Best Hair Salons In Alameda

“Twist changed my curl life forever. Everywhere I go I get compliments on my curls, and it just would not have been possible without Twist; everyone here has taught me everything I know about styling and maintaining curls.

Tyler and Nicole do such a fantastic job with my cut, color and style. Always a treat to come to Twist!!“

“Katie is a great stylist and artist! She is friendly, skillful, and knowledgeable. She listens well and gave great recommendations.“

“Today my mom and I came in to get her a full-head gray coverage and return her hair to a preferred state of warm brown. Rose sat down with us and listened to what she wanted, then got straight to taking care of business. The color job and cut was transformative for my mom, and Rose was even able to give me a quick refresh razor cut while my mom's color was processing. Her workflow was intuitive and her handling of her tools was so professional, she clearly knows what she's doing and works from a place of experience when caring for clients. Neither my mom nor I had ever come to this salon before, and we had just booked the appointment the previous night. All I can say is that Rose really held down the floor and knew how to approach us. Her handling of the service was extremely professional, as well as personable, warm, and honest. My mom was looking for this hair transformation to be a much-needed boost for her self esteem, and it couldn't have gone better. Sometimes a trip to the salon can intersect with a crucial and sensitive personal moment, and it means so much when someone like Rose shows up at the right time to really deliver a positive outcome. Thank you x10!!“

“Emma did a wonderful job on my hair. I gave her an idea of what I wanted and she knew exactly what I needed. Will definitely return.“

“Marlo at Studio M has been my hairdresser for over 25 years. She kept me looking professional with stylish cuts and color for years while I was working. Since I've retired, she has still kept me looking current with my gray hair cut in fun, short, sassy styles.

Marlo is always happy to take time to show me different ways to style a new cut or show me how different hair products can create a new exciting look. She's very knowledgeable about her profession and knows how to cut and style your hair to enhance your features.

The salon is lovely and inviting, and Marlo is a gem. She's smart, interesting, caring, and always fun to talk to. I highly recommend Marlo at Studio M!“

“I have used them twice. I left very satisfied. I will continue to use them from here on“

“I booked Cindy for a haircut and I am very happy about the result. She knows Asian hair very well, she layers my hair very nicely and gives me a curtain bang as I ask for. She is sweet, polite, efficient and punctual.
Parking is also very easy. The salon is clean and welcoming. I am very satisfied with my experience overall and will come back again.“

“Linda did my brows like no other!!!
I’m SO much happier with my eyebrows. I lived in Mexico and 1st got them “microshaded” but wasn’t totally happy.
When Linda redesigned them, I felt FABULOUS.
Now, the strokes look just like hair feel more natural.
Yay!!!
Cool—-“

“My ASD son loathes haircuts - change is hard. He also has insanely thick curly hair that hadn’t been cut in nearly a year. Rebecca worked wonders and gave him a cut that suits his face and makes him look his age, rather than years younger. I won’t say he didn’t need a minute to adjust to the change, but hours later he loves the cut and feels confident to start school.“

“Ora is incredibly professional, compassionate, and genuinely kind. Since moving back to the Bay (3 years ago) from LA, I hadn't been able to find a loctician that can do my hair. So my locs had experienced a lot of breakage and uneven parting. A friend referred me to Ora, and I truly couldn't be happier with the results.
She went above and beyond and completely brought my locs back to life!Thank you for your hard work, beautiful energy, and care during my appointment. I'm so honored to be a new client“

“Kelly was great! She consulted me along the way, gave light suggestions, but also followed exactly what I wanted. :)“

“My kid was looking for a new place to get a haircut. We have been at Salon One twice already and got the haircut with 2 different hair stylists. My kid likes their service and that's all that matters to me“

“I got a perm done by Nelly! She took great care of me and walked me through the whole process of what it is like to have permed hair. She was very knowledgeable in how to properly care for it and she gave me all the tips I needed to know! Nelly gave my hair layers and a trim then we proceeded to get the perm done. It came out great and it looks very close to the reference photos I showed her! I would most definitely recommend ⭐️“

“Can’t beat the price for a haircut, wash, and hot towel. Plus they’ll pump your tires the whole time. I always leave with an extra pep in my step“

“I can’t say enough good things about Tiffany at Vicky Hair and Nail. She is super sweet, listens well, and puts all of her heart into her work. If you are looking for an amazing hairdresser, go see Tiffany“

“I had a lovely first appointment with Jessica Cowart. I get a pretty basic cut (basically I just get the ends of my long hair tapered). She was attentive to my pre-appointment notes and in-studio requests, and I'm super happy with the cut she gave me! Plus she was very friendly and pleasant to chat with. Studio is small and whimsical, loved the atmosphere.“

“Living near the Bay has ramped up my hair curl more than it ever used to, but I honestly didn’t know how to work with it. I went into this Alameda salon for a simple trim focused on my natural texture, and it ended up feeling like real self-care rather than just a haircut.

Jennifer and her daughter Maya (who does the shampooing and “noodling”) were both calm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. They used clean, low-tox products that actually worked with my curls—no heaviness, no damage, just soft, bouncy definition that still felt like my hair. They also took the time to explain what they were doing and shared practical at-home tips, including a non-wash-day refresher routine that feels doable.
The space itself is cozy and thoughtful—fresh tea, flavored water, little candies up front—and there’s even a sweet chihuahua mix (Nina) who’ll curl up in your lap if you’re open to it. It felt unhurried and genuinely caring.

I only wish I could budget getting my hair washed and “noodled” more often. If you’re in the East Bay and have natural curls—or you’re just looking for low-tox products that actually perform—this place is a quiet little gem.“

“I’ve never gotten my eyebrows threaded before and she was so nice and careful when doing them. The place is super clean and the price is amazing. I really had nothing to be afraid of, I highly recommend!“

“This past Wednesday I went for a pedicure. It was a fantastic experience. The place is lovely, very clean, new, smell nice. Every body is very nice. They have a lot of nail polish to choose. I defenitly will go back.“

“First haircut that has made me feel confident in years! Ashley is amazing and gives great advice on what haircut suits my face shape and hairline. Will definitely be back.“

“Linda was really good and patient. She listened what I want and did really good job with my hair cut. Will definitely come again.“

“Went to Alameda Supercuts for the third time. I enjoyed the offer of the senior discount and got a beautiful haircut from Jodie. The first time I went about three months ago, I purchased Paul Mitchell products. Got a great discount as well. Thank you, Jodie for the compliments on my hair - I definitely will be seeing you again in several weeks.“

“While visiting family in California, I wanted to go to a salon that had experience with Asian hair since I was planning a major transformation - from long hair to a bob. Kinuko was so friendly and made me feel completely comfortable and welcome from the start. She was fun to talk to, incredibly skilled, and I’m so happy I trusted her with this change. I love the cut and felt like myself again walking out. Highly recommend!“

“True hair artist- upbeat setting and fun ! This IS the salon you may have lost trust of finding - alas - a treasure !!!!“

“Mona's is a hidden Gem. I've been a customer for almost 30 years. I get more compliments on my cuts and colors from her. She will never guide you wrong in styles and colors for your skin color and facial structure.“