I've now seen Rachel Helzer twice at Wild Orange Salon, and I can confidently say: she is truly one of one. From the very first appointment, Rachel didn't just "do my hair", she assessed my scalp, educated me, and completely shifted how I care for my hair at home. She taught me techniques and recommended tools and products that actually made a real difference. For almost three months after that first visit, my hair stayed fresh, wavy, and healthy; and I noticed significantly less hair shedding than before. That alone was a game changer. At my most recent visit, she brought my hair back to life for spring and summer- reshaping it beautifully while still keeping everything natural and aligned with my texture. What stood out the most is how attentive and intentional she is. Her priority is truly the health of your scalp and hair. I never felt rushed, and she was so mindful to make sure my scalp felt good the entire time- no irritation, no discomfort, just 100% attention and care. Rachel listens. She educates. She elevates. As someone who specializes in skin and scalp wellness, I deeply value her approach. It feels so aligned to work with someone who truly understands that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. I left feeling confident, refreshed, and more connected to how to properly better care for my hair moving forward. What a difference being with a stylist who truly pay attention makes. If you're looking for someone who goes beyond styling and genuinely supports the health of your scalp and hair, Rachel is it. I'm so happy to be back in her chair. And back at her salon, it is a vibe! Thank you Rachel! You're the best. read more

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I have been cutting my own hair for a bit but was preparing for a special event and really needed a professionals support to take my cut from "I did it myself" to "an artist got involved here". I saw that Jillian does razor cuts from other reviews so I decided to book an appointment. From the get-go Jillian listened, asked great questions and ultimately did exactly what I hoped she'd do. I left feeling totally heard with a chic elevation to my old cut. I'd recommend Jillian to anyone with curls and an overly specific idea of what they want. Thank you Jillian! read more

Rachel is always skillful with my curly hair. I love the product lines she recommends, many of which are other small local businesses. She is both kind and joyful! read more

Rachel is a hair genius and is just soooooo fun to hang out with. Like just the great hair alone would keep me coming back, but I adore her as a person, and I think the whole salon is super lucky to have her as their Boss. Currently I have short (curly fine) hair and Rachel gives me cuts that grow out super cute. I used to do a whole half shave partial bleach toner dark wash thing that took hours and it always turned out perfectly. I met Rachel because she does my best friend's rainbow pony undershave hair and I am so grateful for the connection. Wild Orange is sooo very queer friendly, and cozy and cute and there's great coffee and a plant nursery right down the street from Wild Orange. I love coming here. read more

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This place was a perfect find! Very welcoming environment, love all the real plants Spent time (but not too much) talking to me about what I actually do with my hair and how I'd like it before doing anything. This was great! I didn't feel like my artist, Jillian, took advantage of my time. She took her time and even made sure it was perfect before I left and I didn't feel price gouged. Thank you for making my Cookie Monster blue hair perfect again! Will definitely be back! read more

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Beverly worked many hours to upgrade my do! I love my new blonde locks and I can't wait to have fun with more colors! read more

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IF YOU ARE TRANS OR NON BINARY I DONT SUGGEST THIS SALON Unfortunately I feel the need to share my sub-par experience at this salon. I'm non binary. I have an undercut with long wavy hair on top. I was looking for someone to cut layers into my long hair. And if they were able, to also trim down my undercut(no fade, nothing fancy). I saw that this salon was queer woman owned so I figured I would be easily understood in my desire for an androgynous hair style. I also found the styliest Jillian Pedon was deva certified and I had never spent the money for a deva cut so I wanted to try it. She was kind and nice to deal with but she didn't understand when I said I was growing out a few hairs at my temple to suit my hair line better. I think she assumed because she was reading me as being feminine that I wanted to hide where my hairline dipped back. This is why it's important for stylist to be well versed and understanding that not everyone is trying to look hyper masc or hyper femme! So she trimmed the hairs I've been growing out to try to incorporate into my long hair, to 'cover' where my hairline dips back, the exact opposite of what I wanted. She did fine on the long hair but it was not a $100 hair cut worth. She just cut layers into it. Then she tried to buzz my undercut and did a good job not getting any of my long hairs by leaving it patchy and thick along the edge. She clearly didn't know how to do clipper cuts and should have said so before beginning. I had my partner fix it when I got home. Not to mention there was a man next to me seemingly complaining about DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) during the hair cut. That is not what I go to a queer salon and pay $100 for a haircut for. Over all, very dissapointed. The layers in the long hair are fine but I could have paid my friend back home $40 to do that, got my undercut buzzed properly with my line maintained and had a much better experience. Guess I fell for rainbow capitalism. My bad. read more

