Best Hair Salons In Walnut Creek

“Sinem did an awesome job on my balayage! She worked efficiently and was very detail oriented. I’m super happy with the result!“

“Regina transformed my dry hair into sleek, smooth and beautiful hair. Worth every penny!“

“Reilly is the sweetest soul and incredibly talented! I brought in an inspiration photo and she absolutely nailed it—I’m obsessed with my hair. She took the time to really listen to what I wanted, talked through what would work best for my hair, and made sure I felt confident every step of the way. She made the whole experience so fun and made me feel so good from start to finish. I can't recommend her enough!“

“Downtown location is amazing!! I have been going here for 2 years and there is no else I trust more than Rose! Clean place, perfect eyebrows and they treat you like family!“

“I cannot recommend Daniel enough! ❤

Before I met him, I had always been the one coloring my own hair. I thought it looked pretty good, but I never really knew what shades actually complemented my skin tone or facial features.

Daniel completely changed that. From the moment I sat in his chair, I could tell he really knew what he was doing. He took the time to assess what would suit me best and suggested a color that would enhance my overall complexion instead of just following what I asked for. His attention to detail, professionalism, and confidence in his craft made me trust the process.

When I finally saw the result, I was honestly speechless. I felt like I was reborn! The transformation was beyond what I imagined. Looking back at my “before” photo, I realized how much of a difference an experienced colorist can make. I thought my DIY hair was already pretty—but after Daniel worked his magic, it was on a completely different level.

If you’re looking for someone who truly understands hair color, listens to what you want, and recommends what’s actually best for you, Daniel is the person to go to. He’s incredibly talented, hands-on throughout the entire process, and genuinely passionate about hair transformations. Thank you, Daniel, for making me feel so beautiful and confident! I will definitely be coming back. 🤍✨“

“I highly recommend this salon, it is an absolute gem in Walnut Creek! I’ve been seeing Blaine at Fringe & Fern for about a year now, and I’ve had nothing but the best experiences.
Blaine is personable, thorough, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in making you look and feel your best. Blaine takes the time to really listen to what I want while also offering thoughtful suggestions and expert guidance. I trust him completely with my hair, and have since I first began coming here. I always leave feeling confident and refreshed. Blaine really is a master of his craft, and I can’t recommend him enough! If you’re looking for a talented stylist who genuinely cares about his clients, you may have found your new stylist!“

“TL;DR she is the best hairstylist I’ve ever had and is worth the price.

Earlier this year, I was looking for a new hairstylist to give me a different style of hair. I had rocked a mullet (picture Mick Jagger) for a while and became tired of how high maintenance it was, how hot it made my head feel, and the longer length in general. Conversely, I became quite attached to my hair and knew that if someone were to change it, they’d have to do a great job. I had been going to a male barber for a while, but wanted to let a woman work on me to get a different perspective. Executive Haircut by Monica is the solution.

I found Monica by reading about hairstylists in my area (WC; East Bay). Aside from great reviews, I got a good feel for her to trim off all my precious hair. When I walked in, I was greeted by Monica, who lead me into her salon. It’s a small and cozy corner in the Phenix Salon Suite, and lowkey feels like entering another world separate from the busy WC main road.

I would describe Monica as socially intelligent, funny, friendly, and unique. She’s a good conversationalist, making you feel comfortable to open up about yourself. I can tell she has a lot of life experience, and she often offers advice/wisdom to me as a younger, 20-something man just trying to navigate life. I also enjoy how she remembers details about you; every time I go, it’s like our conversations resume where they left off.

The first time I was there, she could tell I was quite nervous, and we discussed what I had in mind. I showed her some photos of some general ideas; she told me to trust her, which I did (reluctantly). Snip, snip, snip, and away my mullet went. She has a very calming presence, and while she effortlessly did her work, we got to know each other.

Monica has the uncanny superpower to know what will look amazing on you based on your head shape and demeanor (“vibe” as some people say). Often, as a man, I don’t know what will look good on me, especially in a dating and professional context. My friends and family, while well-intentioned, don’t have the insight to tell me what is good or bad looking. Monica cuts right to the chase (pun intended lol) and will get you looking you best, and you should trust her judgement especially if you’re a lost guy looking for a hairstyle that looks good on you.

After receiving a hot towel, scalp massage, neck massage, and other forms of grooming (all worth it by the way), you come out feeling like a new man. She’s an expert in making you feel supreme. I was not used to have shorter, textured hair, but Monica assured me it looks great. I looked in the mirror and smiled, because I agreed.

The results started to speak for themselves. I received compliments for the first time in my entire life about my haircut. Feeling invisible around women at times, I noticed that women I’d pass on the street would smile at me and even compliment me on my hair. Coworkers, friends, and strangers all seemed to like the new haircut Monica came up with for me. I’m still working on dating and other life milestones, but the positive feedback I received definitely helped me with my confidence and sense of masculinity.

