Level 4 Salon

Level 4 Salon continues, thankfully, to focus on friendly and genuine service. The staff are down to earth, and talented. Ask for Kwandee for color and highlights - a former painter, he has a natural eye for color. He has done my highlights for 6 years, and he always gives my color just the right amount of 'pop' to look fresh and fabulous without being 'over done'. Nice!

Posted 03/22/06

Kwandee did a fantastic job on my very difficult hair color. I had a BAD hair color that took hours to fix--Kwandee was kind and patient and my hair turned out beautiful. I later had my hair cut by Berlin (who cut my husband's hair perfect) and that turned out very well, too! I recommend both highly.

Pros: Convenient, Friendly

Cons: Small

Posted 03/20/06

Kwandee is exceptional at hair coloring and highlighting...he definitely knows what he is doing and clearly loves what he is doing. For haircutting, Berlin, also knows what he is doing and understands different hair textures and give you the tools to work with the hair you have.
Corina has always been very kind and efficient in taking all my schedule changes!

Posted 03/19/06

First time at Level 4, after read so many great reviews. Thank you Berlin for such natural look hair cut, I just love it. I already got two nice feedbacks from my friends. And, my husband love it too.

Pros: comfort, professional

Posted 03/16/06

I came into the salon not knowing what I wanted done with my color and it was my first visit with kwandee. He really took the time to let me know what my options were and what he thought I would be happy with based on the ideas that I had. I'm extemely happy with how my hair turned out. He did a fantastic job.

Posted 03/16/06

Kwandee is the best color and highlight stylist! I am glad that he has found his home at Level 4 Salon, as the service is professional, relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Kwandee has been highlighting my har for the past 10 years, and I strongly recommend him. He is consistent, recommends the latest trends if that is what you are after, changes my color according to the season as well as my mod!
TRY, YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK once you have worked with Kwandee

Pros: Excellen Service, Comfort, Style

Cons: Parking, Cost

Posted 03/12/06

Letisha has been cutting/coloring my hair for three years, in three different salons. She is very talented and knowledgeable about how hair will behave with different cuts/styles. I was really scared to put any dye in my naturally dark blonde hair, but she highlights it in a way that looks beautiful and natural. What's most important for me is that I can trust her. The cuts are always good and she works with me to make my cut/color ideas work. Last but not least, her rates are reasonable and consistent.

Pros: Letisha!, Professional, Flexible schedule

Posted 03/10/06

although each time I go, I've had a different stylist, I walk away with a great haircut I absolutely love. The best time to go is during the day midweek where it's most relaxing.

Posted 03/10/06

My friends and I have been going to Kwandee for hair color for over 10 years and LOVE him. He is an exceptionally talented colorist who has been generating wonderful compliments on my hair from others for as long as I have used him. We have all followed him around San Francisco and now that he is at Level 4, we are all extremely happy. None of us would consider going to anyone else!! He is the best!

Pros: reasonable cost, easy appointments, close to work

Posted 03/05/06

Kwandee, Thanks again for always keeping me blond and smiling. I trust you completely and I never hesitate to recommend you to friends. So happy you are back in SF.

Posted 03/04/06

I went to this place, the receptionnist was rude and the stylist wasn't a stylist but maybe
a peanuts seller!!!

don't go there!!!!

Pros: zero

Cons: zero

Posted 03/03/06

Thank you for your great job! Your hands are the best! My hair is gorgeous after your work!

Posted 03/02/06

Kwandee did an excellent job dying my hair to a darker shade of brown. It looks great! He even styled it afterwards free of charge. Everyone there is very friendly and helpful. I will certainly be back again.

Posted 03/01/06

I was very happy to have found THE hair salon that I could go to regularly for my highlights. Kwandee did a very good job on my hair and as a color professional, he knew exactly what I wanted!! I'm very happy!!! Thanks Kwandee!!!!=) You're in my schedule book for all my highlighting needs!!!

Pros: Nice people, Affordable, Good quality service

Cons: N/A

Posted 02/25/06

All my friends in LA pay about $400 to have their color done by the same colorists that do celebrity hair. I get the same quality for so, so much less. For gorgeous, sexy color and/or highlights, Kwandee is the best. I've also seen him work wonders on very damaged hair and make incredible corrections, restoring hair to an amazing degree. He'll give you what you want, which is rare.

Posted 02/23/06

Kwandee has been doing my hair for 10 years. I started seeing Kwandee to correct a bad color job and damage. He makes my hair look great everytime even though my hair is hard to do. Kwandee manages to keep the red tones down and give me a great natural brown hue that I just love. When I had a color accident somewhere else, Kwandee figured out an inventive way to hide the stains without a damaging process. He gives great advice, but will let you make the decision on how you want your hair to look. You'll never walk out with something you didn't want.

