I had my first appt w BEN @ THE COLOR HUSTLE in FEB 2026. Before that I'd had the same stylist for 20 yrs. though sadly, COVID changed things, leaving me without a stylist. Since then, I've been so frustrated & unsuccessful as I've had to color & highlight my own hair, the past five years. I think my hair is pretty complex- but not to Ben ! Ben "got it" immediately & quickly reassured me he knew my precise colors, damage issues & exactly how to care for my hair. Even when Ben was working on my hair, I had anxiety & was questioning things, but he was confident & knew -- & every time, he was right. Ben also makes a deliberate effort NOT TO DAMAGE the HAIR, & only uses, & works w HEALTHY PRODUCTS. The RESULT I got was WAY BETTER than expected; I was blown away w unique touches & additions Ben made, that my 20year stylist had never even suggested. On Appt#2, Ben suggested KERATIN treatment, which I knew nothing about, but he took the time to explain BENEFITS & the RESULT I could expect - so we did it. This treatment was incredible & totally changed my hair (he said "this result" will last about 6mo.) *Again, my prior stylist never even told me about this amazing treatment -KERATIN is great. Ben is a Master & Artist of Hair Design. LEGIT !!! He is passionate, sharp & empathetic. He listens closely, but his unique intuition is honestly, so totally spot-on ... I believe Ben would create a successful result ... even if nothing was ever explained. Look at Ben's REVIEWS. Im an OCD researcher & I can tell you- BEN's REVIEWS are not typical even for "best stylist" reviews ... no. COMPARE them & you'll see: Ben's stellar reviews WIN! To ME, finding a stylist who listens, hears you & creates the look YOU wished for (+ EXCEEDs that) - is a dream & ... as good as it gets. Linzi L. read more

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I was on the hunt for a new hairstylist to do a keratin treatment. After a bad experience last year, I was honestly a little scared to try again. I started browsing Yelp and found someone farther away, so I sent an inquiry. Shortly after, I got a text from Ben and was confused. Then I realized Yelp had shared my request with other nearby hairstylists (thanks, Yelp, for the unexpected match!) Ben was very responsive and answered all my questions. I checked out his Yelp page, and it looked promising, so I decided to give him a try. In the meantime, my daughter had been wanting highlights forever, so I asked Ben about that too and he said he could definitely help. I went in last Monday for my keratin treatment. Ben was friendly, kind, and easy to talk to. The whole process took about three hours. My hair looked so straight and shiny afterward! I also got a haircut, and he gave helpful advice on the length and style. After washing my hair three days later, it was so easy to dry and completely frizz-free. I'm extremely happy I found Ben for my keratin treatment. On Saturday, my daughter had her highlight appointment with him. She chose a full highlight but wasn't sure about the exact color. She showed Ben some inspiration photos and trusted him to pick something that would suit her. After about 3.5 hours, I came back to pick her up and her hair looked so beautiful! The highlights blended so well and definitely exceeded my expectations. My daughter is thrilled with the result! If you're looking for a hairstylist for keratin treatments, highlights, or coloring, I highly recommend Ben! read more

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I have no words to clearly express how AMAZING my entire experience was with Ben from start to finish!! Literally messaged for a quote yesterday on Yelp and he responded so quickly. I was able to book a convenient time for me the following day. The whole experience was everything I dreamed of when getting my hair done. I have not got my hair professionally done for over 15 years. Ben was quick, efficient, and honest with the entire process and even walked me through hair care steps. The vibe was very pleasant and I enjoyed being in the salon studio, it definitely feels like a personalized experience versus being in a huge salon. The hospitality was amazing and most importantly Ben was able to achieve beyond my expectations on the ash beige balayage that I had requested. I'm SO happy that I found Ben here at The Color Hustle, definitely will be booking my future touch ups back here. THANK YOU Ben!! read more

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I found Ben on IG. He was very responsive and easy to work with. I showed him a photo and he gave me exactly what i wanted. I wanted to go ligbter but did not want blonde. If you're looking for someone that knows how to work with brunettes- he is your guy! He was very quick and efficient and his studio was very comfortable! read more

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I have been boxed dying my hair to cover my greys with various brand from the drug store and my hair colors are so random all over the head. Today, Ben make my hair alive again. I am very happy with the result. The whole process was smooth and completely done. I am so glad to found a stylist close by. read more

