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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex is the best there is - Ive been seeing her for 10 years now and would be lost if I had to go to some one else.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i got a hair cut here several months ago and i probably won't go back. the hair cut itself was ok. there are parts of it that i don't like and when i comb it a certain way, there are strands that are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having a not so great experience at Elixir, I decided to try it again and was impressed that 2nd time is a charm! Alex did my cut and color this time and she did a fantastic job! Not only did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH Amber I will miss you and your tattoos... you are my hair whisperer. I started going to Elixir about 8 months ago because I wanted to start looking fabulous and shizz, and have been back ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Should have an easier way to simply enter the salon.Made reservation for my mother in law, who is a senior citizen. She went to the appointment at 12:30pm and they didn't answer the door callbox. She...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go see Judy! She's polite, patient, and has an eye for hair. If you go in with an open mind and you want something different, she will lead you in the right direction.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker told me that her and her partner got her hair cut by Amber, and likes it. Another co-worker said that his wife got the best hair-cut of her life by Alex. So I made an appointment with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to lots of places trying to find a good highlight.Amber was able to match the colors and we are now working on adding more subtleties to blunt mistakes of stylists of the past.I'm going to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 26 Jan 09:Went to the El Cerrito salon last month after several sessions at the Berkeley location. Not having been there for awhile gave me a chance to appreciate this space again! Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think I was going to go back though I got a great haircut that lasted and Laura is nice and listens . . . but discounts for YELPing, ew. Seems hollow.Alas, here I am, about to make another...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Laura Pellaton has cut my hair for several years and it always looks fabulous! It has sass and bounce and people always ask me where I go to get it cut. And the best part is the ca-razy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a horrible experience at Artbeat Salon and Gallery I called Elixir about a week before my wedding for an updo. Not only did they have time on my wedding day but they squeezed me in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here is my honest review, and no I do not need the 10% off. I was very excited that this salon was given such stellar reviews. However further reviews did reveal they would give 10% off for a yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get my brows done here by Crystal. She is low key, but FABULOUS at doing brows. She is quick efficient, and I can get an appointment with her one week out. Her pricing can't be beat, and you will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! She did it again! Well, at yet another visit to my favorite salon, I've yet to be disappointed. Alex did some amazing coloring/highlighting to my hair last night... and today at work- I was given...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a reasonable, low key place to get a really cute haircut.Amber is fabulous with cutting hair and she gives an scalp oil massage as well. Last time I went in I received a hand massage that was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for an edgy cut? Undercut bob or just plain bob? Has reason to be a fearless hair stylist? Look for Amber! She's awesome! Even let my son run, crawl, moves things around =D! About the place?...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, they give you 10% off if you write a review on Yelp- so thats what I'm doing... keeping in mind that in order to get my discount they're going to read the review I write.....probably in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my haircut by Amber after being referred to the salon by someone else and it was a great experience. I am glad to have found a good stylist and good prices.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not the type of person to get a regular haircut or to put much effort into searching for the right salon or even dropping that much mula or even to do anything to my hair(!) However! I really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just finished writing a review of the Berkeley Salon but since I also get my hair done at the El Cerrito salon I thought it was appropriate to write another review. Alex is my go-to-girl for my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped into Elixir a few weeks ago, way past due for a new cut, color and style. I've lived in the Bay area for quite a while now, but still havn't found a stylist I'd swear by. I get bored with my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Elixir on Yelp and I was so nervous about going to somebody new since I am relatively new to this area. I made an appointment with Amber and I AM SO HAPPY with my cut! She really listened to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex is a great hair stylist and a sweet person.I recommend this place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Laura Pellaton (owner and hairstylist at Elixir Salon in El Cerrito) is an excellent hair stylist. She has just the right balance of listening to what you want, but also offering good suggestions if you need a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have curly hair and am always nervous about trying a new stylist. I saw Laura yesterday and she gave me an amazing cut. It has great shape, exactly what I wanted. The whole experience at Elixer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a year of sporadically making the drive to Sacramento to see my old hairstylist, laziness finally overcame me and I booked an appointment with Amber after reading her reviews here. She is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amber gave me an awesome haircut back in April. She listened to what I wanted and I sported a low-maintenance, high-style cut that worked well with my hair. I was so happy. It even grew out nicely....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Laura was friendly and quick. She did an excellent job. I would highly recommend her.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!I have been here before and got a nice haircut from Amber, after reading all the reviews, I thought I would book my next appt. with Alex, a tiny bit awkward but hey, we are all big girls. She is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am just about to go to my second appointment for cut and color with Laura at elixir salon and I really could not recommend her more highly. My first experience there was coming into the salon with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Laura is awesome! She always knows exactly how to cut my hair. Also love the neck massage. I highly recommend this place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex is wonderful. We are friends and used to be business partners, so she could easily take me for granted and not go out of her way to help me with my hair dramas and know I would still love her,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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I had my hair cut and colored at Elixir before my wedding and had a spectacular experience with Laura Pellaton. Laura gave me an unforgettable haircut that looked red-carpet awesome (I've never gotten so many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've never personally posted a review, over the years I've found everyone else's reviews quite helpful. I've finally chosen to write my own to share with you a wonderful experience I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Laura, co-owner of Elixir, is the only person I allow to touch my hair. I've been living on the East Coast and I have to fly back to Cali to get my hair highlighted and cut by her. Every other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Amber, she did a fab job and she was very quick! I'm so happy with my hair, she did a very sleek and edgy cut! I would recommend her!