It's been years since I've gotten a haircut, washed and styled it at home afterwords and said, " I love my hair!" Thanks Jessica!! The cut is perfect! And the product and quick routine that you suggested fits my lifestyle. I have shoulder length, thick, "wavy hair" that now has fun, beautiful, carefree curls. read more

Orange Salon has been my hair's home since I've moved to Alameda. All of the stylists are A-List, but Emma has become the primary guardian of my hair. Emma helped take my hair from purple to platinum blonde! Which was the boldest move I've ever made in terms of hair color and styles. She's a talented colorist who understands how to keep hair healthy and soft during processing and her pixie cut skills are peerless. Every time I walk out the salon I feel like a cross-between a gothy Marilyn Monroe and a short Anna Nicole. I never knew I would like being a blonde as much as I do -- and I have Emma to thank for getting for unleashing my inner blonde ambition. She's flexible and understanding about scheduling and cares about her costumers' experience. She really wants to make sure her clients are getting what they want for her and is honest about what she can accomplish in a session and what she can't. She's incredibly talented when it comes to hair science and I highly recommend her. She's also fun, friendly, hilarious, and a genuinely kind and curious person with a wealth of wisdom. I enjoy chatting with her about life with foil in my hair. Emma, my roots miss you and they can't wait until quarantine is over to see you again! read more

Rachel is amazing, she would come do our hair at our house during the pandemic and now she has her own place and she we can't recommend her enough! read more

this review is for JILL: I'm a dedicated full-time mom. This was my first outting to really pamper myself and spend good money on a new look. I havent had a hair cut in nearly two years. It was time. I was a little concerned walking into the appointment- she was 30 minutes behind and the lady ahead of me was dissatisfied with how her hair turned out. I also noticed a distinct coloring line at the back of her hair, like a bleach blotch if you will. I didn't want to be rude and it is REALLY hard to get out being a full time mom, and so I moved forward with the appointment, entrusting Jill with my hair/look revival-- based on her years and years of experience. Color and cut took a total of SIX HOURS. Why you may ask? I had very long hair but she decided to COLOR my hair FIRST before cutting, though I wanted a shorter cut. She started out by "painting" bleach onto my hair, but folded the foils upward, causing the bleach heavy bottoms to bleed to the top. I had to instruct her to go back and cover those areas with foil so it wouldn't bleed. When she placed color on top, not only did it have to be done TWICE, she messed it up completely. The first round it turned ORANGE. the second round it was a full on highlighted head of red hair (when I asked for more subtle reddened bottoms). It was awful. It looked like a did a full highlight and it grew out a month. It had no purpose, no swag, no style. The reason why I had so much red was because all that bleach bled into the root area of my hair. She should've done it correctly the first time. Proceed to the cut: I asked for a longer a-line bob. She delivered a flat bob. Uneven. It was not fun flirty and sexy. It was meh. It was mom hair gone wrong. She did her cut the first time and I told her I really don't see the angle, and so she went at it a second time and still failed to deliver. By that time, I was hungry- my husband had to deliver fast food, and we called it a night by 8:20pm. She said she was too tired to continue and I said it's fine. I booked another appointment with her on the spot to have the look fixed. But then I realized.......she spent six plus hours on my hair and it ended up looking like this? And she didn't even color and cut my hair correctly... and I had to instruct her on not making the bleach bleed through my process? I am certain she cannot deliver the look I was hoping for. I went to another studio and had it fixed. And paid 250.00 to get a color correction and re-cut. This studio told me it was uneven in several places and her technique was poor in terms of coloring. I reached out to Jill to see if I could at least get a partial refund to off-set the cost and got a rude response. She told me that I wasnt respectful of her experinece by asking her to not let bleach bleed into my hair? See the message below for yourself and stay away. read more

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I just wanted to add that Susan does not cut men's hair. I got extremely lucky as our kids go to school together and I won the haircut through a silent auction raffle. I therefore find it reprehensible that Larry L (aka Susan L). writes a negative review for a business he's obviously not a patron of. Larry, dude, you are a bald faced liar not to mention you're just parroting another "L"'s review. And you can't even write, or I should say, cut & paste. Hint: if you're gonna lie about a haircut you got at a women's hair salon... at least pretend you're a woman.... jeeez Oh and the fuzzy wall rocks and so does Susan. read more

