I've had the absolute pleasure of coming to Nina as my hairstylist for about a year now, and there is no one else I trust more with my hair! I cannot emphasize enough how welcome I always feel in her chair, her kindness and passion for her work is unparalleled in this industry. After struggling with self confidence due to thinning and short hair for so long, it is only thanks to her that I was able to rediscover self love in the form of beautiful hair, the results speak for themselves The quality of her work has always left me more than satisfied whether it's from hair extensions, hair cut, hair styling, hair dye; I trust her with EVERYTHING haha :) please, ask for Nina! read more

See all

She is very professional and experienced. She did exactly what I was asking for. Awesome haircut.

I didn't have a satisfactory haircut but Nina reimbursed me for her part of the charges. Nina resolved my problem quickly without any further disagreements. I am grateful for that. read more

Called on a Saturday morning and was told to come in Saturday afternoon for a haircut and color. This was awesome to be able to come in on such late notice. My hair had been dead and "boring" for about the last year. Texted Nina for color consultation which was super convenient and easy. Walked into my appointment, was greeted and offered something to drink. My appointment took about 3 hours but seriously such a great job and completely worth the time. I am absolutely loving my new hair! Nina and I talked about my boyfriend and I going out that night so she made sure to go out of her way to blow dry and style it. Appreciated the extra effort so much and the ladies in there were so sweet the entire time. A great atmosphere for a salon and can't wait to go back! read more

See all

Salon Elegante is conveniently located in Orinda across from Theater Square. They offer excellent professional service and it's easy to schedule appointments. The owner Nina is lovely,  I see her monthly for hair colors and hair cuts every other month and she makes sure my hair looks the best. She did a beatiful hair style and make up for my wedding celebration.  I highly recommend this hair salon! read more

Nina Elegante - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

I rarely write a review but after so many compliments on my highlights, I had to write this one! I can go on for ever on how much I like this place and Nina , I have been coming to Nina for 3 years. She is super friendly and incredibly talented with hair. She always listens and knows exactly what to do with your hair to make you gorgeous! The atmosphere in the salon is so warm and relaxing that I feel like family every time I walk into it . They always offer something to drink ; tea, coffee, wine ... you won't be disappointed read more

Nina Elegante - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

See all

Have been going to Nina for the last 8 years. She is the best in coloring, cutting and styling hair. What's more is that she makes me feel very welcome and comfortable. Highly recommend her. read more

Nina Elegante salon has been providing great cuts and color for the whole family for years. Nina is creative, meticulous and knows what looks great for her customers. Great service and great hair results. read more

Nina was great. It was easy to text her for an appointment. And most of all I love my new haircut. (So does all my friends and husband.) Nina listened to what I wanted. I was even more impressed when she said she was analyzing the shape of my head to figure out the best way to cut my hair in a complementing way. Basically I have a flat head in the back; she tried to cut it in a way to create more volume where I needed it. Will definitely be going back to NINA for all my future haircuts. FYI I've been searching for my go to hair stylist for many years now between SF or East Bay...and I think I've found her! read more

I came back to this salon to have my hair done again some time ago, and had a pastel pink in mind which I wanted to try. After sending my stylist several pictures of what I wanted the color to look like, I ended up with bright magenta hair instead. Super disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

Had a haircut from Ms. Nina, it looked nothing like the photos I sent. It looked nothing like all my other cuts(had the same style for over 30 years). Was exactly the kind of cut I tried to avoid; and it looked even worse days later. Every morning I wake up, looking at mirror I need an anger management session. This daily anger will continue till hair grow back & fixed elsewhere... :) Last time someone messed up my hair this bad was 25 years ago by a student apprentice(at least he didn't charge me a premium for it). It brought old memories of crying myself to airport the next day. So here is the good news: with COVID I got no where to go :) P.S. this 1 star review is about my cut; not the stylist's character who could be a great person. read more

I love this hair salon as it is true to its name, it's elegant! Nina is my stylist there and she is WONDERFUL. She is so accommodating and very talented. She provides VIP treatment from the start to the finish. She not only does hair, she also is a make-up artist. This salon is located in the heart of Orinda and is easy to access. If you are seeking a great hair stylist in Orinda, reach out to Nina. She is an absolute gem! read more

Nina Elegante - LOVE my blonde color by Nina!! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Nina is so talented, smart, and friendly. I love getting my haircuts and keratin treatments from her.

