Ryan Presley Salon

This review is for Cynthia, the best colorist I have even been to.
I had a highlight and a haircut done back in the winter with this stylist and have been wanting to review the great service I got.
The one thing that stood out for me is the time that Cynthia took to color my hair. The product she used was very gentle and felt like my hair stayed very healthy.
I am planning on going back to her for my color again this week hoping to be able to get in with a short notice.

Had an amazing massage with Melissa. She read my energy and gave me just what I needed. I will be going back to her, plus the salon is great too. I’ve gotten my hair done there a few times and there is tons of free parking!

While I cannot recall how long I’ve come to this salon, it was before the current management, which runs a good operation. I am here because of ML Parr, my hair colorist/​stylist. ML is simply one of the nicest, funniest and compassionate people on the planet and she does GREAT HAIR!!! I generally get color, highlights and a cut every 6 – 7 weeks and I leave with HAPPY HAIR every time! ML will not rush, push or neglect you, she really is incredibly skilled.
The salon has a number of stylists on staff and they all appear to be very good at their craft, but I can highly recommend ML. When your hair needs some help or if you just want to try something new, check this place out!

I love having my hair highlighted by Mary Sears. I have long hair, and Mary does a terrific job giving me all over highlights. She does a great job blending colors and high/​lo lights as needed to keep my hair from taking on a blasé, solid color. I have been coming to Mary every 7 – 8 weeks since I moved here one year ago. It is hard to find a good, affordable (by Bay Area standards) person who will do a nice job with long hair highlights. As a bonus, Mary is well traveled so she carries on interesting conversations while she is working on hair.

I called and specifically made an appointment with Mary Sears. I gave her a great review on Unilocal and she did not remember me. I brought in a picture of Julie Bowen with short shoulder-​length hair. She gave me the haircut that I asked for, but I didn’t like it. I thought it looked like a mullet, but I did not say that to her directly. I just asked her if she could layer it more so that the hair cut could frame my face. She seemed very defensive.
When she finished my haircut she asked me to pay her directly. I pulled out my debit card and she says she only accepts cash. She charged me $ 60.00 and told me send her a check.
I am less than impressed with her customer service and I will not be coming back.

how cute is this salon! and dorene… amazing!
although it’s been years since i’ve had a good facial, this BY FAR was the best facial i’ve had to date.
when i scheduled my appointment, i was told by the receptionist «you are in for a treat.» sure maybe he was paid to say that but i can vouch he was not kidding. dorene’s hands are like magic. i left the salon feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and educated. dorene knows her skin! since then my skin has never looked better.
great location, great staff, great products and great service. 5 stars well earned.

I don’t trust just anyone with my hair, so why should I trust just anyone with my son’s? My son had hair down his back until this past summer when he had to lop it off for his freshman year at De La Salle due to their «dress code». My son has curly hair so it’s not just a straight forward simple cut. David has been so wonderful, he listens, really listens to my son’s idea’s/opinions about his hair and the look he’s going for. every single time we see him. David is very engaging, has a darling sense of humor and quick wit. When he found out my son was learning guitar he pulled his guitar out and played him a tune. We always enjoy our time with David and my son always walks out happy with his cut and smile on his face… and if you have a 14 year old you know that’s no easy feat! LOL! As a side note David cuts and colors my mom’s hair too and it always looks fabulous! If you’re looking for a new stylist David’s your man!

I agree with previous Unilocal review. Cynthia Terry is wonderful. My color and cut looks great. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it. I highly recommend her. I’m so glad I found her.

A livingsocial deal for an all over color with Cynthia brought me here and it was one if the best buys I’ve made! Cynthia was the friendliest hairdresser I’ve met and there were no awkward silences where you’re left humming to yourself or wondering if its ok to talk about anything personal. Or when they offer you a magazine you’re thinking oh she probably doesn’t want to talk. Or when you have to endure obnoxious conversation between your hairdresser and her coworker or her coworker’s client about the neighbours next door! Ugh. No… Cynthia was very nice and a pro! She made suggestions and wasn’t afraid to offer her opinions. She steered me away from a potential disastrous hair decision without making me feel stupid or being a bossy knowitall and I ended with just what I wanted! Everyone here is just really nice and they create a very pleasant and professional environment to be in!

Great vibe! Alma Bella means Beautiful Soul… People do look kind here! ^_​_​_​^

Bad experience with this salon!
If you are thinking of getting a LivingSocial or Group Voucher for this place — think again… its almost impossible to make an appointment when you tell them you have a voucher that you would like to use. They gave me a hard time making an appointment and when I was 10 mins late — just refused to accommodate me and refused to reschedule my appointment. Person on the phone was very rude as well.
Total waste of my money and my time… if I could not give it any star I would cause I’m very disappointed in their customer service.

I used to get my hair done at places like super cuts, etc. until I saw Cynthia walking through the mall and asked who did her hair. She told me she was a styllist and gave me her card. I WILL NEVER go to anyone else because not only is Cynthia Super Good at color, she is extra friendly and listens to me when I say I want my hair like this or that. No horror story where I went in for a trim and left with 6 inches missing. The staff are extrememly friendly and give you mochas and coffees while you wait. The atmsophere is so friendly I felt like part of a family on my first visit. Everyone is always complimenting my hair! I love Alma Bella and I HIGHLY reccommend Cynthia!

