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    Design by Jen

    5.0 (86 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    Services - Design by Jen

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Hair styling

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    After Jen's amazing work
    Marianne D.

    Color correction, thank you so much, Jen! My hair now looks healthier and more vibrant. Her magical touch restored my hair color. I'm beyond thrilled with the results and feel like a new person!

    Christine A.

    I was looking for a new local hairdresser after years of staying with the same one and as a lot of you know, it's not easy to find someone who can meet every hair need, not to mention having all the right vibes, considering the hours you end up spending together in just one session. Well lucky me...after googling and yelping for best hairstyling reviews in my area, I found the fairy godmother who is now making my hair dreams come true. After an initial hair consultation with Design by Jen to discuss my wants, I returned for my appointment and left feeling beyond pleased with the outcome. My color then ended up surpassing the usual expiration date of 3 months before becoming brassy, and (get this...) 6 months later I came back for a refresh, NOT because I needed to, but because I would be going out of the country for the following 3 months. My 2 visits with Jen has won me over and I'm so happy to say, my search is officially over ‍

    Curly cut
    Ivette C.

    It is really hard to find someone that can cut curly hair especially nearby. I live in the east bay and have traveled to different salons in San Francisco for a good cut. I was searching for something that I didn't have to cross a bridge but that understands what curly hair needs. Jen was able to cut my hair in the layers it needed to give it volume. She also asked about styling and took into account my daily routine. This is my second time with her. Last time I did the full cut experience with the deep conditioning. That was a relaxing and therapeutic experience that left my hair nouti This place was recommended by my close friend who has her hair dyed here. I would def recommend this place for curly hair.

    Cool blonde balayage
    Anna M.

    You never disappoint! You manage my expectations so I always feel heard. I requested cool blonde balayage, you delivered! Thank you for making special accommodations for me with scheduling. You are amazing inside and out! Cheers to seeing me for the next decade!

    Trim, wash and style!

    Jen is amazing! Got exactly what I asked for and she's always so gentle ! My hair is always so soft when she washes and styles! 11/10 would recommend her for cuts, colors and styling!

    Jen is so sweet!! She always has a good attitude and makes me look beautiful! I love my hair . Thank you Jen!
    Celena G.

    Jen is so sweet! She always has a good attitude and always makes me look good! I love my hair! Thanks Jen!

    Silver face framing highlights
    Azvel C.

    My gray hairs are getting more noticeable. I don't want to cover my natural grays, but I want to enhance and blend them nicely with my black hairs. Jen used her skills and experience to make the perfect hair method concoction. Not only that, her studio is nicely located at Hercules Waterfront, and is very inviting. Thank you Jen for a great experience and for fixing my hair. ‍

    Hair color
    Kandice Ann B.

    I don't think I have loved my hair color this much. The colors are so perfect! Ms. Jen of Design by Jen is like a fairy godmother of hair colors.

    Sunkissed balayage
    Marylouise R.

    Jen works her magic with the hair, whether it be a cut or color, she knows exactly what to do. I got my haircut by her in Oct 2023 and loved how it came out! She colored my hair last week, it was the first color I'd had in years and she did not disappoint. We had a consultation before she colored my hair. I am seriously in awe of her work! She took her time and really built in the color and layers to create dimension. The best part about Jen? She is local! Love that she is based in Hercules. Lots of parking in a beautiful part of town. I spent a few hours with Jen last week and didn't even notice, she is so easy to talk to. So many reasons to book your appointment with her!

    Full highlights with my mom.
    Aimee Ross L.

    Full highlights for me and my mom.This is our second session with Jen. We were impressed with balayage last year and this is even more amazing. The highlights were gorgeous. Jen really follows what you want and will not disappoint you. She is very nice, patient, and competent. She really takes time to know what you want to achieve and will deliver the best for you. We highly recommend Jen. Love you

    Nancy M.

