B Parlor

I am sooooooo cute now, thanks to Claudia at B Parlor. Went from messybun and/​or middle of the back hair to a Pixie yesterday. Claudia had razor (HAHA) focus and she sculpted my long grey locks into a hairdo masterpiece. All day today, my co-​workers and clients have remarked at how great I look. Makes for a pleasant day! Thank you Claudia– I’m astounded at how your haircut has raised my spirits. I’m Cute!

I was in a super rush and have never used bright colors on my hair before, and couldn’t find any salons within a reasonable price range that would do this for me.
My hair was already bleached but darkened to an ashy blonde. Catie was extremely patient and reassuring throughout the process and knew exactly what I wanted from just my descriptions and a few photos! She is extremely nice and very skilled– highly recommend her!

Perfect hair cut perfect color. EVERYTIME! My go to parlor for 12 years and each professional was better than the one who left. Claudia Pimental is now my «hair goddess.» She always listens and puts up with my quirky idiosyncrasies for changes «here and there».
The staff is extremely nice and supportive of each other. The owner, Filomena, keeps everyone educated on what’s new and better in the hair world. An added attraction is Heather, a great hairdresser AND make-​up artist. I wish she could do my face every day because I looked FABULOUS for my wedding.
Thank you ALL for your service, care, professionalism and putting up with me all these years.

This review is based on Heather… she did my hair in a Betty Paige style cut. Every time I get my hair done no matter where, they manage to mess up the short blunt bang look I try so hard for. Heather nailed it. She’s defiantly a hair rock star. You can see in her style she knows what she’s doing. She was so nice and patient, never getting annoyed that she ended up spending hours with me just trying to lighten the layers of black that were caked into my hair. She pulled that off as well.
Her skills are great as well as her customer service skills. She even went above and beyond and moved my car so I wouldn’t get a ticket.
Thanks Heather!!!

Heather is the bomb! She does my Brazilian so quickly, probably 15 mins, crack to crack! Doesn’t double dip (which I find disgusting when others do). Upbeat and friendly personality. She efficient and thorough. Love her to pieces.

This place is great. I feel completely comfortable with them doing my hair. It’s a little pricy but it’s worth it.

Why does B Parlor believe it’s reasonable (or legal) to advertise the wrong price for a haircut? If you list $ 45 as the price for a haircut, you should charge me $ 45, not 50% more!
This not only bad business, it is illegal as specified in California Business and Professions Code § 17 500. I believe for each infraction B Parlor is liable for a $ 2500 fine. Please contact me if you as well were drawn in by false advertising as this should be investigated.

I booked a haircut with Catie. I’m so picky with my hair style, and she was great in being very professional and consultative. My haircut was fantastic – exactly what I asked for– and it’s continuing to grow out very nicely, and I definitely plan to come back. The salon was very fun and cute and most importantly, clean! Being welcomed with a fresh cup of hot tea was also a big plus.

Upon referral from a friend, I made a longstanding appointment with a new to me stylist to do haircut and brow wax — it was confirmed yesterday by text. Now called *within and hour of the appointment* (by a scheduler) to significantly move the appointment and with a different stylist because they (apparently just realized) were backed up on a color.
I didn’t accept the alternative and reschedule.
I understand business and scheduling is difficult on occasion, but perhaps they have an established customer base and don’t need new clients at this time. If that’s the case, let me know when I first attempt to schedule.

This review is definitely long over due! I have moved to San Francisco about three years ago from Los Angeles. I love changing up my hair style with different color and stylish cuts. I am very particular with my hair and had so many bad experiences in the past. I did some research and found good reviews at B parlor so I decided to make an appointment and so happy that I did. The vibe and the staff at B parlor is awesome and fun!
But my hair belongs to JANINE!!!
I come in a couple times a year and usually ask for something different each time. Janine has nailed everything that I come in ask for consisting of… ombré…blue ombré… redish brown fall color… darkbrown. You name it she can do it! Not only is it color but I have had the same hair style (really edgy hair cut with shaved side head) for 3 years because thats how much I love it!!! Everytime I go in I am never scared… I am thrilled and excited that this artist gets to hang out with me and get an awesome hair cut and color!

