Both my husband and I have been going to Samantha for years. She knows what's current, style and product-wise, is punctual, easy to communicate with about what I want and do not want, and seems to love what she does. People often ask me where I get my hair cut. I've sent lots of people to Samantha. Give her a try. You won't be sorry. read more

Samantha is wonderful! She knew instinctively what it was that I needed. I have been cutting my own hair for about a year, but from now on, I will be letting Samantha do her magic!! Highly recommend. -Betsy Curtis. read more

Easy to make appointments with Samantha! Great talent with hair & color. Always cherry atmosphere & excellent vibes! read more

Was fortunate that Samantha had a cancellation and I was able to get in! I'm not from California and have been trying to find a stylist in the area for over 3 years! Very happy with this salon AND Samantha! read more

I am in love with my new do all thanks to Samantha! She is the absolute best. My hair color is amazing and I love the cut. Thank you Sam, I feel like a new woman! read more

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Samantha is a hair genius, an artist! I went to her for the first time today. I am sold! She knew exactly what to do with my thin white hair! Thank you Samantha! Ann W read more

I have been going to Samantha for 20 years and I still get compliments on my haircuts and color every time I go. She listens to my questions and ideas and give me excellent feedback. I have shown her many haircuts I like and she makes them always work for me. She always updates my color questions and ideas. When I started going to her she saved my color from the box dyes I had put on my hair. Now that I am working with stubborn gray hair she is helping me adjust my color needs and color wants. Sam is great to talk too and I am happy to chat with her and catch up on life. Brava Sam you are the best! Plan on seeing me for another 20 years! read more

I saw Maureen and she totally gets curly hair !! Rare find also made a great recommendation for hair color, willing to try a style I've never done before and I was super happy how it came out. She's a true artisan at her craft, and great personality! read more

I have been going to Samantha for years at the recommendation of a friend. I have wavy/curly hair, and she is an expert in shaping it and making me look good even when I refuse to blow dry it! Both my daughter and husband come to Samantha also and we are all very pleased with our experience . The salon is friendly, inviting, and very well situated for parking in downtown. I have never had an issue, and the one time my bangs were not "just right", Samantha told me to come in anytime and she would redo them. She is a professional at her craft, and very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

I went to this salon after my usual place closed permanently due to COVID. I saw Samantha in the salon while I was getting coffee next door and took a chance on getting an appointment after seeing how she was sanitizing her station with the door wide open and hand sanitizer at the door. I found Samantha to be very professional and personable. She asked about my preferences for hair style and followed those exactly. I think Samantha is a very talented stylist. I have recommended her to friends and family members. I am so happy to have found her at such an unusual time. read more

Samantha is a visionary and true artist. I tell her what I want my hair to look like, and she exceeds my expectations every time. I trust her if she has a vision or different idea for my cut or color, and am never disappointed. read more

Cindy is a phenomenal hair designer. I have fine thin hair and find short is the only way that works, but Cindy has a flair that brings my hair design to an all new look of gorgeous. read more

I was referred to Samantha by a lady whose hairdo I admired, and asked who had done it. She had just been once to Samantha (after a long time without hair stylists bec. of the pandemic!) and raved about her work, which I could see was great. Samantha was absolutely terrific - she asked some questions about my usual cut (long outgrown by now) and was very expert in the cut. Happily, she's also so personable and nice to visit with. I couldn't be more delighted to have found her. The salon is easily accessible, in a very charming neighborhood on Grant Ave - So pleased to have made this connection, and I recommend Samantha absolutely. read more

Samantha has been cutting my hair and doing my color and highlights for years. She is the best hair dresser I have had! She always does a great job and she listens well any time I want to make a change. She was awesome during Covid and helped me when I needed color touch up. She also cut my husbands hair. Samantha is also flexible and charges very reasonable prices. read more

