Brittany is my new stylist, and she is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! Brittany did my color and cut, and I can honestly say that this is the BEST cut and color I have EVER had!!! I had a lot of breakage and my color was a mess. I wasn't too confident on what my options were, but Brittany completely turned everything around, and I am SO-SO-SO GRATEFUL and ELATED to have found her!!! I HIGHLY recommend Brittany and this WONDERFUL salon!!! read more

UPDATE: The owner's reply is insane and I'm happy to provide you screenshots of precisely when I called your salon to express my confusion over your salon being closed. I was there how else would I know what everything looked like and that it was closed. Your accusations are false and truly outside the realm of normal behavior. If you send me another cold threat as you did last night as stated below I'm contacting authorities. I am a professional with a busy life I don't have time to make up extravagant lies to get out of a hair appointment for god sakes. You appear to possibly have some issues that take you out of your right mind / professionalism based on your reply and other reviews that speak to you and your staff's difficult personalities. I just had the worst most unprofessional experience at this salon. I had an appointment scheduled for today (11/24) at 10:30. I showed up at 10:20 and waited outside on the bench as the salon was closed (no one told me it was only open by appointment on Mondays). I waited until 10:30 on the bench outside after trying to open the door but the salon was dark and locked. I pulled up the salon's website on Google only to discover it was closed on Mondays. I called the salon and left a voicemail about what I assumed was an online booking error, since their Google profile in fact states they are closed on Mondays and the salon was closed and locked, and then I left after 10:30. I later got a text from Brittany the stylist asking where I was. Very confused, I explained to her what happened. She gave me an attitude and told me I needed to come back for the appointment, that she was late due to an accident on the freeway so that's why no one was here to open the salon/let me in for my appointment, and due to their cancellation policy, I had to come back down to the salon for my appointment. I told her that Google stated they were closed on Monday, the salon was dark and locked, and no one answered or called me back after I left appointment, so again, I assumed it was an online booking error and I left. She got very argumentative with me (instead of apologizing and clarifying), insisted she was stuck in traffic and that's why she wasn't here to let me in, and insisted again that I needed to come back for her or I would be charged due to their cancellation policy. She also kept arguing with me that "no I was here," at 10:30, before later changing her story and telling me she was stuck in traffic. She was not here. I sat on the bench outside, everything was dark, the door was locked, and again, no one answered the phone or called me back after leaving a voice message. I told her I wasn't engaging in such an unprofessional conversation and she raised her voice and told me I was being unprofessional, at which point I disconnected the call. I am shocked at the way I was left hanging in front of a closed salon for my scheduled appointment, then contacted LATER and told I NEEDED TO COME BACK or face cancellation fees when it was the salon and Brittany's fault that no one was there for my scheduled appointment and no one answered when I left a voicemail, leaving me to assume there was an online booking error and the salon was actually closed. How was I supposed to know/assume any of that?? I am even more shocked by Brittany's horribly rude and unprofessional argumentative demands that I better turn around and come back LATE for my appointment or I would be charged, when the entire reason I left was because SHE was late, the salon was CLOSED, no one answered the phone or returned my voicemail, and no one communicated to me that they were in fact open today but my stylist was late and on her way. I worked in the salon industry as an esthetician and makeup artist for years and never have I encountered such an unprofessional interaction. Never. Then I got this threatening text just now from Brittany/Rare Byrd. read more

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Gabby is fabulous!! As a curly girl, I have a hard time finding stylists that both work with curly hair and don't charge an arm and a leg. Gabby is super friendly, easy to talk to, and made me feel comfortable. She knew exactly what I was asking for and completely delivered! I couldn't be happier with how my hair turned out. A lot of stylists don't typically take the amount of time Gabby did to make sure my curls were styled properly before leaving the salon. She was also very attentive with the integrity of my hair, which is something I let her know was important to me during our initial consultation. She made sure to take great care of my hair. This was my first time at this salon, and I will absolutely be back! Thanks again queen!! read more

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Alicia is my girl! She's been cutting my hair for over a decade. Always a relaxed vibe in here with good amenities. Annie the owner is also amazing. read more

Brittany was fantastic. I loved my cut and highlight. I appreciated the in-depth consultation and the results were better than I could have expected. 10/10 recommend. read more

Heather is absolutely magic. Not only did she give me the best styling I've ever had, she walked me through each step so I could keep it looking amazing at home. It was an absolute delight to sit in her chair. read more

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I came in for a scalp treatment and trim with Jaycinda and loved my hair so much that I booked a blowout a couple weeks later. She is so sweet, personable, and truly talented. Every visit has been a great experience, and I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Brittany did an amazing job on my daughter's highlights and cut. I would highly recommend her.

Andrea is my go-to stylist for color in the East Bay! She does a wonderful job with my color, and I'm so glad I found her. I've been going to her for over a year now. I first booked her for a blowout/styling appt and she made me look fabulous! Now I go to her regularly for color maintenance. read more

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Love my new haircut from Samantha! It was exactly what I requested and much fresher and lighter than before.

