The best salons & beauty spots in Alameda County
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Golden Nails Castro Valley nails the balance of modern vibe and meticulous care. Think spa pedicures in pipeless, whisper-quiet chairs,…
Studio W Salon
BeautyWhether you need a family trim, balayage and highlights, or extensions that actually blend, Studio W Salon in Castro Valley nails the…
Studio W Salon
BeautyDiamond Nails
BeautyFrom luxurious manicures and spa pedicures to flawless enhancements and nail art that actually lasts, Diamond Nails nails the details with…
Diamond Nails
BeautyBeauty Box - A Wax Lounge is the Hayward spot when you want hair gone and glow on, offering women’s and men’s waxing, sugaring, spray tans,…
Live in Color Studio
BeautyWhether you're into custom nail art, glossy gel manis, or a stress-melting spa pedi, Live in Color Studio keeps it creative and neighborly.…
Live in Color Studio
BeautyIf your cut is overdue, Fresh Prince Barbershop حلاق عربي in Hayward handles clean haircuts, beard trims, straight-razor shaves, and…
Sola Salons
BeautyConsider Sola Salons your go-to spot for one-on-one hair appointments with independent stylists in private suites, quiet and focused. It’s…
Sola Salons
BeautyWhether you want a no-nonsense classic cut, a razor-sharp fade, or a hot towel straight-razor shave that feels like a reset, Castro Valley…
Nine Two Five Salon Hayward brings high-energy stylists who actually listen, then nail it with precision cuts, color, and keratin…
Black and Gold East Bay
BeautyIf your hair needs a reset, Black and Gold East Bay blends old-school barber craft with modern polish, turning shaggy into sharp in one…
Black and Gold East Bay
BeautyDeja Blue Salon
BeautyDeja Blue Salon in nearby Castro Valley is a solid go-to when you want a clean cut, bold color, or just a pro blowout that survives the…
Deja Blue Salon
BeautyProper Cuts
BeautyNeed a no-frills cleanup that actually looks sharp? Proper Cuts has been shaping San Lorenzo since 1985 and is the longest standing hair…
Proper Cuts
BeautyBless Threading N Beauty Spa-CV keeps it natural and skillful with precise threading, organic facials, shirodhara and clean waxing, plus…
Studio One Seven Salon
BeautyIf your hair needs love and you need a breather, Studio One Seven Salon brings luxury without the attitude, with stylists who actually…
Studio One Seven Salon
BeautyRachel Grace Salon
BeautyRachel Grace Salon does the things Hayward folks actually want, from balayage highlights and seamless extensions to precise waxing and…
Rachel Grace Salon
BeautyRae Talbot Salon
BeautySet right in Castro Village Shopping Center, Rae Talbot Salon keeps things simple with easy appointments and a friendly vibe. If you want a…
Rae Talbot Salon
BeautyWhether your nails need rescuing or you want a real head to toe reset this week, Beauty Salon & Day Spa delivers meticulous manis and…
Cortez Barbershop
BeautyCortez Barbershop brings that old-school barbershop feel with expert cuts and precision shaves, plus a complimentary drink while you wait.…
Cortez Barbershop
BeautyTyler's Barbershop
BeautyAppointments-only and dialed in, Tyler's Barbershop keeps fades, tapers, and razor line-ups clean without the drama. Solid scissor work,…
Tyler's Barbershop
BeautyNitu Beauty Salon delivers calm, skilled care with precise eyebrow threading, gentle waxing, glow-boosting facials including Hydro Facial,…
Diald In Barber Studio
BeautyDiald In Barber Studio blends old-school craftsmanship with modern style, delivering precision cuts, beard work, and smart styling advice…
Diald In Barber Studio
BeautyWhite Heaven Nail Spa
BeautyIf you live around Hayward, White Heaven Nail Spa nails the sweet spot between chill vibes and meticulous care, with thousands of polish…
White Heaven Nail Spa
BeautytheDAPPERY Barber Shop
BeautyWhether you're overdue for a tidy-up or plotting a fresh look, The Dappery Barber Shop keeps it crisp with a fine grooming experience, easy…
theDAPPERY Barber Shop
BeautyThe Chilangos Barbershop
BeautyWhether you need a clean beard line-up or a precision cut, The Chilangos Barbershop nails fades, tapers, classic scissor work, and shaves…
The Chilangos Barbershop
BeautyNice Salon & Spa
BeautyIf your cuticles are crying for help, Nice Salon & Spa delivers meticulous manicures, luxe pedicure packages (yes, the Volcano experience…
Nice Salon & Spa
BeautyMai Nails & Spa is the Hayward spot for precision nail art, deluxe spa pedicures with exfoliating scrubs, and even lash extensions, all in…
Polished by Paul Beauty Studio keeps Castro Valley looking sharp with meticulous manicures, lash extensions and lifts, waxing, and…
Black Magic Beauty Lounge Hair Salon keeps natural hair looking sharp with silk presses, coils and twists, cornrows, locs, precision cuts,…
