Keter @ 4th & U

Ladies AND gentlemen, if you have yet to let the talented, supreme-​stylist, Jenn, work your hair with her magic shears then you have been missing out! This artist will snip, shape, and tame your mane into a legitimate masterpiece. Call for an appointment because she books up fast, but definitely worth the wait. Super nice, friendly and personable, Jenn will make you feel right at home and ready to hit the town dripping in swagoo…10 outta 10!

If you don’t know what balayage is, Amy will give you a fantastic introduction to it. Balayage is natural, freehand painted highlights that naturally blend into your hair with a less noticeable regrowth line than your standard highlights. Costs slightly more, but it’s SO WORTH IT. Much more natural-​looking, and you can go longer in between touch-​ups.
Amy gave me my first balayage treatment a couple years ago, and I’ve been addicted ever since. Nothing else looks quite as good! I highly recommend Amy as a colorist. Give balayage a try!
Also there’s a really cute dog at this salon. What’s not to love?

I have been going to Keter Salon since moving to Berkeley over a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I met my stylist, Linda K. at work, before she became a junior stylist. I had long hair, about chest length, for about 10 years and wanted a change. It took me awhile to come to the point where I wanted to go short. She gave me a long bob, using a razor cut, and I loved it! It was a very painless and exciting hair transition, and I probably won’t go long again for years.
Linda has also done a blowout (which lasted for days) and a balayage colour. The colour looks so natural. I have thick, medium curly hair, and Linda works so well with my hair texture.
Keter invests a lot of training and care into developing great stylists, and is definitely the best salon I’ve ever been to.

Linda did a wonderful job. She was sweet to talk to and very receptive to what I was looking for.

Shout out to Linda R at Keter salon! Such a fun and inviting experience to go along with the o-​so-​stylish lob she created on my head. Will definitely be back to see her!

Just moved to CA from NYC and needed to find a new hair stylist and colorist. I work close by here and saw the stellar reviews on Unilocal so figured that I would give it a try. I was not disappointed! Jennifer cut my hair, taking me from long, one-​length, and boring to sleek lob in a matter of minutes. She worked quickly but meticulously and was able to tailor the popular lob look to my hair type/​texture and face shape. Amy did my color and it is the best color job I have ever gotten (and I have been to several highly rated NYC salons)! She took the time to look through inspiration photos with me (ones that I had brought and ones that she found on Pinterest) so that we could get the idea right before proceeding. She was even willing to spend a little extra time to ensure that the color came out as flawlessly as possible (she did the base color and the balayage in separate steps for a cleaner look). I will definitely be back to see Jennifer and Amy — this is my new home for hair :) Thank you!

Had my hair washed, blow dried and curled by the lovely Candice M. Elle Tinsley. She was super gentle with my hair, made the experience very luxurious and was super personable, easy to talk to and gave me great tips on caring for both my hair AND skin!
Will keep going back to her!

Aviva is the BEST at color, and gives amazing cuts as well. Love her personal style and friendly, thoughtful approach. She convinced me to stop commuting to two different people in the city for my hair cut & color. Thank you!

I had my haircut by Tifani. I received compliments all day. She started out by going over the plan for cutting my hair, providing recommendations, and letting me know what products she was going to use based on what type of haircut I wanted. While she styled my hair, she told me the steps she took as she did them and why she was doing them so that I could try to recreate the style on my own on a day-​to-​day basis. I felt great and confident the rest of the day. I felt like I received expert treatment by Tifani Blouin.

Aviva is awesome!
Like many guys, I’ve been going to the same barber for years, getting the same old haircut. I’m getting photos taken for work so I thought I’d try something new.
The entire experience at Keter was exceptional, from scheduling to shampooing. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted. I just told Aviva I wanted something more modern, but not too «wacky» (I am in a conservative profession). I couldn’t be happier with the result. Thanks, Keter and Aviva!

I came in to this salon for the first time. Wanted a very specific sun-​kissed, natural, subtle, balayage look, not too dramatic. Amy, colorist at Keter, knew exactly what I wanted. I showed her a couple pictures and she got to work! I am a person that NEVER gets my hair colored. She called me a «blank slate» something rare. She made me feel comfortable and by the end, the color was beautiful and exactly what I pictured it to be. Amy is truly a professional at what she does, and a perfectionist, which is what you need when it comes to your precious locks! If you want a specific color or look, Amy is your girl!

When I was covering my gray, Aviva did a beautiful job. She truly is a color artist. Now that my hair is it’s own natural color (s) (natural white is pretty amazing!), I’d still ask no one but Aviva to cut it. Worth every penny. No, more!

