Now let me tell you. Im not one to write reviews, but I need to take the time to spread the word on this wonderful man is who SAVED me today! I started going to Rudolfo in 2007, I walked in to Oasis for a press and he whipped my hair into shape. I stayed with him up until 3 years ago when I decided to go natural and lock my hair. Two months ago I took on the big task of unlocking my dreads. For the last month or so I have been wearing my hair in its natural state trying to get it healthy again. Today I decided that I wanted to get my afro shaped, trimmed ever so slightly and I went to a salon on Lakeshore(which shall remain nameless until I get my money back) and the stylist butchered my flippin hair!!! She managed to undo all of my efforts and length in a matter of 30 minutes when all I wanted was a simple trim! I happened to run Rudolfo on lakeshore and he offered to fix my hair for free. He took me back to his salon, put me under the dryer and picked my hair out before shaping it. This woman chopped all my hair off and unevenly, he swooped in and saved me! Even though, I have to start all over again with growing out my hair, Im glad that Im reminded of how good of a stylist I’ve missed!
Denise S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakland, CA
Rudolfo is great! I’ve been going to him for about a year. On my first visit he made me feel really comfortable, not like salons I’ve gone to in the past. He’s very personable and knowledgeable about what he does. The salon is clean and a nice atmosphere. My hair is a lot healthier since I’ve started seeing Rudolfo.
Rachel R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakland, CA
Rudolfo brought my hair back to life! I’ve been receiving compliments on my hair since I have been seeing him. I’ve been choosy about hair stylist(I’ve only had 4 faithful stylists from the age of 5 until adulthood). My previous stylist, before Rudolfo, moved and I was left to do my hair myself for about 6 months. I was use to getting my hair done atleast every 5 weeks. I found Rudolfo on Unilocal last year and I have been coming to him ever since! Rudolfo suggested I use a different relaxer which made a world of difference. He also uses shampoos and conditioners where you can feel the magic working. Rudolfo provides quality, affordable hair maintenance and style… that’s why I’ve changed my salon visits from 5 weeks to every 2 weeks! He is ssooo worth coming to faithfully. When I’m under the hair dryer watching Rudolfo do his other client’s hair, they all come out looking amazing! Rudolfo is very talented and I feel he can do anyone’s hair: long or short, thick or thin, curly or straight.
Lynette R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manhattan, NY
I’ve been coming to Rudolfo for about a year now and I am sad that I will be moving out of the area so he can no longer do my hair. He is a pretty fast stylist(he finishes my relaxers in about two hours) and does a great job. He is really considerate about your needs, he even paid for half my cab ride when I needed to get back into Berkeley for a job interview. He also was willing to do my hair after hours so I could look fresh before I went out of town. His work is phenomenal and I would recommend him to anyone. I think he is especially good for college students, his prices are reasonable and the Oasis is just a 30 minute stop on the F bus.
Patrice W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Emeryville, CA
I have been coming to Rudolfo to get«my hair did» for about a year now since his arrival from the South. Fantastic work. He literally(not even kidding) bought my hair back from the dead after wearing hair pieces for around three years straight. I have always shied away from hair shops because I have had terrible experiences with those so called stylists that just wanna pay their light bill but can’t do hair, but I have never had that issue with him. Evah! Plus, I usually wear my hair short, and he is quite adept at styling short hair as well as my color I have added occasionally. Love Love LOVE him and you will too! Added bonus: the salon is clean and comfortable. No lil bay bays kids running amok. And his rates are affordable. So if your looking for a great hair stylist with experience who actually enjoys his job, who isn’t unstable and respects his clientele, I highy recommend mime.