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Ben completely gave me my confidence back. I came in after a really upsetting experience with a previous stylist who had cut my bangs way too short and left me with uneven layers. It honestly made me feel so depressed about my hair that I wore a headband every day for a month just to hide it. I came to Ben with a vision, and he truly brought it to life. I got a balayage and a Keratin Complex treatment, and the results could not have been better. I had not dyed my hair in over 10 years, so this was a huge deal for me, and he made me feel so comfortable through the whole process. What I appreciated most was how patient he was and how seen he made me feel. He really listened, did not rush me, and made the entire experience feel seamless from start to finish. It was so easy to talk to him, and the whole vibe was welcoming, calm, and professional. Everything was also so clean, which immediately made me feel at ease and showed how much care goes into the experience. The quality of his work speaks for itself. My hair looks beautiful, healthy, and exactly how I hoped it would. Ben took something that had been making me feel insecure and turned it into something that gave me all my confidence back. He is officially my new hair bestie, and I'm so grateful I found him. read more

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Returned for a root touch up and color toner to cover my brassy highlights. Ben did a wonderful job making my hair look healthy again. I appreciate his color consultation on what would work best for my hair texture. Very professional! read more

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I found Ben through Yelp and decided to reach out because I really needed a haircut and color as soon as possible. He responded very quickly and was able to fit me in the same day, which I truly appreciated. From the moment I arrived, Ben was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. We chatted throughout the appointment, and he really took the time to understand what I wanted. He recommended a beautiful chocolate brown color, and it blended perfectly with my previous hair color. The transition is so seamless that you can't see any harsh lines at all -- the result looks very natural and polished. I also told him that I did not want high layers, and he listened carefully. He gave me a low-layer haircut, kept my length exactly as requested, and the cut turned out clean, balanced, and very flattering. His technique is excellent, and you can tell he's very experienced and detail-oriented. Ben is someone who truly respects your preferences, communicates clearly, and delivers great results. He never pushed anything I didn't want and made sure I was happy every step of the way. On top of that, his studio is very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located right near the freeway, which made the visit even easier. I'm extremely happy with both my haircut and color, and I would highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a skilled stylist who is professional, attentive, and easy to work with. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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The color hustle was amazing My hair was so messed up being multi colored from two different stylist highlighting and then putting permanent dye on it when I wanted to be blonde. Ugh Anywho Ben fixed it and with some highlights root tap and toner. Incredible job. You can tell he stays up with the latest trends and does continued education. I initially contacted him for just a wash and blow out and so thankful he could fix my hair. I have thick dark brown hair and lots of it. Best wash and blow out l have ever gotten. Holy cannoli. read more

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What an amazing experience! I think I've finally found my new go to person to trust with my hair! Ben was very attentive and detail oriented when discussing what might work best for my lifestyle and features. As a healthcare worker, having versatility with hairstyles that I can wear up or down is important and he worked his magic! We opted for face framing layers with curtain bangs and long layers. The end result is so beautiful and I love it! Thank you so much Ben and I'll be back when it's time for a refresh! read more

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Ben was so amazing! I hate getting haircuts because the stylist never really gets it right and cuts off too much length. But Ben really listened and we had a thorough conversation of what I wanted. I only went for a cut, not a color. He really assessed my hair and recommended what would look good on me and combined that with what I wanted. He has over a decade of experience working on hair all over the world so you are definitely in good hands with him! As long as I live in the bay area, I will only go to Ben from now on. Don't hesitate to book with him, he has online booking as well! Also, The Color Hustle is actually located inside Sola Salon (just for logistics because I got lost). read more

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Ben is a master at his craft of hair color. He really knows and understands the chemistry of hair color and the artistry that goes into creating a color and how it will look on your skin tone. I was anxious when I first went there. I used to box dye my hair a dark brown for many years and this year I decided to stop box dying and start prepping my hair for grey blending. I booked a consult 1st so I could tell Ben what I wanted. He is quite honest and frank with you, he told me what he thought was possible and he showed me pics to confirm what I wanted. I was very happy with my first visit in February, he worked so hard to achieve a blended look that was lighter than I had before. I just went in for my first 6 week followup toner appointment, and am just so thrilled at how the color is looking. I'm so happy to have found the Color Hustle and Ben. He gave me such a great haircut too. Ben is very kind and a gentle soul, I really enjoy going in. I have posted my pics from my 1st visit with Ben in Feb, and then my recent visit as well for you dark-haired ladies who are wanting to start changing up your hair so you can see the progress! read more

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Ben is an artiste. I have been coloring my hair for almost 30 years now and it's been awhile since I've come across someone that is so talented with color. Asian hair is hard to work with and very few stylists in the area have the depth of knowledge. I left the salon speechless that he could achieve the level of color that I showed him from an inspo pic. He took his time and I received so many compliments afterwards. Highly recommend! read more

