Smokin’ Aces Salon

Available by appointment

Established in 2019

This review is for Libby…read more I've been seeing Libby for over two years and actually travel back to the Bay Area just to have my hair done by her - that's how good she is. She's a true color magician. She helped me transition through the awkward grey stage at exactly the right time, and later brought me back to light brown in a way that blends beautifully with my fast-growing greys and grows out naturally without constant upkeep. The moment I knew I could fully trust her was when she gave me a short haircut, something I'm usually very hesitant about and absolutely nailed it. Finding a stylist who is genuinely excellent at both color and cutting is surprisingly rare, and Libby is both. She listens carefully, understands the science behind how color and texture behave, and designs styles that actually look great as they grow out not just the day you leave the chair. She's also warm, funny, and incredibly easy to be around. Even my husband, who normally avoids hair maintenance altogether, got a cut from her and loved it. If you care about grey transition, natural grow-out, or just want low-maintenance hair that still looks polished, Libby is the one.

I'm writing this review for my mom (she has dementia)and these are my thoughts and observations…read more For one, this was the first time here because my mom's hairdresser lost her place in Dublin, so she found a stall here. Anyways, the place itself is pretty convenient since it's located by the freeway. The place is surprisingly pretty big and spacious and my mom's hairdresser is always patient and polite. I will admit probably for my mom's next visit I'll have to stick around a tad longer and help my mom and her hairdresser when my mom gets her hair washed. So not everything there is I guess ADA available, but it's a minor thing for now since my mom has very limited mobility but can move with some assistance. As for the hairstyle, mom is always happy and I personally think makes her feel as normal as she can get these days and being content let alone having another outside interaction besides with me is always a good thing!

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Studio One Seven Salon

4.6(84 reviews)

1.3 mi

Vibes : 100/10 Cleanliness : 10/10…read moreParking : Easy This was my first appointment at this salon and I am forever thankful for Lee. She listened, examined and worked with me. She didn't force anything or make me me feel uncomfortable. She is so warm and meticulous, I can't wait to go back when I'm ready for another haircut.

I consider myself a very lucky woman for reaching out to my friends for hair stylist…read morerecommendations and then hearing back from Mandy. Mandy is the kind of stylist that everyone wants. She is personable, talented, caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her craft. I had a Brazilian blowout done by her and my hair looks amazing. Her pricing and scheduling were perfect. Spending time with her energized me. She's such a positive person and even when we were talking a bit of smack about things, we were still keeping it positive! Haha Her vibe raised my cool factor! Loved her and loved my hair! I highly recommend Mandy. I will follow her to the ends of the earth from now on plus she's a dog lover so how can you not want to have her in your friend book?

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Sunshine Salon

4.9(79 reviews)

0.7 mi

Sophia is a great hair colorist I was very happy with my color. She's also reasonable in her…read moreprice. I always get compliments on my hair color.

Lana from Sephora moved over here so I followed. Same great brow service just in Castro Valley at…read morea salon. Parking is tricky so park off street or across the street.

Beige blonde hair color by Duygu.

Balayage with face framing by Clare.

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Blonde hair (babylights techniques) Hair by Duygu.

Wink Hair Studio

4.2(352 reviews)

•$$$

I come here for my yearly hair cuts. Or maybe once every 10ish months. I usually just walk in and…read morethey are able to accommodate me. Staff always friendly. I get a hair wash and then a haircut with layers. I love getting the hair wash and the give a mini scalp massage. So relaxing. They really listen to what you want, but I am usually more chill. Price is unbeatable. $40 for wash and cut. And they do such a good job. Taking their time. Love my haircut today. Feeling lighter and fresher. =)

haircut? ok. color…read moreyour hair? Not recommended. way too strong for the color chemicals. no cover at all. meaning after they applied the chemical to your beautiful hairs, it just left in the open. anything in your surrounding will have a chance get to your hair while waiting. especially you catch in a busy time. not sure why they don't put some kind of plastic film, shrink wrap, or that head dome just to protect your exposure from other debris like people haircut or something. I would go somewhere else to color or anything other than basic haircut. also, for some reason they don't wash your hair before or after the cut, even I asked, prior to apply the color. even they have the washing stations for whatever purpose they used for, or for some kind of special guests only.

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Hairology Salon

4.5(129 reviews)

Janet at Hairology is the real deal. She's patient, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable --…read moreexactly what you want from someone you're trusting with your color. I have a ton of hair and she never rushes my partial balayage, always taking the time to do it right. I trust her completely with color choices, the results are always gorgeous, and she makes the whole appointment genuinely enjoyable. Great chat, great vibes, and she might just hand you a White Claw. What more could you ask for? 10/10, book with her!

Unfortunately, my experience at this salon was very disappointing. I came in with a clear reference…read morephoto and explained exactly what I wanted (balayage and color). I was told they could achieve the same result. However, the final outcome was completely different from what we agreed on. The color was not the same, the style was uneven, and my hair ended up damaged. I paid almost $400 for this service, expecting professional results, but the quality did not match the price at all. At the very least, I would have appreciated honesty if the desired result was not achievable. I left feeling very unhappy with the service, and now my hair needs repair. I hope the salon takes this feedback seriously and improves their services. (By the way Amber Lopez is the one who dyed my hair.)