This is a second review to my first review 5 months ago. My first visit was pretty exciting; new salon, new stylist (Heather), new hair. Since my first visit I have been back each month for the past 5 months. And each visit feels as exciting as my first visit. The salon has great energy and is chill at the same time. The staff are very friendly as well. Heather is a great stylist who is passionate about her craft. She is always upbeat, funny and does a great job cutting and styling my hair. She gives me pointers on how to maintain my curly French Bob that has greatly reduced my bad hair days. I am always excited to go to Rare Byrd Salon because of the great service and atmosphere. read more

Made an appointment with Brittany for a cut and style and she was great. She understood what I wanted and did an excellent job. I would recommend her if you need a great style and cut. I will be going back again to ask for her. read more

A huge round of applause and gratitude to Sabrina! I love my haircut ! Just a bit of a background; I don't ever like my haircut as I leave the salon- I go home- rewash and restyle it and hope it grows in normal. In this case- I walked out feeling like a million bucks and the haircut is so perfect and easy to take care of- it's amazing ! Sabrina, I am your fan and definitely will be back! read more

I've been seeing Andrea for several years now and she has rescued my hair and has always provided me with the vibrant colors and styles I love! Andrea is a meticulous and very talented artist and always makes me feel comfortable and at ease with any new colors we try. Rare Byrd salon is also as a whole super cute and has a great vibe all around! It's perfectly located in downtown Walnut Creek and I'm looking forward to coming here more often! read more

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Rare Bryd is a bright and inviting salon located on the corner plaza of S Main St. and Newell Ave. The space is open and artistic. I especially love the live edge wood shelves that make up each hair station, as well as all the unique merchandise offered. I see Andrea here for my hair cuts and colors. From A-Line cuts to long balayages, she's been so good! I naturally have dark brown hair and for the almost 4 years, she's managed to care for and guide me on keeping it fresh. Love it here and would highly recommend! read more

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Great advice and service. Very happy with the result! Annie was fantastic! Very experienced and gave me a new improved look!

Sabrina is fantastic! I've seen her 3 times now since moving to Walnut Creek and she is truly an artist! I searched around by google reviews and tried her for the first time back in September. Great experience and she always helps brings my vision to life!! Highly recommend - she is super booked up but if you can get a spot it's definitely worth it! A couple weeks ago I saw her and we went from Mushroom Brown super ashy / silver (did back in January) to a copper / orange / red in one session! Super happy with the results. read more

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I've been seeing Andrea for a little over a year now. My hair has never been happier & healthier. I have super thick hair, which can be a pain, but Andrea knows exactly what products to use on me.. She is gentle and sweat as can be. She has excellent WC restaurant recommendations too. I followed Andrea to Rare Byrd and I'm very happy about it. The salon is clean, spacious and lively. Great location with plenty of parking. I'm looking forward to more visits. read more

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Really happy with how my hair turned out! The cut and color were just what I asked for. There was a bit of a wait, but the results made it worth it. I'll definitely be back! Also found them on YELP! Love yelp! read more

I got the best hair cut of my life from Sabrina. I also got purple partial highlights. Sabrina was patient and listened to everything I wanted. She was always open to changing and sought my opinion throughout the process. I told her I didn't want a soccer mom Bob and she delivered. I now have the hippest shag Bob and it's incredible from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to bed. The purple is also amazing with great placement. Thank you so much, Sabrina. Worth the money. read more

Heather is an exceptional hairstylist. She does an amazing job at curly cuts and coloring. She makes sure you feel comfortable with the style you want and she is very open-minded with styling choices and takes your input into consideration. Additionally, she makes sure your hair matches your facial structure and neckline so you feel confident when you leave her chair. Her craft in making sure you leave happy and confident in your new hairstyle is on par with my expectations and I leave happy each time. read more

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Wow.... What a find! I made an appointment with Annie for a haircut. Best haircut I have ever had. Thank you so much Annie Pam L read more

love, love and love this place. I got to Fatima Rehman there for all my hair needs. The salon has amazing talent that gives back to the community and really cares about each client! Don't sleep on them. read more

This is 4 reviews in one! Myself, husband, daughter and son all see Brendalina. I came in with damaged hair from another local salon, and Brandalina really did magic. She helped me bring my curl back as well as fixing the mess that the last salon did to my hair. She's a lifesaver and I'm so thankful I found her. She has transformed my 15 year olds hair several times with every color of the rainbow all without ever damaging her hair. Also took time to cut my 2 yr olds hair, knowing he was scared for a haircut. She took the time to work with him and gave him a great cut! Great cut and color every time me and my daughter have seen her. read more

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I had my first appointment with Andrea in Dec 2023 and she is amazing! I wanted blonde highlights and a shorter cut with fringe bangs (which she talked me out of thank god). She has incredible attention to detail and my hair came out super dimensional and natural looking - she matched the highlights exactly to my natural highlights that happen in the summer. She's stuck with me now! read more

