Aketzali did an amazing cut and color. I wanted to blend my gray and hadn't had a trim in a while. She was amazing with communication and I love my results. Her spot is cozy and kind of private, clean and comfortable. Easy parking at the garage across the street. We had great conversations and I look forward to my next visit. read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Gorgeous blonding and gray blending - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Seriously, Regan. You don't EVER disappoint!!! I know it's been a few years since I was last in, life. But I had NO hesitation, when I realized it was time to get my hair overhaul...and you were still on my speed dial. The salon is so charming, and fierce at the same time! Thank you for taking the time yet again, and doing what you do best, which is looking at what my hair is doing at the moment and providing your best expertise. I have no qualms about putting my hair, literally in your hands! I left without ANY product in my hair, that's how good of a cut this woman does. Every time. See you again soon for my new lift/highlights. I'm looking forward to them blending perfectly into my new greys and getting lighter as the Summer approaches...so natural. Big hug. read more

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Aketzali did an amazing job with more body an style and got rid of the old dead for hair. Will definitely come back read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - shoulder length layers - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Jodi is amazing! Had scheduled a first time hair cut with her and days later I am still in love with the new look! Also I've gotten a lot of compliments so thank you!! I came with kind of a mess a head of hair that was growing out when I shaved it with no shape whatsoever. Jodi helped me decide what direction to go, and very pleased with the results! The energy of the story was quiet the energy was nice and I enjoyed our conversations! Thank you again Jodi! read more

Aketzali was amazing! She talked me through my entire haircut and made me feel so comfortable. I've been taking the time to care for my hair, so it's all virgin, and I came in for a trim with some face framing. She let me know my hair was already pretty healthy and that I didn't need much taken off since I oil it regularly. She was quick, gentle, and delivered exactly what I wanted. I'd definitely recommend her! If you book an appointment at this salon, I'd suggest arriving a little early because parking can take a minute--the garage across the street is free for only one hour. I'll definitely be coming back to her. It's so hard to find a stylist you can trust, and she earned it. :) read more

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Aketzali did my hair and I can honestly say that she did an amazing job with how the dark red color came out. It's so vibrant and what I also enjoy is how she engaged with me by having a nice conversation. I recommend Aketzali when it comes to hair coloring and she also does keratin treatment. read more

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I had my hair cut with Aketzali and really enjoyed the experience! Aketzali was so very sweet and easy to talk to. I absolutely love how my hair turned out and will definitely be returning again. She really brought my dead hair back to life. Parking can be a little difficult but there is lots of street parking and a parking garage that is walking distance. read more

Aketzali Perez is a truly professional stylist and a pleasure to work with! She is an artist who cares very much about clients specific concerns and listens carefully in order to achieve the very best results. She offers excellent advice as well making it easy to maintain styling between visits. read more

Elizabeth Nicole goes for an upscale vibe and I have to say it succeeds, the salon itself is off in a side street and you need to be buzzed in (at least for now?). The decor is upscale, spacious and relaxed. The staff are friendly and punctual but unrushed. I had the pleasure of having Iliyana cut my hair, she is not listed on their site but if you book via Vagaro (online via their website) she is listed there. I showed her a picture of my desired hairstyle and she was able to recreate it perfectly on my head. One of my key observations was that she has an eye for detail and takes the time to get it right, I am so used to rushed experiences (not here, places such as Great Clips etc) where they play little attention to detail and just try to get you in and out as quickly as possible. Conversely, at Elizabeth Nicole it was quite the opposite...relaxed, fun and detailed. I don't think I've ever written a review for a haircut before but I was suitably impressed with my first trip to Elizabeth Nicole that I felt inclined to share. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - I wanted deliberately messy on top :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I have been going to Reagan at this salon for about 2+ years now and I am so happy to have found this place. I get my cut, color, and extensions done here, and since I have thinning hair, Reagan is so thoughtful about making sure not to damage my hair. She also goes above and beyond in finding creative ways for me to get what I am looking for. I have also been looking for someone who can do the perfect ash-brown color for me and I love the mix she has created for me, I always get a ton of compliments on my color. The salon is in a great location, I always feel relaxed being there and I highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

