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November 2023 by Sybil Lewis
I have been going to Maxi Hair salon for around 10 years now and they never disappoint. The staff is very friendly, punctual and professional. I get my eyebrows done there all the time and they always look perfect. The hair stylists are amazing as well!
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October 2023 by samfindel
If you are reading this review, then you've lost something. Perhaps you've lost faith in the quality of service from the person or people who maintain your hair. Or else maybe you're new to the area and you've left your past hair professional behind. Let's remedy your situation.The Maxi Hair Salon has been cutting my hair for thirty years. That's over 300 haircuts. They've seen me when I've been fat and thin, and when I had more hair and it wasn't going gray. They've seen me in good times and bad, and not once in that time did I feel like I had not just received the best haircut of my life. The Maxi is on a historic stretch of Telegraph avenue, and the talented staff has seen it all. Thus, they are uniquely prepared to serve the needs of students, faculty, and anyone who else might walk in the door. Over the years, I've sat next to basketball coaches, artists, Moms, Dads, and kids. Every visit to the Maxi is a small window into the lives of the staff and clients, and I always leave with refreshed sense of well-being and community.I think that it is also worth mentioning that the variety of hair care services at the Maxi far eclipses my pedestrian haircut needs. They also work magic in the realms of color, styling, and threading/waxing.Trust me. Go to the Maxi. You won't regret it.
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October 2023 by Meshaal Almahmoud
It has been a journey for me until I found a professional barber who understands what I want and provides a great service. The salon got such warm vibes and a very friendly staff. Ellie is extremely professional, respectful, and listens carefully to her clients including me. It has been more than two years for me going to Maxi and I’m super glad to be a regular client.Services: Bang trim
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October 2023 by Shyama P.
I have been coming to Maxi Hair Salon for years and years. Used to live in Berkeley and this salon was perfect place for me to do my hair. Having moved ten years ago I still make my monthly visit. So worth it. Great service, great warm caring attitude. Ellie and everyone who works here are just awesome.
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October 2023 by Samantha Lieberman
I had the most wonderful experience at Maxi Hair Salon. I have previously had two perfect haircuts with Grace and I loved them. This time I wanted to do something a little different and Ary cut the most beautiful layers for me.All three haircuts have been excellent and Ary was super attentive and made sure to cut my hair in the way that would suit its natural texture best. Everyone IS So kind and lovely and overall it is a great experience and I would recommend it for everyone in the Berkeley area. And, they have a student discount that makes it affordable. Love Maxi!
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October 2023 by Chris Benjamin Alog
I've booked multiple appointments with Grace. All of them have been positive experiences, and each haircut has been amazing. I like how she explains everything that she is doing step by step. Also, she is very kind and sweet. She remembers little details from our prior appointments and always picks up the conversation from where we left off.
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August 2023 by Devin Krizwold
Great space, great cuts, and reasonably priced services. Grace was awesome, professional, and attentive. She matched the reference photos I'd brought and highlighted the way she layered and lined up my hair based on how i style it. I would highly recommend both her and Maxi Hair Salon over all.
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July 2023 by Angelina Gabrielli
Ellie is the best hair colorist ever! I've been bleaching and dying my hair for 15 years and I've never had more beautiful results than when l've gone to Ellie. She took her time to get my hair to the perfect shade of blue, and worked with my budget from the start.Thank you Ellie! ?Services: Haircut
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July 2023 by Karen N
Without exaggeration, I have waited over 3 years and have travelled 1,800+ miles to get my hair cut at Maxi. I'm a long time customer of Ellie's, which is why this all make sense. Thank you, Ellie for making my appointment worth the long wait, and allowing me take back some comfort and familiarity back east with me. I hope to come back to town again sooner and look forward to seeing you again.Service: Haircut
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June 2023 by Terence Grimes
I can't recommend this place enough. As my hair has gone more thin on top, I started going to Grace regularly as she does such an amazing job with layering in parts where my hair is thicker so it doesn't look like I'm going bald. It's a considerable talent that probably wouldn't get noticed by their female clientele. She's also super friendly and I've enjoyed our conversations over the years.While it doesn't make a difference with the services they provide, the proprietor leaves fresh drinking water out front (I believe as a tribute to a departed companion) for the neighborhood dogs to drink as they pass by. I love dogs, my dog loves their water, and I am always happy to support a business that loves dogs ?
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May 2023 by Owen Evans
I've been getting my hair cut here for 2 years. I like to play with my hair, so I've had it long, short, medium, and just plain *wild*. Every single time I've come here they set me straight and correct, fix, and style my hair amazingly.I have super curly and stringy hair, making it pretty difficult for me to manage. But, they somehow manage to make me look GOOD.It especially helps out if you're a UC Berkeley student (such as myself) and get that 50% discount they offer. You'd think because of such a steep discount youd never be able to get an appointment; I've been a walk-in for every single haircut I've had here and was served within 20ish minutes.I'm singing Maxi Salon's praises because of how much I've been helped out here. I'm genuinely sad about changing my salon once I finish my studies.
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May 2023 by Evelyn Romo
I got a haircut 2 days before graduation so the stakes were high, I have very long hair and wanted layers and curtain bangs, Ari did an amazing job not only with the haircut but with walking me through the whole thing, she gave advice on what she thought would look best, let me confirm before she made any big cuts, and was very open to listening to my concerns. I ended up loving my hair and am very grateful I took the risk ! 10/10 recommend
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May 2023 by Albert Ma
I've been getting haircuts here since the beginning of 2021. All the staff are super friendly, and I've had consistently great haircuts over the past two years. The salon itself is always clean and tidy, and they offer a wide range of services beyond just haircuts. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality of service you receive, especially for UC Berkeley students. Overall, I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled team of hairstylists!Service: Haircut
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April 2023 by Ben Bernstein
I have been having my hair cut at Maxi Hair Salon for years, and I can say, hands down, this is the best hair salon, at the best prices, in Berkeley (if not in the East Bay). I have been around! I’m not only very particular, but my hair is super curly and very very few stylists (almost none!) know what to do with it. Not so at Maxi! All of their stylists are top-notch. Tell them what you want and they’ll do it! Ask them for advice and they’ll give it! Every time I have a hair cut (and i like to try out new styles) I am happy. Once, after about a week, I wasn’t “that” happy so I called and they said, “Come back!”, which I did, and they took care of it perfectly. They are out to serve, not just ask you which clipper number you want (those days are OVER for me!). Every time I’m there I see all kinds of people with all kinds of hair (colors, styles, special requests), and they all look great. Make an appointment. You won’t be sorry! You’ll be glad you did!
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April 2023 by Racquel Levias
My cousin who is legally blind made a good faith appointment for a simple shampoo and conditioning. They just wet her hair and sent her home with her hair sticking up all over her head. The basic service of cleanliness was NOT done. Her hair still had old product and residue in it. And she charged her $85 when the website said $10. This salon took advantage of a disabled person trying to gain her independence. Beware of this salon. I have already made a complaint to the licensing board .
