Marquee Salon

Jubilee recently cut my hair for the first time in a year and half. She had a better vision for me than what I had. And it looks great right out of the shower! she was professional and amazing and I will definitely be going back.

My head had «Under Construction» cones all around and Shimeko went to work!
I gave her a review a while back when she was here in the Central Coast and she gave me a relaxer. Welp, I went back to natural and did myself a disservice by not going to a professional. What did I do? Load my head with a bunch of lying a$$ YouTube videos.
While Shimeko did not wash and deep condition my hair since it the cut took so long (did I mention the cones) she gave me a shape-​up that had me smiling from ear to ear. It’s so good to have someone aware and «in your hair», giving good advice. I was having such a good time, an outsider came in and stood next to us just watching and asking if Shimeko could do hers. (No, Shimeko didn’t cut me slack for being a living billboard, but that’s alright!)
She is a gem, a treasure. I will return to her as long as she does hair. When she stops, it will a sad day and the start of a rugged search for a replacement. (Dag, I hate that!)

Back in August, I had just moved to the area and took a chance on Marquee. I was going from medium length hair back to my short cut from the previous year and was lucky enough to get Andrea Beltran as a stylist. When I had short hair, it was cut back in New Orleans and while I liked it, I warned Andrea that my girlfriend hated it so going back to short was a risky move. Andrea looked at photos of my old cut, examples of what I wanted now, listened to what i didn’t like about the previous and got to work.
A couple of months later, I’m psyched to go every month for a fresh cut with a free trim in between. While she still checks in about what I want to do, I trust her instincts. Genuinely, she’s the first stylist I’ve had that I’ve left happy with the end result after every appointment. (legit: I’m one of those «that looks good.» then I’d go home and trim my own bangs kind of person. thankfully, not anymore.) Spoiler alert: Andrea has done such a stellar job my girlfriend actually loves the short hair. #bonuspoints
Added bonus to not only being an excellent stylist: Andrea is always inviting, chill, easy to talk to and remembers you (given how busy she is… I have zero idea how. but she does) which makes cutting my hair cut an overall chill/​great experience.
Also, Marquee as a salon is a great atmosphere and who ever is working the front desk at any one time are always super helpful and attentive.

I had a very pleasant experience here today. From front desk to back of the salon. Everyone was super friendly and kind. I had an appointment with Adam and really knew what he was doing. I have finicky, curly hair and he spruced it up. My only issue is that I left with wet hair. I’ve been getting my hair done for at least 15 years and I have never once left a salon without a finished product. Either a blow dry with diffuser (if the person is feeling lazy) or a blow dry with a round brush. For that reason I probably won’t be back or I might try someone else.

Jubilee has a special talent with hair. As a stylist, she already (in her young life) has nearly 20 years of salon experience. As any member of my family and friends can attest, once she’s cut your hair, you have to go back. My brother waits until his hair is quite long, because he’s just not happy with anyone else cutting his hair. If you are particular about the way your hair looks (and you should be – it’s one of the most prominent features of your look), you will be satisfied after she consults with you and cuts your hair according to what will look best around your face. I only wish I lived closer! believe me, she is the best.

Way to go Marquee Salon! My hairstyle is probably one of the most challenging; the elusive chelsea feathercut. It involves cutting tons of layers, longer fringes in the front, sides & back, tapering smoothly into shorter hair for the rest. My stylist Jubilee was able to pull off this challenging cut in under an hour. She is a master of her trade! She is also very sweet & fun to chat with, not to mention gave a bonus scalp massage when she was shampooing my hair!

Absolutely love this place and everyone there. Super easy to schedule appointments, always a great experience getting my hair washed and cut, incredibly friendly staff and the stylists never push product on me (maybe they should). I’ll never go anywhere else!

Jubilee gave me the best cut and color of my life! I would pay any price to have her cut my hair she makes me look so so good every time!

I used to come here regularly for haircuts and bang trims. I will never go again.
Recently, I went in for a 10−15min bang trim. When I arrived, I was told that the stylist was not available for another 30min. First strike — very disrespectful of my time.
When I said that did not work for me, they said they would see what they could do. They came back and said another stylist could help me now, I asked to confirm that the new stylist was comfortable doing straight bangs. The receptionist came back and said «that won’t work after all.» Strike two — inappropriate to offer another stylist without confirming they can do what the client is asking for.
Then the receptionist said the stylist I had originally been booked with would be ready in 5min (I had been in the salon for only 5min or so at that point). I was confused and clarified, but you said it was a 30min wait? She shrugged at me and looked away. Strike three — outright lying to get me to sit and waste my time waiting?
Horrible, disrespectful service. Will not be going there again.

After two years, I still go to Cally on Sundays, and she is still amazing. Highly recommend this salon. They also text you appointment reminders, which is convenient.

