Absolutely 0 stars. I booked an appointment online for a haircut and was extremely disappointed…read morewith the quality of work and outcome. The haircut began with pain from clippers pulling my hair and scalp and throughout the entirety of the cut. I got shaved on the back of my neck and no aftershave was applied at all just scrapped my skin with a dirty towel leaving me bleeding and in burning pain. I will not come back here ever and do not recommend this place to anyone.

By far one of the best haircuts I've ever had. Janet was amazing. Her personality and…read moreprofessionalism were above and beyond. I would highly recommend Barber Lane to anyone in Marin looking for a quality haircut in a great atmosphere Chris C

Adam was so great doing my almost two year old sons hair. It was his first experience in a chair…read moreand with clippers. Adam knew how to talk to him, showed him all the tools he used and made sure he was comfy with a few booster seats. The haircut was also on point!

If you and Novato, I need a fresh cut by Avenue is a place to be they do you right? The vibe is on…read morepoint.

I've been going here for about a year and it's been a great experience! The place is clean and…read moreorganized. Plenty of parking. Kelli is meticulous and precise, which is perfect for how I like my hair cut. She's great and I highly recommend her.

I'm in town visiting my cousin and I had the privilege to come to this barbershop and Manny was my…read morebarber he did an awesome job I highly recommend this place super clean and very friendly

Shane gave me the best haircut of my life and that's saying something since I'm 64. On top of that,…read moreher way with people, made the whole experience fun

The birthday treat my dad didn't know he needed--Hollz at The Parlor Room gave him the full royal…read moretreatment, and we left with a memory we'll never forget. I treated my 85-year-old dad to "the works," and it turned out to be so much more than just a haircut. Hollz has created a true gem--an old-school barbershop experience with modern kindness and charm. My dad was very resistant at first (his idea of a treat is Supercuts), but this was full-on pampering: haircut, shave, hot towels--the works. ‍ And Hollz? She's the best part. * Warm, fun, incredibly personable--and meticulous with every detail--she made him feel like a million bucks. * She really knows her craft. She has all the right tools and knew exactly how to work with older skin, even skipping the straight razor to avoid irritation. * Her communication was great--we had to reschedule once and were late the day of, and she handled it all with grace. * You can tell she genuinely cares. She took her time, put him at ease, and even brought me into the process by explaining what she was doing. It felt like a celebration, not an errand. You only live once--and even a Supercuts guy deserves the royal treatment sometimes.

Lily gave me a fantastic haircut! She was incredibly charismatic, made me feel welcome from the…read moremoment I walked in, and has a great sense of humor that made the whole experience enjoyable. It was my first time at Mill Valley Barbershop, and even as a walk-in, I felt well taken care of. I'm really happy with the haircut and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Lily!

** Please read Eric R.'s review from March 2026 in addition to this review (we don't know Eric, but…read moretheir experience seems relevant, regarding shady business practice). First of all, my husband says that Lily is nice. The problem is the haircut and the business. My husband ended up basically paying *not* to get his hair cut because Lily did not listen to his requests just to cut his hair - nothing fancy! So he had to stop her from doing everything that he didn't want her to do. Then, she pestered him to take photos of him to promote her business. No. Just No. More problematically, when we went to book the appointment online, the website required that we agree to save our credit card not just for payment but *for future transactions*. We did not want to leave our information with this business. So I called to ask if we could make the appointment over the phone without leaving it. Lily told me the credit card information was just for the one-time charge, not as described online. She lied to me. When my husband requested that she remove our credit card information after paying for the appointment, Lily said she couldn't do that, and we'd have to go through Square. I am on the line with Square right now, who have advised me that they usually ask people to resolve issues directly with the vendor, who can simply remove client information from their Square dashboard (which Lily claimed she couldn't do). So Lily lied. Again. Just getting a bad haircut is all part of trying out a new barber. But this? No thank you.

High quality haircuts, great atmosphere. Vin is a true professional. Highly recommendedread more

Great first haircut with Vinny. Does a great job asking questions about what you'd like, while also…read moremaking recommendations on what he thinks might work well. He's clearly a master of his craft.

The name says it all. Ask for the world and you will get it here when it comes to providing hair,…read morenail, skin care rejuvination and much more at a more than reasonable price for quality workmanship. I was in need of a spa day treat to reenergize for an upcoming grueling work schedule. I normally go for a skin fade, overlap on one side, layered on the other. Kim outmatches her men's haircutting techniques over all the local barbershops in downtown san rafael. I also normally opt for an eyebrow trim, sometimes a shave, and extra time in the sauna to relax. This time I opted for something different. Mani pedi with clear coat with oil massage on hands and feet. A swimsuit waxing with eyebrows as well, oil treatment and shoulder massage that put me to sleep. I was hesitant to try it, but was impressed with the outcome. The waxing will keep my hair follicles healthy and the oil will provide much needed nutrition for my skin. The only takeaway to adjust for the next time so I can have my complete spa regiment is to break up my visit into multiple days. The oils should not be exposed to extreme water temperatures for 2 days which is why I couldn't use the sauna. All in all, this establishment is a gem in the community of downtown San Rafael. I highly encourage the local patronage to continue supporting Kim and her talented staff. I live out of state and still make sure to stop by everything I am in town. Thank you again Kim!

"Q" the barber was very attentive to detail. I went in for a haircut, which was booked last minute,…read morebut since this is a new business establishment, I was able to get in with no problems. They're open late, which is a huge plus, especially for working professionals. I work in healthcare administration, and my days can be long. It is nice to find a gem such as this place that stays up late. Having a parking garage a few doors down is a major upside in the convenience factor. 10/10 would go back again!

Cesar is one of the best barbers I've had. Very good at his profession, but also easy to talk too…read more I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a great hair cut. He's also super easy to schedule with!