Babooshka

Just had an amazing trim and face frame by Sean! I’m from CA and I’d totally plan a trip around my next haircut!

I got a very enjoyable, quick, thorough, stylish haircut from Andy! Definitely recommend it.

I’ve been coming here for just about a year and a half since I moved to Denver, so let’s say I’ve been here eight times. Each time, I’ve had my haircut by Kait. Kait is great — much like the Bouncing Souls song, but with different spelling. I’ve left satisfied and looking fresh for a few weeks until I need my hair cut again. Everyone here is super friendly and provide a beer to calm your nerves should they need calming. Getting a hair cut at a new place is nerve racking, but I can honestly say I was only nervous the first time I came here. Now it’s my usual spot.

Andy is like the Bob Ross of hair styling! Even though I didn’t get my hair cut, he did a excellent job of fixing my crazy ass free formed dreadlocks. This was my first time experiencing a hair salon and honestly to tell the truth, I haven’t been more pleased with my hair. I’ve been getting compliments left and right ever since I left Babooshka.
All of the employees were very kind and welcoming towards me and every one else that walked in seeking a hair cut. The vibe of Babooshka was one of a kind and you won’t find anything else like it! The employees were having a great time conversing with their clients and you can tell that every one of them was talented and loved what they were doing.
You would think after sitting for hours while your hair was getting maintained you would grow tired and bored…
But that wasn’t the case. The music really set the mood and took my mind off how grueling the dreadlock maintenance process was. Andy is very talented, smart, and has an undying love for what he does. He will talk about music for days and fashion for hours. Also he’s hilarious…
Anyway, I hope this review is helpful and inspires you to give this salon a chance. Great vibe and I would highly recommend it.
Oh and complimentary coffee and wine while you get yo hair did :)

This salon is very laid back, has cool décor and everyone there was friendly and helpful.
Will was my stylist and and he is incredibly skilled and experienced. He looked at my hair to get a feel for the texture and weight, listened to my input for the style I was looking for and gave me the exact cut I was looking for. From consult to shampoo to cut and styling this was over all probably the best haircut experience I’ve ever had. Definitely ask for Will, you won’t be disappointed!

Margie is awesome!!! True talent and sparkling personality. Great place for your hair needs, men, women, kids, young, old, everybody is welcome here. Friendly staff, decent rates, cool place. Look no further.

I’ve had Kait cut my (super long super thick) hair a few times, and yesterday we did color for the first time. Every time I walk in with a vague idea of what I want, Kait talks me through all the possibilities, and makes magic happen. She is very conscious of hair health, which I really appreciate, and has great product recommendations too. I’ve never been happier with my hair!

Andy has done an excellent job on my hair every time. He is very professional and exceptionally talented. He knows exactly how to cut and color my extremely curly hair. He is knowledgeable about all hair types and always puts a creative touch my in his work.
I constantly get compliments on my hair due to his expertise. I also love the salon’s friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Needless to say I’m always an extremely satisfied customer. Highly recommended!

I’ve never in my 27 years of life cried after a haircut. I have a pixie cut. I showed Andy a picture of what I wanted, which was a piece-​y cut with long sides– just a tad shorter than what my hair had grown out to, and he said «I can do that!» And then he proceeded to give me a buzz cut. I look like a 12-​yr old boy. I loved my hair before. Now I’m going to wear a hat for at least 2 weeks.
The bright side is the salon is adorably decorated and they offer you wine, and the prices are great. Maybe go to someone else there. Or just don’t.
He didn’t even try to style it down like I had before, or like the picture– he basically did what he probably would do to his own hair– slicked it back in one chunk. I would never wear my hair like this– it’s not me at all. But it’s too short to even pull down over my face now.
I just don’t understand how you can go a full 180 degrees away from what the person requested.

Got a quality haircut, just not the haircut I asked for (or showed the stylist via photo).
Bottom line: I don’t care if the haircut is good if it’s not what I asked for…

I like Babooshka. It is a pretty good scene. The owner Ku did my hair and she is a legit New Yorker/​Coloradan. I got my hair washed and styled and it was really nice. My hair gets really dry in Colorado (no humidity is bad for African American hair) so she targeted my dryness problems. The pricing is average and affordable, location is great. When I am downtown it is my preferred place to go plus I can get a pizza and a beer next door while I am waiting for my turn if your stylist is just finishing up a client and you are early.