Salon Elegante is a gem of a salon! Come and see Nina, she owns the salon and is the best stylist I have ever had!!! I have been a fashion stylist on photo shoots for 20 years, so I know the beauty business pretty well and therefore very fussy about who I hand myself to- this lady knows her stuff. I think one of Nina's biggest assets is her skill in an overall beauty look; she advises me on makeup, color, skincare, threading (Nina has a full setup for all these at the salon) and is on point in terms of what is current. Last word, I am moving from Orinda to Saint Helena and will DEFINITELY be making the trip back to Nina every month!! read more

The salon is beautiful. An I love downtown Orinda. But I have to brag about the hair stylist Krystina. I left the salon gitty with happiness over love for my hair. read more

Nina Elegante - Can't stop staring at my hair! Love it! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

See all

I really needed a haircut and a style-fix and my usual stylist was swamped, but I thought I'd dip my toe in by getting a consult first. I set a late afternoon appointment and on my way there...low tire pressure light came on. I pulled into a garage and called Nina to say I would not make it. She said she would wait for me -- how nice is that? Turned out this was my day because the garage dealt with the tires in a flash. After talking with Nina and getting what I thought was great advice, turned out she had time to cut and she did. Looks absolutely fabulous! She took photos for me so I could show them to my regular stylist (again, how thoughtful is that!). I will almost certainly be back to get my hair done by Nina. It's great to have more than one terrific option! read more

*update 12/05/10- Janine is no longer at Salon Elegante. I can't vouch for any of the stylist here anymore. 3 stars for a decent atmosphere though most of the time terrible music is playing. (Janine is amazing!! She enjoys what she does and it shows. She is very creative and always makes you look your best. She has done amazing hair cuts on me and also amazing color. But if I'm growing my hair out and just need a trim...it is just that. She doesn't cut off all the hair I've just grown like every other stylist in the world. She's the best!) read more

I just have to reiterate that Nina is the absolute best. So extremely talented and listens to exactly what her customers want. She also did my hair and makeup for my wedding and she did an amazing job, and I got so many compliments. She knows exactly what to do to make you look good in pictures and ensure your hair stays perfect for the whole day. Can't say enough good things about her. read more

See all

I was visiting my friend in east bay and I was in need of a hair do.. I liked the reviews and gave it a chance... Omg.. I love my hair. Didn't know I could look like a movie star !!! Definitely recommend this place !!! read more

Nina Elegante - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Nina is amazing! Unfortunately I am not as lucky to be able to use her service on a regular basis since I live in FL. I visit my daughter once a year. This time Nina was so nice to take me the same day as I called. She give me a fantastic haircut and also did my eyebrows. Thank you Nina and see you next year. Helena from Delray Beach. read more

Update - I've been back for color twice with Nina and had another cut with Krystina and I just love the results. It is so nice to have such a talented team of women, so close to home. And it's nice to support a women-owned and local business. AAA+ read more

The salon is quaint, relaxing and elegant. The color was done near identical to what I requested, and the haircut framing was very satisfactory. I will be a return customer. read more

I'm so happy I found Nina at Salon Elegante! She carefully listened to my requests, made suggestions and in a short amount of time my color was on and I was thrilled with the results. Nina is a professional with a kind and gentle manner about her. I will definitely be returning! read more

Nina did a wonderful job for my daughter's prom hair styling. She took her time and at every step she made sure it was exactly what my daughter wanted. And the end result was beautiful. read more

Nina Elegante - Prom hair style! Nina did a beautiful job. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

See all

Nina is so amazing!! She is a complete genius!! She highlight my hair and also did balayage and it was my first time ever doing it. Go to her now!!! She is so nice too read more

See all

This was my first time at Salon Elegante and Nina gave me the best haircut I've had in decades. When you have short hair it is essential that a stylist is very talented. Nina cut my hair with scissors then went back and used a razor to blend everything perfectly. I will be returning forever! read more

Highly recommend this salon. After moving to the bay area, I failed to find the right hair dresser in three years until I tried this salon. The owner, Nina is a sweetheart and very talented. read more

