Salon Essence 2040 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002

"Found Salon Essence via ClassPass since I was new to the area and it did not disappoint! Adriana gave me the perfect haircut - she listened to exactly what I wanted and even did some quick checks on length and layers during the haircut process. She was also super friendly and great to chat with. My hair was so light, soft, and shiny post cut and blow dry. Will be returning!"

"It's no exaggeration...Melanie is simply theeeeee most innately talented hair stylist I have ever encountered!! I've been "away" for the last several months and her haircut from early April is still maintaining its original shape, 4+ months later!! I'm so very grateful to have discovered Melanie and to enjoy every single haircut she so effortlessly bestows upon me every time I frequent her salon :) She's all about efficiency while providing consistently high quality services to the client in every sense of the word and expectations. I give thanks for you practically every day Melanie and I'm looking forward to seeing you shortly again. Essence Salon is a chic and beautifully energized salon - a true reflection of chic and beautiful from the inside out, owner Melanie!!!!!"

"I think Melanie Celis is the best. I have slightly longer than shoulder-length hair that requires some love (I wash and dry it daily!), and I am graying. Melanie has tamed my mane, added style that I love, and gets the color just right every time. I also just enjoy talking with her. Salon Essence is her place and it’s bright and cheerful in a way I appreciate."

"For the past year and a half I have been in search of a stylist who is a perfectionist after my former stylist, who I saw for over 15 years, retired. After giving two other stylists multiple chances, I moved on & found Melanie. What a difference a great stylist & cut make. Melanie not only does beautiful color work, but her cutting & finishing skills are fabulous! Melanie is friendly, a good listener, & her salon is tastefully done with no shortage of natural light. SO glad to have found her. She’s a keeper."

"Went into Salon Essence today to ask a few questions and they had an opening so I had a conversation with Melanie and then had my hair colored, glazed and cut. The color was perfect and totally covered my outgrown hair completely. The hair cut was spot on to what I was looking for and then to top it off, getting your hair glazed makes it look even better. My husband loved it as soon as I walked in the house! Many thanks to Melanie for a great job. I will see you again!!"