Best Hair Salon Berkeley Near Me

4worldlovers: We build and expand on the inner beauty of our guests by recognizing and celebrating the individual self. Communication is essential to understanding your lifestyle, hair needs and personal style to create the perfect look for you. We take our work seriously and know there is power in looking and feeling your best.


Our staff maintains the highest level of standards, believing only the best is acceptable.

We create with integrity and professionalism while committing to defining what is right for you.

Kipp opened Maru Salon in 2004 with the idea that it would be a place where creativity is encouraged, high standards are always maintained, and the staff and clientele are supported to be their most successful and best selves. With over 20 years in the industry as a professional, business owner and educator, Kipp is an expert colorist and stylist. His passion and genuine love of people have been the drivers to the continued growth and success of Maru Salon.

Mark graduated from Paul Mitchell Academy and joined Maru Salon in 2013. He has completed additional studies with Oribe, Redken, Kevin Murphy and The Business of Balayage. Mark commands a remarkable skill for balayage, color and cut and has brought an exciting creative talent to the team at Maru Salon. His ability to connect with and build on each client’s personal style is what defines Mark’s work. He specializes in all hair types and textures and is extremely talented with Asian hair.


Brooklyn began her career as a hair stylist in San Diego before moving to the Bay Area and joining the Maru team. She loves cutting and specializes in blonding and balayage and has a talent for corrective color. Brooklyn uses her extensive knowledge of color from continued education to create one of a kind formulas for each unique canvas of hair. Brooklyn excels at working with all hair types and textures. She creates a safe space for each client to comfortably discuss their personal hair goals through consultations and good communication. She loves to laugh, build relationships and have fun with her clients!

Riley has been styling and creating beautiful hair professionally for almost a decade. But his love of his craft was apparent since he was two years old with a barbie doll in one hand and brush in the other. He has worked with a diverse clientele spanning from west coast to east coast and specializes in all hair types and textures. Riley focuses on listening and being in tune with his clients so that the process is collaborative and the end result is success. He is great with balayage, hair color and hair cutting. He is an accomplished stylist but believes in always expanding and improving himself both professionally and personally. Outside of work Riley enjoys activities like hot yoga, roller-skating, and cooking new recipes.

"When I make my clients smile, that is real success”. Jacelyn is a born and raised San Francisco Bay Area native. She has been in the industry for 7 years and trained with AVEDA and Vidal Sassoon. She specializes in precision cutting, short textured styles, curly hair and effortless styles. Having worked in San Francisco throughout her career, she most recently spent 3 years in New York City where she received advanced core cutting with master Japanese cutting specialists. In New York, she had the unique opportunity to work on set with The View's Whoopi Goldberg and cast members. She is now back in The Bay Area doing what she loves, building relationships and creating amazing hair.

Rebeka was born and raised in Berkeley, California. At 20 years old she moved to Los Angeles where she studied at top cosmetology school Vidal Sassoon. After graduating, she was fortunate enough to learn from some of Hollywood's top hairstylists. Rebeka has worked for high profile clients such as Korean Pop Star CL and Selena Gomez to name a few. Her work has been featured on the cover of InStyle Korea as well as worked on many music videos. She is most passionate about hair color, specializing in color corrections, bleach and tones and balayage. After 15 years in Los Angeles she is back in Berkeley and is determined to help you achieve all of your hair color dreams.

4worldlovers: You want a local salon that’s stylish, convenient and modern with a down-to-earth vibe and a sense of humor thrown in.

A salon with stylists who deliver the cuts and color that make you feel confident!

A salon that invests in their stylists so that they’re able to offer great service to our clients.

At Ketér, we’ve worked hard for nearly 22 years to be that salon. Open seven days a week for your convenience. We offer medical and retirement benefits as well as continuous training to our stylists.

4worldlovers:
Founded by Kim Kim in the 1978, Shear Perfection Hair Salon has served UC Berkeley students, faculty, and other local residents under the guidance of Kim's sister Ja Kim, the salon's owner, operator, and expert hairstylist since 1989.

Ja has been working as a hairstylist with talented, skilled professionals for over 30 years.

She has trained at Vidal Sassoon in Santa Monica, and attends classes annually at the West Coast Beauty Convention.

Shear Perfection Hair Salon has the expertise to provide you with the latest, most flattering hairstyle whether you prefer something classic, elegant, edgy, textured, tame, or wild.

We truly listen to you and work with you to create a look that exceeds your expectations, with a genuine passion for achieving your desired image and ultimate satisfaction.

We excel in haircuts and styles for all ages and types of hair.

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Tucked away in the heart of Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, La Peluqueria offers a cozy, welcoming space to liven up your look… or find a new one. La Peluqueria's owner, Patricia Lewis, has been making clients happy in this creative, thriving neighborhood for six years. More than just a salon, La Peluqueria is an inviting place to relax and enjoy personal, attentive service provided by an expert stylist.


Patricia has been working with hair for more than twenty years, and the results show her knowledge and experience. She has a talent for working with all types of clients and hair, especially curly and ethnic hair. Beyond providing great cuts and styling, Patricia is truly an expert in achieving the perfect color for each client. Her priority is to make her clients feel great about their hair. She carefully listens to her clients' preferences, and uses those to guide her work. The result is a terrific look that makes her clients feeling as good as they look.


Patricia is the best! She really knows curly hair and is confident in her skills. The cut is perfect and it was reasonably priced. The salon is really cute, very cozy. What a treat!

Patricia Lewis at La Peluqueria in Berkeley, an artist of hair, works miracles for all types of curly hair! Patricia's shop is tucked behind Cafe de la Paz on Shattuck and across from Andronico's. My curls are now radiantly flowing, have superb and natural color, and are extremely well cut. As another client noted, everyone who leaves there seems very happy. She is funny, bright, and spirited and you can enjoy the time with her. I can't recommend her enough!

Patricia has done miracles for my naturally curly hair! I now have a cut I only would dream of. I recommend Patricia for your locks, she knows what she is doing. Thank you Patricia!!!

Honestly!! I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else. Patricia knows color, curls and cutting with style and grace. She will make you beautiful!! More beautiful than you all ready are and you can count on it!! I used to hyperventilate before finding a stylist or going into a salon. I would bring my own combs and not trust anyone to comb through my nappy hair, until Patricia. Now going to the salon is fun for me and something I look forward to. Make an appointment today!! You won't regret it.

I love, love, love my haircuts (and colors) with Patricia. I drive over an hour to see her, but she is simply the best.