Riverside’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Karen Allen Salon & Spa - Riverside Plaza operates as a multi-location Aveda partner serving Riverside and Temecula, and the Riverside Plaza site foregrounds salon-floor education, a full services list and a professional team. Clients will find an emphasis on colour and cut work presented with salon-grade products and clear styling guidance.

Karen Allen Salon & Spa - Riverside Plaza approaches appointments with careful technical planning so results hold between visits; the Riverside page and services listings emphasise sustainable Aveda product use, membership offers and team profiles. The salon presents itself as service-focused, with online booking and client communications that reinforce measured, wearable finishes.

Karen Allen Salon & Spa - Riverside Plaza runs a VIP email signup and a visible specials/offers page alongside online booking, which underlines how the business manages client relationships and repeat visits. That combination of technical haircraft, Aveda partnerships and active client communications frames the salon as both editorially aware and practically attentive to aftercare.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Karen Allen Salon & Spa - Riverside Plaza is our top pick because its Riverside site combines technical, consistently readable colour and cutting with Aveda product partnerships and a clear client retention programme; the team’s emphasis on how styles will wear after the appointment and the salon’s active specials and VIP communications mean predictable, polished results for returning clients.

Good to Know

Karen Allen Salon & Spa - Riverside Plaza offers online booking, a VIP email sign-up for specials and maintains both Riverside and Temecula locations; check the salon’s services page for Aveda product information before your appointment and to confirm availability of specific stylists.

The Profile

Bello Salon is centrally located in historic downtown Riverside on Lime Street and presents itself as an eco-conscious salon that exclusively uses cruelty-free products. The team foregrounds environmentally minded choices in product partnerships and day-to-day operations, making sustainability a visible part of how services and retail are presented to guests.

Bello Salon’s staff describe themselves as a collaborative team who study trends together and trade technical ideas which informs the consistent haircut and colour results shown in their gallery. The salon posts service details, gift certificates and seasonal offers and operates hours that aim to accommodate busy schedules while maintaining a boutique downtown presence.

Why It Made the List

Bello Salon stands out for the way its eco-friendly, cruelty-free product policy is woven through client care and stylist education; that institutional commitment and the salon’s downtown location create a repeatable, conscientious service model that many local guests choose for polished, responsibly produced hair results.

Good to Know

Bello Salon, #115, with typical hours Tuesday through Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 8am–4pm; Sunday and Monday are by special appointment, so check availability before planning a weekend visit.

The Profile

Inland Empire Hair Co. maintains an active Instagram presence that the account uses to share everyday moments and recent client looks, positioning the salon as visually engaged with its local audience. The Instagram account is a primary channel for viewing the team’s recent work and informal behind-the-scenes content.

Inland Empire Hair Co. presents finished styles and salon life via its social feed, which lets prospective clients assess techniques like colouring, cutting and styling through current imagery. The Instagram-first approach helps the business communicate its aesthetic and gives an immediate sense of what an appointment will look like in practice.

Why It Made the List

Inland Empire Hair Co. is notable for making its portfolio and daily salon life available through Instagram, which provides a straightforward way for clients to preview stylists’ recent work and to follow how trends are interpreted locally without needing to visit a physical gallery first.

Good to Know

Inland Empire Hair Co. uses Instagram as the primary showcase for recent styles; check the account feed for the latest looks and updates before contacting the salon to discuss a booking or stylist availability.

The Profile

Riverside Hair by Janice is run by Janice Clemmer, a master hair stylist with more than twenty-eight years in the industry and specific experience performing Brazilian Blowout and keratin straightening treatments. The salon offers one-on-one appointments and lists a full set of colour, cutting and extension services tailored to individual clients.

Riverside Hair by Janice highlights technical treatments and corrective work, noting that Janice has performed over 500 Brazilian Blowout treatments and uses a Beox formaldehyde-free formula for keratin smoothing. The site emphasises both the longevity of the treatments and the salon’s ability to work with coloured, bleached or previously relaxed hair safely.

Why It Made the List

Riverside Hair by Janice is singled out for its depth of specialist experience in Brazilian Blowouts and keratin services; Janice’s long track record, the use of a Beox formaldehyde-free formula and the salon’s one-on-one appointment model make it a reliable choice for clients seeking controlled smoothing and corrective colour work.

Good to Know

Riverside Hair by Janice operates by appointment only and requires consultation and a trial for brides; clients should phone ahead to discuss timing, specific treatment expectations and any pre-appointment preparation.

The Profile

Influence Hair Loft operates inside Phoenix Salon Suites and presents itself as a salon suite environment focused on personalised colour work, including balayage, lived-in blondes, grey coverage and colour correction. The studio model emphasises calm, one-on-one appointments and tailored services that prioritise hair health.

Influence Hair Loft highlights a cancellation policy and appointment structure that reinforce a bespoke experience: by-appointment operation, an emphasis on maintaining hair integrity and an intention to educate clients on at-home care are visible elements of how services are delivered and communicated.

Why It Made the List

Influence Hair Loft is defined by its focus on customised colour while safeguarding hair integrity; the salon’s suite setting, consultation-driven approach and explicit cancellation terms support a personalised, professional environment for colour work that requires careful technique and follow-up advice.

