Quality services in an intimate setting. After over a year of neglect, and several questionable DIY root touch-ups, I finally sought out a local expert. Damien is the one-man show behind the Salon at Rendezvous, and he runs a meticulously curated, luxurious operation. ​The experience began with a thorough consultation; we discussed my desired outcome and his suggested approach until we agreed upon our plan of action. Once we settled on a plan, Damien's fabulous wife (and co-owner of Rendezvous) brought me a handcrafted tea latte to enjoy--a delicious start to the transformation. ​The salon itself is a coastal sanctuary. With only one chair, one washing station, and large windows facing the coast, the atmosphere is deeply personal. From the moment you pull into the reserved parking space right at the entrance, it is clear the owners have mastered the art of the intimate, high-end experience. I have received many compliments since Damien worked his magic, and will definitely be returning! read more

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Damien was very attentive and creative. They serve hot drinks and play whatever music you like. I love howy hair turned out. I'll return. read more

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Just received one of the best haircuts in years from Damien!!! His challenge was a woman in her 80's with short thin white hair who did not want a matronly hair style?! And he did it-- great pixie cut and easy to manage on my own. He is an amazing gift to this rural community!!!! read more

A real pro and best haircuts and styling for sure. Damien is very attentive and always super communicative in wanting to please. He's cut my hair at least two dozen times by now and I always walk out thinking I got the best haircut ever -better than the time before. He's an artist in his craft and a true professional. You won't regret your choice in hairstylists!! read more

Damien's the best stylist I've had and I've had a lot of stylists over the years. I'm so lucky to have found him in this small town of Gualala, CA. He and his wife, who own the inn where he has his salon, moved from Los Angeles a few years ago to run the Rendezvous B&B, a charming inn tucked in the redwoods about an hour south of Mendocino. We discussed a couple of approaches; he's easy to talk with. Damien did a cut and color--a platinum shade that was perfect for my skin tone. It didn't damage my hair, as some previous coloring has done. The shampoos and conditioners he uses are natural products. The salon ambience is so peaceful and soothing. You can choose the music or he can make suggestions. There's an assortment of beverages, from tea to wine. The first cut/color grew out gracefully, so it didn't look unkempt and shaggy before the next appointment. I just had my second appointment yesterday, and will keep returning. In terms of stylists and salons, I definitely found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! read more

Sincerely the worst haircut i have had in my life, but damien saying, "we all get baf haircuts"???? Really? No good. Cut over six inches, showed me an inch on the floor - still recovering!! read more

I've tried almost all the Mendonoma salons and this one is far and away the best, on service, experience and atmosphere. My curly cut is perfect, the coffee was delicious, the space is gorgeous and quintessential Nor Cal, and I'm so relieved to have Damien nearby! read more

After several decades, having close to a dozen hair stylists shape and color my hair, Damien has done the best job. He possesses all of the most necessary traits and skills for a successful hair designer: his expertise (25+ yrs. ), his kind manner, his genuine interest in hearing exactly what it is you want to achieve and being able to offer suggestions, being certain that their is mutual agreement and then doing the style swiftly and carefully. The base color and weave he chose, based on what I expressed I was envisioning, taking into consideration the previous multiple tones I had, including grey (a complicated case in my humble opinion), yielded such a natural effect and the style was reshaped to complement the shape of my face better than it had been. He's a talented 3d artist, no doubt. And then there's all of the creature comforts of his salon! It's a beautifully designed space, filled with beautiful music, such comfortable seating, local art work, surrounded by their peaceful, glorious botanical gardens and forest above the Pacific and... a complimentary array of beverages, including espresso options. I had the most delicious tumeric chai latte! Why would I not return?!! read more

Damien is impeccable! Driving to Sebastopol every 6 weeks to get my hair done was wearing on me, so when Damien opened his salon just minutes from my home I was thrilled. His salon is so cute and welcoming! He takes great care to ask specific questions about your hair and preferences to ensure you have a great experience, cut and color. And he's so fun to talk to! He's a true professional and extremely responsive. Your hair needs Damien! read more

What a treasure! Went in for cut and Keratin treatment. Could not have been more pleased. Damien really knows what he is doing and has great recommendations on what type of cut suits your style. Glad a friend recommended. Great place that I highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend this salon. Damien is highly experience, very personable, and just fun. I'm very particular about where I go for a haircut. I read about him on his website and decided to book a consultation. After talking to him about my concerns and needs for my hair, I decided to book an appointment . I was not disappointed. My cut and style is beautiful. He even took the time to show me how to best style my hair. The salon is a one chair, very cozy and pretty place tucked in the a beautiful redwood setting. read more

I went into the salon today and was blown away with the end result . Damien gave me my dream hair I've always wanted . He's very talented at what he does.I will not be going anywhere else after this. I'm so grateful to have found him. read more

My hair cut speaks for itself. I get compliments all the time. Damian was very supportive as I transitioned to grey and to shorter hair. At 64, no more hair dye, I feel attractive again. Phew! Haha! The setting is gorgeous, salon comfortable and clean. He even remembers the music I listen to. Pink Martini was playing when I walked in for my second cut. I loved the delish Mocha latte, the sound of the seals and the natural hair products he sells. Damian is a talented, kind and interesting hair artist. I give 5 stars. read more

My hair color and cut at The Salon at Rendezvous and was a wonderful experience! Damien co-owns the inn with his wife, and is the hair stylist. His coloring was beautiful and I could tell he had a lot of experience with both color and curly hair. The products he uses are environmentally friendly and free of harsh chemicals. There were beautiful gifts, including local beauty products and pottery, in the salon. It has the perfect amount of room for one customer at a time, with a beautiful view and redwood trees all around. There is complimentary Little Green Bean coffee as well. The lighting and decor is classy and relaxing to spend time in. I also loved the hair wash station- it was the most comfortable hair wash chair I had been in! He gave me a scalp massage while washing and I loved the peppermint scented shampoo. It can be tricky to cut curls, but I love the shape he gave me. I would highly recommend Damien at The Salon at Rendezvous! It was a fun several hours. read more

Damien gave a great haircut and the salon itself is very beautiful, all tucked away in the redwoods; would highly recommend!!