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To transform yourself, call our relaxing, full-service salon and spa.

Specializing in precision hair cuts & non toxic hair color highlights


5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back for a trim and a touch up for my color and I have to say Rosa was not only able to recreate her original work of art on my tressess, but she made me look fabulous! I have recieved many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to styling, healthy hair care and nice hair cuts for African American's hair, Melissa is the absolute best. I've been going to Melissa since 1993, and I she has never let me down. She...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rosa is fabulous at color and cuts. She listens to what you ask for and then makes your hair look better than you described. I was happily surprised to find such expertise in San Leandro. She truly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Rosa! She always does an awesome job on my hair and I never get nervous going to her. In fact, I came in one time for my hair appointment & she said that my hair still looked so good that we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Awesome!!!"That's how my 5 year old rates the place. I just use clippers on my hair so I don't count, but my son loves this place, and most specifically he loves Sue, so I had to rate it. Maybe it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my very first hair cut with Suzette last month and what wonderful experience. I have very thick hair that is curly in places, wavy in others. I generally dread hair appointments, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sue McDonough is a genius hairstylist! She cuts both my daughters' hair. My older daughter came to Sue with waist length princess-y locks and requested a chin length, angular, mod bob with modern...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really wanted to like this place because Rosa was so nice, but I spent $65 just to get a soccer mom haircut. She showed me this cute pic of Liv Tyler with a shoulder-length, kinda choppy,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
During the holidays i was desperate for a haircut. Since I've had a baby, its been too hard to go to the city to see my fav stylist, Stacey (see my previous review of diPietro Todd). So I tried this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom had a hair cut and hair color in this salon first and Rosa took care of her, after waiting for an hour, i came back to see what happened, and beleive me my mom looked like 10 years younger.....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: My son, Patrick, and I were at Level 5 today, and had a cut and color appt. w/ Rosa today. Rosa and my son hit it off and she helped him make a fun decision about putting a bit of punky red...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One day my boyfriend came home and recommended that I go check out this great Salon down the road from our house - he went on and on about how wonderful Rosa was - the owner who had just opened her...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Read my last review for more on Sue. To add to that, Rosa, the owner did nothing to try to fix the situation. She did, however beg me to overlook what happened and come back to the salon... very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as we walked into this place we knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. They offered us tea or coffee and greeted us with wonderful smiles and made us feel right at home. Sue styled my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I made a same-day appointment on a Saturday morning with Rosa for my first visit. The salon is open EARLY on Sat. which is great if you don't want to waste your day off getting a haircut. Rosa was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From my initial consultation to the end result of a color change with highlights and cut, I instantly became an ardent fan of Rosa at Level 5 Salon. You know you've found a great hair designer when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Sue on Yelp and was so happy with her that I created a Yelp account just to give her props. She gave me a great cut even though I had really no idea what to do with it AND she did it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sue McD trimmed and gave me 8 strands of highlights. I went in a bit nervous since i hadn't colored my hair in a long time. I could tell she was reading my vibe and went with something simple and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved here from Miami and was looking for a new hair colorist and stylist. I made an appointment with Sue McD and I definitely made the right choice. She did a fabulous job on both my cut &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty new to the community, but they are definitely great with their clients! They do an awesome job and are very friendly. A little pricey depending on what you are going for, but in the end it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, from someone that's used to 10 dollar chinatown haircuts this place really is different.To my surprise a blind date suggested that i take my frizzy, dry, and extremely dark hair to one of these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go see Rosa! She's the best! If I could give her and Level5 10 stars, I wouldn't even think twice.She just lopped off 10 inches of my hair and she made it look beautiful! I've been going to the same...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great community service & environmentally consciencous. Hosts bi-annual clothing exchange events to support the Davis Street Family Resource Center, created the Mommy Amour Day to support mothers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in San Leandro and after driving by Level 5 I don't know how many times, I decided to try them out. So I made the plunge and got an appointment with Sue. It was the best thing I've done in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I, of course, can't speak for every hairdresser there, but if you have curly hair like me...Sue McDonough is the woman for you. She's fun to talk to, but more importantly understands my white-girl...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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I had been looking for a regular hair stylist, so I decided to look on Citysearch. I wanted a chic salon cut, but I didn't want to have to pay the chic salon price :) I found Level 5 Salon and they received...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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It's all true -- Level 5 is great. I'm sure all of the stylists are wonderful but I have to recommend Dawn Moodie in particular (925-339-3994), esp. for guys who want a great cut but don't really know what to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I was loosing my hair. I was really loosing my hair. I was referred to Jessica by a classmate so I thought ok I will call her. I really didn?t think Jessica could help me, but I made an appt anyway. Jessica...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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I thought I was going in for a simple wash and condition. But I came out feeling like a brand new woman. I love it there! Jessica was great, and so sweet. The other stylists were wonderful too. The atmosphere was so relaxing.
openlist - user review - 03/11/2008
I heard about Jessica R. at Level 5 hair salon in San Leandro. I dont let many stylist touch my hair, but she was highly recommended. Jessica has a wonderful skill and talent when it comes to hair care. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Level 5 Salon is super convenient, right off the 580 on MacArthur. The space is open and very relaxing. Everyone is really nice. Sue McDonough is my # 1 stylist - she's been doing my hair for many...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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I highly recommend Level 5!!! Rosa highlighted and cut my hair and she really did a wonderful job!!! She took her time and made sure the color and style is what I wanted. She then spent the next three hours...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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I have been searching for a place to get my hair done. Needless to say, I was really nervous going into a new salon and trusting someone with my hair but as soon as I walked in I felt at ease. The salon is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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I had a great haircut by Rosa. She took her time with my hair and asked me what I wanted and how long it took me to get ready in the morning, etc.. She was very sweet and even offered to straighten my hair for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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I've only have had 5 people or so that regularly cut my hair (in my 38 years!). I figured I'd try out the new salon on MacArthur. The stylist, Rosa, was very professional and didn't push to color my grey. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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One of the things that worried me the most is the condition, health, color, and style of my hair. I have been looking for so long to find some one who truly care about my hair. When I met Rosa at Level 5 I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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This is a classy, upscale salon on MacArthur Blvd in San Leandro close to the Oakland border and next to 580. I was very surprised to find it. My long, thick, wavy hair was trimmed by Rosa. Before seeing her,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Just wanted to say a few words about my experience at this new salon in San Leandro. I was referred by a co-worker who lives in San Leandro. She had been referred by neighbor. Wow! I was really inpressed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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I heard from a friend about this salon and made an appt. with Alex for highlights. I was very pleased with the outcome and the cost was reasonable. The salon is tastefully decorated and comfortable. The owner...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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I live nearby and could not wait for this salon to open. Finally, San Leandro has an upscale hair salon! I've had to drive to San Francisco or San Ramon to get my hair cut or colored. I was given a flyer by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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