This review is for Michael. He cut and highlighted my hair this past week and did a wonderful job. He spent quite a while with me during the consultation, really trying to understand what I was looking for while also providing his expert opinion. During the coloring and cut, he was very attentive and was the only one that touched my hair; this is unlike other expensive «trendy» hair salons where you hardly see your stylist because they’ve triple booked themselves. Michael also took the time to show me some fun styling tricks and recommended products for my type and style of hair. Oh, and the hair color I walked away with was rich and multidimensional. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Ive been going to B-​parlor for 5 years… Mikey is my guy! I have gone from electric purple and black, to «chocolate rainbow brown», BLACK to Blonde… Poor Mikey never knows what I am going to ask for next!
I have super stubborn long straight Egyptian hair. It can certainly take a beating, but my hair is stubborn when it comes to pulling color out. Mikey has wanted to turn me blonde for 5 years and a few months ago I finally caved. While keeping the health of my hair in mind, he has successfully taken me from a permanent JET BLACK Rocker chick, to a beach bum sand blonde!
Every time I book an appointment with B parlor I know I can look forward to over the moon service, awesome conversation, and a killer haircut/​color. They use top of the line products and don’t over sell you on anything… which always makes me WANT to buy my hair products there.
I should mention, I’m a Virgo and nothing is EVER good enough, but Mikey and the staff are super patient with me, and always make it work!
Seriously… just go there.

Long overdue review for the salon and Michael specifically! When I moved to San Francisco a few years back I felt pretty lucky to have B Parlor right down my street. They have a really fun vibe and all the stylists and staff are helpful and friendly. And every client I see walking out of the salon looks faaaabulous.
The full 5 out of 5 stars is because of some excellent customer service! I decided one day I really wanted to dye my hair light pink. Only problem is I have pretty fine hair so it doesn’t do well with bleaching even though I know that would help bring out color later on. Michael put together a few dyes and tried a couple toners but the pink just wasn’t sticking. He could have then easily sent me on my way with not so awesome hair, but instead he spent extra time redoing the color for a fun «unicorn» blonde. He also insisted I would not be charged for the extra toner. They really care about their clients here!
If you live in the lower haight, or really anywhere in the city, go to B Parlor for your next cut and color. Fun conversation, chill vibes, good music, excellent hair care!

Great customer service – but $ 32 to take a clipper and shave my head… that’s a bit pricey in my opinion.

Having been on both sides of the fence– (working with and being a client) I can say this staff is above and beyond professional. You will get full service and walk out bouncing with a glow. Everyone there has cut or colored my hair! I knew when I left my clients would be in good hands. I love how educationally based this place is!

I originally wasn’t going to leave a review, but after seeing how my hair has progressed and some experiences I feel as if I had to.
Now, let me just say that I was extremely happy with how my hair first started out. I had it dyed an awesome silver and Michael did a fantastic job. My hair was is a very dark natural black and I have a ton of it, so dying my hair silver was naturally a task I wanted to leave to a professional. It cost me around $ 400, a little more than I had anticipated but price I was ready to pay. However, after a week and a half I started getting a little blonde at the tips after two shampoo washes. I went back in to see if he could help me out. He did and started putting some more dye stuff on my hair.
I was in the salon for around 2 and a half hours while the process was getting done. When all was said and done, the blonde still wasn’t all out of my hair! I was a little disappointed, but at least it looked better than before. Once again, I am aware that dying hair is a tricky process, especially silver.
I had scheduled to appointment under touch up because well, that’s what I figured it was. So when it was time to go, they charged me the $ 81 I left the tip and I headed home.
Lo and behold I get a call 45 minutes later saying that they made a mistake, had not charged me enough, and wanted me to come back in and pay another $ 70 for a balayage! I couldn’t believe it! Not only did he not fix my hair, I was supposed to return and drop another $ 70 for a mediocre treatment.
Now my the tips of my hair have progressively gotten more yellow and I have a session scheduled with another salon in the Mission to try and rectify the color.
I’ve read lots of great things about Michael’s cutting abilities and after sitting in the salon for 7 hours and watching him cut other peoples hair, i can also testify to that. As for crazier colors? I’m left disappointed.
And really? Calling me back and asking for more money after an incomplete job? C’mon B Parlor.

