The Right Angle Hair Design

Mimi was Awesome! Like most people, I get really picky when it comes to the fade and lines on my short hairstyle. I like my «High-​n-​Tight» look and Mimi is absolutely spot-​on! Very professional, quick and to the point. Customer for life!!!

This review is for the amazingly talented Paxton.
Upon being greeted by a very pleasant and spacious environment, I had the pleasure of being helped by Paxton.
Immediately I felt at home as she was not only skilled, but highly deft in making one feel comfortable during the cut.
Having been bald out of ignorance for a number of years, Paxton provided the guiding light I needed to reach my full hair potential. I was gently aided through the process in choosing my cut of choice, eventually settling on something short to accentuate my rather large dome. The entire experience was ridiculously and painstakingly easy as she turned back the clock and made me feel like I had that Benjamin Button disease.
In addition to the fresh cut, she delivered a very calming wash and rinse and sent me on my way to happy hairville. I cannot thank her enough as she transformed an ogre like myself into something much less grotesque.
So kudos to you Paxton for being both an incredible and personable hairstylist, setting the bar high for future expectations in all things hair related. 5 stars is the minimum as I would give her 10 stars if I could!!! Thank you!!!

Esther has been my stylist for years and I trust her skill and sense of style implicitly. She understands my hair better than I do! We’ve had my hair long, short and in-​between — she knows just what to do! I also wanted to stop coloring my hair eventually, and although she is a great colorist she led me through that process with finesse. Thank you, Esther! Moreover, The Right Angle is such a hip little retro salon in a wonderful shopping area. And then there’s Lala, the laid-​back bull dog who graces the place …

I did not know about this salon until Esther Silvera moved here. I have been following her for at least ten years for haircuts, color and facials. She is amazing. She has cut my hair when it was short and long, and as my hair became curlier through the years managed it beautifully. Esther is creative, and at the same time listens and explains. I do not think you could ever get a better hair color because my hair turns out softer and looks healthier after Esther’s touch, seriously. Previous to Esther, color had often left my hair dry and the color changed with time. With Esther it never did. To top it off, the hair color does not smell toxic as she is careful about the quality of the products she chooses, and she knows this is important to me.

Esther is the best stylist I have found for cutting my curly hair. She always takes the time to make sure my cut is perfect and her coloring skills are amazing. It’s comforting to work with someone who listens and pays so much attention to detail.

Being new to Oakland and after trying a few other sub-​par barber shops, I have found my new stylist and barber shop I can trust. Right Angle takes appointments (which was welcomed after waiting over two hours at Temescal Alley previously) and I highly recommend Paxton. She is professional and takes the time to explain your hair type and what she thinks would look best. I’m happy to go back as I got a killer cut for around $ 30, which I’m willing to pay for quality. They also offer you a beer or water to enjoy while you’re in the chair. I have found my new stylist in Paxton, and thankfully I don’t need to try any other barbers anymore.

Paxton is amazing. I came in because I had a partial highlight done 10 days ago and the end result was that my hair basically looked the same as when I came in. I got a so-​so cut. and I had paid $ 185.00 total for color and cut. I lived with it for a week, and every time I looked at the color, I thought… this really sucks. That was 4 hours down the drain for nothing. It was still just a boring beigey brown which was not what I showed the original stylist that I went to.
Thank god I got an appointment with her — and Joe set it up. Joe is a total sweetheart and was SO professional about the redo. Paxton worked her magic brought my hair to a way, way better place — I am very happy with it now.
To me, it’s a huge accomplishment to deal with an unhappy client and be a total pro in every way. She listened, which the other stylist did not. She was patient and cool about having to redo someone else’s mediocre job.
I am so relieved that my hair looks great now and … it is not fried — which will happen if you get color done twice in one month. I don’t know how she pulled it off but she did. Not easy to do. Color can be a real gamble, so please know you are in GREAT hands with Paxton and that if you need a «re-​do» she can totally handle it. She saved the day by being a consummate professional in every way. She is very talented, I felt completely taken care of and am impressed by her professionalism.

Jackie was wonderful. I went here to shave half my head and keep the other half long. I gave her some photos to work off of and she asked great to questions to get to know my style. Then she added her own experience and flair and it looks amazing. Thanks Jackie! I’ll be coming back soon and scheduling an appointment for my man!

I recently switched (from my stylist of 10 years) to Randee Cole and I am so happy to have found her in the neighborhood, which has no shortage of salons. She helped me take quite a few inches off, long overdue, and gave me a smart, stylish and easy to manage cut. She listened to me regarding not wanting the length to make my face look too round (;) and did a perfect job hitting the sweet spot perfectly. It hangs so perfectly, I hardly have to do anything to it. She also helped me correct my color, by toning down what I had, and adding a natural color with low and highlights… and helping me use the technique which will be least amount of maintenance, over time. I really appreciate that in a stylist. Thanks Randee!

Paxton is absolutely amazing. She’s smart, creative, practical and incredibly talented. I have fine hair and wanted to grow it out — she worked with me from every angle — from product, to hair health, to style pointers. — to make that happen. I’d highly recommend her to anyone. And she’s probably the best stylist with whom I’ve ever had the pleasure of working. 6 stars!

