Salon Amour

I have been in a couple times and I always leave extremely happy. They offer you hot tea as you walk in, scalp/​hand massage, and my last haircut included a «mini facial». Definitely more relaxing than any other hair visit I’ve ever had.
Lindsay McNally was my stylist and she was wonderful. She listened to all of my requests and really made my «vision» a reality, which can be difficult for most stylists. She pays such good attention to detail and is really fun to spend time with :) Will definitely be coming back to see her!

I recently had a long bob precision cut and wavy/​curled style done by Jennifer. I came in with an image of Julie Sarinana and Jennifer was able to achieve the style in the image. I was very pleased with her artistry and the amount of time she took to make the cut perfectly straight in the back. One of the salon’s highlights was its cleanliness, in addition to the aromatherapy hand and scalp massages. I look forward to scheduling another appointment with Jennifer in the future. You can see a further detailed review on The Chemistry of Pink.

Two years ago, I started going the natural/​organic route for my skincare and haircare needs. I found myself in an Aveda store and now, everything I use is Aveda branded. Before the new year, I wanted to get a haircut at an Aveda Salon, and I found Salon Amour. Making an appointment was easy and the receptionist booked me with lead stylist, Oksana.
On the day of my appointment, I arrived to be greeted and offered a cup of the Aveda comfort tea (non-​caffeinated licorice root and peppermint). Oksana came to meet me and showed me to her station. She was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable — a true expert about haircare and styling. We first started with a consultation, where she asked me about what I wanted to do with my hair that day. Oksana evaluated my hair and had wonderful recommendations for my haircut. She explained everything she was going to do and really educated me about the Aveda products, how to use them effectively and what my hair and scalp needed. She first started with an oil treatment on my scalp and massaged my head. Afterwards, she washed my hair with appropriate shampoo and condition for my type of hair. Next was cut and style. I watched Oksana as she showed me how to best style my hair and she gave me great tips. I loved my haircut and thought it was perfect! Oksana really knows how to cut and style your hair so that you look your best.
Overall, a truly pampering experience from start to finish. The haircut was $ 72 (before tip) and I looked and felt like $ 1,000,000. Thanks Salon Amour! Thanks Oksana! Can’t wait for the next visit!

I was in the area because my other Aveda salon ran out of my product and I was referred to salon amour. I was in a few tuesday’s ago around 2 oclock and I walked in and it was like whoever was working that day was not infront and I assume they should be. I woulda purchased all my products there because of how close I live but they will not be receiving any of my business…

Definitely a great place if you want to enhance your looks. They are very professional and take time with your hair. I really love Aveda products, so this place is perfect for me. My only negative is the price point is high. However, if price is not a care, come here.

Had a great experience tonight… I booked an appointment for 715 and unfortunately was running late. I was all prepared for them to tell me they couldn’t do it and still charge me (they ask for a credit card when booking), but they were very understanding. Jessica did a great cut and all around it was a lovely experience. Everyone working there was very pleasant. I will be back!

I’ve been coming to Salon Amour for over and a year and for someone who is a complete control freak about my platinum hair, there’s only one stylist I trust to cut and color it in the entire Bay Area: Lindsay McNally! Lindsay is a complete professional. She listens to the customer, gives her advice and will make you look like a million bucks. She is also a perfectionist who will make sure that your hair looks it’s upmost best.
Lindsay also has the best personality. She will have you in ditches with her stories. She is just hands down cool. For every young professional girl out in the Bay Area– GO SEE LINDSAY! You’re going to LOVE HER!
This salon is beautifully kept and every single stylist is so nice. You feel welcomed the second you walk in the doors.
Thank you Salon Amour for being the best salon out there!!!

What is the world coming to??? Now we have salon judging by a place of birth! Wow!
Value people by race and discrimination.
Will never go there again!

The best Aveda Salon in San Fransisco/​Bay Area. They truly care about each client and try their best to satisfy their guests.
Organic hair and skin product plus highest skilled hair stylists = perfect result for a happy client who will be back all over again.
All of the stylists are excellent, and Oksana is a star stylist as she is ahead of the game, very creative pro that studied high-​end cutting and coloring techniques in Europe and North East (New York and Boston).
I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for great service and one of a kind hair cut/​color. Make sure you make an appointment. They are very busy year around.

