HI CRISBY!!! You are amazing and so sweet! You singlehandedly fixed my hair and gave me the *best* haircut I've ever had in my entire life (seriously). Short hair was meant to be. Attractive, sexy, charming. Right when I got home, my mom was so happy to see my new 'do, my sister said I looked like a celebrity, and my 15-yr.-old sister who absolutely hates haircuts was suddenly inspired to go short, too. I told her i would bring her to you if she really wanted a haircut like mine. Then, afterwards at my birthday party, everyone said I look sophisticated, it looked great with my sleek black dress with plunging neckline and the asymmetrical bob really showed off my collarbone. Thanks Crisby, for taking care of me :) I was wondering what type of brushes you used on blow drying my hair, one of them was a wraparound brush, I think I will try to call or write you to ask. Thanks also, for teaching me how to manage my hair, you know, I've never been taught and I tried some of it at home- it really works. These trendy hairstyles are so addictive, currently I am eyeing Natalie Portman in Closer, and next time I am going even shorter. You're definitely my new hairstylist, Crisby. read more

I hopped on the Yelp bandwagon and headed to Moxie for my hair cut. I called and they had a recent cancellation so I was able to get in the next day, which was a Saturday, with Sara. It was pretty easy to find and Sara was waiting for me when I got there. It's a very small salon. Far smaller and less fancy than anything I'm used to. I tried to relax and told myself everything was going to be okay. We talked for a little while about what was going on with my hair. She didn't have too many questions. I wished she would have asked more about my style/habit/etc. Very little conversation, but she was focused, so I didn't mind to much. But I did get a little bored. Honestly, I didn't feel very welcome there. I felt like the outsider that I was. Maybe I was just having a bad day, but that's how I felt. Anyway. I knew she was going to want to make my hair curly, so I let her. I wish I hadn't becuase I wanted to have it straight since we were going to go through all that blow drying crap. But curly it was, I was curious what she could do with it. When she was done, I didn't feel like I'd had a hair cut. My hair was in my face, and nothing felt right. I went to remove my smock and then came back to her asking her to fix it. She did and I was a little happier. The back is actually really nice, but the front needed a little love. She helped me out and offered free bang trim when I need it. I'll probably be back in a few weeks to take her up on that. Feeling when leaving: Blah - OMG - Did I get a haircut? After shampooing the next day look: Yes! This is pretty nice after all. One week check: Looking good. Rec'd complements?: Yes. I'll be back - stay tuned for updates. read more

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"I LIKE YOUR HAIR", the homeless lady yelled to me through the storefront window... Wow -- you know your stylist is good when you don't even have to leave the salon to get a compliment. O.K., so it was from a crazy homeless lady, but she knew a good coif when she saw it... En breve, Moxie is the place you go to when you want a hairdo, not just a cut (although I'm sure they could manage that, too). I found the adorable Ally to be confident and insightful when suggesting a color and style. She executed her vision lovingly and I could tell she considered my hair her canvas (well, her *other* canvas --she's also a painter). A sweet, personable staff rounded out my relaxing and beautifying experience -- HIGHLY recommended! read more

