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    4.4 (83 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Disappointed. Saturday @ 5:15 I Wanted to try them out , not usually within distance of this area for the nearest Prep.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It mentions walk-ins are welcome , just needed a minimal trim[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only had one person in a chair . so I walked in , door unlocked yet they said they are closed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . If they are not open until the physical store sign why not put an update in the window or a note for today ? :/

    Marie AK C.

    Wow, what an amazing concept and experience! Finally!!! A salon where kids and adults alike can experience a full service salon. When it comes to hair styling, colors and cuts, Prep offers something for everyone in your family. Prep has the most friendly, trained, experienced and professional stylists who have a true passion for what they do. They exude a genuine love for children and adults. What I love about Prep most is that no matter the age of your child(ren), Prep's stylists go out of their way to make sure your child(ren) has a fun experience and gets a great haircut, styling or color. If your child(Ren) wants a more in-depth styling, they will work with you and your child to find a cut that fits their personality and reflects their inner self! A couple of other things to point out. At Prep, they: * offer earth-friendly, good-for-your-hair products * have implemented COVID measures such as no walk-ins, only reservations to keep occupancy low and social distancing high, masks, temp checks and much more. * are family owned and operated. Prep is clean and competitively priced. I'm so happy I finally found my go-to place for haircuts/styling whenever I'm traveling for work in the Bay Area. They have locations in SF, Palo Alto, Danville and Walnut Creek.

    Shiny healthy hair after Demi-permanent glaze
    Anna I.

    Bianca is fantastic! I started seeing her over 2 yrs ago so this review is overdue. She has helped to get my hair back on a healthy track. I have a dry scalp and the scalp treatments have given my hair new life. Today we did a glaze and my hair is back to shiny and looking healthy! The PREP products are also fantastic, their shampoo leaves my hair so soft and the leave in conditioner "Strands of steel", well I call that hair crack, it's the most amazing product and I use it for the whole family including kids.

    Janessa O.

    I brought my daughters here for a much-needed haircut (I tried to cut at home while salons were closed but it ended up being a bit of a fail!) The salon was incredibly clean and safe. The girls both loved their cuts, the stylist helped one with styling tips (exactly what a 12-year-old wanted to learn!) and the other had a great experience with Chris, who is both a stylist and a barber - perfect for the shaved section. All around, an incredible experience and we'll be back again and again!

    Marla B.

    My daughter's regular hair dresser had to cancel last min so we booked an appointment here instead. It was her birthday and Prep was able to get her in last minute with Samina. She gave her the face framing highlights she wanted. My daughter loves it! Thank you!!

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    11 days ago

    Got my hair highlighted by Luca. Very nice, chill and talented stylist, did a great job! Definitely will come back here again

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    1 year ago

    $67 for a 10 yo girls hair cut?! No style, no layers. Straight trim of ends. No thank you!

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    Yay! Many thanks Anna.

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    6 years ago

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    Thank you! Your daughters have such cool style! Thanks for coming by!

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    Thank you Sunny! Your hair looks amazing!

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    So good to hear Ele, we hope to see you again when you're in the area!

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    4 years ago

    Luca is awesome! My haircut was detailed and beautiful, Luca is so talented. I feel like a new human after my cut. Thank you!

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    3 years ago

    Loved loved my new haircut with amazing stylist Bianca . M long hair looks beautiful Thank you!!!

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    Thank you for the 5-star rating Karina!

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    Thank you! The girls cuts turned out great!

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    SO good to hear Corina, we will pass the kind words along to Samina!

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    Many thanks Ritu!

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    Ask the Community - PREP

    I have shoulder length hair with an undercut, do you have a stylist who can handle both cuts?

    Hi Ellen. Thank you for you question. Yes, we do have stylists that can handle both cuts.

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    Review Highlights - PREP

    Although the other salon offered to fix it, I decided to cut my losses and just ask Bianca for help.

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