This review is not for the color service iitself. That was fine.; It was adequate. However, I am concerned about how they charge for their services.. I was charged $140 for a root touch up. While this is at least $20 more than I've been charged at other Adveda salons (6 mos ago) , It is certainly their prerogative to charge that fee. The main issues are their business practices and a major discrepancy between the prices listed on their website ($80 and up for root touch up) and what they are actually charging. I brought this to their attention over the phone the day after the service, and the response I got, presumably from the owner, was that she didn't know where I was seeing that. I clearly reiterated that I was looking at their website, and that if the prices listed weren't current, they needed to be updated. I also did not receive a receipt at the time of service. I later requested it, and was told that it would be texted to me, but I never received it. I decided to write this review after reading another review from three years ago that mirrored my own experience--charged much higher than fees listed on the website with no receipt for service given. I am now feeling a bit dubious about the way they do business, and suspect that there might be different prices for the same service, for different people. I will acknowledge that I neglected to verify the fee when I made the appointment, which is something I always typically do. I also waited for a half hour past my appointment to be seen (without explanation or acknowledgment of the delay) but I have also experienced this at another local aveda salon. My appointment was almost 1 month ago, and as of today the website information remains the same. read more

LAN is an incredible artist in every way.Heres what shes capable of creating in the pictures I've posted below!!Fair pricing for amazing services read more

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High quality place and good experience even as a walk-in. Very professional and great looking cut!

I'm new to town, and it's always a little nerve-wracking to find a new place for a haircut. Luckily my wife found Lan and came home with a great cut. My first time was this afternoon, and I too am very happy with the results. Lan was a pleasure to talk to to, the prices are very reasonable, and the haircut she gave me is enough to bring me back in six weeks. read more

On their website it appears that the gray hair color is $80 and they charged me $140 and they didn't give me the receipt. The size of my gray hair was less than an inch. They didn't even dye them well after a week my hair was gray again. read more

My daughter liked her haircut, lady was really nice and talking to her made her feel comfortable

Great service! My hair looks and feels hydrated after every visit. They are so good at matching colors and covering my grey hairs. Relax atmosphere and delicious herbal teas. read more

Lan Pham has been my hairdresser for many years now. I have a perm done for my hair and she's always done an excellent job. She understands my request and always follows through. I've been thoroughly happy with what she does with my hair!!! read more

Lan is extraordinary and I wish I could find the Philadelphia version of her! My cousin was married this past weekend in Sonoma County, but I had been so busy in the days leading up to my flight that I had completely forgotten about my hair. I squeezed in a quick cut before leaving Philly, but I completely ruined my hair color as I tried to lighten it. Lan was kind enough to squeeze me in and did an amazing job on my hair! Why aren't all hair appointments this enjoyable with equally amazing results? I hope I can return for her to do my color again. She's wonderful! Santa Rosa, you're lucky to have this lady! Oh, and my boyfriend, who does not have a way with words, told me that's the nicest my hair has ever looked! That's a top compliment! :) read more

Everyone who works here is so kind and lovely. The salon is located in a convenient mellow spot surrounded by other businesses. There are plenty of parking spots so that's never an issue. The salon itself is immaculate and stylish. There are relaxing fountains and the color scheme is serene, a nice little escape. They carry Aveda products, which are high quality. The hairstylist I would like to give particular high praise to is Vivian for boys/mens cuts. Vivian gives a very high level of attention and care to haircuts. They are consistently flawless and that is so important to boys because you can't hide anything with curling like girls can. She always greets us with a big smile and is welcoming and thoughtful. Just a joy to be around. I am so grateful for her being in this industry! Thank you to everyone at Brilliance Salon. I wish you many years of continued success. read more

Took my Mum to get a pixie cut. Lan was amazing, so kind and caring. Made Mum feel like a queen. Her hair came out EXACTLY like she wanted it. You could tell Lan enjoyed doing the job and it showed in her work. 100% recommend. read more

I don't know how it's taken me so long to post a review, but Lan at Brilliance Salon is the absolute best! I've been coming to her for cuts, color, and styling for years - she does it all so well. Not to mention she's so reasonably priced and uses the best Aveda products. I cannot recommend Lan and Brilliance Salon highly enough! read more

I had a great experience at Brilliance salon! I had not had my hair done in almost 2 years, I usually avoid going to any Salon for as long as I can because it is always so expensive and I am usually a little disappointed in the results. Not this time! I absolutely love the cut and full highlights I got and the price was very reasonable. I finally found a Salon that I will go to regularly! read more

The service was excellent! My hairstylist was Vivian and she brought my hair back to life! I went in for a big chop and layers and she did wonderful. My hair was extremely damaged so we got rid of all the dead ends and my hair feels much better. I was very happy with my shampoo service, haircut, and styling. They were able to fit me in as a same day appointment which is also a plus. Definitely a great choice! read more