Michael really knows hair. He trimmed my pixie hair cut, and it looked and felt so much better afterward

First timer! My roommate recommended this spot since it’s close to our house AND she had an amazing color experience with Janine. Both of us are hooked on B Parlor now!
But I only went for a cut because my split-​end game was horrific– and Claudia was there to my rescue! All I got was my dead ends off and some very light layering to liven up my fine straight heavy hair and it’s really such a huge difference! Simple but exactly what I needed at the time.
Claudia really took the time to make my experience fun and relaxing, PLUS she gave me this incredible 15 – 20 minute head massage during my shampoo. At least it felt that long; it nearly sent me into a trance! ;)
I’ll definitely be back– Claudia is awesome and so sweet!

This review is a YEAR OVERDUE! But Janine totally deserves it! I moved to SF from Fresno, where I had been going to the same stylists for 11 years. I’m SOOO anal about my hair and also, it can be a bit difficult to work with when it comes to getting a new cut or styling it. So, I warned Janine and she was SUPER understanding of me being nervous. But she was phenomenal! She made sure she understood my hair texture, pattern, my style, and everything else! My cut was awesome! I’ll be back to her when I move back to SF in a couple months. :)

I saw Janine for cut, color, and a wedding hairstyle test drive. She is fantastic! Really knows her stuff. She could spot all the different colors I’ve used on my hair (tsk tsk, I know), and she knew how to style my ‘do in rockin’ retro style. And she’s super cool and awesome to talk to! Had a great experience!

It’s the first time I went to B Parlor since it is not the Wak Shack anymore. Congratulations to Filomena who owns the salon now, she did a great job at keeping what old customers liked while bringing her touch. I had a hair cut done by Janine, I didn’t know her before. I am super happy to give her a good review because even a simple hair cut is not that easy. I have been disappointed many times in the past with other stylists in other salons, just because they don’t seem to really listen or at least take time to observe your hair.
I asked her to trim my hair so they look healthier while keeping a good length, sounds nothing special but people cut too much usually or cut the side or the bang when you never asked for that.
At the end of the day, Janine did an awesome job, hair looks way more strong but the length is still there. She seems to have great taste and had very cool recommendation on details, she seems to care about those little details.
She also had great advice for Bumble & Bumble products use, I love their products but sometimes I don’t use them properly. She spent time giving me an ‘audit’ on what I should use, in which order. She even said I could buy the travel size to see if I like it, she never pushed me to buy a lot.
I will definitely go back for more with Janine, cut was great so let’s try color next time.

I made an appointment with Emily based on Unilocal reviews. Thanks, Unilocalers. I LOVED Emily. She listened to my vague instructions of what I thought I wanted. Looked at my collection of pictures of «something like this or that». And then gave me an awesome cut based on my hair texture, volume, daily grooming habits, etc. I needed a wash and wear cut. I really like the vibe at the salon, relaxed, warm and inviting. It was a great makeover from the thick wild mane of hair I used to have. I would call my cut cute, edgy (for me), almost pixieish.

This review is about Michael. I booked with him after he gave a friend of mine a great short cut and I decided I was ready for a new style. I had long curly hair, and Michael tried convincing me to keep it that way (he’s not afraid to give styling advice, which is great). Lucky for us both, I’m of stubborn Irish stock and I got what I came in for: a short curly bob that everyone is envious of. That man knows how to cut hair, even when he doesn’t agree with your vision. Michael: I told you I knew what I was doing ;). Everyone loves it (including me). Thank you!

Today I went to see CJ at B Parlor for a much needed haircut. I have thick hair and appreciate a quality haircut as I only cut it once or twice a year. CJ is amazing. She asked me the right questions, listened to my wants and needs, responded thoughtfully, cut my hair with care and really tuned in to provide me an overall great experience. Honestly the best haircut I have ever had. CJ has a great deal of passion for her craft and is incredibly present in her work. She craves learning and challenging herself. CJ is the real deal as far as a professional artisan.

This post is long over due for EMILY!
So I’ve been coming to Emily for just about two and half years.
First I started off with very mistreated hair (my own fault), box color and bad hair cuts.
I’m naturally a blonde with baby fine hair an had been doing home dyes of red forever.
We slowly started the process of getting back to blonde and trying to save as much of my mid back length hair. It took awhile (a year) to get there but she safely got my hair to a beautiful blonde color. Every time I left the shop in that year it was always great and always a wearable color.
After all that I decided I wanted a chin length bob to cut off all the colored ends and just be my natural color. Loved it! But truly wanted to have long hair and decided to grow it out.
My hair grows super slow and it took me about a year and a couple months to get it a couple inches below my shoulders.
My hair had never looked so healthy! It felt fuller than it ever had, had shine and movement to it.
**This is long but this is where it gets good!
So the last couple weeks before coming to see her again I realized even though my hair had never looked so healthy it still was never going to be as full as I’d want it to look (Naturally thin) and the longer it got it just felt flat and I was hopeless an styling it.
I decide to go for an Jennifer Laurence short cut (nervous as hell!)
EMILY GAVE ME THE BEST HAIR CUT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!
It is B. E. A. U. T. I. F. U. L!
*she is super sweet
*super patient
*you can tell she loves what she does and is a true artist
*meticulous (like crazzzzy)
*hair cuts and color, she is a wizard
Go to Emily, go to Emily, go to Emily!

