absolutely love Stem as usual!! my stylist summer was super knowledgable and friendly and the salon…read moreis stunning. They also use super luxe products. I love it more every time I go!

I can't recommend my hairstylist Katie T enough! I have naturally thin hair, and somehow she always…read moremakes it look and feel so much fuller and healthier. My hair is actually longer now than it's ever been in my adult life, which I never thought would be possible. katie is incredibly skilled with blonde color--she gets the tone just right every time without causing damage or breakage. That alone is rare, but what really sets her apart is her expertise and honesty. She always suggests what will truly work best for my hair, and I completely trust her judgment. If you're looking for someone who genuinely knows what they're doing and cares about the health of your hair, she's the one.

Very responsive! I called for an emergency appointment and the staff was very accommodating and…read morehelped my niece feel very relaxed and safe.

Great experience their team dyed my hair soooo good. Highly recommended from my side!read more

I was looking around to find a salon that would be able to take a last minute appointment and would…read morebe able to accommodate to a specialized cut, style and highlight. I was looking for a stylist to give me a long pixie, with an undercut with highlights. When I called Aalon Avalon, they squeezed me into a slot that was open same day. When I got there, and their Master Stylist was able to review and get an idea of the style and color I was asking for . He was very thorough and able to explain in detail how they were going to style me and told me they have an opening I. 45 minutes. . Specialty cut and color can take about three to four hours for the coloring part to get the right color and based I. What was explained to me, I was pretty confident that they were really going to do an amazing job with my help. When I got back, I was late for the appointment but they didn't sweat me, since they just got done with the previous customer and needed to set up the station. When my stylist was ready, she was very sweet and really took care of me to make sure I get the cut and style I requested. The vibe of the salon was very personable and easy going. I really enjoyed the time care she put in to working. When she completed my hair, it looked exactly as I wanted. It was like 20 pounds was chopped off my head If you're looking for a good salon that is really proficient with specialty cuts, this is the place to go. Thank you, Salon Avalon for the time, patience and care you put into me and my hair.

If you're looking for a color master for your hair, look no further than Sari at Salon Avalon. He…read moreis truly the best and has a really good eye for color and style. Because I have had bleached hair (as an Asian) for a while, I have visited several hair salons for color and he is definitely the best, has an eye for colors that would pair well with your face, passionate about his craft, and takes a lot of pride in his work. I can't imagine someone being unhappy with the results. He even has a lot of before and after photos in his phone, where you can see a lot of really cool color jobs that he has done, in case you don't believe me. Everyone was very sweet and the salon was nice and clean! I would recommend Sari again!

I've been treated so wonderfully by Jaycinda! I haven't really found a true hairstylist that makes…read moreme comfortable to ask questions/advice. But the moment I scheduled my 1st appointment, Jaycinda made it SO easy for me! She brings this energy when she greets you and doesn't make you feel stupid for asking questions. She's super knowledgeable and honest which makes the process easier for me as someone who is indecisive most of the time. She also makes me feel so beautiful! I 100000% recommend her!!

Brittany is my new stylist, and she is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! Brittany did my color and cut, and I…read morecan 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!!!

Jason is the best hair stylist! My daughters and I have been going to him for years. He's…read moreincredibly professional, always knows exactly what we need, and consistently delivers amazing results. Whenever anyone asks for a recommendation, I always send them his way--highly recommend!

The stylist I saw has since left this salon…read more Originally I emailed Sixteen Eighty Eight through Yelp with my formula and they confirmed they were able to do it, which was great news since I've had trouble finding someone who can follow my formula in Walnut Creek. They matched me with a stylist and I came in on a particularly cold rainy day. The first issue I noted was that they didn't use heat to process, which my formula calls for. Although I've had other salons use wet heat to treat, using no heat was unusual. Beyond that, I noted the stylist would make comments where the tone sounded friendly, but the words like, "your hair is so long, do you ever cut it," were a bit rude. By the end of the visit it was clear she didn't particularly like me, but my hair looked fine under the lighting, so I tipped well and left. What followed has literally never happened to me in the four years I've gotten full root coverage. The color leeched out of my hair - as in, within a few days, all coverage was gone. I don't know what she used, but after a week it didn't look like I'd gotten my hair done at all - my best guess is that because she didn't use heat, it didn't process correctly. I just don't know. I've sat on this review trying to decide how I feel about it, but I definitely always now confirm my formula has to be processed with heat and I've gone back to my old salon in Berkeley even though it's a bit of a drive.

Beautiful salon space with bright, cozy lighting…read more Easy location - right off the freeway , with easy street parking , NO meters!! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Got a haircut from Linh, who is great! I asked for long layers and she cut them with this technique, and I was immediately like, "oh yes this is going to be a gooood haircut." Will be back!

Jasmin has been my colorist for years and years. She took the time to really understand my natural…read morecolor. Her technique weaves colors around your natural hair so as it grows out it still look great. I could go 10 to 12 weeks. I always asked why can't I just do all over color. She would tell me you won't be happy. You will see the grow out right away. Well she let me do it. It's been 4 weeks and I feel like I needed to freshen up a week ago. Well next time I see her, we will come up with a plan to transition back to low maintenance. Over time I am even thinking of transitioning to no color just to see.

Kristen is my absolute favorite stylist I've ever worked with! My hair is naturally curly and fine…read more I wanted to lighten my hair, and Kristen did an amazing job getting my super dark brown hair lighter over sessions while working to keep my fragile hair as strong as possible. I decided the light hair wasn't for me and she helped me go back to my natural dark hair. She does amazing work and is a super fun person. She is honest and makes sure I don't do anything crazy to my hair (like not cutting it too short ;) whew!). I love working with Kristen. If you have the chance to have her as your stylist consider yourself very lucky! (Sidenote: Her head massages during the shampoo are next level). I look forward to every visit. She's the best! The salon is so cozy, clean, and a lovely atmosphere. People are so kind and everything operates efficiently. Always super easy scheduling appointments and the text reminder a day or two before my appointment are so helpful too. I'm a type A person with super high standards. I'd choose this salon again and again. Thank you Kristen!

Another great hair experience with Christy today. My color always comes out looking great and grows…read moreout very subtly, no harsh/obvious grow out lines or brassy tones. She was a great sport when I had to bring my baby with me last time too. It's easy to relax with her and know you're in good hands!

I left 3 voicemails for this salon, indicating I wanted to book an appt. No reply. So eventually I…read moregave up and called Hair by Ann, got an immediate reply, saw her today and was very pleased with the results. I also called Third Reflection and got a response in 2 days. I'm patient, but zero call backs for me is a huge red flag. I'm posting this as much as anything to get a message to Ash Salon's management to please do better. I wasted my time waiting for a call back.

I saw Laurel for the first time here at Ash. I've been long overdue for a trim, moved to a new…read morearea, and decided to finally go with ash. Laurel was amazing, she really listens to what you are trying to achieve. I wanted a bit more styling to my hair as well and she exceeded my expectations! Super happy with the result.