Went to the wrong location and had a rough start, but once I got in I was greeted with warm smiles and positive energy! Salon was very modern and clean! Very open space which made the place look bigger than it actually is.
Amy did my color and was flawless! I had so much blonde that I wanted to get rid off and now it doesn’t even look like it ever existed! Roxy was very personable and easy to talk to. Super friendly and helpful. Tiffany did the cut. She was very informative with all the products being used in my hair and reassured me that I was doing the right things at home.
Great experience overall. Very friendly and positive energy in this place. They validate parking for the lot across spengers, FYI. I stupidly paid for meter parking. –_​_​_​–

I’ve been seeing Amy for my color on a regular basis for over a year now and I can honestly say my hair has never looked better. I have really tough-​to-​color hair– super resistant grey, pulls warm, sensitive scalp… you name it, but Amy really understands how to fight those issues to give me exactly what I’m looking for. My hair always turns out really natural and dimensional, never looking like one solid color or like I have too much going on. She always gives a thorough consultation, asking lots of questions to get a true understanding of your goals. She also does a fabulous Victoria Secret-​esque blowout. She’s sweet, hilarious and fun to talk to. I can’t sing her praises enough!
Keter @ 4^th & U is a delightful salon. Everyone that works there is so sweet and friendly and they’re all super talented (Tifani does a great post-​color bang trim if your fringe needs a little help!). Always a pleasure to spend an afternoon there.

Letty is the absolute best! Creative, talented, excellent vision, and kind as well– a rare combo. No need to head to SF for a world class cut, style or dye– you can get it right here in Berkeley. The salon has all the perks too of a classy spot (delicious complimentary tea, etc), but with a delightful, down to earth crew. But honestly, I can’t say enough about Letty. We’ve gotten wild (purple hair) and chic. I leave every time feeling like a celebrity. And you will too, especially after her great head massage during the shampoo!

Tiffani Blouin just did my hair and I’ve already received numerous compliments. She made my long Asian hair flies, bouncy, and textured at the ends. I’m loving my #longlayers #asianhair

Tifani is AMAZING! She completely transformed my hair. I called in the morning asking specifically for her (based on several great Unilocal reviews on Tifani), and I was able to get right in that morning.
I showed her pictures of what I was thinking, and she promptly did something no stylist has ever done for me: she gave me recommendations about what would better suit me based on my hair type, eye color, cheekbones, hair color, etc. She demonstrated such knowledge about hair, coloring, and styling that I decided to give her free reign with my hair.
She more than exceeded my expectation. My bushy, unmanageable hair was transformed into a sleek, sexy, flirty cut with natural highlights, volume, and side-​swept bangs.
Additional bonuses: Park at Senger’s Parking lot and Keter will validate your parking. The staff is professional, friendly, and very kind. The salon is clean & adorable. Complimentary robes are offered for customers having their hair colored. The chairs and sinks are both adjustable for maximum comfort during hair washes. Relaxing head/​scalp massage was included in hair washing.

When I moved to Berkeley, I was shopping around for a great place to get my hair done. I color my hair red so it’s hard to find someone to trust to make sure it looks natural, but what you want too! I met Tifani and it was a match made in heaven!
The salon is great and everyone is always very friendly and welcoming! Tifani is great at listening to what I’m looking to do with my hair and making it a reality! I’ve had a few different looks with her and she gets it right every time! The color is beautiful and the cut is perfect. When I wanted to get more creative, she had great ideas (and talked me off the ledge when I got nervous about the change) and when I wanted to change it to something a little more low key she knew exactly what to do. I’m moving out of town and I’m on a mission to keep having her cut my hair! She can always recommend great products to use… and I actually use them!
Great salon! Everyone there would do a great job, but Tifani is a keeper! Thanks for everything!

Can I just first say that I adore Tifani! She is so sweet and does an awesome job!
Okay now let me tell you about my hair… it’s extremely thick, very curly AND dry.
I came in for a color and Tifani took the time to actually consult with me to figure out my hair needs/​goals. She recommended the best color option that would not make my hair more dry. After the color she also applied a hydrating mask. In the end I walked out with super hydrated and soft hair, with a beautiful violet tint.
And by the way she took the time to gently detangle my large head of hair…5 stars

I’ve been going to the same hairdresser since 1992. I moved and was in desperate need of a haircut and style. I read the reviews for Keter Salon and they were all great! So, I decided to give them a call. I was blessed to get an appointment the same day.
I went into the salon and checked in. They offered me some tea while I waited. Tia and I went over what I wanted. I gave her full control and was pleased with the end result. The conversation was amazing as well. She’s great!
If you’re new to the area or need a new stylist, try out Keter Salon and see Tia. :)