Cheryl is phenomenal. You can tell a good cut by how it lays when you're styling it at home and Cheryl gives great cuts. I searched for a long time to find someone who gives quality cuts and I finally found the right person for my hair. Highly recommend. read more

I want to give Rey Cardenas, stylist at Heads by Design a huge shoutout. Rey is a true artist in both color and cut. Creative, on-trend and listens to who you are and your needs. Rey keeps me looking my best and is a true find at this salon. read more

Rey did a great job on my hair. I am growing my hair back from chemo and asked Rey to help me bleach it. He knew exactly what products to use that were easy on my scalp and gave me a great color. I am looking forward to my next appointment. read more

I had the pleasure of being in the amazing hands of Oksana. She did wonders for my sad hair that had seen better days before the pandemic. She brought them back to life and gave me the much needed self care I needed after so many months away from the salon. My hair is shiny, healthy, and so much better after gracing her amazing hands. Please support this amazing woman and this salon. You won't regret it! Much love from this NYC girl and I'll be back soon! read more

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Rey Gardenas from Heads by Design has magic hands. He totally understands my hair and did an amazing cut. I then went back for color and he talked me into trying something new instead of my boring brown. I love it!! thank you Rey!! read more

I've seen Cheryl for years. She is a excellent colorist and stylist. We've tried slight color and color variations, but I've never had a bad experience. I get a lot of complements. Her new location on Hartz in downtown Danville is convenient. There's always parking in the lot meant for her building. If you want to be in the hands of an expert, make an appointment to see Cheryl. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Rey is an amazing. I love the way he finds a cut that works with my hair style, making it easy to maintain even as it grows out.

In the two years I've known Oksana, I've never left her chair disappointed. She is the best stylist I've had the privilege of knowing. Authentic, unbelievably talented with her hands, and generous with her words. read more

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Cheryl can't cut hair. If a stylist has no concept of shape or proportion, she can't be good. Her skills are horrible also. She basically just can't cut hair. She can't cut layered hair. so that means any short cut, whether women or men, pixie, any type of layered cut. Incompetent. It's like hiring someone to prune your roses that is supposed to know how to prune roses but has no idea how to prune roses and has no idea about shape or proportion. She is not a natural at this. I don't know how she skirts by or along. I hope she's good at something because she's a hair dresser that can't cut hair. Ridiculous read more

This was my first time going to Gary and boy was I impressed. I have already received three compliments on my hair and I never get compliments on my hair!! It was not only the best haircut I have ever had but such an experience! Gary has an immense passion for hair and his knowledge blew me away. He took time to show me how to style my hair, where most stylist just do it for you and then you are stuck wondering how to get that fabulous look again. I am so excited to see Gary again!! read more

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Gary Head is a master of hair, both for men and women. I have been seeing him for over a year now and he not only cuts my hair perfectly he is helping me to grow my hair back. All of the spots on my head that were balding now have strong mature hair. He teaches techniques for maintaining and growing hair so it is not just product based regrowth. Gary isn't cheap. You will pay 2 to 3 times what a barber would charge. And you will get a cut that is professional and make you look good in front of clients or customers. read more

Cheryl has been doing my hair for a long time now and it's the best decision I have ever made! I come from the valley to have her work her magic on my hair. LOVE the way she cuts, highlights, washes and styles my hair. Every time I leave, I feel my best self again! I also get so many compliments every time!!! read more

Howdy! I've been going to Gary Head of Heads By Design, LLC for over 15 years and not once was I ever disappointed. Gary is a Master hair designer sure to provide you with an excellent hair design to suit your personality while keeping your hair nurtured with his every cut. Try him once for your hair's sake, and you will be back month after month and year after year as he nurture your hair to its fullest potential! read more

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I've been going to Cheryl for many years. She does an incredible job and listens to what you want to achieve with your hair cut. I would highly recommend her. read more

Gary is absolutely fantastic! I am very picky about my hair so I appreciate the passion and attention to detail he shows every time I sit in his chair!! He offers top notch customer service in addition to having tremendous knowledge/talent!! read more