Bella Nail Salon
BeautyBella Nail Salon keeps it clean and welcoming, with personalized, professional care and some eye-catching artistry like Pink Flower Diamond…
Bella Nail Salon
BeautyJim's Hair Salon
BeautyTucked inside the Creekside Center, Jim's Hair Salon keeps it simple and solid with clean cuts, bright highlights, and color that actually…
Jim's Hair Salon
BeautyK Style Hair Salon
BeautyK Style Hair Salon is all about customized color that suits your skin tone and vibe, using damage-conscious, cruelty-free products and…
K Style Hair Salon
BeautyImage Plus Hair
BeautyGot hair that refuses to cooperate this week? With nearly 20 years behind the chair, Image Plus Hair specializes in clean layers and bob…
Image Plus Hair
BeautyPrincesa's Beauty Salon
BeautySince 1985, Princesa's Beauty Salon has been Newark’s low-key staple for hair that looks like you meant it. Owner Socorro “Coco” Reyes has…
Princesa's Beauty Salon
BeautyWhether you need a crisp lineup, a full restyle, or some real conditioning love, KJ's Barber and Hair Creationz has a crew of pro barbers…
Fantastic Cuts Salon
BeautySkip the DIY trims and let Fantastic Cuts Salon handle it, from sharp cuts to rich color and bridal styling, all with the kind of careful…
Fantastic Cuts Salon
BeautyA'lure Hair Salon
BeautyWhether you want a precision cut or to finally try that color you've been considering, A'lure Hair Salon over in Newark is all about…
A'lure Hair Salon
BeautyWhether your bangs need rescuing, your roots are staging a comeback, or your nails deserve some shine, Theresa's Hair & Nails Fremont…
Dexterous Barber Lounge
BeautyDexterous Barber Lounge is the kind of spot Fremont folks adopt as their go-to, delivering tidy cuts with real attention to detail and easy…
Dexterous Barber Lounge
BeautyGoddess Glow Studio
BeautyIf your skin and brows need a pick-me-up, Goddess Glow Studio in nearby Newark does lash lifts, brow lamination, acne-clearing and…
Goddess Glow Studio
BeautyThe MadHouse Salon
BeautyWhether you're plotting a big chop, taming curls, or finally figuring out what your hair actually wants, The MadHouse Salon leans into…
The MadHouse Salon
BeautyD's Beauty Salon
BeautyNeed a quick glow-up before the week gets going? D's Beauty Salon handles crisp cuts, clean nail work, soft glam makeup, and relaxing…
D's Beauty Salon
BeautyGeorge's Barber Shop
BeautyGeorge's Barber Shop is that no-nonsense, long-running spot locals lean on for clean fades, tidy trims, and solid cuts for men, women, and…
George's Barber Shop
BeautyFrom haircuts and color to balayage, fantasy shades, highlights, nails, waxing, lashes, makeup, and facials, The Perfect Salon by Delma is…
Shova Beauty Salon
BeautyWhether you want a sharp trim, color refresh, or brows shaped just right, Shova Beauty Salon’s got you covered with cuts, keratin,…
Shova Beauty Salon
BeautyStyle Studio Salon
BeautyWhen your hair is begging for a reset and your nails want some love, Style Studio Salon delivers sharp cuts and meticulous nail care with a…
Style Studio Salon
BeautyCrush Salon
BeautyCrush Salon is Fremont’s creative hub for edgy cuts, dimensional color, restorative treatments, and extensions, led by award-winning…
Crush Salon
BeautyCiao Bella Beauty Bar
BeautyCiao Bella Beauty Bar is currently closed until further notice, and all future appointments are canceled. If this was your regular spot,…
Ciao Bella Beauty Bar
BeautyViange Hair Dublin
BeautyViange Hair Dublin brings precise, Japanese-influenced cuts, thoughtful color and highlights, and scalp-soothing head spa treatments by…
Viange Hair Dublin
BeautyT's Nail Bar
BeautyWhen you want tidy cuticles and zero sketchy spa vibes, T's Nail Bar delivers with Contego spa chairs, 100% disposable liners, and tools…
T's Nail Bar
BeautyMoniqueMinor Skin
BeautyWhether you're dealing with post-wax drama or just want glowier skin, MoniqueMinor Skin keeps it naturally simple with CBD-powered…
MoniqueMinor Skin
BeautyBeauty Secret Nail Spa
BeautyTreat yourself at Beauty Secret Nail Spa, right here in Fremont, for a legit glow-up... from sculpted acrylics, gel sets, and playful nail…
Beauty Secret Nail Spa
BeautySalon H
BeautyIf your late-August hair is giving "meh," Salon H is the Korean perm and color specialist dialing in soft waves, rich color, and thoughtful…
Salon H
BeautyElegant Nails Salon
BeautyThis week, let Elegant Nails Salon turn your nails into tiny masterpieces... choose from pedicures like Signature Jelly or Coco Colada…
Elegant Nails Salon
BeautyKays Cuts
BeautyIf your bangs are staging a mutiny, Kays Cuts saves the day with clean, confidence-boosting cuts that grow in nicely. Book a quick shape-up…
Kays Cuts
BeautyThe Salon by Robert Lupo
BeautyHair salon offering cuts, coloring and other treatments in an airy space.