I completely adore Filomena. I first visited Wak Shack 7 years ago to get my hair done for a modeling shoot. Filomena had just started working there and coincidentally enough knew a friend of mine from her previous salon. She then proceeded to take my multicolored mess of hair and magically turn it into a gorgeous dark brown & mahogany. I was smitten instantly.
Since then, I’ve gone to ‘Mena for the best textured cuts, French girl bobs, and excellent highlights. My hair is a challenge due to having thick, wavy Filipina hair plus I’m low maintenance, but she has always given me the perfect cut and color for my style. She’s sweet, easy to talk to, and so helpful. She even gave me advice on how to set my hair for my wedding last year, since I was getting married out of town. I was thrilled when I found out she bought Wak Shack, and I hope to visit her soon at B Parlor even though I’m in the East Bay now.

I’ve been coming here for at least 10 years (with both the prior and new owner) and figure it’s about time I write a review. The short version: you can’t lose if you treat yourself to the service here, no matter who your stylist is or what service you’re getting.
While it’s more expensive than a Super Cuts butchering, you’ll still be happy with the way you look weeks later, which NEVER happened even a day later when I used to get my hair cut elsewhere.
Because people occasionally get married or move away, I’ve had three stylists since my first visit. I didn’t panic at each stylist change because I’ve watched all the newly-​hired stylists go through at least a year’s advanced training to bring them up to Kim & Philomena’s higher-​than-​elsewhere standards no matter what the new stylist thought they learned in cosmetology school or where else they previously worked. (This is really cool because I consider hair-​cutting skills to be incomprehensible and therefore, possibly witchcraft.)
The first person you see when you walk in the door is not only pleasant and professional, but will be charming and fun, too. Ditto whomever offers to get you something to drink or takes your coat. And after starting your visit with that level of service, whether you’re getting «a little of the top» or some sort of intense color treatment, your stylist is the cherry on top.
Even in SF, this place stands out for its diversity among stylists, so there’s someone enough like you to make you feel at home here. Apparently taking Sesame Street to heart, «ALL of These Things are Not Like the Others» at WAK Shack /​B Parlor. It doesn’t matter if you’re an upmarket slave to the finer or trendier things in life or a pierced and/​or tattooed type who thrives on thrift store eclectica, someone from most demographics works here. And all of them are professionals who’ll make you feel welcome and you’ll like them.
I have good reason to be positively prejudiced toward these people and this business’ track record… and you will be, too.

DO NOT EVER go here for bangs.
I’ve seen two different stylists — the 1^st insisted I had a cowlick after I had been in a headband for 3 weeks — and against my appeal cut my hair as if I did, leaving me with a long chunk of bangs a few days later.
The second stylist did not section the bangs off, and ended up skipping more than a few hairs. I’ve been having to snip away at my hair for the past two mornings to even things out. Unless you want to cut your own hair after you pay for someone else to do it, don’t go this place!

AWESOME customer service.
I have personally never gotten a haircut here so I cannot speak on the cuts, but I have purchased my Layrite pomade here.
I typically buy from a salon in Oakland where, when walking in, you sense attitude and some type of entitlement; they are also borderline rude because I am only buying their product.
Today Wak Shack really caught me off guard. Called ahead of time to ensure they have it, whomever I spoke to was very charismatic and friendly.
When I arrived, another staff member checked me out (the product, guys) and made small talk, smiled and the whole shop was welcoming/​warm. This is pretty rare for a salon… muchless on haight street.
This is my new go-​to in SF for my product and, if it ever came to it, I could confidently get my cut here as well.
Service like this is far and few between, especially in the beauty world… and these ladies hit the nail on the head.

War klasse, sehr nettes Personal und tolles Ergebnis. Kann ich jedem weiterempfehlen.