Be Hair Salon

Bertha is the best ever. I've been going to Be Hair Salon for the past 2.5 years, and I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair in my life—I've had people stop me in the hallway just to say how much they like my hair! I have naturally wavy hair, and Bertha always knows exactly what to do with it. When I was living in LA last year, I would make an appointment at Be Hair every time I was back in the Bay (I trekked all the way from Palo Alto once because Bertha cuts my hair better than any of the hairdressers I've been to in LA). Bertha's haircuts legitimately increase my confidence, and she has a natural eye for style and the way hair should fall. Plus, she is kind, funny, and empathetic—I truly cannot recommend Bertha enough.

My first time at this salon, and my impressions are great! Clean and bright, with a relaxed vibe and friendly atmosphere. They have a selection of products, and I got some great advice on styling. I’ll definitely be back.

Bertha the owner has been cutting my hair for a while. She’s truly an expert in curly hair! She has a lovely salon and she has a great personality too!

I love this salon so much! It was my first time coming here. Angeles is such an incredible stylist. 10/10 no notes! So excited to find such a great little gem of a hair salon in Oakland!

Bertha was great. After arm surgery, I wanted a simple braided updo that would stay for a few days, but every salon that I called said that their stylists don't know how to braid (!!!!!). Bertha was more than willing to work with me to make sure my hair looked nice and stayed safe and out of the way while I recovered. She listened very attentively to what I was looking for and delivered.

I love Be Hair Salon! Bertha is the best curly hair specialist and knows exactly how to fix my hair and make my curls super bouncy!!

I went to Be hair studio in hopes to get to my natural hair color of a light brown/ dirty blond. I have a bit past shoulder length, thick, 3b hair, and i have bleached and box dyed my hair prior to this appointment. The last time i colored my hair was a year ago with box dye and the color turned out to be too dark and uneven so i scheduled for a color correction. I got a consultation and a test strand done of bleach with Bertha to make sure my hair wouldn't react with it. I feel like I made my end goal pretty clear of having an even light brown color like my roots. The salon had good service and the staff were kind and professional but I'm sad to say i was very disappointed with the results. Instead of a light brown i got a very yellow blond with random highlights of platinum and all over uneven color.