I come to Christiano's salon to see Kendra, my stylist for a few years now. She always does an excellent job on my hair, and her prices are quite reasonable. She has an easygoing personality which makes it easy to be around her. The salon has been at this location for 21 years, and has 8 stylists and one manicurist. If you're looking for a new stylist, give Kendra a call. read more

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Amanda Morris has been cutting and coloring my hair for over 5 years. My previous stylist at Christiano's in San Rafael was moving out of Marin and recommended Amanda. She told me Amanda was one of the best colorists she had ever worked with and I wholeheartedly agree. She listens to what you want and gives advice when you ask for it. I highly recommend her. read more

Phyllis Has been cutting and coloring my hair for the last 20 years! She's a perfectionist lucky for me! I highly recommend her salon is beautiful too read more

I have been getting my hair done at Christiano's Salon for nearly 10 years. The salon is open and bright and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. But what really keeps me going back again and again is Michelle. I feel so lucky I found her when I first moved to Marin! Michelle is a professional to the end and she is so great with working with my curly hair and with doing my Brazlian blowout. I walk out of the salon every time with beautiful, soft hair. I am very picky about who I allow to cut my hair and I trust Michelle greatly. She will be doing my blowout for my upcoming wedding so I look perfect for my big day! She is also very friendly and always fun to chat with! I highly recommend Christiano's and Michelle! read more

Great hair salon. Love the highlights, lowlights and beautiful hair Amanda creates. She's a magician! Check with the owner first if you'd like to bring your fur baby with you. read more

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I want to compliment the salon for being pro active at this time of COVID19. Your temperature is taken and Han sanitizer given at the door before you enter. I go to this salon to see their manicurist, Christina, who I've highly recommended before COVID19 because of her cleanliness and sanitary work procedures. Not to mention, her attention to detail with mani/pedis. But now, in this new working environment, she has stepped up her game. She's installed shields between her and the client for ma is and pedis. She's very fastidious in cleaning between clients. I felt safe and comfortable today in this salon. read more

Amanda Morris has been coloring my hair the past year. She encouraged me to try a copper-y red highlight a while back and it came out amazing. It wasn't a color I would have even considered. I like how consistent she is in getting the color right. Check her out! read more

Amanda is the best. I am a hairdresser and have been since 1979. So I have issues when it comes to anyone cutting my hair. Let me tell you Amanda knows her stuff. She knows how to use the tools of her trade. She did a razor cut on me which I prefer. Its just most hairdresser's don't know how to use a razor. She not only listens to what you want but she hears you. And yes she shampoo's your hair as part of your service and does not send you out without styling your hair 1st. I can't say enough about this young lady. read more

I had a cut and balayage appointment with Amanda Morris and she did a fantastic job! It was my second time seeing her (although my first time with her at Christiano's). She was really receptive to what I wanted (I wanted a very natural look) and does the most amazing coloring. After getting my first balayage from her, I had multiple people say to me that it was the best and most natural fading they'd ever seen. I couldn't wait to come back, and am very glad I got another balayage with her! I highly recommend her for coloring!! read more

Christiano's - A Salon - Hair color/cut done by Amanda Morris! She's fantastic! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

First of all they were very responsive to my phone request for cost and available times. When Phyllis (the owner called me from home) found a stylist to meet my schedule Michelle texted me to make final plans (so convenient!). Did I mention the delicious lattes? Yum. I have long VERY curly hair and got the traditional Brazilian blow out. Michelle was friendly, patient and professional and my hair looks fantastic. I will definitely be back. read more

I go to Amanda in Christianos and I am always very happy with my hair!!! She colors my hair exactly how I want it which I feel can be difficult with red. She is great with the cuts as well, and cuts it's just like the picture that I show her. The shop is very friendly, clean and bright. read more

