This was my second visit here. This time with Billy. I showed him a picture of the haircut I wanted, and he not only delivered but also suggested styles that would suit my face shape. I absolutely love the result! Before, my hair was long, flat, and dull with no volume. Now, it looks full and beautifully styled. Billy is very kind, attentive, and meticulous with every detail of the cut. Highly recommend! read more

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I got Japanese hair straightening with Billy and couldn't be happier! He was professional, patient, and detailed, and the results are amazing--my hair is smooth, shiny, and healthy. It's been over a month and it still feels like the first day--sleek, easy to manage, and I keep getting compliments. Billy truly cares about his work, and I highly recommend him! read more

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Billy did such a wonderful job with my hair. He was so nice and amiable and made me comfortable throughout the entire process. I am the type of person to not go through a salon and cut my own hair -- leaving it very unruly and flat. But after the whole process, Billy has made it look so fresh and alive! I've never had a Japanese Hair Straightening treatment before but it was everything I ever wanted! The process was time consuming (5 hours) but it's so worth it! It leaves my hair soft and straight and easy to maintain! I'd definitely come back when my regrowth shows. Billy, you are amazing! read more

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Beautiful work! I always come here, Billy is the best! Very good stylist!!! And very good vibes read more

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If I could give 10 stars for Billy, I would. I've been getting Japanese straightening for years (over 10, don't want to age myself too much) and Billy has been great. I've had some unfortunate experiences with other stylists where my hair got severely damaged, and did extensive research before coming here. Billy takes meticulous to a whole new level--he cares deeply about his clients and it shows. He's also very kind and accommodating--I was trying to schedule an appointment with him before Thanksgiving, and he ended up coming in on his day off! Super appreciative of this, especially imagining how tiring this kind of job can be. read more

Amazing work, very meticulously executed Hair looks healthy and shiny Billy always above my expectations, keep in mind I'm very picky about my hair He's amazing read more

Billy is amazing He talked with me about my goals, listened carefully, made suggestions and the results are perfect - both the highlights/lowlights and cut. I highly recommend him. read more

Monica does an amazing job cutting and styling hair!!! ‍Not only does she take into account your facial structure when cutting but also your lifestyle preferences. She gave me the perfect cut for styling occasionally and everyday wear. It's not just a hair cut. It's a life style. read more

I am a client that needs someone who specializes in blondes and will HIGHLY RECOMMEND Billy to anyone like me! He always prioritizes the health of your hair first and will really listen to what you want. I am always a satisfied customer with my coloring needs as well as haircuts. It's reassuring to see that a master stylist with such a high skill set and attention to detail will always do their best to please a picky customer with ease. The salon is clean and elegant and the other workers are always pleasant and smiling- good vibes all around! I highly recommend this place to all my friends and family it's worth checking out! read more

First visit of many!!! So happy to have found Billy!!! My partner took my daughter to see Billy (who has been doing her hair for almost 20 years now) to fix her hair for her "Senior Pictures"... and let me tell you.... l am extremely happy with the results, my daughter has been cutting her hair on her own so I knew it was going to be very uneven all around and she also has been changing color and doing highlights so there was a lot of damage here (teenagers ‍) Billy told her what was best for her and made some recommendations and my daughter was super happy with the results! Definitely going back and booking my own appointment next! Thanks Billy!!! read more

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Billy is a good barber, he's been styling my wife and my hair since we moved to the East Bay. Prices are reasonable, and he follows instructions well. It's easy enough to make an appointment there, mostly via text message. read more

Billy was amazing! His professionalism and patience was unprecedented. Very happy with what Billy did to my hair.

Erika left my hair so beautifu:) I love it! They are so nice and friendly and professionals also! read more

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Got my haircut by Billy. He wore cooking gloves to cut my hair. I thought to myself why'd he wear gloves on my hair but not on the previous persons hair. He then tells me my hair was greasy which I didn't think it was at all since it was just washed prior to going in for the cut. He stopped twice while cutting my hair to speak to another persons client for an unknown reason. I thought that was unprofessional and will not be coming here again. read more

Billy was friendly and fantastic with our 16 year old daughter. He gave her an updated cut and put color on the tips exactly what she wanted ! Would recommend this salon. read more

I am super impressed and satisfied with my new hair cut and color. I really appreciate that Billy took extra care and time to cut my hair to perfection. Billy is friendly, experienced and understands what I want despite not having a photo for reference. He is also very kind that he gave me tips on how to take care of my hair at home. Overall, I felt amazing about my new hair style of Billy's services. read more

Been at the bay area for 8yrs now & it's only today that i found a hairdresser that didn't disappoint. I'm talking about Billy, who is the owner of Rever Salon. It's funny how I ended up with him when i originally was gonna see someone else & i would say that's the best decision to the date. It's funny how i even texted him hours before my appointment about how high my expectation is & how i cried for months about my most recent haircut. & that text message helped coz he worked with me by the minute i sat on the chair til the styling. Now i can sleep with a kool aid smile tonight & the coming days. AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH BILLY. Now i can break up with my korean stylist from Vegas. Hahaha read more