I have been getting my hair done by Lan for years and honestly I only trust her with my hair. I live in SF and I am more willing to drive to Windsor just to get my hair done by her than go to any other place. If you're thinking of changing up your hairstyle or just simply getting a trim, I highly recommend getting your hair done by Lan. She's amazingly talented, very kind and friendly. read more

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I went and got a "bayalage" and walked out with bleach blonde highlights instead. I even stated after the dying that I didn't like how obvious the lightening was and that I wanted it fixed. She put toner on my roots right in the front but now the highlights awkwardly start an inch away from my scalp. Everyone was really nice, but it was not what I wanted at all. I payed $125 and now have to go somewhere else to get it fixed. The manager said she couldn't fit me in for another 4 days just to SEE it. She didn't say that she'll fix it and got very hostile when I said I at least wanted my money back. She did not hear me out and I felt that she was very rude. read more

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Guys, Carol is who you want to talk to. I don't know if she is gonna give you the highlights or vanilla Ice tips... not my thing, but I'm sure she is fully capable if you asked her to. I go see her at least once a month (as ordered by the wife) and she always gets me cleaned up nice. She used to be at the California Cuts in Bennett Valley in SR. I assume that store wont last long without her there. Every time I would call to get an appointment the other ladies were pretty much Carol's reception staff, ha ha. Brilliance has gained a valuable asset and should make strides to make sure she stays! read more

My regular hair dresser moved out of state, so I decided to try Brilliance Salon. I could make an appointment on line, which was also a plus. I had a great cut and color with Lan. She listened to what I wanted and continued to check in with me as she was cutting to make sure I was happy with what she was doing. She also recommended some products for my fine hair and told me exactly how much to use. I will definitely be back to this salon. I'm really happy with my hair. read more

Best haircut probably ever. Thank you, Lan. Brilliance is a lovely space, nice decor, lots of plants, clean floor, Aveda, and Lan! read more

Brilliance Salon - Best haircut probably ever. Thank you, Lan. - Hair Salons Near Me - Windsor, California

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Definitely coming back! They are very friendly and welcoming, she understood the style i was going for without a reference picture! They also took me in for same day appointment. I would definitely recommend Brilliance Salon to everyone! read more

Zoe was not afraid to work with my hair! When I told her my original hairstylist disappeared, she was not afraid to take the challenge of working with with a head that has hair for 3 heads and is thick and savage! She did exactly what I wanted and I'll be coming back again for sure! read more

I've gone here for over two years, and so has my son. They do a great job of always fitting me in since I always call last minute. If they can't squeeze me in the same day which is usually 80% of the time, it's usually within a couple days. It's a little more expensive than a typical barber shop, but the price has never steered me away since it's always worth what they charge. I normally get it done by Carol, but Lan has done it a few time, and both are great. Very happy with this place. read more

I have wavy hair that curls nicely if it is layered correctly. I haven't had a good cut in years and have tried several hairdressers throughout the county. I am so glad I found Lan. She was able to fix a bad cut that was growing out. She knew exactly how to cut and layer my hair as soon as she looked it over. She has years of experience which is apparent in her ability to cut and style hair. She is truly amazing and I highly recommend her! read more

Not sure who the blonde lady was, but she could work on her public interactions. Was very frank and honestly if I were one who always pulled the card, you would think she was not a fan of anyone who walked in there who wasn't white. Oh...and you guys might want to take signs of your windows if you don't provide them. Then people won't ask about them. Like extensions......which I'm sure you do actually do, she was just being a bitch. read more

I found this place right before I moved from Windsor and needed my hair done badly and wasnt happy with the lady I had been going to so I just walked in here not knowing anything about the place. Lan fit me in and she did the best job that anyone has ever done. At that point, I was mad I was leaving and havent found her the 4 years that I lived in Windsor. She colored and highlighted my hair and gave me the best cut and style. I also love the products. Now I live in Santa Clara and drive back just to go to her. She fits me in her schedule and spends time to make sure my cut is perfect. The last time I went, Peter rinsed my hair out while she finished someone up and OMG, it was the best! He massaged my scalp for like 10 min as he rinsed. BEST EVER!! Its also a treat to have a hairdresser that looks good herself! Nothing worse than going to someone who does hair and their hair looks like they just woke up! I cant say enough good about this salon. Its clean, relaxing and everyone is very nice. Just wish I would of found her sooner! read more

I love Lan! She is awesome - and she is cutting my hair right as we speak (being treated like a princess on short notice).

