I've been going to Lilly for years. She's so good at what she does. She's very easy to talk to, she never tries to sell me products or treatments. She asks what you want and she gets it done! The Salon is calm and spacious. Very nice clean bathroom. Lilly also work so well with kids. My daughter also loves going to see her read more

Tomo for Hair - Magic ! - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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First-time customer here. Made an appointment with Lilly but she's still working on her previous client so I had to wait an extra 10-15 minutes. No biggie b/c the place seems clean all around and I was in no rush. When it's my turn, I requested the "textured, two-block with a close fade". Lilly proceeded to pin my hair up, worked the fade down to a 1.5" guard, and then shampooed/conditioned my hair. She seemed very comfortable to talk to during my appointment. However, all the positive energy stopped flowing when I returned back to her chair. She asked me if I wanted a side-part, which was the first red flag b/c a two-block is usually a mid-part. As for texturing, there's barely any scissor work involved; all she did was used the thinning scissor (the one with teeth) in a few places and that's it. Her primary tool was the electric razor which seemed very basic and left me wondering if she'd ever worked on men's hairstyles before. Out the door, I paid $40 for a haircut that my barber could've done a better job at. read more

Lily is amazing. She knows her craft and does a great job. She has an idea of what looks best and she is generous with the attention she gives to her customers. She has been cutting my hair for ten years and she is super talented. This is also great at helping prep the clients with a great hair wash. They are welcoming and will spoil you with a beautiful salon and care to your styling needs. read more

My mom wanted her dyed, so we went to Tomo. Lilly was very attentive to what my mom wanted. Mom was very happy with the results. Thank you. read more

Had my daughter's haircut with Tony. He was great! It was my daughter's first time at a salon. She loved the experience. She had her hair washed, cut and styled. Prices are $$$ but thought the service and cut were on par with the price. read more

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Jane is amazing very patient sweet lady, tweaked my look up for my birthday and party day! Will come back soon

I've been coming here for a few years now (on and off) because it's a bit of a drive for me but every time it's so worth it. Today i had the pleasure of having Jane do my hair. She did such an amazing job. She is super sweet, so patient and listened to exactly what i wanted. As a blonde, I'm always hesitant about compromising the health of my hair with bleach but i always leave with hair that looks beautiful and healthy. Thank you Jane! read more

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First time getting a haircut here. I used Google to make a reservation the day before which was very convenient. Erica cut my hair and she did an amazing job! I wish I took a before and after picture. I showed her an inspo pic and she nailed it. Thanks, Erica! read more

Had an amazing experience with Jane at Tomo. Was looking for a closer place to get my hair done and hit the nail on the head here. Jane is kind, gentle efficient, timely and gifted with color. I'm a blonde and she got my color completely correct without any issues at all. I'm SO HAPPY!!!!! The color is perfect. Highly recommend Jane to everyone...thank you so much! :) read more

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Tony is great - a nice welcoming stylist. Stopped in for a quick trim for mother's day and he trimmed my hair exactly how I wanted while ensuring my hair stays healthy. My haircut service included a wash & dry with a 1.5" trim = $70 ‍ read more

I walked in for a hair wash and style- I only have my lunch break which is 1hr!! I have very thick hair I had so many compliments and my hair feels so clean and smells good afterwards too! I got back to work on time lol Thank you read more

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Very clean and pleasant salon with comfortable chairs. I got a very good haircut and hair coloring. I would definitely recommend Tomo on Park Street. read more

Max did an amazing job on my haircut! Max was very gentle & definitely listened to my request. My hair feels a lot healthier and revived. I highly recommend getting your haircut + wash with Max!! read more

Tomo for Hair - Haircut by Max - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

My daughter has been wanting to dye her hair and was just driving me nuts but I didn't feel comfortable doing it at home since she had black hair and required bleaching. So, I made an appt with Lily. Lily was honest and gave her professional opinion. My daughter wanted her hair blue but since it would require some major bleaching to get it light enough, Lily suggested a red instead. My daughter wasn't 100% sold because she really wanted the blue. However, what's the point of bleaching it if the blue wasn't going to show up on her hair anyways or the other option was to just leave. So, she settled for the balayage red tone. She ended up loving it and said she was feeling quite fierce with her new color and a total confident booster! I would love to come back for Lily's services. Now, my older daughter wants hers done. Lol read more

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Lillian is the best. Thanks to her fixing my hair I can smile and look in the mirror again. She's a professional and she knows exactly what I want i don't even need to say anything,other than THANK YOU read more

Max read my review! Wow! Thanks for your compliment! (Idk what else to type since Yelp requires me to type more) read more