I have been coming to Salon Amour for hair coloring for many years. I love the Aveda product which is so good for your hair. I have probably been to each stylist they have had over the years to fit my schedule. They are all good. You always get a wonderful hand massage, head massage and a cup of herbal tea. You feel very pampered.
I would like to mention one stylist in particular, Oksana, who feels like family. She is very personable, knowledgeable and a great hair colorist. I always look forward to seeing her. She is very sweet. I would recommend Salon Amour definitely for coloring.

When choosing a new salon & hair stylist, Go see Megan at Salon Amour! 1^st of all the salon is beautiful & you’ll be so relaxed knowing you’re in good hands. I felt like royalty getting my hands & scalp massaged. The education Megan taught me on products & how to style my hair at home has seriously changed my (once flat) hair. I have been getting so many compliments on how long & shiny my hair is. The color has some red sheen to it that is beautiful. Megan takes clients on Mondays for now while she’s an assistant. with her talent it won’t take long until she’s booked solid so get to know her now! You (& your awesome hair) won’t regret it!

I love going to this salon. Very professional & that is huge for me. I have followed Samantha there from hair school about 2 years ago as she is one of those rare finds that is sooo good. She uses new techniques from her ongoing education & it shows. My hair looks great every time. She’s been there for a while but you gotta know your schedule & book ahead or get on her cancellation list. Seems everyone else loves her too. I do adore those scalp massages, shoulder compressions, hand massage and even down to hot towel on my neck when it’s getting washed. She also knows exactly what product I need for whatever the specific issue might I have. None of that «selling me stuff I don’t need.» If you want someone who is really talented & easy to connect to & trust then ask for Samantha!

Ok. Now the rating can be a little misleading. I give it a two because I had 2 bad experiences here out of 3. FIRST, Oksana is the exception in this salon. She is legit stylist. I came here looking to cut my hair off and Oksana assured me we can save it, i thought it was dead. So i got a lovely haircut. Hair layed beautiful :)
I used their online appointment system which forces you to pay at time you book it. But its flawed. BC when i came in to do my first apointment, they said the system shouldn’t have let you book that late. It was 6:30. Ok, maybe dont tell your customers that and make them feel like a burdon. «they will accommodate me» because of course its my fault i came in based on THEIR system.
SECOND: i wanted to chop my hair off, no stoping me. So i called for oksana again but she was booked, it was holiday season. The person on the phone assured me a master stylist was available and she was really good. So i agreed. DISAPPOINTED!!! Hair came out like a mushroom top. It was no where near the picture i showed. It cost 85.00. Are you joking? I basically had to re-​book with Oksana and she fixed it the best she could but i had to live with it or do a brand new hair cut and it be a lot shorter. Salon did credit me the 85.00. A plus.
Which brings me to my THIRD and final (will be my last) experience after living with my rotten haircut for 2 months, i booked with oksana cut and color and knew I’d be in good hands. I was so excited. I got a phone call an hour before my appointment that she was not available to do my hair as she was going home sick.
Again they assured me a different stylist with the same experience as oksana was available and she was great at color.
…Lindsey was very sweet and her technique was on point as far as foiling. But my hair turned out orange at the roots (blonde job). I was booked with oksana again bc i just felt comfortable with her hands in my hair. I quicky got a phone call day of my apt that if i book with her i’ll have to pay again. Why didnt i go to the stylist that colored my hair? I didn’t want to pay again.
So i booked with Lindsey. She toned it a second time and now its darker than it should be at the roots.
For a salon that promotes so much education and have a tiered stylist thing going on, I’m sorry the quality is just not there. For the prices they charge its insane. (my color was 150.00).
Its all fluff and very expensive.
Big deal you get a hand massage and scalp massage that comes with master stylist. That does nothing for my hair. I want to walk out of your salon feeling fantastic till my next appointment. Im your biggest advertisement. Overall im just not happy with all the experiences i have had.
Oksana is a gem but getting in with her has been difficult. Lindsey is sweet and has talent but sadly i dont think i found my hair home. Im writing this because i saw a lot of good reviews which is why i went there.
On a positive note, AVEDA tea is the BEST! Spend your money on that :)