If you've been on the fence about getting the Brazilian Blowout done, RUN, do not walk, to get it done. This was, hands down, one of the best decisions I've ever made regarding my hair. If you'd like to evaluate whether you're a good candidate for the Brazilian Blowout, ask yourself: Can I afford to spend 10 minutes blow drying my unruly, curly hair and transforming it into gorgeously, smooth, straight locks without all of the product and hassle of juggling various straightening tools to different outlets in the bathroom? If the answer is yes, then why are you still reading this? GO SEE DAVE @ Christiano's Salon! After moving from Sunny San Diego to Saturated San Rafael and tying my hair down with zip ties to keep it from frizzing from all of the moisture, I reconsidered having the Brazilian Blowout done. I needed a permanent solution and according to Dave, this was it. A friend referred me to him and since the salon is around the corner from my work, I figured I had nothing to lose. He explained the entire process and although I was highly skeptical, I was running out of options, hair product and zip ties. When he told me the price to get the Brazilian Blowout done, I was sold. If I was going to try it, I was going to try it at the $250 rate he quoted for my mid length hair versus the 350-375+ other salons quoted me at. The entire process took about 2 hours and I left with gorgeous straight hair. I'll admit that even after it was complete, I was still skeptical of the results and the real test was when I washed and dried my hair a couple of days later. I spent 10 minutes instead of 45 minutes, blow drying my hair and using a round brush and my hair looked even better after a few days of letting the product settle in. I washed it today and let it dry naturally and got loose, voluminous curls. Curls that, in order for me to get before the Brazilian, I'd have to straighten my hair, use a curler and TONS of hairspray. I hope that Dave continues to do the Brazilian at this price for the next 10 years because I will never be able to go back to styling my hair the natural way. If you'd like to see what my hair looked like before, after and after the "first wash" and blow dry, copy and paste the link into your browser to go to my Picasa Album. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=113631934472991061807&target=ALBUM&id=5605694834299500657&authkey=Gv1sRgCNLG9ZPm4PmTCg&feat=email read more

Great service by Kendra I am 65 and the top of my hair is so thin almost bald due to medical reasons. Kendra was amazing color and cut my hair never looked better thanks Kendra read more

This review is mostly for the manicurist (I think her name is Christina?) Christiano's isn't cheap, but you will get your money's worth out of a mani-pedi. I rarely get my nails done because I'm cheap, but my husband got me a gift card to use here for a mani-pedi. When I was about 8 months pregnant, I couldn't reach my toenails to trim them, so I finally cashed it in. The manicurist is very thorough and spends a ton of time on you. This is something no self-respecting woman should admit, but here goes: She did such a good job that the polish never chipped. I just let my nails grow until there was no polish left. In fact, you could still see traces of pale pink on my toenails until a few days ago. My baby is now 4 1/2 months old. Yup, Christina (I'll call her that, at least) is that good. read more

Dave is the HAIR COLOR GENIUS! I have known Dave for over 20 years and he has been doing my hair for about that long. When I married and moved away, I was NEVER able to find anyone who could do my hair the way he did. Not even CLOSE! The fact that he does not use foils is the first sign that he is not like other stylists. He has flat out refused to do certain cuts, styles, etc. citing that I am a walking billboard for his work and he will NOT do anything that will does not compliment me or look tacky. On the few occasions I felt I knew better, I got it done elsewhere and regretted it immediately! I did the walk of shame back to Dave who then 'rehabbed' my hair for months to undo the damage. Long story short: You will walk out of his salon feeling and LOOKING fabulous. Smile guaranteed. read more

I have been with Phyllis now for almost 10 years!(but since we're always getting younger her and I who's counting!). Her color and cuts are the BEST and a good value to boot! The salon is the perfect size (not too big yet colorful minimal drama)....and fun. I am always warmly greeted, given a nice glass of wine or a home-made latte(better than Peets) and then relax into "my vain time" with a nice people magazine after the pup is given his much awaited biscuit. worth a drive from the city and if you're in Marin already, be grateful, you're quite blessed. read more