Monica is a great hairstylist who is easily worth her price tag. I’d go to her if you want results in your dating or professional life, or just want to look your best in general. After three amazing haircuts by her, I can earnestly state that she is consistent and does a stellar job each time. Check her out!“

“Jorge did AMAZING! The attention to detail was top tier and the cut came out exactly how I wanted. Great conversation, great vibes, and even better results. 10/10 recommend!“

“If I could give Crystal at Rare Byrd more than 5 stars, I would! My nephew was visiting from a small town where edgy, specialized hair care is hard to come by, and he wanted to get rainbow highlights for Pride Month. Crystal blew us both away!

Her passion for color is undeniable, and her technical skills are honestly unreal! When I saw that she was able achieve a vibrant, flawless result in such a short amount of time I was amazed! We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out, though the pictures really speak for themselves :)

She made the entire experience so special for him and we had the best weekend where he was complimented so much on his rainbow highlights :) We cannot recommend Crystal and Rare Byrd enough!“

“this is my first time leaving a salon and actually loving my haircut. I truly treasure this place. Pam is so sweet and has amazing cutting techniques. she’s very patient and willing to give feedback/ advice on hair care and how to style. highly recommend“

“Linh is amazing! She just gave me my groove back with the cutest bob haircut. It is getting harder these days to find a stylist who is highly skilled at cutting short hair but Linh is the real deal. She is very accomplished and takes pride in her craft. So glad to have found her!!“

“I had my hair cut by Robin for the first time last week, and I can honestly say she is one of the best stylists I’ve ever encountered and I’ve had my hair cut in New York, LA, Singapore, and Paris. The true test is being able to wash and style it yourself and have it look just as good, and it absolutely does. So glad I also followed her product recommendations. Delighted that I’ve found you. Thank you, Robin.“

“Cannot say enough about how amazing and special this salon is to me. I found Melissa after going to the same hair stylist for more than a decade and hadn’t changed up my long dark locks in about that time. I wanted to lighten things up without causing damage to the length I spent so long protecting. In the last year and a half she has transformed for hair in such a phenomenal way that I get daily compliments on how flattering my color looks. The whole staff make me feel welcome and like family every time.“

“Irina is the best hair stylist!! If you want healthy shiny hair then Irina is right for you“

“I go here since opening following my wonderful hairdresser Ken. He is absolutely great master, professional, friendly, and with good sense of humor. Salon is modern and clean. Prices are reasonable. Plenty of parking. I highly recommend it.“

“I had a very good experience getting my hair cut here. I’ve been to several hair salons for my Asian hair, with less than satisfactory results in the past at other salons but I think I’ve found my go to hair salon! I had a general idea of what I wanted, and she took my ideas, suggested additional ideas and if I felt comfortable with her suggestions she went ahead and modified my hair. I loved her suggestions! Hair was cut very evenly. It’s very clean there. Nice conversation as well. Will definitely be back!“

“I love it my hair looks great after going there and everyone was really nice.👍🏼“

“Venus is fantastic. I have several co-workers who go to her, as well and we all love her. She takes her time and I highly recommend.“

“Specialties: She was there by herself and was able to run the shop completely even though she was getting overwhelmed with walk-ins“

“I had Jasmine do my hair for the first time and she was amazing! Everyone was so welcoming and I felt super comfortable!!“

“Alvin did an amazing job on my boys' hair cut
Meticulously blended. They are getting so many compliments from people on their hair cut Meticulously blended“

“It was time for a change…and as par usual, Regan delivers. I go in for my bi-weekly tone/gloss treatments along with a clean-up.

I’m also obsessed with a new product line that they brought in, have the shampoo and conditioner, along with the pomade, and types of hairspray! Obsessed…my hair is so bouncy and shiny and damage free.

Loving my flirty new hair!!! Thank you!!“

“I'm a first time client, first time in a hair salon in over 10 years, and Jaiden just got herself a forever client! I came in with so much hair and not a big idea on what I wanted, and she created something I couldn't even think of. I wanted to keep my length and she honored that, while still giving me dimension and brightness and ugh I can't put into words my reaction! I walked out feeling like an absolute goddess.
Big big shout out to Jocelyn as well for taking on the foiling work along Jaiden. Oh my, those girls had to put a LOT of foil on. I'm so so happy!“

“Kayli did a great job with my prom makeup and was very friendly, 5 stars, would recommend :)“

“Tera is a true artist and expert in her craft. She has single-handedly transformed my hair from dry, damaged, breaking, and extremely fine post-menopausal strands into something I genuinely didn’t think was possible—healthy, strong, and full of life, with the most beautiful golden highlights.

Her understanding of color is exceptional, and she pairs that with precision cutting and a highly personalized approach. She doesn’t just “do hair”—she truly studies your hair type, condition, and goals, and creates a result that actually works for you.

What makes Tera even more special is who she is as a person. She is incredibly warm, kind, and genuine—someone you immediately feel comfortable with the moment you sit in her chair. Our conversations are always easy and uplifting, and it’s clear she has a truly good heart and cares deeply about her clients.

I trust her so much that I’ve recommended her to my daughter, my mother, and my friends—and every single one of them has had the same wonderful experience.

If you’re looking for someone who combines technical mastery, artistry, and a genuinely beautiful soul, Tera is it.“