I cheated on my hair stylist of nearly four years. I had already been overdue for a cut and highlight update in March when COVID began reaching a crisis point. It's September and no one has paid any attention to my lion-like mane since November. Guess how many directions my hair was breaking? A minimum of three directions. Three. And guess what else? I could barely work a comb through my untamed locks because they turned into a collective dried, parched thicket. If you take hair seriously, you know this was bad news. My hair was calling out for help and my roommate suggested contacting Mila at Elizabeth Nicole Salon (she cheated on her regular hair stylist too) since salons were opening back up in the East Bay (we're in the South Bay). She had the best haircut of her life with Mila so I didn't need to give this suggestion a second thought. Making the hour-plus journey there and back felt like no problem at all since it gave me the chance to catch up on an audiobook. I didn't know what to expect for parking since the neighborhood is new to me. If you don't mind a little walk, there are parking structures nearby, or you can opt for paid street parking (3 hours max). The salon doesn't face the street and is tucked away behind Zebra Tattoo & Piercing. Time it right and you can venture a block over and enjoy outdoor dining nearby. Mila and I were both masked, and were the only two people in the small salon. The decor resembles a blended industrial and shabby-chic kind of vibe so it's easy to walk in the door and feel like you're somewhere else while you decompress in the chair. Can we talk about Mila's technique for a minute? She's quite skilled. And a perfectionist, too. Prior to her current artistry, she studied fashion and design - it happens to shine through to her impeccable work. I didn't have many requests other than to correct the brassy darker blonde I've been sporting for way too long (to hide bright white hairs popping up) and getting rid of the dead hair. Somehow she didn't need a weed whacker to make her way through. Without much information she managed to craft exactly what I wanted. She took her time and checked in with me throughout the process. Given how well my roommate's hair turned out, I was happy to leave most of the decision-making up to her. One thing I felt particularly happy about was the way she corrected my partial highlights - she added some to the back to break up my darker color and make that less obvious when I have my hair in an updo. I suspect Mila will be my new stylist. Heading up to Walnut Creek is inconvenient...probably at least a half day commitment, but it's one I'm willing to make as I've already lost track of the compliments I've received on my hair update. I loved the improvements she made and how conscientious she is about her hair creations. If you like dogs, ask about her new puppy. read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Before (left) and after (right) - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Amazing I finally found someone local to do my hair just like I wanted. Aketezali is amazing with hair, she corrected my highlights which were too blonde added some lowlights and cut my hair beautifully. These ladies really take their time in perfecting the color & cut. I'm incredibly glad I found her on such a short notice for a big wedding I'm attending tomorrow. Thank you Thank you ! I will be returning again& again read more

Color master. And the only person who can cut my long layers & give me volume I want I won't let anyone else cut my hair.

Iliyana is the best! Very precise, gentle and professional! Would definitely go back!

