Teresa Garday is 66 going on 40! She has the energy, zest, positivity, and the confidence expected on a younger woman! She has the amazing ability to help you try to change your hairstyle without looking like a 79 year old woman trying to look like 40 or 50! I recently saw a young local musician with the mane of three people, have his hair cut! She has known this man since he was an infant! She transformed him into an awesome rock star with shorter hair, but the cut was magnificent! Delightful, a closet therapist, you will feel like you have left her salon with a hundred pound bag of potatoes off your back! A storyteller, if you are open minded, she will remind you of the importance of memories! The importance of positivity! She is a Mortal Human Guardian Angel! I was for forty years in education in Los Angeles County! The Best of the Best! Trust her styling recommendations. She thinks Outside the Box! An influencer, but not the kind d who manipulate you, but, rather, give you confidence! read more

I would like to express my dissatisfaction with the service I received. I scheduled the appointment in person and was informed of the price for a simple curling service. On the day of the appointment, I was attended by a stylist who clearly lacked the necessary skills. The result was completely unsatisfactory, leaving my hair looking damaged and very different from what I had requested. I would like to emphasize that this was on my wedding day, which made the situation even more distressing. Another stylist attempted to intervene, but the result could not be corrected. Additionally, I was charged a higher amount than what had been previously agreed upon. Due to this experience, I had to rely on a friend, with very limited time before my event, to try to fix my hair. Given the circumstances, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this establishment. read more

Theresa is a fine stylist with a great personality and super sense of humor. She is always willing to go out of her way to fit you into her schedule. read more

My long hair was driving me bonkers - constantly in my face, filling my brush with long strands of gray hair, plugging the shower drain, wrapping itself around my electric toothbrush, and making me look so much older! After growing my hair out for 3 years, I realized I'm no longer a 16 year-old high school girl and long hair does not suit my 65 year-old self! After doing my due diligence on Yelp, reading Yelper reviews and reviewing photos posted by happy customers, I landed on Accent on Hair and booked an appointment with the owner, Teresa. When I arrived, I told Teresa that I was looking for a big change. We looked at several photos I brought with me, discussed how much time I want to spend styling my hair (none), how short I wanted to go (short pixie), as well as my face shape (oval) and hair type (thick, straight). Teresa then went to town, working her magic on my long mop of gray hair. While she worked, we had a nice conversation about her salon (she opened it 35 years ago) and herself (she once jumped out of a perfectly good airplane). In between she would ask me questions about the cut. When she finished, I was very happy with my new haircut! I have subsequently received so many compliments and I love how easy it is to just wash-and-wear without any effort. Better yet, I didn't have to break the bank to get my new haircut! I definitely recommend you take your pandemic locks over to Accent on Hair and let Teresa work her magic. read more

