Magnolia Avenue Salon
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KERASTASE!
At Magnolia Avenue Salon, we use only the best and highest quality haircolor products. Our expertly trained stylists will provide beautiful, trendy new styles, or tried and true classics. 100% Guarenteed! When you can get this beautiful in Marin, Why go the City? With years of experience and continuing education, our dedicated staff is ready serve you and your beauty needs. We will help you decide the best look, and deliver just the right services to achieve it. Our comfortable, relaxed atmosphere is designed to make you feel great! Come see us soon.
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Customer Reviews (71 reviews)
fairbanks22
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2009I have been going to Russ for over 15 years. I went from having old fashioned hair cuts to modern cuts. The color always looks natural. He always listens to what you want and will let you know if that will work. I never feel... (more)
blondie115
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2009I have been a client of Amanda's for the past 3 years & i've never been less then 100% satisfied with my highlights & cut! i have delicate fine blonde hair and Amanda takes her time to make sure my hair is PERFECT and never... (more)
drpat
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2009It is not easy to style my graying, longish, curly hair - but Amanda made it fabulous! She listened carefully to the look I wanted - professional but feminine - and patiently crafted it - cut, color, not to forget... (more)
hopefaithandlove
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2009I went in here a few months ago asking for LOWlights and a few highlights blended in. The receptionist told me she was booking me with a professional who had been in the business for years. The owners daughter Amanda... (more)
BBRIGHT
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2009Mai listened to me and knew how picky I was. I never enjoyed myself better and really loved her work and her attention to detail. My color was over processed when she 1st met me,and she listened to me and only did what was... (more)
Cheumise
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2009Mai has been doing my hair and nails for at least five years. Because of her caring demeanor, I followed her here from her prior workplace at Bon Air Shopping Center. Prior to meeting Mai, I did my nails and hair at all... (more)
Aidaco
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2009I went in for a color treatment with Mai Quan. Besides ignoring my request and choosing her own colors, she burned my hair, dripped chemicals down my face which have left permanent marks. At first the owner, Karen... (more)
dezine
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2009Thank heavens I found this place! I'd been bouncing around from salon to salon for a couple of years, occasionally getting a decent cut, or a good color here and there, but no place where I really felt at home. I just got... (more)
LMC3
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2009Karen has been highlighting and coloring my hair for almost 10 years. I found her by simply looking for the person with the best color highlights (very natural) and asking who she used for hair cut and color. She used... (more)
cooscoos
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2009What are you all talking about? Karen coloured my hair and now it has been so overprocessed that it is the texture of straw and the colour is horrible. It looks just awful; a real disaster. It's a terrible colour, even... (more)
BxB
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2009I have never had such a fabulous hair cut! I have had no 'bad hair days' in between hair cuts for the past two years with Russ Bard. He is a super styler and colorer. Each time I walk out of the salon, I know I will not have a... (more)
Calico
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2009See Antonio for the Best haircut and Amanda for Great color! I strongly recommend Magnolia Avenue Salon especially to those like me that are looking for unpretentious, friendly professionals. My hair is greying... (more)
jjpicante
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2009Before I experienced Karen's talents... I didn't realize I was just tolerating the way my hair looked - now I love it! Karen has a real gift - she's a great listener! You tell her what you're seeking and she delivers. She... (more)
PatR
on Citysearch May 15, 2009Fabulous cut! Wonderful personality and sweet as can be! Love my new high lights! I've been to Pang 3 times and will not go to anyone else! Strongly recommend Pang!! (more)
ladydash
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2009This experiece was so special in that I didn't have an appointment and the owner of the salon stayed late on a Saturday night to take care of my cut and color. This is the most generous and thoughtful act any one in the... (more)
gradalis
on Citysearch Feb 01, 2009I recently learned of Magnolia Avenue Salon through word of mouth. I needed a new sylist, so I made an appointment for a foil and cut. Let me tell you, Karen is a real pro; she did a great job with my hair. She has a terrific... (more)
bosko1
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2009I have never been this happy with my hair in years!!! Karen is a color master....I have never gotten so many compliments about my highlight, color and cut. My husband has even said never to change whatever I'm doing.... (more)
Diane49
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2008I have been going to San Francisco for years to get my hair cut. I've tried several stylists in Marin, but never got the cut I wanted. I'm so happy to have found Karen and her Magnolia Avenue Salon. She has cut my hair four... (more)