I get my haircut about as frequently as I go to the dentist. My teeth are in pretty good shape. My hair...not so much. If you haven't picked up from my other reviews that I have a bit of a neurotic streak, here is what happens when I think about getting my hair cut: Me: I should get my hair cut. My brain: ITS BEEN TOO LONG Me: That's why I should get my haircut! My brain: THE STYLIST WILL KNOW ITS BEEN TOO LONG Me: Probably. My brain: AND IT WILL BE EMBARASSING Me: Okay. My brain: YOU CANT SHOW UP AT A SALON WITH BAD HAIR Me: Yes. My brain: JUST WEAR A PONYTAIL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE Me: Okay. One day, before my brain could talk me out of it, I called Moxie Parlour based entirely on the strength of their Yelp reviews and made an appointment with Ally. She did immediately realize I had not gotten a haircut in a long time. It was not as embarassing as wearing a ponytail for the rest of my life. In fact, I felt completely comfortable in the salon despite looking like crap when I arrived. I really didn't know what I wanted other than shorter, redder hair. So I literally sat in the chair, pointed to some colors I liked, and let Ally do the rest. My haircut is among the best haircuts I've ever had. Somehow she managed to totally overhaul and update my look without making me look ridiculous. AND I've dyed my hair red several times before to varying degrees of success, and this is definitely the best color I've had. For once, a stylist insisted on doing highlights, and I think they improved the color a lot. Be warned, however, that such a haircut does not come cheap. Moxie Parlour is probably better for big changes (where you really want your hair in the best hands possible) and not for something like a quick split ends trim. I will illustrate this point with two lists: Things I have purchased recently that cost more than my haircut: - 2 year gym membership - season tickets to the opera - plane tickets home (to pennsylvania) for the holidays - a superfluous kate spade bag (best impulse buy ever!) Things I have purchased recently that cost less than my haircut: - a new bed - designer jeans - the lsats (which I didn't end up taking) - plane tickets home (to pennsylvania) not during the holidays I'm still giving Moxie Parlour 5 stars because it's hard to put a price on the confidence boost of a massive aesthetic improvement. And everyone in the salon was so friendly and fun that the experience was worth it. But if I keep going back, I'll probably be able to afford getting my hair cut as often as I go to the dentist...which...works out, I guess. read more

I am a creature of habit. And I'm a girl. I don't like people messin' up my hair. That said, I am not one of those girls that freak out over a bad haircut either. I have had my hair chopped off to have a boy's cut on purpose, just for a change, have colored it all the way from gothy jet black to nearly auburn blond - and have gotten crazy perms in my life just to have fun. It's all good. The only thing I ask from my stylist is that you listen to what I am wanting - - and give me just that. No more, and no less. Even if its sounds insane and you know I will look heinous - give me what I want. So, for the last 10+ years, I have gone to the same two places. One was close to work, and the other was close to home, and whichever salon I was closest to, I walked into in order to update my "do". Some of the things I asked for, they warned me against. Twice in my life, they gave me what I wanted, and I ran to the other one to undo what I had paid to get done because it was THAT horrible. But I don't cry about hair - - it grows back, and I don't hold it against the stylist if what I asked for turns out making me look like a disaster - with legs. But now, living in SF, neither is a convenient location for me (Pleasanton and Fremont), so I decided it was time to move on. Out of sight, out of mind - - it was a good relationship. To further clarify - I am not someone who likes to spend $400 for a color and cut. I am pretty creative when it comes to styling my hair, and if I do say so myself - - I can work magic with a blowdryer and curling iron. Just give me something I can work with at a good cost and I'm happy. Easy to please. My mistake was, perhaps, using reviews from a predominantly restaurant review site (YELP) to find a hair salon. There's no way to gauge what other people consider "style". The location is good, parking was really easy and the receptionist was friendly. My stylist, who will remain nameless to protect the innocent, was nice - - sweet and friendly, but did disappear on me for about 15 minutes during the coloring for no obvious reason. I had a lot of time on this particular day so it was no big deal but on other days, this would be enough to make me hit the roof. Where she and I did not see eye-to-eye was what we consider a good haircut, in spite of my directions and requests. One haircut should be VERSATILE - enable me to do several different styles with it, be it curl in, out, or tie back.... and the only mandatory criteria is that I have to be able to put the whole thing up into a pony tail (which is my hair 75% of the time). The latter part, she got fine. But what I ended up w/ was not a versatile cut as far as style goes. It was very blunt, and while it works well with one style, I'd have to live with that one style for the next couple months -- and that's just not me. I need something I can DO things with. Furthermore, the style was not what I had asked for - - and frankly, my hair is weird and most stylists know as soon as they wash it that my hair naturally twists and turns in its own way. All of the good ones have accomodated this. I walked out of Moxie with 4-5" less hair, and more gunk in what remained than I could stand. Thickening agents, curling agents, sprays, gels, what have you - - each strand weighed more than I could handle, and for a girl who puts NOTHING in her hair most of the time, the only thing I could think of was washing it out. Besides, you don't really know a good cut from bad until you style it yourself. What I found was that I had a haircut that I could not work with for long. After one night, I was already bored with it. It was boring, but it was also awkward - and neither are qualities I like. So after $195 for a color and cut (which is whole lot more than I would normally spend on my hair but included a $25 tip) - - I made an appointment at another place to continue my quest for a new hairstylist. What's already been done cannot be undone, but so long as there's a strand remaining on my head, there is hope. That said, I will add that the color job was very good and I am pleased with it. But there's not much you can screw up when the client asks for the darkest brown you've got. All in all - 3 stars. This is one area where most definitely, "your milage may vary". Hairstyles are entirely too subjective and personal. As is my motto when it comes to salons - - - try and try again until you find the right one, and when you find it - live and die by it. Moxie just happens to not be for me is all. read more