I have had a serious history with hair. Bleached, cut, blown out, highlighted– you name it. Everything except a perm. So my hair is quite damaged. I came to Jennifer H. with bleached hair with green and purple highlights (which I loved) and crazy layered longish hair. But, I have a big interview with a large corporation next week and needed a quick hair makeover. I need something cute, fun, but conservative.
She selected the perfect color (Copper Red) and the perfect cut (layered A Line) to transform my hair into party time semiprofessional to big leagues business lady in an hour. She was amazing. Jennifer is sweet, gentle, and listens to what you want and makes really great suggestions. She has been cutting hair for ten years and it shows.
She has been recently absent due to an injury I guess– but she is back and better than ever! The salon itself is nice– ample parking, free Americanos, and they sell the best products as well. Nice group of ladies. I love Alma Bella!!!

I found this place from a living social deal. I just moved from Oakland to Walnut Creek and was looking for a salon close to home. I am so glad I found this gem! It’s tucked away near the ²⁴⁄₆₈₀ freeway and the parking is free and easy. Cynthia was my stylist and she is awesome! Super friendly and great with hair! I didn’t quite know what wanted to do with my hair other than layers and highlights. She helped me pick great colors and cut my hair perfectly! I love that I didn’t feel like she was rushing through my appointment and she really listened to what I wanted. I definitely recommend her and have found my salon (and stylist) for years to come! Thank you!

I followed my hairstylist, Mary Williams, to what was formerly Russel Allen and now Alma Bella. I would follow Mary anywhere, because she is awesome! But, overall, Alma Bella is a great salon. It’s a one, stop shop for me, I almost live there (I know, it’s sad). But, besides Mary, I use Tammie for a manicurist (Best manis and pedis ever) and Dorene for waxing, she’s fantastic! The new owner, Jaime has done a great job sprucing up the place and everyone is so friendly and helpful… they are like family. I love the girls at the front desk, too! Rachael and Tawny are GREAT and fun to talk to when I have to wait for Mary. :) I would (and have) told anyone to come here.

I came here to get a wash, cut and blowdry from a living social deal. This place is kinda tucked away next to the freeway, and I would never have ever found it if I was just hanging around Walnut Creek, since I only go to the mall and once in a blue moon to dinner or bars at night. The place is cute and has plenty of magazines. The receptionist was nice and so was my stylist, Cynthia. I really like places that don’t take forever to do haircuts, and my hair appointment probably took around 30 — 40 minutes. Not bad, I really like to be in and out with great quality and Cynthia did a great job! She blow dried my hair and straightened it. The serum she used smelled extra yummy!
I set up my next appointment with Cynthia for highlights, so hopefully she does a another great job =)

I’ve been going to see Jennifer Hogan since her days at Suburbia and she’s always done an excellent job both cutting and coloring my hair. She’s a true professional, curious, and has a wide array od atyles and methods at her disposal. My hair is super thick and hard to manage, but she makes me look great. Cheers.

I got a great Living Social deal: $ 35 for wash, cut, and style. I arrived about 10 minutes early for my appointment. The lady at the front desk was very nice and offered me something to drink while I waited. The waiting area had a big comfy couch to sit on and magazines to browse through.
Jennifer was my stylist, and she was very straight to the point and skilled in her craft.
What i liked best about having Jennifer cut my hair was how careful she was to not go too short. I emphasized that the last salon I went to cut my bangs too short. She was very careful not to go too short. She even asked me numerous times if the length was okay. You can always cut shorter, but you can never go back once it’s too short. I really appreciated her diligence and attention to detail.
I was in and out of the salon in less than 30 minutes. There’s plenty of street parking outside the salon. I really recommend this salon if you’re in the Walnut Creek area.

I give this place 3 ½ stars.
Living Social had a great deal for this salon, so I bought the deal and made an appointment.
I got the hair cut and hair dye deal and the stylist did a great time. The salon is huge and and the people at the front desk are super friendly. They even sell bags and jewelery and give out complimentary drinks.
My only complaint about this place is my stylist complaining about me using the deal I bought. She said the hair dye she was using on me cost more then the discount deal. She went on to say how expensive it cost to lease the place, and blah blah blah. She made me feel terrible and upset. I wanted to say how upset she was making me feel, but I didn’t want her to screw up my hair.
As much as I would want to go back, her complaining about the discount just ruined my experience with them.
I STILL WOULD RECOMMEND this place, because they are friendly and do a great job, just don’t use coupons or discounts.

Finding a good stylist is a challenge. I have thin hair with a widows peak. That’s just double trouble for anyone. We all want thick beautiful hair right?
My girlfriend recommended Jamie at Russell Allen — and I’ve been coming ever since. Jamie is able to look at my mop & make some miraculous upgrades every time I see her. I typically get a cut & highlight, which is accompanied by fun conversation. The time flies by & she’s always willing to squeeze me in at some odd hour that works with my schedule.
The salon is very nice, and they have a fair amount of beauty items you can purchase. I haven’t tried any of their other services, but certainly will when I need it.
Jamie’s always on time, there is plenty of parking, and I like my hair when I leave. Thumbs up!