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2.0 of 5 stars.
Based on all the reviews I read prior to making my appointment, I was really looking forward to my appointment with Rachel. Unfortunately, it was really an "off" experience all around. I got there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Melody Jones is really really great. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of having Ona cut my hair, and am even happier a week later than I was when I walked out of the salon. I have ultra-fine hair, which can be difficult for some stylists, and she did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've followed Melody Jones from Artbeat to Darin David and now to Elixer. Best part of Elixer (aside from Melody's unparalled awesome-ness in beautiful cuts and color) is that it's the nicest Aveda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to both locations, Nice ambiance, Excellent service; Alex totally understands my curly hair and has always been very gracious about doing adjustments when it "shape-shifts" a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went in with a photo and discussed what I wanted & Laura did a great job! The atmosphere is relaxing and professional, prices are reasonable, timing really flexible! Customer service is great! What...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have had a couple of haircuts by elana now. and all i can say is she is fabulous! i have straight, red hair, so any mistake cutting it (uneven layers, a missed part..you know), really shows up. i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an effort to save some money, I scheduled an appointment with a junior stylist. Unfortunately, as I found out, haircuts are one of those things where you get what you pay for. This one particular...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex invited me to get my hair re-cut at Elixir and I decided to go for it. Steve took the time to understand what I wanted, caution me about what might happen with my hair type, and to teach me how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex, the owner of Elixir, is truly wonderful. After my previous review, she contacted me personally to find out what happened, and went above and beyond to make up for it. She really cares about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is great! I saw Rachel and she is super awesome. My hair looks great and they had awesome products to purchase. I highly recommend this place and Rachel. It's located in a cute area of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars & thumbs up for Alex! I have been a client now for around 3 years and I'm just writing a review now. Alex makes me look like the blond I was always meant to be. As a fellow business owner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the type of person who only goes to salons as a special treat every few months -- but this is where I choose to go when I want to pamper myself. I see Erika Bunnin for skin care and brow shaping...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 2: Had my make up appointment today and it was so different from the first time around. The El Cerrito salon has a way different vibe than the Berkeley salon. The whole process was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone was nice, friendly, and extremely professional. The service was high quality.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a HUGE Aveda fan - they seem like the only high-quality natural cosmetics company with products that actually WORK - so I was stoked to find Elixer, since they use only Aveda products. The best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amanda (afternoon appointments) is an awesome masseuse. I've gotten massages from her over the past year and she is just awesome!! I was beyond cloud 9 when I walked out of the salon this past week....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: After a not too great of an experience with a junior stylist, Alex, the owner, contacted me and offered me a complimentary hair cut. She was persistent for 5 months as I got the hair cut done...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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This is one of the best Salons in America. The cuts are great, the stylists are very professional. If you want really top service, this is the salon to go to!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amanda is great masseur. On the lighter side but very soothing. I went in on the hottest day of the year and the room is about 95 degree, with two fans blowing. Amanda cooled me with with cold wet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers directed me to Elixir, so many thanks. When I called the salon to ask who could cut crazy straight Asian hair, the receptionist said "Steven" without hesitation. And she was right. Steven took...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Steve over the weekend and I had a pleasant experience. He was very attentive. He wasn't too chatty, but he wasn't too quiet. He's very knowledgeable. I got red highlights put it, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers! I wanted to get my legs waxed - for the first time EVER, oh no - and thought I'd try this place based on your good reviews.I liked the ambiance - I go for a bit swanky, and it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine recommended this salon and I am so glad I listened to her. Susan is AMAZING. She not gave me the perfect haircut (definitely the best I've ever had), but she really took the time to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a fabulous little salon! I went here for my wedding hair trial, as my regular stylist refuses to do anything fancy. Anyway. I was absolutely blown away by Mireya's work. I didn't really know...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in this area for 10 years and and one of the first things I had to do was find a salon that could handle my need for creative color and cut. I had gone through 3 salons once over before I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started getting my hair cut and colored at Elixir at least five years ago when I followed Alex there. I've been to both Salon locations (Berkeley and El Cerritto) and they are both excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was my first time at this salon. A bit scared - not sure what I wanted to do with my hair, except - SOMETHING!Tonya really understood my hair. Finally, someone who doesn't want to just "put long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Steve did a great cut and color. It was VERY EXPENSIVE, though. I called beforehand, but just remember those are only starting prices. Once you are sitting in that chair, ***ASK THE STYLIST HOW...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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My wife will not go any where else. Granted it is a little costly but according to her you can not put a price tag on great service! I have even caught my self in there once in a great while getting my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex has been cutting my hairs for the better part of 13 years. I have followed her from every salon in Berkeley, and would gladly buy that ticket to Hell if she was going but as she is Jewish, no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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I can't say enough good things about Alex G. and Elixir! I had been going to a really high end SF salon and paying $$$ for cuts & color. I lost my hair twice to illness and was reluctant to switch stylists...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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A little tricky to get to if you don't know the area. But worth it for a hair cut from Alex. Best Haircut I ever had...and have had a lot of haircuts!