Ben is amazing! He really listened to what I wanted and was so intentional about keeping my hair healthy while still making it brighter and beautifully blended. I hadn't refreshed my hair in about 8 months because I was focused on growing it out before rebleaching, and his work made such a huge difference. I felt completely confident trusting him with my hair. On top of that, he's fun to chat with, which makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

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Ben is simply amazing. I had fried bleached hair. My hair dresser of 5 years has limited schedule and I had moved further from her salon. I found Ben through Yelp. He replied to my inquiry super fast and asked to come in for a consultation. I did balayage with keratin treatment and everyone at work and my husband can't stop complimenting how good and healthy my hair looks now. Thank you ! read more

I recently saw Ben for a keratin treatment, and I couldn't be happier with the results. He is a total perfectionist- incredibly detail-oriented & knowledgeable about the process. I truly appreciated his expertise & calm demeanor. The entire experience felt more like a luxury spa day than a standard hair appointment. My hair is now shiny, sleek & healthy. Highly recommend Ben! read more

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It was my first time in a salon, Im used to cutting my hair, my hair is very thick, and long but since I have so many hair fall lately I decided to take a chance to make my hair happy and found Ben in Instagram and what a blessing. He is an angel. God's blessing. He is very responsive, he took his time each layer of layer of my hair see him work it is truly his passion. He is very patient, detailed, and would tell you the most honest opinion, very experienced. If you're also like me who's afraid scared, try contacting him and ask question. You don't meet Ben everyday. What a kind respectful professional man. I already booked my next appointment. Worth every penny you worked hard for. read more

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I went back to Ben for a color correction since my hair had faded to a brassy orange from coloring and bleaching I had done before I met Ben I really wanted a cool brown color without bleach and Ben came through with AMAZING results!! PLUS he was super fast, which I really appreciate. I absolutely love this new brown tone and he even gave me a bang trim and all over hair trim - I feel like a brand new person peep the before and after!! read more

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This was my first visit, and I'm so happy I chose this salon. Ben was incredible! He really paid attention to what I wanted and kept checking in to make sure I loved the direction we were going. Even after bleach, my hair is still silky and shiny. He truly knows what he's doing. I left feeling so confident. Highly recommend! read more

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I tried another stylist before, and I left disappointed with a lot of red undertones and a case of bad highlights. I needed to get my hair color correction and add some color. I needed someone I knew I could trust for my hair. I came across this salon and liked the results of different customers. It gave me hope I could get a beautiful look again. Ben's hair work is nothing short of excellence. He is so sweet, and friendly and his salon vibe is cozy. He took his time to understand my needs, and gave me his honest recommendations. Ben is so passionate about his work. He literally worships doing hair like I've never seen. I mean, this guy really loves it And he's so so good with it. Ben spent a total of 6 and 1/2 hours on doing my hair color correction and balayage. He put such amazing effort and I enjoyed the whole process with him. He did color correction so beautifully, removed all the red undertones. He revamped my look completely and gave me a stunning new Balayage look. I could hardly believe this amazing transformation If you're looking for a hair stylist prodigy, look no further !!!! read more

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I came in wanting a fresh change and left loving my new haircut! Ben gave me soft layers with curtain bangs that perfectly frame my face and add so much bounce and movement. The whole experience was easy, and he really took the time to style it beautifully I've already gotten so many compliments--highly recommend! read more

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Ben is an ABSOLUTE delight to work with! He carefully listens to what you want and perfectly blends it with his knowledge and expertise to give you an EXCEPTIONAL look! He is extremely dedicated and will ensure he gives more than you expect. If you are looking for hair transformation, this is the place ... don't second guess. read more

I found Ben on yelp and am so happy I came across him. I have very thick long hair and it isn't easy for many stylists to cut my hair but Ben did an AMAZING job. He gave me the best haircut of my life. He took his time and did exactly what I asked of him, he styled my hair and it looked so nice. He was extremely friendly and nice as well! I highly recommend him and will be going to him from now on. read more

Ben is a wonderful stylist. He is very educated and he has a lot of knowledge when it comes to hair. I'm so happy he took me in. I love my new hair. I definitely recommend Ben! read more

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Just got the best hair cut and color of my life with Ben! Totally random that I found him on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. I wasn't super clear with what I was looking for, and from the first moment he helped guide me towards EXACTLY the hair I wanted but didn't know how to ask for. Private room within a larger studio. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a hair stylist in the Tri-Valley area!! read more