I was looking for a new salon closer to home, so jumped on the Groupon bc of all the great Unilocal reviews.
Pros:
— The scheduling process was easy, front desk very nice, liked the reminder call.
— salon was clean and had a good ambiance
–good shampoo
Cons:
— This was the worst color experience of my life! I indicated to my stylist that I have a slight skin allergy to the hair dye and needed a barrier cream on my forehead/​ears to prevent redness and itchiness following the coloring process. She assured me that she can put an agent in the color mix to prevent sensitivity. She proceeds to very slowly apply the color and is not careful with her technique and I end up with hair color on my cheek & eyebrow! I stop her and say again that I really need a barrier cream on my skin. She then applies the barrier cream OVER the dye that was already on my skin w/​o bothering to wipe off the dye first. What is the point of that? It is going to seal in the dye against my skin instead of protecting it. Unfortunately, by the time she is complete with the color application, I ended up with hair dye on the length of my neck, cheek, eyebrow, forehead/​ear region! My skin is tingling around my forehead and ears, and I am upset at this point.
–The cut was not great either. Originally I asked for an A line bob. But after the disastrous color experience, I asked her for just a 1″ trim to keep things simpler. After she was through, the left side was a good ¼″ longer compared to the right. I had to point this out and she double and triple checked and agreed that the left side was slightly longer. The right side was cut in such a fashion that even the stylist herself could not blow dry it to curl it in after many attempts. Shoot, if the stylist can’t even style my hair to curl in after the cut, then what hope do I have to be able to do a better job styling it myself at home? By this point I had given up and just had to leave.
Unfortunately, I now have to find someone to fix my cut.

Love Oksana Ponomarova-​clark. She isn’t nosey or prying. She is very straight forward and knows her color and cut. Very professional and high quality. If you just want to get your hair colored and cut without the hassle of small talk she is the one for you. Respectful and professional. Love her!

I visited Salon Amour for the first time last week to get a hair cut with Oksana and I was extremely pleased with the results. I just moved back to the area so was in search of a new salon– I can safely say that I’ve found that here. Oksana listened to what I wanted and made some great recommendations for me!
In addition to the great hair cut, I was happy that she didn’t try to push me on purchasing the products… Unlike some stylists who have cut my hair, and make the whole conversation sound more like a sales pitch. She actually encouraged me to try them out first and see what I liked before buying!
Thank you Oksana, you are the BEST! I can’t wait to come back for my next appointment.

On a referral from the Aveda retail store in Walnut Creek, I walked in & was able to get an appointment within a couple hours to come back & see Caitlin.
One of the things I love about Aveda salons is the neck & scalp massage they offer before they cut your hair. Bonus, this one also offers a hand massage.
Caitlin did a great job working with me to get the length just right and offered some styling tips no other stylist’s have offered me previously.

I am speaking on behalf of my mom. Usually she uses all Aveda products but when she went to the Salon Amour to color her hair, she was shocked with the outcome. Her hair color did not even change. She wasted her money on nothing. She was not happy.

I already loved Aveda products, but was very pleased with the quality of color and how gentle it was on my hair. Yes, you will pay a little bit more, but your hair will thank you!
My hair stylist is AMAZING! I’m not mentioning her by name because she’a already so busy and I have a hard time getting in lol. But I’m pretty sure they are all awesome. I can’t wait until I can afford a massage and facial!

OK, so I’ve been here several times and seen a couple of different people over the past 9 months. When I started going I had hair beyond my shoulder blades, long, layered, yada-​yada. I’ve had color done, as well. All with pleasing results. I’ve seen Angie (great colorist, master stylist)) and Maddie.
Today I saw Nadia. Wow. Today was magnificent! Today I decided on a major change. I went to a pixie cut. I haven’t had my hair this short in over 20 years, when Madonna had her «Papa don’t preach» video… that’s how short we are talking. Over this summer, I had it cut to about a chin length bob, which I also loved.
Nadia took care to ensure I was ready for this major change, by asking me questions about how long its’ been since I’ve had short hair, or if I’ve ever had it so short before. To all these questions, I said yes. I assured her I was ready. As she kept cutting and creating a beautiful layered short cut, I just kept smiling! She thinned out the sides a bit and some spots all around to give it a smooth and light look. With all the texturizing you need with this kind of cut, I’m amazed that I still have so much hair left.
In the end, I love the cut, the ease of styling now in the mornings, and that I wont’ have to put it up in a pony tail before I run or go to yoga! Yay!
One thing I’ve never skimped on is my hair. I will pay to have it done right, and luckily, this salon has competent people at all levels of pricing. The extra value they provide is with your experience… consultation, scalp massage, then the shampoo, condition with the offer of a hand massage too. Then off for the cut and style. IN and OUT about an hour.