so happy & I love it so much!!! Thank you so much Louie this hair transformation was life changing & I will definitely be a returning client. Call him asap y'all 5106824910 read more

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I almost never leave reviews but this one has to be written. Louis is simply the best! He helped me to change my style completely and I couldn't be any happier! We started with a haircut which was shorter than I usually wear but it's so beautiful and does not require much maintenance. In addition to haircut Louis did an amazing job with aumbre - gorgeous color! I'm so happy that I finally found a perfect hair stylist! I get a lot of compliments :) I'd recommend him for haircuts, coloring, styling or if you are not sure what would suit you, ask Louis. I always get an honest opinion. Thank you, Louis! read more

The "owner" Louie is inconsiderate and very unpleasant. Horrible customer service and the overall experience was lackluster. I rarely feel this way in regards to brick and mortar establishments but I genuinely hope Louie's salon is closed down. Multiple health code violations, observed several dead roaches and stylist were not sanitizing tools. read more

I was recommended to Louie from a friend who got her hair done by him. I had a hair cut by him in which he even had cut my ear and neck. He was very rude and unprofessional as well after I mentioned it. I never had such an awful experience getting my hair done yet he didn't even do a good job that I had to go somewhere else to get it fix. Please do yourself a favor and look for a place that takes time to do your hair that will make you happy and look good and not in a rush to just make money out of you. Plus he's super overpriced read more

I went in to Gregg's Salon for a haircut and was greeted with such great, positive energy! They were conversational and personable, Louis did an AMAZING job on my hair, it was definitely one of the BEST hair cuts I've ever had. The precision and amount of care/attention was phenomenal. Highly recommend! In terms of COVID, I was first intrigued to come in because I saw a Clorox wipes bottle and saw that as a good sign that they actually cared about disinfecting/proper social distance protocol, and I was so correct, the door was open the whole time, there is plexus glass between every station, and staff asked me to sanitize my hands to ensure there is no cross contamination. I absolutely loved my experience and definitely planning on coming back again :-) read more

I highly recommend Louis for any and all hair needs, cut, color, style, anything. He is a true professional and artist, I gave him almost no direction about what I wanted for my haircut and somehow he intuitively gave me the exact perfect haircut. The view from his chair is breathtakingly beautiful, you have a front row view of the lake and he is a fabulous conversationalist. I love my haircut, he has done cut and color for me in the past and I loved that too. read more

I am in love with my haircut!!! Louie is amazing. He helped change my hairstyle that I was stuck with forever. I was so scared to cut my hair but I'm so glad I did! Been getting so many compliments already. He's the best ! read more

Louis did such a good job on my Bob! He made me feel super confident and I'm so happy with it. The salon is clean, not cluttered, and very bright. THANKS SO MUCH! read more

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first time with louis at gregg's salon on grand avenue. it is a wonderful environment...nothing pretentious...just a great haircut from someone who has been in the business for many, many years. i highly recommend this salon. will be back!! read more

If I could give Opal 10 stars I would! She is great at what she does, on time and does not double book. I live in LA and I consider her my go to so...take that anyway you'd like. Thanks Opal! read more

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My longtime hair salon closed during the pandemic and finding a new hair stylist was a challenge until I met Louis. Very funny, good listener, and gave me a great haircut that somehow made it look like I had lots of hair! I also liked that Gregg the owner had invested in the salon to make safety additions to keep everyone safe. read more

I was waiting at a nearby barber shop to get my haircut for 45 minutes before I became frustrated and left. I found this salon on Yelp, and was fortunate enough to have the massively talented Louie be available to cut my hair. The attention to detail Louie puts into my haircut is a testament to his years of experience. I used to dread getting haircuts because I never trusted my stylist. Now that I'm going to Louie, I know I'll leave looking good. As a side note, he is a great guy and very easy to talk to. Make sure you book him!! read more

