Between color and cut, treatments and products, there’s a lot that goes into choosing the hair salon you want to entrust with your look. Fortunately, Marin has a lot of options on the table, whether you need a quick trim or a full highlights. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Aubree Hill – The Business of Beautiful (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Hair Salon picks, see below.
Our 2024 Beauty category sponsor is NorCal Plastic Surgery. View the rest of the Best of the County Beauty category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern | Central
Southern Marin
AP Luxe Salon
Mill Valley
An oasis in the heart of Mill Valley, AP Luxe was established by two women with a goal of providing a luxurious and indulgent experience. The staff is here to work with you, whether that’s taming frizzy hair or nailing tricky shades of blonde that less experienced stylists might turn brassy. They’re also known for their great use of Olaplex products and conditioning treatments. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
250 E. Blithedale Ave. Suite C, Mill Valley, 415.987.5893
Ash Hair Co.
Mill Valley
Ash Hair is a salon that offers everything from basic hair maintenance to bridal party styling. The team is attentive and qualified, with four stylists in rotation including the founder and owner. Their reviews include top ratings and rave reviews from clients, who recommend the atmosphere and execution (with the bonus perk of a mimosa on entry!).
641 E Blithedale Ave Suite B, Mill Valley, 415.888.8773
Aubree Hill, The Business of Beautiful
Mill Valley
“All About GOOD F*CKING HAIR.” Aubree Hill’s The Business of Beautiful powers women’s confidence and honors beauty through award-winning hair color and extension transformations. We can be so “in our heads” about our hair that we miss out on an entire world. Reveal the woman you know you are meant to be: confident, powerful and connected. The Business of Beautiful exclusively uses Great Lengths Extensions, known for being ethical, natural, comfortable, long-lasting and invisible, and the business is proudly B Corp Certified.
Mill Valley, 619.241.9266
DiPietro Todd
Mill Valley
Schedule up a consultation with DiPietro Todd and even your most avant-garde hair dreams will come true. Need a serious refresh? L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detoxes are offered here, meaning your hair will be healthy and clean down to the root. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (appointment only).
250 Camino Alto, Second Floor, Mill Valley, 415.388.0250
D&O Salon
Mill Valley
The list of services at D&O Salon is extensive. Next to cuts and styles, the salon offers wig cuts, luxury keratin treatments and gloss services. They also bring years of experience in the world of bridal beauty to the table, including styling, up-dos and makeup application. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
800 Redwood Hwy #220, Mill Valley, 415.389.8000
MBS Salon
Mill Valley
(Previously known as Manes by Sara)
Experience the luxury of MBS Salon, located downtown in the heart of Mill Valley. Led by Sara Pinckney, MBS Salon excels in Marin County’s beauty scene. Specializing in chic blondes, vibrant brunettes and seamless extensions. Established in 2020, MBS offers an unparalleled beauty experience!
34 Sunnyside Ave. Suite B, Mill Valley, 415.895.8778
Milvali Salon & Cosmetics
Mill Valley
Located in downtown Mill Valley, the cleverly named Milvali is the perfect place for pampering. Alongside bleaching, balayage and blowouts are services such as body waxing and microblading. Milvali also offers airbrush tanning to give you a perfect summer glow. Hours are Sunday through Monday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
3 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.0988
Revery Salon
Mill Valley
Revery was founded in 2012 by colorist Christine Donahue and offers its guests a place to relax, feel valued and be taken care of. Everything they do focuses on their belief that everyone can and should feel beautiful, and that one’s definition of beauty is highly individual and personal. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
138 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.326.5225
Salon Elle
Mill Valley
Salon Elle aims to reframe the mindset around hair, hoping to encourage inspiration and acceptance of the unknown. Stylist Elle Doerr focuses on the power of color and contrast to make clients feel their best. The salon’s whole team is flexible and capable, recommended for a natural but lasting look.
647 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.9291
Salon 96 Throckmorton
Mill Valley
With a variety of high-quality services to choose from, Salon 96 Throckmorton is a customer favorite. Located on Throckmorton Avenue in Mill Valley, the aesthetic ambiance, extremely skilled and attentive staff and satisfactory outcomes result in extremely satisfied customers leaving rave reviews.
96 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.936.4113
J. Roland Salon
Sausalito
J. Roland Salon started in San Francisco but has opened a new location in the heart of Sausalito. The new location opened in December of 2023 on Caledonia Street and has been proudly servicing Marin locals for the last few months, receiving rave reviews from customers along the way and promising the highest quality of service possible.