I have a problem with authority. So does my hair. My sideswept bangs wrestle with my daily efforts to subdue them, choosing to erupt into follicles known as "cowlicks." And no, a cow did not lick me on the head when I was a baby. I'm trying to grow out my hair, but starting a new job in August (gasp!) so I wanted my shaggy locks to get trimmed and look polished. Since I didn't go to finishing school, this takes professional hands. Luckily, I got an appointment with Ally. This chick is super-cool, funny, and talented. She looked at my cowlick and growled: "There's a new sheriff in town. Your hair has yet to meet the likes of me." She gave me a bob, which manages to look cute while I'm growing out my hair. I can tell she's very well trained and cuts each lock precisely. Plus, the salon uses yummy-smelling Bumble&Bumble products that made me want to snack on my hair. A form of self-cannabilism, yes. But a cannibal with cute hair. read more

Listen here my pizzles. So i'm the guy that actually is not the best hair customer in the world. I'm picky; I'm vague; and, probably worst of all, I get my hair cut once a year--the rest of the year either let it grow out or buzz the mothah off in frustration and desperation. So in following the tradition of my yearly grooming (and as a recent relocatee to SF), I hopped on yelp! for direction and advice as to the best place to impart my locks-o-love. Moxie Parlour caught my eye and made an appointment immediately. (also, i'm impatient--witness the degradation of my character). I arrive to my appointment lastnight and departed my same ambiguous direction to my hairstylist du jour (sara). you see this is the nightmare that is my coiff: cawlicks (lots o them: in the front, in the back, to the side...now dip, baby dip), coarse (think horse hair), and thick. Enter Dainty Beautiful Sara. Enter Wild Unweildy Hair. Winner: Sara. She didn't use clippers; instead she cut meticulously with scissors, watching where my hair was going and what the reaction was. Et voila, I have a haircut that people have been complimenting and raving about all day. I can only imagine the orgasmic cut she might deliver to a girl. She might make a regular out of me yet. low down: price: $$$ (depends on stylist - $65) stylist: Sara (not much of a talker, but definitely good) (Ally seems like a riot though - very funny) Check it. read more

Two experiences, two completely different. First I would rate 5 star, second i would rate 2. so i give it a 3 somewhere in the middle. First visit, i was dressed all casual and rocker and whatever and went in to see allie. she was cool with me, totally funny, chatty, great, got a fantastic color and edgy haircut. the bangs were a lot shorter than i was used to, but i got consistant compliments of how i looked like a rock star. sweet. second go 'round, i came straight from work, which i happened to have to wear a (GASP!!) suit that day, so i looked decidedly not rocker. she looked at me like i was diseased and proceeded to give me a ho-hum haircut- you actually couldn't tell any difference between the color/cut i had when i walked in and what i got. and honestly, i'm not being paranoid, it was like how she treated me, how creative she wanted to be, how good a haircut i got was was affected by the fact that i had a suit on. that's bullshit people, bullshit. read more

Along with deep water, losing teeth, whales, people touching my belly button, and rats, the fear of getting a soccer mom haircut is one of my greatest phobias. I like to wear my hair in a short bob. However, bob haircuts can teeter dangerously into soccer mom territory if executed by an unskilled stylist. (I already drive an SUV and will soon be a librarian -- I don't need any assistance on my path to spinster frumpery.) Lucky for me, Emily Howard makes me look like the hot, naughty librarian and not the librarian who smells like kitty litter and has a dried up vagina. On my most recent visit, I showed Emily a picture out of a magazine and she totally made me look BETTER than the chick in the photo. When does that ever happen?! Besides being extremely skilled and fast, Emily is super personable, will make you feel completely welcome and cozy in her salon, and has the prettiest sparkly head! Thanks Emily and Moxie Parlour for keeping the mom jeans and sensible underpants at bay for a few more years. read more

