Fox + Stone Salon

I stopped by to book my Saturday appointment with Amy on a Thursday. When Saturday rolled around the receptionist remembered me by name which really impressed me. Maybe this is a Corte Madera thing, and if so I love it. She also brought me a huge cup of coffee (hmmm maybe she could tell I had woken up only 15 minutes earlier).
I was completely ready to chop off all my hair thinking it was dead but Amy took the time to look at the damage and think about what style frames my face best. She recommended leaving length and to my surprise a lot of my hair was actually healthy and just needs to be more moisturized.
I was also not sure whether to cut my bangs or let them grow — the ongoing struggle that everyone with bangs goes through. We commiserated about it for a bit and Amy suggested not cutting them just yet. She cleaned them up a bit, and said I could come any time before my next haircut and I could just get them cut if I changed my mind. It felt good not having to make the rush decision then and there.
I think this place is worth the try and could potentially be updated to a 5 in the future. I wish prices were cheaper but I do value the time and energy that they put into my hair and of course I value leaving the salon happy.

Alis is one of the best color and cutting artists out there. I’ve been to what are considered the best of the best … the most senior artists at top salons such as Vidal Sassoon and Toni and Guy to small boutique salons. But, hands down, Alis is absolutely the best. She is equally strong at color and precision cutting … I have very fine hair so everything shows. People often stop me to comment on my cut and color, and I always say it’s because of Alis. And, she is already so talented, but she continues to build her skill, going to classes to get new ideas as well!
I wouldn’t go to anyone else but Alis … she’s amazing.

Walking in the staff was friendly-​ish though no one told me to change into a robe. The haircut was not good. Very uninspiring and she did not listen when I said to take more off and give me layers. Just trimmed bottom. It’s fine, just something you could get at a much cheaper salon.

Normally, I don’t ever go to chic salons such as this one, as I’m far too much of a «just-​a-​trim» girl who takes issue with spending more $ 30 per cut. Plus, I have super thick and curly yet fine hair, which makes me all the more hesitant to trust anyone with my hair. However, with my upcoming wedding date, I knew I was going to have to invest in a show-​stopping cut and color, especially since the ends of my hair are still recovering from the days when I used to dye it black.
Enter Lizette.
She didn’t try to enforce a particular style upon me (as many do) and consulted my pinterest board before meeting for our initial appointment. She successfully gave me a shoulder-​length bob and bangs that look great — no matter if naturally curly or straightened.
I’ll be returning in a few weekends to get highlights done — so excited!

Best hair cut and color I have gotten in the last 10 years. Yes I finally found the best stylist out there. If you want to look like a million bucks go visit Alis, she is truly amazing!!!

Alicia is the absolute best! I am a super picky blonde and had been going to the same hair dresser for 7 years in Arizona, and then when I moved back home to the bay area 3 years ago I didn’t know of a good person. When I called into the salon I asked to be with someone who was really good at blonde highlights. They put me with Alicia and it has been gorgeous locks since then. She listens to exactly what you want while giving you realistic expectations. The color and the cut are always exactly what I want. I introduced two of my friends to her and they are hooked.
Thanks again Alicia and Fox and Stone Salon for being so amazing!

Love Fox + Stone and LOVE Amy! She is a dynamo with my color — She gives the perfect blonde every time and I am thrilled to have found her. She knows exactly the right color to prolong my touch ups and help to camouflage my… sigh…grey roots.
She is a gem and certainly knows her color! Thank you, Amy! Amy gives good blonde!
Christina is an amazing stylist and I can’t remember a time being more thrilled with a haircut! Seriously, she just knows what will work with your face, what is new and fresh and most importantly gave me a cut that I could actually style and make just as pretty as they day I left the salon (a rarity in my case) and oh my, the bow outs… amazing. Thank you, Christina!

Alis is a genius and one of the greatest people I’ve ever known. He will work wonders with your hair. Highly recommend. Amy is a newer stylist on the floor — but she is incredible! Watch this girl — she’s going to blow your socks off.

