Wow! Am I glad I found this place!! After one of my favorite stylist left from Wild Orchid (the salon I usually go to) to pursue other ventures, I was in a complete loss of where to go. I really wanted to find some place local so, after doing a little Yelp research and after reading such great reviews about this place, I decided they were worth giving a shot. I decided to go to Karen after seeing her name mentioned mostly in the reviews which turns out is the owner. The place is small and hidden off of Main st in Oakley. Secluded and hidden with dark tinted windows, you really would not expect much though, to my surprise I walked in to an extremely chic, well decorated, modern style salon and was immediately greeted by Karen. I explained to her what I wanted and she delivered it to perfection and right on point, my hair really looks fabulous! Thanks to Karen, my search for a new stylist has ended!! read more

I was driving by the salon and noticed their front door was open and I immediately slowed down. I had been going back and fourth as to what color to try...blue or purple for peek a boo colors. So since I saw the door open and it being around 5:30pm, I asked if they could take me right then, stylist Melissa said 'sure!'. Yay, I was excited! It was my first time at DK Salon. Sure won't be my last! Love that they are local! I explained to Melissa what I was trying to accomplish with the highlights. We decided to go with the blue highlights since the salon was out of purple color. Great! I love not having too many choices! My hair turned out soooo cool! Its like bold blue near roots and kinda darker blueish purple near ends. I'm growing out my hair from a VERY short A-line cut so I really didn't want Melissa to cut much off. She did what she could to freshen me up. I am very pleased with the results for color, cut, service, and how I was treated. I was also informed as how to take care of my hair now that I had color in it. Both Melissa and Karen were very personable and helpful and very much professional. Prices are reasonable and comparable. Salon was neat and clean. No nasty hair balls laying tucked behind a chair or desk. Plenty of hair products to choose from. Nice selection of magazines to look through while waiting for your color to set. I will be back to DK Salon in the future. read more

My daughters and I LOVE this place! I have 4 teenage daughters and Karen is very sweet and patient, especially with my youngest daughter. Not to mention, she always ROCKS the cut! My youngest is "hair challenged", and we'll leave it at that. But Karen always does a beautiful job and my youngest looks human again. My oldest daughter doesn't have extreme "hair issues", but if the hair cut doesn't reach her expectations...she cries. Needless to say, she is very sensitive about her hair...it's her "crowning glory". Karen is the only stylist she's been to that DOESN'T make her cry. As for me, I've gotten my hair cut in swanky salons on Maiden's Row and Union Square...I've gotten great cuts there...but never really felt pampered or relaxed after leaving. Karen nails the cut every time and I feel refreshed. She is a little pricey for out here, but since I don't have to travel through a tunnel or over a bridge for a great cut, wonderful service, and a relaxing experience...I don't mind the price. read more

Brenae is a saint! I made a tragic mistake with box dye and I dyed my hair a horrible greyish (not on purpose) color. I frantically went in the next day on a referral and not only did she fix my color, she did an amazingly beautiful job, was fun, and the appointment went perfectly. I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I love Karen. I am very picky about who touches my hair and I let Karen have free reign and EVERY TIME she delivers. I live in SF and travel out just to have Karen do my hair. The other girls are really friendly and attentive to clients. I have been coming to DK for over a year now and I will continue to travel out here for years to come! :) read more

Aurora books me when I'm in town every other year or so. She's usually the last one I've seen so my hair has grown out with zero shape or I've chopped my bangs myself or done something else probably mortifying to any professional. She's always so sweet and accommodating and gives me exactly what I'm looking for. She never pushes their products at me, and she compliments my natural color saying she hopes I never get it colored - even when I'm already considering it and it would probably be easy to push me into doing it. Always my best interests at heart. I even came in a couple years ago with an awkward lob, no idea what to do with it but I had heard of some obscure technique that could maybe cut down on the helmet, triangle head look. She somehow figured out what I wanted and saved me. Today I came in with AWFUL chopped bangs and horrible scattered layers, and she evened everything out and gave me beautiful shape and body. And if you need any more convincing, the price is unbeatable for such a great haircut. Santa Barbara salons used to charge me anywhere from $60-$80 for a wash and trim (I have no color, no special requests, just flat rate) and this is half that! Thanks Aurora! read more