I have been going to Moxie since its inception... Actually, I'm a groupie and I've been through a few of Moxie's members ~ The chronological break down: Started with Hilary while @ Red Union; Moved with Hilary to Blo; Meet Sara during Hilary's pregnancy/post-pregnancy; Followed Sara to Moxie; When Sara decided to specialize in cuts only, I was introduced to Liz; and Liz is now my colorist (not mine in a possessive sense) I still get my haircut from Sara, and trust me, my hair has a mind of its own and I am surprised Sara has tolerated it for as many years as she did. But no worries as Sara is an expert in really taking her time and focusing her attention, she really listens too and does exactly what I ask. Viola, I walk out with AMAZING hair ~ so amazing that most people don't realize I got it cut... they just think I'm having really great hair MONTH... Phenomenal! What's more phenomenal is that when I wake up in the morning, I still have great hair... How many of you can say that? ? I attribute this to Sara... Thank you, Sara! As for Liz, well are relationship is still blooming, but I have to say before my first appointment, Liz was already making suggestion in terms of adding color, etc. I'm glad she did because I'm having difficulty with the idea of aging and refuse to... ~ well some of you know what I mean... Basically, I am in denial and I feel Liz will enable me to continue with my denial... Thanks, Liz! ;^) read more

DISCLAIMER: I blowdry and flat iron every day... so my hair needs extra attention and care at the salon. It took me a long time to finally write this review.. it's hard to write a moderate review about a place that everyone else RAVES about.... I came in to see Sara after reading and learning that she was an expert with long hair. Lord knows that my hair needed much attention.. split ends gallore...... it had been about 5 months since my last haircut and my poor threads were crying for moisture and style.. "moisture! style! moisture! style!" poor babies... I consulted Sara about what she thought she could do with my hair to make it better/ cooler/ healthier. She said she liked the cut as it was (designed by my hole in the wall salon) and that I shouldn't change it... she started trimming my hair. Fair enough.. every place i go to insists that i've already got the right do for my face.. so I always keep the same tons of layers (i need volume and layers help) She was nice, cut with attention... but I still had most of my split ends and damage when i walked out. I gave up my secret spot ($25 hair cuts + style + freaking great smelling shampoo and you walk out looking like you spent $100) to try moxie parlour (wash + trim without style or product = 2 stars) and i walked out a little unsatisfied. Anyway, I went home and continued trimming my split ends... sigh.. much wasted time in front of the mirror snipping away at what is left. Hair is now decently healthy... but I hoped for more. read more

I haven't had a haircut I loved in years. I get really excited about the idea of a new look, but by the end of the appointment I'm always underwhelmed by the cut and the way the style looks on me. Recently my hair has decided to become wavy, bordering on curly. My old cut wasn't doing that any justice, so I started looking around on Yelp for a new stylist and came across Moxie. I was able to get in with Ally in less than a week. Before the appointment I went back and forth about how much direction to give her. I wasn't totally sure what I wanted so when I got there I basically told her to make it look cute, not too short, and do something about how damn thick it is. Ally, (who is absolutely adorable and fun), went to work right away. As she was working I decided to make a confession--I'd secretly been wanting bangs forever but had gotten really negative feedback from friends about it. I was really excited (giddy even) when Ally said she thought it would be a great look for me, and was even going to suggest it herself if I didn't. Anyway, my bangs look hot. So hot. I keep checking myself out in windows and mirrors and anything and everything shiny. The rest of my hair is awesome too. By far my favorite cut I've ever gotten. And the best part is that I went home and washed my hair to see if I could recreate the style myself--I'm kind of an idiot with hair so that's sometimes a problem for me--and I can make it look hot too! Bottom line: Ally is my hair hero. read more

