I was recently referred to Carla Madison the owner of salon Maddison by someone who had amazing hair. I have been going to a salon nearby but was starting to feel that the prices were getting unreasonable. Not only is Carlas salon beautiful and relaxing, her cut and color blew me away. It's really important to me to love my hair and I haven't been this happy with my hair in as long as I can remember!! Carla's techniques are unique and different- techniques I hadnt seen in the past even at very bougie boutique salons. Also, she uses a color brand that I had not heard of but is very specialized and it makes a big difference. Not only all of that good stuff, but this too: after our initial consultation when I told her what I wanted- she later spent time looking at pictures and sending them to make sure we were on the same page. I haven't had that level of professionalism and service ever - I don't think. If you're considering trying her, don't hesitate because you will be so happy!! read more

Salon Maddison - Not the best picture of me personally but my blonde is now awesome, and the cut too . - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I've been going to Carla for years, and every time I leave feeling like the best version of myself. She really takes the time to listen to what I want, offer helpful suggestions, and the results are always spot-on. The cut, the color, the styling--it's all done with skill and care. On top of that, the vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and never rushed. So grateful to have found someone I trust with my hair. Highly recommend! read more

I booked an appt online for. Noon on Tuesday Sept 23. Never received an email confirmation. Showed up today at noon. Salon was completely closed up. I wonder whether it is even open anymore, though it says it is online. If it is, the salon has real problems with online booking. read more

Salon Maddison is where talent meets heart. Carla is a gem. My hair is beautiful in her hands.

Carla did an amazing job on my hair. Hadn't cut it in two years and I couldn't have trusted a better person to bring life back to my hair! She's also just a wonderful and warm person, makes you feel relaxed and welcome. Truly a gem! read more

Salon Maddison - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Carla is amazing!! She really takes the time to personalize your hair to exactly what you want it to look like. She is very very knowledgable and uses great technique. She's also great at color matching. Whether that is making sure the top of your hair matches the bottom (I had uneven color before her) or just making the most flattering color that goes with your skin tone. Carla will help you look and feel your best! read more

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My roommate and I got Groupons with Quianna and she was AMAZING!!!!! The Groupon was so cheap. Only $65 for a haircut, partial highlights/sombre and style! Are you kidding me? This is normally well over $150 in the city. Anyway, it was so easy making an appointment with her. We just texted and I sent her pictures of our hair beforehand and what we wanted and we discussed all of it before we got to the salon. She took my dead looking hair and brought it back to life! She really worked magic, I'm in love with the results. I got the sombre and I wanted lighter bottoms because I already had a sort of ombre going on and she made it look great. My hair feels so soft now and looks so dimensional because of the colors she added in. She had to cut off an inch and a half and normally, I'd be so bummed out about that but with the colors she used and the way she layered it, it definitely isn't too noticeable that it's shorter and looks way better. Thank you, Quianna! Will definitely be back :) read more

I love this salon and the ladies who work there! I have been going to Cindy for years and she is an amazing stylist she's great with blondes and knows her color which is great as I am a Natzi about my hair color. she was a friend before a stylist and kept telling me she had a vision for my hair. I was game, and so it began, a long blonde relationship . She's incredible and has such a great vibe. I recently moved to Novato and saw that Cindy was booked through September so I stupidly made an appointment with someone here. My hair was much darker than I like and I was pretty unhappy. I called Cindy, who , I found out was leaving for vacation for a month the next day. I panicked.. She said she would have the owner of the salon Carla call me. I figured Carla would call a few days later, it was Monday..Literally the next morning she called me and I was in her chair Wednesday night.. I had sent Cindy and Carla pictures of my "brown " hair and they text consulted my hair ( remember, Cindy's on vacation) so Carla would know what she's in for. When I arrived she told me she looked at my Facebook page to see what my real blonde was. I thought that was brilliant! Carla was fantastic. Since she had done her consult with Cindy,she knew exactly what I needed to rescue my brown roots .She waved her magic wand, and I had a head full of highlights in foil before I knew it. We chatted away as she is very kind and very funny felt like I knew her for years. My color came out so incredible it looked perfect I was thrilled.She blew it out like I'd never seen it and it looked beautiful.Carla is rock star colorist and I will forever be grateful to her. Moral of the story Ladies.....don't EVER cheat on your stylist no matter how inconvenient you think Novato is from Mill Valley, LOL PLEASE! read more

