Revival Barber + Beauty

I wanted to like this place but I got a really, really bad haircut. I came in with very straight hair that was three months from a full buzz cut and that I'm planning on growing out, looking for a trim on the back and the sides. The barber only asked me two questions: medium or low fade? And have you ever had your hair thinned out? I left with very high sides and a shorter top, basically a flat top. Very unflattering for my face shape, even more than what I came in with. I couldn't see what he was doing and give feedback while it was happening because he turns you away from the mirror.

My hair is straight and the crown was almost getting to the length where it wouldn't stick straight out anymore, but the barber cut it back down so it will for the next 2-3 months. Fortunately it's winter and I can wear hats until spring. I cried when I got home and saw my hair. I would not recommend this place. I can't emphasize enough how bad my haircut is and how little I can do about it, the only thing I can take away from it is to take it as a lesson in speaking up in the moment ("ummm..feels like you're cutting kinda high up?" LOL)

Good luck to everyone else with bad haircuts.

YAY, Nadia! She is one of my favorite people in the world, and a highly-skilled stylist. I followed her from her previous salon, and plan to follow her for as long as she lets me. WIth Nadia, I feel comfortable, valued, and well-cared for. Every time I see her, I am promptly greeted with warm smiles and several offers of tea, water, or whatever I want. If I am extra lucky, there is even a cute dog to pet. Less than 5-minutes after I arrive, she'll usually have me sitting in her stylist chair, patiently listening as I list all of the reasons my hair sucks (I am usually transitioning from one haircut to another, and I have dark red hair that has turned to dingy gray and has never accepted highlights well). Nadia responds warmly and with confidence. She is one of the few stylists that I've ever met who doesn't seem overwhelmed by my thick, frizzy, red/gray hair. Instead she seems excited about this next phase on my hair journey...even suggesting the perfect shade for my eyes and skin tone.
She is sweet, considerate, and (above all) does a GREAT job. The color looks great, the frizz is tamed, and she always gives me great tips to keep my hair looking good until my next appointment.
I highly recommend Revival Barber + Beauty, both for Nadia's skills and her excellent customer service. It is a perfect salon experience! :)

I've been going to Kelly for years. I follow her if she ever moves salons. She's the best colorist, stylist, and will never let you leave looking messed up. She's more than worth her price. She can work with different hair types and can turn my natural jet black hair into a rainbow in one session. Kelly is the absolute best.

Gave Lucky two chances to give me a fade and a cut on top (long hair).

The first time, fade was tight/awesome. But he didn't do what I asked on top. Let it go.

Second time, I brought a picture. Again fade was tight but he gave me a fauxhawk, not at all what I asked or showed. I realized now that he turns you around so you can't see....probably not on purpose....likely just his artistic way so the patron can be in awe upon completion. But my sense is he does what he wants and interprets what is best based on what tou tell or show him. All good. And love his creativity.

But if you know what you want, it's a risk to go to him. He may get it right and it fits your taste. Didn't for me after 2x.

Not a negative review at all....but just not a good fit for me.

No big deal. Hair grows back. Just wanted to leave an honest review as it seems most people on yelp either leave some amazing or terrible...never anything useful. Just trying.

Today o visited Revival for the first time and I must it was a pleasant experience. I met Maddix the owner a very friendly young man. I felt great leaving with a nice haircut. There's plenty of parking and I shall return.

Timmony is wonderful. She gave me the pixie cut I've always wanted. Cannot think of higher praise !

Kelly is great! She always does a wonderful job with my cut and color, and she's a delight to talk to! I trust her recommendations and my hair has stayed very healthy after months of fashion color.

I am ashamed to admit that I have been cutting and bleaching my own hair during COVID. Even though I do have some knowledge from being a hair professional myself - all my efforts resulted in brassy yellow bands, fried ends, overprocessed roots, and inconsistent toning.

Imagine my embarrassment taking this wild mane to Kelly to do an extensive color correction. Kelly is my go-to for hair and I had been away from her for too long.

She was able to work her magic with not only doing an entire color correction and somehow getting my hair WHITE and evenly toned- but also an absolutely perfect cute bob.

Not only is she experienced and knowledgeable- she is confident, works quickly, and there is no dilly-dallying. I can't tell you how many other salons I have been to where I am stuck in a chair for 3-hour bleach and tone.

And finally- she is hilarious. Don't be fooled by her quiet demeanor- she has me cracking up while she is swiftly working. She is a dream and I trust my hair to no one else.

What a great find! I recently moved to the Berkeley area and was referred to Maddix by the owner where I used to get my hair cut in Los Angeles.

You can make your appointments here online. Once you come, there are a few parking stalls in front of the building that are free of charge.

The shops itself has such a great vibe and a fun, vibrant feel to it. From the art on the walls, to the details on the barber chairs, I just love everything about this place. It's even dog friendly (for well-behaved dogs) and they have dog treats in the sitting area.

I saw that Maddix does short hair so I booked an appointment with them. They did a great job on a standard haircut ($40.00) and did it so quickly which is amazing. I'm super happy I found this place and have already scheduled my next appointment!

I'm a non-binary person who has severe anxiety. I found Revival through strandsfortrans.com after I had a bad experience trying to book an appointment at another hair styling place. Timmony was so accommodating, understanding, and patient with me. I never felt so respected by a stylist. I'll never go to another place as long as I live in the Bay Area. I drove 45 minutes to my appointment and it was worth every minute! Thank you, Timmony, for making me feel more at home in my skin