I have two main problems when it comes to my looks: 1) I'm lazy. If my hair's long enough, I will pull it back in a ponytail day in and out. 2) I inherited amazing skin from my mom (that's actually a good thing, I know). But, with my hair pulled back, I look young. As in you would get in trouble for dating me young. So. I finally decided to get a hair cut that makes me look like a sexy adult, instead of a high school student. (Thank you, I'm a couple of years out of college!) Based on Yelp reviews, I went to see Crisby to cut my seriously curly hair. He did take about 2 hours, since at the time (maybe 2 months ago) he was still a junior stylist. But. I came out looking like a Victorian Anime girl. Short and playful in back, long and sexy in front. It was probably the most technical hair cut that I've ever gotten. And I've been getting compliments on it ever since. Also, it didn't force me to change my lazy ways: wash, brush, throw some curl creme in, and air dry. I haven't been mistaken for a 17 year old since! read more

Hair growth explosion I'm one of those women who goes from one hair stylist (cutter for me) to another, and every time I don't like the cut - which has been about 99% of the time for over four decades - I find a new please-help-me-please. Usually I'll go back a second time (I'm not really a cut-n-runner), but then I'm here again to see who is Yelped as a great cutter. I also call friends, and of course I look on OK Cupid, but I haven't found anything there (yet). A few years ago I found a man in SF and I really like him (He cuts one of my best friend's hair). He still colors my hair, but someone recommended I see Emily at Moxie, and I have been going back since the first time I saw her. I have very (very!) fine and thin hair, always have, but after a pretty serious illness in 2008 I lost a lot of it and began to fear it would never grow back. Now I can't literally say that Emily has the gift of growing hair, in fact I want that gift because I can get rich on it, hmmmm? But she has the scissors gift, and since I have been seeing her my hair is not only growing faster, it is filling out, or filling in, or mayhaps both. Emily knows hair and she knows people. She's interesting; she can talk about more than hair. She's beautiful ... inside and out. And I must say that part of my hair growth explosion comes from using the amazing products she introduced to me. One thing I know for sure is that many (many) women search for the miracle shampoo and conditioner, the products that will finally make the magic transformation, the products that really do work miracles. Well Emily is the miracle worker here, and she surely has a made-for-you hair-healer for your very-very-oh-so-very special kind of hair. So to make a long story just a little longer, book a cut with Emily at Moxie Parlor, and then let me know how happy you are. read more

DICTIONARY 1. Moxie: noun - skill, know how a. Parlour: noun - a room in an establishment MOXIE PARLOUR = a room full of skill and know how in everything HAIR 2. Crisby: noun - a highly skilled person who works his magic in a room that is known for skill and know how. a. CRISBY: verb + noun + adjective - a kick ass stylist who really wants to know what you're feeling with your hair and REALLY listens and applies what you just told him to give you a rockin' hair cut. A CRISBY is METICULOUS, Detail Oriented, takes his time and educates you on your hair and how to style and what to use...CRISBY!! read more

I found Moxie Parlour through Yelp when I first moved to the city and had no idea where to go. I had an appointment with Sara & absolutely loved what she did with my hair. I had never spent $70 on a haircut so I waited a long time before I got it cut again. After living in the city for a while, I realized that most hair stylists cost about $60-70, and the way Sara cut my hair it still looked amazing while it was growing out. As soon as I wanted another good hair cut I was back to seeing Sara. She is very attentive and listens to what you want while adding her opinion about what looks best with your particular hair and face shape. She could look at a picture you brought in, but understand the modifications you wanted to make to certain layers or bangs. I find it so hard to verbalize a certain look, but she is always spot on. I like my hair styles to look great, but also be very low maintenance. I hate blow drying my hair daily, and don't see the point in using a lot of styling products since it's so windy in SF & I ride a bike. Sara understood this & always took my straight hair with a little wave into consideration & I think that's why she's so amazing. I hate when I get a cut that I will never be able to style the way the hair dresser did. I never felt that way after Sara cut my hair- I could do absolutely nothing to it & it would still look good. read more