I started seeing Louis a couple of years ago and only get my haircut twice a year so each time it's a transformation. What I love about Louis is his confidence in making me look great! He always know exactly what to do but is also totally open to communication along the way and working with me to make sure I leave a happy customer. He cuts with confidence so I always feel like my head is getting a workout - feels great! And, he's such a sweet guy and pleasure to chat with while he's working his magic. After my last haircut which went from medium long curly waves to a curly A-line bob, I received SO many compliments and people asking where I got my haircut! Thank you, Louis! read more

LOVE IT. Louis gave me a great haircut- my first since covid and desperately needed. My hair looks healthy and styled in an easy-to-maintain way and he kept my length- which is exactly what I asked for! Definitely going back and highly recommend! They are being very safe in terms of covid- I was the only person in, they use plastic, disposable smocks to avoid cross-contamination and masks are enforced. read more

Opal is a miracle worker! She retired my head bands and gave me the bangs I've been wanting. This is a beautiful salon with super cool, knowledgeable staff--I've finally found my salon home. Thank you Opal!! read more

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I go here because it's close to my house, and because Gregg does a stand-up job. I have funky hair in places, and he knows how to cut it just right. $40 for a haircut, cash-only. read more

I have very black silky Asian hair and haven't dyed it since I was in high school. I wanted to dye the tips of my hair a light lavender color for a performance, so I went around to five different hair salons in the Oakland area for a consultation. Every one of them told me that the procedure would (a) melt my hair (b) make it look terrible (c) be way beyond my price range. I finally walked into Gregg's Grand Salon and met Rainbeau. She was warm and welcoming from the get-go and not only that, was very excited about the challenge. She assured me that my hair was definitely not going to melt and talked me through the different options we could try out and what exactly it would do to my hair. It's clear that her many years of experience doing color makes her a pro at what she does and although this would be a new challenge and experiment for her, I trusted her completely. We scheduled an appointment for a test strand. She worked meticulously on this single test strand to make sure that it came out just right -- a true perfectionist! She even took time out of her busy schedule to go pick up an extra light lavender toner to put on before the dye to achieve the metallic look I wanted. The test strand came out great so she went to work on the entire head. The final product came out looking absolutely wonderful, it was exactly what I wanted! A lavender ombre for a long bob that goes well with my natural hair color and skin tone. I've gotten so many compliments from people, even after a lot of the dye wore off because of the placement of the dye job and the way the extra toner makes my hair look silvery with a tinge of purple. Rainbeau came in on her day off to spend the whole day with me dying my hair. I really felt like I not only met my favorite stylist (I've never really had great experiences at hair salons before) but also made a really great friend. She was also understanding of my financial situation so we worked out a price together. She even came with friends to see me in the performance and gave me a free wash and blow-dry as an opening night gift! Five stars for Raibeau and Gregg's Grand Salon. read more

Walked in with dry, damaged hair and split ends, walked out with a great haircut and healthy hair all thanks to fabulous Louis! read more

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Review on Rainbeau's Blow out: I love the blow out that Rainbeau did on my thick and long hair. It was beautiful and lasted 10 days. Well worth it! It wasn't flat like blow outs can get sometimes. Love it! Just booked a haircut with Rainbeau too:) read more

My family has been going to Louie for years! He's never let us down. Louie is friendly and considerate and really listens to his customers! I recently moved from Oakland to Santa Cruz and whenever I need a haircut I make the drive to Gregg's Grand Salon. His work is worth the commute! read more

Opal was amazing! I just moved to the area from out of town and walked in to inquire. She was able to squeeze me in with a bomb appointment, matched my color exactly from my previous stylist and gave me great suggestions with hair health. She was very personable and the Salon was SPOTLESS. Thank you Opal!!! read more

Luis took me at the last minute my usual hair dresser was on vacay, and I have a job fair tommorow and interview wed. He told what he was going to do, explained it as he cut. It started to lok great right away. I highly recommend, he is am artist and a gentleman! read more

