la Princesse Salon and Spa

I was on time for my first appointment with Linda Pham. She was working on another client when I arrived. Why bother with appointment. She finally got to me 20 minutes later. She cut my hair unevenly and promised to fix it after my manicure/pedicure. She kept me sitting with my wet hair and went to chat with another client. After 30 minutes, I left without manicure/pedicure, hair fixed.

No a place for me. By the way, Linda Pham is the owner of the Salon.

I'm a fairly new customer to this establishment (May 2007), but I have already received several of their services: brow shaping (tweezing), lip wax, bikini wax, makeup application for special occasion, lash extensions, and Brazilian wax. I've been happy and satisfied with all of the services mentioned. Both Linda and Jenny are friendly, professional and thorough -- I don't feel like I'm being rushed in my treatments nor are products forced upon me. I'm looking forward to trying more of their services which range from hair to nails to face and body. Take a look at their website and you'll see for yourself the wide range of services to choose from. I'm glad I came across La Princesse and I will (and have) recommend them to friends and family!

Pros: Wide range of services: hair, nails, massages, makeup application, waxing

I have been going to La Princesse for almost 2 years now. I enjoyed the convenience of a fantastic salon when I lived in Alameda and still make the trek even after moving to the Oakland Hills. Linda worked wonders for my hair and introduced me to waxing. Everyone is so professional and truly seem to love what they do. Prices are high but reasonable for an upscale salon and surely worth it. Try them out and you'll find your perfect salon.

I have been a client of John for several years. He is the only hairstylist I can trust to cut my hair. Even though it is a long way for me to travel to Alameda for my hair appointment, it is well worthy. (I went to other salons after John left his previous one. It was a disater and my hair was a mess.)
Additionally, John never use any pressure to sell you anything and is always eager to help with your request.
Highly recommend him and the salon.

La Princesse in Alameda is the place to go for a good hair-cut. I always request Linda Pham. She does an excellent job and is very personable. Linda has been cutting my hair since 1998 and I always request her. I have not used the other services at La Princesse, but I get a consistently good hair-cut each time. The staff is friendly, the interior is bright and parking is easy to find. Accept no substitutes - ask for Linda Pham!

Pros: Consistently good cut, good value, easy street parking in neighborhood, easy-going staff
Cons: Linda Pham is good, so she's often booked up. Call ahead.