Andy Tran, of Essor, is the Greatest -- the Muhammad Ali of hair stylists. He has been pampering,…read morecutting and coloring my hair for at least eight years. He always makes me feel and look special, beautiful and young. I trust him so very much that I can say, Andy, please, do something different. He has and he will, and I always love it. He IS the Greatest!

TONY NASH - TONY NASH - TONY NASH IF you want your hair…read morecolor to look like it is from your DNA, not a bottle, - then go to master stylist Tony Nash. After years (over 20... don't want to say how many more) of going to top LA and SF salons, I found Tony and he has given me the natural blonde I craved. He covers the -- GULP -- dare I write this???? gray, PERFECTLY and creates a delicious blonde that even my husband swears is natural. Even more amazing he has given me the healthiest hair I have had since I started to color! Most gals don't realize that while they may get a good color from their stylist, the dry/over processed nature of the hair not only makes it an unnatural look, but the breakage/damage to the hair minimizes style options and hair length. If only I had found Tony years ago, how much he would have saved me in frustration and money (spent tons "correcting" color applied by top stylists!) Thank goodness I found him before my wedding - got KILLER hair color for my wedding with the pictures to prove it! Look no further, your prayers have been answered in Tony Nash 415-845-4478!

I love Tony he is great! He has been a friend of my mom's and I for about ten years! He has always…read morecut my hair great and does great highlights! He is willing to see you early if his schedule allows. I like the view from the salon overlooking union square.

Whenever I have a special event I always call Jon Paul. He has done my makeup for my wedding, for…read moremajor events and special occasions and every time his makeup brings out the best in me. He has his own line of makeup, I'm not sure if its the makeup or the way he applies it but I can spend a long evening and never have my makeup melt. I can't say enough positive things about him as a person to work with. Having makeup or a facial is very personal and I trust Jon completely. He's an artist and a wonderful human being! I also love that he will come to my home, he's just the best!!

Jim was very good! I had a wonderful trial with him at his house in SF where we sipped tea and…read morechatted. He came to our hotel at 7:30 and by noon had done hair and make-up for the mothers, 4 bridesmaids, me, helped me get into my dress, and done a little something for the flowergirl and jr. bridesmaid. His calm and self assuredness was exactly what we needed on our wedding day. He was very professional (even as drama was occurring around him) best of all, he kept to a tight schedule so we were all ready to go when the photographers got there. He did not do my hair and makeup the same as my trial and didn't discuss the changes with me. Everyone agreed that the half-up he did was even better than the all-up trial, but my hair doesn't hold curl and by the ceremony, the part that was down was straight and after the first dance, it was hot and uncomfortable and I had to put it up. He also didn't use the same make-up as the trial and I'm not sure how it held up since I didn't keep looking in the mirror all night but just trusted it. Follow up: Some of my photos show the red marks on my face. My normal make-up covers better than that. I'm glad my photographers do touch ups! He has everyone come in their normal hair and make-up so he knows where they're starting point is so they still look like themselves but I know that at least one of my maids would have really liked to have more input into her style. I first met him at a bridal fair and he talked all about putting hair up so it looks nice and doesn't get in your way and then he styled all of us with our hair down. My mom loved him, he made her feel like a queen and really brightened her up and made her look great. I think Jim was her favorite vendor in a very crowded field. Jim is also VERY expensive. I paid $1750 including $250 for him to travel to Santa Clara but having someone I could really trust for hair and makeup was REALLY important to me (and that included my trial and 5+me on the day of...AT the hotel). I also needed someone to tell me what would look good, I'm no good with picking hairstyles from magazines that will be flattering and work on me. If I had it to do all over again though, I may have looked at some of the cheaper options who still have really great reviews.