Going blonde? Getting blonde highlights, go see Kari Johnson! You will seriously go home looking fabulous, feeling fabulous, and very happy!
I came in with 7 months of growth of blonde highlights and on the ends, and Kari blended the colors perfectly .
She is a Master with blonde hair!
I have been to top notch salons in the city, cheap salons, Aveda salons, etc… I have never really truly been happy until today. I feel like a movie star! seriously my hair looks fantastic.
I was at the store when I saw a young woman with beautiful highlights, so I asked where and who does her hair. I am so glad I did! I am 42, and this is the 1^st time I have loved my color and cut 100%.
Kari is only there from Wednesdays maybe — Saturday… she is personable, down to earth, kind, and her chair is away from the other chairs so it is quiet and peaceful.
The bonus is that the neighborhood has 2 hour parking for free! I had to move my car once, but there was another spot near by.
This place is very close to rock ridge Bart!
What a great salon. A place to feel comfortable with top notch results.
Great experience! Thank you so much Kari!
See you in 4 – 5 months!

TYLER! I’ve been going to her for a while now and can absolutely say that she’s the best hair stylist I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to many). Her cuts are great, but her color work is beyond beyond! It’s smart, creative, tailored to her customers, and looks SO GOOD. I often get compliments and always look forward to going back.

I recently moved from San Francisco to Berkeley, and was apprehensive about having to find a new colorist. I am so grateful that my first experience with a new colorist was with Beth at The Right Angle salon.
Typically I get highlights every 6 weeks, and I like for my hair to look natural, especially when it grows out. After 2 appointments with Beth (color and toner), my hair looks the best I’ve ever seen. Also, the prices are much more reasonable then San Francisco. And Beth is a very cool lady to talk to… I can’t wait for my next appointment (although, due to Beth’s mad skills, I won’t need one for quite a while). Thank you Beth!

Pamela is a virtuoso! A goddess and miracle worker. Won’t go anywhere else. The price is great and they always give me a beer when I show up. Very cool.

Beth Hemsley is incredible! I love her, she sculpted and colored my hair perfectly. She always takes the time to listen to what I am looking for and almost psychically knows what I mean. Even if I can’t really describe what I want, she is able to corroborate and enhance my ever evolving style. And like a true artist, she never ceases to amaze me! Thanks again Beth!!!

This review is for Tyler.
After reading all of Tyler’s incredible reviews on Unilocal,I decided to schedule an appointment for a cut with her. I have medium-​length hair and wanted a long bob. I expected to explain to Tyler what I wanted, get a little feedback, and then get the cut started, but Tyler spent at least 30 minutes learning about my hair, my lifestyle, and my expectations for styling. I have NEVER felt like such a valued client before, and really appreciated the time she took to understand what I wanted and what would work best for my hair type. I left with the absolute best hair cut of my life (and it wasn’t the long bob I thought I wanted) and spent the rest of the night feeling sexy.
Ladies, we all know how hard it is to find a stylist we love. I left my appointment knowing who will be doing all my future haircuts! Thank you, Tyler!!!

One word to describe the salon: Awesome! They were nice, it was so clean, they were informative and helpful. Just everything you could want in a salon!
I got my hair cut by Roxanne and she was amazing! She was professional, she was funny, she was kind, she was just so awesome! I highly recommend this salon to anyone!

Saw Tyler today for my color, following a phone consultation last week. The consultation was smooth and pleasant, Tyler asked all the right questions and even texted me some photos after to show similar examples she’d done. She’s a warm, personable lady who listens well and is interesting in working with the client. If you have a strong idea of what you want, like I did, she’ll tell you what’s possible and what her plan is. I suspect she’s also great if you need suggestions or an opinion, because she clearly has a great eye.
Long story short, Tyler NAILED IT! I love my color, and I was asking for an unusual balayage/​ombré-​with-​some-​pink-​thrown-​in combo. I now look like a walking pinterest board, and love it!

I went to see Tyler after a friend recommended her, and I can honestly say she gave me the best haircut of my life.
I don’t have easy hair to work with. I’m a swimmer, I used to box dye my hair, and my hair is super fine. Oh, and I hadn’t had a proper haircut in two years. When I went into the salon, I couldn’t rake my fingers through my hair.
While most hairdressers would have recommended to just chop it all off, Tyler worked a miracle. She barely cut off an inch, and added incredible layers that added volume, playfulness and fun to my mane. She’s also brilliant, and was able to rattle off every nuanced scientific fact about hair, products and how to make your mane hair look healthy.
The best part, though? My hair looked and felt amazing. Not to mention the fact that her prices are beyond reasonable and on the lower end compared to other salons in the area. I would recommend anyone looking for a great cut to go to Tyler.

Cristi did my hair and i love it best colorist ever!!! She knows what she’s doing i was always buying caramels and blondes in my hair and she suggested i go for red/​copper tones. I was very hesitant but she’s a color specialist so i was like go for it. I LOVE MY HAIR!!! it blends in and looks amazing. I can’t say it enough, Cristi is the best colorist ever she knows her stuff.
I also got my hair cut by Raquel. I told her exactly what i wanted and she did it. I had a lot of split ends and still wanted my length, never going to happen WRONG! My hair looks so much healthier and I still have my length. Raquel works wonders with scissors and doesn’t get to scissor happy like other stylist.
LOVE EVERYTHING!!!