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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had many fine stylists, but Noah, at Pope's , is by far the best. He listens very carefully to what I want ( many stylists don't) and always gives me a fantastic haircut, which grows out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to see all the one star reviews! I have been to this salon just once, to see Phoebe. After my stylist of 5 years moved out of town, I have been dissatisfied with every hair stylist I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from the best haircut I have had in Rockridge - at Alexander Pope with Kaitrin. The last time I felt like a queen when I walked out was at my erstwhile stylist in San Francisco...after I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today I had my first hair cut at Alexander Pope. I called yesterday for an appointment and was able to get in this morning with Alli. My whole experience was awesome. Elena, who works at the front...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm REALLY surprised by all the awful reviews here. I called for a last minute cut and got in with one of the owners. She did a great job with my short, wavy hair. I've gone to maybe a dozens of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
.... where to begin.Just isn't a place I'd take my dog for a trim.One lil' star for existing on my block.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been an Alexander Pope customer for some 5 years now. For most of those years, I've been with my preferred stylist, Aly. I have developed such a meaningful relationship with this salon that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend Noah - friendly, attentive, gives a great haircut. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh, I just have to write a review. I used to go to Alexander pope years ago and went through a few different stylists who were all good. Then I moved to the city and got my haircut over there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 5 stars is for Kaitrin, stylist to the stars. Well, to me. And I'm a fXXXing (tm Nobu K) star on Yelp. DON'T TELL ME OTHERWISE.I have a sad tale of woe as my beloved hairdresser died. I went back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a terrific haircut from Phoebe a couple weeks ago; I went in right at my appt time and waited just a few minutes before she was ready. I told her what had worked for me in the past but said I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They were a good salon but about half of the staff has moved to Seven Salon down the street so I like it better there.Nice looking place for sure but if the talent has moved, I have to follow!
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel the need to become a Yelper because of Alexander Pope Salon. And, really, because of Noah at Alexander Pope. I found the salon on Yelp about a year ago and was referred to Noah by the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have stop looking for the perfect hair dresser because I found her! PHOEBE gave me the best haircut of my life! I met her at the Rockridge Street Festival at the salon a few weeks ago and she gave...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want someone reliable to cut your hair, don't make an appointment at Alexander Poop. They have cancelled on me twice. The first time, they cancelled 10 minutes before my scheduled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The owner of this establishment messaged me and requested that I try Alexander Pope again, after a horrifying hair disaster, with one of their former stylists. ( I have been informed that she no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been Nina's client for 9 years and have gone through a variety of "looks", as well as gone gray, and I have always gotten compliments on my hair. The salon itself is welcoming and comfortable,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The 5 original stars were for Michelle only and now that she's no longer here, I want to set the record straight. In the 3 years of my patronage here, the salon itself never stood out for me in any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo... just as I finally got around to posting a review of Michelle, I hear she's no longer at this salon. Does anyone know where she went? My experience at Alexander Pope is limited to my time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, I completely agree with the other reviewers who had poor experiences here. I had one of the worst haircuts of my life at Alexander Pope. I don't even remember the name of the girl who cut my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If it's possible to give half a star I would. I was extremely disappointed with the colour service and haircut I received from Linda Nguyen. I went there late November 2007 but just joined Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You know, it's really not my way to complain about service or about a person I don't know.. I got my hair cut at this place for the first time the week before christmas. It's taken me that long to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm also a member of the Katrin fan club. She's been cutting my hair for more than 10 years, which says a lot. I've tried other stylists both at Alexander Pope and other salons but I've always gone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Alexander Pope once, since my stylist Monica changed salons. I was a big fan of Monica's, especially when I met her at her previous locale, so I worried that this new place would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a regular here a couple of years ago. I'm not sure why I left. I had an appointment with Kaitrin today (walk-in, 'cause I loathe planning ahead) and couldn't have asked for a better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been 100% thrilled with any of my haircuts in the last five years. Hence, I'm constantly shopping around for a salon that seems halfway decent and not ridiculously expensive. Before I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Claremont/Rockridge in February of '07, so I decided to let go of the salon I had been going to for years and yelped some hair salons in the area. Alexander Pope had really good reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I must preface this with the fact that I followed Monica here from my old salon, so this review is purely based on Monica. Having been a loyal customer of my previous salon for 2 or 3 years,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this salon twice to see Kaitrin, because of the good reviews on this website. However both times I felt I was overcharged, so please agree to the price beforehand. The first time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lisa looked agrrieved when I told her what I wanted. I parted my hair, pointed at my roots and announced, "Okay, this? Is your pallete." See, I'm going prematurely gray. I've been going gray since I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Haircut was fine. My stylist was a little overcritical about my hair. I didn't come there for criticism. It was enough to make me not want to return.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 17-year old niece is in town from Seattle and won't get her hair cut except when she comes to the Bay Area (long story). Anyhow, my hairdresser wasn't able to fit her in, and I don't want to spend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I needed a haircut and I followed the yelper's advice and got my hair did at Alexander Pope. I really didn't have any expectations going in, but I am SO happy with the results. Nicki totally made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a pretty decent haircut for about $40, and Michelle was very nice to me. I think I should have gone in with a picture, though. I take for granted that not all places will do a fabulous job based...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So based on Alice's review I went to see Lisa at Alexander Pope and I was very brave because I didn't just do the whole "this is a new stylist so I will play it safe cut". I chopped off my mop. And I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michelle is one of the best hairstylists I have ever had. She listens to you and understands exactly what you want your hair to look like! My idea of a great haircut is how good it looks as it is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kari Martin gives a soothing massage with a blend of traditional and accupressure techniques. She has a wonderful healing touch and is attentive to all your needs. She's got a heart of gold too, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like to tell people where I get my hair done. It is a secret that I guard like my stash of spicy chocolate (DON'T look on top of my refrigerator!!!), but I had a discussion with my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kaitrin is the best! My cut is way cool....I have been told I have "rock star art chic" hair...um, I am really liking that compliment. Let her do her thing and you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kaitrin is the reason I keep trekking to Alexander Pope in Oakland long after I've moved to San Francisco. She talks with me for a while before each cut so we both understand what I want and what the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair cut and colored by Kaitrin for the past 8 years. She's wonderful! She listens to what I want and if it's not going to work with my hair type (very curly and thick), she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place on Yelp and was just really stoked about the literary name and explanation on their website. However, when I went in for my haircut on a Wednesday afternoon, the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stylist I go to - Jennifer, who's the bomb - left to open her own place, also on College Ave. Seven salon. Will be going there for next cut/color! Got my first ever hair colouring here... almost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upon moving up here, I tried this place because it looked pretty popular and modern. I specifically asked for someone who could cut women's short hair, and ended up with one of the newer stylists (I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know you have a great hair stylist when you get a ton of compliments on your hair!! So, the person to got to here is Kaitrin. She definitely takes her time to cut and fine tune the haircut. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tresca is amazing. Adventurous, intuitive, funny. Perfect combination of professional with a wild past - she turned a simple haircut into an afternoon experience. She cured my hangover with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
michelle is the greatest! ok, maybe i'm biased because we're good friends. but she did an kick-ass job on my new "do". she retouched my hair, and gave me layers in the front. all my coworkers think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sign up to be a hair model. One of their junior stylists will do your hair for only $10 on a Tuesday evening.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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