Cloud Nine

Simply put, Alresa is the best! I trust no one else with my brows. She consistently does an excellent job. Aside from her skill, she is also very professional and respectful of your time. She is a genuinely gentle and kind person. I highly recommend her!

I have been seeing Alresa for eight years now and wouldn’t change a thing. She is a master at brows, and at this point I would trust them to no one else. While I’m not the biggest fan of waxing in general, she is is extremely efficient, keeping any pain to an absolute minimum, and I am in and out in no time. She knows I like the soothing effects of witch hazel so she always gives me a little for the road, which I always appreciate!
I have never felt that Alresa was distracted or that I ever had anything less than her full attention during my appointments. I always feel respected to the fullest, and I appreciate the effort she goes through to make sure each and every one of her clients feels as comfortable as possible.
The price can’t be beat and the location is incredibly convenient, right off the freeway. If you’re looking for a new place for brows, I can’t recommend Cloud Nine enough!

Alresa is very professional, detail oriented, maticulous, kind, and sociable. Book your appt in advance.

I neglected to make an appointment with Cloud Nine so in desperation I tried a popular chain waxing place. BIG MISTAKE!
Here’s why Cloud Nine is so
much better:
— privacy while you disrobe and get dressed
— disposable panties to give the illusion of modesty
— no overhead florescent lights to stare at while lying on a table
— pre-​wax treatment (I don’t know if it’s a liquid or a powder, but it seems to prep the hair to stick to the wax? It isn’t a numbing agent)
— wax isn’t too hot and hurts less than I expect when removed
— good attention to details (plucks stubborn hairs)
— I feel good supporting a small business owned by a local woman of color AND her prices are less than the chain salon

Got my brows done by Alresa and it was an ok experience. Alresa is what others have written here, which is nice and gentle. However, she shaped my brows unevened when she tinted them. She said that brows are not suppose to be the same shape which I agree to some extent, but I wasn’t satisfied with them. First time threading and tinting and it was an experience I wont regret but i usually do my own brows, which I won’t change.

Good work, but lack of communication and stuck up-​ness of the employees turned me down, also holly mother jesus!!! 20 dollars for 5 minutes work!!! I think they just charge you for their efficiency but 20 dollars is a little too much. A mean more than a little, it’s just TOO much.

You must see Alresa. Kind, gentle and friendly, she’s also a true artist. I came in looking straggly and left feeling well cared for with my brows looking sharp. She even got rid of my grays. Run, don’t walk in to her beautiful space.

Hands down the first time i got my brows done and left happy!!! Soo happy !!! She really knows what she’s doing!

3 stars for «A-​OK» according to Unilocal’s definition.
I waited 3 weeks, read the reviews, and was so excited for my appointment. I’d been looking for the perfect eyebrow shape for SO LONG, so I was really hoping that Alresa would help me find my favorite shape. I even fully grew out my brows. When I got there, I showed her two pics of two different eyebrows, saying I wanted something in between, but I also wanted her to do whatever shape she felt worked best with my face.
I give her 5 stars for her skills and meticulousness — I mean she spent 20 minutes on my browns, and I felt like she was really being careful. However, I was a bit disappointed that when I asked her questions about what shape she felt best fit my face, she kept giving me answers like «both work» or «this shape I did is a good in between the two pictures you showed me» but honestly I just wanted her real opinion and I wanted her to take direction with my brows! Towards the end, I was outwardly unhappy about my brows, and I mentioned that I might like the shape better like picture 1, but she did not offer to fix them or change them, and only asked me if I would like my brows filled in with powder.
I think she better fits with customers who have a firm idea on what shape they want their brows to look like. For $ 20+tip, I’m not sure if this place is worth it.

Alresa is an artist!
With a upcoming June elopement, I was eager to find a talented technician to make my brows their very best. Having read about Cloud Nine on Unilocal,I was excited to try threading and work with someone who has a reputation for being a cut above the rest. Let me just say, Alresa did not disappoint.
From being warm and welcoming, to carefully explaining what to expect, I felt really comfortable and prepared. Moreover, with a keen eye for enhancing a person’s existing brow and shape, I was thrilled to see that she worked with my brow’s natural contour thereby best accentuating my face.
I could not be happier with the results — Thank you Cloud Nine!