Posted 02/23/06

I have recently moved to the bay area and have been looking for a hair dresser for months. Joo was great!! I will definately be returning for another Level 4 experience

Posted 02/22/06

I've been seeing Joo for about four years and she's the best. She cuts and colors my hair and its fabulous every time. She always changes it up every so often so that I'm in style but without being pushy. She never does anything that I'm not comfortable with. She seems to always just know what I would look good with. She pampers me and I always leave feeling like a princess.

Pros: good atmosphere

Posted 02/21/06

I had my diffucult hair done by Tatyana. She is such an awesome professional. She cut, colored, and blew dried my hair. I have had my hair done at many upscale salons, but she beats them all. I would highly recommend her!

Posted 02/20/06

I am a picky customer when it comes to my haircut, and I'm sure I've driven many a hairstylist crazy with my requests. But I've been seeing Tatyana for 3 month now and she puts up with me AND gives consistent, excellent cuts!

Again a got a beautiful cut and got tons of compliments at work the next day. I'm definitely going back to Tatyana.

The salon is calming; no head-banging music, just peaceful music that relaxes the soul.

Posted 02/19/06

Leticia has been cutting my hair for almost 10 years. I always get wonderful comments and compliments from her cuts. Every friend I have referred to he has been extremely satisfied. I just can't imagine anyone else doing my my hair!!! Try her, you'll be hooked like I am!

Posted 02/19/06

Level 4 Salon nice and relaxing atmosphere. The service I received from Joo was EXCELLENT. She takes extra care to ensure the client is fully satisfied. Joo knows how to deliver outstanding results.

Posted 02/15/06

I had already written a glowing review back in February for Kwandee / Level Four, but after getting my hair done again I decided I had to repost and emphasize again to the world - Kwandee is awesome. I'm getting questions every day on my bordeaux-colored hair (I have Asian hair that's difficult to color, but Kwandee brought out a deep red that was exactly what I had in mind) and I keep referring everyone to Level Four. Kwandee can work wonders - he'll get exactly the results you want, and gives great tips on keeping your hair shiny, healthy and beautiful. I'm going to Philadelphia in a couple months but am definitely returning to SF to get my hair done by Kwandee whenever I can!

Pros: Kwandee

Posted 02/10/06

Joo is a very talented stylist and she is definately an asset to your salon. I am always satisfied with my haircut & color

Posted 02/04/06

Very relaxed atmosphere and I happen to adore my person, Latisha.

Posted 02/03/06

I just started going to Letisha at Level 4 Salon. I heard about her from seeing someone on the street who had the most adorable short haircut. Having asked her who was her hairsylist, I was referred to Letisha. I have been twice and have not at all been disappointed. I have VERY curly hair and she is the first hairstylist that I have been to that actually knows how to handle my texture of hair. I have to believe that if she is good with my hair, she would be amazing with pretty much any hair texture. She is creative, professional and beautiful to boot. The salon atmosphere is friendly and very professional. I highly recommend it.

Posted 01/29/06

Great place for a haircut. I've been a fan of Letitia's for a few years now, and enjoy visiting her in Level 4's nice, low-key, non-fussy, non-rushed atmosphere. A good number of my friends go to Letitia, as well.

Pros: Haircut, Price, Atmosphere

Posted 01/29/06

I have been using the services of Berlin for over 10 years! He is an excellent stylist and I highly recommend him for color or a cut! He styled my daughter's hair for her wedding, as well as my hair and another daughter's and did a terrific job all the way around. He is always curteous and timely and a terrific person. You will be extremely satisfied with his services, as well as the comfort of the salon.

Posted 01/29/06

Until yesterday I would have said that Jenny, also from Level 4, was the best stylist I ever had. But then I met Berlin. WOW. Now I think it is a tie! I decided to stay at Level 4 after Jenny moved away because I had seen Berlin do beautiful work on others. He gave me gorgeous blonde highlights and probably the most fabulous (and different!) haircut I have ever had. He seemed to know immediately what would look great on me. Plus, I was able to completely replicate the look at home with almost no effort. Obviously, it is a great cut. Even my husband, who is clueless about hair, said "WOW!" This salon is great. Although it has the two best stylists I've EVER had (and I moved here from NYC!), the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is down-to-earth. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Pros: Jenny (miss you!), Berlin, great value

Cons: none yet!

Posted 01/28/06

I just had my color(highlights) done by Kwandee for the 1st time. He got to know me and what I'm comfortable with and then made recommendations for some changes from what I had been doing for a long time. The results were fantastic. I would highly recommend Kwandee for hair color. You will be in good hands!