First time in yesterday with Andy and he was amazing! He was calming, professional and creative!
I have SUPER long hair and was read for something different. He gave me an amazing undercut with a design that I absolutely love.
I decided after the shave to get some bangs, that was also a great call by Andy. We googled some shots and he went to town. It was educational, exciting and relaxing all at once.
Thanks Babooshka for a fun first visit, I will be back for color and for a more drastic cut when the time is right.
FIVE STAR SERVICE and the price was right on!
The owner also came over to add her touch and inspire as he was working on my hair. Way to be on top of your business, your employees and your class!

I am so heartbroken to have to leave Babooshka. I was always so happy to tell friends, family, coworkers, or even strangers in the street where I got my hair done whenever they would ask but about 3 weeks ago I went in got my hair colored from usual blond ombré to a purple ombré. I asked the stylist how long it would last he did say it wouldn’t last as long but NEVER did I expect it to wash out in less than a week. My hair is so fried it makes so sad. It was soo expensive and I am never one to complain about price but this was ridiculous especially for how long it lasted. I now have this ugly hair and the color that’s I can’t even think of what to call it. I just booked a new appointment with another Salon and I just wish that they can fix this disaster in my hair

I need to give a huge shout out to Will for this cut. I came in not even sure what I wanted to do, and he created a masterpiece. It looked beautiful after the blow out last night but today I tried doing NOTHING to it to see what happened– Magic. Casual and chic, just what I wanted (but didn’t know how to explain). He just kills it every time. I don’t think I’ve ever trusted a stylist more.
Plus the whole vibe of the place is great, with quirky decorations scattered all over the place. They’ve got PBR and wine that you can sip while they work. They have affordable but effective products and Will actually takes the time to show you how to use them. Everyone is super friendly and laid back but with huge talent. I’ve also gotten a cut from Andy, who is usually a barber but I got lucky my first visit– and it was awesome.
I don’t know how they do it, but this place has my heart for good.

This was my first visit to Babooshka, and I was admittedly a little apprehensive. I’ve been looking for a solid stylist in Denver to manage my unruly, curly hair, and had been so disappointed in cuts and styles that left it looking flat and limp.
William was fantastic. He was thorough, detailed, and asked me the right questions to determine the best cut and style for my hair type and preferences, then delivered. I am always frustrated when stylists simply look at a photo and do their best to replicate it on a client, even if it isn’t all that flattering, and really appreciated his skill in giving me what I was looking for without a photo at all.
The shop is open and relaxed and I felt right at home. Worth every penny!

I went into this place not really knowing what I wanted to do with my hair and Jim really helped me out! He cut it just enough to keep it long (because I wouldn’t want it any other way), he gave me some tips on my highlighting and ended up making it look fantastic! He also styled it for prom-​me just giving him an idea of how my dress was– and he surprised me with how great it looked!
Everyone here is super kind too! They offer people drinks right when they walk in and make them feel noticed rather than ignoring them. I didn’t manage my time well and ended up missing lunch, which made me a little woozy when I took my medication. Jim was so sweet and offered me some cashews from the back. I’ve never been anywhere where they are that kind to you!
I will definitely be back! I love this place!

I have been a customer of this salon for over a year, and have even brought in other customers, but after this last experience I no longer recommend this place to anyone.
Blondes always want more blonde… That being said, I went in and asked my stylist for light/​silver blonde. First he questioned how professional that was for my job (Excuse me but that’s my choice not yours!) Then he told me he wouldn’t do that because of the damage it would cause. So we discussed a compromise of doing just blonde highlights (my usual). The stylist then dyed my roots dark chocolate brown, then he asked me to wait wet hair & all while he washed and cut another client! I walked out with an ombré! A VERY OVERCHARGED ombré at that! I was charged a full color, full highlight, and $ 24 worth of toner! What?!
I returned later to discuss how upset I was with my color and the stylist didn’t even have the courtesy to take off his ultra hipster sunglasses to look me in the eye. The salon did reimburse me, but I have lost all respect for their customer service and ability to give their customers what they ask for… Thanks for the brown hair guys… I will not be going back.