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I went in to get an entirely new hair makeover, and was excited to meet the stylist, Linda. I had long hair, mid-back length, and came prepared to cut it short into some kind of pixie style. I wasn't too picky, as I wanted something shorter and showed Linda a picture, CLEAR picture, of what I was aiming for and asked if she could achieve this color (Platinum) and style(Pixie ...ish). (See picture). Linda looked at it and assured me she could handle it. Everyone in the salon seemed excited as I was cutting the long hair off and it was a great vibe. Linda was so kind and assured me she'd been in the hair business for over four decades, so naturally I felt I was in great, experienced, hands. Linda did the cut first, and it came out pretty good, as I like a little messy ish look, bed head, spiky look. Then..... the color. This process turned into a royal disaster. Linda applied the bleach coloring directly to my hair and scalp, placed me under a dryer for around 30 mins. Upon checking the coloring change, the color wasn't taking... I looked like a "sunflower", in Linda's words. I still felt this was a process and she knew what to do. Of course, I've had Platinum hair before, and knew it was achievable. Linda seemed to be a little confused, concerned and began explaining to me that it "may take a couple sessions" to reach the right color. Now I'm confused, and began thinking that this wasn't normal and I've never endured "stages" at any hair Salon requiring me to come back in a week or two. Remember, I provided a picture and inquired if the look could be accomplished, and Linda said yes. At this time, I'm concerned and definitely wasn't leaving with yellow hair! So, as a fair person, I suggested to Linda that maybe we should just go darker and clean it up. After all, about 5 hours had passed. I knew I was paying for my color and cut, and wanted something I could live with. It was at THIS time, Linda completely changed her attitude and got extremely annoyed and irritated at my mere suggestion! I was stunned a bit. She said "uhhh, after all this work I've stood here and done for you to get the color you want and NOW you want it dark". I couldn't believe she said that, whereas in fact, I was trying to help her fix her sunflower mess. I understood she was tired, as was I. Hence, wanted to just get it done and get out! But, Linda wanted to trying bleaching it again but was concerned about burning my hair and scalp and instructed me to tell her when I felt it burning to much. After about 20 mins I couldn't take the dryer anymore. My scalp was red, tender, and felt burned. Linda was sympathetic and apologized. After rinsing the color out, it was now a mellow yellow, not bright, more whitish, but clearly not a silver platinum. Thankfully, Teresa, the salon owner was still there and Linda asked her what she would do. At this point, Teresa stepped in, knew what to do and applied the foil strips and color, wrapped the foil strips to retain the heat, effectively activating the color. I knew this was the correct process, having experienced it before. Why Linda didn't do it this, correct, way to begin with, I don't know. Teresa saved the day and did so quickly and I give TERESA 5 STARS. I give Linda 2 stars because it was a decent cut. Now, the aftermath... I left, went and got gas and took a picture in my truck window of what I looked like and this was directly after leaving the salon. My hair is a white platinum and no yellow. I didn't like it at all, honestly. I just didn't like the color on me and did what some may think is a CRAZY idea..... The next morning I went to Wal-Mart, bought some brown hair dye, went home and dyed my hair dark, and surprisingly it didn't come out to bad at all! I like it and am posting pictures as it is today. No dryer, or heat applied and it came out great. (Side note, the next morning I discovered my head/scalp has small blisters from being burned). In closing, I was given another blow by Linda at the end when it came time to pay... $300.00!!!!! I paid 300 dollars to have my scalp burned, and for the owner to fix her color mess, because she couldn't achieve it. I was shocked. I think Teresa should've gotten a piece of that payment, however she had left to go home before I left. In all, this was just my experience. It's a great salon, and pretty good vibe. read more

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Teresa is AMAZING! My hair comes with a very distinct challenge that has affected the out come of my hair cuts since childhood. Only three people, in my 49 years of paying for hair cuts, have mastered the ability to make my cut look Marvelous! Teresa does a Great job. She also makes the time in her chair, fun and quick. Her salon is always busy with so many clients and though she is that busy, anytime I recommend someone to her she finds a way to see them right away. She has been taking care of my hair for several years. Highly recommend her. Her prices are very reasonable. Give her a call today. read more

Thank you to Teresa for being so kind, funny and great at what she does!!! Not only did she trim my hair in a lovely, longer "bob", but she made me feel really special doing it. I'm a 70-year-old first timer here, but will be back!!! read more

Linda was great! Fit me in for a cut and blow dry. I'm not good at describing hair styles but Linda patiently listened and went to work. Finished cut was just what I wanted. Thanks Linda! read more

This is an updated review. Linda gives a good haircut but I won't be returning as I think she is not professional 1) I was tired of listening to Linda's political views and conspiracy theories.2) I got a call and was told Linda was running late-no problem- but when I got there Linda's customer thanked her for "squeezing her in". I didn't appreciate having my appointment delayed so that another client could be accommodated. read more

