Bevel Salon

I got my haircut by April 3 days ago and I am OBSESSED with how amazing my hair looks.
I have crazy hair. It is thick and wild, curly and wavy on the bottom, straight on top. It is a pain to deal with, and I almost always only wear it in a messy bun, regardless of circumstance or occasion. I am also cheap so I get my hair cut maybe once or twice a year. Even though I have been visiting April Antz at Bevel for a few years, I am writing now because I am so impressed with and in love with her work. I feel like the best version of myself right now.

If you have curly hair, this is the place to go !! I got my haircut by April… She did an amazing job !!! She truly knows curly hair … I have also taken both of my little girls to get their curls trimmed. The Salon is very clean and staff is friendly. Highly recommend it.

I had a haircut with April, the owner of the salon, and she did an amazing job. She listened carefully to what I wanted and did exactly that. The only thing I didn’t expect was how beautiful my hair could look after a trim and a blowout, but she made it happen somehow and my hair looked and felt great for weeks! She jokingly (or maybe not?) said, «get ready for the best haircut of your life,» and it was 100% true!!! She was very laid back and easy to talk to, as well as being efficient and considerate. The only complaint I have about this place is because it’s right on Solano, so the 90-​minute parking is tricky (I’m not sure how you’d deal with it if you were there for a longer appointment for hilights or anything else that was more time consuming).

My haircut looks like crap :(When I left the salon, my hair was styled so hair looked great for 1 day. But alas, I washed my hair. and it looks so bad. I wish I’d chosen to grow my previous haircut out… I now have to flat-​iron my hair or put it in a ponytail/​bun/​chignon every day until it grows out a bit (this haircut was short) before I can get a remedial haircut.
Was my choppy, uneven haircut was pre-​determined when I told April I bought a Lifebooker to use? (I still tipped 20%+ on the full price, so I don’t know why some salons like this one don’t like those websites). She proceeded to tell me how Groupon and other websites screw over the salon since the Keratin chemical costs so much, and they don’t get enough revenue to cover the cost.
One star because the salon was cute, clean, and in a good location (on Salono Ave, if you go west, there are lots of cafes and restaurants on that street). There are 2 hour-​limit (metered and unmetered) parking spots to be found easily.

I purchased a LivingSocial deal for a shampoo and haircut. I called mid-​week and got an appointment for Saturday. I didn’t request any particular stylist and was told that I will be working with Alden. He turned out to be great! Some other Unilocalers mentioned that he’s soft-​spoken and quiet… but my experience was different. He’s soft spoken, but definitely can be chatty — in a good way. I loved his company. More importantly, I love that he took his the time and took care of my hair in a meticulous way.
Anyway, long story short. I am loving this short, A-​line bob, which is great for the summer and great professional, chic look. Thank you, Alden! (See current short, A-​line, bob cut picture)

I just got my hair highlighted, cut & styled here yesterday by Jasmine. She is AMAZING! I have honestly been searching for a great salon since i moved here last year and i have to say… i finally found it! Everyone in here was so genuine and nice. Also, the owner was really cool and she has the best taste in decorating! The salon was decorated so nicely and it looked like something out of a magazine.
I went in here because i was unhappy with a salon i went to in Berkeley recently. I described to Jasmine the look i wanted and she really made me feel beautiful when i left. My hair has never looked this great! I have gotten so many compliments! :-)
I cant wait to book my next appointment and come back here. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for awesome stylists, affordable prices and quality products!
I wish i could give this place 10 stars!

Went here after getting a lifebooker deal.
The salon itself has a really nice space, and everyone seems to be really laid-​back. I got my hair cut by the owner, April. She was really nice and has been at the salon for over 10 years or so.
It was the end of the day on a Saturday, so I think everyone was about ready to go home. She was running a little late, but it didn’t really bother me since I wasn’t in a rush. But, from other reviews, it seems like their stylists tend to run a bit later, especially later in the day, when things get pushed later and later.
My cut was relatively simple, and the jury is still out on whether or not I like it… the bottom layers seem shaggy to me. Overall, a solid place for a haircut, but it looks like they do really well with color.
One thing that I was impressed with, was that April was so knowledgeable about hair overall. She gave some great tips for me when I asked about how to take care of my over oily hair. More than just telling me to use dry shampoo and grit my teeth and stop washing my hair everyday, she recommended other methods as well.

