I'm thrilled to have found Tin Thi, Altogether Different salon in Corte Madera. The quality of his work is amazing, both as a stylist and colorist, and he is particularly talented at helping evolve new looks. The vibe of the salon is casual and friendly. Tin does a great job of connecting with people. I've been a client for several years now and highly recommend him. read more

I had yet another rush-job last minute haircut before a trip and Kim did a wonderful haircut exactly as requested, and perhaps a bit beyond. I consider the $35 + tip to be a real bargain in the current environment of Marin haircutting. It is a personal experience, as Kim remembered alot of the details of our prior discussions some months before. Well done. read more

The lady that works here ( I think it was the business owner but not sure) fixed my hair after I went to a barbershop and they messed up my hair, THANK YOU SO MUCH. read more

THIS SALON IS THE BEST - do not look any further. "Hair by TIN THI" is hair that you will love more and more each day that passes, like I do. Went to this place 3 days ago for something different because I just didn't know what to do with my awful haircut by my DEFINITELY EX-favorite hair stylist in Mill Valley (will never go back there again!). TIN THI (love love love this guy!!!) took one long look at my hair mess, was professional enough NOT to critique my ex-salonist's awful work but instead reassured me that he will fix it, patiently maneuvered my self-absorbed choice of wrong hair color to what is right for my skin tone and ethnicity, and entertained me with his reflections and memories of life in the different places that he lived. When he was done with everything, I couldn't believe how great my hair looked from all angles. My hair looks waaaaay better than the photos because there was direct sunlight going through the windows at the time the photos were taken. I wish it captured how the new color softened my facial features, the balanced cut made me look so fresh and smart, and for the first time in a long time - I felt BEAUTIFUL again. And my hair looks better everyday since! TIN THI IS MY NEW ANGEL, and I will share him with anyone who wants to try a different and more masterful, mindful and caring salon experience. Caveat: TIN THI only works on Fridays and Saturdays, so you need to book early to get a spot, because people from all over come to Marin for his magic touch and honest, heartfelt advice. read more

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Kim is the BEST! Place is super clean, friendly, efficient. Quality haircuts and services by true professionals. Been going here many years - and sent a lot of friends here. 100% have had positive experiences. read more

I found this salon back in April 2022. I needed a great hair stylist for a new look. I was not disappointed in the stylist I chose. Jeanette has limited hours but she does a wonderful job on my hair. She listens and asks me questions about what I want. I've had 3 hair appointments and each time my style is refined and I go out feeling well taken care of. There is plenty of parking and there is a perk to the local. There is a famous Bundt cake store 2 doors down. So I get a treat as well. Her prices are very reasonable especially for the area she works in. I get have gotten my moneys worth. I work in the public eye and I get compliments on my hair almost every day. No joke! read more

Tin is the best! I have challenging hair to cut and color (thick, course, and a lot of it!) and Tin does the BEST job with it! Truly. I have gone to many salons and he figured out my hair very quickly and my cut and color have never looked better. He is kind, confident, and very talented. I highly recommend him. read more

I'm so happy to have discovered Tin Thi at Altogether Hair Salon, thanks to a recommendation on Nextdoor. Tin is a truly talented hairstylist and did a fantastic job cutting and styling my difficult (naturally curly, thick) hair. He knew exactly what would work with my face and hair and gave me a fresh, perfect cut that is both flattering and easy to care for. He's also delightful to talk to and full of great hair tips. I will definitely be going back to Tin and highly recommend him to everyone! read more

Tin is really great. Very experienced hair stylist with fantastic style, he always does a great job. I have been coming to him for years, even when he was at a different location. Very kind, and reasonable pricing! This place is great. read more

I recently went to Altogether Different for a haircut and Barbara did such an incredible job I'll never go back to my regular Barber again. She took her time and told me exactly what she was doing & why she was doing it. Where has she been all my life. Michael read more

Jeanettes done my hair and my sons. Even my 21 year old daughters long locks have been trimmed and styled by Jeanette regularly; and thats after going thru several other stylists. My daughter is very particular. I always ask for her and now happy to have her schedule...shes been super flex as far as schedule. Shes the best...!!! read more

I decided last minute on a Sunday to get a new hairstyle. I doubted that I would be able to get an appointment but luckily Kim had an opening. She was great at giving me advice on what would work and what wouldn't work based on my hair and my lifestyle and I appreciated that. She wasn't trying to up sell me but was perfectly honest. She spent so much time making sure the cut was great and I love it. Will be back for sure! read more

