I wanted to love this salon. The space is beautiful. The decor is gorgeous, the aesthetic is cool, and the overall brand feels thoughtful and elevated. Unfortunately, the hair did not match the marketing. I came in looking for dimensional color with texture and visible tones woven throughout. I shared inspo photos and was excited to do something elevated yet edgy. Instead, I left with what was essentially a flat, jet black color from root to end. No dimension. No texture. The haircut was equally disappointing. There were only a few quick snips before we were done. Once I got home and styled it myself, I realized the cut was uneven and lacked shape. It was honestly one of the laziest haircuts I've ever received. The most shocking part was the bill. The total came close to about $500 for the color and cut. At that price point, I expect a thoughtful consultation, technical execution, attention to detail, and a result that resembles what was shared. What makes this especially disappointing is that I genuinely wanted to become a regular client. The salon has a great vibe and a strong creative identity. But when you're charging premium prices, the work has to justify it. Sadly, I left feeling like I paid luxury prices for a result that looked mid at best and did not reflect what I asked for. read more

You know you have a good cut when people stop you and ask where you get your hair cut. EMILY is amazing and cuts my (straight, peri-menopausal, greying) hair. She is fabulous, she will listen to what you want, and give you the haircut you've been searching for. My straight hair somehow magically has beachy waves, movement, and fullness. She has also cut my kiddo's hair and my Mom's hair, so three generations (which is a testament to Emily's skills). She handled my kiddo's ambivalence about cutting her super long hair with such kindness, and my kiddo came out thrilled with her cut (a feat I did not think was possible she was so attached to her hair). My Mom has had people stop her to tell her how amazing her hair is. This salon is beautiful, welcoming, and friendly. Plus snacks and drinks! read more

Don't go to Stevie for bixie/bob cuts.. completely uneven, unblended back... I thought she could save it and I saw her for a quick 10 min to do so but she could not save it. The more and more I looked at it I felt more upset...I had to go to another salon to fix this and they were able to save it and actually give me the cut I wanted for a third of her price, thank god! Customer service - she was nice on the chair but afterwards she won't go above and beyond for you when comes to arranging to trying to get her cut fixed. I had to walk around with this cut for two weeks because she could not see me the same week I got the cut. Even after seeing her like I said for 10 min for a correction, my hair didn't get better, and I didn't feel like she enjoyed having to see me again. I had to walk away as I knew at this time that she was not the one to fix my hair (her original cut). The cut came out, still, uneven and not blended. read more

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This is such a warm and welcome space!! Very warm and cozy! I love all of the decor and plants. All of the staff are kind and welcoming even if you're not their client. I believe the owner greeted me and offered coffee/tea/drinks and was super kind. You can tell they have a lot of kindness for their clients :) My haircut with Casey was stellar as usual! read more

Stevie (@thegothchops) has been providing me with fantastic haircuts and bang trims for a couple years now! The salon is beautiful and welcoming, and when Stevie isn't available there is always someone else happy to help that will do a wonderful job! read more

I had my hair balayage/highlights by Liz and she did an amazing job of turning my neglected hair into a bright but natural sun kissed highlights I'm obsessed. I highly recommend her for any of your color needs. read more

When I say my stylist delivered THEY DELIVERED! I booked an appointment with Casey on instagram and it was such a smooth easy booking process. I'm an extremely busy mum of 4 and as you can imagine, tending to my needs and wants come last. I have been rockin the same boring hair for the last 10 years. I was ready for a change and they made it happen for me. Casey took the time to walk me through what we'd be working with and how to style my hair. They were so sweet, I would totally book again with them. Thank you Casey! You made this tired mama gain back her confidence, not to mention my partner and I can't stop admiring your work! read more

wow! I'm so happy I went here. it had been a while since my last haircut at Stevie was masterful. This was the best haircut I've ever had. Can't wait to go back. Thank you! read more

After my first wonderful experience with Stevie, I knew I had to come back again! I came back once for a bang trim, which she did perfectly, and then again for a haircut. Both times Stevie took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted and put so much detail in her work. I left both times feeling so much more confident than the way I came in, and what more can you want from a haircut? She's also such a sweet person and a great conversationalist. She is so great at what she does and has really perfected her art. As for the salon itself, it is such a beautiful and clean place, with a lot of personality. It is a place where I truly feel comfortable and it is just so cute! I'd really recommend anyone to come here with any stylist, especially Stevie! read more

This place is so cute and was such a good experience. My hairstylist Casey did an awesome job and I love my new shag cut. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Nora is the one! She is an incredible stylist. She has been cutting and coloring my hair for years now, I'm so grateful and I highly recommend. I have very curly wavy hair and Nora always does an amazing job keeping it healthy and looking great. I have dark hair and she has taken me to beautiful red and copper shades and blonde. Nora has been doing hair a long time and really knows what she is doing. She does my hair in a way that looks good when it grows out. I'll share some of the red copper color fresh and grown out that she did. It was exactly what I wanted. read more