I recently went in to Bevel after making an appointment specifically to get my hair styled for a very special occasion– which I was flying to Los Angeles that evening for. I showed up for my 2:30pm appointment and waited a half an hour until the ‘stylist’ who was suppose to be doing my hair realized I was waiting for her. When I showed various photographs of what I imagined my hair to look like (simple curls, side-​doo), she told me she did not know how to style hair, at all.
We waited while she started curling my hair with a hot iron (something I do all the time to myself) until another stylist was available to style my hair– waited over an hour and I eventually had to leave after 2 hours of not having my hair styled and making my flight on time.
I have never written a negative complaint on Unilocal.Always positive. But, when I left after paying for a service that was not delivered or even a sort of measure to make things somewhat better again, I was really upset. Someone else offered me 10% off my next hairstyle there– but I felt like that didn’t compensate at all for the event I attended in LA with hair I could have done myself– and two hours of my time to do it.
I’m sorry, I don’t know who to blame– but they shouldn’t have booked me to get my hair styled with someone who doesn’t style hair.

Not like me to overlook an appointment. The salon was kind and gracious, offering me another time slot later that same day.
Wash, cut, and style was given to me by the owner’s sis-​in-​law. She was very nice, gave me a cup of tea, and set about to clean up and tidy an already existing style. Cut took about 35 minutes time. She charges $ 45 for a cut.
Salon is large and they offer other ancillary services. I was satisfied.

Loved my experience with Alden!
I came in with a Groupon. Received a scalp massage with peppermint oil, a wash with all natural shampoo & conditioner, and a KARMA CHANGING cut and flat iron!
Alden was friendly and so funny! Adore him & my new style. Best $ 27 bucks I’ve ever spent on a haircut. Will definitely be back.

I got a lifebooker deal here for a cut and coloring and my stylist was Alden.
Alden is a very sweet and reserved man. He is very soft spoken and quiet so if you want a more talkative stylist then look somewhere; HOWEVER, he does cut really well so pick your battle. He helped me pick the right color for my hair (I wanted brown but without reddish tints) and he saved my hair as it was dry and brittle. He put lots of care and after dying my hair — my hair was actually way softer than before it got dyed!
The only thing that bothered me was waiting an extra 30 min because he was still doing someone’s hair but the cut and the color made up for it!
If you’re hesitant to try out this place, go on lifebooker and grab a coupon there for ombré/​balayage and cut and color!

April has cut my hair twice now — the first time into a shaggy, mod-​type cut. It was great, and I got lots of compliments. I just went again much later after my hair had grown out much too long, and asked April to cut it all off. I’ve got very fine, super straight hair, and it is very easy to make me look like Opie Taylor (dated reference, I know), but she NAILED it. Even my wife says it’s the best cut I’ve ever had.
Thanks April!

REVIEW FOR CAMILLA:
I, too, went here with a Groupon coupon. Here’s a tip, by the way, don’t tell a shop you have a coupon until you pay! Even so, I don’t think it would have made a difference in my case, here’s why:
Maybe the up/​down reviews for this place are based on who you get. I made an appointment online with Camilla, upon the rec of my friend, who has fabo hair (cut AND colour).
She gave me highlights (purple, I think she isn’t used to that, they are okay, not as good as my last girl but she only charged me TWENTY dollars for cripe’s sake!) and layers.
She also cut my 10 y/o’s hair (Pixie, from long eeeek!).
She further offered to clean up the 9 y/​o (boy) sideburns.
My cut is VERY good! I don’t blame her for her trepidation with my highlights because in that kind of traditional, non-​edgy salon, I am sure they don’t get many requests for purple! My friend’s «normal» highlights are REALLY well done, so don’t judge by that.
The pixie cut has garnered daily compliments for the 10 y/​o, who declared it her «favorite haircut, because she gave me exactly what I asked for!» We brought a photo of the cut, and daughter was thrilled.
As for the boy, all I wanted was for the Elvis-​like sideburns to be buzzed off so he’d look less Wolverine. She not only did that, but then said well maybe I should do the back now, then, and kept going and going until it was almost a full haircut! And then she didn’t charge me ANYTHING for that!
And on top of all that, she is super sweet and nice, and very solicitous.
So, my rec is go there, but ask for Camilla, apparently ppl aren’t thrilled with all the ladies.
[While I was there, the owner (?) was kind of wandering around, and did seem rather not-​so-​friendly, and didn’t look at Camilla or me one time the entire two times we were there, didn’t say one word to her co-​worker Camilla… maybe they don’t get along? It was just a little weird.]