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Billy is my stylist and colorist. He is the person I trust the most in the Bay Area. He gives me beautiful and natural color and make me feel gorgeous every time. Billy has so much experience. I really trust him. He is the hair doctor! Billy He read more

**UPDATE** Manager of the salon (Billy) resolved the issue with me as soon as I posted my initial review. He is quick to respond on the yelp platform as well as a call or text, if you want to book with this salon, definitely do it through yelp or call the salon as the facebook page is outdated, not sure who opens/responds to those messages. They made things right by essentially giving me a free touch up for next time, which is much appreciated. read more

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I am so happy I found Rever. It is in a weird shopping mall area with limited parking but more in the back of Habit Burger area. I saw great reviews online of Billy that knows Asian hair texture. My hair is in dire need of repair and TLC ever since I moved to California. I swear something is in this damn water that my hair so prone to split ends! Anyways, I got my haircut and Brazilian Blowout split end treatment and my hair looks so shiny and healthy afterwards! I was really impressed. They took their time curling my hair afterwards too. The treatment is supposed to last about 10 - 12 washes so I will probably come back to do another one later. Thanks Billy and Lisa! read more

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I've been going to Billy at Rever Salon for 4.5 years. He helped me find my favorite hair dye color which goes well with my skin tone and makes me look younger. I highly recommend Billy as he is great at color, cut and style. He is also very kind and professional. read more

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Billy is the best!!! Words can't not explain how amazing he is in his business and as person He is personality is just so uplifting He is very attentive and to detail He is my fave hairstylist read more

Billy was great. I came in for a basic hair cut to tidy up my short hair. He listened to me when I explained the style that I wanted and gave suggestions based on his professional point of view. He gave really good explanation on why and my hair turned out great! read more

Made a same-day appointment and everyone was so warm and friendly! From shampooing to the actual haircut, everything was done super thoroughly and nothing felt rushed. I enjoyed a soothing head massage and went home very content. My appointment started late but Billy made up for that in the final price (which I have never experienced in the past at other salons before). Will definitely come again! read more

Billy Ho (the owner of Rever Hair Salon) Sexually assaulted me on July 24th, 2022. I had an appointment booked for 2:45 that day with Billy for a cut and color. I had seen Billy only two times before this incident. While getting back into the chair after having the dye washed from my hair, I noticed that I was the last customer in the salon and the only other employee besides Billy was leaving. Which left me alone with him. After my cut, Billy stood behind my chair and grabbed and squeezed both of my breasts. He did this over and over until I quickly stood up. I did not know if he was going to rape me. I did not know if he would try to physically hurt me. I did not know if anyone would hear me scream. So I tried to play it off, I immediately paid him and left. I have filed a police report with the Walnut Creek Police Department, but would also like to warn others. Please be weary of Billy the owner of Rever Salon, he is a predator and should not be allowed to operate his business and prey on women. read more

A few years back, I finally got tired of waiting to go down to Los Angeles to get my hair cut, and found Billy by looking for local salons that cut Asian hair. Billy has never disappointed me since! He always does a great job getting my hair to the length I want, and giving me lots of layers so that my hair has more volume and oomph-factor. After my first hair cut, my colleagues immediately commented on how great it looked, even commenting that it looked even nicer than when I used to go to LA. Billy is super nice and easy to get along with, and he makes sure you're happy with what he is doing. read more

my daughter got the japanese straightening treatment it took 5 hrs and it was very expensive $400! My daughter is spanish and white mixed child and has very puffy thick curly hair slight S curl. I hope it last as long as they say her hair is so soft stick straight and no poof! if this works I would consider doing this again. it's very tiring for her to fix her hair often and any humidity or sweat will frizz a regular blow out. Billy is very nice and he gave me a haircut shampoo and blowout I love it. read more

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Billy is a master of his craft! He turned my quarantine self haircut cut, chemical chopped off hair into this stylish pixie cut! He even agreed to let me come in the next morning to fix the bottom of my hair because I changed my mind and wanted it shorter! He's friendly and listens to what you want without being pushy he offers his opinions when asked. He is very busy but was able to squeeze me in last minute which I really appreciate! If you need a haircut, Billy is going to give you a great haircut, look no further because his rate is very reasonable as well! Thank you Billy! read more

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I had my hair done here for the first time today by Monica - she is just wonderful!! I tend to procrastinate on getting regular cuts because my hair is somewhat difficult / just feels like a hassle for stylists sometimes, but I will definitely be making regular appointments with Monica from now on! She really took her time with my hair and even gave me pointers on how to style it more easily at home. Thanks again, Monica, for making me feel great just in time for my engagement photos and upcoming wedding!!! :) read more

Billy is an amazing and talented hairstylist. He knows how to create a haircut and style that will compliment my features. If I suggest that I want bangs; he is outspoken to tell me, "bangs will not look good on you". I appreciate his honesty. When my haircut grew out after a month, it still looks good, and I still continue to get compliments. Thank you Billy! read more