Samantha is unbelievably talented. I have very curly hair and never could find anyone I would go back to and usually left crying. I always leave sooooo happy from Samantha here at Avenue Salon, who has been doing my hair for almost 3 years. She is amazing and I get so many compliments all the time. If you're looking for a hairstylist for life...you'll find her at this amazing spot. Thanks Samantha, I love my hair and so does everyone else Wish I found you before I was in my 50's but better late than never read more

I was referring a friend here and realized I should give them some kudos. Always very kind and super accommodating! I've seen Cindy for years since she's a friend of my dad, but Maureen is wonderful too. I used to dye my light brown hair black and (of course!) after a break up she helped me get the black dye out! My natural hair came back to life and even my boyfriend, and his mom who also owns a salon in SF, always give me very sweet compliments about how great my hair looks now! read more

Maureen has been my stylist for four years now and she is absolutely AMAZING! Even after moving to San Diego, I always make a point to book an appointment whenever I'm in Marin. I have thick, wavy hair and am very skeptical of new hairdressers. When I came to Maureen, she made me feel at ease and discussed my hair goals (and worries) to make me look like the most gorgeous version of myself. She is fantastic and I know that any time I go to her I will walk out looking and feeling flawless. To top it all off, Avenue Salon the most reasonably priced salon in Marin that I've ever visited. As a recent grad, I can't afford getting a $100+ cut, so Maureen's $60 (ish) price point is perfect for me. read more

Samantha is amazing! She is always super nice and provides that Spa like experience! I highly recommend if your in Novato to go see Sammy!

I'm sure I'll get blasted and discounted for giving Avenue Salon a 3-star review, but the truth is that this place is not up to par if you want a high-quality, salon-level haircut. The people are kind and accommodating, but they did not do a good job at cutting my hair. I came in as a walk-in, which I very much appreciated. My relatively short hair had grown out and I wanted to trim my bangs (with a part on my right side, to create a "swooping" effect). I explained this to the stylist before we started. She decided that meant giving me bowl-cut bangs straight across my forehead. Her warning was "you want bangs, right?". I said yes, and with that, she snipped all of my bangs off. My friends agreed that this was not exactly a look for me. I ended up getting my hair fixed at a salon in LA while I was back in school. I think in order to be successful here, you should probably bring a detailed photo of exactly what style you want. However, that in itself is a warning sign to me. I would rather go to a salon where the stylist talks through the cut with me, offers suggestions, and most importantly doesn't need to copy a photograph in order to give me a great haircut. If you don't mind this, then I think you'll be fine here. I realize I'll get criticisms for this, because it seems like there are a lot of folks who love this place. I stand by my review. read more

Samantha is a sweetheart and so easy to talk to. She did my color exactly how I wanted! Love it! Thank you thank you

Book a haircut with Samantha, you won't be disappointed. She's so nice and is an expert working with my hard to manage hair!

I've been coming here for years after searching and trying so many others. This is a great shop; very friendly, nice section of town (coffee next door, lunch places, parking). And I always get a haircutI like. My daughter comes here now too. Maureen is the only person she trusts. read more

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Samantha has been doing my hair for a while now and she is brilliant! Her color is always spot on and she has a great eye for achieving the perfect cut for me! She always takes her time and makes me feel taken care of. Seeing that one star review here on Yelp is completely wrong in my opinion! She's amazing in every way and I recommend her all the time to my friends! She's simply the BEST!! read more

I have been going to Cindy Rome for a few years now -- when my regular colorist/stylist moved to Palm Springs. I'm super pleased with Cindy and she has an excellent eye for color -- having gone from golden highlights to now a dark chestnut color -- she gets is right every time - but I also appreciate that Cindy will speak up and give her professional opinion if she believes that a color that I might want is not a good match for complexion, let me know if it will need more upkeep, etc...etc... I especially like that she NEVER RUSHES the job - she sets aside the perfect about of time to chat in the beginning about what I want done at each appointment and then does a meticulous job of color and the cut -- if I tell her that I want an inch trimmed that's what I get, or if I want more. The salon has an incredibly relaxing vibe to it. The fact that Cindy is also an incredibly kind and sweet person helps too -- she is so friendly, down to earth makes my 90 minute to 2 hours appt just fly by! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Samantha at Avenue Salon She has been coloring and cutting my hair for many years and I every time I see her, I leave extremely pleased. She is professional, friendly, and always willing to listen to my ideas for what I want for my cut and color. Over the years she has guided me to keep my look fresh and up to date. I plan to see Samantha for many more years to come. Thank you Samantha! read more