I just had the best experience with Cheryl! I am so happy with the cut and even more satisfied with her wonderful customer service. I have VERY thick and long hair and after 10 months without a haircut, my hair wasn't in the best shape. She took the time to wash my hair thoroughly multiple times, added a leave in conditioner, volumizing spray and even offered to further style my hair upon finishing the blow dry. Definitely a 5-star experience and I will be back! read more

Rey Cardenas is the best stylist I have ever had. He is incredibly talented and most importantly he knows how to color, cut and style different hair types. I have fine hair, I showed him a photo of the cut I would like he provided his recommendation. He knows what he's doing, he's a pro at it. Most importantly he gave me a cut that gave my hair body, volume, layers, accentuates my face shape and bone structure. I am so picky with my hair, I've never walked out of a salon so happy with my hair cut. Even after I got home and washed it and styled it myself it still looked amazing. Anyone can cut hair but having the knowledge and passion Rey has is truly a unique experience. I'm so happy to have found him! read more

Love my new hair cut and color by Gary-- Head by design! My haircut is fabulous and he shows very detail work. Amazing experience ~ read more

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LOVE this salon and Cheryl is an amazing hairdresser. She has a great vision and really listens to the client. Thank you for helping me bring back my hair to life. I love it! read more

Oksana is an exceptional stylist with an eye for art and true passion for her craft. I've had the pleasure of using her talented services for several years now. She is kindhearted and knowledgeable, and will never let you leave the salon without looking and feeling fantastic. I would highly recommend Oksana to anyone looking for a great stylist! read more

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I wished there were ten stars on Yelp to represent how AWESOME Gary is! I had the pleasure of meeting him at a Moms Club event in San Ramon last night. The haircut only took 20 mins due to the long lines but I left there feeling so so impressed with what he was able to do. I can't wait to see what he can do when I go back to his salon for a full treatment! For years I have not been successful in finding stylists who can manage the "wild" waves and body in my hair. I mean I have tried over 30 salons in the greater Bay area and seem stylists in Japan and the Philippines. I have gotten cuts, Chi treatments to manage my crazy hair. My hair is dry, puffy, and hard to manage. Imagine that on a 5 foot 2 person. It was like walking around in a mushroom cap. Now enter Gary. He is very easy to talk to. He listened to what my issues with the hair were and provided great feedback.Gary looked at my hair and right away told me what he would do to take off the weight He took the time to explain to me how he would cut it, why the cut will work, and after the cut explained to me how to blow dry it , tools I can use so it will look its best. I probably won't have time for that since I am a full time mom but so far it's looked great just out of the shower and go. You can feel that he genuinely cares about what the client needs. He only worked with scissors, not texture tools or only funky stuff. I LOVED how it turned out! My head felt lighter and it completely changed my look. Also he gave me three product samples that will help style my hair. How awesome is that, free stuff after an amazing cut. As a busy mom of two little ones, I live with the pony tail look almost daily. It's exciting now I can wear my hair down again and I don't have to stylist-hop anymore. I look forward to going back to see him. Honestly you have to give him a try and you will never see another stylist again! Thank you Gary. read more

I found Gary the best way to find a stylist. A woman I saw every now and then always had wonderful looking hair. Like me, she has curly hair and not everyone can work well with that. After seeing her through 3 great styles (and after becoming less and less satisfied with my gal), I asked her who cuts her hair and she sent me Gary's way. I love love love Gary! The man knows what he is doing and he will help you make the most of your hair, however you like to do it (I'm a wash-n-go gal). No matter how much I like a cut, when he tells me about a change he'd like to make, I trust him completely because he's always done well by me. Also, Gary doesn't pressure me to buy product (don't you hate salons that do that?) but I have bought some based on how well what he has used in my hair works. He sells high quality stuff at good prices. read more

Cheryl, the salon owner, is awesome. She knows how to style, treat and cut every type of hair and is efficient, professional and friendly. Her hair salon is clean and conveniently located in downtown Danville. Highly recommend her! read more

