I've been going to Northern Roots Salon since they first opened, and I've been a loyal client of…read moreDanielle for over a decade... so yes, this review is LONG overdue. Let's start with: I actually look forward to my appointments here. Between a demanding work schedule and nonstop days, Northern Roots feels like a mini escape. The vibe is fun, welcoming, and genuinely uplifting... not the kind of place where you're just another appointment on the books. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by Gale, the salon manager and unofficial "big sis" of the place. She's warm, nurturing, and always makes sure you're taken care of... refreshments, snacks, good energy, all of it. You instantly feel at home. And can we talk about the extras? A blowout or head massage from DJ is borderline heavenly. Trust me, just say YES! The team dynamic here is also something special. Nicole and Kylie are always around if you want a second opinion. They'll either hype you into your next look or lovingly talk you out of something you might regret later (and honestly, I need that energy in my life). Their creativity and honesty are gold. And then there's Danielle... where do I even begin. I truly cannot rave about her enough. I've never seen her in a bad mood. She's always energetic, positive, and genuinely happy to see you. Beyond her talent, what sets her apart is how accommodating she is. My schedule can be chaotic, and she has been nothing but flexible and gracious, even staying late or adjusting when I've had last-minute changes. Not once has she been anything less than professional and kind. She also keeps it real... which I appreciate more than anything. She'll absolutely talk me out of a bad idea ("should I get bangs?" hmmmm) and guide me toward what actually fits me and my lifestyle. Half the time, she knows what I need before I do. Overall, Northern Roots is more than just a salon, it's an experience. You feel comfortable, taken care of, and honestly a little spoiled every time you walk in. Only downside? Parking can get a bit hectic during peak times (hello, downtown Danville). Pro tip: circle around and park in the back. If you're looking for a place with talent, heart, and a team that truly cares... this is it!

Northern Roots has been a game changer for me, especially as a working mom. I've been meaning to…read morewrite this review for a while, but you know, mom life?! 1. Danielle does an absolutely beautiful job with my hair. Since I cannot get my hair done as frequently as I would like to, she root taps me as a blonde! This has helped so much because as my hair grows out my hair looks blended instead of a hard root line. 2. I don't know about you, but I love getting my hair washed. Danielle does an amazing job. It feels like being at one of those hair washing spa. Omg, and their shampoo & conditioner smell heavenly. I try to go as long as possible after my appointment to not wash it! I've had other stylists there also wash my hair, like DJ...equally awesome job! Sometimes I wish I could go every day just for the neck massage. I never leave without a beautiful washed head of hair! 3. The atmosphere and vibe are part of why I chose this salon. Not only do they have snacks, but they also have a selection of drinks and a nespresso! It is a very fun salon...there's always laughter and conversation. Not only is it fun, but it's professional. 4. Everyone who works there is so friendly and personal. I also feel that they are very knowledgeable about hair and products. They give you tips and tricks, their favorite products, and a warm smile as you walk in. Shout out to Gayle for always greeting me and checking me out at the end of my appointment. The other stylist; Kyleigh, Nicole, and DJ, are the most friendly and will always ask you how you are. Instead of feeling like 'just another client', you really feel like they know you and want to make you feel like your most beautiful self! Quality service + quality people!!! Sign me up!

I went here for the first time Saturday @ 10am based on other Yelp recommendations from Forty Sixty…read moreTwo as well as the sole review for Elle J thus far. I am SO GLAD I found this place... I recently moved to the area and have been asking for recommendations and searching Yelp high n low for a hair stylist nearby. As anyone knows, changing hair stylists can be a horribly scary and regrettable endeavor... I love the idea of a new hair stylist, but in reality it can be downright frightening. Lauren could probably sense my nervousness/apprehension...but she totally made me feel at ease and right at home the moment I walked in. We talked for a good 10mins about my hair, all the while she's studying what my former hair stylist did, reassuring me my hair was in good shape. We decided on a game plan and she got to work on my long blonde hair (partial highlights and a trim was what i needed/wanted, and Lauren was on board.) After the 2hr appointment, i was absolutely relieved and delighted with how my hair looked. It was superb! I was absolutely thrilled and RELIEVED at how great my hair turned out... She also mentioned she specializes in blondes so I feel pretty confident that I will be a client of hers for a long time after everything. Best of all, Lauren is AFFORDABLE, not to mention amazing, professional, and friendly....bonus point: she's flexible with hair appointments, score! I look forward to my bangs trim inbetween cut/colors! I can't stress, stop looking for a hair stylist... Go see her at Sola Salon, simply put: she's awesome.

I was referred to Lauren by my wife, after she told me SuperCuts/Great Clips/Whoever I had a coupon…read morefor wasn't cutting it. Lauren has been nothing but awesome in the 4-5 years that I have been going there. She is great at letting me book appointments weeks in advance, and in the instances where i forgot, she has called to see if i need to come in or been flexible to fit me in to her busy schedule. In short, Lauren is awesome and i would recommend to anyone looking for a quality cut.