I usually don't write reviews, but when you have the -ist experience in your life, you tend to have the urge to write it down (and even share it in this case). I also waited two days before writing this review, just to collect my thoughts and try to be as objective as I can while describing the experience. But in a nutshell, I had the worst hair cut in my life. Now here goes the story. I moved to Walnut Creek area earlier this year, so I was looking for a new hair stylist. Elizabeth Nicole Salon had all five-star review, so I booked an appointment with Mila for hair color with haircut. I wanted to get a dark brown color and also to trim the ends off just a bit to lose some weight. I told Mila I wanted to grow my hair long, so we agreed to cut off less-than-2 inches of hair. As a result of my appointment, I got black hair with three distinctive lengths. The new color I can cope, but not the haircut. I feel like I have three wigs on, each wig a shorter length than the one underneath. Oh, and there are chunks of hair in the shape of an inverted V between each layer. It is also worth mentioning that I am practically blind without my glasses on, so I was blissfully unaware of what's going with my hair during the session. The next customer was already waiting when we finished. (An understandable domino effect, as I waited 15 minutes past my appointment time so that the previous customer could finish.) Therefore once Mila was done, I quickly put on my glasses, looked at myself in the mirror, and told her I loved it without raising any questions. But once I had the time to take a closer look, my excitement quickly turned into despair. I thought the hair looked black in the salon because of the lighting inside, but now I get to look it outside and it is still as dark as the black t-shirt I had on. I also noticed the amounts of hair dye residues around my hair line and hair bits all over my face. I thought, not a good job cleaning them off but I can do it myself with a few wet wipes so no problem. But then, came the final blast. When I moved my hand through the hair, I finally noticed the chunks of hair missing and the dreadful layers. Looking back at the experience, I should have been alerted on several occasions. Mila wasn't very communicative during the session. She was often gone and left me sitting by myself without any explanation. She was distracted by phone calls during the session as she had to rearrange her daughter's upcoming birthday party because of the rain. I might be left with the hair dye on for too long, as my scalp went numb and I couldn't feel the temperature of the water on my scalp when she washed the dye off. But I kept on. Last, she asked me towards the end of our session if I wanted her to take a thinning scissor to my hair. I guess she was assuming she's talking to someone who knows what a thinning scissor does to the hair. But when I heard thinning, I thought, yes, we agreed we wanted to lose some weight at the end so let's do it. Now looking back, I suspect it might be the cause of my dreadful layerings. Now I've gotten the story out of my chest, I feel better and ready to move on. I've booked another hair cut appointment at a different salon, hoping to remedy the situation. The only fix I can think of right now is to cut it all to the length of the shortest layer, which probably means chin-length hair for me. My dream of a mid-/long-length dark brown hair is far gone. But hopefully, I'll feel like me again. (I included my before and after pics for reference. Definitely an amateur at taking my own photos, but at least you have some references.) read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Before. - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I'm in tears. Alex did my hair. She was so sweet, but the photos speak for themselves. I'm mad at myself for testing out a stylist who didn't have a portfolio. She ruined my hair for my wedding -- the blending is so bad. It goes from black to blonde so harshly -- no melting of colors at all. And the colors are so random all over my head and very patchy. I can't stop crying. Is my hair ruined?! I'm going to another salon to fix this. I'm upset. If she wasn't good at blending, she should have just told me. Now I'm down a couple hundred and with very little time to fix my hair. I hope another salon can fix this or that I get a call back. Because wtf is happening. It was so hard to see the color in the salon but once I was home and in natural light + able to take pictures and inspect it, I realized how badly it was done. I am so scared I won't get my hair fixed before my wedding. I wish they hadn't set me up with her knowing that this was an important day for me. I told them on the phone when scheduling that it was for my wedding so I really wanted someone who could color well. They told me their main person wasn't available, but that Alex was really good. Look at my pictures and decide for yourself. I am so mad at myself I didn't trust my gut when I couldn't find her portfolio online. Why did I do this to myself?! I texted her with these pictures + video but haven't gotten a response. I also called the salon after I got home to explain the situation. They said they'd pass on my message. It makes me so sad because Alex was really sweet -- but she ruined my hair for my bachelorette party and wedding in two weeks. I'm in tears. Edit: Updated from 1 to 3 stars because the customer service was really nice. Alex offered to fully refund and schedule another visit to fix it + admitted she didn't notice the errors at the salon. Unfortunately I don't have time to go back to this salon because my bachelorette and wedding are too soon, but I appreciate the effort to respond and did not expect it. read more

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I have been coming to Jodi for a couple years now, and she is truly the best. She really takes her time to give suggestions of what would look best, and I leave feeling BEAUTIFUL. I just got bangs and more layers and I'm obsessed. I won't go to anyone else. Not to mention the salon itself has gorgeous decor - vintage/antique vibe and they offer water or coffee as you sit in the chair. Such a relaxing couple of hours whenever I come. read more

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Hands down best salon! Truly masters of hair. Perfect cut perfect color. Alex is wonderful, caring and extremely gentle with hair while making it look insanely gorgeous. I got balayage/sombre from ashy light brown to a gorgeous pearly soft blonde, and she knew exactly how to work with fragile/fine hair. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you Alex! read more

I had a hair cut and color correction with illyana. I love how my hair came out. It was very brassy and orange. She toned it down and it looks so much better. All my friends said they love the color. She also cut my daughter's hair and she was happy with her cut! read more

ATTENTION YELPERS: I have unfortunately moved too far this time and can't see my fave hair stylist Jenna Stellon anymore, so I need someone to please take my place ASAP! I have been seeing Jenna for almost 4 years. She rescued me from a bad bleach job with the BEST toner color, a cool-grayish-steel-yet-still-blonde. After that I was completely hooked. I started seeing random stylists after I moved out of Walnut Creek a few years ago and after a bad layering job at an uber-expensive salon in San Francisco, I decided it would be worth the 30 min commute to see Jenna again. She helped me grow out those awful layers and made it healthy again. She always got my favorite toner color right every time. I sometimes wanted to be more blonde and she would make it happen. I started wanting to incorporate lowlights into my blonde, she nailed that too. She would also straight up tell me when something was a bad idea, which I seriously appreciate! Every appointment my sides and face would be hurting from the amount of laughing, talking about life, our lives, and ridiculous things in life. Jenna is so rad and so much fun. Oh and p.s. my hair is almost black so that tells you something. You will be in GREAT HANDS with Jenna so stop looking for a new stylist now and just see her already for pete's sake =D read more