First time at Accent on Hair. Teresa, owner of Accent on Hair, is a lovely and excellent hairdresser. I moved here from Los Angeles in August and after 25 years with the same hair stylist, I was really scared about changing. Had a few false starts with others in the area, but really liked Teresa from the moment I spoke with her on the phone. She's down to earth, wastes no time, and really knows her stuff when it comes to color. For my haircut, which I still love from my past stylist, she followed the exact lines and only took off exactly the amount I asked her to do. I gave her free rein for the base color and highlights, and they came out perfectly. So happy to have found her. read more

I have difficult hair: corse, curly, cowlicks. I needed a cut and looked to Yelp for direction. I chose Accent on Hair because the woman in the photo was a mature person without lacework or weird hair extensions. Theresa, the owner, is a magician. She gave me a great cut. My husband was so impressed, he went to her as well. There is a great mani/pedi professional in the shop: Cheri. I had a pedicure, one of the best I've experience. It included a reflexology treatment. Me feet felt so much better and my husband made an appointment. The two of us had three reflexology appoints with great effect. I highly recommend Theresa and Cheri. read more

This was my first visit to Accent on Hair. 5-star all the way -- highly recommended! Teresa, the owner of the salon, cut my hair. She is charming, so nice, very talented with hair, and listens carefully to what you want. Teresa did a great job cutting the long, overgrown mop on my head. Her prices are very reasonable, and the salon is conveniently-located on 111 in Palm Desert. Awesome experience! read more

Theresa G did a great job on my hair and made the whole experience pleasant. Great cut, Great Conversation, No waiting, Fair price.

I just recently made my second appointment with Linda shear at Accent on Hair The first appointment she dressed up my color and Cut my hair before my surgery after 4 months I was on the mend and in desperate need of color and wanted a new hairstyle. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted a new shorter hair style not super short but shorter than medium. Linda selected the color and I'm glad she did. it looks natural but better. Then it was time for the cut. I was a bit nervous but not for long my hair had bounce and fullness and there was a little bit of sassy in there too. I could shake my head run my hands through it and if it fell into place perfectly. And the cut actually looks good with my face. It's the best short haircut i've ever had. she is my go-to for hair. thank you and my husband liked it too. read more

Love Theresa. I discussed what type of haircut I would like and that's exactly what I got. She's so friendly and easy to talk to you and it was a delight getting my haircut by her. I highly recommend her and I will definitely be returning. read more

Charming small salon with "homey" comfortable feel. Great price for a wash and style and it lasted 5 days. We'll return.

New to Palm Desert, found Theresa from reading some reviews on Yelp It was a great choice love my new hair cut. What I like most about Theresa is she truly listen to what I was looking for and she made it happen. Will be going back for sure. read more

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In addition to being a really nice and fun person, Teresa is a fabulous hair artist! After 1 1/2 years of grown-out covid hair I didn't know what to do with, it took only two appointments for her to find the real me in there. She knows her stuff, does a great cut, very nice, modern-day, natural looking wave perm, and entertains you at the same time. Wonderful experience. I'm so glad I found Accent on Hair! read more

I have a very hard time going somewhere new for my haircuts, I stick with stylists for dozens of years! But... since the pandemic I've had to pivot a couple of times. We were out in the desert for a month, my hair had grown-out and was impossible. I started perusing local salons and read the reviews about Accent On Hair. I have short hair and with the few pix and reviews I got a good feeling. I called, made an appointment for the very next day. Theresa, the owner, scheduled extra time to consult with me since I was new. I felt like I'd known her for years! She cuts carefully but with confidence and skill, and I left VERY happy. It is a couple of weeks later and it is growing in well. The only problem is that now I'm going to have to drive out from L.A. everytime I need it cut! Her prices are also very reasonable, the salon is comfortable, and this is an easy 5 stars! See you in a month or so Theresa!! read more

