I've been going to Rebecca for a year now and couldn't be happier. She's incredibly skilled with both cuts and color -- every appointment leaves me with exactly the look I wanted, sometimes better. Beyond her talent, she's warm, easy to talk to, and makes the whole experience genuinely pleasant. I highly recommend her, she's the best! read more

Absolute perfection!! Emily took all of my curly hair concerns into consideration. She made my frizzball head into a luscious mane! I highly recommend her if you need a curly hair cut, she knows wassup. Very considerate of how I was feeling about the cut and she took her time. This was my first time at Salon La Luz, and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Salon La Luz - Healthy curls! - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Rebecca is a hair whisperer. I've only to say, it's gotten too big, do something! and she'll start in with her snips and spins me around -- I'm new again. Her salon is a warm hug, luscious natural light, great conversations, wonderful soundtrack, friendly staff and clientele. And then there's Thor, kind eyes and a tail wag! read more

Salon La Luz is a neighborhood gem! Kellianne has been cutting my hair for some time now and does amazing work. She is helping to navigate my new hair growth pattern post chemo and doing a fabulous job! Love the ambiance at the salon and their product selection. Pro tip: there is free 2 hour parking on Solano a half block up. read more

Salon La Luz - Curly top, wavy sides- no prob! - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Kellianne did an amazing job and I'll definitely be back! She did a dry cut to help preserve the length and it looks very clean, no split ends, and the shape is back! I'm very grateful! She's very easy to talk to, very artistic and generous with her time and expertise. Thank you so much!!! read more

Be aware! Without your consent they will 1) keep your personal financial details AFTER you have paid. This is done without your consent so they can CHARGE YOU AFTER a service has been completed, paid in full! 2) They make contacting them very difficult- they send emails that are ONE WAY only! ( helps them extort you). 3) And when there's no upfront transparency there is a PROBLEM. 4) How would you like being charged $ 125.00 bc you needed to reschedule your appt. ? You called, texted & emailed 48 hours in advance but NOPE ! They don't even send you an email about THAT! A doctor, who charges the same as these BLIWN UP SALON PRICES doesn't do what they do when you need to reschedule. God knows what they would charge if you should decide to cancel!! Stay aware, or stay away from Salon La Luz! read more

I love my first cut from Rebecca at Salon La Luz! I have curly hair that I've been learning to like as an adult. The cut was exactly what I was looking for. It feels light, fun, and healthy. Rebecca was terrific: fun to talk to and knowledgeable. She listened to me and it's what I had envisioned. I appreciated her precision with the dry cut. She gave me lots of helpful advice for styling curls, even took into account products I already had. I'll do my first wash tonight. I'm excited to style it myself. The salon is clean and bright. I'll definitely be back! read more

Rebecca is phenomenal. She's the first person I've ever gone to in my entire life that actually gets what I'm trying to tell her. She actually gets what kind of haircut I want, what kind of color I want. If I can't explain it, she will figure out what I'm talking about. She is exceptional with Hair. I can honestly say my hair is never looked better. I get compliments constantly. Rebecca is beautiful inside and out. read more

I love this place. It was the first time I had my hair colored and highlighted by their new stylist, Emily. To say, I was thrilled with the way it turned out is an understatement. Emily is highly talented and super cool to hang with too. Ticks off all the boxes of a stylist/colorist you wanna book! Thank you so much, Emily and Salon la Luz! read more

I had a positive experience here , for the most part! Came in for a last minute blow dry + flat iron. I have long curls and asked for a very bone straight result which I got more of a voluminous semi straight result. Either way it looked beautiful and my stylist was very nice. I will say, if you are the type of consumer who returns products (like me!) I would not buy products here as they do not take returns on unused/unopened products. I bought some products here from a brand on the boycott list, I was allowed to exchange for the other brand they carry. But now I am stuck with over 100 dollars worth of products that I do not want!! May return for a curly cut but not sure :-/ read more

I cannot recommend Kellianne highly enough. I have wavy hair. I have spent my life fighting my waves with a hot iron. I decided I was done fighting, and wanted to see if I could honor them! Thanks to Kellianne, I can now show them off! read more

The vibe at Salon La Luz is sincere, gracious and neighborhood-ey. I sometimes watch the staff in action--they seem authentically delighted to welcome clients into their beautiful, high-ceilinged, generous space. It's like they are genuinely happy to share their time and talents with folks lucky enough to have found them. That perfect alchemy when a team of talented artists loves its work, its colleagues, and its clients makes for a delightful salon experience. You can't manufacture that, but Salon La Luz has achieved it. Rebecca's almost psychic style intuition, impeccable taste, and artistry have tamed even my savage mane into total cuteness, and her kindness, keen wit, and community-mindedness are the cherry on the sundae. This is the hair experience I would wish for all my besties. And it's all under the watchful eye of Thor, the sweetest little shop dog you will ever encounter. Like me, you will leave with a bounce in your step and very good hair. read more

