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STEM SALON

STEM SALON Walnut Creek

Hair salon in Walnut Creek, CA · 2 locations

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Stem Salon operates from two locations. The Walnut Creek salon sits in a busy retail area and is upbeat and lively. The Danville location is the boutique of the two, and the salon says it was designed to feel like a high-end luxury resort. Elizabeth Vawter is listed on the team page as founder and CEO. The salon has announced the opening of its Danville location.

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Stem Salon operates from two locations. The Walnut Creek salon sits in a busy retail area and is upbeat and lively. The Danville location is the boutique of the two, and the salon says it was designed to feel like a high-end luxury resort. Elizabeth Vawter is listed on the team page as founder and CEO. The salon has announced the opening of its Danville location.

Every visit starts with a consultation that covers your goals, your lifestyle, pricing, how much maintenance you want, and any inspiration you bring. Extension pricing is custom and is best confirmed at that consultation, and prices can shift with the products used. Stylists suggest products suited to your hair before the appointment ends. New guests get a follow-up email after their first visit. For most color services, arriving with clean, dry hair and little product buildup is recommended.

The color menu includes blonding, brunette and toning work, highlights, and grey coverage with blending. Grey coverage and blending tint is listed at $215, and a blow dry with luxury shampoo and blow out starts at $75. Keratin smoothing treatment starts at $400, according to the FAQ page.

Extensions are a major part of the menu. Options include hand-tied wefts, tape-in extensions, custom clip-ins, K-tip, and Halo Couture. The salon is listed as an IBE Certified Salon for hand-tied wefts. Hand-tied one-row new installs are listed at $410 plus the cost of hair, and K-tip whole-head work starts at $1,000, according to the FAQ page.

Cutting services include modern undone texture, long layers, shag or wolf cuts, 90s bouncy layers, and precision cutting. Guests can enjoy a few extras during their visit, including hand-crafted coffee, chilled rosé, iced Diet Coke, and clean-ingredient snacks. Luxury shampoos are given in shiatsu massage chairs, and a Comfort Menu offers complimentary touches. The salon also hosts client special events and pop-up vendors.

According to the salon, the team specializes in effortless, lived-in color and healthy, luxurious hair. Stylists are Mentor Stylists, Stylists, or Associate Stylists, and the stylists are described as committed to ongoing education.

Walnut Creek is upbeat and busy, while Danville is a relaxing, boutique space that the salon says was designed to feel like a high-end resort.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Blonding, brunette and toning work, highlights, and grey coverage with blending. Grey coverage and blending tint starts at $215.

  • Spot Highlight $225
  • Bleach + Tone $400+

Hand-tied wefts, tape-in, custom clip-ins, K-tip, and Halo Couture. Extension pricing is custom and confirmed at consultation.

  • Hairline $250+
  • Tape In 1 Pack $250
  • 1 Row Move Up $260
  • Filler (Sides) $300+
  • New Install- One Row $300
  • Hand Tied- Two Rows $400+
  • 1 Row New Install $410
  • New Install Hand Tied- One Row $410
  • New Install- Two Rows $500
  • Tape In 2 Pack $500
  • 2 Row Move Up $520
  • 2 Row New Install $670
  • New Install Hand Tied- Two Rows $670

Blow dry with luxury shampoo and blow out, starting at $75, and keratin smoothing treatment, starting at $400.

  • Keratin $400
  • Blow dry $75+
  • Grey Coverage + Blending Tint $215
  • Blow dry luxury shampoo and blow out $75+
  • Haircut existing clients $75+ / $150+
  • New client haircut $90+ / $190+
  • Mens haircut $100
  • Grey coverage tint $110 / $215
  • Toner $110+ / $160+
  • All over tint $200+ / $260+ / $300+
  • Hand tied one row move up $200+ / $250+
  • Tape in one pack $200+ / $300+
  • K-tips hairline $250+
  • Dimensional brunette $260+ / $305+ / $550+
  • Grey blending $300+ / $450+
  • Hand tied one row new install (plus cost of hair) $300+ / $410+
  • K-tips filler sides $300+
  • Keratin smoothing treatment $400+
  • Tape in two packs $400+ / $600+
  • Hand tied two row move up $500+
  • Hand tied two row new install (plus cost of hair) $670+
  • K-tips whole head $1,000+
  • 1 Row New Install + Cost Of Hair $410+
  • Full Highlight $450
  • 2 Row New Install + Cost Of Hair $670+
  • Tape In Per Sandwich $15/unit
  • Bang Trim $40
  • Mens Cut $135
  • Tape Ins 1 Pack $250
  • Smooth Filler $350
  • Hand Tied 1 Row New Install $385
  • Bleach And Tone Re-Touch $400
  • Custom Color/Vivi Color $500
  • Blow Dry / Luxury Shampoo + Blow Out $75+
  • Hand tied two rows move up $400+
  • Hand tied two rows new install (plus cost of hair) $500+
  • Low Light $180

Photos

  • Glossy blonde long layered hair result on a client
  • Dimensional brunette long wavy hair result on a client
  • Client with long blonde hair in salon beside Stem Salon sign
  • Smiling woman with wavy blonde hair result
  • Woman with brown balayage highlights smiling
  • Shelves of hair color boxes in salon
  • Woman with ash blonde long hair smiling
  • Close-up of long dark wavy hair with highlights
  • Stylist brushing client's blonde hair
  • Woman with wavy balayage hair looking down
  • Client with long wavy blonde balayage
  • Long dark hair with soft caramel balayage

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.stemsalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • IBE Certified Salon for hand-tied wefts
  • Consultation before every appointment, covering goals, lifestyle, and maintenance
  • Luxury shampoo and blow out in shiatsu massage chairs
  • Comfort Menu with complimentary touches during the visit
  • Follow-up email for new guests after their first visit
  • Two locations, with a busy Walnut Creek salon and a boutique Danville space
Good for
  • First visit
  • Hair extension clients
  • Grey coverage
  • Lived-in color
  • Guests who want a consultation before booking
  • Clients who want a pampered visit
Treats
  • Grey coverage
  • Lived-in color
  • Toning
  • Hair extensions
  • Blonding
  • Precision cuts
Techniques
  • Hand-tied wefts
  • Tape-in extensions
  • Custom clip-ins
  • K-tip
  • Halo Couture
  • Blonding
  • Toning
  • Grey blending
  • Highlights
  • Keratin smoothing treatment

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