Posted 01/26/06

I have been following Berlin where ever he goes for 15 +/- years. I am always 100% satisfied with Berlin. I have always trusted him with my haircuts and styling needs. He treats me so good. Sometimes when I go for my haircut, I just sit down in the chair and say "just keep me in style" and I always get the perfect haircut and color. My husband always loves the way my hair looks and that is because Berlin does a wonderful job. I even get compliments from people I don't even know about the way my hair looks. I think Berlin is the best. Otherwise, I wouldn't have him be my hairstylist for so long.

Pros: professional service, products to buy, keeps me in style

Posted 01/25/06

I read all the reviews before I came to Level 4 Salon. Like you, I was excited, however, I was greatly disappointed at the level of service. My hair was cut by BERLIN and he was atrocious! He was absolutely rude, rough, and unprofessional. He was definitely not worth the money! He did not offer any suggestions on styles, like other professional stylist. He constantly pulled my hair while combing and drying me hair--very insensitve. He would also talk inappropriately to other people and ignore you as if you did not exist. My haircut was horrible, very unprofessionally cut and styled. I will never ever get my haircut by Berlin every again!!!!!! Definitely not worth your money or time.

Cons: Bad Service, Rude, Expensive

Posted 01/19/06

Level 4 is a perfect place for hair. It is small, personal & really chic in an understated way. The ambience reflects the quality of service as well a really nice low key place to go & get your ahir done. My fave is Berlin who has beend doing my hair for years. He is a geniious at color as well as gives a mighty fine cut. He is really a jewel!

Pros: small, good music, quiet

Posted 01/18/06

This is definitely the place to get exactly what you want. I explained to Kwandee the color and look that I wanted to acheive, and I walked away with all of my expectations met. The salon is relaxed and bright and somewhat of a retreat. I highly recommend Level 4 to everyone.

Posted 01/18/06

I love what Berlin does with my hair. Everytime I walk out of the salon I feel like a new person! He always picks the perfect color for the season and cuts my hair exactly as I need him to. He also does not recommend unnecessary procedures (to make a buck) and I appreciate that. And he's kind. I consider him a friend.
I have given Berlin's name to many people. They ask, "Who does your hair? It always looks so good." Berlin's "hair" knowledge is worth the commute from Walnut Creek.
The salon is calming; no head-banging music, just peaceful music that relaxes the soul.
Thank you Level 4 for always paying close attention to the needs of your clients.

Pros: Kind employees, Expert Stylists, Calming environment

Posted 01/12/06

I am a picky customer when it comes to my haircut, and I'm sure I've driven many a hairstylist crazy with my requests. But I've been seeing Letisha for almost 3 years now and she puts up with me AND gives consistent, excellent cuts! She is creative, precise and talented while remaining warm and down to earth (rare in most hairdressers these days!). I always leave her chair feeling much better than when I came in. I also love the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at this salon, no attitude or pretentiousness, just good people.

Pros: friendly staff, great haircuts, convenient location

Cons: tough parking

Posted 01/10/06

I called level 4 for a colour after suffering a bad colour job at another salon the week earlier. I made and appointment with Kwandee and was thrilled with with the results!!!! He spent alot of time talking with me to understand what I was after and explain what he was going to to with my hair. The colour turned out fabulous!!!!!! The salon itself is great; modern and sleek without being too impersonal and most importantly - snooty. All the staff were really freindly and made you feel comfortable. Having just moved to San Francisco I'm glad I've found a stylist and salon I'm comfortable with. The price was really reasonable, much cheaper than what I paid for the disaster the week before. I'd recommend Kwandee and Level 4 to anyone.

Pros: atmosphere, location, caring staff

Posted 01/08/06

I picked up the card for this salon at my coffee cart and it turned out to be a great experience. I don't have a lot of time or money to get my hair done and they took great care of me. I had a haircut and partial highlight. It was a little pricey but they gave me a first time discount which made it affordable. I've been very pleased with the color and the cut and I think it will last a while. I recommend this salon if you're looking for a good cut and don't like a lot fo frills at your salon. I tend to go for the more minimal places and this was perfect. All the services but not a lot of extraneous fluff.

Pros: skill of stylists, no loud music, not a big scene

Cons: a little pricey

Posted 01/03/06

The receptionist was very freindly and helpful when I called to make an appointment. On the day I arrived, I was offered tea, etc. and made to feel very welcome. The energy in the salon was very upbeat, yet relaxing. Stephens consulted with me as to what hair color would work best with my natural skin tone and eye color, I felt completely at ease. He mixed colors to create a unique shade for me and when he was finished, I had movie star hair! He's a brilliant stylist-colorist and I was very, very happy with my beautiful new hair color! My friends, family and colleagues all complemented me on my new look and I feel fabulous! I'm so happy to have found my very own hair genius and I'll be going back to see Stephens again and again! I highly recommend Level 4 Salon.