Rebecca is awesome and I am so happy I found her. She has been transforming my very damaged hair into manageable pretty hair. I went from bleach blonde to dark brown and I was skeptical that it would look good, but I took a chance and it looks really nice and healthy. We still have some work to do getting the damaged parts cut as my hair grows but I really enjoy getting my hair done at Salon La Luz. read more

The salon is located conveniently near the top of Solano Avenue. It is tidy and spacious. The sinks were in a separate room from the chairs where the hair was cut. I had my first haircut here with Rebecca. Rebecca was very thoughtful asking me what I wanted. She was clear describing what she was going to do after I gave her my preferences. The haircut was carefully done with great attention to detail. I will be back in six weeks. read more

I highly recommend Keila, she's been cutting my hair for a while now. I know talent when I find it and I'll stick with her as long as I can ! read more

Friendly environment. Reasonable prices. It took a long time to find a colorist after mine retired. My search ended with Stephanie Shannon.

I booked an extra long haircut with Rebecca. She is thorough and tries to understand your personal hair goals and routine. I have now lived with my new haircut for over a month and I love it more everyday. It's a worthwhile investment for a quality cut if you can afford the price. i have been searching for many years now for a stylist to understand my hair with its changing mixed texture, and she delivered and revealed hair I didn't even know I had. Thank you and I'll be back read more

La Luz: Bringing Good Hair to Berkeley. I love this neighborhood gem. The salon is stylish, clean, simple and bright. There are lots of great design details and beautifully displayed products. I've heard about different salon events but have not attended (yet). I think the great environment and beautiful attention to salon details attract great stylists. It's more than a haircut, it's a great place to be. Of course none of that matters without a great haircut. Literally, I get the best haircuts here. read more

My teen daughter had a great experience at Salon La Luz with an apprentice, Anna, who was under the tutelage of the owner/lead stylist, Rebecca. My daughter has thick, straight hair, and Anna was very attentive to her preferences and requests. The cut was great, and as a bonus, my daughter got some helpful hair care tips from Anna along the way. I think Anna has good instincts, and from what we saw, Rebecca was an experienced trainer who clearly cares about mentoring new stylists. It's a great deal, and we'll definitely go back! read more

Rebecca is a class act.. a true artist when it comes to cutting hair. She took her time to "study" my hair and especially took her time to cut it. Best haircut I've had in a long time. I look forward to going back in 8 weeks. Thank you Rebecca! read more

Thrilled that Rebecca is the new #bosslady of This Salon now. I have been getting #SuccessHair Cuts from Rebecca since 2008 and have faithfully followed her from each location. read more

Salon La Luz - #SuccessHair by Salon La Luz owner Rebecca - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Rebecca is a master at her art. I have curly/wavy, often frizzy hair, and Rebecca knows just what to do with it! Her thoughtful and meticulous hair cuts bring so much life, shape, and movement back into my locks. She also keeps the salon in tip-top shape - it is clean, vibrant, and bright (fits the Salon's name perfectly). Not only is Rebecca highly skilled at styling and in owning/managing the salon, she is also a beautiful person with so much compassion and care for her clients! I always walk out of Salon La Luz feeling like a million bucks. Highly recommended. read more

Salon La Luz - curly cut by Rebecca - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Amazing spot! I went previously when it was Hair Solano, but it got a new name and is under new ownership though still the same great spot. Warm, inviting, welcoming and unpretentious with excellent (and hip!) hairdressers! The salon is super clean and covid-safe--very light and airy, which I appreciate since I am super covid conscious. I follow them on instagram and see all the amazing color treatments these hair artists do... still trying to see if I have the nerve to do a bright/bold color (and patience for the added upkeep). East system to set up appointments online. They also sell Bumble & Bumble and Oribe for all your product needs! read more

Salon La Luz - Me fresh after my cut--took off about 15" of pandemic hair and donated to Locks of Love! - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Owner and stylist Rebecca combines friendliness and understanding with with superb skills for outstanding coloring, highlights, cuts and styling. New stylist Anna is also excellent, and with both, I know I'll have both expert advice and treatment respected while my own hair needs and desires also re heard and taken seriously. The location just off Solano in Albany is easy to find and even find park in. And the calming and upbeat feel of the spacious salon also is unbeatable-- I always come away feeling refreshed, happy and liking me hair again. I've tried many salons before but for my long, thinning hair that's suffered decades of harsh coloring, Rebecca and Anna and the high end products they offer are beyond compare. I always come away feeling refreshed, happy and liking my hair again! Meredith M read more

Very nice and welcoming environment. I got what I needed. Rebecca was nice and punctual and attentive. Recommended!

