Best Salon Near Dublin, CA | Kinsley + Mane Hair and Extension Lounge
Custom Balayage, NBR Extensions, and Tri-Valley Color Correction | Serving Dublin Since 2012
Welcome to Kinsley + Mane: Dublin's Go-To Luxury Hair and Extension Lounge
Welcome to Kinsley + Mane Hair and Extension Lounge, the salon Dublin and the surrounding Tri-Valley area have been turning to since 2012. The salon sits at 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1 in Alamo, California, a thirty-minute drive from Dublin, north on I-680 to the Stone Valley Road exit. This is the area's destination for Natural Beaded Row hand-tied hair extensions, custom balayage and lived-in color, and precision women's haircuts, all built around your hair, your goals, and your schedule.
Ashley Pollard founded this salon with one purpose: build a space where Dublin clients feel heard, where the work holds up to the standard the East Bay deserves, and where every appointment is treated as the start of a long-term relationship rather than a transaction. That intention has not changed. What started as Ashley Pollard Hair Studio became Kinsley + Mane, and the clients from Dublin and across the Tri-Valley responded. Over a decade later, the salon is still the first name that comes up when local residents want hair they are proud of.
Dublin sits at the intersection of the Tri-Valley tech corridor and Bay Area family suburbia. The Hacienda Crossings shopping center, the Dublin BART station, and the newer neighborhoods around Tassajara Road have built a young, affluent, busy population. Our Dublin clients tend to be working in tech, in healthcare, or in family-leadership roles, and the salon visit needs to fit a tight calendar.
Location: 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1, Alamo, California 94507
Phone Number: 925.433.9062
Hours:
- Mon, Tue, Wed: 9am to 7pm
- Thu: Closed
- Fri & Sat: 9am to 7pm
- Sun: Closed
Why Kinsley + Mane Is the Best Salon Near Dublin, CA
Dublin clients are accustomed to high-quality service across most of their lives, except sometimes their salon. The closest options to home tend to be franchise chains, and the work falls below the standard our Dublin clients expect from the rest of their providers. We become the answer to that gap.
For NBR extensions, Dublin clients tend to be busy professionals who want length and density without a daily styling routine. Hand-tied wefts on the bead system fit that requirement. Wash, air-dry, brush. The hair stays where it should and the routine does not eat the morning.
For lived-in balayage, the Dublin client is usually a working mom or a young executive who can spare four hours every ten weeks but not four hours every four weeks. The hand-painted technique is built around that pace, and the gloss-and-tone refresh midway through keeps the color from drifting.
Natural Beaded Row Hand-Tied Hair Extensions for Dublin Clients
Hand-tied NBR extensions are the specialty Kinsley + Mane has built over more than a decade. We use a bead-attached weft system, no glue, no tape, and no heat. The wefts move with your natural hair and the install does not damage the underlying texture. Tech-corridor scheduling, low-maintenance NBR extensions for busy professionals, and lived-in balayage built for ten-week intervals. The first conversation is always a consultation, and we will tell you if your hair pattern is not the right fit for the method.
Hand-Painted Balayage and Lived-In Color
Balayage at our salon is hand-painted, slow, and built around your natural hair pattern. The technique lifts color softly, the gloss controls tone, and the cut grows out cleanly. Dublin clients tend to stretch eight to twelve weeks between full appointments, with optional gloss refreshes in between. Alicia, Brooklyn, and Jazmin lead the color program.
Precision Haircuts and Dry-Detail Finishing
Brooklyn leads the cutting program. Every cut starts with a hair-pattern read, a face-shape assessment, and a clear plan for how the cut will grow out. The dry-detail finish at the end is what holds the shape between appointments. Dublin clients book six to twelve weeks apart on cut, depending on length and growth pattern.
Color Correction and Repair
If you have arrived at a color you did not want, we can usually take you out of it. Box-dye removal, brassy-blonde correction, banded highlights, and over-processed bleached hair are the most common color-correction projects we take on. The plan is honest about what is achievable in one session versus what takes a careful sequence of appointments. Dublin clients with color-correction needs should expect a thorough first consultation before we book the corrective work.
Directions from Dublin to Kinsley + Mane
The salon is at 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1, Alamo, California 94507. From Dublin, take I-680 North past San Ramon, exit at Stone Valley Road, and head east a mile to Alamo Plaza at the corner of Danville Boulevard. The salon is in Suite C-1. Free parking is available on both levels of the Alamo Plaza lot. Many Dublin clients pair the appointment with errands at the Plaza or a coffee at one of the neighborhood cafes.