I have known the owner of Orange Hair Salon for years. Celeste is one of the sweetest and talented professional I know. The staff is incredible all the stylists employed at Orange Hair Salon have published work and have celebrity clientele. I am currently taking clients every Thursday. Orange Hair Salon prides themselves in giving outstanding customer service. As well as hair and makeup services of the highest quality by well trained licensed professionals. read more

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I came to Orange Salon after avoiding getting a haircut or dye for a long time after moving to Alameda from Portland, OR. My hairstylist in Portland was the only person I trusted with my hair and I was apprehensive about having to "explore" new hairstylists in the area. After seeing Beverly for a balayage and haircut for my super long hair, I am pleased to have found my new go-to stylist. Not only was the 3-hour experience fun, my hair came out perfectly. She was able to nail what I wanted based on a Pinterest board, while not changing the "essense" of my hair style. I am super happy with Orange Salon and Beverly. Highly recommend! read more

This review is for DARCY (Orange Salon) who is absolutely fabulous. I was a little hesitant when I walked in the Orange Salon over a year ago, but after talking to Darcy who listened and took into consideration my ask, my face and hair type and gave me exactly what I hoped for and more, I knew I found my new hair heaven. Darcy did an amazing job with my color and cut. read more

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I tried calling Orange to get an appointment, but no one answered. I kept calling and calling for two days!! What a disappointment! You can't even get anyone to schedule an appointment? read more

Celeste is a hair goddess. I came to her with the fuzzy remnants of a horrible cut (from somewhere else) that looked hideous and had wrecked my hair. My DIY color was faded out and needed major help. Celeste worked miracles on me -- and never once scolded me, lectured me about my DIY hair habits, or tried to get me to spend money I don't have. She gave me beautiful, rich color that makes my skin look perfect -- and won't grow out with an old-lady line at the roots. She gave me a cut that completely rejuvenated my hair. It looks beautiful but effortless, as though I just woke up looking that good. Isn't that what we all want? Best part: Celeste totally understands that I am not very good at styling my own hair and I don't have much money to spend at the salon -- and that doesn't bother her at all. She gave me a cut that does most of the work for me and will grow out beautifully. And she gave me a color that is rich/brilliant on the underneath layers but closer to my natural/roots color on the top layer, so I won't have to constantly touch up the roots. I've gotten tons of compliments -- even from complete strangers -- and they just keep coming. One of my friends who lives 150 miles away (Chico) loved my hair so much she made an appointment with Celeste to do her hair as well. She's totally willing to drive 300 miles round-trip for some of Celeste's hair magic. That pretty much says it all. read more

I got a cut from Darcy, who is a very sweet woman. However, the cut I got was one of the worst I've ever gotten, besides the one I gave myself in high school. She didn't follow any of the things I asked for. And, the layers are extremely choppy and chunky. And, NO I didn't go back and ask her to fix it (like my friend suggested). I don't want it to get any worse. I also didn't tell her in person I didn't like it, because I wanted to wash it and try to style it myself. Didn't work. read more

No. No. Nope! Will not ever come back to this place. 3 weeks post haircut with Celeste and I had to make another appointment with ANOTHER hairstylist to address the mullet on my head. The haircut I received was NOT blended at all! The top layers were shaggy, while the bottom portion of my hair was bluntly cut. There was no balance in between the layers...you know...where normal layers are supposed to lay in harmony with one another. It truly looked like a mullet. Yes, I did contact Celeste to address the mullet looking shag, however, she stated that it wasn't due to the fact that she utilized a razor on my super fine, bone straight Asian hair. But rather - the previous dude who colored my hair. Great way to place blame. I decided to contact another salon to fix my hair instead. PS - if you're wondering why I didn't complain the day of my haircut: it was curled and styled immediately after by Celeste. I am now wondering if styling to hide the hideous cut. $95 wasted....on a mullet.........!!!! :( read more

Jillian is an amazing colorist! Let her paint your hair. Scheduling an appointment with her may not be easy, because she is so good, and so popular, but it is worth it. She gave me just what I asked for: pretty and work friendly hair. read more