Good to Know

Influence Hair Loft is by appointment only, located at 6165 Valley Springs Parkway inside Phoenix Salon Suites; note the salon’s 48-hour cancellation policy and confirm scheduling directly with the team before booking specialised colour services.

The Profile

JON MICHAEL - Salon & Goods has operated in Riverside since 2003, combining a full-service hair floor with an adjoining retail selection that highlights curated professional brands. The salon lists a multi-person team including owner Jonathon Drias and stylists such as Michael Hambright and positions itself as a community-focused destination on Main Street.

JON MICHAEL - Salon & Goods keeps long weekday opening hours, operating Tuesday through Friday until 9pm with Saturday service into the afternoon which suits clients who require late appointments after work. The business also maintains social accounts and an email address for enquiries, helping clients confirm stylist availability and specific services before booking.

Why It Made the List

JON MICHAEL - Salon & Goods stands out in Riverside for pairing evening availability with in-salon retail which allows clients to book later appointments and immediately purchase the professional products used during their service. The combination of a seasoned multi-stylist team and product-led aftercare guidance helps clients maintain results at home.

Good to Know

Located, Suite 100, Riverside, JON MICHAEL - Salon & Goods lists hours of Tuesday–Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm and notes closure on major holidays; for booking and enquiries.

The Profile

Pretty Little Parlor in Riverside combines hair, nail and facial services under one roof and presents itself as a welcoming multi-service studio where design and community are central to the guest experience. The site highlights a product shop alongside salon services and positions the space as both creative and client-focused.

Pretty Little Parlor operates with independent artists who each manage their own appointments, pricing and schedules; the booking page directs clients to view individual artists and notes that prices and availability vary by practitioner which shapes the salon’s flexible, artist-driven working model.

Why It Made the List

Pretty Little Parlor’s distinctive model is the roster of independent artists working under one roof which gives clients direct access to individual practitioners’ booking links, varied pricing structures and personal service approaches while retaining the convenience of a single physical location.

Good to Know

Pretty Little Parlor asks clients to book each artist individually; prices and schedules vary between practitioners, so review the artists’ listings before selecting a stylist or service.

The Profile

HAIRapy Hair Studio is a KEVIN MURPHY Sessions salon located across the street from Riverside Plaza and markets itself as a full-service hair and beauty destination. The team page lists multiple stylists and emphasizes trend education and specialist training among staff to maintain a high standard of technique.

HAIRapy Hair Studio extends beyond hair into esthetics and nails, offering Hydrafacial MD treatments, DMK Paramedical Skin Revision Therapy, Face Reality Acne Management and GelX nail services; the studio’s combination of salon and medical-grade skincare options positions it to serve clients seeking integrated hair and skin care under one roof.

Why It Made the List

HAIRapy Hair Studio is notable for combining KEVIN MURPHY Sessions hair services with a dedicated esthetics team offering medical-grade facial treatments and professional nail services which allows clients to book complementary hair and skin appointments in a single Riverside location.

Good to Know

HAIRapy Hair Studio lists a phone contact of 951-452-3999; new clients are encouraged to review the Meet The Team page to choose a stylist or practitioner before booking combined hair and skincare treatments.

The Profile

Studio 13 Salon is an intimate appointment-based salon located upstairs in a historic Riverside building and explicitly notes that there is no elevator on site; the space is presented as a small, carefully curated team of licensed cosmetologists each managing their own bookings and policies.

Studio 13 Salon encourages clients to contact individual stylists via Instagram or text for bookings and makes its appointment-only policy and no-walk-in stance clear; the owner and listed team members specialise in a range of cutting, colour and vivid-tone services, giving the space a boutique, artist-driven character.

Why It Made the List

Studio 13 Salon’s defining feature is its compact, upstairs setting in a historic building combined with an appointment-only operating model; the lack of elevator access and the requirement to text or DM stylists means the salon suits clients prepared to plan visits and choose a specific specialist in advance.

Good to Know

Studio 13 Salon is located, suite 200 operates by appointment only and requests that clients respect policies such as no extra guests and no children during appointments; contact the salon by text at 951-536-1095 or via the stylists’ Instagram profiles.

The Profile

The Hair Story Salon maintains a branded Instagram presence under the handle enhance_your_hair_story which the business uses to present finished looks and portfolio images; the account functions as a primary public touchpoint for clients to evaluate the salon’s aesthetic and recent transformations.

The Hair Story Salon’s Instagram-first visibility provides a curated view of stylist work and service outcomes, allowing prospective clients to browse recent colour, cut and styling examples before requesting an appointment. The social profile is the clearest window into the salon’s approach and recent client results.

Why It Made the List

The Hair Story Salon merits attention for building its public identity primarily through a dedicated Instagram account, which supplies a steady stream of curated images and helps potential clients choose services by seeing recent finished work rather than relying on a static brochure or separate gallery.

Good to Know

The Hair Story Salon’s Instagram handle is enhance_your_hair_story; check the account for up-to-date portfolio images and to learn about available services, stylist specialisms and recent transformations before reaching out to request an appointment.