Preen

Had my first massage with Amber. OMG you made me hurt soooo good Amber! I feel 100% better than I did when I walked in. THANK YOU! See you at the end of the month. You have become my new maintenance plan for back and body health! I highly recommend!!!
The salon is BEAUTIFUL! I will be back

My mom seems to love this place. For the past 5 – 6 years she’s been seeing Lauri and I always get her a gift card for her birthday. Place is definitely high end. You walk in and think, damn I shouldn’t have worn sweats. Lol

I asked the first desk receptionist for a recommendation and she recommended Chris Fiffe. I told the receptionist to pass my number to him. He later texted me and we talked about the type of cut and style i had in mind before I booked the appointment with him. I gave him good pictures (more than 1) and he said that he cannot replicate that exact look because sometimes photos are edited which is completely understandable so I thanked him for his time.
A month later, I decided I would give him a shot. I booked my appointment. I told him I was looking forward to meeting him. I was very clear with what I wanted and was also descriptive with words and pictures because I know it can be difficult for the stylist to know exactly what type of look the client has is mind. I was very kind and open with my approach.
The appointment was at 7 pm. The day of the appointment I had mentioned that I wanted an asymmetrical undercut with thinning scissors and a razor (because I personally like the look you can achieve with those tools) the day of the appointment he texts asking me if I mind if we book another day because he wants ample time to achieve my look. I said «Sure, no problem» I thanked him for taking the time into consideration and how that was so thoughtful. SO we change the date.
I couldn’t believe that on the day of the appointment he messages me saying hes cancelled my appointment and that he feels disrespected and that he is an artist. I have a preconceived notion of how i want him to cut my hair and which tools he should use. I was so baffled and taken aback. I told him how i was so confused and that I am doing my best to communicate with him by showing him pictures and that I am not a hair stylist and that I do not know the proper terminology so i am doing my best but if he doesn’t feel comfortable cutting my hair, then i understand.
I cannot believe how unprofessional he was acting towards me. I think he just gave me an excuse because he felt incompetent. I would not recommend him or this salon because I booked another appointment with someone else and the day of the appointment I was told the hairstylist is not taking new clients at the time and we can book with someone else. At that point, I decided i would try another salon.

The new owner Kristin absolutely changed the game! This is a friendly (which is so rare these days), beautiful place to pamper yourself or send someone you love to! I am impressed… and cant wait to go back!

Today was my first ever visit to preen! I was so glad to see a salon open on a Monday! Isaac Huerta is a miracle worker with hair! He will be my new hair artist from now on! I was recently diagnosed with cancer and will be under going chemo therapy and will most likely loose my hair, so to have as much control over that process as I can I went and cut my just below the shoulder length hair off, to a cross between Miley Cyrus and penny from the Big Bang theory! All I did was show him what I sort of wanted and he gave me the picture! I have never been so in love with my hair before! I love this cut! Not only did he cut my hair perfect he has such great customer service! I felt like royalty while there! The conversation never stopped and he was so easy to talk to! He even made sure my husband liked the cut afterwards! I am not sure when I will be back due to my unforeseen future! But know that when it is time to go back, I will go to preen and see Isaac! Thank you so much for making this such a happy day for me, I have been smiling since I left the salon and that has been a rare thing for me lately!

I went in to get my blonde-​ish/​light brown hair back to its normal chocolate brown for Fall by Tera. I ended up with RED hair. In the sunlight it was almost a burgundy color. I had to go back to a different salon and get it fixed and was left with two choices, either stripping my hair to get the red out of it, or going a shade and a half darker. I went with the latter since my hair was already fried. But super disappointed that I had to pay $ 160 for RED hair that was FARRR from what I wanted. The salon is nice, however, the stylists are snobby and think they know hair a lot more than they really do.
**UPDATE: Received a personal message from «Tera T.» on Unilocal saying «We can’t make everyone happy… Especially the crazies!»
Excuse me, I didn’t know caring about my hair could be considered being «crazy» by a hairstylist who’s profession is suited towards people who care about their hair.

Preen is my spot to get my hair styled. Very clean and friendly environment. My hair stylist is Isaac Huerta who I was referred to. Been going to him for a little while now and always happy when I walk out. Thank you for the continued professionalism and skilled cuts.

Isaac Huerta has been my hair artist for 5 years, a genius at making my frumpy soccer mom hair look glam. Lucky for me, he is now at Preen, which for me is worth the 40 minute drive from home. I feel like I’m at some château in the south of France when I sit in his chair. Amazing decór and beautiful people galore!
I guess now would be the time to admit that the silver strands coming through my scalp do not mean that I’m suddenly becoming a blonde. I mean, I’m coming to terms with it. Which reminds me, I need to book an appointment with him NOW!

This review is for Kelly Mulligan! She is amazing with color & blowdrys. I have naturally dark brown hair & I change my mind a lot when it comes to color. I’ve gone from the darkest of dark hair to light, blonde ombré. Kelly has a good eye for figuring out what would look the prettiest on you. I’ve always loved the work she’s done. Not to mention she curls hair beautifully & has great blowdrys. Very sweet easy to talk to also.

My friends and I went to Preen for a girls day. I got a facial, my other friends got a massage and a hair cut/​blow out. The front desk girls were rude and unwelcoming. We weren’t given any kind of tour or shown the spa lounge. I waited past my appointment time with no explanation. I asked prices of products to purchase and the girl at the desk just shrugged. My friend was done with her service an hour before me and she just sat in the main waiting area and no one offered for her to go to the spa lounge or anything. I don’t know if you have to be a regular to get good service here or what but I won’t be back. They need to decide if they are a hair salon or a spa because it sure doesn’t give the relaxing spa feeling I was hoping for. My facial was good, but the customer service was so bad that I will find a new place.

