Chi and Bruce own Illusions. They are expert cutters, colorists, and stylists. They are friendly and kind, and they always have great suggestions. Street parking is plentiful. I highly recommend this salon! read more

Illusions Hair Gallery - Hair Salons Near Me - San Anselmo, California

If you need a great cut at a reasonable and affordable price, this is the place for you. Bruce is well trained, really cares, and spends time creating the best style for you. He's a well kept secret in San Anselmo and has a loyal following. I can see why. read more

Bruce is the best colorist and hairstylist I have ever been to! Every time I walk out of his salon ‍ i feel beautiful he's hands-down the very best!! Vidal Sassoon should learn from Bruce! Thank You read more

Illusions is a gem. Bruce takes the time to explain how he cuts and styles your hair and how to style it at home. He and Chi are both friendly and they make a great team when it comes to hair coloring. In addition, their prices are much more reasonable than competitors! read more

Best professional hair salon in town - their services are reasonably priced. I highly recommend Bruce and Chi for any hair endeavor.

Mi is a terrible woman! Mi is an awful representation for Illusions! I would think twice about having someone like working for me. My mother, and myself, have been going to see her for LITERALLY 20+ years. My mother dislocated her hip and had a brace on. My Mother went to see Mi, as she has been doing for decades, for her nails. Due to the brace my mother was mandated to wear, she couldn't put on her shoe. My mother asked Mi for some assistance. My Mother: "Would you help me put on my shoe?" Mi: "ugh, no." My Mother: "thatch not very nice Mi: "then go some place else" How on earth can Mi have absolutely no compassion or empathy for a LONG TIME customer? Do not support this Salon as they don't support their customers who clearly need a little extra help. Helping an elderly woman put on a shoe is not a harsh request. The reaction not only hurt my moms feelings, but made her feel terrible. NOT OK!!!! read more

Bruce and Chi have moved to San Anselmo Ave. The salon sign now says "Sassy". Bruce knows exactly how to cut my very fine straight hair so it has body and style. He is a master of the 3D cut. He and Chi together color hair so you are in and out quickly. Bruce listens, is positive. Very upbeat place, reasonable fees and most of all, your hair looks terrific and grows out well. I see how hard Bruce and Chi work and how devoted they are to their customers. Its a great feeling to be a customer of theirs. read more

I started getting visits from the gray hair fairy in my early 30's. Fast forward to my late 50's (no gray hair for me!) ....I love my hair more now than ever before thanks for Bruce and Chi. They are charming, talented, sincere, and do an amazing job with my thick out-of-Control hair. They listen to me and structure the color and style based on my feedback, seasonality, and what will flatter me the most. After 10 years....they've never disappointed me. Thank you, Bruce and Chi! You are both amazing! read more

I have very thick hair with a lot of volume. Until I found Bruce and Chi I had never left a stylist without regret. Every time I leave Bruce's salon I feel amazing! I have been a very loyal customer for years and would never go anywhere else. read more

I heard great things about Bruce. But his technique just doesn't work for my partly wavy, thick hair. I like the shop's friendly atmosphere, I like Bruce's personality, and I love the shoulder/temple massage he gives before the cut. But after 3 tries, every time was the same thing. My hair is anything but wash and go, in fact when it dries naturally it's kind of all over the place, sticking up here and there, no shape and no movement. You know that playful swing you feel after a quality cut, or the ease of running your fingers through your new cut. Not happening with this technique and my partly wavy hair. I'll really miss those massages Bruce, but I have to go elsewhere. read more

I love coming here! Bruce, Chi, Mi are exceptionally vibrant people and extremely good at what they do. And I agree that the massage Bruce gives you before a haircut is a really nice bonus. Plus, their prices are very reasonable and unlike the majority of salons, they never try to get you to buy hair or other beauty products to increase their profit margins. read more

Wow Melanie is not only a great hair stylist , but an amazing person. You know how when you go to people for hair cuts , color treatment and so on; she is not an annoying stylist. She actually listens to what you want and gives you what you need to look great! Melanie Simontacchi is #1! read more

Bruce does such a fantastic job with styling and coloring my hair that I drive all the way from near Palo Alto every 3 to 4 weeks to go to him. He is terrific! It is worth it to drive over 50 miles each way to have him do my hair. read more

Bruce, Chi and Mi are truly the BEST!!!! My husband and I have been clients for over 20 years and couldn't be happier. Illusions is welcoming, clean and perfectly located in downtown San Anselmo. Bruce is a master at what he does from cutting and styling to coloring. Chi is equally as amazing and by far the best at shaping eyebrows I have ever seen. I get compliments all of the time on my incredible highlights and perfectly shaped eyebrows! Nobody does it better than Bruce, Chi and Mi. Illusions Hair Gallery is as good as it gets. read more

Bruce does better and better every time. I had always had trouble with my hair, but he sorted it out for me, and I haven't found anyone who does such a good job, especially considering how little he charges. read more

Bruce, Chi & Mi are the best in Marin. Bruce is a genius with color, particularly blondes, Chi runs the show, accomodating everyone's schedules & needs, and Mi is without a doubt the best pedicurist in NorCal. read more

I love Bruce...I have been having my hair done by him for the past 5 years. I have referred everyone I know to him and we all agree he is hands down the best hairstylist in Marin! read more

Bruce is amazing. He knows more about hair than any of the other stylists I've been to. I had a really bad dye and cut from the beauty school and he knew why it happened and how to fix it. He knows more about my own hair than I do just by feeling it and seeing it. You can set up a free consultation with him if you dont believe me. That's how i met him. My friend was raving about him after I asked who did her hair. So I set up an appointment and found my new hair stylist. What's even more amazing is he used to live in Hollywood and famous actors and actresses would come to him for all their beauty needs. read more

Bruce and Chi are awesome. I literally get stopped on the street by people asking who I go to to get my hair done. In the 5+ years I have been going to their salon I have recruited family members and friends that now go there for color and cuts regularly. Bruce has a true talent and art for color. I walk in and he has a vision. I go there with no itinerary or plan, I just trust he will fix me up with the best look for me and he always does. The experience is relaxing and they are very accommodating. I couldn't be happier with the results when I leave and I always enjoy my visits with them. They are very nice people. Mi is great with nails too and contributes to the ambiance of Illusions. I highly reccommend them. read more