Pros: Convenient location, friendly staff, great interior

Cons: none

Posted 12/20/05

Ive been a client of Kwandees since about 1990. A couple of years ago he left town and by the time he returned and contacted me, my hair was back to its natural boring brown. It was worth the wait! My cut and color is really unique and my hair is totally CONDITIONED - soft, shiny, and radiant. I got raves at the office! Thanks, Kwandee and all the cool staff at Level 4. Check it out! Convenient location and a lot of glamour for the buck.

Posted 11/29/05

I had been going to Petaluma for a stylist that does a great long haircut with layers and found that it was a treck to go there this time around. I looked in the city and found that Level 4 Salon had great reviews from citysearch and decided to make an appointment with Claudia. She was great-very personable and relatable. My cut turned out fantastic and I look forward to going back again and telling everyone I know about Level 4. I wasn't interested in the new customer discount since I think it dampers some stylists view of thier tip, but Claudia sure made my day and Thank You!

Posted 11/22/05

I got a beautiful cut and got tons of compliments at work the next day. I'm definitely going back.

Posted 11/18/05

For great color and a fun time Kwandee is man for you. He knows his color! I have never had a bad experience. Highly recommend him!

Posted 11/17/05

I was in town from Dallas and had the absolute pleasure of having my hair cut & styled by Claudia. It turned out fantastic. She listened with interest, asked relevant questions, and told me in advance what she wanted to do. The whole experience was great. I highly recommend this salon and especially Claudia. Money well spent!

Posted 11/16/05

I'll tell you!!!! my HAIR!!!! What an awful experience!!!! this place is so not what the web site says it is!!! The stylist "razored" my hair and it is a mess!! I'm not sure she knew what she was doing? I feel like it has been carved like a holiday turkey!! The atmosphere is really bare and un inviting! When i was served a cup of coffee from the so called "espresso bar" it was no better than a cup of instant coffee!! I was hoping to also get a mani/pedi as offered on the web site and I was told that they do not offer those services! This place really needs to live up to what they offer!! The other reviews seem so amazing and nice but given my experience I have to ask..."what am I missing??"

Pros: none!

Cons: over priced, uninviting

Posted 11/15/05

I discovered Level 4 Salon through City Search. Every good thing these reviews say is true.
The staff is really friendly and welcoming, and Claudia did a wonderful job with my curly, previously unruly hair. She asked a lot of questions and then did an initial "shaping" on my dry hair, explaining cutting curly hair when it's wet and has been combed straight is unpredictable, because you don't know what the curl is going to do (makes perfect sense!) She then washed it and shaped it a bit more. I am so happy with the results. Claudia is my new regular hairdresser.

Pros: Friendly Service, Good hair products, Knows curly hair

Cons: I can't think of any!

Posted 11/08/05

I first tried Level 4 after reading the great reviews online-- and wondered - what's the catch? Turned out, there wasn't any. I'm new to the city, and a previous salon kinda messed up my hair, thinning it out more than I liked. Steven did an amazing job of fixing this and got my hair back to looking the way I like it again! I'm definitely going back, and only here! A must try in my opinion.

Pros: great stylists, affordable

Posted 10/19/05

My husband and I recently moved here and left behind an amazing stylist in L.A. After trying a few over-priced and mediocre places around town, we came upon Level 4 through Citysearch. We had no idea if the reviews were accurate but after two wonderful experiences with Claudia, I concur with other positive comments here. Claudia is fantastic. Not only is she a nice person, she listens which is a rare commodity. More importantly, she has the talent and skill to deliver the cut. My husband's hair still looks great, a month later, and I walked out with a style nearly identical to what I had envisioned. The salon itself is comfortable and unpretentious, but the attitude is nothing short of professional. We will both be back and are grateful to have found a place we like so much in our new town.

Pros: Great Staff, Professional Cut, Good Location

Posted 10/11/05

Berlin has always cut my hair and kept it current. It grows out and still gets compliments. He has truly made my hair my best asset. His strength as a stylist allows him to handle any of my girlfriends that I bring to him. He can transform them. I wouldn't use anyone else. Its why I drive 45 miles to see him and the staff of Level 4. They are that good.

Pros: excellent environment, undivided attention, honest

Posted 10/10/05

ask for Leticia... she's amazing, i've never had more compliments on my hair...

Posted 10/08/05