Tomo for Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

This review is long overdue. I've been going to Tomo's since I was in high school (1994) and they've seen their fair share of updates and changes but their quality has always been top-notch. The quality of their stylists I think is one of their best qualities. They're all professional and it shows in their outcome. The amenities of the place have been refreshed and it helps with the vibrant and friendly mood of the business. I may be biased but it's Alameda's friendly neighborhood hair spot. Definitely well worth checking them out and visiting. You won't be disappointed. Trust me, it's been 28 years :) read more

I get a haircut (trim) maybe once a year. And after a terrible experience with 2+ inches cut off as a "trim" almost 2 years ago, I feared getting back to a salon. I found Tomo's via a google search. Seeking just a trim, I was hoping to spend under $80 for this simple service. Loved the $45 hair cut price listed on their website. I booked an appointment through Google and received several email reminders leading up to the date/time. The salon is welcoming, clean and efficient. Tony took great care of me. We laughed about hair cut horror stories and he made me feel so comfortable, checking with the length to trim. He did a great simple blow out and the trim was exactly what I hoped for. I'd highly recommend Tomo's. Seems very reliable, friendly, consistent and priced appropriately. Thank you Tony! I'll be back for my next trim! read more

Do not go to this salon. I came in as a walk in appointment which is my fault but I thought would be fine because I saw no one inside/they did not seem busy. When I said I wanted a trim and showed how much I wanted cut, they laughed at my face and said "that's not a trim that's a hair cut." Again, my fault on my part for not knowing but could've said that to me in a professional and respectful tone. The whole process felt rushed. They rushed when washing my hair and were harsh when scrubbing my scalp. And when they were at the blow drying process, one lady blow dried one side of my hair while another lady blow dried the other which I never had that happen before. They did not care for my hair at all and it felt like they wanted me gone as soon as possible even though they had only one other customer walk in in the middle of my appointment. Never again!!! read more

I only came here to buy a gift certificate for my aunt and that's great as they do have gift certificates but they do not take credit cards and only take Paypal. So it took me a few minutes to figure out how to send it with friends only. Parking can be hard in the area so allow time for parking. read more

Maxwell did it again! This time I wanted something completely different from my usual Blowout or Flatiron. Large Barrel Curls he suggested and I loved them! read more

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Jane is awesome. She took me in real quick for my curtain bangs. I love it. Thank you so much read more

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STAY AWAY FROM MAX I haven't stopped crying since I walked out. Cut my hair super short without telling me, cut my eyebrows without even asking. Had no respect for what I wanted. Experimented on my hair right before I was supposed to go on a big trip and when I expressed my grief, he was rude and not apologetic. He has no sympathy and with how bad this haircut is, he has poor taste. Update: It's been almost 3 weeks now and although Lily 'fixed' the hair the best should could after max's hackjob, it still looks like shit. I would stay away from Max and check out other pictures of other terrible haircuts he's given. Not only is he a bad stylist, he's inappropriate, rude, manic, and you will spend the whole time listening to him talk about himself and gossip. read more

Tomo for Hair - What I was supposed to get - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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i keep my hair long and rarely get haircuts. it's not a pampering experience for me; it's really just for maintenance. in that sense, lilly at tomo for hair was just fine for my needs. quick consultation, quick wash with a mini neck massage, quick cut with minimal but friendly conversation (a-ok in my book), dry and style, and i was out the door within 40 minutes. fast and efficient! the price tag: $70 before tip. it feels a little steep considering you're in and out so quickly but the cut looks fine even after (not) styling it myself so i can't really complain! if you want a leisurely, pampering experience, i don't think this is the place for you. but if you want a friendly but no-nonsense experience so you can get on with your day, give lilly at tomo a try. read more

Needed my hair done last minute while I'm Oakland. They took me in right away and did their thing. Great service and my hair looks and feels amazing read more

They should update their services and the price for it online. I went into their website, said haircu was $45 but when I went in and got a trim, it came out to $70. Also was told to tip him so I did, $10 so all together just for a trim was $80. They need to be clear on the prices. read more

Amazing staff! They make you feel confortable. I love my hair! Thanks to lily for boosting my confidence. Service is more than great! Great people great service great VIBES. read more