Salon Maddison - Beautiful color from Carla! - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Yay Quianna! Got a Groupon and crossed my fingers, but I'm new to the area and desperately needed a haircut and something needed to be done about my over ombred hair. Quianna was so friendly and patient, I texted her a current photo plus some I-wish photos and now my hair looks like what I had pictured in my head! You know how sometimes you come in with a photo and you talk with the stylist, but somewhere along the line, you end up with hair that does not resemble the photo AT ALL? Well, that will not happen here. Quianna asks a lot of questions and summarizes what she's gonna do before she starts. I love that. I like knowing where we're going and how we're gonna get there. And she works fast so there's not many hours in the chair (my pet peeve). Quianna was also happy with the results and asked if she could post to her Instagram. I said yes, and here's what she posted. Quite a difference, huh? Hint: If your hair is fried, go for the oleoplex, it's worth it! I highly recommend the experienced, former San Diegan Quianna! From rat's nest to polished in 2 hours! Woohoo! read more

Salon Maddison - Okay, so I had no idea I looked so ratty from behind, but here's proof that i did. Check out the sombre'd back now! Thanks Quianna! - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

If only there were more stars. Short version of review - this salon has it all. Highly talented owner and operator, great location with easy and free parking, beautiful, well-appointed salon with perfect COVID compliant safety measures, and very fair pricing for the amazing service provided. Carla is absolutely the best and I am positive that you will be happy with your experience with her. More detail if you want it - I had been going to the same person to do my hair for 15 years. Obviously, I was very happy with her work. We recently moved to Mill Valley and I had to find someone new. I was fortunate enough to find Carla and her lovely Salon Maddison. I was impressed from the first contact. She asked for information in advance including a headshot and was well prepared when I arrived. The salon is very well located across the street from Whole Foods on Miller in Mill Valley. There is free parking right in front of the salon. The salon has inside and outside options. If she works on you inside, you are the only person in the place. She is talented and meticulous. I thought my previous person did an outstanding job. Carla is much better. She did not just copy what was being done on my hair, she improved it. She ever so slightly changed the color to make it better match my skin tone and even better coexist with the ever increasing grey. Almost everyone I have seen since has commented on how great my hair and color is. First my husband who never really notices. Next my daughter. Finally, the first two work colleagues I met via video conference, one being a man. What did you do to your hair? It looks amazing! Not only is Carla talented, she has a great personality and is very fun to talk to. She also did my husband's hair - just a cut. He was very pleased and will continue to go to her. I am thrilled to have found Carla and this spot and only hope that her business will continue to survive and thrive during the tough times ahead. She can count me as a truly loyal customer forever! read more

Carla is the best! She did the most amazing job on my highlights and cut my hair just like I wanted it! She was thoughtful and meticulous and spent time perfecting it just how I wanted. Not to mention she is the absolute sweetest. HIGHLY recommend her for both color and cuts! read more

Amazing stylists! Carla is always so sweet and kind! I 100% recommend her to everyone!!

It's a til death relationship here. Carla is a color mixing magician. I walk out the door feeling FABULOUS every time. read more

Salon Maddison - It's a til death relationship here. Thank you Carla. - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I have super thick, curly, usually long hair and Taylor is great. Not everyone knows how to cut super thick, curly, unruly hair but she sure does. She reluctantly cut it short for me this spring when I had crashed my bike and broke my shoulder and couldn't lift my arm over my head. It looked great, but now that I can lift my arm again, I am growing it back out. read more

