Best Salon Near Martinez, CA | Kinsley + Mane Hair and Extension Lounge

NBR Extensions, Custom Color, and Precision Cuts | Serving Martinez and the Contra Costa Waterfront Since 2012

Welcome to Kinsley + Mane: Martinez's Go To Luxury Hair and Extension Lounge

Welcome to Kinsley + Mane Hair and Extension Lounge, the salon Martinez and the surrounding Diablo Valley area have been turning to since 2012. The salon sits at 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1 in Alamo, California, a twenty five minute drive from downtown Martinez, south 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 Martinez 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 Martinez and across the Diablo 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.

Martinez is the historic county seat of Contra Costa and the home of the John Muir National Historic Site. The downtown waterfront, the long standing Italian American community, and the working harbor at Martinez Marina shape a town that values craft, history, and continuity. Our Martinez clients tend to have used the same hairdresser for a decade or more, and the move to Kinsley + Mane only happens when their long term stylist retires or the work stops keeping up. When they make the switch, they tend to stay.

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 Kinsley + Mane Is the Best Salon Near Martinez, CA

Martinez clients are some of our most loyal. The drive is a real commitment, twenty five minutes south on I-680, and the clients who make that trip are doing it because the work justifies the time. We do not lose them to closer options because the closer options have not been able to deliver the same result.

Hand tied NBR extensions are the most common reason Martinez clients book their first appointment. Many have been wearing tape ins or fusion bonds for years and are seeing damage to their natural hair. The transition to NBR is gentler on the hair, holds longer between move ups, and tends to be the first method that fits their lifestyle without compromise.

For long time color clients, the move to lived in balayage is the second most common conversation. Foil highlights are not wrong, they just require maintenance every six weeks to look right. Our balayage clients stretch eight to twelve weeks between appointments and the color holds shape better through that gap.

Natural Beaded Row Hand Tied Hair Extensions for Martinez 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. Transition consultations from tape or fusion extensions to NBR hand tied wefts, plus lived in balayage built for low maintenance schedules. 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. Martinez 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. Martinez 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. Martinez clients with color correction needs should expect a thorough first consultation before we book the corrective work.

Directions from Martinez to Kinsley + Mane

The salon is at 220 Alamo Plaza, Suite C-1, Alamo, California 94507. From downtown Martinez, take I-680 South past Pacheco and Walnut Creek, exit at Stone Valley Road, and head east to the corner of Danville Boulevard. Alamo Plaza is on the right and the salon is in Suite C-1. Free parking is available on both levels of the Alamo Plaza lot. Many Martinez 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.

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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 Martinez 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. Martinez 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 Martinez and the Diablo Valley

Dolores B. - Martinez

"I had been with the same hairdresser in Martinez for twenty two years until she retired. I avoided changing for a year. Eva was the first person who could do my color the way I had been doing it. I never looked back."

Eleanor C. - Martinez

"The drive is long enough that I plan a coffee in Alamo Plaza around it. The cut is worth it. I have not had a bad haircut here in three years."

Vivian S. - Martinez

"I switched from tape ins after years of damage. The NBR transition appointment took six hours and the team was patient through every step. My hair has grown three inches since."

Roberta L. - Martinez

"My grand daughter's prom hair was the talk of her entire dance. Brooklyn nailed it."

Joan T. - Martinez

"I do not love driving south on the 680, but I love the work. The trade is worth it."

Frequently Asked Questions from Martinez Clients

Is there parking at Alamo Plaza for Martinez clients driving in?

Yes. Alamo Plaza has free parking on both levels of the lot. Our suite is on the lower level, and the back lot is the closest entry.

Do you handle the transition from tape in or fusion extensions to NBR?

Yes. The transition appointment includes a careful removal of the prior method, a scalp and hair density assessment, and a fitting for the new bead and weft system. We block extra time for these appointments.

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 (you are here)
• Clayton, CA: 25 minutes
• Pleasanton, CA: 25 minutes
• Dublin, CA: 30 minutes
• 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 Martinez 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 Martinez and across the Diablo 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.

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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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