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Updated Review After visiting Rever Salon for a haircut, I soon went back for my balayage. I was getting it done for the first time and I told Billy (my stylist) to choose a subtle color that would suit my skin tone. And he did an amazing job with it. I am super happy with how it turned out and highly recommend their services. ---------------------------- Having tried a few salons in the vicinity in the past, and not being completely satisfied with their service, I was a little skeptical about this place as well! But all my apprehensions disappeared by the time Lisa was done with my haircut. She was very sweet and kept explaining what she was doing at every stage. She worked her magic and gave me the exact cut I was hoping for. I will definitely be returning to Rever Salon in the future. Value for money! read more

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I've been visiting Billy for Japanese Straightening for years. I've tried multiple salons and Billy's the best. I travel from Vacaville to Walnut Creek and I don't mind coz he does a really good job. It was my first time having a haircut with him last week and he got the style that I wanted. Very easy to communicate with and always has a positive energy. I highly recommend Billy for your hair needs! read more

I have been getting my haircut at Rever for the past 2 years. I've tried other salons in between but I keep coming back to Billy as he knows my hair like no other stylist. He has a diverse clientele but, man, he knows how to work with Asian hair. He really listens to how I want my hair to look. I also pull up a few photos of my ideal cut and he tailors it to my face shape and hair texture. If you live in the area, or are just passing by, I highly recommend Rever Salon. The staff is so friendly and talented. It's a bit tricky to figure out where their parking lot is (driving: it's just past the salon on the right, look for the small sign). You won't have trouble again once you know where it is. There's plenty of other places to park, too. read more

I highly recommend Billy for any and all hair needs. He is super accommodating and detailed. I've referred a couple of people to him and he never fails to deliver. Thanks to him we look fabulous!! read more

"Rêver" means dream, stylist Billy told me during my haircut. In a quick, precision session Billy delivered the dream to my head! Billy was a pleasure to do business with. Very accommodating and personable, he'll give you what you want! read more

I went here on Saturday evening before New Year's. Even though they were in the middle of closing Monica made time to see me. I went here based the reviews and I have to agree, the customer service and skill of the hair stylists here is absolutely wonderful. Monica is one of the newer hair stylists here I believe but she was excellent. I've never had such a wonderfully personal and as much fun during a hair cut before. She really listened to what I was going for and gave me different options to see what ways I could change my look. She offers really good advice and I would highly recommend her. read more

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Waste of time. Don't bother. They couldn't even get reservations right. Sequence of events: 1. Called on Friday about a cut and color appointment. 2. Woman confirmed 4pm availability. 3. I called back later to say I just want the color, not the cut, because my OG small business hair cutter was able to squeeze me in. 4. Woman confirmed that was fine and to call Saturday morning if plans change as coloring takes a long time and to free up appointments if I cannot make it. 100% fair and understandable, given we're all coming out of a pandemic with shags and roots a-showing. 5. Saturday AM comes around, I didn't call to change my appointment. Fully planned on showing up. 6. Showed up in Saturday afternoon at 4pm, only to be told at 4:20pm that they had booked someone else because I didn't call to confirm. 7. Original woman apologized for the misunderstanding but ON TOP OF IT, asked me to wait until 5pm for Monique to work on me, only to hear directly from Monique that she won't be done until 5:30pm -- so I'd need to wait a full hour and a half since they're running that behind. Not only was Monique rude and unapologetic, they lied about how long I'd have to wait. If you can't book appointments and understand customer service, what can you do. [insert Miranda Priestley voice: "no no, wasn't a question"] Giant waste of time on a Saturday. I could've gone elsewhere as opposed to waiting for them. SMH... never ever again. Like, ever. [insert Taylor Swift] read more

Excellent service and quality work. Thank you. Monica, my stylist, and the owner, make a great team. I had great service the same day I needed to come in. read more

Rever Salon - Monica is fantastic! The owner is also very polite. They scheduled me for a same day appointment. And, I had the best experience ever! - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

What a great experience with a great haircut! I have not had my cut in probably a year, so I was extremely overdue for a cut and style. Billy and Monica were both very welcoming, offering me coffee, tea, or water. I had my haircut by Monica, and she is wonderful! I enjoyed a nice shampoo with a massage and nice conversation. What I really appreciated about Monica is that she actually asked me about my hair - do I care about length (yes, I like my hair long); how often do I blow-dry (once in a while for work); do I use product (styling cream). I felt that she really tried to understand what would work well with my day to day life. I also appreciated that she took the time to explain to me exactly what she was doing and why she was cutting my hair a certain way. She also showed me how to style my hair, because honestly, I really have no clue. Monica said we would take things slowly with no drastic changes, and no pressure on styling. And she really followed through! My hair is still long, but looks so much better than when I walked in. It has some shape, and is easy to style. I think I found my new hair stylist, and I have never had one before! Thanks for the great experience and great haircut! read more

Love this salon. Monica has cut my hair each time I've visited and she's great. Billy hasn't done my hair but he's super nice. It's a very clean salon. I feel comfortable going here during COVID - they are definitely taking safety precautions. Highly recommend! read more