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Rainbeau is a rock star! She makes everyone hotter than they would normally be. Love my haircuts! Plus, the salon is super friendly and pretty with a great view of the lake. I highly recommend everyone make an appointment with Rainbeau ASAP!!! read more

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Today was my second time coming to Gregg's and my stylist of course was the fabulous Louis ! I came in for a dye and hair cut, and I left feeling amazing and overall beautiful! So far my experiences here have been over the top! Great friendly service from everyone and Louis always works his magic and makes you not only look great but also feel great! Thank you Louis! read more

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Luis at Gregg's salon is always up on the latest styles. I just got my hair cut and colored for a holiday party and he did such an amazing job. He also feels like such a warm, funny person. Definitely good company. Gregg is frequently there also. Everyone their cares deeply about their craft as evidenced by the attention to detail and their willingness to put time in to get things right. I know Luis attends yearly hair shows to get a current understanding of the industry, styles and tools. read more

Salon - Just got my hair cut at Gregg's. Luis is always rockin' it. - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I moved to the Oakland area, last year, and was in search of someone experienced with 4c hair. Since connecting with Opal, my hairstylist at Gregg's Grand Salon, my hair has been healthy, happy, and has grown quite a bit. I am so grateful for Opal and highly recommend her. read more

I have been going to Louie for the last 3 years. He does amazing work! He gets me in on last minute appointments all the time. If you want an amazing haircut and color. Go see Louie. I'm big fan read more

Ok guys, I recently moved to the Bay Area and was looking for a good spot to get my hair cut. I found this place and decided to check it out. First of all, the lake view is pretty awesome. The vibe here is great - relaxing environment with a little fun sprinkled in. Louie (I hope I'm spelling that right) is AWESOME! He listened to what I wanted and executed what I wanted perfectly. He's also happens to be extremely funny which is a plus. Great experience and I just booked my next appointment with him! GO SEE HIM! read more

I have been coming to see Opal Roberts @ Gregg's Salon for over ten years. She is one of the best hair stylist I have ever been too. She is proficient in coloring, styling and cutting hair. And is extremely diverse in all types of hair. As someone who has "mixed" hair I like to go to someone who understand my hair type. Definitely come and support this salon. They do accept walkins, but it's always good to make an appointment. read more

I wish I left here feeling like all of these other people that had such amazing experiences and haircuts. Instead, nearly three weeks later I am still majorly bummed and unsure of how to fix my bad haircut. I have even been debating whether or not to write this because I don't like bad-mouthing people and the staff was nice, but alas - I am really disappointed!! I made an appointment for my first haircut in a year - the haircut I had before left me traumatized. Perhaps I should have requested Rainbeau since everyone speaks so highly of her. Instead I saw someone else (who I will not mention since they were very very nice). Here is the honest truth: - I was assured I would "love it". i can't say I love it at all - in fact, my hair looks worse than it did when i walked in the door. - Yes, the color we decided on turned out nice. But I really wish I didn't feel talked out of getting highlights, which is what I originally wanted to try. - I was also talked out of getting bangs too even though I have had bangs many different times in my life and it's always looked good. - It hurt to have my hair washed and conditioned which is usually such an enjoyable part of getting one's hair done - ouch! Sucktown. - An annoying customer of came in late and was making remarks about me the whole time - my hairdresser was making annoying comments back - the banter was really obnoxious and my hairdresser started to act and work rushed. Not cool. - My hairdresser noticed that my hair was uneven on one side prior to cutting it --- to my surprise, he didn't fix it!! It's still uneven AND top heavy on one side. - The cut is lame - totally lame. I asked for sexy, it's not sexy....not even close. There is nothing sexy or cool or stylish about this haircut. It's blah all the way. Even my friends and my partner are confused as to what I can do to make it look better. $200 later - I'm wearing my hair in a bun everyday since I can't manage to make it look good. But, at least my grays aren't showing. Thank goodness hair grows... read more

