Best Hair Salons In Berkeley

“Rebecca has been my hair guru for several years and I can't imagine trusting my locks to anyone else. I may walk in the door feeling disheveled but I always leave feeling like my best self! Rebecca is a superb hairdresser and an amazing human!“

“I can’t recommend Jo enough! I’m so grateful to have found a hairstylist I trust completely.“

“Maritza is the absolute best. Her color work is impeccable. She listens and provides excellent advice and is so knowledgeable and easy going. A lot of salons in the bay area have a distinct mean girl energy and there is none of that here. Just good vibes and good work. I live in Los Gatos and found Maritza through a lot of research and there is zero hesitation to travel all the way to Berkeley to see her. If you live around Berkeley and need color, or extensions, or good hair, just go.“

“Christy was amazing very friendly, extremely helpful, she took her time and didn’t rush even though she was cycling through appointments.

I came in shaggy and she made my hair look need, protecting my highlights and length, but giving me the shape and layers I needed.

Definitely coming back every time I need a cut!“

“I had a haircut with Ryan, and it was phenomenal. Firstly, Ryan is a gentle and sweet person, making it easier to enjoy the haircutting experience. Secondly, the outcome of the hair style was beautiful. I loved the classic haircut which shows my natural curls. I give Ryan 5 stars plus more. I highly recommend him if you want both a nice person who is also very competent in haircut and styling, then book with Ryan.“

“I had an appt. Sarina and she took care of me. She knew I was tentative about getting highlights since I hadn’t done it before. She was really honest about much maintenance it would entail. I love the color! and it didn’t take nearly as long as I anticipated. As an added bonus I got to use the Evo scalp treatment which was some refreshing. It was only in for about 5 mins but my scalp feels amazing. It feels cleaner less built up. Like the product and so glad I was able to try it out.“

“Absolute 5 out of 5. Best hair salon I have ever been to.

Small business. Woman owned business. Family owned business. Immigrant owned business. LGBTQIA+ welcoming business. Make a statement: spend your hard-earned dollar here.“

“Great place to get my kid's haircut. They are quick and the haircuts always look great.“

“Got a great haircut from Dylan. He executed on exactly what I was looking for and was very personable. He is someone who clearly takes pride in what he does. I will be back again.“

“The best hair salon I've been to! Very consistent haircuts and even when I got bad haircuts elsewhere they've always been able to fix it and make me feel more confident in myself!“

“Love Nina and Maru Salon! She does such an amazing job cutting my fine hair and making it look so much fuller, and I really appreciate how thorough she is“

“I had a wonderful experience with Anna! They were very accommodating and she took me quickly and did both a mani and pedicure for my wedding. She guided me through various options and I was so thrilled to have it done by her. The prices were very reasonable and it was high quality!“

“Keana is beyond amazing! Easy to schedule with, extremely responsive, listened, and delivered superior results. My daughter loves the braids and I love that they still look good after 4 weeks! Keana is our go-to braider from now on I highly recommend her!

Photos from date of service.“

“Rose is amazing. So kind and talented, and I just love going to her salon. The entire experience is great from start to finish, and she has really helped me with the health of my hair.“

“I’ve been a repeat customer now for about a year and have yet to get a haircut I don’t love, if you’re looking for a spot that is sure to leave you walking home happy then I recommend you check them out. Will say that they have raised their prices from when I first started going here but for the quality of work is worth the price.

Edit: This has been my happy place for the longest time now. No place does it quite like them. Anything I say is limited in scope when it comes to describing the quality of care they have shown me.“

“Moonshadow has always been a great salon. We love Katerina! All the stylists are solid.“

“I have been to this salon twice now and each time is an amazing experience. Kaitlyn is my number stylist and she is a hair dye expert. If I need my hair curled and loved there’s no one I would trust more. She’s a 10 out of 10. I will never go to Aveda again, Kaitlyn has great prices and above excellent skills. #1, the lady knows her stuff. I get compliments everywhere I go!“

“My appointments with Narissa have always been very pleasant and have received excellent coloring jobs. She is an artist.“

“I will definitely be coming back. I usually do my own gel extensions at home, but I didn’t have my supplies this time. I wanted cute nails for my graduation photos, so I came to Pinkies. Gigi was super efficient and skilled, and she even gave some color recommendations when I had trouble deciding!“

“ALISON IS AN INCREDIBLE COLOR ARTIST: REDHEAD DONE RIGHT: Gorgeous, Complimentary, Even Color w/Zero Damage!

Before Alison, I’d never had a colorist truly listen to & synthesize exactly what I was asking for— even the most experienced, expensive, well-regarded colorists. Alison, however: saw the vision, asked important clarifying questions, it was a real conversation, and SHE DELIVERED EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED!
She took into account my reference photos, what I was saying, color undertones/what would actually look good on me…and used her artistry & knowledge to completely bring to life my color dreams as a client. The payoff was: A BEAUTIFUL, RICH, FLATTERING, ASTOUNDINGLY EVEN COLOR!
Red is not easy, and she gave me the PERFECT red! Now, 2 months later, it still looks amazing— I get compliments all the time!
In addition to the color itself, I have curly hair, which was not damaged in the slightest! She was so patient and understanding when it came to styling my curls properly, and extremely kind throughout the entire process :)
Looking forward to returning to see Alison!“

“Paxton refreshed my highlights and made a great color adjustment recommendation that worked out beautifully.“

“Luis was a godsend and helped me to correct a color job that he did not do with short notice and ahead of a really important life moment. He even gave me a beautiful trim to boot! I trust his meticulous nature to be sure I leave feeling my best even if I’m nervous to speak up. Thank you Luis and see you soon!“

“Great, quick haircut. I didn't know what I wanted but I described the vibes and I totally love it. Chill interior, one couch and two salon chairs. I will be returning for all future haircuts.“

“Just moved back to the bay area and needed to find a salon - so happy I found Glynis. The cut was fantastic - she knows all types of hair. It can be hard to find someone who's good at cutting men's long hair but im super satisfied. Not only did she schedule a next day consultation but she managed to sneak me in early. Definitely coming back“

“The hairstylist was highly skilled, professional, and attentive throughout the appointment. They carefully listened to my preferences, suggested styles that suited me well, and explained the process clearly before starting. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and dedication to achieving the exact look I wanted.

The quality of the service was outstanding. The haircut and styling were done with great precision, and the final result looked fresh, clean, and professionally finished. I also appreciated the use of quality hair products and proper techniques that left my hair looking healthy and well maintained.“