10 months in and 6000K on hair extensions, hair repair, blow outs, and it’s never ending. I still have another 3 years to go until my hair will ever be anywhere near where it was before this nightmare. The good news is that I do have a piece of the puzzle finally solved. After having the Bumble and Bumble people look at my hair in NY months back and having my friend there work to get to the bottom of what happened to my hair it was determined that the Concen-​straigt product wasn’t used on my hair, rather a type of Japanese straighter of some sort was used, which is why my hair never went back after the 100 washes (supposed to be 20 washes and it’s out). My hair was permanently straight because they used a permanent straighter that ruined my hair. The BnB people said the salon was likely trying to «move» crappy product out (thus the Groupon) and that is why they were so defensive and creating a smoke screen about me being crazy because they got caught. Recently I was in SF getting a blow out and the girl asked about my hair; I told the whole saga as usual and she said that she was a BnB rep for years and no way they used BnB on my hair rather a Japanese straighter-​Validation. She also said her friend had gone to work for A-​line in the last few months and told her they did things like that with the product. Mystery solved. I went in for a «smoother» for my frizzy/​curly hair and got a permanently straightening and damaging Japanese straightening process instead, which is why my hair started to fall out while I was still in the chair. I’m still assuming that Karma will do it’s thing and that the money they kept for ruining my hair must have been because they needed it. Every person I tell this story to is the most offended by Holly keeping my money and trying to get me to sign a waiver that I wont’ tell anyone.
In the last 10 months I’ve told this story to everyone I know in Marin and SF at every moment I could get the word out. Since my life involves a lot of upset about my hair (every time I look at it) I will continue to tell everyone in earshot about my campaign to keep this from happening to people at this place. Facebook and Twitter have been a useful tool in my campaign as well. I never read what Holly writes back to these posts as it’s all lies. I have the video of my hair to prove it, and each month I have a collection of all the burnt hair that falls out and looks like nuclear fallout.
Back to the life lesson-​when someone has a sale on hair products they suck-​When someone keeps selling you on a service even though you call 6 times with bad reviews from the internet and someone calls you back on their day off over and over to continually sell you on something although your gut says something isn’t right, Trust your gut, not the people with something to sell you.
Also, a consultation on your hair means nothing. Don’t think that going in and having a consult means that they know what they are doing. They just wanted to get my money. Trust your instincts no matter what kind of hard-​sell someone gives you. Doubt means don’t. Doubt means that your intuition is saying that someone cannot be trusted because they are going to use product on your hair that they want to get rid of and they are going to put their needs ahead of yours. Doubt means that you don’t know these people and they do not care about you. My intuition was right, and my trusting nature will cost me 6000K per year for the next two years for a total of about 18K all because I got a Groupon… Expensive lesson.

Alis is a genius. I came to her with orange hair (instead of the intended honey blonde) and a cut that did NOT suit my natural curls.
Because I have naturally thin, frizzy hair in a naturally very ashy brunette, I had worn it short for over a decade, thinking I could not pull off a longer, feminine style.
She has corrected my color and, for the first time in over ten years, has been able to guide it back into some length that’s actually beautiful.
Her personality is warm and friendly, and her professionalism is impeccable. She is a true artist with a passion for her craft. She sincerely enjoys helping her clients look and feel amazing.
She is booked for weeks out so if you want her, schedule well in advance. She’s worth the wait.

I am so excited about my haircut that I have to share! …
After 4 years of living in Marin County I have finally found my hair stylist! I saw Melanie for the first time on Saturday and she is amazing at what she does! She really takes the time to listen to your needs and works magic with your hair to achieve them! My hair is SO thick, coarse & frizzy that I was beginning to think I’d never really «love» it. But I was SO impressed by my haircut, it truly is the best cut I’ve had since leaving my favorite hair stylist in L. A, 7 years ago! She also gave me some great styling tips and recommended some products that really work wonders with my hair… I’ve got nothing but compliments since :)
I’ve been to many high end salons in Marin County and San Francisco and they don’t compare — I will definitely be sticking with Melanie from now on! Plus A-​Line Salon is super cute, in a great location with plenty of parking & everyone is very friendly… I am SO happy! :)

I’ve had bad hair salon experiences in the past, but needed a new professional cut from someone other than my mom! My experience at A Line really surprised me– but in a good way. After a casual drink (on the house), my tension about having my hair cut eased and I began to relax to the stylist Kelli as she massaged and washed my hair gently and thoroughly. The cut was great too! It gave volume to my thin areas and took volume from my too-​thick areas. My hair is really uneven which can be a challenge (hence the bad hair salon experiences) but she did everything as a pro should. Plus the price was within my budget, I’ll definitely be going back. Thanks Kelli!

