MBS Salon

MBS Salon works mainly in hair extensions and custom color, and serves clients from Mill Valley, Tiburon, Sausalito, Corte Madera, Larkspur, San Rafael and Greenbrae, as well as San Anselmo, Kentfield, Napa, Sonoma, Petaluma and Healdsburg. The salon describes itself as award-winning and as Marin's top destination for natural-looking hair extensions, and says its keratin bond extensions are among the most sought-after in Marin County.

Every service begins with a one-on-one consultation, and extension clients must have a consultation before booking. The extension process has four stages: the in-person consultation, color matching and custom blending, the installation day, and then aftercare and maintenance. Keratin bonds are placed one strand at a time and blended to suit each client's hair density, texture and tone. The salon describes them as lightweight, suited to fine to medium hair, and virtually undetectable. All extensions are made from 100% ethically sourced human hair. Extensions typically last three to five months, depending on lifestyle, the natural shed cycle, and hair density and texture. The salon offers scheduled maintenance appointments and aftercare guidance, and cancellations and rescheduling are handled by contacting the salon directly.

The salon also runs an Immersion day for novice stylists, who shadow Sara Pinckney in the salon. Immersion starts with a virtual prep call, includes a one-hour one-on-one with Sara at the end of the day, and is followed by a check-in call 30 days later. Beauty professionals can also sign up for the Mane List, which provides a free pricing guide.

Each extension is planned around the client's own hair, from the first consultation through color matching and strand-by-strand placement, with aftercare to keep the result looking natural.

The Mill Valley location aims for a refined, inviting feel, with attention paid to small details.