Bishops Cuts & Color Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

January 31, 2018 9:15 am

1639 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Portland-based unisex hair care shop Bishops Cuts & Color, which we learned would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lyric apartment complex back in December is now open. Check out their services here. You can see some of their pricing in the photo at bottom. This is their first East Bay location and “customers can expect a laid-back atmosphere, enjoying early MTV-style music videos on the specially curated Bishops TV platform while sipping a free beer (for those over the age of 21).”

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W Salon Suites Opens in Alamo Plaza

January 11, 2018 8:30 am

Alamo Plaza

In August we learned that W Salon Suites would be opening in Alamo Plaza and they are now open. They offer private salon suites for beauty professionals and you can check out some of the services they offer here.

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Massage Envy may be coming to Willows Shopping Center in Concord

January 3, 2018 8:30 am

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

The Concord Planning Commission is holding a public hearing this evening which will consider an application for Massage Envy to open where Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream (and the spot next door) used to be in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord. I believe this is the first salon-type service to open at the Willows. Has there been anything like this previously?

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Marilyn Monroe Spa becoming Sanctuaire Spa Jan 3rd in Lafayette

January 2, 2018 8:30 am

Lafayette Mercantile

The Marilyn Monroe Spa, which opened last year at the Lafayette Mercantile shopping center on Mt. Diablo Blvd, is switching from a franchise to a French-country inspired spa called Sanctuaire Spa on January 3rd. Check out their services here.

From a PR:

We are pleased to announce the exciting transformation of the former Marilyn Monroe Spa into Sanctuaire Spa, a French-country inspired sanctuary for your pampering needs. Sanctuaire will offer an all-inclusive SPA experience including refreshing hydrafacials , therapeutic massages, bubbling pedicures and more. Our competitively priced services featuringd Farm House Fresh (FHF) organic based treatments , will be sure to help you rejuvenate from the Holidays ! Come back and enjoy our saunas, team room and free parking all conveniently located in downtown Lafayette.

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Bishops Cuts & Color coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

December 20, 2017 8:30 am

1639 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Portland-based haircut Bishops Cuts & Color, a haircut and coloring salon is opening their 19th shop in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lyric apartment complex. Check out their services here.

From a Craigslist help wanted ad:

Bishops offers on-demand, on-trend hair care at affordable prices with street style aesthetic. Our edgy identity and spirited brand culture helped set us apart 15 years ago, and continues to do so today. Clients are taken on a walk-in only basis and choose from an a-la-carte menu of services ranging from beard trims, buzz cuts and color services.

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LaserAway Reopens at Lyric in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 18, 2017 8:30 am

Lyric, Walnut Creek

In September we learned that the laser hair removal salon LaserAway would be relocating from their N. Main St. location in downtown Walnut Creek a few blocks away to the new Lyric apartment complex and they have now reopened. Check out their Walnut Creek services here.

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The Grove Salon Opens in Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

December 6, 2017 8:30 am

Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek

A new salon called The Grove Salon recently opened in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. The owner previously worked in a salon in Pleasant Hill and now has partnered with Aveda to open her own salon in Walnut Creek. Check out their services here.

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Caroline’s Blowdrys & Base Color Opens at Lafayette Mercantile

November 20, 2017 8:30 am

Lafayette Mercantile

Back in September we learned that Caroline’s Salon would be be expanding from their La Fiesta Square location a few blocks away to Lafayette Mercantile with a new salon called Caroline’s Blowdrys & Base Color and they have now opened. Check out their services here.

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US Cryotherapy Coming to Avalon in Walnut Creek

November 1, 2017 8:30 am

Avalon, Walnut Creek

Last January Renew Cryotherapy opened in downtown Walnut Creek and now another cryotherapy center is opening in Walnut Creek in the Avalon apartment complex across from the Pleasant Hill BART station. Check out their Walnut Creek services here and check for updates on their Facebook page here.

From their website:

We’re the only Company using safe and reliable refrigerated cooled air instead of liquid nitrogen to treat our customers. This technology is unparalleled, and the only method we recommend backed by the science of WBC. We manufacture and service our equipment here in the USA.

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18|8 Men’s Hair Salon Closes in Walnut Creek

October 16, 2017 8:30 am

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek

18|8 Men’s Hair Salon, which opened last January in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek has now closed with much of their staff relocating to their Lafayette location a few stores down from the Cooperage. Check out their services in Lafayette here.

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