I don’t really write many reviews, but I am just so excited about my new hairstyle.
I was in serious need of a hair change. I am a new mom and I just needed to get my groove back. My husband was so surprised with my change, that he has a new crush on me now. I knew A-​line was the place to go. Kelli gave me a killer new A line cut. I love it and I cant say it enough. I feel like a new woman. Kelli did a great job!
I love going to A line salon and I think the place looks so cute with it’s new facelift. Everyone is so nice there and I enjoy going in and leaving feeling like a million bucks. Thank you so much to Kelli and Holly.

Don’t hate me because I have fabulous hair, because I don’t. Left to its own devices my hair has the attitude of a thirteen-​year-​old girl. Enter Melanie Marie…
Melanie is a highly skilled, extremely professional stylist and colorist. She truly understands hair and really listens to her customers. She keeps my look fresh, stylish, and manageable without being too dramatic.
SF girls, don’t get in a tizzy because it’s in Corte Madera. A simple hop over the bridge, followed by a quick exit off 101 will get you there. There’s plenty of free parking with lots of cute shops along the way.

Lucky me, I have been looking for a new stylist and I happened to meet Hillary, saw she had rad hair and went to see her today. She gave me an excellent cut, some killer styling tips, and recommended a product to keep it going. The salon is cute and easy to get to (plentiful parking). Celeste, who checked me in and washed my hair, was also very friendly and welcoming. Love Hillary and the location — will drive from Guerneville (over an hour) to get here!

Never dull and always fabulous!
I have been seeing Lizette for years now. I always wanted a hair colorist/​stylist who would be willing to give their opinion on what I wanted done. With Lizette I can literally show up, tell her I’m in the mood for change, give her very general thoughts and let her take care of the rest! Every time I leave the salon I feel confident and excited for a fresh new me. Highly recommended!

I have been going to Alicia at A Line for about a year and a half — since I relocated to Marin — and I actually have started to like my hair again. After years of bleaching/​highlighting, my blonde hair had become brittle and dry and very thinned out. I thought that’s just the price you have to pay for blonde hair. I was so wrong.
Alicia has been amazing since day one. For my first appointment she took her time consulting with me, making sure we were on the same page and together we landed on some «hair goals.» It’s taken some time, but with Alicia’s skill and patience my hair is thick and healthy again and a gorgeous shade of blonde.
The salon is cute, they play fun music and the hairstylists are friendly and seem happy to be doing what they’re doing. Pricing is comparable to most CA salons. But price has kind of become an irrelevant factor. Healthy hair and awesome cuts and color are priceless.

Very groovy place. Lots of tattoos. But don’t let that intimidate you. They have a varied clientele from young to elderly with one thing in common — style for choosing A_​Line. I was drawn in when I noticed a fantastic haircut on one of my young daughter’s friends. Holly (the owner) is the best. I always walk out looking better and get compliments on my haircut.

I had my hair done by Kelli Reno a couple of weeks ago and just cant get enough of my hair. She did a cut and color for me and I have been getting complements about how healthy my hair looks. I was looking for someone who would be able to help give me a great look that didn’t take a lot of maintenance and up keep since I am an expecting mother. I was also concerned about the chemicals in the hair products while I am pregnant. She talked with me about specific products that she could use that I would be happy with while I am pregnant.
I am very happy to have found Kelli to be my hair stylist. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for a stylist that will be able to fit your needs and do a fantastic job!
Thank you again Kelli!

Alis is freaking fantastic! I just had a cut and color by Alis and I am so happy with my hair! I took in a photo for reference and we had a little consultation to make sure that we both were on the same page for color and cut style. Alis listened, asked questions, checked in to make sure she understood and then delivered the most amazing final product! The color is like milk chocolate that has been coated with luscious shine. The cut is beautiful, fun, easy to manage and versatile! Alis can set you up with feathers too. She has a really cool collection of sizes and colors.
For the shampoo I was handed over to the assistant. I don’t remember her name but she took her time, massaged my neck, let me relax and was very professional. The chairs at the wash stations are very comfortable too.
The staff is friendly. The product lines are really nice. The service was excellent. I will definitely go back to A Line.