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I've had two haircuts from Nora and a bang trim and she does such a great job with my wavy hair. She's able to cut it in a way that it'll naturally wave where it needs to go. The Marmalade salon space is super cute and airy as well, good vibes all around. Nora makes getting a hair cut fun and exciting. I highly recommend Nora especially if you have wavy hair like myself. She listens to what you want and does a great job! My hair cut lasted about 2.5-3 months with a bang trim, super happy to have found her! read more

It's hard not to praise the skills of Onika enough. Both my partner and I have received cuts from her and we always leave feeling fresh and re-invigorated. One of the hardest things to find in a stylist is someone who has the right balance of providing input/suggestions while also knowing/listening to what their client wants. Onika does this to a tee and it's clearly a big reason behind her success and praise. For me, I have had the same style for years and she was able to keep it going during the pandemic, while my partner has had variations and changes overtime (often a direct result of ideas from Onika.) And as a extra bonus, you'll find that her salon is one of the most inclusive and welcoming environments out there (not that this should have to be a bonus, but when this all lines up it puts a smile on your face.) Check her out at Marmalade Parlor, you'll be glad you did. read more

I can't recommend Stevie enough. I have gone to them a few times for a haircut service and leave feeling so grateful. My kids, myself and husband all have gone to Stevie and can say she is so talented and what she does is a true art. She makes us feel comfortable, heard and beautiful. So happy we found her! read more

Nora is my go to for cut and color. She's wonderful at making my color look natural and it grows out so perfectly! and when she cuts my hair it always looks so much fuller. Wouldn't trust anyone else. ‍ read more

My experience was not with the owner but a woman who told me she rents a chair. I went to get my roots touched up. The colorist assessed the color and proceeded with the dye. She was very nice and listened intently to what I wanted to do. She did take care and attention in applying color. Then I asked her if she would do a clear gloss- she said clear glosses don't do anything. I insisted and she did apply one (and when it was done admitted it was a good idea!). When I got home, I could see she applied a dye many shades darker than the rest of my hair. It looks like I have a dark stripe now in my hair. So even though she seemed sweet and knowledgeable, she really did not do a good job choosing a color and how could she not know clear gloss is a very nice touch?? The other huge issue I had was with the price. She charged $280 to do my roots. That's way too much. Roots generally cost $150, maybe a little more or less? But not $280. So please beware if you go this place to pre-confirm the price and I don't recommend their colorist. read more

I had a first haircut with Stevie and found her nice and pleasant. I wanted to like her and she was confident she could cut my bangs as I showed her photos of what I asked for. Unfortunately, she did an awful job and I sat in her chair crying because of how short she went and urging her to fix what she could. I had asked her not to go above my eyebrows and you'll see in the photos that she definitely did. She botched my hair and I left having had the worst experience. I've attached a photo of what I showed her and then the end result. She tried to tell me that if I push down my bangs it'll look like what I asked for. Clearly there's no amount of "pushing down" my bangs to make it look like what I wanted. She did about as good of a job as I would have with no experience cutting my own hair. I don't get why she didn't gradually cut instead of chopping it off to begin with. I would not recommend going to Stevie for a haircut. read more

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I accidentally discovered Onika on an online thread where someone in my neighborhood was looking for a new hairdresser....a person replied that she really liked Marmalade Parlor, so I read several reviews and decided to go ahead and make an appointment. My hairdresser had stopped doing hair during Covid and currently has no plans to return. I was *desperate* to get my Covid hair back to normal!!!! I had to wait about a month for my appt. and that finally happened this week. First, I really loved her little space! Small and cozy with lots of windows and a view of 40th and MLK. I liked that she is a one person operation and not in a busy and bustling salon, like I've been to in the past. Second, she really took time to ask questions about my hair and color and wants and needs. We spent quite a bit of time looking at photos and discussing what would work and what I like. In the end, she did a fabulous job and I'm so happy with it! She was a joy to chat with considering we had just met, and it turns out we knew a lot of the same people from various salons over the years. I'll definitely be back to see Onika again! read more

Onika is simply the best - she is great at helping you find what's right for you based on what you want and what's best for your face shape/skin tone and hair health. She works so hard to get your hair perfect. Onika crafted a short hair cut for me that made me feel amazing - most short hair cuts I didn't like. But I can't go back to long hair now. She's done all sorts of fun colors on my hair and she makes sure I go home with tools for maintenance. I'm moving away so I will have a truly hard time replacing her. But I can't recommend her highly enough - she is truly talented and such a hard worker. read more

Stevie is amazing!!! She gave me the pixie mullet of my dreamzzz I cannot thank her enough, she totally revived my hair it was feeling so dull and dense for so long and she really knew how to bring out the natural curl and shape of my ultra thick hair, haven't been to a stylist that was able to work so well with my hair type and I couldn't be happier will definitely be returning soon :} read more

Getting a haircut with Jade was one of the best experiences I've had...literally ever. She's really good at listening to what you need and like. I told her I was insecure about certain things with my hair and she totally knew what to do to help me. As she was styling - she also talked me through what she did so I could do it at home. Honestly, she's so lovely at what she does and she's really sweet to talk to(: read more

If you are looking for an amazing stylist who happens to be an amazing person stop here and make an appointment with Keri Amaral. She will take into consideration your hair texture, condition and lifestyle and you will leave happy! read more