A year and a month later, I'm still coming to see a Gary, but now at his new place. And it is a very nice studio in a luxury suite of beauty studios. I was so happy to be at his new studio getting my Fall color and cut. I left very happy. Excellent service as always. Check out my photo post from today! read more

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Gary is an artist...he doesn't just hand you a book, tell you to pick out your hair style and then cut it! I so appreciate the time and skill he uses to design a cut that works for my face and my personality! He also works to make sure your hair is as healthy as possible. He gives me an education about hair each time I see him. I've gotten so many compliments on my hair from people who have known me for years. Go see Gary, he will take exceptional care of you and your hair. read more

Gary did it again- If you're wanting to go for a riskier hair color and rock a hairstyle like an undercut ... Gary is Amazing hairstylist ... read more

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Good cut for long hair. I measure the quality of the cut by the length I can go without my next haircut. In the past, I would look in the mirror, hate the hair, then book an appointment. I found a great stylist on the Peninsula, but work brought me into the Tri-Valley area (I prefer to cut during my lunch hour.) It has been months since I last saw Gary, and the style is still looking great. I will be setting up another appointment when I see a lot of split ends and actually need a trim. read more

My mom visited me from North Carolina for the first time this week. She was anxious to meet Gary and get his advice for a new style. He did a top shelf job!! No surprises there! She fell in love with Gary's kind spirit, just as I did years ago! read more

I've been getting my hair cut and styled by Gary since the summer of 2018 (I first found his business through Yelp and was impressed by the consistent 5-star ratings). I had hair growing down to my lower back, have always had long hair, but was never dedicated to styling it; I work at an animal hospital so my hair was always in a bun/ponytail, and I've never had the patience to do anything with it. Long story short, I was ready for a short hair style. When I came into Heads By Design, I knew instantly I had made the right choice. Gary had been nothing short of phenomenal. Unlike many hair stylists I've been to, Gary listened to what I had to say. I showed him pictures of short hair styles I was interested in, but I wasn't sure if they would complement my facial structure (I know some styles suit people with rounded faces, heart-shape faces, etc.). Although willing to create any style I asked for, Gary worked with me to decide what styles complemented my face, as well as styles that could be easily maintained due to my lifestyle and unwillingness to do a lot of styling at home. By the end of my appointment, I had a fantastic hair style that I was absolutely in love with. On top of that, Gary took the time to go over basic care for maintaining my hair style, and didn't try to pressure me into using his hair products (he only recommended using products that would provide the desired results, so whatever I liked). Since last year, I've been going to Gary every few months to restyle my hair. Every time I've gone in, we change it up just a bit for fun. Gary always takes my lifestyle into consideration, and has never pressed for a style I didn't 100% like and approve. Whether your hair is long or short, thick or thin, and whether you want a dramatic change or just a touch-up, I wholeheartedly recommend Gary Head to any client looking for an honest, easy-going, creative and caring stylist. I can't speak well enough about him! read more

I get a hair cut twice a year because it takes six months for the last bad cut to grow out. I have very curly hair with different types of curls. Its just had to get a cut that looks good after the first styling. Gary gave me a cut and told me why he was cutting it that way. He recomended product but made it perfectly clear that this cut was not about selling. It was about finding me the easiest, low maintenance style that makes me look marvellous. I did buy some product, but only because I had none. He also gave me some samples. The results were the haircut I had imagined for myself. The texture was better, the color looked better, I felt great. I would recomend Gary every time. I'm looking forward to my next appointment. If you have curly hair and your worried about spending a bit of money on a bad haircut, please don't worry. He's worth it, if only to get you hair back on track so you can show it to your usual stylist. read more

Thank you, Gary Head, for being the Master stylist you are! I love my cut, and the Keratin Complex treatment has tamed my frizzy curls into a shiny, beautiful, manageable head of hair! I am so impressed with your skill, the training you gave me all through our time together, the meticulous attention to every detail! I wasn't out of the salon 15 minutes before someone was commenting on how beautiful my hair was and I got to pass along a referral to you! read more

