When customers step into Lena's Nails, they are welcomed by a golden Chinese lucky cat waving its mechanical paw in greeting. This small family business offers facial waxing and manicure/pedicure nail services, including gel nails and acrylic tips. The three pedicure chairs tucked away in the corner are a good bet for pampering your tired dogs.
Founded in April of 2008, C-J's is a one-stop beauty shop housed in a tucked-away bungalow. Customers can walk away with a new haircut, a new spray tan and even a new purse, since the salon also carries an assortment of fashion accessories. C-J's staff is reflective of Castro Valley's diverse community, and can speak four languages: English, Cantonese, Spanish and German. Co-owner Cheryl Leydecker says that what makes the salon unique is the way the stylists work as a team. And Tony, one of the four in-house stylists, can break the pH balance of human hair down to a science. Just ask him.
Reflections of Hair offers a variety of hair care services, including hair cuts and shaves. The shop features leather couches and a stained-wood interior.
When Nancy Nguyen opened the salon that bears her name, her oldest son was 5 years old. Now, he's almost 11. The years she has spent cutting and styling hair for Castro Valley residents has given her expertise in everything from styling to a knowledge about what products are best for her customers. Affordable rates include a $50 hair coloring and a $10 child's haircut.
Conveniently located in the 580 Marketplace, this boutique-style nailcare shop provides a full range of services for its patrons, including manicures and pedicures. Customers can expect reclining massage lounges clad in leather while enjoying the services.
Stacy Monroe's Salon & Spa brings upscale and professional services to downtown Castro Valley. One step inside and guests are greeted by a professional staff with an attention to detail. This boutique spa located across from the Safeway Shopping Plaza on Redwood Road boasts a full range of products and services to make that special day memorable.
Thanks to their friendly expertise and genuine interest in making customers look their best, owner Marsha and her crew of stylists at Innovations have earned a loyal customer base. Marsha has a great reputation for spending lengthy amounts of time discussing different options with her customers while also telling it like it is — in other words, customers won't leave with a hairstyle that doesn't suit them. The salon is a small space full of mirrors, with a sunlit seating area near the door stocked with magazines to inspire innovation.
Bursting with chatter and business, Hair It Is is an established community hair salon. It is located next to Wells Fargo, in a small shopping center with a free parking lot. Don't let its austere storefront fool you -- when the door is propped open on hot days, you can peek inside and see that these stylists are ready to let their hair down.
Tucked behind Liquor King and near the European Market you'll find this quaint little boutique salon owned by Maya Yi. Park in any of the shade-covered spaces and prepare to be pampered by Maya and her staff. Maya Hair Salon is a full-service salon offering nail and hair care.
As the name suggests, Hair & Nails 2000 is a full-service salon that offers hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, nail repair and beauty products. Friendly service and reasonable prices make this salon popular with its customers. Bring the whole family, Hair & Nails specializes in hairstyling for men, women and children.