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Rebecca at Salon La Luz! She has been my hairstylist for well over a decade, and I'm so excited for her on this new venture. Safety and comfort are her priority, so both of us were masked throughout my post-covid visits. The salon is always clean and there is never a wait of more than a couple of minutes for a stylist. But let's talk about the good stuff - hair! I visit every few months for a cut and refresh on my color, which is a color not occurring in nature (My hair is currently galaxy purple!). She is incredibly skilled and understands that styling one's hair is a collaboration - she takes time to truly listen to what you want, and offers advice or suggestions about what will work best. If she thinks that a particular treatment or style will not be effective or flattering, she will say so and then offer an alternative, but if you've got your mind set then she will do exactly what you ask for. She's knowledgeable but never pushy and is also a great conversationalist! I've reached a point in my relationship with her that I pretty much just come in, give her a broad framework of what I'm looking for, and tell her that she has room to play. I've never once regretted giving her freedom with my cut and color! She is an absolute treasure and I will always be back for more hair wizardry! read more

Salon La Luz - My gorgeous new hair color! - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

I love Salon La Luz and my stylist Rebecca! She has developed a wonderful hairstyle for me and has created highlights in a way that I've never experienced before, truly wonderful! She is a very kind and thoughtful stylist and person. The rest of the stylists seem equally kind and attuned to their clients. The salon is clean, nicely appointed, and a pleasant atmosphere to spend time in. I am so happy that I have recently connected with Rebecca and Salon La Luz! read more

Rebecca made me feel like I was in very capable hands from the moment I met her. I wanted to improve the condition of my hair as it was like a ball of fuzz. She expertly learned about my needs by asking pertinent questions and helped my articulate exactly what I wanted to change. I came across this salon by chance on yelp and feel very fortunate to have fallen into Rebecca's warm and capable hands. read more

Great experience! Keila is great and takes the time to listen to what you want done and make it happen. Not judgemental at all and very pleasant. She was able to get rid of my breakage on the ends without sacrificing too much length. Reasonably priced haircut for the Bay Area. Salon has great ambiance in a great location in North Berkeley. Would recommend! read more

Rebecca did an awesome job with my haircut! I wanted a new look, and she did such a great job collaborating with me. She listened attentively to my ideas, and we worked together to come up with the final idea. The haircut was very well done, with thoughtful details and technical excellence. I got so many compliments from people in my life. On top of doing excellent work, she is friendly and fun to talk with. I can't wait to go back for my coloring! I highly recommend Rebecca and Salon La Luz. read more

Rebecca Prince has been cutting and highlighting my hair for decades. She is the new owner of Salon La Luz. She is the creme de la creme of hair styling and coloring. I know many of the other stylists in the salon who also have decades of experience and are awesome. Rebecca takes her craft very seriously. She is a great listener, will come up with wonderful ideas if you aren't sure what you are looking for, and is dependable. Easily one of the best salons in all of Northern California. read more

wonderful salon! i love The stylists, the atmosphere, the whole experience. i enjoy coming here and am so happy with my haircuts and color. Highly recommend! read more

Just wanted to add a photo to my review! Wish I had a good before photo, but this was one day after the cut and she nailed it! Exactly what I wanted read more

Salon La Luz - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley , California

Have been coming to this salon for many years, and my stylist, Florence, is truly an artist. With a name change from Hair Solano, and some lovely updates, I continue to highly recommend this salon. So many talented stylists, convenient location, great products, and an airy and clean decor. read more

Hooray! I love Rebecca and so excited that she bought this Salon. She is an excellent hair stylist. Very skilled, very experienced, very thoughtful, she always hears what I want, has great vision and gives me great advise for how to care for my hair. read more

Rebecca is the bomb!!! Great color, great cut. And I love her style!!! What more could you ask for? And she is lovely to look at! Love her hair! She's hip and cool! read more

I have been going to this salon for years. I had an amazing stylist who unfortunately just changed careers. He recommended Florence Villamore and I have seen her since he left. Florence is amazing. My close friend and I have now seen her as our stylist and I highly recommend her! Florence takes her time to learn about your particular hair, styling needs and wishes. She listens carefully, is extremely skilled and gave me the haircut I asked for. She educates you about how she thinks you can improve the condition of your hair. She is a lovely person and I am looking forward to continuing to work with her. read more

I've been getting my haircut by Rebecca, the owner of this salon, for about 20 years. Rebecca is a master at her craft and knows hair like no other stylist I've met. I've counted on her again and again to be able to realize with her artistry both big and small hair style and color transformations I've wanted to make over the years. I was delighted to learn that she had become the owner of this super cute salon where the stylists are friendly and the atmosphere is chill. Haircuts can be such an emotional experience and I've always felt in such good hands at Salon La Luz. read more

I have absolute faith in the new owner, Rebecca! She has been doing my hair for longer than I can remember, and she has always been able to help me find the right cut and color. She listens carefully and then uses her creativity and experience to really dial it in right. Plus, she is a delight to talk with, so the time at the salon goes very quickly. I go far out of my way to see her and it is worth every minute! read more

I have been following Rebecca around for more than 15 years, including the last few at this location. Before Rebecca, I changed stylists every year or so because I just didn't like how anyone handled my wavy hair. Until Rebecca. In our 15 years together, I've had some great short and now longer cuts that finally take advantage of my waves, which are now almost curly. I've also learned a lot about how to better care for my hair, which is now downright healthy. And I took the plunge to start color - she's very creative with introducing different subtle shadings. And she's just interesting to talk with! Very glad that she's now the owner of this salon - it's wonderful to support a woman-owned small business when you know the owner is exactly the kind of lovely badass who deserves to succeed. read more