Tomo for Hair - Hair by LILY - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been getting my hair styled and cut by Lily here at Tomo since 2007 and I have not seen another hair stylist since! That is 13 years of commitment and for good reason. Lily is now the owner and I am so happy for her- she has all the skill and passion of taking Tomo to the next level. It is under renovation now, but it's still open for business; even though it's not finished yet, you can tell that Tomo will now look a lot more modern, chic, yet still warm and welcoming! I always bring in a picture for Lily to work off of and she gives me her professional advice based on my current hair style/texture/color. After discussing, I put all my trust into Lily and I always walk out very happy and excited about my new look. Lily works very quickly, efficiently, but very carefully. If you want a place that is affordable, trustworthy, and caters to your needs, Tomo is the place to go! My most recent appointment included color, wash, and cut and was only $170. It's in the heart of downtown Alameda and so parking can be scarce. However, there is metered parking on both sides of the street- max limit is 2 hours ($1.50/hr) so if you are anticipating a longer appointment, set an alarm to re-fill! read more

Brought my 13 year old daughter for a cut. They accepted us early. Provided great suggestions and she left satisfied. Very clean and lots of places for parents to lounge while waiting. read more

Erica is the best. She is very experienced and knows a lot about hair styles. She did my hair so good that I still get compliments. read more

Tomo for Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Yall I have NEVER felt so affirmed and listened to by a team of hair stylists than I have here at Tomo. I came in with bright ass green hair asking for a caramel balayage, and Lilly told me straight up it was gonna be difficult to take off the green without much bleach since my hair is so fried but Erica was up for the task! AND A TASK WELL MF DONE!! LOOK AT MY BEAUTIFUL REDDISH CARAMEL HAIR! Before we arrived at this result, she listened and was open with me about trying out different shades of red, copper, and brown and I decided to go with the red cuz i know i look hot with red I highly recommend this establishment. I'm a loyal customer now read more

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Ask for "Max" at Tomo's in Alameda. This young man listens carefully to his customer's wishes and uses his skills to achieve the desired hair or makeup style. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank You, Max! Mrs. Wilson read more

Two haircuts for my daughter and I today Sunday, by Jane. She did exactly what we ask and was fast enough. The prices where fair. It's been a long time since I've been here glad I came. read more

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I asked for a trim and they chopped of half of my hair. My hair was past my waist and now almost to my shoulders read more

Tomo has been my go-to place for hair. However, with the new ownership and remodeling, prices have really soared! read more

Love my new hair cut!! It was really quick and such a great price ($45), Lilly was so friendly. read more

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I am so ridiculously happy that Max found a home here. I've been going to Max for the last 10 years. He's the only person who ever said I could be a blonde. The color is beautiful and he does exactly what I want when I want it Tomo salon is clean and beautiful. I like being on Park Street and of course, being next to Petes is the best. read more

Owned by the most passive-aggressive, petty, and unprofessional individual I've ever met in my experience going to get my hair done. If you don't believe me, read some of his "responses" to customers who left negative reviews. I have no doubt he will leave an unnecessarily rude and disgusting response to this. That'll just prove my point. If you want to feel respected and treated like a human being, DO NOT come here. read more

Don't not go to this salon if you want to be yelled at and degraded! I came in as a walk in to do my hair! I asked for a copper color from my black natural hair and a red tint for hair dye. They never followed a procedure to ask if I have ever box dyed my hair or even do a safe strip test. I am only aware of this because I had to go to another hairstylist for advice! Through the process was okay but was never to recall been told about breakage or anything along the lines! I noticed my hair had breakage and that it was patchy. I called the Hair Salon but the guy Tom, he invalidated my feelings and even laughed at me. He didn't do no help in solving my problems! I then remembered that they wanted me to use Zelle so I contacted the number on there. Which happened to be Lily which also was the person who also did my hair along the lines of Tom! I sent her " I'm not happy with my hair especially with the damages of breakage going on! It's so noticeable that people around me are letting me know! I don't know if he has curled it to hide away from it being patchy. They didn't do the right procedure or consultation when doing my hair. And even let her know about Tom" she called me a few minutes after. She asked me what happened and totally went into defense mode and was basically saying it was my fault and that I should've known! She kept telling me that it was it my baby hairs but you can clearly see it's not! And to be degraded by Lily herself and her partner Tom! I didn't receive no apology no nothing. I had to hang up on them both on separate occasions because they kept yelling at me! read more

Tomo for Hair - What Lily claims to be baby hairs but its actual breakage - Hair Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Lilly is a balayage QUEEN! I've lived in NYC for 4 years and haven't been able to find a colorist/stylist that comes CLOSE to the magic of Lilly and her team at Tomo. I literally just wait until my next West coast trip comes around for me to get my hair colored because there's no one who compares. Her skill, efficiency, intuition and kindness is unparalleled. Thank you Lilly!! read more

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