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Little did I know that "mama-hair" was a postpartum affliction I should prepare myself for. Luckily, Ashley Rose is a pro at saving new mom's from their poor grooming state. She gave me an excellent cut that not only actually "works with my face" (I'd previously thought that was a load of hooey) but also works with my new lifestyle - I can style it in five minutes flat! I booked a second appointment as soon as we were done. I will most definitely be back. The salon is super cute and cozy. Who knew there was shockingly pink fur covered wall in this unassuming Encinal storefront? And since it is such a small space it is actually cute instead of garish and makes the experience all the more fun. read more

The fact that I created an account just to review Orange Salon should give away its awesomeness. I was slightly hesitant to share my discovery b/c now booking an appt will be more difficult... but, oh well, the secret's been unleashed. Susan is such a great hostess - the cappuccino she served with whip cream and a cookie, followed by a refreshing root beer was a small indication of her regard for her clients. She had a clear idea of what I (vaguely) described, and made my hair look 10x better than what I envisioned. I love, love, love my haircut. I have found my salon of choice - and Orange has found yet another long-term customer. read more

After reading these fine reviews, I decided to give Orange a whirl. I was tired of trying to find parking at my usual Oakland salon, and Orange is within walking distance to my house. Susan was great, and seemed to have a good balance of taking my wishes and her opinions into consideration. She chastised me for coloring my hair by myself (what stylist doesn't?), but offered some suggestions for saving money on future self-coloring without destroying my hair. Nice! After living with my new haircut for a few days, I felt that the bangs were not quite right and scheduled a re-shaping appointment. This wound up taking some doing, as Susan and the scheduler had a little trouble working things out. But once I got back in (about a week and a half later) Susan worked her miracles and now I'm thrilled with the cut. You've got to appreciate a stylist with a dedication to making the customer happy. I will definitely frequent Orange in the future. read more

I always say I'm going to write a review for various things, but so rarely do, until today. Just had a haircut earlier by Darcy, and was/am blown away! I found this place via yelp, after a (long) string of unsuccessful attempts at finding a new hairstylist. Of course I've seen this place f/ the outside 100x, but it's even cuter inside! I have very thick hair that I like getting thinned out and cut in various ways at times, but even the simplest cuts/colors have been messed up on more than one occasion (by supposed great stylists)...until now!!! Darcy cut my hair to a layered bob and it was exactly what I wanted! She was patient with me and all my details, made sure I liked what was happening (and had no problem when I asked for it a tad shorter after she'd already begin); and on top of her amazing professional skills w/ the scissors- she was so fun to chat with! I honestly felt like I was talking with a friend. There were no awkward silences, no need for reading through magazines to stay entertained. It was a great, comfortable, and uber cute environment. I'm elated with my hair- and having worked in the hair industry for seven years in my early 20's, I was extra happy to even learn some new styling tips f/ her! I was terrified to go this short, but she helped make the transition smooth and seemingly effortless! For once, I will most definitely return! Thanks, Darcy :D read more

So I recently got a super precise cut and color from Darcy at Orange. I have gotten non-stop compliments on my hair from complete strangers. I love it so much! She took her time to make sure it was just right and gave me suggestions on color so that I wouldn't have to constantly come in for color touch-ups. The salon itself is super cute. A tiny spot in Alameda with plenty of street parking. Definitely recommend this place to someone looking for a new stylist in the area. read more

I have been to Celeste for 3 appointments now and each time I go, she really listens to my feedback and gives me exactly what I like or easily shows me what she recommends. I am not terribly picky about my hair in many ways (as I know some ladies can be) but something always feels "off" when the hair ain't right. And, Celeste makes it perfect naturally. She's got a great sense of humor and she knows her trade. I like the atmosphere of a smaller salon too - not too much of a hectic environment which helps me as it feels more relaxing that way. read more

DARCY!!! She is a miracle worker!!! Four months ago, I was platinum blonde. After having a terrible experience bleaching my hair at a salon, I started doing it myself. Things were going fine for a year. I had my blonde hair, my wallet was fatter, no fried hair. Four months ago, I decided I wanted to go back au natural. I knew that there was no way I could do that myself. One of my friends recommended Darcy so I booked an appointment and drove to Orange from SF. Sooooo worth it!!! Darcy: 1) told me I had been ruining my hair with my whack bleach job, 2) somehow saved my hair from eminent death, 3) gave me an ombre with my EXACT hair color. I have no idea how she was able to match an exact blend with the little bit of roots coming in. Four months later, my ombre is still fabulous, I still get compliments, and I haven't needed any retouch. She was absolutely fantastic. Easy to get along with (which says a lot when you are sitting in a chair for 3 hours), and an absolute professional. My hair is Hollywood. Darcy works miracles. Period. Need color? GO TO Darcy!!! Just a FYI, getting a hold of Orange was't the easiest (but worth the effort). read more