This review is for Mandi @ Salon L…read more Ahh... Mandi. I purchased a Groupon for a wash, cut, and blow dry for $32 which was a superb deal. But I think I got what I paid for, which was a $32 cut, not a $70 something cut for the price of $32. Mandi gave me a semi-haircut nightmare, which is one where you're DONE with your haircut and not once did she walk me through what she was doing or if I wanted any changes made, etc. That literally freaked me out! Afterwards, I felt so rushed to leave so I didn't even have the courage to ask for changes. She asked me to stand to look at my hair and directed me to the cashier. I was like... "umm.. but.. yeah ok.. " Although very sweet, she seems very meticulous with her conversational topics with me, like she was fishing to see if I would come back as a regular customer. She asked me questions like what I do, where I was from, if I come to this area often, how often do I cut my hair, etc. All normal conversational topics, but hearing that I'm a student, lives like 30 miles away, doesn't come here often, and has been a while since my last haircut might've turned our relationship sour. Little does she know that I do my brows in concord all the time and will pass by WC often... The conditioner that was used on my hair is not the best in the world. I've had better products put in where it's SUPER deep treatment conditioning. My hair still feels rough right now. The haircut seems like maybe 15 minutes max, honestly. She started blow drying. I thought to myself, maybe she's just going to dry it to see what my hair would look like then adjust it from there. NOPE, she blow-dried it and I was in and out of there in about 40 minutes. My hair didn't come out bad, it's not what I wanted though. I asked for layers, there were minimal layers. Top, highest layer isn't even an inch from the bottom. I must confess, I have a fear of salons for these reasons. The reason why I choose to always grow out my hair. I should have been more vocal, but she wasn't vocal either. I don't need her to constantly conversate with me, but at least ASK me! I mean.. I'm leaving my physical appearance in your hands, 2 sentences in the beginning of our meeting isn't enough information! GAHH! At least it wasn't disastrous. She didn't over cut my hair, but my boyfriend saying, "You cut your hair? It looks the same" isn't a good sign either. I cut off at least 4-5 inches right off the bat, and if there are no noticeable differences, then not enough was done! This was more of a $40+ (including tip) trim.

I went to mandi and used a groupon for a hair cut and highlights. I will definitely be going back!…read moreShe made sure the color was what I wanted, and she did a great job with the hair cut. She even gave me some samples to take home. Thanks mandi and I will definitely go back to Salon L.

Kim N is always spot on with my mani pedi. My nails have never been so loved and cared for. I've…read morebeen going to Kim since the pandemic and can't imagine going any place else. The owner (also named) Kim T, does my hair cut and color, too. She has great instincts and is so skilled. She makes it look effortless. The folks at Blue really know their stuff and they treat you like family. It's not a fancy spa salon, but it's always clean and they use quality hair and nail products. I always look forward to my visits.

Kim did an amazing job with my pedicure!! I got white gel and she even added a third layer since…read moreI'm going on vacation. Very happy with my pedicure :)

one of the top 10 worst hair cuts and color I have ever had. I had the owner of the salon,…read moresharing or something like that. the highlights were of an unflattering shade and some places I think she just put foil and no color because it didn't look and different than when I came in. the cut was also unflattering. my overall thoughts were she was just lazy and didn't want to be bothered and still charged $400. she does however really like junk food as that's all she talked about. really bad experience.

Such a friendly place at a great location, but, most importantly, I love the haircuts I receive…read morethere! Highly recommended.

Afy is the BRST in the business, she understands hair, texture, color, palette, and knows every…read moretechnique you can think of for every type of hair. I have curly hair,I have yet found anyone who understands how to cut and properly color it.

Went into the salon today and met a very nice friendly lady named Afy. I asked her if she was up…read morefor a challenge to try and style my hair in a sleek detailed way and she said she was. She washed my hair with some fantastic smelling shampoo and got to work blending my hair and shaping it just the way I wanted it. She has a very good technique and eye with the way that she cuts her hair. Let alone is she very gentle when she cuts your hair. She explained to me how I should style it and what would look good for my facial structure. I definitely would refer her to anyone looking for a very precise, sleek haircut. Thank You Afy, See you next week

I am from Europe and I always tried to get my haircut done over there until I met Whitney. She did…read moreexactly what I asked her for and I can say that it was my first great haircut in the USA. I will always go back as long as Whitney will be there. Val Berzins

I'm visiting Idyllwild for a few months and needed a hair trim. I sent a message to see if I could…read moreschedule an appointment. Dawn got back to me quickly and was able to work me into her schedule. She is a delight and performed magic on my previously very bad cut from another salon in the valley. We talked like we have known each other forever. And my hair cut was just what I wanted. Highly recommend!!!

Color expert! She is very detail oriented and collaborates well during the consult to make sure you…read moreget the best outcome. She exceeded my expectations with color and cut. Salon was cute and clean!

Shabnam does the absolute best balayage in the area! I was never fully happy with my balayage in…read morethe past so I would bop around to different salons/stylists. I finally found Shabnam in 2021 at another salon and I've been a repeat client since! I made sure to follow her to her very own new salon. The salon is located right off the 680 freeway- super accessible. Her work is gorgeous and affordable! Her communication is 10/10 and she leaves you feeling taken care of. She's been in the industry for years and her experience shows. She's incredibly friendly and easy to talk to- definitely recommend shabnam for your hair dos!