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Erika, who does facials and waxing, is a kind and generous person who really takes the time to get to know her clients. I feel very taken care of every time I go in for a treatment. She was especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tricia is great! I always leave my appointments with her feeling a hundred times better. If I am having pain she focuses on that area and I'm usually better a few days after I see her. She is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a GREAT haircut at Elixir, and they had wonderful customer service as well. The first time I went, the stylist didn't cut my hair short enough in the back - so I went back to have it touched...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for about 9 months, I usually see Laura, who is awesome!! Great scalp massage, great haircut, very patient and sweet. I like the atmosphere (comfortable but not pretentious at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mother-in-law bought me a gift certificate to Elixir that's been sitting around for ages. I decided I needed a hair cut and happened to remember my gift certificate, made my appointment, and was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It all started with a $165.00 hair cut in Mill Valley. I left broke and I looked like Rod Stewart. Even the receptionist at that salon couldn't look me in the eye when I left. A client of mine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm normally terrified of salons. I love a good haircut, but the forced conversations and snotty blond people in most salons always make me feel just a wee bit awkward. Which is why I totally loved...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 06/05/08: I'm upping my review from four to five stars. I don't really like the salon but Mireya deserves all 5 stars. Maybe the salon will weird me out less now that they've opened a second...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bananas not a Broom.THIS is what I told Laura on my first appt w/ her today. I was sick of my coarse hair doing the wispy flip out (like brooms jutting from my neck), and said I wanted nice pointy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called to schedule a Sunday morning appointment and was booked with Ona for my haircut. She was amazing. She was patient and listened very carefully to what style I was hoping to achieve. Ona...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been seeing Ona for several years now. I am a fussy girl with a short, high-maint. cut ... and I'm not easy to please and I get a cut every 5 weeks. Ona is the only stylist (anywhere) I will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Next week, I have my regular appointment with Erika at Elixir. I have seen her for two years for eyebrow waxing and tinting, and facials. This is always a nurturing spa date, a departure from the stresses of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Mireya at Elixir rocks. I had my first appointment with her and she was running really far behind, so I was a little worried, but she really came through. I had a full custom color and cut. My hair color...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Others who envy curly hair have no idea the nightmare it is finding someone who can expertly cut it without resulting in a mishapen tumbleweed look. I found out about Susan when I noticed my friend Natalie...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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I have had my hair cut by Susan Ferdowsali now for the last two years and, I must say, I am completely satisfied. She hast that most important trait that makes me go back to her again and again - RELIABILITY!...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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I have had my hair cut by Susan now for the last two years and, I must say, I am completely satisfied. She has that most important trait that makes me go back to her again and again - RELIABILITY! I know, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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After moving to the East Bay and needing to find a good hair stylist, I was SO lucky to find Susan at Elixir. Before moving, I was with the same hair stylist for ten years; now I wish I had found Susan...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the haircut and the hair "consultation" I get there. Of course, I see Alex, not sure how the other folks are.Plus I really like the neighborhood there and the brick building and just the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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I can't say enough good things about Alex G. and Elixir! I had been going to a really high end SF salon and paying $$$ for cuts & color. I lost my hair twice to illness and was reluctant to switch stylists...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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I showed up at Elixir today for my haircut with Mireya with overgrown and shapeless hair, and a vague request to ?make it look better.? She listened carefully to my concerns, assessed my level of commitment to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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This is a great place ?? friendly and unpretentious. I chose it cause I love the Aveda line, and then found the professionalism of the staff at Elixir is even superior to the Aveda products. It's a comfortable...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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I tried the Elixir's services about a several months ago, and now I use this salon regulary. Before that, I couldn't find any hair salon that would satisfy me completely. It was always struggling with all that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I was referred to by a friend to visit Elixir and set up an appointment with Mireya. I have always been very cautious about who cuts my hair, because i had several bad haircuts. So, during a visit last weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I started going to Elixir in Summer 2006, having previously used Aveda Salons in Colorado and non-Aveda salons elsewhere. I was delighted with the quality of service and with the friendliness of the people at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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I wanted to tell everyone today about my favorite hairstylist at Elixir, Elena Mena! I've been seeing her for awhile now, and I wanted to go on the record as saying I absolutely LOVE the way Elena took care of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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A friend recommended Elena. For me it is usually uncomfortable to go to a new stylist. From the very first, Elena put me at ease. The day turned out to be a fantastic experience. I had a scalp treatment,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I have been looking for a long time for a new hairstylist that listens to my needs and I found a wonderful person in Elena Mena. From the first moment I walked in she made me feel like my concerns and ideas on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I got my hair cut and colored at Elixir before my wedding and had a spectacular experience. Laura P. gave me a haircut that looked great (I've never gotten so many compliments) and was easy for me to maintain....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Elixir is in a quiet, convenient location (hello street parking), and offers a really calm, relaxing atmosphere. I had my hair cut and colored by Laura for my wedding and felt completely pampered. She made...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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I kid you not... it all begins with a step inside the door of Elixir. As many of you, I am always looking for the best haircut with a salon atmosphere to match. Now you need to look no further. Make an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Laura Pellaton has been my hair stylest for over five years, and I am so committed to her that when I moved to Washington DC for two years, I still made sure I saw her when I was back for visits every 3-4...