Phyllis Christiano has been styling my hair for about ten years, and I was thrilled when she opened her own salon a number of years ago. It is just like her - clean, neat, smart and lots of fun. The ambiance is terrific, and everything is always in good working order, and as I said, super clean. I also get my nails done by Christina Nguyen who is at the salon. She is the best mani-pedi professional anywhere - hands down. Again, clean and tidy, and a super sweet and kind person. I will also say that every stylist in the salon fits the description above. I have watched them interact with clients for years, and they are all lovely and talented people. As noted in another review, this is a gem of a salon. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I've been a client of Diana Weaklend for many (many) years and I just got home from my appointment. I am constantly amazed about how great she is! You would think that for as long I've been going to her she'd fall into a pattern of doing the same old thing, but she absolutely doesn't! She's constantly giving me new ideas, challenging me to do something different and never rolls her eyes when i say, no lets just keep it the same way! She is always attending classes, experimenting with new products and shares great ideas and fashion trends. Today as I've done in many times passed, I went for something different and came out with a new way of coloring my hair and I absolutely love it! Diana and the rest of the stylists at Christiano's are fabulous and I recommend all of them frequently to friends. Thanks for a great day Diana! read more

I've been seeing Phyllis for many years. She keeps me looking sharp! I trust her judgement with color, highlights and cut. It has paid off... I get lots of compliments. I highly recommend her. read more

Dave Ladresch is my man at Christiano's. He is a sweetheart and he is an expert in color and highlights. He has been my hair stylist for 7 years now, and has a range of happy clients of all ages. The prices are very reasonable and I am always complimented on my highlights and cut. The other stylists seem very nice and always have happy clientèle regulars as well. The salon is upscale but very relaxed and stress free and not stuffy. I come up all the way from San Diego to have Dave work his magic on my hair every few months. read more

I've been a regular at Christiano's for 7 or 8 years now, every 5 weeks like clockwork. Diana Weaklend is my stylist, and she's fabulous. Friendly, and not too chatty when I'm not in the mood (my appointments are usually very early Saturday morning). Diana really knows her stuff about hair color and styling. The salon is top notch with friendly people, both stylists and customers. And a cute little dog hanging around the shop too. I look forward to my appointments. read more

Michelle at Christianos did my hair for my wedding this last June. She was willing to jump right in and work with me even though I decided not to have a trial appointment with her. What I wanted was fairly straight forward, but needed a bit of experimentation and Michelle did a really good job. I was a ball of nerves as she was my first appointment of the day (and getting my hair done is a huge treat for me and not something I am used to.) I was super indecisive about if my hair was just 'right' during the appointment but it ended up looking beautiful in pictures and she secured it so well that I felt confident with it all night long dancing and even ended up keeping it in for breakfast the next morning.:P Michelle was also just really nice, much like a friend doing my hair and I would definitely recommend her services. Christiano's is bright, airy and clean. A pretty and well run salon. Thanks for starting my wedding day out right! read more

Christiano's - A Salon - Wedding day hair by Michelle - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

Incredibly kind people. I took my son for a walk on a day with a torrential downpour. The type of rain that makes you wetter than if you went for a swim. These kind women saw us slowly getting submerged on the sidewalk and insisted we wait inside for our Uber. They made us hot chocolate and treated us like we were honored guests. It was really really sweet. I remember the day because I was taking my son to see Rogue One as soon as it opened. Our experience here got him to say "Wow this is the best adventure ever!" My only regret is I don't have longer hair for them to cut. The woman that took care of my son was named Jessica. But I have been meaning to thank all of you for your kindness :) PS. Did I mention I wasn't even a customer!?! read more

I went to see Katina about two weeks prior to my wedding day. I wanted to get my color done so it looked perfect for my big day. I have been having a little bit of bad luck with hair stylists since I moved and was really hoping she could turn that all around. When I first got there she offered me iced tea, water etc. Very nice and pleasant atmosphere in the salon right from the start! She listened to exactly what I wanted and did just that. She didn't have to ask me over and over the same questions, she was very professional and understood what I had pictured. Finding a stylist that is fast yet diligent is so incredibly rare, and that's exactly what she was a rare find. Not only was she professional but she was very friendly and enjoyable to be around. I have without question found a stylist that has put an end to that bad luck streak! Highly recommend read more