Ben is amazing. I went back to him for my roots touch up after I got my highlights last month. He did great. I always leave so happy from my appointment. This time I took my daughter to get her highlights. She has very long hair. Ben was so patient and he did amazing. My daughter is super happy as well. Ben always gives great customer service. He listens what we want and always gives the best results. Thank you Ben read more

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Simply Amazing! Ben is SUPERB in his craft. I am super happy with my haircut & treatment. My teenage niece absolutely loves the whole hair cut and shampooing experience. Moreover, he went above and beyond to guide us on how to treat and take care of our hairs. Definitely will be back for the next hair appointment. read more

Ben was amazing. He made sure to slowly bleach my hair to get the white color I wanted and not break my hair. He cut the exact layers I wanted into my hair to give it volume and he was so receptive and made sure it was exactly what I wanted every step of the way. Definitely recommend :D read more

Got a haircut and blowout with Ben before my trip and he did such a great job! He really listened to what I wanted, and the cut turned out exactly how I pictured it. The blowout lasted for days and looked amazing. Ben's super nice, easy to talk to, and really knows what he's doing. It's taken me a while to find someone local I trust with my hair, but I'll definitely be coming back for future cuts. Excited to try coloring with him next time. Thanks Ben! read more

I had an amazing experience with Ben today and could not be happier with my hair. He truly took his time listening to exactly what I wanted for both the cut and the style, and throughout the appointment he consistently checked in to make sure I loved how everything was coming along. The hair color he did was exceptional. We talked in detail about skin tone and undertones, and he was incredibly knowledgeable in making sure the color complemented me perfectly. Ben was extremely professional, kind, and welcoming, and even offered water, which was such a thoughtful touch. I used to drive all the way to San Jose to get my hair done, and I am so glad I finally found someone this talented close to home. The pricing was also very fair for the quality of work. I would absolutely recommend Ben and will definitely be coming back. read more

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The professionalism and suggestions to the service I requested was very helpful. They provided ways to book an appointment with their business was pleasantly appreciated. The vibe I received was outstanding. read more

I'm so grateful to Ben for squeezing me in last minute. Ben is an extremely kind and talented stylist who clearly knows what's best for each individual client and their hair. He told me he learned hair cutting techniques in Vietnam, and he's trained to do hair cuts that grow out beautifully, He was so meticulous in creating layers for my hair, even though it is quite thin. Afterwards, he styled it to perfection! Highly recommend seeing Ben for a truly amazing haircut! Great prices too and lovely clean salon. read more

I had such a great experience getting my cut and color with Ben! He is truly one of the sweetest stylists I've ever worked with--so attentive, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Highly recommend booking! read more

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Ben is so friendly and attentive to your wishes for your hair. His salon is clean and calm and I really enjoyed my service here.

Recently visited Ben again because the color wasn't as light as I wanted and Ben offered to lighten it free of charge since I wasn't satisfied and honestly I've never had a hairstylist care so much about making sure the client is truly happy with their hair. This time around we got the color I wanted and I am SOOO happy about it! read more

The Color Hustle - New lightened hair with layered hair cut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

Ben absolutely nailed the shade I wanted. I didn't expect to receive it in one setting. My husband and 4 year old son also come here. Ben is easy going, friendly, and patient. We were running late and he still took the time to curl and style my hair. If you're looking for a hair stylist who knows what they're doing, Ben is the one! read more

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Ben made/picked a very detailed and even color on my messy hair before. My 1st time tried out and I felt so satisfied. read more

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Best haircut I've EVER gotten in my entire life! He fixed my botched layered haircut that another stylist did two days prior and he gave me the best blowout I was in literal shock when I saw myself in the mirror. As a girl with VERY long and thick hair, I have always had a horrible time finding a stylist I could trust. For anyone reading this review, do not hesitate to book him! At 26 years old I finally found someone I could trust with my hair. I'm looking forward to getting my balayage/color correction next month! read more

The Color Hustle - The botched haircut I got from a different stylist that Ben thankfully pulled a Hail Mary and fixed - Hair Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

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This is the second time I got my haircut with Ben and it came out great. Ben really listened to what I wanted and made a few suggestions that worked perfectly. Price is very reasonable. I also took my 3 yr old son to Ben and it was a great experience for him too. Definitely found my new go-to spot. read more

The Color Hustle - Haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

Amazing work! Ben is a professional that understands your needs and goes out of his way to ensure that you get more than what you asked for! He's super friendly as well! read more