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    Vanity Salon

    4.4 (409 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Vanity Salon

    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    3 More Services

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension services

    Hair styling

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    Poorly done.
    Michelle H.

    In January, I made an appointment at this salon. Quite a few years ago, I had my hair done by the owner here. I was satisfied with the outcome of my hair and found her to be professional. The experience I had on my first visit here does not reflect the experience I had on my second visit. In the morning of my scheduled appointment with Ambar, she contacted me and requested that we reschedule an hour before I was supposed to arrive. It was fine with me as I am very understanding. I was asked to come in the next day at 8 am. As I arrive at the salon on time, all the lights are off, and there is no one in the salon. When I text her to let her know that I have arrived, she responds that she is running a few minutes late. After waiting for a while outside, she eventually arrived. I showed her a picture of my end goal (which I knew would take quite a few session to achieve), she began working on my hair. My hair was sectioned off by her and then her apprentice completed the rest of the work while she only applied lightener to the front portion of my hair, blow dried it, and cut it herself. My hair had previously been dyed, but I was not aware that it was permanent. Therefore, my hair did not lighten as we expected. Not her fault at all. There was no indication that she was interested in trying to fix it, she gave me no option, she told me that she would just add a red toner and call it a day. Did not even try to cancel out the warmth, but insisted on making my hair bright red. By this time, I was beyond irritated having witnessed her apprentice handle most of the work while she took another client at the same time. I sat in the wash bowl for over 20 minutes. The quality of the work I received was not worth the price she charged me. I couldn't wait to get out of there. As I have attended beauty school, I am very understanding, and sometimes I might be too kind, but this girl was GREEDY. It seemed as though she did not care about the quality of her work, but rather had a purely financial motive. I am currently undergoing a second session of a costly color correction. Now, I have a stylist who is AMAZING and actually cares about the integrity and outcome of my hair. Ladies, please refrain from going here.

    reverse balayage (from blonde)
    Esther M.

    This review is for Ambar. I believe she is at Vanity Studio I think it's still under the same company just separate location. I found her a couple years ago off yelp. And she had been able to transform my black hair to the hair I've wanted. I've gone multiple times and understand that it does take multiple sessions to get to where I want especially because my hair is black. She has good service every time and is extremely nice. She has good vision even when I myself don't know what I want to do.

    Ash babylights (I hate selfies)
    Lai L.

    The second time around wasn't the best. I asked for ash blonde and got brown instead. Also, the stylist was late and tried to move my appointment twice. I traveled far for this appointment and like your time is valuable, so is mine.

    June 2020
    Joanne P.

    I've known Ambar for some time & she has been doing my hair for last 3 years. Every session I've had with her whether its just a toner or change of color, I always feel happy& feeling like a new women leaving her chair. She is one of the kindest, thoughtful person i've ever met. Whether she's 8 months pregnant or not she goes above and beyond your expectations. I highly recommend booking with Ambar and along with her Assistant/right hand Lei! Looking forward on my next session

    By Ambar from black to this in one session

    I did ombré few years ago, and this is my first balayage. This is the few salons in Concord area doing balayage. So why not a try. My hair stylist Ambar is very nice and funny person. She nailed my hair goals!!!

    Ash blond Balayage
    Alba Q.

    Love the job that Leslie always does on my hair, no complaints she is the best love how she cuts my hair and bleaches it. I told her my ideas and she always gives me the best suggestions so I look how the wait I picture and better!!!!! If u go there ask for her!!!!!

    Sandy M.

    I have been living in East Bay since 1998. I FINALLY found a stylist I am completely satisfied with. No lie!!! What a transformation! I feel and look 10 years younger! I just love my new hairdo. The color and cut. Ambar at Vanity specializes in color. I cannot tell you how knowledgable she is. During my color and cut, she gave me so many pointers of how to care for hair and educated me about coloring. Ambar knew exactly what I wanted and delivered. I had hard time explaining what I wanted cause I was not sure on exact cut would look best. Ambar suggestions were what I envisioned but did not know the technical terms for. What a creator Go see Ambar! She has her own trendy hair style, which matters to me. Ambar so good youd have to wait a month and half to see her. NO MORE BOX HAIR DYES!!! SEE AMBAR! CHECK HER OUT ON INSTAGRAM AT lahuetesbeauty

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    Erin R.

    Finally found a salon in the Bay Area that specializes in balayages! Loved my ashy balayage by hair stylist, Jessica. This is the lightest my hair has been & looking forward to my next appointment to reach my hair goals

    After :)
    Km 9.

    Unfortunately after washing my hair and examining it more, it was completely damaged. My hair was "stretchy" and "elastic." The strands were completely unhealthy. My color is fading out much quickly than usual. I would have been happier if my hair still had its integrity but this was not the case. I'm super sad now because I now have dead and damaged hair on my head. She def used to much level 40 vol developer on my hair. She should have done a strand test before proceeding.

    Love the ashy blonde color by Carisa
    Regina S.

    This review is for Carisa who I've seen about 3-4 times now. I've always been terrified of doing anything with my hair and never had a consistent salon I've gone to, just having never found anything that I really liked enough to go back. I found Carisa on Yelp and have loved what she's done for me. The last two times I've gone in for "ashy/blonde" being a natural brunette and loved the color each time. It's been 5 months since my last color and I still get compliments on the color weekly. The price can be a bit steep, approx ~$145 without cut, ~$165 with but if you maintain your hair, can get away with only going 1-2x a year depending on how picky you are about your hair as well. Carisa is friendly, responsive and has never been late/cancelled any appointments which I appreciate.

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    Ask the Community - Vanity Salon

    How much is scalp treatment and cut?

    Will the bayalage ever cost more than $200?

    I have really long hair and I went and they charge me a total of 235$ for a bayalage AND a haircut. So maybe like $185 for the hair color and the haircut like $50?

    How much is bayalage?

    Starting 175+

    We are looking for a good place for prom hair and makeup. Does Vanity do both?

    Prom hair with Maria Orozco is $25 for a hair do.

    Does it cost for them to curl after dye?

    No

    How much the highlight?

    150-175, depends on the length I think

    Does anyone know the price of a balayage for long hair at this place? =) I'm new in town and I'm trying to find a good, not too expensive, hair salon. Thanks!

    They start at 145. Depends on the stylist.

    About how much is it for prom hairstyling?

    I actually don't know the prices for hair styling but you can always contact the salon they will help with prices

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    Review Highlights - Vanity Salon

    Ashley, who works here and has done my hair more than a few times, does an amazing job each and every time !

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