Rainbeau is seriously a hair genius. I'm pretty protective of my hair and am super picky about hairdressers as a result. I had a pretty particular request that would require a lot of work and she was awesome about explaining everything to me and making sure I knew what I was getting myself into. And boy did she deliver. Plus, the color/highlights/cut I had done looks AMAZING even after growing out over the last 4 months. Plus she's hilarious and really caters to you to make it a relaxing experience. Can't recommend Rainbeau enough!! read more

I was very very happy for what Louis did to my hair. He did an AMAZING job! He has magic hands, I trusted him and he made my hair look beautiful and healthy again. I love the way how he is. I'm glad I found him. read more

We came from LA just to see Louis and he was so worth it!!! He is by far the best. His cuts last a long time and his prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality! read more

Opal! Opal! Opal!...she is pro! I'm a woman who cares (maybe to a fault) for others, especially family and friends, first. Opal, however takes care to make you feel like you come first. By offering suggestions to possible new hair styles, to giving advice from years of experience about how to maintain the new color and or cut she just bestowed on you, she knows what she's doing. From the Cut to the Color or Curl, the Weave to the Flat Iron...she is the truth. More than worth every cent. Check her out! read more

Let me start by saying the location is perfect, although parking around the lake can be difficult. My appointment was for 10 am so I was lucky enough to find a space right in front of the salon. The salon is very clean, the music was great and the clientele was mostly "mature" adults. (Seniors). This works for me because I loathe salons full of cackling women. I also loved the racial diversity of the clientele and staff. ALL of the stylists seemed very friendly and professional. It was the perfect atmosphere since it was my first time. I called Monday for an appointment with Opal and she was able to get me in today without a problem. She got major brownie points for this bc not only do I have the tendency to want my hair done at the last minute but also my schedule varies daily so this was super convenient! I expressed my anxiety to Ms. Opal and she was very patient and sensitive. I had the same stylist for 10 years prior to moving to the Bay and I've just not been able to find someone to care for my hair the way they would care for their own. Ms. Opal PATIENTLY answered all of my questions and asked me multiple times if I was doing okay ( I'm very tender headed). The only negative was that she occasionally used a small tooth comb to detangle my hair and went from root to end instead of end to root. She helped me decide what was best for my hair, styled it the way I wanted it and booked my next appointment! Others pros: 1. She didn't go back and forth between my hair and other clients. 2. She is super friendly and funny 3. Reasonably priced for the bay (I'm from the south where everything is cheap) 4. My hair looks and feels amazing During the detangling I convinced myself I wouldn't go back, but after I saw how gorgeous my hair looked I decided that Ms. Opal is my new go to!!!!! Next time I'll just ask her if she can go end to root and use a wide tooth comb to cut back on the breakage and tangles. read more

Luis did an amazing job cutting my hair. He uses classic techniques to cut and has been cutting for years. He's very nice to speak with when choosing a style for your haircut. I receive complements on my hair all the time. I would highly recommend him. read more

Louis Martinez is simply the best hair stylist and colorist I've ever known. I've been seeing him for more than 6 years, and every time I leave his salon my hair looks fabulous. I call him the hair genius: no matter what it looks like when I walk in--roots, split ends, etc.--when I walk out, my hair is gorgeous, shining, silky, and beautifully colored. Louis uses an European brand of hair color that doesn't damage hair, it actually makes your hair healthier, and it shows. Louis is a consumate pro--he can color the roots, put in highlights, and cut my hair in less than an hour and a half--yet he's also an artist, with the finest color sensibility of any stylist I've ever met. He understands how to create customized color that perfectly complements your skin tones. I always feel like a princess when I leave here, and get compliments on my hair all the time. Louis has also styled my 80-year-old mother's hair when she visits, and made her look beautiful, too. In addition, he's a lovely person--kind, considerate, and sweet. As long as Louis's in business, this is where I'll be getting my hair done. He well deserves the five-star rating. In 6 years, I've never had a "bad hair day" here. Highly recommended! read more