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If your blonde or need color go to crystal she's literally the best and has amazing prices. She really cared about the health or my hair and listened to what I wanted. read more

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The salon itself is super cute and I absolutely love the vibe it gives. I'm super picky with who I go to when it's beauty related, but let me tell you, Jazmin is amazing! I've been going to her since 2019 and she's the ONLY person I trust when it comes to my wavy hair. She does an amazing job every. single. time. She's also super sweet and makes you feel comfortable and is always honest with any questions you have with your hair. The 45 minute drive is always worth it! read more

So glad I found Rare Byrd. It's such a cute spot. I had such a great experience getting my hair cut with Jazmin! She really took the time and listened to what I wanted. She went above and beyond to explain my hair type and what would be best for it. Can't wait to come again! read more

Dre or Andrea does my color/cuts here! She's detailed and makes sure to execute the look I'm aiming for when I come in. The salon is newer and has a lot of upgrades and is clean. read more

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Awesome salon!! Super cute and friendly. Andrea works wonders with my hair every time! read more

Rare Byrd Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Just had a curly haircut by Jazmine! She was amazing, very sweet and definitely knew what she was doing. Loved the vibe at the studio. I've been looking for a curl specialist for a while now and I think I found my place. read more

I saw Crystal for the first time. She gave me the best blonde highlights I have ever received. It looked so natural and made me feel totally pampered. She told me her expertise is blondes and she was correct! I do suggest bringing a photo for the cut/trim you want. read more

I found this salon from a friend who sent me their IG because I wanted to focus on a curly haircut. It was easy booking an appointment online with a stylist. They just moved into a new spot which parking can be kind of tricky so don't go too fast or you'll miss the turn. I was greeted and offered water before we started. I had Gabrielle and I opted for a consultation first to go over how my hair is and what I expected. I only wanted a trim and had never had a specific curly cut. I have naturally curly hair and used to get the keratin treatment for years, it wasn't until the pandemic where I wanted to embrace my natural curly hair. The curly hair cut takes more time washing, conditioning, and going to the bowl. I just got a small trim and of course like any haircut, it's a change. It wasn't too expensive too and I decided to book another appointment in 6 weeks. Great salon! read more

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This is a long overdue review for Andrea. I followed Andrea from her previous salon to Rare Byrd. Andrea is welcoming, attentive and does and excellent job with my highlights. Andrea excels in taking care of my hair health providing treatments I have never received by any other stylist. I feel completely pampered when I leave the salon. read more

I have been going to Andrea for over a year and all I can say is I am so thankful I found her! She is great with communication and is able to understand exactly what I am wanting and needing with my hair. She is always so sweet and I always love my salon experience with her. I cannot say enough great things about Andrea and highly recommend her! read more

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I met Andrea at a Perfect Locks event and was looking for a new hairstylist. I found her because I wanted to go back to blonde and recently went dark. She does such amazing work and is very accommodating! This new salon is really nice and clean and the staff are very friendly! Andrea is really good at making sure to keep your hair healthy while still trying to get as close to what you want without breakage! Would recommend booking with her! read more

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From blond highlights to grey blue! Have reallly high expectations for my stylists and colorists since I've lived in SF and Oakland, I moved to contra costa 3 years ago and I've finally found an amazing colorist! I would drive through the tunnel to my previous stylist for 3 years. I'm so glad I finally found a local spot I trust! Rate Byrd is a group of really amazing stylists. They helped me achieve this incredible silver blue I was craving. read more

Andrea is my stylist at Rare Byrd Salon and she is amazing. She does it all but is especially great at doing extensions which I was I see her for. She always knows exactly what look I'm asking for and nails it every time. I can't recommend her enough! The staff here is very welcoming and the environment is so relaxing! read more

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I love getting my hair done by Andrea! She always gives me the best color and keeps my hair healthy and gorgeous year round! read more

Rare Byrd Salon - I love getting my hair done by Andrea! She always gives me the best color and keeps my hair healthy and gorgeous year round! - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I. Am. Obsessed! As a biracial woman (half white, half Latina), my hair has a mind of its own. I came to see Gabby today and she sat down with me and listened to my absolute brain dump about my hair, its history, my experiences, what I wanted, etc. I was nervous, as I stopped coloring my hair about a year and a half ago and had a whole head of virgin hair. She listened to my anxieties and had a full on dialogue with me about expectations, how much I wanted to style (which is none, I'm the lowest maintenance gal ever) and everything in between. Throughout the cut and color, she chatted with me, AND educated me. She answered every question about product, styling, etc. with such knowledge and confidence, but also openness. And...my hair came out AMAZING! For reference, my hair is SUPER thick and wavy but often falls down straight due to weight. This shag cut brought my natural waves TO LIFE! I cannot wait to go back. Gabby was an absolute joy to hang out with for a few hours. She's adorable AND talented. I'm here to stay! read more

Rare Byrd Salon - All natural color at the top and throughout with some sweet little lighting for dimension! The grow out is going to be amazing! - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California