I haven't had a good haircut for years. Jenny is so amazing. I love my new haircut very much :)read more

Maria is so amazing! She cut my hair exactly how I wanted, and for a great price. She is so kind…read moreand it's a great experience to get your hair cut by her. I'll be coming back next time I need another hair cut!!

First time getting a pixie cut, and I'm so happy with how it looks! Best place to get a…read morehaircut--the hairstylist made me feel so comfortable with my new hair. Definitely coming back!!!!

I had a hair straightening treatment. Linna was very nice and professional. Scheduling was easy…read moreand she was very responsive and accommodating. The price was very competitive and the service amazing. My hair turned out great!

I've been going to Rebecca for a year now and couldn't be happier. She's incredibly skilled with…read moreboth 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!

Absolute perfection!! Emily took all of my curly hair concerns into consideration. She made my…read morefrizzball 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!

Eric is the best at cut and color. Have been going to his salon for several years!…read more Chandra

Eric gave me the best haircut I've ever had. I'm not exaggerating. He's a master of his craft. The…read morecut framed my face so nicely and even made me look younger. Thank you, Eric!

Karen cut my 13 year old son's hair in Albany at Grove Salon on Solano Ave. She listened intently…read moreand compassionately to what my son wanted even though he didn't know exactly what that was. She gave him a great and stylish haircut that he is thrilled with. Five stars!

This review is late, but better late than never. Sara was fantastic! The care & time she took with…read moremy son Jordan, who is 9 was so appreciated. I feel most hair stylists rush when they see a kid and don't put care into it. When we arrived she offered him something to drink (just like they do when I come for my appointments) and I thought that was nice. She stopped plenty of times to ask my son how he was feeling about the way the cut was going and she asked for my input as well. Jordan ended up with a cut that still kept enough length that he was happy and the layering in the back has been perfect for me because his hair no longer turns into a matted mess each night with the accompanying brushing battle in the morning. Also, you can still his hair extend out of the back of his hockey helmet, which I love, Perfect!

Aide is a hair magician. After a year of DIY dye my hair was damaged and uneven -- she transformed…read moreit with flawless balayage highlights and brought my color back to life. I brought a reference photo and she matched it to a T. She really understands the look you want, explains everything clearly, and is just so much fun to sit with. I'm a perfectionist but I trust her completely -- my hair looks healthier, shinier, and I get compliments all the time. Can't recommend her enough!

Tried this salon for the first time and was very impressed by the ease of booking, confirmation and…read morepre appointment setup considering this is a single person business. Aide was very professional, listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions. She checked in with me regularly on the progress with the balayage and hair cut style. She also reapplied color when I wasn't completely satisfied withe the hue. She was very patient and professional throughout my service. Would recommend her for any cut and color treatments.

Ten did such a great job with my very long and thick hair cut. Finished with styling and he didn't…read morerush even if it passed the time slot. Made sure to finish it with the details! I am happy with the result.

Thank you Chop Salon for helping this mama step out and into her 20 Year High school Reunion…read morefeeling fresh and fabulous! @Monica ~ you're amazing! Truly loved connecting and laughing about all the things! I also appreciate your expertise and thorough job with my cut, color, and look. I received so many compliments at the event ~ the color is incredibly vibrant, and my hair is still shining post-wash. From the moment I stepped into Chop Salon, the service was absolutely wonderful ~ check in/out was a breeze, and even during wait times for color to process, there were ample snack/drinks to munch/sip on. Appreciate the good tunes and really just the overall vibe of this salon. It feels cozy, but also hip and comfortable. I don't have pricing to compare to, but overall I left feeling both impressed and excited to return soon for a salon in the EB I can trust/feel welcome in. Street parking available and fyi, they ask guests to also park in the (old) Marshall's parking lot for overflow and not across the street in AutoZone.

Irina is such a perfectionist and really takes her time with every section, but somehow the whole…read moreappointment is so calming that I feel like I'm mediating. She understands thick and fine Asian hair incredibly well and knows how to shape mine so it goes from ratty and generally unkempt to polished (and so much lighter). It can be surprisingly hard to find someone to do this kind of haircut (long fine hair) in the East Bay, but Irina really listens to the look you're going for. Her recommendations are always specific to your hair type, and I leave feeling less like I always have bedhead and more like I could be an art gallery girl in west village (iykyk).

TL;DR: This place is great! Book with Mark--he's an *artist*!…read more Longer version: My hair stylist quit the biz a few years ago to pursue a career as a therapist (so fitting, right?!) I was stoked for her! But since then, I've been adrift and searching for my hair match, trying out a new stylist for each cut. (My hair is fine but wavy with a weird cowlick, so it needs just the right layers. I had some great cuts and some so-so cuts, but never the right combo of close enough, a decent amount of availability that I'm not waiting months or driving across the bay, AND a great cut.) I tried Mark at Maru on a random rec from a friend whose daughter works at the salon--and after one cut, I feel like my search is over! The salon is very well-run and had an opening within a couple weeks. I arrived on time, was offered herbal tea, and waited under five minutes. It's in a nice spot in Berkeley with plenty of street parking with pretty cheap meters--$4. Mark asked me what I was looking for, got it right away, and was of course fun to chat with. I walked out with a cut I love for a reasonable price. I will definitely be back!

I have over the past 20 years have had Anette at circle Salon cut my hair. The past 15 I've driven…read morefrom Brookings Oregon to get my hair cut by her. I've tried others close to my home but they never are able to satisfy me. So to me I gladly spend 14 hours R/T in a day to see her.

I did but it's been way over a year ago . I'll be back hopefully when I'm able…read more Everyone working there was very nice and professional ! The salon is beautiful as well !

I saw Jessica for color today. I wanted to color the gray in my hair. There wasn't too much gray…read morebut I figured it would be nice for the new year. Jessica helped me choose a very natural black brown instead of the dark black that I was leaning towards. I was pleased that the black brown was so natural on me and it feels nice starting the new year with a more vibrant hair color. This salon always plays pleasant music and offers tea or cold drinks. It's a cozy salon and I love that their clientele is extremely diverse. I started coming here many years ago and I couldn't really get away for long but hopefully, I will be staying with Jessica for the coming years for more color and cuts. Jessica is a sweet person with a kind smile. That definitely makes this salon an even better place. The only thing I would change are the chairs/wash basins they use to wash hair, it would be more comfortable if they could update those because it's a bit uncomfortable.

We went back yesterday and my daughter got her "dream" hair. Thanks to Jess and the entire staff…read morefor making the very LONG day manageable. Great music and vibes. Love the friendly chatter and laughter going on throughout the day. I can't wait to go back and get my birthday balayage