I've got thick, 3B/3C curls and unfortunately have had so many horrible cuts over the years from…read more stylists who had no idea how to work with my hair type. I'm always a little nervous to try out a new salon but have been looking for someone based in Marin... so glad I took a chance on Salon B because it's honestly the best curly cut I've ever had! Amy and Bishlam have created such a lovely space... they're both so friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. Bishlam carefully took his time to look at my hair and to get a sense of what I wanted/didn't want and he even talked through some techniques for styling and explained what kind of products would work best for my texture. For anyone who's struggled to find a really great curly hair specialist, I can't recommend them enough! So lucky to have them in town!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Salon B, and I can't say enough great things about…read moreBishlam! From the moment we started, he took the time to genuinely consult with me before picking up a single pair of scissors. He clearly explained why certain techniques and styles would work for my curl type and face shape, and he even helped me understand why I've loved some past cuts and not others. With that insight, and just the great conversation we had, he delivered a cut I absolutely love. It's low maintenance (exactly what I asked for), but also super versatile: I can wear it up or down, and it fits seamlessly into my lifestyle. It works beautifully with my curls and exceeds every expectation I had. Bishlam is incredibly kind, deeply knowledgeable about curly hair, and passionate about proper hair care. His wife Amy was also wonderful. Highly recommend Salon B to anyone, especially those with curly hair looking for someone who truly understands it!

Very personalized attention. She listened well and asked great questions. We were able to fit my…read morechallenging feet into a dance shoe for freestyle dance and I imagine most any other dance, too. I had a difficult criteria and she was not phased, met the challenge, and exceeded expectations. She's a great inventory of shoes, clothing, and accessories. It's a lovely space with a tall ceiling and a lovely large wall of toe shoes. I also got a nice long-sleeve black sweater, and pink leg warmers--the kind that can fit over your shoes! This an amazing resource for dancers.

If i could give 10 stars I would. Strap in for a story:…read more I am a beginner pointe adult student. I went (excitedly so) to my first ever pointe fitting at another store in San Francisco (won't drop any names). I got home and thought...you know...not once in my whole appointment did I ever get over the box. I get that I'm new to pointe but...is that normal? I also was given toe pads, a big toe cap, and toe spacers. And told because my feet are 2 slightly different sizes I'd probably need to buy 2 pairs of shoes (I did not). All this to say I tried on my shoes at home, filmed myself...and cried. THE FIT WAS AWFUL. I called Bourree and explained the entire scenario - asking if I could come in and show the shoe I'd been sold elsewhere. If they agreed with the shoe - great! I'd pay a fitting fee. If we could find something better - even better! I get new shoes. Staff spent over an hour with me going shoe by shoe. It was amazingly thorough, and SO personal. They really made me feel like a valid dancer with valid concerns and a future on pointe - rather than adult student. I probably tried 10+ shoes and NONE were a similar shape...or size...to what I'd been sold elsewhere. We also reduced my padding ...and I somehow felt MORE comfortable! I started with Nikolay nova flex in size 5 XXXX. I walked out of Bourree with Bloch Euro Stretch size 6.5 X. Talk about a difference. I immediately got over the box. No sickling, no wobbly ankles, just confidence and reassurance that IM not the problem - a "bad" fitting was. Pointe is expensive but I do appreciate the loyalty program the store has! You're getting the best bang for your buck you're ever going to get with pointe shoes. From the bottom of my heart thank you to Bourree for making me feel like a ballerina.

It's Princess Tracey's birthday season and that's got her dreamily conjuring up images of all of…read morethe things she covets. A full 50% of them, I'd estimate, can be found at Presh. She already has 4 (!) of their embroidered fabric necklaces, that dangle from chunky leather cords and strands of silver, so that's no longer on her list. (It ought to be on yours though, these necklaces aren't just gorgeous, but they're unique... nothing else out there like them). She's thinking one of their leather belts, with artist-crafted buckle, might be nice. What's that you say? She's already going to The French Laundry for her birthday? Oh, well. Maybe next year...