Excellent hair cut!! We've been looking for someone to cut my sons hair for years - so many cow licks and it always sticks up. Kim knew just what to do - his hair looks great! read more

Denise Hester has been cutting my hair for 8 years now. She is a great stylist (a seemingly great colorist based on who I see walking out...) and a wonderful person and friend. I often get complements on my haircut :-) and am always happy to refer people to Denise. Each stylist owns his/her own chair at Altogether Different FYI -- so you don't call the main # and get whoever is available. Denise's direct number is 924-7434. Give her a call and tell her Michelle referred you! read more

I can't speak for the salon as a whole, though everyone seemed nice.... I first met Trudy through a mutual friend and she did my hair for my wedding day. Then we lost touch for a while - happily I found her! If you are looking for a "hair makeover" go see Trudy! She also can be found at the Salon in the Claremont Hotel & Spa. I have had long, dowdy hair the majority of my life and really needed a change. I brought her a picture of a similar style to what I was looking for and "voila" she gave me an even better cut! I am so happy when I look in the mirror now! If you're sick to death of your hairstyle go see Trudy! read more

Both my mom (85) and my mother-in-law (90) get their hair done by Kim. She is patient, caring and very pleasant. Both of the ladies enjoy their time at the salon and are very happy with their haircuts, perms, and coloring. Kim is a gem. read more

I love this place! I have been having Angie G. cut and High light my hair for years now! Since 1987! She really is a professional colorist and my hair always looks so natural. She is very sweet and has never given me any pressure to cut my hair short. I love wearing it long, and she does a wonderful job cutting it in subtle layers so it hangs so well on my back. The ladies are all so friendly here and offer you beverage and take extra care. read more

Barbara is a NIGHTMARE! AVOID HER! Her haircut consisted of having me flip my hair over (I have long hair), hold my hair in a pony tail, and CUTTING IT OFF! that was her idea of a hair cut. She didn't do my layers, she didn't look at my hair beforehand to see what I wanted, she just lopped it off and then told me to "be quiet and let her do her thing." BEWARE OF THIS PLACE! read more

Kim is really excellent. She is friendly, precise, takes appointments, and somehow always goes the extra mile. I do haircut and beard trim with her. The cost is affordable and the quality is tops. read more

Barbara Bronson is a fabulous hair dresser, she has been doing my hair for 45 years, I have had many different styles over the years and have been up to date and great. Every where I go somebody will ask who does my hair, that's a good hairdresser. She ha s done my daughter 's special occasions such as Proms and weddings. Now she cuts my grandsons hair, he loves her and wouldn't let anybody else cut his hair. I highly recommend her, she is very well trained with many years of experience and very professional. read more

Barbara was recommended to me by a friend & co-worker. I was new in town & had only been to Supercuts & a neighborhood salon that didn't listen to anything I asked for. Well, I have been going to Barbara ever since. I get a GREAT haircut & now color. people are surprised to hear I color my hair because it looks so natural. if you want a great cut & color, you've gone to the right person. read more

Angie is an incredible hairstylist. She is a genius with color, and can do any kind of cut. She has been doing my hair for more than 15 years, and I can always count on her to listen to me, and to do great job on my hair, even though I have fine, thin hair. Cheryl F. read more

Kim is still my favorite stylist in my 60 + lifetime :) - I usually arrive feeling a bit shaggy, though her cuts always grow out so well that I usually wait a little longer than I should ! - but I leave feeling like a properly "styled" woman ! Besides being lovely herself, she is really amazing with precise scissor-work, for women or men. Her careful technique , cutting, drying, styling is really quite amazing - she could be styling the Stars in their homes (someone --- hint !) but is equally welcoming to all, at "Altogether Different Salon" - read more

I always get a great haircut and color from Barbara. Been coming for years, have changed hairstyles more times than I can count but it's always a good look for me. Highly recommend! read more

Great place to get a hair cut :-). The owner Kim is will crack you up too. A bonus! Hats definitely off to Altogether!

