Shed

"I have been seeing Tracy for the past 15 years for my color. She is a color specialist only and really does a great job of making your color look natural. I have followed her to many different salons because I don’t trust my hair with anyone else. You absolutely need to schedule all your future colorings with her. In addition to being amazing at coloring hair, she has a fun and positive personality that makes anyone feel right at home. I would give her more stars if they would let me."

"Tracy has been doing my balayage now for over a decade and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is extremely fun and professional and consistently gives me the most gorgeous natural highlights. Everyone thinks I am a natural blonde - but I always have to correct them and send them to Tracy, the best colorist in the bay!"

"Beware: entitled stylist This is a lowest rating I have given any establishment so far. Because I felt personally attacked when the stylist Edwin just turned their back and disappeared into the darkness of the salon on July 23rd. I am not saying I had nothing to be blamed for, but it was just that I was late to make it to the consultation appointment. My car broke down, I called the towing company, went home and took a bike (because I could not find an Uber in time) and made it to Shed. On the way, I tried calling the salon, but the voicemail prompted me to contact Edwin directly. When I tried calling them with the number on the website, there was some error in connection. And somehow I could not log into schedulocity online appointment app from my phone in that frenzy of making it to the appointment. Anyway, long story short, when I made it to Shed and apologized for the 15 minute delay, Edwin just plainly refused to see me. They were not willing to hear me out - probably playing off the stereotype of colored people are always tardy. I want to give them the benefit of doubt that maybe they had a bad day, or had to go home and we're waiting for me that upset them, etc; but I have never seen such a rude behavior and complete opaqueness to hear the other person. I had initially contacted Tracy, and she is an angel. She made a point to text me to understand what I was looking for with the hair appointment. And when I said I am looking for a primary color hair treatment, she suggested I book an appointment with Edwin. But with her proactive communication, I knew exactly how to reach her had I been late for my consultation appointment with her. I know this review is not doing to affect anything in any way, and people will say "it is a case of miscommunication,etc" and move on. Or this review is also not going to affect the clientale or the business. I trust there are great hairstylists here at Salon, but one stylist in particular has dissuaded me to take my business to Shed. If anything, I wanted to leave this rather unsavory review (which I normally don't) for the business to maybe brainstorm around how they wish to interact with their first-time clients. I am not pushing for a "customer is always right" view, which I myself think has serious flaws; but I implore the business to consider how they treat people and if they show atleast an iota of concern for the client and where they are coming from. (Thank you for reading through and attending my Ted talk :p)"

"This is a wonderful salon with a wide range of very experienced hair professionals. The shop is opened to outside air, safety precautions are observed and they take your temperature upon arrival. My appointment was scheduled online with Martha same day and they were ready for me right when I walked in the door. She was extremely friendly, made me feel comfortable and needed very little direction as I gave full freedom to style. I'm very happy I did because the end result was spectacular, looking great even when waking up is not easily accomplished. Now for the cons, Martha is not a barber so clippers were not available but this did not bother me in the slightest. Also the cost is high however you do get what you pay for and it is very much worth but I did feel it of note. Great hair salon and well worth a visit overall."

"Sweet, little studio just a bit down the road from Pixar, in a quiet spot in Emeryville. There is ample, free parking. The studio is light filled and modern, with rustic details. It is immaculately clean, smells nice and the people are just lovely. The ambiance is calming. Tracy is the balayage queen. Appointments for her can now be booked online."