The Salon by Robert Lupo
BeautyWhether you want a quick gel mani, a milk and honey pedi with hot stones, or a full glow-up with lash extensions, facials, and waxing, Four…
Tailored Beauty
BeautyTailored Beauty does custom lash extensions, natural looking spray tans, speedy waxing, even teeth whitening, all in one chill spot right…
Tailored Beauty
BeautyDevone Beauty Spa
BeautyDevone Beauty Spa handles the details you keep meaning to book, from facials and oxygen treatments to eyelash extensions or lifts, precise…
Devone Beauty Spa
BeautyTop notch beauty lounge
BeautyTop Notch Beauty Lounge is that rare spot where brows, facials, and hair actually feel customized to you, not copy-pasted from a menu.…
Top notch beauty lounge
BeautyAllure Salon Oakland
BeautyAllure Salon Oakland nails lived-in balayage, dimensional brunettes, and precision cuts that grow out gracefully. They use Goldwell color…
Allure Salon Oakland
BeautyKen Nails Spa
BeautyKen Nails Spa is an easy win for Pleasanton neighbors who want meticulous manicures and pedis without the drama. They nail dip powder, Gel…
Ken Nails Spa
BeautyHair Emporium
BeautyFor Pleasanton locals, Hair Emporium is a relaxed, friendly salon with independent, experienced stylists who do sharp cuts, color, and…
Hair Emporium
BeautyFamous Hair & Nails
BeautyFrom restorative Deluxe Pedicures and shellac manis to dip powder, acrylic sets, and the Golden Mystique or Volcano combos, Famous Hair &…
Famous Hair & Nails
BeautyPure Precision by Victor Tellez is that go-to chair when you want a sharp bald taper, a dialed-in beard lineup, or a custom design that…
BELLA 2 NAIL SALON
BeautyBella 2 Nail Salon keeps it clean and calm with meticulous manicures, pampering pedicures, dip powders, acrylics, and tidy waxing, all with…
BELLA 2 NAIL SALON
BeautyCarpe Diem Glamour
BeautyWhether you need a sleek cut, a color refresh, special-occasion makeup, or a skin pick-me-up, Carpe Diem Glamour handles the whole glam…
Carpe Diem Glamour
BeautyBe Hair Salon
BeautyBe Hair Salon leans into what your hair actually does, from flattering curly cuts to soft balayage and custom color that grows out…
Be Hair Salon
BeautyMILA BEAUTY
BeautyMila Beauty does one-on-one consultations plus rejuvenating facials, body care, waxing and permanent hair removal that put results and skin…
MILA BEAUTY
BeautySassy Nail Day Spa
BeautyOver in Newark, Sassy Nail Day Spa keeps things luxe and spotless while staying on trend, with mani-pedi options like Tropical Mani-Pedi,…
Sassy Nail Day Spa
BeautyBleu Champu Salon
BeautyIf your hair goals skew more “I woke up like this” than over styled, Bleu Champu Salon delivers relaxed, skillful haircuts and styling that…
Bleu Champu Salon
BeautyChain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).
If your nails need a glow-up and your brain needs quiet, Lavish Nails & Spa does signature spa pedis and manis with natural, organic…
Blossom Nails & Spa
BeautyWhether you want a classic mani, a luxe pedi, or custom nail art that makes your group chat jealous, Blossom Nails & Spa keeps things…
Blossom Nails & Spa
BeautySalon One
BeautyKid-friendly salon, whose stylists, balayage experts, and keratin treatments create a variety of colors and cuts.