This salon is great! Carol is amazing. She's been doing my hair for 12 years. Have not been unsatisfied one time and prices are super affordable compared to most salons. read more

This place is excellent!!! They have the best product line that is made from mostly natural ingredients & is SO much better than any other color I've ever tried! It's not often that you can walk out of a salon after color w/out color on your scalp unless you go to Brilliance!!! I've also noticed a lack of allergic reaction from their color! They do such a wonderful job showing you products you might like & showing & explaining why they are so wonderful w/out feeling pressured to buy then all (very rare)! And the people are the true gem of the place, they are all very kind & bend over back words to help you & give you what you want done w/out trying to talk you into something you don't want!!! I truly love this place & that you can get a Keratin Brazilian Blowout there for a good price! All in all this is a very beautiful salon filled w/beautiful people, they truly care about making you happy & wanting to always exceed your expectations & they do a wonderful job of easily fitting into your schedule! As an added bonus they are always quick to offer you some hot tea or something else to drink!!! read more

Peter was a terrific stylist. The Aveda salon is perfect for Windsor. We really needed a place like this with good natural products. I would recommend their care and attention . It's certainly worth a try. read more

I found this salon through a co worker and let me tell you, it is the BEST place I have ever been to. Lan cuts my hair and does an amazing job!! She is the best! She has skill beyond anyone I have seen. If you want a high quality cut with never ever any mistakes, then you must check out this place! Cuts are from $45.00 on up and is well worth the price!! I will never go to anyone else again. read more

Lan did a wonderful job with my A-line bob. She was really busy but made a last-minute appointment for me the following morning before the salon officially opens for business. Look for Lan if you ever need a haircut! She is super nice and does a very thorough job of making sure you love your hair when you walk out of there. read more

Loved this place. The owner did my ends in a vshape and styled . I was so happy with it and surprised at how nice my hair looked. good with time too only took about an hour or less read more

I just got my hair cut by Lan, and it is absolutely one of the best cuts I've ever had. I have been growing my Mohawk out for a year now, and it was so damaged and weak. In an hour, Lan managed to make my hair silky smooth and so gorgeous. I recommend her to anyone! She is so friendly, sweet, and funny, and I can't wait to go back!!! read more

I have to say I found my place to go. I'm sure the other stylists are as talented, but Carol gave me a make over from 4 yrs of neglect ( my ponytail was to the middle of my back and the beard would make you think of duck dynasty) to people saying OMG. TY and I'm a loyal customer as long as live in the area. read more

Lupita cut my hair, and gave me bangs for the first time in a long time! She did an amazing job. I wasn't sure what to expect on the short notice I made my appointment, but the cut included a hair wash (omg her nails are long, it felt great!) a hair cut, and a hair style. I went in on a Friday afternoon, and it was so sweet of her to ask me if I had plans for the evening... She threw a few curls in so I looked hot for my night out. Toward the end, I asked her if she would also cut me some bangs, at which she smiled, brought out her scissors, and started back at it. I am so happy with my hair, and I hope everyone who goes in has a great experience like I did :) read more

I like LAN, She did a cut and color correction on me and my hair looks 100% better and feels amazing. Shiny and soft again! My hair needed some serious help and she knew exactly what to do! I'm so happy! read more

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I just had my first experience at Brilliance Salon a week ago. I love my hair. Michelle was my hair stylish and she was very friendly and did an excellent job. She was very patience and a great creative hair stylish. Definitely will come back. read more

I was in town for a wedding and choose this salon to have my hair styled. Lan was super. She listened to the description of what I wanted and created a hairstyle for me that lasted the day into the evening. I found her to be pleasant to chat with and skilled in her work. I thought the charges were reasonable. I visited her twice during my time in Sonoma. read more

My 93 year old mom and I walked in and were treated like royalty by Lan. She was superb! Very nice salon as well that features Aveda product which I love! We were so lucky to come across this gem in our travels from NH! read more

Let me start by saying I got my hair cut over a couple months ago, and I'm on here writing this review with such satisfaction this much later. Coming in again this week Lan! After moving to Sonoma County I have had the hardest time finding a decent place to get a quality medium length guy's haircut. I've gotten butchered by "stylists" at Supercuts, Sportsclips, and even hip "Barbershop" style places. They all simply just buzzed my sides and clipped the top, put some gel in and kicked me out. I have even made my way to an expensive female salon. They were good...if I had long female hair... When I asked them to cut my hair their confidence was there, but I could tell they had no idea how to use clippers around ears and whatnot. One day I found Brilliance Salon on yelp and gave them a shot.. YES YES YES. Exactly what you want from a hair cut. I called them and they had an appointment right away. I was helped by a very nice lady by the name Lan. She asked me what I want to do with my hair, what I don't like about it, and she just KNEW what to do. Great service! Washed my hair, great conversation, easy to talk to. She even noticed spots that the last barber has messed up and fixed them. Quality hair cut. Not only was my hair the right length and shape, it felt healthier and laid flat better and lasted longer. I'm sold, best place around. Definitely worth a trying out. read more