Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I recently found this salon and am so pleased with how beautiful…read moremy hair was after my first appointment. Jackie Larkins was my stylist and she did an incredible job! My hair grow out so quickly, Jackie worked with me to find the right coloring for this season, we did a "root smudge" to help blend my roots a bit more as they grow out and the cut was amazing - perfect whispy layers. Not only that, the salon is gorgeous. It is nice an bright and beautifully decorated. Everyone there is so fun. Can't wait for next time!!

Rachel did amazing restoration to my hair. Her creativity, style, and welcoming spirit made this a…read moregreat experience. Finding a new stylist is not an easy thing for a busy, traveling, professional, like myself. I love my hair, and can't wait for the next opportunity for Rachel to bring my personality to life.

Fantastic salon! I've been going to Jess for waxing for a dozen years and to Caitlin for haircuts…read morefor about two years. Both do amazing work. Front desk staff is highly professional and friendly and the salon is always immaculate. I am almost always able to get the time slot I need for back-to-back appointments with them, and the best part is they never, ever run late. I don't live in Mill Valley and I'm very busy with work, and I cannot stand it when I drive for half an hour to get to an appointment and the stylist is running half an hour late. This never happens at Milvali. They have a wide variety of high-quality products for sale but they don't push product. They always offer coffee or water, and they have little treats in the rooms. It's a friendly, community- and customer-oriented professional salon with a positive energy and friendly staff. Which is why they're very busy.

Milvali salon feels more like a assembly line chop shop vs high end salon experience. I've had two…read moreservices here and both fell short. I had a haircut here, which I ended up waiting for the stylist for over an hour. When she finally saw me she said it was bc some scraggly haired woman with her extensions came in last minute demanding she fix her hair, and so she spent hours re bonding (or whatever the term is?) the hair. I'm not trying to be mean here, but the woman had very fine blonde hair that was bob length and got hair down to her waist. My aside here is ...ladies...can we just love what we have and maybe do any enhancements in moderation instead of totally going overboard with the extensions down to our tushies?! And, yes, I was rightfully upset bc I had an appt and this woman did not, yet I had to wait for my scheduled service?? Totally doesn't make sense. The kicker was when I told the stylist she should have rescheduled me if she was going to be so late, and her response was that she didn't want to lose another customer that day. Welp, she definitely lost me as a customer, because I'd never go back to her. The cut was okay but overall a mind boggling experience and a waste of my time. The other experience I had was getting a facial from an aesthetician. I specifically let her know I didn't want any animal tested or animal products on my skin. And yet, she slapped collagen on my face (and it wasn't marine collagen). She also didn't do any arm or neck massage, which is odd because with all the facials I've had at other places, I've always had a light massage while a mask is on my face. When I asked about the massage, the aesthetician said she leaves the room while my mask is on vs doing a massage. Additionally, she kept using the term "anti-aging", despite me sharing that I'm not against what natural process happens to us all, and I don't like language that makes us hate a natural process. I think (especially in a spa or salon setting) there are far more positive terms we can use to describe caring for our skin. Rejuvenating, refreshing, aging with grace, naturally enhancing...sounds far more from a place of love and acceptance for ourselves than "anti-aging". From both of these less than par experiences, my take away was that I was in a low caliber salon, and not a specialized, leveled up establishment. It's been a year and I haven't returned, nor would I recommend this place to others.

A cute, clean salon in a great location. Parking can be a little tricky, so give yourself extra…read moretime to find a spot and possibly walk a few blocks. There are so many great shops, cafés, and places to wander before or after an appointment. Pros: Online Booking - Super easy and convenient. Salon Atmosphere - Clean, modern, stylish, and welcoming. Haircut Skill - Very good! I was happy with my haircut. Con: Stylist Tone - The only reason I'm not giving five stars is my experience with Susan's communication style. While talking with a coworker, she used the word "retarded" to describe a TV show episode she didn't like. I understand she wasn't directing it at a person and had no way of knowing that I have a child with disabilities, but it's a word that's difficult for me to hear. Others may feel differently, and I'm not suggesting there was any ill intent. It simply left me feeling that we weren't the right fit. There were also a few comments that came across as dismissive or condescending, though I don't think that was the intention. For example, when discussing the condition of my hair, the delivery felt more like a scolding than guidance. As the saying goes, it's not always what you say, but how you say it. Overall, I found her communication style sharper and more pompous than I personally prefer, and I tend to gravitate toward a warmer, more down-to-earth vibe. To be clear, this is not a criticism of Susan's technical skills. She gave me a great haircut, and I genuinely love the result. For me, it was simply a matter of communication style and personal fit. Overall, I would absolutely return to the salon but with a different stylist and recommend it because the con is very much a personal preference thing, nothing related to the skill or salon environment itself.

