About Us
Our Story
Founded on a Passion for Color
Elena Butte opened Salon Millennium in 2000 with a clear mission: to create a salon where every client feels seen, heard, and beautifully transformed. What began as a one-woman vision has grown into a beloved Palo Alto institution on California Ave — a place where artistry meets warmth.
Hair color is Elena's signature. She approaches every appointment as a consultation-first experience — listening carefully, understanding your lifestyle and vision, then delivering results that exceed expectations. Her clients don't just return; they refer their friends, their daughters, their mothers.
Today, Elena's daughter Sahar works alongside her, bringing the next generation of talent and a family energy that clients describe as "like coming home." Together with stylists Quy and Cindy, the Salon Millennium team combines decades of experience with genuine care for every person in the chair.
What We Believe
Our Values
Color Excellence
We are colorists first. Every technique — balayage, highlights, correction — is executed with meticulous care and decades of expertise.
Consultation First
Every appointment begins with a thorough conversation. We listen to what you want, understand your hair, and create a plan before we pick up a brush.
Family Atmosphere
Walking into our salon feels like coming home. The mother-daughter energy of Elena and Sahar creates a genuine, fun, welcoming environment.
Quality Products
We exclusively use KEVIN.MURPHY — sustainable, cruelty-free, salon-quality products that we sell at fair, non-inflated prices.
The People
Meet Our Team
Elena Butte
Owner, Master Stylist & Colorist
Elena founded Salon Millennium in 2000 and has spent over 25 years perfecting her craft. Clients across the Bay Area call her "the best colorist" — known for her meticulous technique, thorough consultations, and an uncanny ability to deliver exactly the color you envision. Her specialties include balayage, color correction, highlights, and precision haircuts.
Sahar
Stylist & Colorist
Elena's daughter and creative partner, Sahar brings warmth, energy, and a modern eye to every appointment. She specializes in balayage, curling, and keratin treatments. Clients love her personalized approach and attention to individual needs — and her dynamic with Elena makes every visit feel like time with family.
Quy Tran
Stylist
Quy is known for efficiency, skill, and a friendly demeanor that keeps clients coming back. She often accommodates same-day appointments and delivers haircuts that clients rave about. Her regulars praise her precision and the consistently excellent results.
Cindy
Stylist
With years of experience and a reputation for thoroughness, Cindy brings dedication and quality to every haircut. Clients appreciate her attention to detail, her steady hand, and the confidence they feel walking out of her chair.
Experience the Difference
Book a consultation and discover why Bay Area clients have trusted Elena and her team for over 25 years.
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