One of the many annoying things about relocating every few years is finding new people to do your hair, eyebrows, facials, etc. Fortunately I got really lucky when I found Orange Salon! Ashley did a fantastic job on my hair! It's been a few weeks and it still looks amazing. I barely have to do anything, just blow dry my bangs and let the rest air dry and somehow it always looks like I meticulously styled it. She really did a phenomenal job giving me a stylish yet low maintenance cut. I'll definitely be back! The salon itself is really cute and cozy. I absolutely love the decor! The first time I went another lady, I think the owner, made me a delicious latte with yummy biscotti. Loved it! read more

I'm so happy with the haircuts I've been getting from Celeste at Orange Salon. A friend recommended me a few months ago after getting a terrible haircut in the city with a woman who cut chunks out of my hair with a razor saying "veeeery sexy" the whole time. Awful! Celeste fixed the disaster and since then has been giving me fabulous cuts. Most recently she helped me come up with a style with layered bangs that looks fantastic. I have curly hair so it's hard to find a stylist who knows how to cut curly hair properly. So many hairdressers want to give you styles that only work if you straightened your hair every day. Celeste worked with me to come up with a style that took advantage of my curls. So many hairdressers wouldn't have bothered. Celeste is a great stylist who really knows what is going to work for you, the shape of your face and your lifestyle. I just love her cuts. I highly recommend her if you're looking for reliable stylist in Alameda. read more

If you're like me, it's hard to find that special person to trust with your luscious locks. I've been going to Jillian for over 6 years, and feel very fortunate to have found her. I'm extremely particular with my hair, but Jillian is extremely professional and always delivers. She's as sweet as they come and very talented with color and cuts. Plus she used to work with the celeb clientele in Los Angeles, so has really good stories. Jillian has helped me with bangs, short hair, long hair, highlights, lo-lights and now ombré. She's a hair goddess for sure. Also I like the Orange Salon, it's very quaint. The owner Celeste is also very friendly and I'm always excited when I treat myself to a new do. You should do yourself a favor and check them out. read more

Picture this: living in the Bay Area for 2 years after moving up from San Diego. Having one sub-par haircut and color after another. How hard can it be to find someone to make my hair sexxy and how I want it?!? Then I found Susan just by driving by the cutest little salon on the island (Alameda) and had to give it a try. Susan not only understands what I want and what I need, but she has the talent to back it up. She makes my hair blonde, but not bleached blonde. She cuts my bangs so that they hang just right and sexy even when they are grown out. She gives me the cut that I love. All that with a fun and sweet personality to match! Alas after two years of searching I have finally found my stylist. FINALLY! read more

Rebecca at Orange did an awesome job on my hair. She took my boring long hair and totally modernized it in a way that suited my personality. She did a great job of showing me how to style my new cut. I'm able to make it look (almost) like I went to the salon in less than 5 minutes. I haven't been this happy with a haircut in a long time. The salon itself was funky and chic, but without all the pretension you would normally find in that type of salon. Rebecca was super friendly and easy to talk to and took her time in evaluating my hair. 7/15/2012 Rebecca is no longer at Orange, but she has been my go-to stylist for the past year. I trust her so much that I give her complete carte blanche to do whatever she wants with my hair. Usually, I don't stick with a stylist for very long because I like a lot of variety and I don't like getting the same haircut every time. Each time I see Rebecca she adds a new twist to my haircut and shows me a new way to style it that I can replicate at home. Fortunately, I have been able to make arrangements for her to do my hair outside of the salon because I would be quite lost without her awesome work on my hair. read more

Darcy is wonderful! She recently did my color and chopped about five inches off. It looks exactly like what I asked for. I showed her multiple pictures and really felt like she listened to what I wanted. I told her I needed low maintenance with a baby at home, but I didn't want to look boring. She used balayage to give me perfectly placed natural highlights. A month later, my color still looks so good. She cut my hair into a bob that is easy to fix (wash and go) and I get compliments all the time. I highly recommend seeing her for cut and color! read more