Literally one of my favorite jewelry stores on the planet and anytime I make it back to the Bay…read morearea to visit my Aunt, I try to get her to make the trip into this sweet little town from SF. Beautiful pieces from different designers, prices are not crazy and a few times we have even been here during some great sales! I love that I leave with a unique piece that no one else has and I am supporting small business and local artists. The owner is always so nice, and occasionally there are cute dogs around which just makes the experience even better. Can't wait to hopefully pop in the first week in August!

Jolt is Amazing! Had the pleasure of walking through the boutique and was graciously welcomed by…read morethe owner. The selection of clothing is superb as well as the fun and innovative gifts! I love this shop and will definitely return. Such a fun experience! Thank you Jolt!!!

My go to local store for gifts (sometimes that gift is for me ;) I love the jewelry, stickers,…read morecandles, and clothes. Staff is sweet too!

I write this with great reluctance because Bella - Novato is a local business but I feel compelled…read moreafter my recent negative experiences there. Last summer I bought a top there from the company Velvet and asked to order another. The salesperson said I would hear back, and I never did. I ended up buying it online for $30 less. Recently I went to the store to buy a belt. The salesperson directed me to the cubbies around the store but wouldn't answer questions about available sizes. All she told me was the brand. Again, I went online to buy the belt at a lower price than I would have paid at the store. I will return to the store to browse for brands but will buy elsewhere until the customer service is comparable to the quality of the merchandise.

Wow. Super rude employee here. I'm not sure how they stay in business. I was just about to buy a…read morenumber of items when the employee announced, "we close at 6:00 today." It was 5:02. I replied, "it's 5:00," to which she replied, "we close at 5:00" as she stood by the door. No asking if I was still looking; no asking if she could help. The only reason I shop at this over priced shop (which has clothes one can get at the Village or even Marshalls!) is to "shop local." No more. I know the employees can't be getting paid much, but that terrible customer service is really bad for business.

This place is the reason for living there's a calm effect and serenity to it when you walk in…read more Nobody knows how to say the lady's name so I'm just going to say mz Lady N. She can tell you her name 20 times and you still will not remember her name. Family owned and multitude of different varieties of items. education and what's going on with the items that are for sale and vendors can come in as well to do consignments so there's a large vast amount of a lot of different items. Lady N does restringing for jewelry bracelets necklaces as well tennis racket restringing. I got a couple of necklaces done that I haven't been able to where cuz they were broken. Now I got a bring her some more to do.

The owners of this shop go above and beyond for their customers. I've truly never known a shop like…read morethis one, and I have so much gratitude. We came in to this shop some months ago looking for a very specific incense, which is difficult (if not impossible) to find here in the US. The shop owner said she would be travelling to Nepal in a few months and would look for this particular incense at the grand market (she indicated that every kind of incense could be found there). I left my phone number with her and, quite frankly, did not expect to hear back. I WAS SO WRONG! She called me back exactly as she had promised upon returning to the US to let me know that she found the incense and had 10 boxes set aside for me. I was so blown away that she remembered and thought to call me. Of course, I bought all her stock in this incense because who knows when we would ever find it again! In case you're wondering, the incense is called Aparajita. It is the scent that the Beatles burned during their recording sessions beginning with the Revolver album. And, no, I don't believe they have any left, because we cleaned them out. :) LOL Also, I learned that in some cases the FDA won't sign off on some imports due to ingredients that have not been approved. I can only speculate why this incense is so hard to find here, but I do wonder if it has something to do with that. Regardless, as Beatles fans and as we carefully attempt to recreate "the vibe" of that recording sesh, we are eternally grateful that this shop assisted us with this search. A million thank yous!!!

First time here. They put the clearance swimsuits up front, which was so unexpected but…read moreappreciated. The longtime staff were really helpful and nice. The young clerks didn't quite know how to help, but tried. They have a good assortment of sports gear and cater to kids teams as well. Wish they had kids mirrored goggles. Appreciate the community support!

Every time we come here, we get the best service and best quality sports gear!! Love T & B!!read more