I had my 1^st Brazilian Wax and it was AWESOME!!! And I’m not just saying that it was cool it didn’t hurt too bad it was quick and Alresa is AMAZING!!! I went in super scared and ended up getting my under arms waxed too. I already booked my next appointment.

Alresa from Cloud Nine is a true artist! I absolutely loved my aesthetician in Austin, TX, so I was so sad to have to break up with her. After reading Unilocal reviews, I landed on Alresa and am so happy I did!
I have sparse Asian eyebrows, but Alresa was able to shape my little brows into the beautiful, thick brows that I’ve always wanted and are so trendy now. I also have sensitive skin, so her offering threading is a plus! Additionally, Alresa is super thoughtful. I see her once a month, and she always remembers little details about things I talked about four weeks ago.
The only thing I wish Cloud Nine had was a more convenient appointment system. Currently, she uses an online service, which is definitely accessible, but it’s month-​to-​month. I wish there were a way to book recurring appointments, which would benefit me since I go monthly.

1^st time here & I have to say I will be coming back. Very cute salon, and not to mention She did such a good job on threading my eyebrows, my eyes kept tearing up but she was so sweat about it, my skin is very sensitive. She did a wonderful job and I thank you. See you soon

Alresa is the best!
She understands the architecture of the face and how the brows can either create harmony or disruption. She also knows how to work with whatever type of brows you do or do not have! If you are having a hard time with your brows and have had many horrible experiences you need to come to Alresa! The way she does brows will change your life!

I cannot recommend this place, or Alresa, enough. I have been seeing Alresa for over six or seven years. Anyone who finds waxing unpleasant should definitely try threading. I have my brows threaded and my brows ad eyelashes tinted, and I could not be happier. The threading is quick and my brows look amazing. The biggest advantage of threading over waxing (and there are many) is that you can leave an appointment and be ready to go. There are no red areas or puffiness. If you are looking for great brow shaping see Alresa!

Excellent! That is really all…
Alressa was an absolute GOD SEND! In NY, where I am from, excellent eyebrow threaders are a dime a dozen. However that is NOT the case in the East Bay. I must have tried 4 – 5 places and was never satisfied until I met Alressa. She is excellent. I have been going to her for nearly a year now and I have been happy with the results each time. $ 20 is a bit pricey compared to what I used to pay, but you know what. who cares! She is good and worth it!!!

Okay, again, not sure why I haven’t reviewed this place already. Alressa is phenomenal. I actually love the appointment system and usually have no problem getting an appointment within the week.
I love that she doesn’t just automatically go in and take all my eyebrows off, and create a thin, pin sized line to separate my forehead and eyes. I happen to be one who likes hair there, but just wants it to be neat and well shaped. She doesn’t judge and does a great job every time.
The space is a place you want to be. I have never, ever had to wait super long because she is running over.
Her prices are incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend everyone to go visit Alressa at Cloud Nine or the Brow Lounge.

Since I left NYC about 4 years ago, I haven’t not been able to get my eyebrows looking fabulous consistently. They always looked fine but not amazing. I am so happy I found Alresa. I first went to hear about a month ago. Alresa is professional and had my eyebrows looking perfect. I look in the mirror now and I now understand the value of having an arch that suits your face. I went to her for a 2^nd time today and it was great. There was scheduling mix up which caused her to be double-​booked. Instead of scheduling for another day, she was able to accommodate me.
I will be back! Happy to find another Oakland gem.

I have been getting my eyebrows threaded by Alresa at the Brow Lounge and Cloud Nine for almost 5 years now. She is so kind and her calming energy is amazing. I recently got an amazing facial from Alresa and have also had a pretty painless brazilian.
I would reccomend her services to anyone. LOVE HER!

I am updating my review for the sole reason that I have gotten quite a few PMs from people who have read my Cloud Nine review wondering where I now go to get my waxes.
Are they truly curious, or is it someone working there fishing to find out about the competition?
There’s no way to really tell, but as I don’t get PMs about any other place, it seems quite odd.