Hair Tech - Alameda (CA)

5 /5 Madison Kaviyakoen: What a treat! Just had the most AMAZING experience at Hair Tech @hairtechalameda , an organic concept salon in Alameda! Katie’s been rocking this business for 15 years, and it shows in every detail. She’s high-energy, a fantastic listener, and her instincts for color, cut, and style are unmatched. Lucky we snagged an appointment before the holidays because her books fill up fast—she’s THAT good! She absolutely nailed the lift and vibrant pop that Miya wanted for her thick Asian hair, which is no easy feat. The customer service? Impeccable. The vibe? Upbeat, positive, and hella good time, with the best playlist. If you’re looking for passion, professionalism, and a seriously fun time, Katie’s your girl. Highly recommend—you won’t regret it!

5 /5 Rene du Toit: I cant recommend Katie enough! She’s such a talented hairdresser, and she always makes me feel right at home during every visit. I often bring my 5-year-old with me, and Katie is so wonderful with her, which means so much to me. I really appreciate Katie not only for her skills but for her kind and warm personality. She’s truly amazing, both as a hairdresser and as a person!

1 /5 Maha Bilal: I don’t normally leave reviews and I tried to be happy and thankful when I left but I have never received such a horrible haircut. The second picture is immediately after the haircut. The third picture is before the haircut. I asked for a trim and long layers, she gave me the choppiest “layers” and literally blindly picked up sections of my hair and chopped them off. She didn’t even wet my hair. They are not even on both sides and somehow the back pieces are shorter than the front, so my hair looks incredibly thinned and choppy. She gave me curtain bangs that were uneven, way too low for my face, and harsh. I also came from a Groupon that said it was a deep conditioning treatment but really it was a CBD treatment that lasts 5 washes. I went in on Valentine’s Day morning thinking I’d look nice for my partner to celebrate, but I came out feeling so much worse. Besides this she was unprofessional (other review was right about the trauma dumping and talking a big game). She picked up the phone in the middle of our haircut, and hung up immediately after she realized it was a tax agency. She was friendly and chatty so I returned the energy but she also just had a super weird vibe that made me uncomfortable.

5 /5 Jaradie Chhun: Katie is an amazing person and talented! I booked an appointment with her for a women’s haircut, wash, and style. Katie is friendly and funny. She made sure I understood what she was going to do about my hair and educated me on hair maintenance. The products she used for my hair smelled good and made my hair feel smoother.

5 /5 Ashley White: Katie is amazing! I moved here from the East Coast and was so scared to find someone new for my hair! She exceeded my expectations and is a blast to hang with during the appointment! Do yourself (and your hair) a favor and book with her!