Shiedeh does a great and precise job, great service and always happy to accommodate anyone's picky needs (this coming from a guy who flat irons his hair) always good company. Great job! read more

I have been going to see Katina (she's the best) at Christiano's salon for a while now. She's great. Sometimes I just want a trim and sometimes I want to change it up. And with either mood I am in she delivers. She's very attentive, listens to what you are asking for and helps guide you if needed. Oh and she gives great scalp massages when shampooing - it's ALMOST the best part. Really, the best part is I look and feel great when I leave - I get so many compliments and you know a great cut when it starts growing out and it still looks good. If you are looking for a new hairdresser, try Katina you won't be disappointed! read more

Go here. That's it. Ask for Kendra Sigman. She does the styling for most of the shows that come through San Francisco (currently "Wicked") and is one of the best around. read more

I am so happy with the way Dave cuts my hair. He has a great eye for what looks good on me and a warm and friendly personality. Dave listens to what I ask for and I feel like I found a Gem!!!!! read more

Shideh is fabulous! She is the Keratin straightening GODDESS! And she is a stylist extraordinaire. You will be very happy and she is always so kind and attentive. read more

I highly recommend this as the "IT" salon for current styles but more importantly incredible color. I leave my hair in the hands of Phyliss the owner for a flawless look. She's always changing it up and doesn't let my style get dated. She's a master colorist - really she's certified as such. read more

Do not let the sophisticated look of the salon and website intimidate you. I have been going to Christiano's for over 10 years. Phyllis is a great colorist and stylist. The staff is friendly and the prices for services are reasonable. Christiano's makes you feel welcomed and special no matter your age, culture, if you are a size 2 or 22 . read more

So disappointed with my recent cut. From fairly long hair I took the risk of going shorter and trusted the stylist to focus on seeing flattering angles and length. My hair is fine, so I requested that the cut be fairly long on the top layer, tapering in toward my neck. I need some weight so there cannot be too many layers. Oh my! I have an old lady style!! I am very unhappy. The top layer is really short which emphasizes my cowlick, with many layers down the back and a straight line across the bottom. Sides are really short and disproportionate to the length of the back. Consequently, there is no body or shape; it lays flat and has no lines or angles that flatter, and no body. I am searching for a repair haircut for most likely another $100. UGH!! Friendly salon, no problem there . Problem is how much I hate this cut. And, I took lots of pictures for her to see what i wanted.. Unfortunately most pictures do not show details of the back. I must say that she called and was willing to fix it, but I have lost trust. read more

I have been going to Katina at Christiano's salon for five years and I love it there. Katina is a great stylist and a friendly, kind person. The other stylists seem to have great rapport with their clients too. The salon is cozy and clean with a lovely waiting area where you can gaze at hills surrounding San Rafael. They always offer you a cold beverage or a fresh latte. I used to feel uncomfortable at other salons because many of them are so chi chi and snotty, but every person in this salon is kind and welcoming. read more

