Barber Lane

After a few poor haircuts at other barber salons, I came here on the recommendation of a friend, and won’t be going anywhere else.
The location is great, with the front windows looking over the water at the ferry station. The salon is sharp looking, clean, and inviting. The atmosphere inside is fun and friendly, good music in the background, and all of the employees seem to genuinely enjoy working together, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Cody has been my barber here, and he’s amazing. He took the time to listen to the style I was going for, and checked in throughout the process to make sure I got what I wanted. He helped me find the problem areas that show up when my hair grows in, and adjusted the haircut to account for that. He was engaging without being distracted, and gave me a full service barber experience without dragging it on.
Another upside to this place is the «Beer Fridays» with a free beer for clients in the afternoon/​evening, and «Off The Grid» style food trucks /​farmer’s market on Saturday mornings.

These folks are cool and do great work.
Call and ask for Cody… or schedule your appointment online.

Super awesome easy going and talented staff! Take the ferry from SF and make your haircut an experience rather than a chore! The shop is right next to the ferry and the brewery is right next door!

Getting a good haircut is important but its not always easy to find a place that will deliver. Jamal at Barber Lane has been cutting my hair for several months now and its the best service I have ever had. He is very attentive to my requests and a master at his trade. I really like the vibe there and it is a central location with ample parking. You may have to book ahead but its worth it. All of the staff there are friendly and knowledgeable.

It’s said that the third time is the charm.
I’ve had the pleasure of three cuts by Jamal and I must say it wasn’t the third, but all three were the best cuts I’ve had in my life, and I’m over 55.
Jamal is masterful, extremely attentive, and his attention to detail coupled with the pride in his craft is seriously beyond what I had expected or experienced before.
Barber Lane always has a great vibe, it’s clean & tidy and seems to run smoothly even though it can be quite busy much of the time.
Note to self, book the next cut before I leave today!
I’ve lived all over the USA & am grateful to have found the best barbershop yet!
Rock on Jamal!
PS. Even though I live in Napa, I go to Marin to pick up clients, so I take advantage of being in the area.
Where ever you are, it’s worth the drive!
They’re right by the ferry landing btw.
I just noticed many negative reviews about Jake, he does not work there any longer.

This review was a long time coming; frankly, I assumed I wrote it years ago… Kelly is the absolute best out there. A great cut every time and she’s a genuine pleasure to sit down with every few weeks. Can’t recommend highly enough.

I have been getting my hair cut by Jake for over a year now. It’s always a great hair-​cut. I love the way it looks when I first get it done and when it grows out it just gets better. It’s hard to find someone great to cut my hair. I have a difficult head of hair, Jake always manages to make it look great. Jake will always ask me what I want and explains how he will make it happen, making sure I’m comfortable with the end product. I think Jake is great, But try the rest of the staff. Its super easy to make an appointment and the staff are always super friendly even if you have to wait.

Jake’s a Great guy! Good with my 7 year old. Thanks!

It’s always a great experience when I get my haircut here. Even when you have to wait, the entire staff makes you feel welcomed.
Great conversations and above all, great haircuts.

I love this place! Kelly is the best barber! She is very nice, pays attention to detail and gives a great haircut! I highly recommend Barber Lane and Kelly!

Loyal customer of Jake West going on 2 years. He is an excellent barber and always keeps me entertained with his dry witty sense of humor. A master craftsman setting the bar in Marin!

Don’t know about the cut yet. I’ve been waiting 20 minutes after my appointment time for someone to even say hello, let alone check me in. Front of house service is abysmal. There’s a woman who looks like she might be responsible for the front desk but she hides out in the back office and refuses to make eye contact with anyone who walks in. Even if the cut is amazing, I doubt I’ll be back.

Found this place through a friend. Kelly gave my 5 year old son the most amazing hair cut! We’re hooked!

I highly recommend Barber Lane. I’ve gotten amazing cuts and beard trims from both Jake and Cody. Great prices and customer service too!

Jake is a fine artist who cuts hair with great care and integrity. I totally trust his judgement and sense of style. I always leave the shop feeling as though he spent sufficient time giving me a cut that I am very happy with. He also makes the experience fun as he is a natural storyteller with a great sense of humor.

REMARKABLE experience at Barber Lane! I recently celebrated my wedding in Marin County, and I started the big day by arranging a hot towel shave for me and my best man.
Kelly is the lead for hot towel shaves at Barber Lane, and she is awesome! Leading up to the wedding, she explained the process. Talking to her put me at ease, since it was my first time receiving this type of shave. It takes a lot of faith to try something new on your wedding day, but Kelly exuded positivity and trustworthiness. She even re-​arranged her weekend schedule to accommodate my tight wedding day timeline. Simply put, she went above and beyond.
All in all, I loved my Barber Lane experience. Not only was the shave deeply relaxing, the atmosphere was incredibly refreshing. Lounging in classic barber chairs, listening to Sinatra tunes, and enjoying quality conversation set a comfortable and confident tone to the day.
I highly recommend Barber Lane — especially Kelly — for anyone looking for a special and worthwhile experience.

The only place I get my hair did. Fun place, great people and my s@$t always looks fresh.

Jake west was very helpful, and gave me a great haircut. It’s hard to find a good barber these days. For me at least. Jake knows his stuff

An update with a new cutter and scene:
Warning: if you go here, confirm that you are NOT the last appointment of the day. It turned out I was the last cut of the day and they really wanted to get out of there. They asked me to pay during the cut so they could close out… fair enough, but after 15 minutes in the chair, the cape came off and he was practically out the door.
When I asked for more to be cut off the top, the cape came back on and choked me. Yes, you read that right! So he lightened up a bit, trimmed a bit more, and that was it.
After showering that evening, it became clear that the two sides were not even; not even close. One side, the hair was below the ear line and the other side, above. It was horrific. And I will NOT be going back to barber lane… ever.
The back story: I typically only cut my hair when i have to, a business trip or special occasion. Sometimes, those instances creep up on me and this was one of those. My main man was out of town (see other review) and I was stuck. I had gone to barber lane (and liked them) before so I thought they would be my back up. That turned out to be a very serious mistake… which I will not make again.

It’s all pretty much been said but…
We recently moved to the area and, like a lot of guys, was NOT looking forward to finding a new hair stylist. Everybody says «they’re the best» and you end up with a round ball with hair. I was shopping at Marin Country Mart a couple of weeks back and asked one of the guys at Union Made who cut his hair. He just shot a glance over his shoulder and said, Nicky. I didn’t realize Nicky was in the next room. Went in, met him, scoped the place out… totally cool vibe. Nice, gentlemanly place that even does real straight razor shaves. They even have those old leather barber chairs. Well, I made an appointment, went in and man, was I in good hands. In fact, Nicky said that. With extensive training at Sassoon in NYC, his technique and, uncanny ability to read your hair, I bounced out! Everyone was so damned friendly too. Go.