I was a bit disappointed with my recent blowout with Susan. I paid a fair price and read good…read morereviews online. Although I liked the end result I didn't like how I was treated. She constantly commented on how much hair I had and it just ended up making me feel bad about even coming in. The first comment she made to me was "ugh I will be here until tomorrow". The whole point of me booking the service was to have help with my thick hair for an important event. I don't get blowouts often, and visit Marin frequently, so I really wanted to try a new place. I would like to emphasize that my hair looked good, however, I felt as though the people skills were lacking. Due to this I would likely not return. I tried to contact the salon to voice some concerns and they were pretty unresponsive/ didn't seem to care.

If you are looking for a fabulous colorist, look no further than Rebecca at AP Luxe! She was…read morefantastic, talking me through lots of options for color, including highlights, low lights, full color, roots, gloss, different blends etc. She very respectfully directed me away from the color I originally thought I wanted, explaining to me why it wouldn't actually look good with my skin tone and would be difficult to maintain. She mixed a custom color just for me and I have gotten non-stop compliments since!! Then I got my makeup done with Shayna since I was going to get new headshots taken. Shayna did an outstanding job with my makeup, asking to see photos and info about the photographer before starting to make sure the end result would be perfect. She really listened to my preferences, including being extra careful with my eyes since I wear contacts and choosing only the best products for sensitive skin. The makeup looked gorgeous and the photographer said she wants to send everyone to Shayna before headshots :)

I'm so happy with my experience and I will be coming back here again! Jessica did a perfect job…read morecutting long layers into my hair -- it looks so much healthier and fuller now. I definitely recommend AP Luxe, everyone was very sweet and the vibes inside were great.

Celia spent several hours highlighting my daughter's blond hair and she did an AMAZING job! So…read morehappy with the results...

I have been going to this salon and having Yuli cut and color my hair for quite some time. To start…read more2025 fresh I asked for something different. Some red pieces mixed in with my usual colors. The result is fantastic! I am super impressed with how well it turned out. The salon has a welcoming vibe and the staff are all great. They have great products and services. I love it and already booked my next appointment.

Amazing. Both michelle and Pam worked magic. They listened and delivered. I am seriously picky and…read morethey beyond delivered! So happy. Booked appointments thru end of year. Plus they're genuinely good people! Highly recommend. (I'm a first time client)

Been seeing Heather for many years, big fan of hers, I trust my hair with no one else!read more

I had a haircut with Kosara and she gave me a wonderful middle length with long layer haircut with…read morecurtain bangs. She is consultative, accommodating with my lack of a made-up mind (!). I never loved any new haircut leaving a saloon (it's just me!) but I love the one she gave me more and more in the days after. She's a junior stylist so technically you are a hair model but she's been practicing for 3+ years so you're getting a really good haircut! Thank you Kosara! Salon is nice and airy, not chemical sounding and tons of parking.

Hair Colorist, Heather ! Oh wow! Now here's a stylist that is not only talented but has high…read moreattention to detail and really goes beyond in customer service. I can't say enough great things about working with Heather. She's so brave to take my virgin black hair to blonde. She just secured a life time customer with me. I will be going back to her regularly. Thank you Heather for sharing your talent with me.

I rarely write reviews, but Tyler at Salon 96 absolutely deserves one. She's incredibly talented,…read morethoughtful, and always makes me leave feeling great. Beyond the haircut itself, she creates such a warm, welcoming experience every time. Couldn't recommend her more highly.

I've been a customer of Nick for about three years now. The cost for a men's cut with Nick is…read morereflected in his expertise. I can bring concepts of an idea to him, and he's able to bring whatever I envision into fruition. His salon is absolutely immaculate; Clean, well-designed, and well-appointed. On top of this, Nick maintains a friendly, professional, and approachable attitude. The results are tangible. A full selection of Oribe products are also available to purchase. For some further context, I have fuller, thick hair. For many years, I had a go-to style that I could describe to most any barber. Your average, low-taper fade, side part that everyone was rocking. I watched prices slowly creep at every barber I went to with wild variations in quality and satisfaction. No one had any insight nor creativity in their craft. I felt stuck and bored. So, I let my hair grow out to a point where I didn't know what to do with it and had no idea where to go. I don't remember exactly how I settled on giving Nick a try, but I'm glad I did. If you need some direction, Nick can provide.