brio778
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2008I was excited to have Karen color and cut my hair because of all her "great reviews", but my experience did not measure up to all the hype and cost! The hair color she gave me did not match the picture she chose or her... (more)
kccjn
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2008I found the salon on this site and booked an appointment. As soon as I walked through the door, I was welcomed and made to feel very comfortable. The salon was very professional and warm at the same time. Karen knew... (more)
HBIW
on Citysearch May 27, 2008Walking into the salon, Karen Davis immediately made me feel warm with her personable style. This is a cozy salon, no pretentiousness about it and Karen is a perfectionist! My hair glistened after the service and... (more)
tinalg
on Citysearch May 09, 2008Russ has been cut and coloring my hair for over 10 years.When I first came to Russ my hair was fried.He advised me to change products that were more gentle and had a more natural color.My job is in the public eye and he... (more)
thelynx
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2008Russ Bard is one of those really rare finds - a truly talented stylist who gets to know you and your hair and GIVES YOU WHAT YOU WANT - or a convincing explanation of why you can't do it. Since discovering Russ through a... (more)
alicia608
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2008I have gone to Russ for quite awhile now and recommend him to everyone. He gives me a great haircut and highlights every time. I have received more complements on my hair since going to him. He takes the time to discuss... (more)
tchicounette
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2008I got the worst haircut ever from here. I am much younger than the regular clients but walked out with the same haircut! I was disappointed that I paid $70 for a haircut my boyfriend could have given me. Prior to cutting... (more)
tweeps
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2007If you need a gorgeous haircut, I highly recommend Karen. I'm very happy with the time and care she took - I'm very happy! (more)
zinlavu
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007Russ is a genius with hair color and styles. Magnolia Salon is elegant, and relaxed. I highly recommend! (more)
candice912
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2007i got the best haircut ever yesterday...karen is fantastic.....did a wonderful job ...her apprentice daughter amanda did the best hairdry ever ( the fiter won't let me write bl#w out ..an inappropriate word) my... (more)
gingercarrierikohlman
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2007I had gone to the same hairdresser for 25 years and had to find a new one so I was SCARED! especially since my hair is all white and I wear it brown /blonde -- I found Russ at this salon in Larkspur off Citysearch andhe is... (more)
sarahbt98
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2007Karen (as I like to tell her) is a hair genius : ) Not only does she do amazing color--but she's also given me the best cuts I've ever had. My hair is long and wavy and many of my past stylists have had a hard time cutting it.... (more)
dean_ramsden
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2007Russ Bard at Magnolia Avenue Hair Salon has been my color and hair stylist for over two years, and I've been delighted with his work. My white hair is a challenge to color, but Russ has consistently dedicated himself to... (more)
hstoddar
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2007Russell is a "color wizard"! I'd recomend Magnolia Ave Salon to everyone, and I frequently do. This is my choice for the BEST salon in all of the Bay Area. (more)
kayla3
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2007I HAVE BEEN GETTING HIGHLIGHT FOR 20 YEARS AND RECENTLY HAD SOMEONE RUIN MY HAIR (ie, from golden sunshine to carrot orange!!) MY THREE YEAR OLD STARTED EACH DAY SAYING, "YOUR HAIR IS ORANGE"...I HEARD THROUGH THE... (more)
annielynn
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2007I went to Magnolia because of all the rave reviews on this site...but I'm convinced now that the other responses are fake. I think they must be made by the salon staff because they are all so totally off from the reality... (more)
christinaalexandra
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2007I'm truely thrilled to find this salon. After moving to the Bay Area five years ago I've had a terrible time replacing my stylist of many years. It seemed as if I was doomed to have mediocre hair. I found Magnolia Avenue... (more)
noflex12
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2007Low-key, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. Very personalized attention to client requests and continuing client satisfaction. I'm new to the salon but so far very good results, all moving in the right direction.... (more)
magnolia1133
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2007I love magnolia salon because of it location, the quality, creativity, and professionalism. I have been a client since the shop opened, and have always recieved compliments about the color, cut, and stylishness of... (more)
colorist47
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2007I've been seeing Karen since 2002. She describes herself as "master colorist", but not only does she do great color, she does great hair! She just seems to understand the nature and texture of hair and what fits best... (more)
flcsw