This was my first time at Taylor Kraft and I am sold as a wonderful customer. Carla is not just a good stylist or a great stylist...she is a wonderful human being and a hair wizard. My hair doesn't look dyed at all, it looks like a better and more natural version of me. Carla was personal, thoughtful and made sure that the haircut looked good on me before I left the door. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone and cannot wait until my next appointment at Taylor Kraft. Carla: you go girl! read more

I have very curly thin hair and am EXTREMELY reluctant to have anyone cut it. Taylor knew exactly what my hair could do better then I did and I have lived with this hair for over 40 years! I now have the hair I have always wanted. Love the great cut and style and I often get compliments on the color. I have never been to a salon where the owner spent the time getting to know me and my lifestyle so that I would be happy and able to reproduce the look I left with on my own. I will definitely be back. Who ever wrote the negative reviews must not have been to the Taylor Kraft in Mill Valley? read more

This Saturday was my first time at Taylor Kraft. Carla is fantastic. The results of my color and cut were truly transformative. I never thought my curly, thin hair could look this good. It has volume. It bounces and falls beautifully back in place. The color has so much depth and the variety of dark to light I asked for. She was open to all my ideas but knows vastly more than me about what would actually look good, so she was able to steer me toward something totally awesome. The salon is very comfortable and she is totally fun to talk to and be around. I'll definitely be back often to get my fix of this 'new hair' feeling. read more

Today was a great day! I finally found a new stylist after searching high & low! Karla at Taylor Kraft Salon worked her magic & artistry on my hair - transforming my damaged, lifeless, super stressed hair into a cut that was amazing! I felt so much better after my cut, I literally had to hug her! :) My hair was a total mess since my favorite stylist retired. I tried a few other places - but always left disappointed... until Taylor Kraft Salon! From the moment I walked in, they were fantastic - right on time, super hospitable & friendly, etc. Karla took TIME to listen & ask all the right questions. She even brought out photos to confirm we were on the same page. She found out who I was & managed to give me a cut that has style, fits my active lifestyle, and is seriously low maintenance. Extra bonus points for the SUPER head & neck massage during the wash! Looking for a stylist in Marin? Give these ladies a try! Highly recommended! read more

I highly recommend this salon. Carla is a true artist. I always leave the salon looking and feeling 100% better.

Simply the best! Carla is a true pro; my cuts and highlights have always been spot on and I leave feeling like a million bucks. At least some of that is because Carla is so service focused, personal and caring. 10 out of 10. A+ awesome! read more

Woe is me, usually, when I start to notice that the back of my head is beginning to resembe Carol Brady's. This means that I have to try and find someone to properly cut my hair, which is harder than it may seem. This is all the fault of my former stylist who decided to up and move to Montanna without so much as a toodleoo. I suppose I DID move to Vermont for a few years so she may have been under the impression that it was OK for her to uproot as well but SHE WAS WRONG. I was left in the lurch, see? I found a very lovely and reliable, albiet incredibly meticulous, replacement in Jeanine formerly of Maria Rua, but upon moving to Marin I decided that I needed a local connection. I walk by Taylor Kraft every day after exiting the over airconditioned but otherwise luxurous #4 bus and I see that all of my physical requirements for a hair salon are met: 1) No hair on the floor 2) dedicated receptionist (as opposed to whoever's closest gets the phone) 3) neat, orderly stations 4) sells a few well chosen products as opposed to either none or a gazillion crappy ones you can get at Pure Beauty for cheaper anyway So, I made an appointment and they could fit me in after work. with Leah. I had to wait a bit, as the previous client wanted her hair done with a curling iron (who does that?) but I had a great experience. I wanted a new look and knew that this was dangerous territory with a new place but decided to wing it anyway. I brought in photos which were examined carefully, as was the texture and shape of my hair and head pre-shampoo. I really appreciate this and know its the sign of a good stylist. I agree that she "takes well to direction" and knew exactly what I wanted. She wasn't afraid to ask again or look back at the photos I had brought in when she was unsure, which I was so glad of. I will definitely be back to see her, but at $75 for a cut it may have to be a little longer between visits than I'd like. UPDATE: I was really unhappy with the treatment I got when I went back and had the owner, Taylor, cut my hair. She was in a huge rush because they had overbooked and she and the receptionist were the only ones working. I wasn't greeted at all, let alone offered water or anything. She wanted to cut my hair dry, but didn't wash and dry it first. Then she was in such a hurry she WAY overtexturized it - it came out really thin and trashy looking. My bangs were cut really sloppily, I ended up having to touch it up myself later. She didn't bother brushing all the cut hair off of me, putting product in it or anything - just disappeared when she was done. It still cost me plenty. Unforch, my favorite stylist Leah doesn't work on the weekends, so it looks like I won't be back. :-( read more