I got a transformative cut from Onika a few weeks ago and I'm still loving it so much! My hair was super long, all one length and lifeless. Onika worked her magic and my hair has bounce and volume for maybe the first time ever, and my natural hair texture is starting to come back. I don't typically trust people with my hair and it had been years since i let anyone touch it, so i wasn't expecting to love my style as much as i do because I've been picky in the past. the appointment itself was great, and she was understanding of my personal covid safety precautions, which i really appreciated. First time appointments are longer to allow for a thorough consultation to help you realize your new style. the salon was empty except for us which was great for me, and a very relaxing experience. 10/10, highly recommend, i will definitely be back. read more

Onika is a wonderful person who listens to what you need, helps you articulate your vision, and works to achieve your ideas. I used to hate my wavy hair, but she's been able to shape it into something I'm proud and excited to wear. I am very happy to have found Marmalade Parlor and can't imagine going anywhere else! read more

I have gone time and time again to get my bob cut by Stevie and i swear she is a master at razor cut bobs. I get so many compliments on how crisp my bob line is it's wild! read more

Onika is the best and her new studio is incredible. I've followed her around for close to 18 years now. She used to be on my route home from work and now she's more than 30 miles away. Totally worth the drive. My hair can be tricky when cut short (sticks straight out) but somehow she works her straight razor magic and it all lays down and looks good, even without product. I've also seen some of her color work and it is amazing. Just book an appointment now, you won't be disappointed. read more

I have been to many salons in my life but I would say this is the best curly haircut I have ever gotten. It looks good up and down and every which way. she gave so much body to this aging head of hair. The highlights make me feel ready for summer. I could not recommend more, thank you Onika Crossman!! read more

Excellent salon experience with a true artist! Onika is awesome and very thorough in understanding what you want in a hairdo and how it can be achieved. We went over several different options for my cut and color. She did a really great job cutting my long curly haircut, layering, & adding balayage highlights. I'm really happy with my hairdo, it looks alive and refreshed. Thank you, Onika! I can't wait to see how it will look with continued balayage highlights & trims. Love it!!! read more

Onika is amazing! She knew exactly what I wanted and I left with a completely new, beautiful look! Also her salon is such a vibe and I got to get my hair cut while petting Cowboy the whole time :) read more

Keri did an absolutely amazing job and totally transformed my hair. She is attentive and makes sure you leave happy and with a style you love. Not to mention Onika the owner is also super sweet and always greets you with a smile. Best salon I've been to, hands down! read more

Incredibly warm and attentive, Onika is simply wonderful. She listened carefully and helped me make a big haircut decision. I am so glad she did! I feel like I can see myself in the mirror again. I couldn't be happier with my haircut. Thank you, Onika! read more

My experience was great, from beginning to end. Onika takes lots of precautions, which I really appreciated. Initially I was not planning on going to a salon for the rest of the year, but she had posted a video on her sanitizing process which put my mind at ease. I wanted to try her since I liked her aesthetic, and I'm really happy with my haircut. She brought out my wavy texture and removed a ton of bulk, which is what I wanted. Even a couple days after washing, my hair looks good. She's not pushy and she's fun, which is important if you're going to spend time with someone in a room in a pandemic! Her location is convenient - close to BART but when I drove I was able to find street parking about a block away. read more

Onika did an amazing cut and highlight on my hair. She brought shape and life back to my long hair which was no small feat after months of no hair care during Covid. She has created such a warm and welcoming space which compliments her personality and skill. Her assistant, Cowboy, is great too! read more

Nora is superb at cuts & color. I have been seeing her for a couple of years & always walked away happy. She really listens & advises well, and her final product is such high quality hair color & cuts. Thank you Nora! read more

I have been working with Onika as her client for about 13-14 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. She is incredible. Can't recommend her enough - she is an excellent stylist, colorist and haircutter. All around! Punky or preppy, she has had me covered. Hit her up! The new space is chic AF. read more

Hairstylist Onika Crossman understands the science in the mixtures that she makes to bleach my hair. She clearly 'gets' color. She also has an artistic/intuitive side that's interesting and comfortable to be around for hours. I felt I was in good hands to make a bold change with my hairstyle with her. She's a hardworking professional in her clean salon; and I can't wait to visit her at her new location! read more

I can't recommend Keri highly enough! She transformed my post-pandemic mop into a fluffy, bouncy long shag that's just incredible. Plus, it was probably the most peaceful and meditative haircut I've ever had. I will be back again and again and again! read more

Onika has been my stylist for almost ten years. I am so glad I have finally found someone who really understands how to work with my impossible to control hair. She always has great input when I feel I need a change and I'm always happy with the outcome and have gotten great compliments from people. read more

This was my first time having Onika do my hair and she was truly amazing! I love love love my hair and it was great to be around such a wonderful person + cowboy. I will definitely be returning and recommending her to all my friends! read more

Highly recommend !! Not only do I love my new hair, but Onika (the hair stylist) was super nice and created a super relaxing environment. They were also kind enough to give me free hair coloring !! Overall 10/10, I can't wait to go back !! read more