Four stars for Janine! She has been doing my hair since she worked on Haight Street, over six years ago! Or more? She does amazing color!!! I had bright red hair that got me compliments and tons of attention for years! When that got old, she bleached me out and turned my very red hair platinum blond in no time, without breaking my acres of hair! Janine is the best at color around, and that's saying something since I too worked in the Salon industry with dozens of stylists. Go to Janine for whatever you need, she can do the funky for me, the men's cut for my Pops and even his picky new wifes super conservative hair! Janine is a true talent and is very versatile, plus a great person who really wants her clients to look their best! Go see Janine! She is a reasonably priced, hair styling goddess! read more

Janine's ambition to expand her knowledge through education keeps her current and enthusiastic about offering new salon services to clients. Ask her about Redken's Symposium. She suggested I try an opti-smooth curl relaxer to tame my soft curls. Her attention to details saved my double processed curly locks from potentially severe damage. Thanks Janine, my hair looks and feels fabulous! You can depend on her to straighten color treated hair with Matrix Opti-Smooth read more

I needed to find a real stylist for my 14 year old daughter this year. She'd decided that she needed to get a real haircut, something bold. Time to graduate from the mid-back trim. Took a chance, called the local salon, and talked to Nina. She accommodated our schedule (it was tight), cautiously took my daughter's ideas ("Are you sure? I don't want you to hate me!") and created an amazing look, exactly what my daughter was hoping for. The look on her face as we left said everything- she felt amazing, and looked it too. Our recent follow up visit was simply more of the same, and cemented my first impression; Nina is enthusiastic, generous with her time, and is a skilled stylist and colorist. She also seems to have a very good sense of her client's comfort level; cautious and careful when needed, daring when turned loose. Hallmarks of a real pro in this industry. Kid is thrilled, friends are stunned, I'm impressed. Space is comfy, good product lines. Other stylists seem consistently professional as well, in the brief contact I've had with them. Was not expecting to be so satisfied without driving a lot farther. We're sold. read more

The best one can ask for. Nina and Ashley have been just awesome. Very accommodating and flexible each time I've called for an appointment. They end up making my entire family look so great! read more

Although Janine is no longer with this salon, I would recommend any of their stylists to a friend. The staff is great, super friendly, and definitely talented. No worries when you visit them. read more

What a great place , Nina is the best , Nina very professional and knows what she does I love this place I highly recommend her !!!

I've been coming to Salon Elegante for 3 years now and I always walk away satisfied and loving my look! Nina is great and very professional. She's a perfectionist and always makes sure I look my best when I walk out the door. I highly recommend her! read more

Salon elegante lives up to its name! I love this salon so much every time I go in I just feel at home. I am not one to be comfortable at most hair salons. Nina is absolutely amazing! She gives you the look you want and more. She knows exactly how to take care of you when you are in her salon. I recommend her to all of my friends in need of some TLC. You will leave her salon feeling brand new! I trust Nina with my hair more than I trust myself. She has a vision for my hair that I always absolutely love even when I want something new! Highly recommend! read more

Nina Elegante - I love my new hair. I wanted something different than my natural long wavy brunette hair, so we did the opposite! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

I'm new to the area and was looking for a new salon. I noticed all the great reviews regarding Nina and then I met someone who goes to her. Seemed like a sign. Called on Thursday and she was willing to take me after hours on Friday. All the reviews are true! She's professional, talented and friendly. I can certainly add my 5 stars to the others. You won't be disappointed if you choose this place. read more

I have a bad habit of calling Nina with no notice when I need a touch up on my roots and she always finds a way to squeeze me in. She is lovely and the salon is terrific! read more

This is simply a really pleasant place to get your hair done. I've been coming here for a number of years since Debbie moved here. It's a long trip from Marin, but it's worth it. Debbie does a great job with styles & color. She's creative, fast and fun to get to know. Besides all that it's easy to park and the neighborhood is fun to walk around when you're done. read more

Farry is simply the greatest stylist in the area hands down. Unbelievable work and she just genuinely knows what she's doing.

I was very happy with the the up-do Nina created for me. She was very easy to communicate with via text and she was extremely accommodating throughout the entire process. Thank you, Nina. I will definitely look to you for any future events I attend in the Orinda area. :) read more