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I've been going to Regan for about 6 years or so and she is amazing. I have never had a bad style from her. My hair always looks and feels amazing. I recently had my hair done during the Covid-19 pandemic and they have really amped up their safety procedures. They take your temperature at the door and are taking all the precautions necessary. My daughter also had her hair cut by Mila and it was super adorable! I love this salon and the down to earth vibe it has. read more

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I took a last minute/ first timer appointment with Jenna today who was absolutely wonderful. Not only did she work with my schedule, I LOVE my highlights (baleyage) and cut! She surpassed my expectations and appreciated her allowing me to have my computer out, use wifi and work at the same time! Thanks Jenna! My bad! This was supposed to be posted in Sept! Now back to see Jenna for the second time all the way from San Diego! More pics to come! read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Thanks Jenna! I love my hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'm so happy. I had never dyed my hair before, but last week I went to a different salon and asked for a partial balayage, showing a specific picture. The result was nothing like the photo, and left me with lots of chunky yellow highlights which looked horrible. I went back to the same salon to have them try to fix it, but I still wasn't happy. Fast forward a week to my appointment with Jodi! She was so understanding, and worked with me to figure out the best color to choose to take my hair back to its natural color. She nailed it! It's exactly what I wanted, and a huge relief to be back to my normal, basic brown hair (which still has dimension and looks totally natural)! I will definitely return in the future! read more

Jenna is the best. Haircut: 5 stars Color: 5 stars Hairstyle: 5 stars Thank you Jenna! See you soon! read more

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Regan was amazing! She was very attentive to your wants and needs, made sure you were happy with your hair. She knows her stuff and very informative when it comes to her specialty. Prices are affordable and worth it. read more

My first visit was very good.. Lliyna is a wonderful styles and very knowlegedbal in her profesion,A wonderful persobn as wel. Thank you for your services, Love my new hair read more

Jennifer has been doing my hair for around 8 years now and she never disappoints. I'm constantly receiving compliments on my hair and referring her to my friends and family. If you're looking for dimensional color/balayage/highlights, she's your girl. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

After getting my hair bleached to smithereens at another salon, I realized how terrible it looked and called Elizabeth Nicole salon in a pinch since my 21st birthday was two days from then (whoops lol) They got me in the next day!! I was booked with Alex, and let me tell you, she is so talented! She made everything feel super easy, and made me feel like I had her full attention the entire time. She made me feel beautiful and rescued my hair! I felt beautiful for my birthday and feel beautiful now. I'm sure everyone knows the feeling of not being confident in your hair, therefore not feeling confident at all :( thank you Alex for being so kind, funny, and for doing such beautiful work!! read more

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I just came back from an appointment with Jodi for a haircut and a balayage. I took weeks to research different salons around the area on Yelp before deciding to make an appointment at Elizabeth Nicole Salon. And I have to say, Jodi is amazing -- very meticulous in what she does, listens to what you want, and gives great advice when you need an expert opinion. Knowing it was my first balayage, Jodi made sure to explain every step of the process to me. I am very grateful she took her time with my hair because I came in worried how my first balayage would turn out. She also gave me advice on hair colors that would look great on me because I was having a hard time deciding! She was super patient with me when I kept flipping through the color book for 20 minutes going back and forth on a few colors (I'm soooo sorry, Jodi!!). Aside from my balayage, I also went in for a hair trim. I'm VERY picky with how I want my bangs cut. I told Jodi about my bad experiences in the past and she made sure to carefully cut it the way I like it! I think I found my new go-to salon and hairstylist! Thank you Jodi for the great experience! I will be back :) read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Balayage by Jodi Brast! - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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JODI IS THE BEST!! It took me 3.5yrs of living in the Bay area to find her! Jodi is truly talented and extremely knowledgeable. She has a natural and true gift when it comes to hair. She's not just great at one thing she is a gal that can do it all. A lot of times you find that one may be a great stylist but maybe not the best colorist etc. You will not have that issue Jodi. Her talents are endless! She listens to exactly what you want and delivers results! Her personality is infectious and just absolutely lovely. The salon itself is small but has an undeniable vibe and ambiance that you just immediately fall in love with. Take my advice and go see Jodi!! I have been going to her for 2.5yrs now and am so sad that I'm moving away and won't be able to take her with me. read more