FIrst of all, it smells really bad, like wet dog. I had Barbara and she left me three times (with my hair all over the place) to go work on someone else! i told i just wanted 1/2 and inch off, as little as possible, but she argued with me and said it wouldn't look good unless i cut 2 inches but i got her to only take off one. then she put my head under a dryer (so much for a cut and blow dry) and then straigtened my hair quickly, which i specifically asked her not to do since i do it all the time and i dont want to damage my hair even more! UGH i would NOT recommend this place read more

Kim P. is absolutely fantastic. I am constantly stopped by compliments and inquiries as to who does my hair. My hair is straight, thick and coarse which can be challenging to cut and color. Kim understood my hair type and managed it easily and beautifully. She is my go to person for all hair needs. I recently needed an up-do for a special event (I have medium length hair) Kim suggested a clip-in extension. She did my up-do with the extension and it looked FABULOUS. It was bumped all night and it never moved or fell. read more

I'm reviewing the shop separate from my review of specific stylists. Altogether DHS fit me in for a same-day appointment even though they were obviously booked. A stylists stayed past closing to accommodate me. The salon is in a nice shopping center with easy parking. There's a great bookstore and cake shop nearby if you're waiting for your appointment or have someone with you that needs to wait it out. It was Cash Only when I went last time, but the clean salon and nice personnel more than make up for that. read more

I can't believe I didn't find Kim before last year! She is amazing - for color, cuts, blow-outs that look great and age-appropriately stylish both for me and my two teenage daughters! Plus, Kim is just a warm, joyful person - so nice to be around! read more

Just a review to mention Barbara and how much I appreciate the hair color and cuts she gives me! Where would I be without you??? The color and condition of my hair has never been better and I get so many compliments all the time, the most common being "is that your natural color?" Only my hair stylist knows..... THANK YOU BARBARA! read more

Kim P. is absolutely the best hairdresser that I have ever had the pleasure of going to in my life and I am 59 years old!!!!! She is so reasonably priced but her haircuts are so precise and so beautiful that when you leave her salon-------it is simply the best day ever! I look forward to my hair salon appointments! If you have any concerns Kim works with you very closely to find what you want for your hair style and needs, she helps you find the perfect products for your hair type, is soooooo lovely as a person, is so patient, so reasonably priced ------that simply put-------she is the full package!! Love love love her!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying to tell everyone who compliments me on my hair and those who are looking for someone great, like her! She is the best all the way around! read more

Rachel did an awesome job of cleaning up my hair after several months of neglect. I love it! :)

Jeanette has been cutting my mother's and my hair for over ten years now (since I was about 9 years old). We followed her from a different salon to Altogether Different. I cannot speak for the other stylists (they all seem nice), but Jeanette is incredible. I have had many different hair cuts over the years, shorter pixie-ish cuts, to dramatic angled-bobs, to long and layered, to blunt bangs. My mother and I usually follow the rule, "Jeanette, do whatever you think will look good!" I have had so many complements on my hair over the years. I always come home to get my hair cut and Jeanette is such an excellent stylist that her hairstyles "grow out" very well if you need to go a while in between cuts, like I do. read more

I have the entire family going to Thao D. for a couple of years now. Great with our two kids, does an excellent job with my wife's hair (she told me specifically to write about how awesome she handles the hair dryer like noneother!) and for me, I couldn't ask for more - a professional business cut without making me feel "corporate" when I'm out with the guys or at social events. I highly recommend Thao D. - walk-ins are welcome which are great for my last minutes, but even better if you could reach her by appt. - (510) 368-7375. read more

I had the most wonderful change of color to my hair from Babara Bronson - a very professional Hairstylist - she matched my color perfectly and than put into this color a deep definition to my original color. I will also go back to her when I return to CA. Pat P. read more

Jeanette is great! She does fantastic color and cuts. She takes the time to talk to you about what you want and also offers great suggestions! Jeanette offers great tips for hair care and in between appts (root color, etc). She is really flexible with appointments and the location is great, I would suggest Jeannette for all hair types and styles. read more

Barbara has been doing my hair off & on for more than 20 years. She is the BEST colorist. For years, people had no idea I colored my hair (once I started) . She is great! I am not sure why someone would say otherwise but I have NEVER seen an unhappy customer leave her salon. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great beautician/hair stylist. AND she is very reasonably priced. read more

Barbara has been my hairdresser for close to 15 years. She does an outstanding job with my varying requests, listening carefully to specifics and following through with a final product that always makes me feel beautiful. Our conversation is anywhere from light, to personal, and Barbara has a way of offering advice that is thoughtful and thought provoking. My husband and both grown daughters have converted over to Barbara and remain with her to this day. We all love her. I leave the salon feeling beautiful inside and out, and highly recommend that everyone deserves this wonderful treatment!! read more

I picked Jeanette Rivera out of the phone book 20 plus years ago. She has taken my hair through many different hair styles, short, long, permed, colored. She is amazing! she does such a great job that when I lived out of state, I always saw her on my visits home, yes she is that good. read more

I love Thao!!! She colored my hair two weeks ago and I just love it love it love it!!! I came back to get a perm and another superb job from her!!! read more