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2007Seeing the sign for color specialist, I came to Karen with troubled color and unhealthy hair. I had spent time and much money in the hands of a pricy, exclusive salon and was not happy with the results. The color I came to... (more)
pennypogue
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2007I have always been very picky when it has come to my hair which is maybe why I rarely leave salons very happy but since I have been going to Karen I have been extremely happy with the results every time. She cuts and... (more)
tate2jy
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2007For two years I have had the good fortune of being a client at Magnolia Salon. As I pack to move out of state, it occurred to me how much I will miss my hairdresser, Russ Bard. He is the most highly skilled hairdresser I have... (more)
gussiej85
on Citysearch Mar 07, 2007Karen, the owner of magnolia avenue salon, did the most marvelous job EVER on my hair! i have worked in salons, gotten my hair done all over marin and the city and no one has ever done my hair as well as karen. here's my... (more)
tracy7
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2007Gigi Renee transformed my hair from brunette to beautiful golden blonde. She spent extra time on my hair because that's what it needed. She put in 3x the amount of foils, and my hair turned out looking so natural. In... (more)
charphilly
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2007I have been going to Magnolia Salon since it opened eight years ago. It's a very comfortable and relaxed environment. Karen Davis is an outstanding stylist/colorist who is always very responsive to my requests. She... (more)
ginahamill
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2007Gigirenee left Marin County for a few years and I had to make do. But now she is back and I am so happy!!! It is so nice to have her back. I don't have to worry anymore about the results of my haircolor. Gigirenee always knows... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2007Women and men interested in beautification can get their hair cut, blown out, curled and colored at this glamour salon. (more)
debbie55555
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2007Don't even think about going to the city. this is the place to be for color, cut, highlights and service. (more)
davidddddd
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2007Been seeing Karen for years. I'm over 90% grey and she does a fabulous job covering all of it. Her highlights are natural, gorgeous and glossy. I've never gotten so many compliments on my hair. Really... stopped in the... (more)
darlingdaria
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2007Karen did an amazing job putting highlights into my overtreated hair. I would highly recommend the salon to anyone, but particularly if you have a specific color challenge. They are color experts. Even though I am... (more)
amanda_riley
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2007karen is the most amazing hair dresser!!! the salon is very proffesional and relaxing... i even like to come hangout when i dont have a appointment !!! I 100% RECOMMEND KAREN (more)
nd17
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2007Best highlights! Great products and a welcoming environment. Karen is great with highlights/color and styling. (more)
sansome
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2007Karen has a great eye for hair color and selecting exactly the right shades to flatter your skin. I've been going to Magnolia Avenue Salon for 4 years and I've seen Karen and her staff give beautiful haircuts and colors... (more)
kathmandu1
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2007Karen is by far the best colorist in the county...Thanks karen. I love the attention I get in this cozy salon and the quality is amazing. I've been going to Karen for three years and my color and cut are always... (more)
jeanfarrlow
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2007Gigirenee is my new Hairstylist!!!!! I am so happy that I finally found someone who doesn't take 3 hours to color and cut my hair, listens to what I say about what I want, and gives me the desired results. How refreshing.... (more)
ck94901
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2007Finally, after years of trying dozens of salons in Marin (and traveling to the city when I gave up), I found a terrific salon! Karen at Magnolia Avenue Salon is wonderful. Personable, professional, experienced.... (more)
tiggie
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2007I have been a customer of this fabulous salon for two years and I've never been more pleased particularly with the very attentive and personable service. Karen Davis is the most absolute accomplished colorist I have... (more)
canna
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2007This is a great salon. Karen and Gigirene are phenominal hair artists. Thank you for making it so easy for me to get my color and more done. I don't even have to cross the bridge anymore.... (more)
rcliff
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2007Karen does a beautiful job on color. Her salon has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. I notice that all her clients leave with beautiful highlights and color. She compliments the style of each client--nothing... (more)
lauracappy
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2007I'm new to Marin, and found Magnolia Avenue Salon through Google. When I called, I made an appointment with Gigirenee and hoped for the best! I have thick hair and many stylists aren't sure what to do with it. I... (more)
cityjudy
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2007Karen is an accomplished colorist and responsive to client's concerns and requests. Good neighborhood service and experience on a par with any offered in the county. (more)