Samantha is terrific. She styles our family and we are all very pleased with her. She listens to what we want and gives great style advice. Please don't listen to one negative review- sadly, Novato had a lot of entitled citizens who think nothing of trying to hurt someone who simply doesn't let them bully her. read more

Samantha has been styling/coloring my hair for many years. I always leave the salon happy and beautiful. She is an expert colorist and stylist. I'm never disappointed. read more

Samantha has been cutting my hair for quite some time and I am regularly complimented on my hair from complete strangers. I can't say enough about how professional and creative she is; she's upbeat, on trend and has a sparkling personality to match. I now carry her cards with me so when I'm complimented I offer her cards. She's a treasure! read more

I have been going to Samantha for years and have always found her to be flexible and easy going in dealing with my sometimes changing schedule. She always listens to what I want and if I am not completely happy will offer to do whatever it takes to make sure I am. She is always so conscientious about making sure I have an appointment if she is planning a vacation which I really appreciate. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a very nice, professional, talented stylist. I always get compliments after I have been in her chair!! read more

Sam is the best there is. She is honest and tells you what works and what doesn't - SHE is the best and have been going to her for years!!!

The summer heat has faded and the crisp cold Autumn air suggests changes. I went to see Maureen for a sassy new color and cut to celebrate this new season. She has a way of processing your plan into a beautiful new you. The color is brilliant, classic and natural. This salon has 3 women that care about how you look and feel. Maureen never disappoints, if I have something special coming up she finds room for me. I never leave without my next appointment because 4 weeks from now I will be adding another new chapter to my hair and look. She is amazing! read more

Just moved to the area and had no idea where to go for a cut so came to Yelp. Samantha proved to be very accommodating and fit me in between a couple of appointments at the last minute. I have since been back twice and will return this week, she is fast, professional, and even gave me a free "do-over" after my coif missed the mark one time. She's great! read more

Samantha was able to fit me into a same-day appointment right before New Year's Eve. I gave a vague description and she asked specific questions to help narrow down what I really wanted. She did a great job and gave me exactly what I wanted. Greatly appreciated! read more

Samantha at Avenue Salon does a wonderful job cutting curly hair!

Samantha has been doing my hair for about 5 years and she is awesome! Sweet and funny, and great at cut and color. I trust her judgment and her opinion. read more

I've never had a better haircut. What more is there to say? Cindy does a fantastic job. Independently-owned, unique style, very friendly, great vibe. Perfect Novato location. read more

I went here from reviews from yelp, and I would recommend this place. I got blonde highlights. It came out great. Definitely comming back.

I've been looking for a great stylist for quite awhile. I finally found Samantha at the Avenue Salon! Thank you for taking your time with me, giving great hair tips, a thickening product that I love; but, most of all a fabulous haircut and style!. read more

Maureen took me for a last minute haircut and was so unbelievably nice and kind. I was in a panic trying to find a place to cut all my hair off because I was starting chemo this week. Maureen gave me an adorable pixie cut that made me feel pretty and stylish--and she even threw in a little pink streak in front. I've gotten so many compliments--even from folks who don't know why I cut it all off. Maureen's kindness and heart--and her skill--turned what could have been a depressing moment into a lovely one. read more

Samantha is the best hair stylist around. She is an expert on cutting my wavy hair and knows what looks good. Best haircut I ever had. Ask for Samantha. read more