I needed color and a haircut for a wedding I will attend this weekend. I scheduled with Amity Finney. This was my first time with Amity. Wow, is she good! Following the color, shampoo, cut and blow dry, I felt sort of shocked when she finished styling my hair, and turned me toward the mirror. My hair looked so professional! I have never had such beautiful hair color. I actually had to blink a few times. I know its such a cliché to say that it was a "Cinderella" moment, I am not used to looking in the mirror and thinking, "that looks good" but seriously, my hair was really improved. I don't like my picture taken, I just am not confident. It is what it is, but with this cut and color, if anyone wants to take my picture at the wedding, for the first time in years, I am not going to step out of frame. Amity Finney, at DK Salon. Just wonderful, and a really nice person as well. read more

Found this salon in downtown by chance and booked with Aurora for a cut, color and highlights. I just love her, she's super talented and so sweet. I am so happy with my color and feel very lucky to have stumbled upon such a gem! Highly recommend!! read more

I have been going to DK Salon faithfully for almost 6 years. Before I found this place I tried a couple other local salons and was not impressed. All of the ladies at DK are very friendly and welcoming. Karen/owner, has been doing my hair and I have never been dissatisfied. I usually go in not knowing exactly what I want. I leave it in her hands and she always gets it right! read more

I have been going to DK Salon for almost a year now. I am never changing salons anymore! Karen is an amazing hairstylist. She listens and delivers exactly what I ask for in a timely manner. No one has been able to dye my hair with the red shade that I had been looking for until I met Karen. She recently colored and styled my hair for my 40th birthday dinner and everyone complimented how good I looked. Karen has an assistant and that makes her job even more proficient. I am a picky client and it takes a special person like Karen to keep me happy. I definitely recommend Karen to anyone who is looking for a friendly and professional hairstylist. read more

I love the salon! Amity is the one who colored my hair! I went from an ugly golden orange to a sexy blond. I love my new hair. She really makes sure you are happy with your hair and takes her time with you. She is great with my thick hair. Its hard to find someone to cut it right and she does it flawlessly! Ok will be coming back to her always!! Thank you sooo much I'm sooooo in love with my hair! read more

This place is great! Everyone treats you like you've been friends for years and they take their time. Samantha is a good stylist. i explained what I wanted done, and she made it happen. I've been to several other salons, but they made me feel unwelcomed and didn't do the job that I expected them to do. So I have now found my salon, and will continue to come back. This place is so worth the price you pay - the added perk is they ask if you want something to drink too. read more

Beautiful salon and talented staff! Brynae was very confident and pleasant to talk to. Best salon experience ever!

It's all about Karen! Everything she does is just magical. I always leave feeling beautiful and pampered. Karen gives nice shampoos (awesome massaging kind), and can work wonders with my thick, messy hair. The rest of the staff is great too. Worth every penny! read more

It's been awhile since I have been in but I will never forget my experience here! Brenae is amazing!! She gives the salon experience I would expect from a high end salon! She listened to what I wanted and delivered above my expectations! She does my sisters hair on a regular basis and it always turns out amazing! I would recommend coming here and go one further and ask for Brenae!! She's so sweet!! read more

My daughter has been happily going to DK Salon for 4 years, and every appointment has been a relaxing, professional, amazing experience. She's had her hair cut, colored, done up for proms, and extension removal. The staff is inimitable. We love Brenae Milina. read more

Karen has been my stylist for years and I just love her. She does an excellent job with my cut and color every time, and I always do something different than what I previously had. Her salon has a upscale chic vibe and is very elegant. The rest of her staff is very friendly and courteous. I haven't had a negative experience in all the years I've been coming to Karen. It's so hard to find a good stylist that knows how to make your hair look the way you want, and that's why I wouldn't trust anyone else but Karen :) read more