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Nothing but good things to say about Orange salon, and more specifically, stylist Celeste. I was referred by a friend after living in Alameda for just under a year. Needed a fresh cut and a new style after letting my hair become damaged, dried out and breaking, and just needing a new style. Celeste was careful to communicate with me about what I was looking for, styles I'd had in the past, what my daily activities and regimen were like. She explained what our options were (what we could and could not do given the damage, how much might have to come off BUT where good quality was still evident) as well as what the progress would likely look like over the coming months (those challenging "in-between" growth periods, patience while damage was being repaired (as I planned to take care of that on my own), etc. She carefully did the cut and we discussed what was happening, how I liked it, her next recommendation as my hair took shape. She was caring and competent as she ensured we agreed at all times. The result was an easy to manage, healthy, sassy and attractive cut. I have gone back on multiple occasions to have my style managed by Celeste as it grows back in and she is consistently creative and knowledgeable about where it's headed, what I need to do next, what to recommend for styling tools and products that will work best for me at home (staying very conscious of budget), etc. Of note, since I have also seen Celeste's portfolio and met some of her other clients: Celeste does a good job with straight and curly hair, short and long cuts AND is knowledgeable in care of different ethnic hair. I was delighted to find a good stylist for black hair -- mine-- in Alameda. I recommend her highly. read more

I went to this salon for the first time the other day and I had my hair cut by Jillian. I told her I wanted long bangs (a change for me after months and months of long layers), and she nailed it. I've gotten nice cuts from other stylists in the past, but not all of them have felt like "me." Within an hour, she had magically transformed my shapeless, overgrown mop into this trendy, rockstar-inspired cut that not only totally fits my personality, but has been scoring me compliments ever since. The salon itself is classic and quaint from the outside (nothing beats those old Victorians in Alameda) and quirky and fun on the inside (gotta love faux hot pink fur on the walls). I will definitely go back. read more

Hi all, It is way past time that I updated my review and I sincerely apologize to Celeste because she made things right quite a few months ago. She called me because she does care about reviews. Honestly she never got my messages when I tried to get in touch and I believe that because I changed to an android phone. Anyhow, I want to recind (sp?) My comments, and change up to a 5,star. She is not in any way offened if you don't like the color, she wants to make it right. This salon is very professional and truly care about the end result. I openly apologize for my previous review, because I learned that until you actually speak to the person everything else is just assumption. And you know what that means. Totally adore Celeste and highly recommend. This salon if you are willing to pay for high quality art , your hair!! read more

I took my 15 year old daughter for cut and ombre color with Darcy last evening. My daughter was nervous about getting her hair cut. Darcy made it so fun and she did an amazing job! My daughter and I were all thrilled with the results. Darcy also provided a ton of great tips on taking care of her hair. We are hooked!!! read more

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I just had a very negative experience with this salon, which is disappointing because I used to come here all the time as a kid and have nothing but positive memories (I think management has changed since then). I was walking by and sat down briefly on the bench outside, only for the hairdresser to glare at me, shut the door in my face, then lock it. It was extremely unwelcoming and jarring -- quite a different atmosphere than what Orange used to be in its heyday! read more

If I could give Susan six or seven stars, I would. I really wish I could see her, because not only is she an AMAZING stylist/colorist, but she's a great person. I have a girl-crush on her, for sure. Nevermind that she can cut, color and style like nobody's business. Above all that, she makes you feel right at home - offers you a cold or hot drink and maybe a sweet. She is interested in you as a person, and is always there to give you her perspective (which is usually spot-on). I know she's very much in-demand, as she should be. But, really try to get in there and have Susan take some time to make you look and feel beautiful. read more

I came to Orange Salon with disappointment from another salon. I had never gotten my hair done in a salon before, other than getting a haircut. I went in for a color correction, and couldn't be happier with the service Darcy gave me. I knew nothing about bleaching my hair, other than when my sister completely killed it my freshman year in high school. She told me step by step what she was doing, what it was going to do, and why she was doing it. It made me feel really secure about what Darcy was about to do to my hair, and really appreciated all the information she gave me. She saved my damaged box-dyed hair, which was a dark dark brown with tints of blonde, red, and even green (even though I never dyed it green), and she lightened it to a really nice ash blonde. The appointment took FIVE HOURS, and even though I only prepared myself for four hours max, it was still fun chatting with Darcy about life, and nothing was a drag. She made the whole experience really easy, and there wasn't a time that I felt dissatisfied. Darcy has a great music selection too, and she gave me soo many tips and products to use to maintain my newly bleached hair. Definitely going to come back for touch ups or if I want to change colors. read more