The Glam Experience
Hair salon in Berkeley, CA
The Glam Experience is a Berkeley hair business at 2103 Woolsey Street, Suite 1. Its menu covers color, hair services, updos and wedding hair, with the largest share of options focused on hair extensions, weaves, relaxers and silk presses.
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The Glam Experience is a Berkeley hair business at 2103 Woolsey Street, Suite 1. Its menu covers color, hair services, updos and wedding hair, with the largest share of options focused on hair extensions, weaves, relaxers and silk presses.
Owner Charita Hunter is the stylist behind the business and has 20 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She describes the aim of the studio as keeping hair healthy while styling it creatively.
Many services are priced by what the hair needs. Color prices start at $30 for a perimeter color and rise for full highlights, which take 60 minutes or more. Sew-ins and weaves are priced by the install and include the bundle count noted on each service, with extra bundles charged per bundle. A free-standing consultation of 20 minutes, for $25, lets clients talk through options, pricing and products and have their hair condition and type assessed before booking a larger service.
Booking has some specific rules. Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. Several services ask for a deposit at booking, ranging from $20 to $100. Cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead, and no-shows, are charged a 25% fee.
The salon is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 8:30 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The booking page shows 47 reviews.
The salon's stated focus is healthy hair alongside creative styling, with options presented after a consultation.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Color services include a perimeter color for weave installs, color per weave bundle, full head color for grey coverage, double processing with prelightening and toning, and full highlights.
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Perimeter Color $30
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Coloring Per Weave Bundle $45+
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Full Head Color (Grey Coverage) $75+
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Double Processing Color $175+
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Full Highlights $200+
The largest group covers consultations, trims, protein and scalp treatments, relaxers, haircuts and short styling, silk presses, weave and extension installs, removals and wig installs, plus some curl and ponytail styles.
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Protein Treatment $20
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Quick Weave / U Part Removal $25+
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Scalp Detox $25
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Trim $25
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Additional Added Bundles $30
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Perimeter Relaxer $30
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Haircut Add On Service $45
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Curls Only / Wand Curls $50
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Sew In Weave Removal $50+
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Wash & Braid Down $60
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Short Styling $85
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Silk Press $85
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Weave Wash & Tightening $85
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Short Style & Clean Up Cut $95
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Sleek Extended Ponytail $120
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Haircut Plus Styling $130+
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Premium Relaxer Service $140+
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U Part Wig Install $140
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Relaxer Touch Up /Short Styling $155
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Quick Weave $175
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Virgin Relaxer $180
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Premium Short Cut $185+
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Integrated Weave $200+
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Half Up, Half Down Sew In $250
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Sew In w/ a Closure $275
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Traditional Sew In $275
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Custom Wig/ U Part Unit $325+
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Tape In Extension Service $325
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Micro Links w/ I-tips $500+
Updos cover special occasion pin-up styles and French roll or twist styles, with wash and styling included.
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UPDO 10 min / 90 min · $95
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UPDO (1 option) $95+
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UPDO French Roll / Twist (1 option) $95+
Wedding services include a consultation focused on the bride's chosen hairstyle, bridesmaid styling, and wedding day styling with travel and touch-ups priced separately.
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Wedding Hair Consultation $150
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Bridesmaid's Hair $175+
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Wedding Day Styling $300
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Consultation $25
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Hair extension work, including sew-ins, closures, integrated weaves, tape-ins, micro links with I-tips and custom wigs or U part units
- Relaxer services from perimeter touch-ups to virgin relaxers, with conditioning masks and styling included
- Silk press and short cut services, with a separate premium short cut
- Bridal and wedding services, including a consultation, bridesmaid styling and wedding day styling
- In-person Buy Now, Pay Later for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval required
- Wand curls are an extra $15 because they take additional time
- Good for
- Clients getting a sew-in, weave or wig install
- Relaxed or natural hair needing a silk press or relaxer
- Clients wanting grey coverage or full color
- Brides and bridal parties
- Clients who want a consultation before choosing a service
- Clients planning longer appointments, since many services run 90 minutes or more
- Treats
- Hair extension installs and removal
- Protective styling
- Relaxing and straightening
- Grey coverage
- Full color and highlights
- Scalp build-up or dryness after weave removal
- Wedding hair
- Dull or damaged ends
- Techniques
- Sew-in weave
- Sew-in with closure
- Integrated weave
- Tape-in extensions
- Micro links with I-tips
- Custom wigs and U part units
- Quick weave and U part installs
- Silk press
- Relaxer, including virgin relaxers and touch-ups
- Perimeter color
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