Ladies, When is the last time a total stranger walked up to you to ask you who did your hair? Well, it happens to me all the time. I don't usually post reviews to the internet, but I know there may be a lot of you out there wishing you could find the perfect hairdresser. So, I'm writing this to tell you about the amazing Diana Weaklend of Chrisiano's in San Rafael. I have been a client of Diana's for many years now, and I pray on a regular basis that she will never retire or move away. Believe me when I say I've been around long enough to know the difference. There isn't a high-end salon in the Bay Area, NY, or LA that I haven't been to that doesn't have a chunk of my money or a piece of my self-esteem. Does this sound familiar: You carve out the entire day to spend an embarrassing amount of money, you are treated rudely and/or like you're invisible, you are horrified when you see some unfortunate soul coiffed like the Bride of Frankenstein only to realize it is your reflection in the mirror. As you sit there crestfallen, your brain racing to plot a course home without being recognized, wondering how to apply to the witness protection program, a huddle of misfit hipsters keep telling you how absolutely fabulous you look. Here's what we all want, and here's what Diana will do for you: * She will study the shape of your face and the characteristics of your hair * She will ask you what you'd like your hair to do and will find a way to deliver that - if she can't, she'll be honest and suggest realistic and sometimes better alternatives * She will teach you how to style your hair and will only recommend products if you're interested - there's never pressure to buy * She will get you out of there FAST - you can make other plans for the day * She will cut AND color your hair - no need to schedule two separate appointments * She will use incredible techniques on your hair - she keeps current on cutting edge methods * She will immediately make you feel relaxed and at ease. Diana is an upbeat, positive, and kind person, but if you don't feel like talking, she gets that and respects it * She won't give you sticker shock * She's the best hair stylist you'll ever see Chrisiano's is nestled in a neighborhood setting just off the main street of San Rafael. You can have a nice meal at one of several nearby restaurants and/or explore downtown San Rafael by foot before or after your appointment. The salon is sunny and bright, smartly decorated and immaculate. Everyone on the staff is professional and extremely accommodating. Enjoy a freshly brewed cappuccino or glass of wine as you sit back, relax and enjoy your beautification session. Go see Diana. You won't be disappointed. read more

For a guy who brags about the $3.50 haircut I received in 1993, I have become a male salon haircut advocate. To summarize my opinion, if you want to reduce length of the proteinaceous protrusions from your scalp, go to Supercuts or the like. If you want to enjoy life more (and get a better haircut), find a professional at a nice salon who cuts hair well. (Since I started getting salon haircuts, life just seems - well - better.) I was referred to Phyllis from the best source possible, a sales rep to Salons who visits dozens of places each week throughout Marin County. And Phyllis was THE person to go to, not "try her or him if you can't get into them". Of course, she does a great job! My wife is really happy with her also. One of the thing I especially like about Phyllis is she pays attention to my whole look, trimming my beard and eyebrows (that was embarassing to admit). I tell my best buddy to get over his innate haircut cheapness and realize, it is not $45 versus $15... It is grace, relationship, fun, peace over waiting, noise, thirst (Phyllis has an espresso machine, serves iced tea, and occasionally wine for those last few appointments of the day). read more

Phyllis Christiano has opened a salon in downtown San Rafael that is charming, elegant, and inviting. Phyllis has been my colorist for 14 years and does an amazing job. The service at Christiano's is wonderful (lattes included) and the salon is tucked into a cozy corner of San Rafael that makes it a pleasant place to visit. The shop attracts a steady clientele largely due to the talents of the hair stylists and the friendly mood that Phyllis has created in this gem of a salon. read more

Phyllis has taken care of my hair for the last 10 years and has always done a great job. She takes the time a good cut needs!

I've been seeing Diana at Christiano's for 20 years!! The Salon itself is welcoming and relaxed. Everyone is friendly yet quite professional. The place hums with activity. I've stayed with Diana for so long because I have really difficult hair. She figured out my color, cut, and texture issues like no one else. Would I see anyone else? Only if they worked at Christiano's because they keep up with the latest research. read more

Phyllis has been my hair stylist and as of late, colorist for over 12 years. I even drive all the way from trendy SF to have my hair done by her. She has consistently provided great hair cuts, friendly service and really listens to my ideas while knowing what's best for my particular hair, face etc. She demonstrates expert precision and artistically styles hair because she's a real pro with extensive training and experience. Finally, she sincerely cares about me walking out happy, satisfied and looking great because this isn't just a job for her--it's her passion! read more

Christiano's is the VERY best hair salon!!! And if you want the VESY BEST hairdresser then you want Phyllis Christiano!! She has lots of experience with all hair types. She stays on top of the latest trends in scissors, cutting, styling, straightening, products. It is very difficult for hair stylists to cut my hair and I've had some seriously bad looks over the years. Since I found Phyllis over 12 years ago, my life has changed. My hair is absolutely perfect. Love you Phyllis!! read more