Emmily Bright

I have curly hair. After moving from SF to Oakland, I wanted to find someone in the East Bay who could give me a deva cut. (Previously, I was going to Madusalon, which was great, but no longer convenient.)
My boyfriend had been getting fantastic haircuts from Emmily, and he suggested I give her a try. I’m glad I did! She gives great deva cuts, colors my hair great, and is fun to talk to. Even when I haven’t gotten my hair cut in a while, I still get compliments.

Emmily has been my hairdresser for over a year. I have curly hair and its hard to find people who can cut my curls so they look good and hold together. She has cut my hair in a style that is pretty effortless to maintain and looks great. Her hair cut methods are shaped so that the growing out process is always smooth. My hair looks great for months!

My fiancé recommend I get my wedding hair and make up done by Emily whom I had never met. I was a bit skeptical because my hair and make up have to be perfect for my wedding day! I went to see her to do a trail make-​up. Not only was she extremely nice she made me feel at home and did an AMAZING job on my make-​up! I will definitely post more pictures after my wedding day. I’m so happy I was connected with Emily, she is fantastic!

What can I say… I have never had a better hairstylist… ever. No matter what I ask for she nails it everything. I recommend her to everyone I know… go…you won’t regret it.

Emmily has been doing my hair for years. I trust her completely and always love my hair. I recently went very bold and cut my hair short short, Emmily is so talented my short hair looks good as it grows out for weeks!

«I’m, like, the Disney princess of 389!»
–direct quote when I went to the bar next door right after Emmily did my hair.
Please go see her. She knows what she’s doing, and even though she’s been doing hair forever, she is constantly going to trainings about how to be even better because she loves her work. And she studied sculpture in art school! This helps so much with hair — think about it.
Whenever I leave her chair, I am glowing from the inside too because she has so much soul and love and integrity, which is contagious. She is also hi-​larious. She did my make-​up for a friend’s fancy birthday, and we had to keep stopping because I was laughing too hard.
So what’s the catch? Maybe you’re thinking, «It must be impossible to get an appointment with her»… Nope! She usually has availability within the week or two.
«Okay, well I bet she’s super expensive.» Um, no, think again.
«So she must be one of those super-​positive people who just tell me what I want to hear.» Still no. I’ve had a few ideas for my hair that just wouldn’t work. She lets me know, and she’s creative about finding other solutions that fit the spirit of what I want.
And one time when I didn’t like something, I told her and she fixed it, free of charge, free of ego, free of guilt.
Trust me, you want Emmily on your team. She’s got you.
You know we’re all gorgeous in Oakland. Let Emmily bring out your gorgeous-​est self!

Emmily is a true artist. I am very particular about my layers and my locks. It was love and loyalty at first cut. I have had long hair down to my low back and placed my trust in her to go dramatic with 12 inches donated to «Locks of Love». I walk out of the salon with a renewed confidence each and every time. I always get compliments from random strangers after exiting the salon as well. I found Emmily almost 2 years ago and have made the trip from Sacramento to Oakland. No one touches my hair but Em. I look forward to her doing my hair for special functions and wedding sometime soon. Emmily Bright puts her heart and talent into each cut I have had with her… did I mention her shampoos??? A must!!!

She does great hair even on guys. Won’t go to anyone else.

I hired Emmily to do the hair and makeup at my Boudoir Marathon in January. 6 Girls for an all day hair, makeup, and photography glam session marathon! She did NOT disappoint. Not only did my clients absolutely love her personality, but she did such an amazing job on their hair and makeup that they felt sexy and confident for their boudoir session.
Thank you SO much Emmily! Can’t wait to work with you again in the future! If you are looking for someone that not only does an amazing job on hair & makeup, but has a personality to make you feel at ease… Emmily is your girl :)

Emmily has been my stylist for 2 years, I followed her to CJ’s from her first salon, because she is a keeper! She is fantastic. She listens to what I want, and executes my ideas perfectly. I have long blonde hair, which she highlights beautifully and trims only as much as I want, unlike every other stylist I’ve ever encountered who wants to chop all of my hair off! Thanks, Emmily, for letting me make my OWN decisions regarding my hair!

I am forever grateful to have met Emmily Bright. She is amazingly talented. Emmily works her magic in cutting, styling and color. She cuts kids hair too. I strongly recommend Emmily Bright @ CJ Salon. CJ Salon is cozy and welcoming and I must add accessories are available for sale, they also serve great Tea. Make sure to ask for Emmily.

Emmily Bright has magic hands! I brefily tell her what I want and she makes it happen and my hair always turns out amazing! She is a gentle perfectionist that really knows what she is doing in all aspects of hair! You leave her feeling like a movie star! I will follow her no matter where she goes because I know no one can do my hair the way she does. I highly recommend her for cut, color, undos, or any occasion for that matter!