I've been seeing Jennifer for a while and she's amazing! I have a ton of thick curly hair and it's been a struggle to find someone who can cut it well. Jennifer works wonders on my hair, and I never feel rushed when I'm in her chair. Plus she's fun to hang out with and talk to for hours during the whole process. Today she delivered on my hair color dreams and I couldn't be happier! She took my hair from mousy brown to peachy honey and the blending and tone are so soft and perfect. She's passionate about creativity and color and you can tell she takes each client into consideration before diving in. It felt like a truly personalized experience. Thanks Jen! read more

I'm so glad I tried this place out for my haircut. I booked an appointment on Yelp with Jodi Brast, on the previous day. Jodi arrived sharp on time for the appointment. Jodi discussed in detail about the kind of look I wanted to go for. She made her suggestions and then gave my hair a quick wash before the cut. She then spent close to an hour on the hair cut. I went from long her to a rather close cut. Once she was done she improved the style based on my requirements. She was just fantastic! She literally spent an hour and fifteen minutes on me. She was patient and at the same time she was extremely confident. The salon itself is a really pretty one. It had rustic interiors and the place had a personal feel to it. I walked out an extremely satisfacted customer. Five stars for Jodi! read more

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Jenna Stellon has been my hair stylist since I moved to the Bay Area 3 years ago and I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else. As a blonde, it can be very difficult finding someone that can adequately attain the shade I like while still maintaining the health of my hair, and Jenna has been able to exceed all my expectations. I have had ombré, dark hair with lowlights, bleach blonde highlights, and most recently balayage. Her versatility and ability to master all these different looks is truly impressive and can be very difficult to find in one stylist. And while I can only speak in the highest regard to her technical skills, my feelings toward the customer service she provides is also unmatched. I can be very particular at times and Jenna has always been very understanding and gone above and beyond to make sure I get exactly what I want. Additionally, she is always very responsive and will go out of her way to make sure that I am scheduled in a timely manner. Overall Jenna is the total package and in the past 3 years I have not only gained great hair, but also a great friend. read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Balayage done by Jenna Stellon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Found a new hair girl!!! All I can say is if you need a bad hair coloring job repaired .. Jodi is your girl. She made me look fabulous and I love my locks! Completely knows what she's doing, gave great recommendations for what she thought would look great and she was spot on. Besides being a super sweet person she's a super talented colorist. Definitely switching to her permanently read more

When we first arrived the front area was busy and fun! Music playing, women in the chairs getting their hair done and singing to fun songs! Great energy! Then I am able to also relax in the cozy hair cut room with my stylist. Jodi Brast listened so well! Advised me on style and how it would work with my hair. Her calm professionalism, knowledge of technique and patient explanation are an exceptional combination! Truly best haircut I have had in years! And then she showed me another way to style it! I can have it all! Also, they were very welcoming of my 11 yr old daughter tagging along. My kind of place, laid back, welcoming and exceptional professionalism. Thank you! read more

A year later and Jenna is still taking awesome care of my hair! So grateful for all she does to help my hair be healthy and me happy! read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Hair done by Jenna - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Jody Brast is so wonderful and has really listened to my needs and I love my hair, both he color and cut. I highly recommend her!

I have been going to Jodi Brast for over 2 years for my color and cuts - she is amazing! She is always giving me helpful hints on how to care for my hair, listens to what I want while providing her professional input on what works for me (what goes with my skin tone, face shape, etc) My hair always looks gorgeous after seeing Jodi , highly recommend going to her read more

This was my first time to the salon. Iliyana was awesome! I am a man with long hair, but haven't had a lot of experience in a salon. I am used to barber shops, but the environment was very nice and cozy. I didn't feel out of place at all. Iliyana is so friendly and incredibly enjoyable to speak with. She gave me some great care tips for my hair, and I really enjoyed my time. read more

I love Jennifer! She did such a great job cutting and styling my hair. It's in that awkward phase of growing out but you wouldn't know it thanks to miss Jennifer Jennifer is absolutely professional and takes her time to make you look and feel fabulous not only with the cut and styling but she gives a nice scalp massage during the wash. Ahhhhhhhh She's easy to talk to but also is cool if you take a little cat nap during the very relaxing blow dry and styling Jennifer is a sweetheart to boot! Over all the atmosphere is clean nicely decorated and all the staff are friendly. This is most definitely my new spot in east bay. Would HIGHLY recommend to a friend or family read more

Elizabeth Nicole Salon - Loooooovvvveeee my cool hair style - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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