I finally decided to write a review on here. I have been with Kimmie since I moved back to Fresno in 2011. I didn’t know who to choose when I decided to call Preen: I had just heard of it being a great salon and it was co-​owned by a stylist who was part of a salon that I went to in high school (Imagine). When I spoke to the receptionist, all I said is can you give me someone who is good with curly hair, and that is how I found Kimmie. She has always been nothing but professional and sweet every time I have seen her. I have always had compliments on my hair cut even from other stylists who have worked with my hair for weddings /​other events that I have been a member of. I would definitely recommend her as a stylist.

Should of listened to all of the previous reviews. Awful customer service. Called at 9:30am to see if I could get a massage. I was told yes they had an opening at 1200 with Amber. I got there 30min prior to my appointment and by 1215 no reason why Amber was late! Well I do have to say the front desk girl tried to give me a tour of the salon since it was 1205 and I was waiting! Really a tour! So I left no massage and just a waist of my time when I could of gone to some other establishment that really cares about customers!

Amber is amazing! I have a full time desk job and she was able to help with some knots that had been building up. I also left feeling super relaxed. The staff at Preen is incredibly helpful and the décor is on point! If you need a massage, a haircut or a place to shop, I highly recommend this place! Love it!

Do NOT go to Kimmy!!! I waited 45 minutes for my appointment and she was still «blow drying!» I left! With no haircut!!! Terrible!!!
My appt. Was at 2:15pm. She called at 2:05 to say she was running 15 minutes late & to come at 2:30pm. So, I showed up at 2:20pm. By 10 til’ 3pm I asked how much longer. Kimmy came up to the front desk and said «she’s a cancellation.» Yes, I did take her cancellation appointment, but does that make me any less of a future client??? I am a registered nurse and happened to get called off of work and still had a babysitter for my kids and thought hey why not try and have a nice mom day out? Well it was horrible!!! 45 minutes I waited for NOTHING!!! I could’ve got a pedicure! Could’ve been with my babies! Could’ve got some christmas shopping done!!! My time is valuable too!
No wonder she even had a cancellation!!! Everyone I wanted to go to didn’t!!! Do not waste your time with Kimmy! She will waste yours!

I had moved back to the area and wanted to return to my old salon so I called Preen. I was still in their system but when I asked if they still had my old stylist in the computer they did not say and booked me with «Kimmy». I discovered on my 2^nd visit with Kimmy that they had my stylist in my profile still «Joemar».
I was so bummed to find this out because I LOVED his work and I really wanted to return to him (5 years later!) to make things worse my hair was breaking off and it felt like straw after Kimmy highlighted it and left me under this rotating heat lamp for over an hour! I got up to use the bathroom and peaked over to see Kimmy chatting away with her other client while cutting her hair (over booked?).
Honestly, aside from frying my hair like straw bad making the ends break off, all Kimmy could talk about was herself. Kimmy LOVES Kimmy. Just sayin.
I ended up at Alchemy with Keena and I love her work! If you go to Preen ask for Jomar! He’s the bomb! If they try to book you with Kimmy, RUN

I had been seeing Edward Madrigal for about a year when he moved to Preen. My hair sessions prior had been going well. On my first appointment at Preen, Edward failed to cut my hair straight, as was requested. When I pointed out that it wasn’t straight, he kept stating that it was and brushed off what I was saying. I came home and noticed lots of strands sticking out one-​inch further than the rest of my hair. I had to get my boyfriend at the time to cut it straight. Sad to say, my boyfriend did a better job than Edward did. I had decided to give it one more shot with Edward, and again, he failed to listen and did a shoddy job. I’m also not happy that he charged extra without notifying me in advance. I stopped going to Preen. I never said anything rude or negative, I just stopped going.
One day, I was shopping at Costco and Edward saw me. He purposely turned to his friend and began pointing and talking about me. He made it so incredibly obvious, and it seemed to be coming from his interest in hurting my feelings. I have never experienced this sort of disrespectful and childish reaction with any one that I have ever sought services from. Bad haircuts and dye jobs, yes, but not this. Not only is he an inconsistent hairdresser who cannot cut straight but he purposely went out to hurt someone because they simply stopped going to see him. I personally think that the latter is worse than anything else.

I had a wonderful experience at Preen. I called to make an appointment and the staff was cordial and worked to find a stylist that would fit best with what I wanted to do to my hair. That person was Tera.
I showed up to my appointment and was offered a beverage right away, the salon has a nice vibe. Tera introduced herself and was on time with my appointment. I showed her scattered images that I had found online of what I had in mind and she made it a reality. She also explained different ways to style an do my hair on my own to get different effects. Very happy with my cut, color and experience. Would go there again.

Tera Tulis at preen did an amazing job on my hair, turned my jet black hair into the perfect summer look… I was bit hesitant but with Terra’s assurances, I closed my eyes while she did my hair till she turned me around to see the mirror… And voila!!! I am so happy with the new and easy to manage hair style… I will never think for this long next before I try something new again with terra! Totally trust her. Thank you Terra!

FINALLY!!! I have finally found a superb Hair dresser. I had been searching for a stylist that could give me the results I want and had came up short. I’ve tried 3 top of the line salons here in fresno with no luck.
LAWERENCE is absolutely the BEST. He turned my brassy hair to a pretty blonde! Oh and his assistant Carlos is a lovely person as well.

Eric is the most amazing hairdresser, he’s an artist. Everyone is very nice and pleasant, and the atmosphere and ambiance is something you will fine there.