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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It seems everyone is raving about Laura and I have to say I totally agree. She is a great stylist and really pays attention to detail. And I cannot say enough about her heavenly scalp massage! If you go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best haircuts I've had in many years was by the trained hands of LAURA. From the amazing scalp massage to the careful consideration of style she was tops. I took pictures of the cut when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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For 4 years Laura Pellaton has given me the best cut & color I've ever gotten. Really. Ever. In my whole life. I rarely go a week without having at least one person comment on how great my hair color looks....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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For 4 years Laura Pellaton has given me the best cut & color I've ever gotten. Really. Ever. In my whole life. I rarely go a week without having at least one person comment on how great my hair color looks....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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There is a stylist at this salon named Michelle who has been for me what every other stylist I've gone to in the last ten years has not been. She knows how to listen. She knows how to advise. You give her a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Elixir came recommended by many of you Yelp reviewers, so I decided to give it a try. I went into get a trim. I already had a haircut I really liked, and I just wanted to maintain the length. So I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hairstylist from Vine Street Salon, Tania, just moved to Elixir and it is a huge improvement. Parking was easy and the environment was so much more calming and relaxing. Vine St is pure chaos which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took Vera D's advice and tried Mireya for a hair cut. Her scalp massages are great. I've gotten my hair cut by a lot of people in the past . . .so as I watched Mireya cut my hair I thought she was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a cut after reading the reviews. It was a nice relaxing atmosphere, and very quiet, but I did go on a Wednesday at 9 am. My cut was fine, nothing fabulous, but fine. I paid $65...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Extremely satisfied with my haircut at Elixir with Alex. Absolutely recommend it!!! This salon respects my time, has great service, is located in a pretty Berkeley neighborhood. They are reasonably priced and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After I lost my hair stylist to a move, I couldn't find anyone else to bring my hair back to life. I ended up cutting my own hair for over two years before I tried to find another stylist. After many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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After roaming both L.A. and Bay Area and trying all kinds of high-end salons, I have found my color guru, Alex. She has the touch of a master who truly understands hair color, even for relatively simple single...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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So, I can't comment on their skill in outrageous or 'creative' styles... but if you're looking for normal, pretty, sexy, moderately conservative and just looking for a great highlight and cut, in a low key,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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Elixir is the place to go if you would like to be surrounded by knowledgeable professionals who are down-to-earth and very attentive to your needs. I had my hair cut & styled by Alex and I keep getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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I've been with Alex for over two years now and I look forward to every visit to her chair. The salon is hip without being trendy, and stylish without being cold. I'm always greeted with a warm smile and some...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
July 7: I went back to Elixir to give it a second chance. Alex G. highly recommended Mireya, who gave me the Aveda treatment (as Elixir is an Aveda concept salon), including a nice scalp and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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I love this salon great color, and great with extensions!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Alex runs the Elixir Salon and I'm pretty sure it's her calling in life! She's positively the best hairstylist I have ever been to. I mean, I'm not really a hair expert, but when so many people tell you how...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Alex Sussman runs a fabulous and relaxing salon in North Berkeley. The atmosphere is great - you can find salon and spa services that you need all in one place. Alex is the best hair stylist! She has a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Elixir is a wonderful little spa/salon. Alex is a master at hair cuts and color. I've been going to see her for years, and always come away with something new and wonderful. Alex is constantly learning...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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After my last haircut at another salon nearly left me in tears, I was apprehensive about going in for a cut and color. The staff soon put me at ease and really listened to what I wanted and not what they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
feeling relaxed and pampered is worth every penny. today i had a european facial here that was divine. erika was the girls name who did it and believe me i'll be back! i still am reeling with joy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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After I lost my hair stylist to a move, I couldn't find anyone else to bring my hair back to life. I ended up cutting my own hair for over two years before I tried to find another stylist. After many bay area...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place and I found that the staff is friendly, the service is satisfactory, and parking was relatively easy on a weekend. I was charged $60 for the haircut, so the price for me wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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I've been going to Alex for over 7 years, and during that time I've had dozens of amazing transformations. Alex is truly a color guru, equally skilled at punk rock hues as she is creating natural looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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this place is very affordable and provides you the most comfortable service! i enjoyed my stay here and will definitely come back. this place is very packed on certain days, but it's well worth the wait. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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Alex Gibbs, owner and stylist, runs this fantastic aveda salon. Alex's hair styles are fresh and funky or sleek and stylish: she can give you what you want. This is a great place to get gift certificates for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex Gibbs runs quite the salon in North Berkeley. Located on a great block, this salon offers a relaxing environment. Alex, owner and stylist, is the best hair stylist I have ever had! She gives me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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Susan at Elixir is a lovely person and a superb hair cutter, careful and artistic. I enjoy her tremendously and always leave her chair looking elegant and feeling pampered. I can't recommend her highly enough....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you know, even though i dont get my hair coiffed that regularly, i really feel strongly about TITO's work, because every time he does MARA'S hair, it looks super pretty and stylish, which is what i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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