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 1. Seven Salon

5358 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 601-7776

Categories: Hair Salons, Skin Care

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/14/2010

in between haircut trims? FREE. i heart seven!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/6/2009

    for nearly 27 years, i have been at war with my hair. being half african-american and half… Read more »

 2. David's Beautiful People

12121 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-2540

Category: Hair Salons

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2009

i have been going to david's beautiful people for about fifteen years now, and have let no one but nami touch my hair. keep in mind that this includes the years i was away at college, and the last 7 months since i moved to california. i plan to see…More »

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 3. Soleil Tanning Salons

2171 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-1155

Category: Tanning

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  7/28/2010

**please note this review does not pertain to tanning**

i suffer from an affliction that affects american women of all ages, and is called "share-the-store-itis." there is no known cure, but the main symptom is an uncontrollable urge to reveal the…More »

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 4. Advanced European Tailoring

2114 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-3881

Categories: Sewing & Alterations, Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  10/20/2010

up until now, my sartorial experience has pretty much been limited to watching say yes to the dress on my couch - basically, if it doesn't fit, i don't buy it. but when the 7 for all mankind warehouse sale came to the SF hilton, i was prepared for…More »

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 5. Crush

5550 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 653-1400

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2010

i'm a dress girl. short or long, a-line or empire waist, i love dresses. ask any of my friends, you will usually find me in a dress, unless i'm wearing leggings, which barely count as pants anyway. i own exactly two pairs of jeans - one pair of…More »

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 6. Crossroads Trading Co.

1901 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 775-8885

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights

4.0 star rating
  12/1/2011

great place to buy, not the easiest place to sell.

i first went to crossroads with the intent to fatten up my oh-so-slender wallet by getting rid of a few designer goods that i don't really wear. while i knew my christian dior purse and betsey…More »

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 7. Skin Fantastik

41 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 397-3700

Categories: Skin Care, Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2009

a wax is never a fun or pleasant experience. but it can be relatively painless and speedy, and most important, well-executed. with ilona, it is is all of these things. after being brutally rebuffed by bellapelle's online booking system, i scoped yelp…More »

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 8. BellaPelle Skin Studio

9 Maiden Ln
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-6384

Categories: Skin Care, Day Spas, Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Union Square

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/21/2011 ROTD 8/15/2011

it's not that often that i'm wrong, so when i am, i have no problem admitting it. i was utterly, and completely wrong about bellapelle.

first and foremost, yes; they expect that you confirm your appointment. apparently two years ago, this was a huge…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    6/25/2009

    i'm not too happy with bellapelle right now, but hopefully if i actually get to secure an… Read more »

 9. Anna Bella Nails

1979 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 649-1266

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  2/12/2010 First to Review

everyone knows that you don't always do work while you're at work (hello, aren't we all yelping from work right now?) for some people, the preferred way to kill time is facebook. for others, a simple chat at the water cooler works. but me? i like to…More »

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 10. UC Hair Salon & Waxing

2440 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-0873

Categories: Hair Salons, Hair Removal

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2009

shadia, shadia, shadia. what can i say? a bikini wax is never fun, but somehow i find myself looking forward to our little interactions. she has lightning-quick hands and did a fantastic job. plus, she's a little chatty which keeps you distracted…More »

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 11. Elmwood Nail Salon

2834 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-0526

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont

4.0 star rating
  5/8/2009

got a great mani here yesterday! good selection of polish colors (this is key), she amply massaged my hands and wrists, and she finished the mani really quickly - i was in and out in 45 min, totally dry. i do wish that they had better speakers; the…More »

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"you wouldn't like me when i'm hungry..."

Review votes:
1304 Useful, 1200 Funny, and 1192 Cool

Location

Washington, DC

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

TRAVEL, sunny days, champagne, cooking for friends, retail therapy, alcohol-induced frivolity, hiking and camping, red velvet cake, crossword puzzles, board games, charades, fresh flowers, high heels, summer thunderstorms, brunch, being a paparazzo, trying new foods

Find Me In

dupont circle or logan circle

My Hometown

the DC area

When I'm Not Yelping...

i'm seeking my bliss

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.smittenkitc...

The Last Great Book I Read

the girl with the dragon tattoo (yeah, i'm late!)

My First Concert

HFStival (RIP)

My Favourite Movie

the princess bride

My Last Meal On Earth

maryland crabcakes, shoestring fries, banana cream pie

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

i yelp during work hours

Most Recent Discovery

thanh long's roast crab - HOLY CRAB

Current Crush

joe manganiello