Full Service Menu
Every service at Kinsley + Mane is built around a deep consultation, hand-painted technique where applicable, and a full finish before you leave the chair. Pricing reflects the experience level of your stylist and is confirmed during your consultation.
Natural Beaded Row Hand-Tied Extensions
- NBR Consultation: Full hair-density assessment, color match, and fitting plan.
- NBR Full Set Install: Hand-tied wefts attached with beads, no glue, no heat.
- NBR Move-Up: Maintenance every six to eight weeks to keep wefts seated correctly.
- NBR Color Refresh: Re-color or re-tone wefts to match changing natural hair color.
Hand-Painted Color and Lived-In Color
- Custom Balayage: Hand-painted lift built to grow out cleanly.
- Lived-In Color: Soft, low-contrast color with a natural grow-out pattern.
- Foilyage: Hybrid of foil and balayage for brighter dimensional blondes.
- Highlights: Traditional foil work for face-framing or full-head lift.
- Single-Process Color: All-over root color or solid tone refresh.
- Color Correction: Box-dye removal, brassy blonde correction, color migration repair.
- Gloss and Toner: Demi-permanent shine and tone refresh between full color services.
Precision Haircuts and Styling
- Women's Precision Cut: Tailored cut with dry-detail finishing for face shape and texture.
- Layered Cut and Long-Hair Shaping: Maintenance for long hair and lived-in layers.
- Blowout: Full wash and finish styling for events or special occasions.
- Bridal Trial and Wedding-Day Styling: On-site or at-salon styling for the bridal party.
Treatments and Repair
- Olaplex and Bond-Building Treatments: Repair work for over-processed hair.
- Deep Conditioning Masque: Saturating treatment for color-treated and extension-friendly hair.
- Scalp Treatment: Targeted scalp work for sensitivity, density, and balance.
Meet Your Style Team
Every stylist at Kinsley + Mane brings a different specialty to the chair. The team has trained across the Bay Area and beyond, including formal certifications in Natural Beaded Row, Wella, Schwarzkopf, and Oribe. Every appointment starts with a full consultation, and we are happy to introduce you to the right stylist for the result you want.
Ashley Pollard, Founder and Master Extension Specialist
Ashley founded the salon in 2012 and has built her career around hand-tied NBR extensions. She is a Certified NBR Educator and works primarily with long-term clients on extension installs, move-ups, and color refreshes. Read Ashley's full bio.
Alicia Gudino, Senior Color and Extension Specialist
Alicia's color work is the reason most of her clients walk in the door. She specializes in hand-painted balayage, lived-in color, and color correction for clients arriving from box-dye or over-processed history. Read Alicia's full bio.
Brooklyn, Senior Stylist and Cutting Specialist
Brooklyn cuts hair the way the rest of the team paints color. Her precision haircuts and dry-detail finishing have made her one of the most-booked stylists for clients moving into a new shape. Read Brooklyn's full bio.
Eva, Stylist and Bridal Specialist
Eva leads the bridal program. From the bridal trial through the wedding day, she handles the entire arc of styling and is the team's primary on-site stylist for vineyard and venue weddings. Read Eva's full bio.
Jazmin, Stylist and Color Specialist
Jazmin works across cut, color, and extensions, and is the team's emerging color specialist for clients looking for editorial and dimensional results. Read Jazmin's full bio.
The Kinsley + Mane Experience for Dublin Clients
The salon is built to feel like a private, calm space. The lighting is soft, the music is low, and the conversations stay between you and your stylist. Dublin clients tell us the difference between Kinsley + Mane and the closer options is the time the team takes. We do not run on a thirty-minute appointment grid. The work takes the time it takes, and the result is the result.
Every appointment starts with a consultation. Whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth, your stylist will check in on what is working, what has changed, and what you want this visit. The formula notes from your last appointment live in our system, but the conversation never assumes anything.
The retail wall holds the full Oribe line. We are an authorized Oribe stockist and our team has trained directly with Oribe educators. If you want product recommendations after your service, ask your stylist or the front-desk team. We are happy to walk through your routine and tell you what fits, what does not, and what is worth your spend.
Client Testimonials from Dublin and the Tri-Valley
Priyanka S. - Dublin
"I work in tech and travel constantly. The salon understood that I need an appointment that runs on time and a result that holds up across two weeks of overseas travel. They deliver."
Anjali K. - Dublin
"My NBR extensions have changed my mornings. I used to spend forty minutes blowing out my hair. Now I air-dry and brush."
Maria H. - Dublin
"My daughter and I both come here. She had her first lived-in balayage at sixteen, and I had my color correction done at the same visit. Multi-generational, multi-service, one salon."
Janelle T. - Dublin
"I had been to the closer Tri-Valley salons. None of them did NBR at the level I needed. The drive is worth it."
