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2.0 of 5 stars.
10/16/09 update:I received a very nice, genuine email from the owner of the salon, who offered to cut my hair for free (!), and asked if I could please remove my review.I would gladly talk with these...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend to her haircut appointment just to get a feel for the place. I had been trying to get some annoying red out of my hair for over a year. On top of that I was in serious need of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place. The atmosphere is cool in a post-punk minimalist kind of way, and the owner is charming and tells entertaining stories. I went in to have my hair drastically...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gayle and I came here last Saturday evening for the opening reception for the "Art of Ideas" exhibit. Apparently, the Blow Salon is quite active in supporting local artists and their well-appointed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I went in there thinking for $40 they'll give me a nice hair cut. It took about a week to get an appointment and when I got there, the cutter spent about 10 minutes the MOST on my head, more like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ra'Bia is a saint!Okay, that was a bit much.People have been telling me to go to Blow since before I moved to the East Bay over a year ago. I was concerned with finding a hair mistress who could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This goes out to miss Ra'Bia - and may it be said that Blow Salon is in for a delightful treat having her as their newest stylist!I moved to the East Bay a year ago and it took me a good long while to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amy's my girl, and my partner in crime goes to Jill. We walk away happy. what more can I say.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a salon, I say with confidence that this place is great. You can't go wrong with Blow. Not only are the stylists friendly, but they're cool people to be around for the 30-40...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the price(iv'e seen higher by the way), the service at this salon is AMAZING!!! I worked with Amy and she was extremely communicative, friendly AND TALENTED. She gave me exactly what I wanted,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my first (non-self) hair-cut in over 4 years today, and I was so lucky to get AMY. I brought a couple of pictures of what I wanted, but she also double-checked with me every step of the way to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one goes out to Amy, who has never ever failed to send me away with an amazing cut and color, and I have challenged her many many times. She has helped me transition from bright orange shoulder...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As seen in my last review, I've been going to Blow for a long time. Juliana is my usual stylist now, and I love her! I usually bring in a photo of what I want, and I've never been disappointed. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After four really great cuts with Amy, I figured I should finally show Blow some love on yelp. I have long curly hair - it's definitely one of my defining features. Amy has always given me cuts with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart blow salon! I've been seeing Juliana for about a year and a half and I have never been so happy with a stylist before. I have to admit that I go in with vague ideas such as "I want it to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is for the Blow in Berkeley.....I asked for a blow out...I'm not sure what I got...actually I got ripped off. My hair did not look smooth, or really straight. It just looked like a mess....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 Stars, because it was so overpriced. The owner of Blow cut my hair and she was very nice, as was everyone there. The cut was ok, but not worth $75. There was a lot of razoring too, which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great low-key salon with fun staff. Juliana does wonders with color, and can really interpret a client's desires and what will look amazing on them. I have had more compliments on one haircut with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blow is awesome.I went here when I was in school to dye my hair purple (ahhh, those were my crazy college days) It turned out amazing. Now that I am a "grown up" I still am coming here, Jill always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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I just moved here from NYC where I had a great salon that specialized in funky edgy cuts. I was skeptical that I would find a place like that just minutes from my house in Berkeley but after a cross country...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since my first and only visit to Blow. The service was great and the atmosphere was definitely fun, but I should have known when I walked in and all the clientle was white that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience with Cindy Lopez here, but she has since moved onto her own salon.Blow is pretty hip, the cuts are expensive and so is the color.I did love my awesome orange and purple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i think the first time i went to blow was last October. i have to say i was pretty hesitant about going to a new salon after far too many bad experiences with bad stylists.. sOo i decided to stop by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Let me give my own plug for this place: First, I've been going to Juliana since I moved to Berkeley (7 months and three haircuts ago). I booked my first appointment, came with my box-colored, dried-out hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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This was my first time to this salon. Amy did my hair. She was AWESOME! I was totally sold the moment I walked in there. The atmosphere is relaxed, everyone was very friendly and it's at a great location. Amy...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the $35 haircut. Less than that, it's just not a good haircut. More than that, I feel like I have dropped too much dough and I get asked too many questions; the whole enterprise becomes high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jil is the owner of said salon. she cut my hair for free after dining at the restaurant where i work and i really liked the cut. it was just edgy enough for me (i'm cool, but not that cool) and then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do your hair AND your wallet a favor and keep it away from the owner Jil. The salon often features pretty cool artwork and they use KMS haircare products. I used to go to Cindy Lopez (who is excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this salon, it's great! I've been a customer for a full year now and I've never been disappointed. Also the prices are great for cuts and colors. You can't beat the unique feel of the place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Becky for almost a year now and she is the best. I totally trust her with my hair. Every time I go in, I ask her for suggestions in how I should cut it, due to the length I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Becky rocks. She's smart, intelligent, sweet, and easy to talk to. She's been my stylist for over a year. She cuts and colors my hair and I'm always very happy with the results. I always get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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I used to have my haircut by Natasha who I really liked. I have thick, wavy hair and even when somewhat short (which I don't often love) I liked it! She always gave it pazzaz and I was never in danger of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a haircut last year, in response to a Craigslist posting offering "free haircuts" by a new Blow stylist who was trying to build up her clientele. Well, when you start out your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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I have been going to this salon for about 4 years now. Jil always listens to what I want and gives me a great cut & color. And when I listen to her suggestions for possible changes, she's ALWAYS right. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Becky is awesome (she's my 4th stylist I've had here since all the previous ones left to pursue other interests). I'm not sure whether I like her or the minimalist style of the salon itself better....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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This was the first salon I went to when I moved to Berkeley from NC, and Becky did a great job. She was nice to talk to, confident in her work, and really listened to what I wanted and delivered it exactly. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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I went once, very excited about getting a hair color and a new haircut. The girl at the desk was so arrogant, I had the feeeling that I was so lucky to waste her precious time. She was so proud to tell me that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Becky is a goddess! I have been seeing her for a year now, and so has my boyfriend, and she never dissapoints! I have brought her pictures and she has recreated the styles, I have given her vague "i want my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am not impressed with this salon. I got a terrible haircut and when I called to see if the stylist (or someone else) could fix it, I was told that unless the adjustments were very minor, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go to this salon if you want a traditional nice hair style.I wanted to say NO STARS but you can't.After having a DISASTEROUS "body wave" experience with a very nice stylist there I went to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blow is a great, unpretentious salon with reasonable prices and a friendly staff. I've been going to Cindy for almost 2 years now, and she finds ways to impress me all the time. She's innovative with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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I made an appointment at Blow Salon based on two things: a recommendation from a friend, and its ranking on citisearch as one of the best hair salons in the east bay. I had high expectations -- and I ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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i had to wait 20 minutes because stylist was running late, when she got there she had to clean her station and get ready. so i waited another 5 minutes. she cut my hair with her "special technique" that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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When I decided to change my naturally blonde hair to dark brown, I knew that Tami and the girls at Blow would make me look exactly like what I wanted. I was a little nervous to make the change, but Tami, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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I have never been to this salon... I was considering going here since I am looking for a new hairstylist... but it seems like most if not all of these reviews were written by one person (except for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I'm always so nervous when I get my haircut b/c I'm almost never happy with the outcome. But I took my chances and went to Becky at blow and I was blown away! She was so accommodating and really listened to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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A friend of mine recommended I try out Blow and see Cindy Lopez. I made an appointment with her and was pleased by her friendly and pleasing nature. She listened carefully to all my concerns and stopped every...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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I went to Blow needing a big change with my hairstyle. I had extremely long hair past my waist line and looked to Becky for some advise. She did such an amazing job, giving me an updated look that I am so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Jil and Becky are cold, heartless b*tches. If I have to hear "Hail Satan!" one more time, or about one more weekend of sexual rituals and sacrifices of baby animals to the Dark Lord, I think I might explode....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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I'm not the easiest person to please, with a background in the Salon Industry, as well as many years in Customer Service, I don't spend my time and money easily. Jil has been my stylist of choice for many...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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I was not happy at all w/ the service provided. Staff seemed highly inexperienced. It was like getting a cut done by a random off the street. When I asked for a certain style, the stylist had no clue what to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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If you are looking for a sharp, technical haircut, go to another salon. The stylist I saw was didn't seem to know what she was doing...she was tentative and handled the scissors without any apparent skill. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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I'm sorry this other person had a bad experience, it's seems pretty unfair to say to something so negative about the entire salon b/c of one cut. I've been in to see Emma several times and she is awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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The worst haircut I've ever gotten. It's uneven and choppy. Stay away if you want a professional cut.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2005
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Emma has been cutting my hair for years and she has always been able to give me exactly what I'm looking for. From trims to new styles, my hair always looks great not only immediatly afterwards, but they grow...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2004
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Blow salon has wonderfully friendly,easy going atmosphere that I truly appreciate. Also, my haircut and color by EMMA rocked! She has lots of talent, and makes you feel very comfortable. I get lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2004
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I asked for a trim to make my shoulder length hair a little less boring, and ended up with an asymmetrical mess. All of my natural highlights were whacked off with a razor. Although she cut small amounts at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
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I was not impressed. The stylist I was shuffled to unexpectedly did an OK job, but for $180 for a simple cut and a few highlights, I'll never go back there again. The cut isn't anything special, the highlights...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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I have semi-short hair, and I've been getting it cut the same way for about 3 years because it was safe for my chubby face-type. Heather understood I wanted something new that would flatter (not fatter) my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2004
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If you want to do something very cool with your hair, go to Blow. Folks there are smart, freindly, attentive and sub-culture oriented. Plus they really want you to look cool. Very good prices. Could be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2003
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