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4.7
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45 reviews
5 star 88%
4 star 2%
3 star 1%
2 star 2%
1 star 7%

About Chop Salon

Chop Salon, located at 6493 Portola Drive in El Cerrito, CA, is a modern and sustainable hair salon that specializes in razor cuts, balayage, hair extensions, and coloring. The salon is near Berkeley and half a mile from the El Cerrito Plaza BART, making it easy to visit. The stylists are highly trained and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques. Lexi is known for her skill with extensions, helping clients feel confident while growing out their natural hair. She blends hair extensions seamlessly, often receiving compliments and new clients. Alli, praised for her friendly attitude, recently gave a client a haircut that matched her expectations perfectly and includes a wash and style. Monica, known for her calm and sweet presence, recently performed a big chop, framed a face, and convinced a client to try purple hair. She also curled hair that held well, making her clients very happy. The salon has a peaceful and vibrant atmosphere, making it a great place for various hair needs and vibes. Overall, Chop Salon is a professional, women-owned salon that values education, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Aug 2026
5.0
I NEED Aubrey to be held accountable!

For making my hair look so criminally good!? Had a great 5-10 min convo at the beginning about my hair vision and I feel like they killed it. They gave me layers on layers, with a cute fairy-like peek-a-boo ear framing. I’m so impressed with their styling of curly hair!

They don’t have curly hair themselves, but were able to so kindly tell me so many things about my hair. Can’t recommend a haircut with Aubrey enough ! :-)
Jun 2026
5.0
Ten did an amazing job! I wanted to brighten my highlights and tone out the brassiness, and he got the color exactly how I wanted it. He was friendly, communicative, and made sure i was satisfied throughout the process. He also gave me long layers and a fresh haircut that added more volume to my hair. Highly recommend!
Mar 2026
5.0
Ashley is the best. I feel like it’s a friend doing my hair everytime, she knows exactly what I want, I don’t even have to let her know. She’s a hair wizard, she knows the vision and exceeds my expectations. I ended up on chair by accident as the stylist who was supposed to do my hair was out, and I’m so happy that happened! Book with her, you will not be disappointed!
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Hours

Monday 9AM - 6PM
Tuesday 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday 9AM - 6PM
Thursday 9AM - 6PM
Friday 9AM - 6PM
Saturday 9AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM - 6PM

Good to know

  • price range: average
  • walk-ins welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • accepts credit cards
  • accepts apple pay
  • good for kids
  • street parking
  • free wi-fi
  • coloring, extensions, curly hair, asian hair
  • women-owned
  • bike parking
  • by appointment only

Location

6493 Portola Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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