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Studio W Salon

4.5(276 reviews)

Book with Lily G!! I was indecisive about my hair during the whole appointment but she gave me…read moreexactly what I asked for and did a great job! She was very nice and friendly as well, and was able to stick to my budget, the pricing was v reasonable. It's a clean and cute salon with nice people.

Update: I found Painted Mane in Walnut Creek and it is amazing! However - it took the stylist SIX…read moreHOURS to fix the disaster that Studio W caused to my hair. Even including the hours of work, the total was 25% less than what I paid at Studio W. I'm still angry about setting $500 on fire during a time of extreme budgeting to ensure we have a nice wedding day. Please don't go to this salon.

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Q Cuts

4.7(409 reviews)

0.6 mi

One happy customer! Yelp did it again!…read more Yelp helped me find a new hairdresser that I know I'll be keeping for a very long time! I needed a root touch-up before my birthday, and unfortunately, I went to another salon that completely messed up my hair and brought my color back to brown. I was extremely upset, especially because I wanted my hair to look beautiful for my birthday. Then I met Paula, and what a blessing she was! She is an amazing, talented, and truly professional hairdresser. She brought my roots back to the beautiful color I originally had--and honestly, she made them look even better than before! I am extremely satisfied and so happy with the results. Thanks to Paula, I'm feeling confident and excited to celebrate my birthday with my husband! Paula is officially my new go-to hairdresser for refreshing and maintaining my highlights. I'm so grateful I found her! Here are a few pictures showcasing her beautiful work on my hair. ‍ Thank you, Paula, for making my birthday hair beautiful!

I am long overdue in writing this review for my favorite hair salon, specifically for Sonya. She is…read morenot only amazing but also very nice! Due to my recent childbirth, I was unable to visit for several months, yet she remembered exactly what I wanted and made me feel comfortable. Sonya listens carefully to my requests and truly understands my style. As someone who is quite picky and sensitive about my hair, I have visited many places looking for the right stylist who can deliver the look I envision. Sonya has consistently been the closest to what I desire, and I leave the salon satisfied every time. I am now even bringing my husband in for a haircut, and we both love the results. I highly recommend Sonya and this salon to anyone looking for a great experience!

Beautiful work, by Paula

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Lunar Hair Salon

4.4(90 reviews)

2.9 mi

•$$$

Locally owned & operated

Luxury

Zoe did great! She was very detail oriented and took her time to perfect the haircut and styling…read moreand I enjoyed my experience. I would definitely go again--thank you Zoe!

They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a great haircut, which is pretty much the same…read morething. This place did not disappoint. It was my second time coming in, and since my hair had grown out, I just needed a trim cleaning up the sides while keeping the length on top. Karl Cheung was my stylist, and he was fantastic. He immediately understood what I wanted and executed it perfectly. I also had my hair washed before the cut and tried a down perm for the first time, which made a huge difference since my hair tends to stick up and get unruly. Overall, the experience was great the vibe, the music, and how clean everything was really stood out. And honestly, for the quality, the price (even with tip) at $153 felt totally worth it. I'd definitely recommend this place.

Korean Texture Perm

After Perm

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Before perm

Rae Talbot Salon

4.5(200 reviews)

0.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I have been seeing Teddi at Rae Talbot for a few years and it's been life changing! I have keratin…read moretreatment done and Teddi works her magic. She is easy to talk to, friendly and kind. I would recommend her or anyone at this salon. Everyone is warm and welcoming.

It was a private lot parking but it could get pretty busy. But not a fan of the service. The…read morestylist asked awkward questions, made me feel unwelcome and kept spinning my chair to a point where I got nauseous. The stylist was a little aggressive with combing my hair and took out my ear piece with the comb and fell to the floor. No apologies no nothing. I was not a fan of the hair cut or the service. Maybe I'll try a different stylist next time.

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Chabot Haircuts

4.2(192 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$

This was my second time getting a haircut here, and overall it was a solid experience. The pricing…read moreis reasonable, though they do accept credit cards with an added fee, so bringing cash is a better option. Tipping is also accepted. My barber, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, was skilled and detail-oriented. He took his time to ensure the haircut was done properly rather than rushing through it, which I really appreciated. The only downside is the parking situation. Since the shop is located next to a restaurant and a convenience store, parking can be difficult especially during peak hours and on Saturdays when spots are very limited.

Have been coming here for long time for my husband. I wish I could give zero star. I had a really…read moredisappointing experience here. Kevin has given my son good haircuts before, but unfortunately he had a long line that day and we were sent to another stylist (an older gentleman). Despite clearly showing a reference photo and explaining what we wanted, my son's hair was cut way too short and completely ruined. When I politely mentioned that it was shorter than requested, he became visibly irritated instead of trying to fix it or acknowledge the concern. Paying $24 for this result was extremely frustrating. I genuinely don't understand how this place has a 4.3-star rating. The quality is very inconsistent--if you get Kevin, you're probably fine, but based on our experience, the rest of the staff does not meet the same standard. I would not trust the reviews and won't be coming back.

Haircut for my kid.

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