Saw Jubilee for a cut and color. I have been in the search for a new stylist since moving to Oakland. I was paying a whole lotta $$$$ for my hair in SF and was hoping Oakland would be more reasonable. I also didn’t want to have to commute into the city more than I had to.
I really do hate to write this review because Jubilee is so nice! She was very easy to talk to. I trusted her and told her what I wanted: my usual classic California blonde highlights, nothing crazy.
She said multiple times as she was taking at the foils that she wasn’t going to tone. I thought this was weird, but trusted her as she’s a professional and went to school for this. I could tell something was wrong the second I got home. The highlights were STRIPES. Stripes of bronze, gold, and platinum. For some reason it was only really on the roots. If I wore a hat my hair looked great (which I did for the next day). However when I pulled my hair back in a pony tail I was horrified. There were stripes all around my head. Stripes of over processes, bleached blonde. I almost cried and stayed up the whole night.
I called to schedule to come back in to see Jubilee, convinced the problem was that she didn’t tone my hair. She was very accommodating and squeezed me in for a quick appointment. And as it is much, much better, it is still not good. Unfortunately, It is still brassy, and the platinum parts have turned a weird shade of almost blue grey. The stripes are still noticeable (especially in the front), and I won’t be wearing my hair up in a ponytail anytime soon. I am, though, free to walk around without a hat.
I will note that she did give me a great haircut, one of the best I’ve had in a longtime. I think she’s a great stylist, just not for blondes and not for me.

Big fan of Marquee. I went there for a cut and was thrilled with the whole experience. Jenna did a great job, listened to my hair concerns, and was able to cut my hair in under an hour (which may not seem like an impressive feat, but I have a LOT of hair). Most importantly, I love my cut.
Pros: Great stylists. Convenient location, easy-​to-​schedule appointments, and a friendly staff.
Cons: Somewhat limited hours if you work a 9 – 5 but they’re willing to work with you.

I’ve been coming to Marquee Salon for over a year to get my hair cut by Shimeko. The salon itself is great — friendly service, good atmosphere, pleasant background music. I’ve tried a few different styles with Shimeko (I have curly hair and am maintaining a short cut right now) and I always love love love how my hair looks afterward. Shimeko is great at listening to my requests but also offering advice based on what she thinks would work best for me.

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Merrielle for going on 9 years — seriously! She is amazing, but has a limited schedule, so call well in advance if you want to request an appointment with her. She just came to Marquee recently and the salon itself has a really nice atmosphere, with friendly receptionists, clean, neat décor and a chill vibe.

I came to Marquee to search for a new stylist. Since my hair stylist left a year ago, I’ve been adrift. Seriously, I’ve tried 5 different stylists, 3 salons and it just hasn’t worked out. After getting a haircut I was really unhappy with again, I made my way to Marquee and specifically, Jubilee.
She listened. She understood. Even better – she executed a stylish cut – evidence of her many years of experience. My hair is fine and bone straight, but fairly abundant. With the improper cut, my hair will become a helmet. Not the look I go for. Jubilee salvaged my hair (that was weighted down with a blunt bob) and made it an edgy, flattering shaggy pixie cut. I’m so grateful.
Plus Jubilee is smart, interesting, warm and easy to talk to. Marquee’s staff was also welcoming & warm. Count me as a regular. It’s been too long that I’ve been unhappy with my haircuts. No longer.

Shimeko is awesome and the salon is top notch

I needed a bang trim & marquee stood out for offering at $ 15. my appointment was set up with Jubilee, who’s new to this salon but has been in the industry for years.
This is a great location: next to homeroom if you want to devour cheesy goodness, lots of street parking, etc. The salon itself is cute and chill, and they have tea, water, magazines– the usual. they also have a dope huge astrology/​psychology book. but I digress.
Jubilee was sweet, used amazing hair products (which I bought two of for only $ 22), and most importantly did a fantastic job. She fixed up my lifeless hair in only 15 – 20 minutes, and I’m going back to her in late June.
Really lovely place!

I’ve been in the market for a new rock star hair stylist for a while now, and I wasn’t having any luck. I remembered my two good friends RAVING about Merrielle, so I decided to give her a try. Good thing I did, I just got the cutest, and best, haircut of my whole life! Seriously, Merrielle, is THAT good! And, get this, she’s just an all around super awesome, sweet, kind, real, authentic lady too. It was a little more than I was used to paying, but it was worth every penny. So glad I went and found this gem. Thank you Merrielle!!!

Marquee Salon (and Mel McClendon in particular) is by far my favorite salon of all time. Seriously. Both my husband and I went to Mel for years and she’s always been fantastic. She’s a wizard with cuts no matter how crazy I went and completely amazing with color (and I did everything from brown to bleach to every neon color you can dream up.)
I’ve since moved to NYC and I consider flying back to California every time I need to get my hair cut or colored. No one compares.

Jubilee is amazing for cut and color. She knows how to decipher what you want from what you are describing. She made me feel very safe taking the leap from long to short. My color frames my face really well, and flatters my skin tone. Thank you so much, I what you did!!!