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks for the tip fellow yelp'ers... I was looking for a new hair cutter, and took the advice of many on yelp by making an appointment with Alex, at elixir Salon. Bonus... The salon is 3 blocks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex is my shero. Seriously, I'm going to build a little shrine for her in my house and sing her praises daily. After having my hair completely wrecked, I called elixir in near hysterics. Thankfully,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For once I decided to try an actual salon rather than submit myself to the local butchers. I wanted to do something different with my hair but wasn't quite sure what. I needed help. I made an early...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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If you think thats the best hair salon, tha obviously you haven't been to any other salon. I think the service is okay. they were friendly and met my personal needs, BUT NOT MY HAIR NEEDS! my hair was washed...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my haircut by Amber and loved the results. I picked a haircut that I liked out of a book and she duplicated it perfectly, and fast! I have not had a haircut that I was happy with in some time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many things about elixir salon that I love. So where to begin... I love Laura and the way she cuts my hair. She is an extremely funny person and is able to keep a conversation going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my haircut from Amber. Not only do I have heavy asian hair but I was in need of a much needed makeover since I let myself go during my pregnancy and caring for my newborn daughter 3 months now....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an overdue review.I've never sported hair shorter than my clavicle since I was 6. I needed 10 inches of hair cut off for Locks of Love. So I showed up to my appointment with Amber and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Laura is amazing! I used to go have my hair cut with her when she was at the Hopkins St. location, and then when I found out they opened an E.C.location and she moved there, I was thrilled to say the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best cut and color ever here! I wanted to get highlights for the first time, and was a bit nervous. Amber discussed with me what I wanted, what I liked, what I didn't like. She was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alex has been cutting and coloring my hair for at least ten years now! I followed her to Elixir in Berkeley when she became co-owner. My hair was a wreck when she first started working on it. Thanks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally decided to chop the length off my hair and scheduled a cut with Laura yesterday based on some of the Yelp reviews. She's amazing! I'm definitely a fan.I knew we were off to a good start...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This section of San Pablo Avenue sure is changing. When I first moved out here four years ago, I traveled this stretch of road to San Pablo where I lived, and the busy strip sure is changing. One of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Elixir for the first time today and the yelp reviews don't lie. I was in need of a haircut and wanted to try a new salon. So, as a new yelper, I yelped....read the reviews for Elixir and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Elixir Salon b/c it was conveniently located down the street from me & Yelpers rated it one of the best salons in the area. Yelpers were right!Amber, the stylist who took care of me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have horrid curly hair from hell, and I've spent the past 3 years looking for a decent stylist since relocating to the Bay Area. Went to the sister salon in Berkeley, and got a pretty good cut and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moved to El Cerrito recently, and realized 2 days before I started a new job that I needed a haircut. The old school barbershop with the red 'n blue pole down towards the Plaza wasn't going to cut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so happy that I tried this place. I just came back from my first cut and style at Elixir courtesy of Laura. What a great job she did! As soon as I walked back into my office 2 people complimented...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is now my go-to salon. :) The fact that it's in a convenient location is not the only reason. Other plusses include:**I had an attentive stylist, Amber, who made sure to ask and listen to what I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved the cuts Laura has given me EVERY time. I can't say what a pleasure it has been. This time I had color done too and I LOVE it. I've got some rather interesting hair...half of which is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my haircut with Amber a couple of months ago and I was really pleased with the outcome. I told her what I wanted (bangs, long layers, and a dark all around color) and she carried everything out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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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 $$$ for cuts & color. I lost my hair twice to illness and was reluctant to switch stylists...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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I can't say enough good things about Alex G. and Elixir! I had been going to a really high end SF salon and paying $$$ for cuts & color. I lost my hair twice to illness and was reluctant to switch stylists...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the new location. It's a little sanctuary tucked up above San Pablo Ave. It's a beautiful fusion of clean modern design and Asian antiques. I always feel relaxed when I walk in and delighted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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I'm new to the area and needed to find a salon that had some edge, but not too much. I got a great cut from Amber who listened to wanted to do with my hair and cut it exactly the way I hoped. The salon is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is officially my new shop and Alex now the only one I'll trust with my hair. I had a disaster of a chop (seriously, I had a bi-level severely blunt bowl cut when what I wanted was Tea Leoni's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Laura Pellaton transformed my hair from shabby to chic in a matter of hours. Her tri-color blend added natural looking high and lowlights and allowed me to maintain the red without that opaque...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWEESome!! Laura was very attentive and understood what I wanted. I am very, very happy with my new cut. Once out of there, I already received compliments from random strangers and my husband who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Elixir in El Cerrito is just as great as the Berkeley salon - if not better since Alex moved over with it! Alex is the best (see the Berkeley Elixir review)! I even drive from my new home in Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent -- affordable but felt like what I wanted didn't really count towards what cut I got. Felt a little rushed, was it really worth the drive?
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my second Elixir El Cerrito experience with Laura after the new El Cerrito location opened and Laura moved out there. Again, it was a great cut, I'm maintaining a wonderful new cut Laura...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I was worried because the door to the building was locked and we had to figure out what doorbell to ring and then "push and pull" the door knob. As we (my husband and I) walked up the stairs,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Hi everyone! I just wanted you to know that you can expect the same great service you have been receiving at the Hopkins St. location in El Cerrito.We are pleased to be located in El Cerrito during this time...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE (5/09):Laura is still giving me amazing hairstyles! I'm going on four years as her client and have no intention of changing stylists. My most recent cut is a very short inverted bob and have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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