36 Caledonia St, Sausalito 415.392.2969
Christopher Salon & Home
Tiburon
Established in 2008, Christopher Salon & Home is inspired by the casual elegance of the Hamptons, blended with the unique atmosphere of the West Coast. The salon offers classic cuts alongside gentle hair washes and scalp massages, plus a variety of balayage treatments for that smooth, natural effect. Make sure to take a look at the keratin treatments as well! Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
88 Main St., Belvedere Tiburon, 415.435.0111
Central Marin
Cooper Alley
Corte Madera
Owners Rick and Ali Cooper have built their salon on three ideals: innovation, perfection and excellence. Between their creative approach to new coloring techniques to the skillful staff, you’ll walk away more than satisfied with your new look. Check out their referral bonuses, gift cards and memberships. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.
417 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.461.1146
Magnolia Avenue Salon
Larkspur
Along with a wide range of highlight options and balayage, Magnolia Avenue Salon also provides graying-reduction services and invisible bead extensions to add an extra oomph to any style. With board-certified and Balayage-certified colorists available, there’s no need to worry about quality. Hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
444 Magnolia Ave #101, Larkspur, 415.891.8258
Fox + Stone Collective
San Anselmo + Fairfax
Fox + Stone has a devoted clientele at its two locations in Fairfax and San Anselmo. In addition to Kevin Murphy’s ammonia-free hair color line, the salon also offers L’Oreal & Redken Shades EQ, is a Olaplex certified salon and has K18 treatments for damaged and over-processed hair. Fairfax hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. San Anselmo hours are Sunday through Monday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
564 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.295.7165 / 54 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA 415.295.7352
The Current Marin
San Anselmo
The Current Marin has been providing an elevated and creative salon experience to San Anselmo since 2009. This women-owned small business is dedicated to being a professional and high-end part of the community, and rave reviews prove that they’ve yet to disappoint. Set up a consultation to get a rundown of their highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Book in advance, as they can be fully booked a couple weeks ahead. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday.
703 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, CA, 415.991.5790
Brewer Phillips Hair Design
San Rafael
Founded in 2001, Brewer Phillips Hair Design carries out Ann Brewer’s vision of being Marin’s premier hair salon with a friendly and professional environment. Designers offer cuts and creative styling for men ad women based on the Yosh and Sassoon techniques. Since the salon opened, it has continued to innovate services, continue education with its customized training programs and offer the latest Brewer Phillips products. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
906 4th St, San Rafael, 415.485.1437
David James
San Rafael
The team at David James is run by David himself, who has been working as a hairdresser since the age of 17. After a decade of experience in the industry, he and his brother Daniel set up shop together in San Francisco and now also have an outpost in San Rafael offering all the same fantastic services. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
1018 B St, San Rafael, CA, 415.578.2803
Maison Maison Collective
San Rafael
The experienced stylists, colorists and extension specialists at Maison Maison cover a lot of ground. Partnerships with numerous brands, such as Playa and Olaplex, give them a wide range of luxurious products to work with and the assurance they’re using only the best of the best for your hair. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1323 4th St, San Rafael, 415.785.8377
Salon B
San Rafael
From frizz-reducing keratin treatments to hand-tied extensions, Salon B delivers excellent results. They’re a black-owned, cruelty-free business with a commitment to sustainability and the environment, with a holistic approach to styling and coloring. They also sell a variety of Salon B branded haircare products for those looking to take home environmentally friendly products to use on a regular basis. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
886 4th St, San Rafael, 628.888.5136
Best of the County Beauty Sponsor
Nor Cal Plastic Surgery
NorCal Plastic Surgery provides a personalized, goal-oriented approach to enhanced quality of life. Dr. Tim Rankin employs award-winning surgical techniques and provides consistently safe, high-quality outcomes.
Give us five local favorite places you like to go: Wellness, restaurants and activities?
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What do you love about Cosmetic Surgery?
I have the opportunity to help people maximize their quality of life and watching people achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding.
What are your top 3 favorite procedures to perform?
Facelift, facial fat transfer and breast lift.
If a patient is on the verge of surgery but not ready for a surgical procedure, any advice?
Surgery is a big step for any procedure, but I think that education is the key. I hear patients say all the time, “I was so nervous, but now I’m excited”. I think that with a little education, we can allay most fears and show patients that our approach is safe and that recovery tends to be faster than people realize.
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