    I've been in search to find a new and better hair stylist especially near my home for convenience. After my research and reading reviews, I chose Jen. I loved the way she examined my hair and was honest with what it needs due to the damage from the coloring and my neglecting it. Before doing anything, she asked me what I wanted and my approval to how much to cut and do. She recommended the mask and keratin treatments that she guaranteed better health for my hair. I have an upcoming keratin treatment that I'm excited for my hair. She's a keeper! Her honesty is the key and it's not for just the $$$ she wants. We forgot to take a picture of my "before" hair. Thank you, Jen!

    She's so happy about her haircut and style by Jen! Thank you!
    Jenny S.

    My daughter's haircut by Jen! She is so thrilled about her new hairdo and it was her first time feeling pampered at a salon! On top of it looking more healthy, she gave it a much more wavy, natural and framed her face so nicely :) The space was also very open and inviting. Plenty of sun, relaxing music and Jen's friendliness and patience :) Thank you Jen for taking your time in adding more life to her hair!

    Right after cut and color

    Got the best experience here and I am happy I chose this place for my new look. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so welcoming and relaxing. Jen was incredibly attentive during consultation and listened to what I wanted. The color and cut are perfect, and I've already gotten so many compliments

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    The Room Hair Design

    The Room Hair Design

    4.8(67 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    It's my first time coming here. I called on a Friday to set an appointment for a hair color and…read morecut. I was pleasantly surprised Monze gave me an appointment for the next day! She's a true professional asked me to text a photo of the hair color I like. I gladly texted her the pic and she was well prepared at my appointment. I showed her a photo of the haircut I was hoping to get and she nailed it! Love my hair color and haircut!! Btw the salon is very clean with modern furnishings and equipment

    Requested a hair cut and highlights. I've been going to Fernanda for about 10 years. She's made my…read morehair, blonde, pink, violet, and other colors in between. It's been since (Covid) 2020 that I let my natural color grow out, I have a white streak of gray right in the front and it makes life interesting. I was hesitant to get it colored because I do love my grays but a girl might need a change. (Ugh, decisions, decisions) I texted Fernanda the day before about being torn between color or no color. I walked in around 1pm the next day, was quickly greeted by Fernanda and we chatted about my color. She told me she would prefer not to add highlights only because I'd go back to having to get it retouched every 6-8 weeks and because she loves the way my grays look. I was kinda relieved she told me cause we opted NOT to color it, that might change later on in the year but for now, I left it as is. Grateful she was interested in the care to my hair and not just out to make $. Which is why I keep going back, Fernanda cares about making sure I was happy with my decision. I got 3 inches chopped off and it feels amazing. I love it. Thank you The Room Hair (Fernanda)

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    The Room Hair Design
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    Hailie's Haircuts - Uneven

    Hailie's Haircuts

    4.3(169 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Oanh and her husband Sean have been cutting my hair and my family's hair for years. We've gotten to…read moreknow the hard working couple over a span of almost ten years, including the threading lady. We're proud regulars here. Cleanliness is well kept here from restrooms to the work stations to the waiting area. I appreciate any business that takes sanitization and cleanliness a priority. Sure a business/barber can learn all that they can during their cosmo/barber school but will they actually apply it? Not many do. It's a must to sanitize. Here, you can be confident and sit comfortably in their chair knowing they've taken the time to make it an S.O.P., regardless of how busy it is.

    My sibling went in for a haircut, showed many reference pictures on what he wanted. It was all done…read morewrong one side is a little longer than the other ending all of the full thickness of hair he had , then the stylist proceeded to tell him it was "too" thick to cut with scissors and she would "have" to be there longer and proceed to use a "shortcut" method of the razor, to be honest is that not the point of a hair stylist to actually know what the client wants and know how to actually at least try and achieve that style, rather than passive aggressive comments that ultimately led to disappointment overall. You ruined a teens self esteem! This really took a toll on him mentally, his hair means everything to him. Instead of giving him what he wanted, you gave him what you wanted which was honestly really bad! Imagine how a he feels with a haircut that looks like way different then what he wanted. Shame Shame Shame !!!

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    Hailie's Haircuts - After (Happy Camper)!

    After (Happy Camper)!

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    Left side

    Hailie's Haircuts - Before (last cut in April).

