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  • Hairstylist recommendation for pixie cut

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    Jan 30, 2025

    Hi BPN, I would like to cut my medium-length hair short to a pixie cut. I am looking for a stylist who is skilled with fine and thin hair. I have in mind a feminine style that is low maintenance. Which hairstylists do you recommend in Oakland or Berkeley? Thank you!

    Jan 30, 2025

    I would recommend Victoria at Hummingbird Salon on Piedmont Ave in Oakland.  Victoria used to be a stylist at the very popular Edo Salon down the street but ventured into her own business a year or so ago.  I have very fine/thin hair and went from a below the shoulder length style to a short cut.  Victoria did a great job and listens to exactly what you want and what your concerns are!  Book with her here https://www.vagaro.com/hummingbirdsalon -- and you can also find her on Instagram @ hummingbirdoakland.

    Good luck with change!

    Feb 1, 2025

    I go to Chris Pham at Park and Newton Salon in Oakland. He’s very affordable (usually $85-95 depending on length) and up to date with styles.

    Feb 5, 2025

    Nanci Pecker at 4365 Adeline in Emeryville is fabulous. Her number is 510-292-9533 or email nanci_g_p [at] yahoo.com> for an appointment. She's been cutting my hair for many years and I had a pixie cut for the bulk of those. (I have a bob now that I love.) She is very skilled and her haircuts last a long time and grow out well.  She even was able to cover up a temporary bald spot I had, even when I was getting a super short cut. 

    Good luck!

    Feb 5, 2025

    Hey!

    I highly recommend Trinh Tran- she has decades of experience and works with all types of hair. Plus, she is super sweet! You can reach her at  +1 (510) 750-9877. 

    Please let me know if you end up calling, and/or let her know I sent you!

    I hope it looks great!

    Feb 5, 2025

    I have extremely fine hair and for years couldn't find a stylist who knew how to cut it to make it look full and healthy but not blown out in a silly way. I finally found Barbara Patnode and have followed her to multiple salons (she now has her own private location) over the last nearly 10 years. I can't recommend her enough. She is extremely skilled and has excellent recommendations for products that have really changed my hair for the better. Her website is: https://www.bphairdesign.com/

    Feb 5, 2025

    I had a pixie cut for years, although at the time I was living in San Francisco so couldn’t help with a stylist. If you haven’t had one before, I just wanted to share that I had to get neck trims every 4 to 6 weeks to touch up the back. Luckily the place I used to go to offered free neck trims, but that’s something to keep in mind. Other than that, it was a comfortable and fairly low maintenance cut.

    Feb 5, 2025

    I get a "mixie" (mullet pixie) from Monica at Chop Salon. She's great!

    Feb 5, 2025

    Hi,

    I also have fine hair, and not a lot of it. Aviva at Keter Salon has done an excellent job cutting my Pixies over the years. She's very personable, open to your ideas but also realistic when it comes to us folks who don't want to spend 30 minutes each morning blow drying. I've managed to stretch out time between cuts to up to 3 months, and it still looked good. But she isn't cheap.. https://ketersalon.com/stylists/

    Feb 6, 2025
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  • hairdresser for short hair (woman)

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    Aug 11, 2022

    I am a woman and I like wearing my hair short. I've found that the $15 cuts don't address my cowlick, but I can't bring myself to hand over $100+. I'm looking to pay $40ish / cut, about every 10 weeks. I'd like a place that's more salon-y than barber-y, but a good hairdresser is the most important factor. Berkeley or central SF location a bonus. Any recommendations?

    Aug 11, 2022

    I've been really happy with the short cut(s) (same cut, multiple times) I've gotten from Ruby at Eclipxe at MLK and University. Cost around $60, which is a bit higher than what you're looking for, but worth it IMO.

    Aug 13, 2022

    My hair is not as short as yours, but I get mine cut by Ricardo who rents a chair at Susanna's salon at 1935 Ashby, and I have been a satisfied client for many years.   He cuts hair for women, men, and kids.  HIs prices are similar to Supercuts but he could totally charge more. I'm confident  he could figure out your cowlick.    He mainly does haircuts, not color or anything like that.    To make an appointment, call or text. His cell# is 415-706-1809.   I think his work days are Tues-Sat, but recently I think there is one day when he is not there (I can't remember which day). 

    Aug 13, 2022

  • Hairdresser for short hair

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    Mar 22, 2022

    Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser in the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Albany areas) who charges a reasonable price for a haircut?  I need someone who knows how to cut short hair for women (as in a short bob or pixie type of short cut).

    Mar 22, 2022

    We really love going to Vika Salon on Sacramento - Virginia is great!

    Mar 23, 2022

    Hey, I am also on the hunt for a reasonably priced hairdresser.
    Lola saloon seems ok (60$), but they have insane waiting periods and charge you if you have to change your appointment a month ahead.  
    Others were either very bad and cost 25$ or wonderful and cost 100$. So if you learn of anything I would love to know!

    Mar 23, 2022

    Adam Wayne! At Marquee Salon on 40th in Temescal (near Telegraph, https://www.marqueesalon.com) Not cheap but definitely quality and I can usually go a couple months between cuts

    Mar 23, 2022

    I love my hair stylist Melanie Shapiro who runs Charm School in Emeryville (http://charmschoolsalon.com/). Over the past 20 years she has guided me through several hair styles from short to long.

    Mar 23, 2022

    I go to Marianne at Cuttin' Up on College (near Trader Joe's). About 5 blocks from Rockridge BART. She shares a shop with her son. They both know what they are doing, particularly with short hair. 510 652 1889 Good luck. IIRC she charges between 60 & 80.

    Mar 25, 2022

Archived Q&A and Reviews

Good Hair Stylist for Short Hair?

Jan 2009

Hi, We are new to the area (Piedmont) and looking for a salon with good stylists, esp. someone who can handle short, wavy, thick hair. My haircut needs some time and attention - I usually pick an Aveda salon b/c their stylists are well-trained and often talented. Can anyonne suggest a salon in the Berkeley/Oakland area? Short Hair

I recommend two great stylists that are located at the top of Piedmont Ave. in Oakland. I have known both for many years and they both are extremely talented, artistic and pay great attention to detail. At some point they were at the same salon and now each have their own. Victor has been my stylist for over 25 years. When he lived in Hawaii for a few years, I discovered Tatyana, and have known her for more than 10 years. She continues to cut the hair of my two daughters. They each listen to what you'd like and are wonderful to work with. Tatyana Ptashkina 510-531-5925 - 4315 Piedmont Ave. Victor Wu 510-428-2885 - 4283 Piedmont Ave. They are both great.

Hello I have a great stylist by the name of Pam! She is located in North Oakland off Telegraph. She isn't overly priced like other stylist. She takes the time to answer questions related to your hair. She does cuts,colors,trims,styles, and perms at a great price.She is very friendly and enjoys what she does! kay

Cut for Short Hair

May 2003

Can someone recommend a stylist in Berkeley or Oakland who does a great job cutting short hair? If they're also a good colorist, that would be a big plus. And the ultimate would be someone who is affordable. Thanks! sgallin

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