I don't live in the area so I read the reviews. I called and spoke to Theresa who got me in the next day. Theresa is awesome and really knows her stuff! I can only say I was nervous and hadn't had a haircut in 3 months because I had 3 bad cuts prior to seeing Theresa. Theresa is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I live in the Bay Area and wish I could have brought her home! She is so full of joy and really knows how to cut hair! Thank you Theresa for putting up with me being scared and giving me a great cut! I love my hair! I wish I lived close so I could come back! Keep spreading your happiness, you're awesome! read more

This place is a rip off. I only asked for a hair cut I ended up paying total of $62 with some unnecessary charges. I showed her the hair style I wanted but ended up totally different from it and I didn't like it. I will never go back. read more

In the desert for 6 weeks and needed to get a haircut... Teresa did a great job, was able to get me in for same-day appointment... Asked several times if if felt right....really pleased with the results! Thank you for sending me home looking 100% better! Love my cut! read more

This week was my first time to the salon. Linda styled my hair and she is amazing! Personable, professional and I love what she did with my hair. In fact right after I left the salon, I went to the store and got several compliments on my style. It made my day. :) read more

My husband and I are full-time Rvers so I have to get my hair cut someplace different every 6 weeks. I have short, layered hair and my last haircut was a disaster. We are staying in the area for several weeks so I wanted a good haircut and went to Yelp searching for a salon with good reviews. I called and spoke to Theresa and she was able to get me an appointment that day. Her salon is small but very clean and comfortable. She talked to me about my hair; what wasn't working and how I wanted it. She said she could tell what was wrong with my cut and proceeded to cut and correct it. She's fast and I could tell she knew what she was doing. The result was great....exactly what I wanted. Even without any product and just a quick blow-dry it looked perfect. I couldn't be more pleased. I'll definitely be returning the next time we are in the area. Thanks Theresa; you're a gem. read more

Let's face it, I have very fine, problematic hair....and Teresa, the owner of Accent on Hair, is my absolute go to person whenever I am in the greater Palm Desert/ Palm Springs vicinity. She is conveniently located on Hwy 111 near Deep Canyon in Palm Desert. Her haircuts are awesome, and they even grow out beautifully. Parking is a breeze too. Her prices are very competitive, she has been in business a long time in the desert, and she really knows her stuff! She also does men, including my husband. He is VERY fussy about his beard, and he loves what she does with his. He also HATES snooty salons, and as a guy, he says he finds hers very comfortable. Many of her customers are long time customers, and that, to me, says it all. We all take our hair seriously, so if you have gotten a bad cut or color job somewhere else, see Teresa at Accent on Hair. You will be smiling when you leave her salon. You can tell she really loves what she does....and it shows in the quality of her work. read more

I am so happy to have found this shop. Theresa is fantastic!! She listened to how I wanted my hair to look and did exactly that. She is highly skilled and very competent. Thank you Theresa...I love my hair again for the first time in years!! Gail Sachs read more

In recent years, I have been wintering in Palm Desert. When my favorite stylist went out of business due to Covid 19, I was on the hunt for a new one. I am done dealing with the parking, crowds and inflated prices of the shops and services on El Paseo so I googled for salons off the beaten path. Out of the blue, I booked an appointment at ACCENT ON HAIR with their stylist LINDA SHEAR. It was a great experience from start to finish. Parking is a breeze. The salon is clean and comfortable. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly. I immediately felt comfortable with LINDA SHEAR and confident in her abilities. So I asked her to use her own judgement on how to take some weight out of my heavy, shapeless, shoulder-length hair and to give it some style. The result was one of the very best cuts I have ever had. She gave my hair lift, body and movement. It looked and felt great. Plus, the layers she cut fell into all the right places when I did my usual routine of just letting it air dry after a shower. I loved it. So I booked LINDA for highlights. My hair is blonde and starting to gray. I asked for very fine, very pale highlights all over, top to bottom. I have been getting highlights for many years and am almost always satisfied with the results. But LINDA took it to a whole new level and gave me the best highlights I have ever had. It took a long time because my hair is very thick and she pulled such fine strands but the result was hair that looked like it was lit from within. It shimmered. So I have been a steady customer ever since. I love how user-friendly the salon is and the welcoming atmosphere and I especially love how personable, fun and talented LINDA SHEAR is. I'm a fan! read more

Looked at reviews and decided to try Teresa. She knows what she's doing and did a great job. Was pleasant and precise and I left happy. Finally found my hair cutter in the desert. read more

Teresa is a wonderful hair stylist. She listened to what I wanted and did exactly as I requested.