After searching around for a hairstylist I called DK salon and asked if they used Olaplex, the girl that answered the phone told me they did and that Karen would call me back to make the appointment. She called me back first thing the next day. And I scheduled an appointment for the same day, that was 2/19. When I went in Karen recognized me as I had been a client of hers at her previous salon a few years back. I had been growing out my hair and had a dark brow to reddish brown like ombre. I showed her pictures of what I wanted which was based on the picture description a blonde baylage, I also showed her a picture ofmyself with bleach blonde hair from a couple years ago. I specifically asked for the Olaplex because I was told if I wanted to go blonde they recommend that to make it blonder and prevent damage. It took about 15 minutes for Karen to apply all the product and my hair is thick. After being under the dryer her assistant took over and washed and toned my hair. When she proceeded to style it I noticed my hair was darker than the color I went in with. It looked nothing like what I had asked her for. Meanwhile Karen kept working with other clients, a total of 3 while u was there. I let her assistant finish and then I went to pay, she said the was an extra charge for the Olaplex and charged a total of $225. I was furious because my hair looked nothing like what I asked for. I didn't want to make a scene in front of the other customers so I paid and called Karen that same night to tell her I was not happy. I spoke with her the next day and she seemed irritated and was l li k e I don't know what you want, and I told her I wanted blonde not darker. I asked her if she thought she could do it and she said yes and set up and appointment for the following Saturday 2/28. Unfortunately had to cancel 2 days prior to the appointment because if a family emergency and I let her know. I texted her to reschedule and she said she would not be available until 3/18. Even though I was unhappy with the color of my hair I waited to give her a second chance. So I went in today for my appointment and I showed her pictures again she had a bit of an attitude and did not talk at am during the process. Again her assistant did the rest. She definitely did blonde but to me that's foil highlights not baylage like old foil highlights from 15 years ago. I decided to buy a dry shampoo suggested by her assistant. Then I go to pay and she adds another $75, for a total of $109. And said that is because It's been to long since the last procedure and she had to use more product. I paid and walked out. I will definitely not be going back. I don't understand why if she didn't do what I requested to begin with and then could not accommodate me sooner she feels I should have to pay more. I am not happy with the service the color and she is ridiculously overpriced. read more

Where do I begin!? Karen has been doing my hair ever since I was a teen around 14 years old, I am now. Not once did I ever leave disappointed, she is a hair GURU. When she was gone for a while, for personal reasons, I was lost! Not one person has ever been able to do my hair as perfect as her, everything from cut to color to keeping it nice and healthy and recommending the perfect products only when I ask for them. I left for a few years and no one seemed to be able to cut, color or style my hair like Karen, so I settled for what I could and pricing always killed my pocket book. I recently returned to the area (Walnut Creek, actually) and heard she was back in the salon and booked an appointment as soon as humanly possible. Not only are her prices on point compared to pricey Walnut Creek, I ALWAYS leave with a smile on my face, money well spent and time to catch up with someone I've known for many many years. I recommend DK Salon to ANYONE in the Bay Area, even if you have to drive a half hour or an hour or even an hour and a half, Karen is worth it. I am so excited to see what magic she makes happen next week at our appointment, I am looking forward to it more than Christmas! Thank you Karen for being so exceptional and amazing, your a hair GURU! :) read more

This salon is located in a small shopping center and is not only clean but also very beautiful (the stylists are pretty hot too!). It showcases artwork from a local artist and has make-up and the newest hair products available for purchase. The stylists have you complete a questionaire so they can better serve you and you will find yourself enjoying a relaxing experience and leaving looking more beautiful than you entered. Very customer oriented. An exceptional salon. read more

Sounds so cliché, but we all know finding a new stylist is a dreaded and sometimes scary experience. Melissa made it as easy as can be. So personable, friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks to her, my highlights look better than they have in years. She came in on a Saturday morning (at 8:00 might I add) just to do my hair. She nailed the look I was going for. Thank you so much Melissa! You are my new go-to gal!! read more

This place is terrific!!!! Veronica is top notch. Ever get that haircut that people just rave over? Well, this is what I received from her. It's clean and gorgeous. The owner stocks the best products. Love the tranquility that embraces you from the moment you walk in, almost a shame to leave. Who knew that such a place does exist outside of San Francisco? read more

I tried to bleach my hair to blonde and came out with bright orange. I called the salon and asked for an appointment with the first person available hoping I wouldn't have to walk around looking like a clown all week. Brenea was the first person who had an opening. She went over my color options with me and when I decided that I still wanted to go blonde she worked her magic. She toned and highlighted my hair so it looked like it had been professionally done the first time around. She's a great stylist and I'd definitely recommend her. Going here is worth the extra money to get a great cut and color that I love. read more