I bought the Groupon for a shampoo, cut and style with this place and I had a good experience. I didn’t have a hugely high maintenance request — just clean up the ends of my long hair and cut some bangs. Alden (I hope I’m spelling that right) was my stylist and he was fun, although he couldn’t hear me very well, so I didn’t end up talking very much. He had amusing things to say though, so it was all good. I’m uploading a picture of my new haircut to my profile, so y’all can see that he did a good job :) Plus he gave me a little shoulder/​head massage, which was really nice. And he did a good job with the washing — the water was the perfect temperature, he didn’t get anything on my face… you know, sometimes that can be an awkward experience but he was a pro. I’d go back. I got all kinds of compliments on my hair at work today.

Reading these reviews I have to speculate that they’re all bots or friends of the salon. There is no way in hell this place could get a good review. There were hardly any customers. The 2 who came during my butchering were over 60 years old. My bangs are a mess, sticking out from my head perpendicular… I am not lying. Alden thought this was acceptable. No more Groupon haircuts!

I decided to give this place another shot because I decided to do a cut and some highlights and I knew they used all natural products that I like. And because I couldn’t find another salon that seemed reasonably priced in my neighborhood.
I went to Jasmine and again, she did a pretty good cut. She seemed a little confused and unsure of herself in regard to color and that made me really nervous!!! I almost told her to skip it. No girl wants to sit in a salon chair wondering what color her hair is going to be in an hour! That said, the color was a little disappointing, as it looked a lot like it did when I walked in, just a bit toned down. I asked for lowlights that I had to do a double take to notice. She also comes off a bit unprofessional. She also walked away and disappeared for several minutes without saying anything multiple times? She did an ok job overall but for $ 120 I would like better than just ok. I gave her another shot but next time I probably won’t go back to her…

Went with a Groupon. Just like some other Unilocalers mentioned, when you go on a Groupon/​Living Social you get Jasmine as you stylist. Well, Jasmine sucks. She rolled her eyes when I said I came with a Groupon, she left me in the chair 10 times to wander outside, grab a bite in the break room, and chat with others. It was obnoxious. And all I wanted was a simple trim. She cut just the ends and gave me layers! Not good. I told her I liked to style my hair curly and she blow dried it straight!
Its not fair to come with a Groupon and be treated so poorly. Needless to say, I am not impressed.

My new found hair spot! I really wanted to keep April a hidden gem off the 80 corridor but whom am i to not share her awesome talent!!! My hair isto butt im blk and asian my shit is thick, crazy as hell and April calmed my tresses down and hooked me up with an awesome color! Thank you April! See you soon!
Oh and shetakes what you say into consideration lets you know the idea you hav ewill work or not! Refreshing!

I just moved from New York a few months ago and needed someone who had a good grip on current fashion and style trends. I was going for a slightly longer look so I needed someone with a good vision on how to frame me for grow out.
I’ve been hearing about April at Bevel Salon for years from mutual friends so I decided to give her a try. She definitely has good vision and concept of a look. The cut looked great 4 weeks ago, and still looks even better today. April is very down to earth too, we just talked and laughed the whole time. I’ll be back!

I’ve been going to April to get my hair done since I was in college. She’s the only person I’ve met that can cut curly (and when I say curly I mean cork screw curls) hair while it’s wet. I’ve never had a hair cut from her that I didn’t absolutely love. She helps me figure out styles that work when I wear my hair natural and when it’s straight. I just bring in a few pictures and she tells me what we can do to suit my style and face. She uses incredible products, and let’s not forget the awesome salon. The décor is simple and classy, April is such a great person, and it’s always a true joy to go there.
Given all of this, I naturally went to April when it came time to figure out what to do with my hair for our wedding. Let me tell you… she HOOKED me up. It came out better than I had dreamed. I brought her a picture of what I wanted and she did something even better but in the same fashion. It was a rather complicated up do, and at the time my hair was above my shoulders. Every hair was in place from the time I got it done around 11:30AM/12PM to the time I went to bed at 1AM. I’m new at this Unilocal thing but I’ll try to post pictures.
I forgot to mention that my mom also gets her hair done here, as does my best friend when she is in town. Bevel is a well kept secret… but it’s time to get the word out! Whether you are looking for natural curly hair advice, coloring, styling, or the classic press and curl I can’t recommend Bevel enough.