Salon One
Beauty5150 Salon
BeautyFremont folks who want a real transformation keep 5150 Salon on speed dial, thanks to custom color work, precision cuts, and extensions…
5150 Salon
BeautySparkleShine Salon
BeautyRun by master stylist Beth P. Lawhorn, SparkleShine Salon brings 25+ years of Asian and Western technique to Fremont for precision cuts,…
SparkleShine Salon
BeautyRosewood Nail Spa
BeautyPleasanton’s Rosewood Nail Spa specializes in Gel X, giving you long, elegant nails that feel comfy and natural, not heavy. Slide in for a…
Rosewood Nail Spa
BeautyAustin Louis Salon
BeautyWhether you want a sharp cut, glossy color, or a frizz-taming Brazilian blowout, Austin Louis Salon in Dublin keeps it dialed for everyday…
Austin Louis Salon
BeautyRani Beauty Salon INC
BeautyIf your eyebrows are auditioning for separate zip codes, Rani Beauty Salon INC keeps it tidy with precision threading, silky-smooth waxing,…
Rani Beauty Salon INC
BeautyHunter Joseph Salon
BeautyHair feeling blah, skin needing a reset? Hunter Joseph Salon has specialists for beautiful color and cuts, customized facials that deep…
Hunter Joseph Salon
BeautyVintage Styles Salon
BeautyWhen you want a cut that actually grows out well, color that pops, or brows threaded clean enough to make your mirror do a double take,…
Vintage Styles Salon
BeautyX-Bay Beauty Salon术颜造型
BeautyJust next door in Newark, X-Bay Beauty Salon术颜造型 nails the essentials with clean, confidence-boosting cuts and styling that actually grows…
X-Bay Beauty Salon术颜造型
BeautyMood Nail Lounge
BeautyFeeling like your hands need a little main character energy? Mood Nail Lounge in nearby Fremont specializes in innovative manicures, gel…
Mood Nail Lounge
BeautyBIBO Salon
BeautyBIBO Salon pairs you with a stylist via a quick matchmaking quiz, then delivers precision work from Calligraphy Cuts and Cadō Curl Method…
BIBO Salon
BeautyNail Glamour
BeautyNewark folks, when you want a design that actually matches your vibe, Nail Glamour delivers with Kim’s 15+ years of artistry, deluxe…
Nail Glamour
BeautyIf you want dependable highlights, perms that hold, or a Brazilian blowout that tames frizz, the seasoned, education-obsessed team at Má…
Royal Nails Spa
BeautyRoyal Nails Spa is that quiet, reliably good spot locals lean on for meticulous manicures, spa pedis in noiseless pipeless chairs, and gel…
Royal Nails Spa
BeautyBerkeley Hair Studio
BeautyBerkeley Hair Studio is that reliable spot when you want precision cuts, advanced color, and a stylist who actually listens. Appointments…
Berkeley Hair Studio
BeautySean's Barber Shop
BeautySean's Barber Shop in Warm Springs Plaza is the kind of spot you duck into for a precise, cost-effective haircut without sacrificing your…
Sean's Barber Shop
Beautyall hustle barbers co
BeautyAll Hustle Barbers Co is a Bay Area members-only shop led by Jose, a Bay-bred barber who treats every cut like a canvas, delivering clean,…
all hustle barbers co
BeautyL'amor Salon is a Bumble and bumble Network Salon focused on hair that looks good now and grows out even better. If your mop needs a pick…
Luxe's Nails & Spa
BeautyWhether you’re overdue for a no-fuss spa pedicure or plotting a Gel X glow-up, Luxe's Nails & Spa brings 15+ years of precision in a newly…
Luxe's Nails & Spa
BeautyGalaxy Nails and Spa
BeautyIf your nails need some love this week, Galaxy Nails and Spa keeps Livermore hands looking sharp with premium organic products,…
Galaxy Nails and Spa
BeautyLunar Hair Salon
BeautyLunar Hair Salon specializes in modern Asian-inspired styles, from Korean and Japanese cuts to sleek perms and color like balayage. Expect…
Lunar Hair Salon
BeautyJeet's Beauty Lounge
BeautyWhen you need a no-drama cut, fresh color, or brows that finally behave, Jeet's Beauty Lounge in Fremont delivers thoughtful, personalized…
Jeet's Beauty Lounge
BeautyMarquee Salon
BeautyFrom precision cuts to styling and thoughtful curl work, Marquee Salon brings together independent stylists in a beautiful, relaxed space…
Marquee Salon
BeautyJ&J The Barber&Shop
BeautyNeed a no-fuss, consistently sharp cut without crossing town? J&J The BarberShop in nearby Dublin keeps it clean and dialed, from buzz cuts…