Heads by Design - Sleek, shiny hair - amazing cut! This curly-haired girl loves her new look! - Hair Salons Near Me - Danville, California

Thank you Gary! Gary is AMAZING!! He really takes the time to fully explain and educate you about the do's and don't s for your hair type. I have never had someone take out as much time to explain to me what to do the "correct" way... what I'm doing wrong and why certain products do not work for my hair.I'm excited to continue to see Gary and improve my hairs health. Thank you so much! 6weeks later.... went back today Wed 4/4/18 Gary "dusted my ends" basically gave me a trim and even styled it for me and showed me how to use the hot tool so that I can smooth out my hair without frying and damaging my hair! 5 star treatment once again. See you in another 6weeks Gary!!!!! read more

I never knew there was so much to know about hair! I wanted something completely different than my shoulder length hair. Gary went over different hairstyles that would look good on me and that my hair could do. We chose a Pixie cut and I absolutely love it!! Gary explained everything he was doing to me as well as showing me how do it my hair! I absolutely plan on seeing Gary again! read more

If you're looking for talented and highly experienced professionals then I really recommend this salon! It's comfortable and everyone is professional. I love the brightness and the location- right in the middle of downtown. It's locally owned and it's a great place to get your hair done so you can go out for dinner after and show off your fresh hair-do to everyone! read more

Great cut/style! Gary does the best color and cut/style EVER! Great personal service that is unique for each individual. He has a product line that is right for every hair type You won't be dissapointed! read more

One of the finest hair stylist I came across till date. He is polite and friendly, he always listened to me and gave me a great cut. I was his regular customer for 12 months till I moved to LA, best part is he never pushed me to buy any products. Thank you Gary! read more

I'll save you some time: every single review for Gary is 5 star and it's because he deserves it! I've been going to Gary for 2 years and don't know why I didn't give a review sooner. I'm in my mid-30's and was tired of spending hours getting my hair colored every month to cover my grays. I started going to Gary based on many great recommendations from moms on the local mom's network (Iron Horse Mothers Group). Gary understood that I have a busy life style and helped me transition virtually seamlessly to my natural color in a way that always made me feel beautiful. Though it was a long process, I now get complements on my "silver highlights" and would never consider going back! He's a true artist, always taking into account the season, my life style (busy with kids), and what works for my hair at that time. He knows I'm willing to trust him and I always walk out with a great style that I can recreate. Because he knows I'm willing, he seems to create a different style for me each time I go, so I never feeling bored with the same look. To summarize, you will love Gary for the following reasons: 1) He's an awesome hair stylist, and will find the right style for you and your lifestyle 2) He will always make you feel beautiful 3) You're worth a great hair cut. Actually, the best hair cut you've every had! 4) He's a really great guy 5) His studio is private and relaxing 6) He works crazy hours, so you can always find a time to meet your crazy schedule (just be sure to call ahead for an appointment) read more

First time client and was incredibly impressed with Gary's talent for style, color and technique. I actually learned several things on how to shampoo, style and essentially take care of my hair. He's very committed to educating clients which I appreciate and doesn't try to sell products!! Gary's had a very rich history in the beauty industry and tremendous experience owning and operating large salons. I appreciate he's now in a place in his life where he's enjoying the slower pace and one on one relationships with his clientele. Gary is a true diamond (not in the rough) very educated and experienced. read more

Unfortunately I only get a chance to see Gary once a year due to the fact i live in WA state. He has still managed to improve the quality of my hair 10 fold. Gary is very talented with all hair types ( ie.. Curly, Long, Straight, Short, or Colored ). He is dedicated to educating his clients so they get the results they are looking for. read more

I'm 16 and I really enjoy going here! I've been getting my hair cut by Gary ever since I was little, and my mom and aunt before that (for over 30 years). I'm a teenager, so I really love playing with my hair and whether it's by over- straightening, dying, or cutting it by myself, Gary always knows how to fix it! Whenever I see him, we figure out a haircut that works with whatever my hair is doing at the moment, and it always works out. He's really friendly, fun to talk to, and he's great at what he does. I love seeing him and I'm sure anyone else would too read more