I was adequately pleased. I felt that the individual cutting my hair was in a rush and was on a mission to cut my hair as quickly as possible. It was much shorter than I wanted and less dramatic as desired.
I’ll try again, but may book an appointment with one of the stylists mentioned in other reviews.

I just moved to Denver from NYC. In NYC I maintained a complicated coloring of blonde on top with red underneath. I searched and searched reviews to try and find a salon to go to that I could trust to handle color, and not be expensive. I hit the nail on the head going to Babooshka’s. I made my appointment with Jennelle and she touched up my blonde, and changed the red to purple. I couldn’t be happier with the turn out! Will definitely be returning. Also everyone is super nice!

This is my third time visiting Babooshka and it gets better every time! Jannelle is a new addition and she’s fantastic — super accommodating, very imaginative, careful and thorough. I’ve been wanting to try a more extreme cut and color for a while, and she was PERFECT for the job.

The atmosphere at Babooshka is hip and easy. Andy does an amazing job as a men’s stylist.
When I go in for a haircut, I don’t have a photograph of exactly the haircut I’d like to have. I’m not about to pore through information on current men’s fashion and style, If I were to flip through a book of various men’s haircuts, I don’t know which ones would work the best with the my facial features, and I shouldn’t have to. I expect my stylist to be the expert in that subject, that’s what I’m paying them. I’ve been to many men’s hair salons and barber shops and found the stylists unhelpful, only able to say «Well, what do you want?», unable to provide input.
Not Andy. He had no problem answering questions, and was immediately able to discuss what looks were current, what would work best for me, and went quickly to narrowing down specifics. I got a fantastic haircut, shave, shampoo and style, and I’ve had more compliments on his work than I have at any other salon.
The price is great for this caliber of work. I’m glad I moved to Babooshka and moved on from the LoDo salons that were high on price and atmosphere, and lean on actual styling skill.

Babooshka has a great atmosphere, and when you walk in someone is always greeting you with a smile and the offer of beverages.
I always book with Lauren Z, who makes me look amazing every time. I give Lauren free reign over my hair, and get something different and complimentary every time. Always a happy customer here!

I had such a fabulous experience at Babooshka even though it could have been horrible! Let me explain:
While getting my haircut by Lauren Z. (fabulous at queer cuts!), a drunk man from the street came in and began to hit a stylist out of nowhere (because Colfax). The staff handled it wonderfully and quickly, making sure their staff and the patrons in the building were safe while calling the police and locking the door. It was a completely bizarre experience but at no point was I concerned for my personal safety because the staff worked quickly.
Now, onto the haircut — I’m growing out my pixie cut and while I want my hair to just be long already, it isn’t. And growing out a cut means a mullet is bound to happen. Fortunately, my hair had all gotten to the long bowl cut stage and Lauren Z. was able to put it into a really cute, non-​soccer-​momish A-​line bob. It’s asymmetrical and beautiful and exactly what I wanted, all for $ 38!
Thanks, Babooshka, for the PBR and free entertainment. Y’all rule.

Having recently moved to Denver I was terrified at the idea of having to find a new hairstylist. Thanks to Unilocal and based on location I decided to try out Babooshka. I felt it was better to go to a place with tons of reviews even if some are bad than go to one of those suspicious beauty salons with only 3 reviews giving them five stars.
I called Babooshka and was happy they could fit me in for an appointment the same day. Upon arriving they offered me something to drink and I was promptly attended by my stylist. The stylist understood what I wanted and took the time to properly cut my very long hair just how I wanted.
I am very satisfied at the end result and glad that my first experience in a Denver beauty salon did not result in my hair being butchered. The even better part was that the price was acceptable considering they did take the time to style my hair at the end even though it was not necessary.

Marisa saved my class a couple of weeks ago. My daughter engaged in what I call «self help» on her own haircut, necessitating a saturday trip to the haircutters before a big party. Not only did I get in here (miracle of miracles!) during the busy season, but she got exactly the type of cut I had imagined, but of course was completely unable to describe using actual hair cutting terminology.
I now know why I was referred here. Great haircutting.