Everyone should spend a few hours with Jim on a regular basis. The best way to reach him is by…read moretelephone (415) 244-4365. He is very gifted and a LOT of fun, to boot. A friend of mine recommended Jim to me. She said he could go through my closet with me, help determine what to keep and what to donate. She promised I would be thrilled with the ways he would put together items of clothing I already have in ways I would never have imagined. She said that the many new outfits I would have from this process with Jim would more than offset what he charged for his time and expertise. That sounded too good to be true and a bit lavish for me, but my friend has beautiful, artistic taste and also understands what a budget is, so I finally found time in my packed schedule to make an appointment with Jim. She was RIGHT. Jim came to my house and had me try on lots of my things for him. He quickly and efficiently went through my clothing collection and evaluated what was currently flattering to me and what was not. In two or three hours we had reorganized my closet, had a big pile of items to donate and I had at least 5 or 6 new very flattering outfits without going shopping! I can now find things in my closet very easily. In just these few hours Jim also showed me an easy, pretty way to do my hair, suggested jewelry combinations, and suggested make-up tips for every day and special occasions. He is kind of amazing. Later, I had a big trip coming up and remembered Jim said he helps people pack sometimes. At first that sounded silly to me. I've travelled a fair bit and I am perfectly able to pack my own suitcase. However, as the trip approached, I was running out of time and realized this trip had complicated demands, lots of clothing styles would be required (professional, beachy, formal,semi-formal, touring, hiking) and for a range of weather. So, I called Jim in for a couple of hours. Oh, ho, ho. Again, it was money well-spent. I felt I looked very pulled together (honestly, I felt chic much of the time thanks to Jim!) from casual to formal, from warm to cold weather without over-packing and without buying anything new except some sandals. And...before he left that day we rearranged my bedroom furniture so that now my bedroom looks and works much better! Did I mention he is multi-talented? I highly recommend Jim Avila, especially to busy people. He will save you time and money in the long run, you will look terrific, and you will have fun doing it.

As a Professional in the Beauty Industry: Makeup Artist 18yrs, Esthetician 4yrs. It's rare when you…read moreencounter a genuine persona that not only has the skill in their craft but the heart that encompasses true creativity. Roy is that Artist. With a sparkle in his eyes as he greats you, to an endearing welcoming smile to match. His gentlemanly demeanor and bubble tone in his voice gives you an instant ease to your encounter with him. When we worked together years ago, I admired his continuous connection to every person he interacted with. His drive to learn something new in his craft and solid execution in that, built him a strong rapport with his clients. He is an asset to any company that values, supports and motivates their employees to be their best! Yelpers!! If your looking for Quality vs Quantity in your Hairstylist (Which clearly you are in reading this!) Roy is THE Guy.

My wife has been going to Roy for several years and she always comes home with fun hair colors…read more Back in the "before times" when we were getting ready to go a music festival, I decided it was my turn to get some color. Or I guess I should say no color since I wanted it to be platinum. The wife sent me to Roy, who had already consulted with her about what to do to my hair. The color was just what I wanted and wifey approved as well, noting that it wasn't at all brassy, which to my understanding is very important when you have blonde hair. She'd also asked him to cut my hair. As someone who usually just goes to a barber, I was surprised that after my haircut, I actually looked like I had MORE hair than before. Roy must have some kinda magical powers to be able to disguise my head as having full coverage. Anyway, he did a great job and was very pleasant. I highly recommend his services.

Normand is a fabulous stylist. My hair is not curly enough and dry and thinning in some places Andy…read morethick in others but he managed to make my hair lol ok amazing. I haven't been there for years because I moved away. You never forget someone who does a great job in your hair. Plus he's a wonderful person

Normand is the best stylist ever. I have been his client for 4 years. I never received compliments…read moreon my hair until he started styling my hair. He always does something a little different each time I see him. My hair holds its style even as it grows out. I have coarse difficult to style hair. Normand makes it a breeze. Thanks Normand!

Bryan McKay has expanded his business and is now Bryan Roberts Salon and Color Bar at the same…read moreaddress. Same awesome cuts, styling, and color but with added services and hours.

One of the Most Talented Make-Up Artists In The Biz…read more SITREP Mother Joseph is an exceptionally talented muse on many levels: incredible actor-performer and exceptionally gifted & cutting-edge dancer. But it is so much to see when he imparts his mad skillz into the magic of make-up and creating a new personna for another individual SETUP Here in Sacramento, it has been fun to see him work his wizardry in Drag-reviews, whether for another performer or for himself. His style is very edgy, very dark, very fantastical, though he is by no means limited to these themes. And on these occasions, it has been nice to see what new creations he conjures up. THE LOWDOWN Mother Joseph is a multi-talented artiste who uses the human face as his tapestry, creating works of art that are breathtaking, vivid and personality-expanding. A delight for the eyes to see both as a spectator and as a participant upon "reflection."

I'm a photographer and Joseph has partnered with me for many fashion, catalog and editorial photo…read moreshoots. He is engaged and passionate about the end result, and he's very easy to communicate with. This man knows his make-up and he plays well with others - I really couldn't ask for anything more.