Best Hair Salons In Oakland

“I can’t recommend Madrid enough! I came in nervous because I was doing a big chop after growing my locs for 5 years, but he completely exceeded my expectations. The cut is gorgeous—feminine, flattering, and truly suits my face perfectly.

Madrid was professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. You can tell he really knows his craft. On top of that, the salon itself is spotless and beautifully set up, which made the whole experience even better.“

“The coolest place with the sweetest people. Aspen is amazing; talented, knowledgeable, and so sweet. I will be back!“

“best place i’ve ever gone to for a haircut! great conversation and i always walk out more than satisfied. i’ve been going here for 2 years now and i wish i found quima much sooner“

“Mercy is gonna be my long time loctician. Not only did she save my locs, she made me look and feel like a goddess ?“

“As a planner, Rebecca at ShineForth is an absolute joy to work with. She is kind, professional, accommodating and more than willing to work with you to make sure your client feels taken care of, beyond expectations. She worked with our bride to ensure she was happy with her hair and makeup well in advance of her wedding day so that come the day of it was the last thing she had to worry about. Instead of this being a stress point, as it is at times, the hair and makeup portion of the evening became the time for our bride to relax, breathe and reset before walking down the aisle. I cannot recommend her enough!“

“Love Mark! He is my go to, great for young men Asian hairstyles, also does male perms extremely well. Would highly highly recommend great prices too! also funny guy haha“

“Talent, consistency, and great results plus all the wonderful products you need to keep your beautiful hair on point“

“Loved my cut. Stylist actually listened and didn’t do “whatever they wanted instead.” That alone deserves five stars.“

“I found Tiana because I was in desperate need of a trim and let me tell you something. She was so nice and accommodating. I have a tender head and I didn’t feel a thing. I almost fell asleep twice in the chair. Thank you SO much for the cut and silk press. I will be back!“

“This salon is such a sweet, lovely place. The hairstylists are welcoming and make hair look gorgeous!! My go to person is Michala, I highly recommend seeing her for blow outs, silk presses, and/or waxing services. :)“

“Oh my gosh. I had an amazing haircut with Nora today!!! I love that you're able to request a quiet haircut. I talk a lot at work and wanted some quiet time. I'm also pregnant and my brain is not 100% right now. I very much appreciate that Nora did not make me feel lame or awkward. I am obsessed with my new haircut. My other hairdresser moved farther away so I'm happy I found someone closer! Thank you for making me feel like myself again!“

“I brought my daughters to Betty back in 2008/9 for prom and let me tell you , she is a miracle way maker! She did an absolutely beautiful job, used about 100 bobbi pins and my daughters hair stayed in place , in tact until the next day. Fast forward 20 years later, we went back to Betty to do my daughters hair for her wedding. Just like 20 years ago Betty did a fenominal job! I highly recommend Betty for it all, customer service and stylist! I have to find my daughter's recent hair done by Betty for her wedding. Stay tuned.“

“10 out of 10 Miguel and staff are always nice and they are great at what they do. I recommend ?“

“Njeri and Vee did an amazing job on my cut and color! They made my experience fun and easy. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Alchemy is such a sweet salon in a great neighborhood. Alyssa gave me highlights and she is wonderful. I had let all my color grow out for a few years and was ready to add it back in but wasn’t sure how it would mesh with my new grays. Alyssa was knowledgeable and intuitive. She really listened to my thoughts and concerns and the outcome is phenomenal. Highly recommend!“

“Really enjoy and have benefited from my regular facials at Rockridge Day Spa. I really love how Elizabeth customizes the treatment every time, depending on what my skin needs. I always see an improvement and it’s well worth the investment! Recommend!“

“Alejandro not only rejuvenated my hair after it had been destroyed by another stylist but he has consistently cut my hair exactly as I’m envisioning it. He’s awesome with curly hair! Highly recommend.“

“Recently moved back to the Bay and was nervous to find a new hair stylist as I have thin, fine, and curly hair. Booked with Zyn and the appointment itself was so chill and I loved talking with them. A couple weeks later and I can say my curls still feel so refreshed and I can truly see a difference after the cut. Can’t wait to keep coming back and check out other services!“

“Best barber shop in the world. The people who run the place treat you like family, and always do a fantastic job. My biggest regret in life is losing my hair and not needing to visit anymore. There's also a really cool, handsome dude from Texas who comes in from time to time and buys pizza from the world-famous Zacharys to share with everyone!!“

“I’ve been coming to this salon for over 10 years, and I truly can’t say enough good things about it. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional it always feels like visiting family. The service is consistently top-notch, whether it’s a simple haircut or something more involved. They really take the time to listen to what you want and make sure you leave happy every single time.

The salon is always clean, comfortable, and well-run, which makes every visit relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and genuinely warm salon experience. It’s rare to find a business that maintains such high standards year after year, and this one absolutely does.“

“Washington worked magic with my hair. He made it look cute without doing anything by dry cutting it. Also more affordable than most salons for the same, if not better, quality.“

“I got my hair done by Lauren for my wedding, and I loved it. She prioritized my wishes to have minimal product, and still made my hair very beautiful and secure. She is really kind and great to work with, and I highly recommend Lauren.“

“My 12 year old daughter has been seeing Frodonda for about 2 years now. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my baby... She washes and maintains her locs. She's such a lovely and sweet lady. I highly recommend her.“

“I got my hair done here. I recommend this place for everyone. Ms. Gul is stylish and professional. Thank you.“