First time visit to Accent On Hair, and it surely won't be the last! Teresa, the owner, is a seasoned hair stylist. She cut my hair exactly the way I wanted it, and that has almost never happened in my lifetime in any salon! She spoke of her long time clients as being family. I want to be part of this family! read more

This was too easy! Thanks to fellow Yelpers' reviews, I called Teresa hoping to get an appointment for a haircut before my vacation is over this week. She offered me a time for the following day. I felt welcomed and comfortable when I entered the salon. She asked how I wanted my haircut and assured me it would look good. She started to lead me to the shampoo station and I asked if she would cut my hair dry. Teresa agreed that would be better. I recently learned that cutting my type of hair (thick and straight), is easier, more precise, if it's cut dry. I had some crazy layers from my last haircut, but Teresa gave me the cleanest A-line cut I've ever had. I love it! Teresa knows her craft, was nice to visit with, and I'll certainly be missing her when I need a haircut again. read more

An enjoyable experience and welcoming from entry. We were greeted and made to feel as if there was nothing more important than having our service. Teresa was so helpful and fast and down to earth; I would recommend her to anyone whether it was a simple style for a special event or a haircut. She takes pride in her shop and service and that is getting harder to find. Thanks for making our day, Teresa, we will be back when we are in the area! read more

Theresa cut my hair perfectly. Love this small shop. It's hard to find a salon that feels just right when you're only staying for a few months in an area. I said where can I get my eyebrows done and Theresa said, if you can stay for a few minutes, I'll do them. Perfect. One stop shop. read more

I found Teresa based on her good reviews. She is Awesome!! I live in the area part time and will continue to drive from Orange County to see her. She is very nice, listens to what you want and does a great job. So glad I found her. Just what I needed in a new hairdresser! read more

Teresa is Just the Best! Live here full time and needed a hairstylists to cut my thin fine hair and knows how to these my hair! Don't Go Anywhere Else! So Glad I found Teresa on YELP! Diane read more

Teresa did high light and a cut on my hair and I walked out of the salon happy happy happy :0) She did exactly as I asked and was very reasonable. She is VERY good at what she does! She listens to exactly what you want. I have found my new hair stylist in the Desert. read more

Theresa is great! Does a good job and enjoys her job. She is very friendly and i enjoy her conversation.

I went to the salon for my first time in February. Teresa the owner, is such a laid back funny person who can make your time spent there fly by. The atmosphere is so friendly, you feel like your friend is doing your hair. I had Martina, and she is so friendly and talkative. The prices are so good also. I did tons of highlights, color and cut for under $180, whereas I used to pay almost $250. All products used are Redken. read more

Theresa is a great hairdresser. She "listens" and delivers. With her 30y experience as an owner, she has a very established clientelle. The shop is usually buzzing when you're there but always under control. Theresa is not just an excellent color/cutter but she's an excellent person also. Her service is great and she'll go out of her way if you need something done quickly. read more

Teresa is the best hair stylist around! I drive all the way from San Diego to Palm Desert once a month just to get my hair colored and cut by Teresa. I have been through countless stylist and could never find anyone that could get my color right. I have long dry curly hair and it is not easy to do. She gets the color even every time and it looks fabulous. I get so many compliments on my hair now you would not believe. Not only is she gifted and professional, she is as sweet as they come. She works fast and can whip your hair into shape in no time. The shop is in an easy access location with plenty of parking and has a relaxing atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and try her one time. You will be hooked. read more