Ixia Salon

Ive been going to Sonia for over 20yrs now, and I am always satisfied. I’ve never had a bad haircut and I’ve always been treated like family. Sonia has never turned me away and always finds the time to fit me into her busy schedule. Her husband Carlos also adds a special hospitality that few or none offer as well, whether it be nice music to listen to or a complimentary refreshment while waiting. The salon is very professional looking and kept very clean, I truly recommend ixia salon to anyone who would like a great haircut.
Juan V. Sr. (Berkeley)

I would like to start off by saying the wax specialist is extremely kind! She was a pleasure to talk to but one thing irks me to no end and left me completely disgusted…
I went to get a Brazilian, and she double dipped. I immediately told her I did not want to be waxed anymore unless she gave me fresh wax. She did not hesitate for a second and changed wax pots. She also said next time I come back to let her know and she will make sure the wax is fresh. A part of me feels bad writing this but I want everybody to protect themselves from unsanitary practice. She is talented but make sure double dipping does not happen and if it does please say something!

My family comes to see Sonja for years. I’ve seen nothing but great cuts and color. I haven’t seen her yet because of my busy work schedule.
I’ve had a situation where my hair was chemically burnt off and was not feeling myself of how I looked.
My family convinced me to go see Sonja today and I finally did.
My first impression of her salon was its really clean and organized. She spoke little English but she did an amazing job with my triangular graduation haircut. She made an impossible hair problem resolving it by cutting it correctly and a color root touch up.
I appreciated her kindness and her husband Carlos hospitality.
I would come and see her again. Thank you for saving me from a bad situation and making me feel awesome into the New Year!

If you are looking for a true self care experience you need to see Nuzhat! She has multiple talents and uses great, organic products! In addition to her talents she will treat you with care — like family. Nuzhat has a loyal following created by the way she cares for people. Her skills range from skin care-​facials, waxing and threading — as well hair cut, color and special treatments like keratin. She will anoint you with beautiful henna and you will leave grounded and refreshed with the energy she creates with her warm spirit and charming smile! We are so blessed to have found Nuzhat, and you will be to… check her out at Ixia salon – call her for appointment– 510.868.8067.

Nuzhat is the women you want to see at Ixia Salon: she specializes in full body wax, organic hair color and cut, threading, facials and henna tattoos. One of the things you’ll love about her, besides that she is kind and gentle, is that her products are top of the line. She uses organic hair color and helps you choose the best color for your skin tone. She uses essential oils to soothe and cool your body after waxing-​did I mention she is gentle. Her prices are very reasonable for what she provides. She is the best! Her phone number is: 510−868−8067.

Update: well my fav stylist is gone and I don’t go anymore as my follow-​on cuts were a disappointment. bummer

I have been going to Sonia and Carlos (owners of Ixia salon) for over three years. Their service and kindness are unparalleled.
The environment in the salon is tranquil and vibrant. Sonia and her staff take the time to connect with their customers. I especially appreciate Sonia’s meticulous nature. She is relentless in her craft and a perfectionist in her work.
If you’re looking for just the right haircut/​styling, etc., come to Ixia salon and you will not be disappointed.

Used to get haircut from Sonia. The first few times were great but soon she started to give terrible haircuts — she gave such a bad haircut to my wife which took 2 months to grow out and get it fixed by someone else. Btw, Sonia and her husband owns the place and there is no use complaining there.
Liz used work there and she was a great person — really took care of each customer. We starting to see Liz instead of Sonia. Which was great.. .except they made it hard for Liz and she left. So, we followed Liz — 2 blocks away — to Fashion Hair Design.
I’m also disappointed to find out that my wife a review about Sonia’s haircut and somehow Unilocal deleted it. I didn’t know Unilocal sells out to business and deleting real user’s reviews.

I’ve never written a review before but felt this was worth it. Sonia has cut my hair twice now (more than about 5 other stylists in the past five years) and I am so thrilled! My hair is very curly and wild – and she knew what to do with it! But wait… there’s more. My husband is Asian and has thick straight coarse hair (also very picky about his hair cuts). He loves his hair! The staff is super nice, the place is not just clean but very pleasantly decorated. But again, there’s more! My 11 year old daughter finally decided to have her hair cut… Liz took her and was so sweet with her – and her cut is beautiful! Sonia even cut my son’s unruly hair. We will definitely be regulars!

Nice place — professional atmosphere, but hair-​dresser didn’t really understand the concept of a high-​and-​tight haircut. I tried giving guidance but didn’t really work out and I don’t like to be «that guy» who keeps complaining.