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    Primorosa Salon - Full balayage and blowout. No toner, natural lift.

    Primorosa Salon

    4.8(139 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    BIGGEST SHOUT OUT TO STEPHANY ! I have found myself looking for far too long for someone to…read moreactually understand what I want and actually bring it to life she is so amazing I took my 2 girls For their first haircut ages 6 and 7 she made them feel like princess hanging with the girl vibes she's just the best honestly ! Super sweet !s Really puts thought into her work . Area as well couldn't be better she keeps the shops extremely well kept . I can go on and on . THANK YOU SOOO MUCH AGAIN ! I definitely found my stylist

    genuinely blown away. I came in wanting a soft, blended balayage and walked out with the most…read morenatural, seamless color melt I've ever had. It's exactly what I pictured in my head -- maybe even better. From the moment I sat in the chair, Stephany made me feel comfortable, listened to every detail, and checked in throughout the process to make sure we were on the same page. The placement, the tone, the blend... everything is absolutely flawless. My hair looks expensive, healthy, and sun-kissed in the best way. The salon itself was clean, welcoming, and had such a relaxing vibe. I never felt rushed, and the attention to detail was next-level. You can tell staff really takes pride in their work. If you're thinking about balayage, RUN -- don't walk. I've never loved my color this much!

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    Primorosa Salon - Full balayage and blow out. Natural lift, no toner.

    Full balayage and blow out. Natural lift, no toner.

    Primorosa Salon - AMAZING layers

    AMAZING layers

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    Cindy's Shear Cuts  - Outside sign with # that is connected

    Cindy's Shear Cuts

    4.6(81 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Ann always does a great job cutting my hair…read more FYI, Ann has moved to: Whole 9 Yards 657 Quinan St Pinole CA 94564

    I tried calling the number listed on Yelp and Google but had no luck. The number is disconnected…read morebut I had time to go to the salon to make sure the business was still there. When I went, the store was closed but I heard a honk. To my surprise, it was Ann! She opened the door and explained to me that she went to do some errands due to a no show and I was able to fit in same day at the time I arrived. For cut, style, and wash, this was $40 either cash or Zelle to Ann. She told me that the number indeed is no longer valid and each of the hairstylists are contacted by their personal phone number to schedule appointments etc. I typically don't go to the same hairstylists unless if the price is cheap/ the person cuts well. Personally, $40 is a lot but I wasn't only give those services. Ann was the first hairstylist to ask me the temperature of the water I use to wash my hair since she noticed I have thinning hair. Even telling her I have genetic hair loss, she reassured me it can be combatted in some ways. I feel confident to come back to get my hair cut by Ann after my very first time here. Definitely out of my budget in some ways but where can you find this package for this price? I highly would recommend Ann! She's such a sweet person too!

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    Ann's business card

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    Your Pixie Place - Relaxer FREE pixie with custom color. Every cut is design specifically to your head/ face,  texture, density and lifestyle considered!

    Your Pixie Place

    5.0(15 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I am Always hesitant, getting my pixie done Somewhere New. Iam glad that I tried this place. I…read moredrove all the way from Fremont to Walnut Creek. I am glad I did because India took her time feeling my head and making sure that the cut was appropriate. She didn't just take regular scissors and just cut my hair. She really does know how to cut textured hair. This morning I woke up with that bed hair as they say and all I did was add a little bit of water and a little bit of product and my hair got into place, when your hair is cut correctly, it will automatically lay appropriately, this shows your hairstylist knows what she's doing! Thank you India!

    Absolutely love India and Trish! They are both so sweet and professional. I'm new to the area and…read morehave been coming to see them for a few months now, and I am in love with the progress of my hair in this short amount of time. I used to hate getting relaxers in fear of the burn, but when I come here I have no signs of burning at all ! As far as the wash, you feel so relaxed to the point where you can fall asleep in your chair! Trish and India both take such good care of you and your hair. I really appreciate them, they are patient and take the time to offer advice/healthy hair tips for managing your new style at home. You are in good hands with both of them. Every visit I leave satisfied!

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    My first visit.

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    Relaxed, and color treated pixie

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