J&J The Barber&Shop
BeautyQueen's Nails Studio
BeautyQueen's Nails Studio brings a little royalty to your routine with meticulous manicures, soothing pedis, and even waxing, all in a calm,…
Queen's Nails Studio
BeautyAloha Nails
BeautyAloha Nails is a luxury nail salon and spa in Livermore where meticulous manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements come with spa touches…
Aloha Nails
BeautyBay City Barber
BeautyWhen you want a sharp fade, a classic cut, or a straight-razor beard tune-up that actually respects your face, Bay City Barber delivers…
Bay City Barber
BeautyDT Nails & Spa
BeautyDT Nails & Spa keeps it simple, clean, and ridiculously polished with careful shaping and color that pops. When your week needs a reset, a…
DT Nails & Spa
BeautySalon Valenti
BeautySalon Valenti is an award-winning Fremont salon for modern hair color, haircuts, and seamless extensions. They shine at soft-grow-out…
Salon Valenti
BeautyMission Barber
BeautyNeed a no-fuss cut that still feels like a treat this week? The Mission Barber leans into classic craftsmanship with straight-razor…
Mission Barber
BeautySapphire Beauty Lounge
BeautyFrom meticulous manicures and pedicures to playful nail art and sturdy extensions, Sapphire Beauty Lounge is for when your hands deserve…
Sapphire Beauty Lounge
BeautyLegacy Barbershop
BeautyLegacy Barbershop delivers precision cuts and modern fades with old-school care, courtesy of a team that blends tradition with innovation.…
Legacy Barbershop
BeautyKané Hair Salon
BeautyKané Hair Salon in Dublin has you covered for precision cuts, balayage, gray touch-ups, and real-deal keratin treatments that bring back…
Kané Hair Salon
BeautyYours Truly
BeautyYours Truly blends personalized traditional body art with semi-permanent cosmetic enhancements tailored to you. It’s a small, artist-led…
Yours Truly
BeautyIf your week could use a beauty reset, An-Young Beauty and Wellness Fremont does meticulous semi-permanent brows, eyeliner, lip and hair…
MooreBeautyLove Studio and Academy is the East Bay go-to for premium permanent makeup that actually fits your face, from microblading to…
Ulta Beauty
BeautyChain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.
Ulta Beauty
BeautyTK Beauté Permanent Cosmetics is where Livermore locals go when they’re done wrestling with brow pencils. With over a decade of…
Tiana Lash Pro Studios
BeautyIf your lash game needs a refresh, Tiana Lash Pro Studios over the Dumbarton in Fremont focuses on eyelash extensions to be proud of with…
Tiana Lash Pro Studios
Beauty3D Brow Doctor
BeautyIf your morning mirror routine could use a win, 3D Brow Doctor delivers natural looking microblading, microshading, and nano/powder brows…
3D Brow Doctor
BeautyBeauty Method Co.
BeautyIf your morning routine could use a glow up, Beauty Method Co. specializes in semi-permanent makeup that looks natural and lasts 1-3 years,…
Beauty Method Co.
BeautyEmbellished Beauty Bar
BeautyIf your arches are looking a little wild, Embellished Beauty Bar offers professional brow waxing that leaves them clean, defined, and…
Embellished Beauty Bar
BeautyWake up looking put together, not penciled in. Beautiful Face Brows & Blush does 3D microblading, ombre shading, combo brows, eyeliner, and…
Seven Beauty Brows
BeautyIf your makeup bag keeps hitting snooze, Seven Beauty Brows, a nearby studio, specializes in premium semi-permanent upgrades like…
Seven Beauty Brows
BeautyGlam Lab Beauty
BeautyWhether your brows need definition, your lips want a soft, lasting tint, or your lashes deserve a level-up, check out Glam Lab Beauty this…
Glam Lab Beauty
BeautyEva Brow & Tattoo Studio
BeautyStop fighting your makeup bag. At Eva Brow & Tattoo Studio, Eva uses micropigmentation and a deep design background to craft natural…
Eva Brow & Tattoo Studio
BeautyAura Inner Beauty Salon
BeautyWhen your brows need taming, your skin craves a good cleanse, or you just want to feel a bit more put together, Aura Inner Beauty Salon…
Aura Inner Beauty Salon
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