Just had my hair done by Thary and she did an amazing job. I hadn’t had my hair cut since October of last year. It was way over do. She was able to keep the length add some layers and wash and blow out all within an hour. I couldn’t be happier. It was also a very reasonable price at under $ 50.

Hi,
After being with my last hair stylists for almost 10 years, I finally moved to a stylist closer to home. I found this nice salon on Solano Ave just by chance. What I love about Ixia is that it’s reasonably priced ($ 25 for Men’s haircut/​shampoo) and that it’s not too hard to find street parking. Also, I am always able to find an appointment on any day of the week. Major +++.
I have gone to both Sonia and Liz and they are both great. They pay great attention to detail and are always willing to make any adjustments if I am not completely satisfied with the cut. Liz is particularly great if you want to have lots of conversation and talk about pop-​culture during your appointments.
I’m actually surprised that for the price you pay and location they aren’t busier.

New to the East Bay, I recently went to Sonia for the first time. I was pretty unhappy about my previous hair cut — it was dowdy, dated, shapeless, and too long. Sonia listened to me, and did such a great job. My hair cut feels spectacular. I asked for an a-​line bob; she gave it just the right about of funkiness and style. She took care to add layers to my very thin hair; it looks much fuller than it has in years. The salon felt very comfortable. I will definitely be going back again! I think this was my favorite hair cut in years. Way to go, Sonia!

Great ambiance and extremely good haircut. Sonia is an excellent stylist and knows how to work with curly hair. She knew exactly how to layer it perfectly and make sure my curls had volume.

My dad, brother and I all go to Sonia’s salon. First of all she is great! She provides a warm home like atmosphere that is very comforting, i even fell good about practicing my Spanish with her. Anyways she always does a great cut and shampoo, Ive been going so long she now just says «same as usual Juan?». After shes done she always asks if i want gel or wax, she often tries some of her new products on me, with my consent and knowledge of course, which i love. Second, Carlos is always very polite and friendly, taking my jacket, or just making sure I’m comfortable. Third, I have never had my hair cut from any of the other Stylist but from what my brother told me (him not being a Unilocaler) that the young lady he saw was very good also. all in all IXIA salon is my go too for all my hair grooming needs.
PS.
The salon itself is very beautiful, and is always buzzing with great sounding music, every time Ive been there anyway.

First of all, I love that this side of Solano doesn’t require you to pay for parking! Bonus points.
To the actual review of this place, I loved it! I got my hair layered here. Nothing fancy. I had my hair cut by the owner and she is the sweetest lady ever! She was very patient and didn’t rush through the haircut, even though she had another appointment after me. She even curled my hair after the haircut to show the different layers! Overall, I was very pleased with the service and the prices aren’t too shabby, especially for Solano Ave. They average from $ 40-​$ 60, depending on the length of your hair. What I really like about this place is that they don’t have ranked beauticians. Why would I want to pay $ 80+ for a simple haircut from a «Master» beautician or whatever they’re called these days. It’s one simple price.
I’ll definitely be returning here and referring some friends!

This salon has a pleasant atmosphere, dedicated stylists, convenient hours, and reasonable rates. They cut male and female hair. Their products smell terrific and no one tries to sell them to you. My husband’s hair looks great – neater but not severe, thanks to a good mix of clipper work and scissors. My own short female cut looks feminine and the back is just as I specified.
I would recommend giving a quick call to set up an appointment since when I was there both stylists were occupied– by us, but it suggest that walk-​ins might have to wait a bit.

This is the only place I trust to get my hair cut. They are very friendly and professional. Most importantly, they cut my hair correctly every time.

Thary is such talented stylist! She is a true perfectionist whose passion is displayed in the quality of her work. She always goes the extra mile and does an exceptional job. She’s also super friendly and very personable, yet professional. I’ve been a loyal customer for quite sometime and don’t plan on changing that anytime soon. Ixia Salon is just another reason Solano Ave. is one of my favorite spots in the East Bay.

Ok, so I am difficult when it comes to taking risks with my haircuts even if I see that the stylist has work that is far beyond great looking, I am a hair wimp. So I went to this salon and saw Herve a french stylist and he suggested I cut it shorter and darken it. Well to say the least it turned out AMAZING! I not only look way way cuter but the precision of the cut was what got me. You wont be getting an average experience here and the blow out made me feel and look fabulous. Do yourself and your hair a favor, go see herve hes awesome and the price is right