Sasha is great (she cuts my hair here.) I told her that I wanted to look like a dad and not some grampa-hipster (those days are so long over for me.) I asked her to also tell me when a) I need to shave my head b) need to shave my side-burns c) something else. She laughed. Most people laugh at me. As an example, some time ago, I was dining with a friend of mine (the one that called me a moron) and he remarked that my hair had some serious issues and that it just wasn't a good haircut. I went to Sasha the next week and she fixed me. As she said, "you look like a dad with a really good haircut." That made me happy since I have been a dad with a really bad haircut for far too long. Not that I need a haircut for any specific reason other than I just want to feel and look good. As I always tell my friends when they make fun of me for spending money on a good haircut (how many years did I use good old #2?, too many), "well, nothing is hotter than a 40 year old, married dad with a bad sense of humor. So, a good haircut is for me. It is my one indulgence." Sasha is the best for all of you that want a great haircut (hipster and non-hipster, dad, mom, single, whatever). And, she is really, really funny. read more

Taylor is a rock star as is the entire staff! I've been going there for nearly 10 years and I would be lost without them. When it comes to color, cut & styling - they are truly mavericks! My most recent treatment was the Keratin Complex treatment and it is AMAZING! I couldn't be more pleased with how well suited it is for my hair and lifestyle. Yelp PLEASE DON'T REMOVE THIS REVIEW. read more

Daniel Hancock at Taylor Kraft. Daniel has been cutting my hair a couple of years. He recently moved to Taylor Kraft so this review is really all about him. Daniel does a terrific job on my hair with both cut and color. He really listens to what I want (yes, I like my gray at the temples, can we work with that, please .. of course we can!). So if you are looking for a good haircut and color in mill Valley - I highly recommend Daniel! read more

I bought a conditioner, tried it, didn't like it, but didn't have a receipt. They let me exchange it, no questions. And I loved the conditioner! I'll be back for sure to buy Kevin Murphy. read more

I've been to Taylor Kraft twice and have had a great experience with Demi...! Looking forward to seeing their new larger space next door!

My first experience at Taylor Kraft was with Carla and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially considering what I had done to myself! After trying to color my own hair at home, twice, and being turned away by several salons, I was thrilled that Carla was willing to even touch my horrible black straw hair! She gave a realistic consultation, giving me the pros and cons and offering suggestions. The end result was better than I could have even hoped for! Carla was able to break up the black box color with carefully placed highlights and trimmed the style to showcase the new and improved color! I have had Carla cut and color my hair several more times and she exceeds my expectations EVERYTIME! The salon itself is beautiful, the staff is talented and professional, and located in a great area. read more

I've been to all the high-end salons in Marin County and finally found the best in Salon Maddison. Seriously, the best color and cut ever. The owner, Carla, understood just what I wanted and made it happen and each time I see her I hear for days how great my hair looks. Why spend double (or more) at the fancy shmancy salons when you can get a better hair experience at Salon Maddison? read more

Taylor is amazing! Today, Taylor gave me probably the best color and cut I"ve ever had. I've been a client for over 20 years and I am very loyal to her. She went well beyond making my hair polished, smooth and the perfect color for someone who's hair has become frizzy over the years. I can always trust Taylor to give me a cut and the perfect color with little guidance. Thanks Taylor! read more