Erica N. - Dublin
"Brooklyn cuts my hair every twelve weeks and it holds shape the entire time. I have never had that consistency before."
Frequently Asked Questions from Dublin Clients
How does the drive from Dublin compare to closer salons?
Thirty minutes from central Dublin via I-680. The drive is meaningful but predictable, and the work has been the determining factor for our Dublin clients who have tried both the closer options and us.
Do you take walk-ins for Dublin clients?
We are appointment-only. Our schedule fills two to three weeks in advance, so we recommend booking online or calling 925.433.9062 once you know your date.
What is Natural Beaded Row hand-tied extension?
Natural Beaded Row is a hand-tied weft extension method attached with small beads instead of glue, tape, or heat. The beads anchor the wefts to your natural hair, distributing weight evenly and avoiding the damage that comes with bond-based methods. NBR is the method we have built our extension program around since 2012.
How long do extensions last?
The wefts themselves typically last six to twelve months with proper care. Move-up appointments are needed every six to eight weeks to reposition the rows as your natural hair grows. We schedule those during your initial consultation.
How does lived-in color differ from traditional highlights?
Lived-in color is hand-painted, low-contrast, and built to grow out cleanly. Traditional highlights use foils, are higher-contrast, and require touch-ups every six weeks. Lived-in color clients tend to stretch eight to twelve weeks between appointments.
Do you do color correction?
Yes. Color correction is one of our most-booked services. The first appointment is always a consultation with a strand test, and the plan usually takes two to three sessions over a few months. We are not the cheapest option for color correction, but we are the option that gets it right.
What products do you use?
We use Wella and Schwarzkopf for permanent and demi color, Redken Shades EQ for glosses, Olaplex and K18 for bond repair, and the full Oribe line for retail. We are an authorized Oribe stockist and the product line is available in our retail section.
Do you take walk-ins?
We are appointment-only. Our schedule typically fills two to three weeks in advance. Book online or call 925.433.9062 to find an opening.
What is the cancellation policy?
We ask for forty-eight hours of notice on cancellations. The policy is published at booking and is enforced consistently to protect the team's schedule.
Can I bring my daughter for her first balayage?
Yes. We work with younger clients on balayage starting at sixteen with parental consent. Many of our long-term family clients bring their daughters for first-time color, graduation balayage, or a senior-photo blowout.
Service Areas Across the East Bay
Kinsley + Mane serves clients across the East Bay from a single location at 220 Alamo Plaza in Alamo, California. Drive times below are based on outside-of-rush-hour traffic. We schedule appointments to avoid commute windows where possible, and we communicate before any change to your booking.
- Alamo, CA: 0 minutes (home)
- Danville, CA: 7 minutes
- Diablo, CA: 5 minutes
- Blackhawk, CA: 10 minutes
- San Ramon, CA: 12 minutes
- Walnut Creek, CA: 10 minutes
- Lafayette, CA: 12 minutes
- Moraga, CA: 15 minutes
- Orinda, CA: 12 minutes
- Pleasant Hill, CA: 15 minutes
- Concord, CA: 20 minutes
- Martinez, CA: 25 minutes
- Clayton, CA: 25 minutes
- Pleasanton, CA: 25 minutes
- Dublin, CA: 30 minutes (you are here)
- Livermore, CA: 35 minutes
- Piedmont, CA: 25 minutes
- Berkeley, CA: 30 minutes
- Oakland, CA: 30 minutes
- Albany, CA: 30 minutes
- El Cerrito, CA: 35 minutes
- Castro Valley, CA: 35 minutes
- Fairview, CA: 40 minutes
- Brentwood, CA: 35 minutes
- Pittsburg, CA: 35 minutes
Your Best Hair Is Waiting
From hand-tied NBR extensions that restore the volume and length you have been wanting, to custom balayage built to hold up in the East Bay sun, to a team that listens before they ever pick up a brush, Kinsley + Mane is where Dublin comes when they want hair they are proud of.
Ashley built this place for clients who are done settling for less than they deserve. For the people of Dublin and across the Tri-Valley who want more than a haircut and are looking for a stylist who actually cares about the outcome, this is the place.
The team has been right here at Alamo Plaza since 2012, and they cannot wait to see you.
Location: 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1, Alamo, California 94507
Phone Number: 925.433.9062
Hours:
- Mon, Tue, Wed: 9am to 7pm
- Thu: Closed
- Fri & Sat: 9am to 7pm
- Sun: Closed
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Why People Drive For This
If you have ever left a salon with hair that did not look like what you asked for, this is not that salon. We will tell you straight what will work and what will not.