I am writing to review GigiRenee, stylist at Taylor Craft. I have been going to Gigi R for over 15 years. She is competent, professional, kind, attentive, focused and a true expert when it comes to highlights, cut, color, wash and blow dry. I am extremely sensitive and difficult to work on because I suffer from hair loss syndrome. Time and time again, Gigi R has consistently done a magnificent job. Additionally, her station is spotless and I appreciate her professionalism. I give her the top rating because it is warranted. read more

Carla, who happens to be the owner too, is my favorite hair magician. She's not only the sweetest woman around, she's a therapist of sorts and an amazingly talented stylist. The salon is warm and inviting and I LOVE coming here :) read more

For the best cut, color and styling in all of Marin, ask for Carla! This perfectly appointed Salon caters to all your beauty needs. Pamper yourself! read more

Carla Rocks.. she did a two tone color, Blonde weave on top and purple black underneath. It looks fabulous. I receive compliments daily on how beautiful my hair is. She also called to follow up with me to make sure I was happy with the results. Just love her! read more

Salon Maddison - Hair Salons Near Me - Mill Valley, California

CARLA FOR LIFE Right out the gate, I knew we'd get along. Great attitude, unpretentious ambiance. Carla gave me a great -and honest- evaluation of the state of my hair and then allowed me to share the pictures I brought in of what I wanted. I believe in listening to the stylist, and Carla gave me her input on what would work and what wasn't such a good idea for my face shape/hair type. She couldn't have been more right. She shaped my hair for me, not the model in the magazine, but still used all the nuances of what I liked about the styles. She's a total hair goddess, and also someone I would go have cocktails with any day. read more

Carla ( the owner ) is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for cut, color, or hair styling. She is talented, kind, fun to chat with, accommodating and a great business woman. read more

Taylor Kraft has been doing my hair for the past 13 years - need I say more? Taylor is an artist, visionary and on the cutting edge. She keeps me current but takes into consideration my lifestyle and age. I have never left her salon with bad hair - and let me tell you I've had plenty of bad cuts and colors in my lifetime. Taylor is also a wonderful teacher - with each new hairstyle she gives me she actually takes the time to explain how I can style my hair at home. I've become an expert with a round brush and always have great looking hair! Going to TK salon is always a wonderful experience that I look forward to. Her salon is beautiful, staff super friendly and there is always great conversation. I am a loyal customer and will never go anywhere else! read more

Carla has been my stylist for almost a year now! My hair was in such bad shape when we first met that it took a few visits to repair previous damage but WOW! I get compliments on my hair almost everyday now. She is amazing!! I drive an hour to get to her salon but it is well worth it. She and her staff are the friendliest most professional people I know. My hair is very important to me and I work in the beauty/cosmetic industry so I have to keep up my appearance. Carla never ceases to amaze me!!! read more

Yay for finally finding someone who can cut my hair properly. I have been going to Sasha for over a year now and not only is she rad as a human being, but she takes well to direction. Sorry, that sounded bitchy, but if you're paying a fair amount for a haircut, you need to find someone who will listen and understand (I mean, YOU are paying, after all). But anyway, Sasha listens and understands and as long as I am living, working or have some connection to Marin, I will continue to go to her. Unless she leaves, of course. But still, that's not the point. Plus, everyone who works there seems happy, thus emanating a good vibe and making the whole experience much nicer. read more

I am not a usual Taylor Kraft client but I went there on a recommendation by a friend because my normal hairdresser doesn't do up-dos and I needed and up-do for my wedding day. I went for a consult ($90) where Danny, one of the stylists, literally washed and played with my hair for 20 minutes. I then went back for my wedding day, which I was told in advance was also going to cost $90. The hair-do was excellent but the suprise $150 charge at the end was not so lovely. I was late, running to the church, and feeling ripped off all at the same time. Not a good feeling when you are getting married in two hours. My 5 bridesmaids paid between $50 to $70 for their dos and I got the whopper $150 charge. I'm not quite sure how this worked?? I'm pissed about it! Make sure you know what you are in for before you head to this place. read more

Taylor is phenomenal! I have fine wavy hair and she really understands it - that's hard to find. She's quick and the time flys by when I'm there. read more