Sara cut my long, straight, dried-out hair into a sleek, perfect bob with what felt like just a few careful snips with her scissors--she's incredibly gentle, has a soft touch (if you've ever had your scalp tortured by a hairstylist with one of those prickly round brushes and a super hot hairdryer you'll appreciate this!), and her work is crisp, precise perfection! When I went to work, every was blinded by the glassy shine of my hair and one of my coworkers, who is not fashion-conscious in the slightest, stopped in her tracks, leaned in, looked around and said, "I shouldn't be saying this. You look hot." About price, I disagree with other reviews which say the price of a cut is too high. People spend more than that on cable TV or one night of drinks-- you wear your hair every day. You look at it every day, you deal with it every day. It's on your head! Recently, I recommended Sara to a friend who has extremely long, thick black hair down to her tush. It was all one length. My friend was very reluctant to have her hair cut due to bad experiences with other stylists, but wanted a few layers (without sacrificing length). I drove her there and nervously wandered to Flax nearby while she had her hair cut... When I went back, she was just about finished, and Sara had given her just what she wanted-- some long layers with lots of shine and movement. She looked amazing! We couldn't stop petting her hair, it was like we were on E. Sara is seriously awesome! read more

I got a haircut here last October with Ally (sp?) and there a couple parts to my review of it: 1. The haircut itself was great, well done and worth the price. (under $60, at the time) 2. I had asked for a edgy haircut and I let her go after any route she chose as long as she kept a certain amount of length. I brought in some Japanese magazines for style references. I left however feeling like I got the hipster haircut of the year-- and in a bad way. It was asymmetrical, with side swept bangs, and good layers. Yet my hair didn't seem very edgy at all. Just a personal opinion I guess. I really wanted to push the envelope, and instead I got a "Jennifer Aniston" basically. 3. Ally is adorable, sweet and very cool to talk to. I had a great time while at the salon and Ally is definitely talented and worth the price. Maybe I should have been more persistent about the cut I was looking for in the first place. I have since gotten my haircuts in Iowa and Minnesota this past year-- got exactly what I was looking for, a rock and roll messy cut-- and non-stop compliments too. Maybe its San Francisco? read more

Emily gives consistently perfect haircuts, and it's not surprising that I've been her client for over two years now. I see her regularly every six weeks and it's my one big beauty splurge. I love our chats and I always leave her space feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. And she's always game if I'm feeling a style change. I'm a fan for life! read more

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I have been to a gazillion hairdressers. A GAZILLION, I tell you! Cheap ones, expensive ones...those that serve you wine and claim to be "hip", super-chic salons that try to wow people with their exclusivity...you name it. Why? because my hair has a mind of its own....and maybe I have commitment issues. Maybe...But I'm not telling. In any event, I have a vision of what I want, and I need an experienced professional to tell me HONESTLY and realistically if my hair can do what I'm asking it to do. And if not, what can be done with it? So, what have I learned from all of this? A great hairdresser is not only about their hairdressing skills, but about their COMMUNICATION skills. There's got to be both in order for the ultimate hair experience to happen. I don't care about the image of the salon, or how trendy it is, or who gets their hair cut there, as long as they know what they're doing and not just faking it, and I can tell if you're faking it. Emily's the woman. Moxie Parlour is the salon. It's not a pretentious salon, but a warm, down-to-earth place that feels really comfortable, yet stylish in it's Art Deco digs. And I found Emily to be not only highly skilled, but also a fantastic communicator who made sure we were clear on where we were headed before she started. I feel like she cut my hair for what it is, and didn't try to make it be anything--more curly or more straight--than what it is. Now a few days after the cut, I can simply let it dry by itself, put a little product in it, and go. To me, that's a good cut. I'm really happy with my whole experience and will definitely be back. Oh, and they carry Bumble & Bumble as well as Pureology, but didn't push it on me. Parking seems to be only on the street, but I found a spot right around the corner. read more

I had my hair cut by Miss Sara Hix at Moxie. The salon: Adorable & fun. The service: Really great. Everyone's really friendly and promotes a fun atmosphere. Sara is very gentle with your hair...she also uses this amazing-smelling lotion (smells JUST like freshly baked cookies), so when she's working on you, it smells like cookies everywhere. I fell asleep in the chair twice because it was so relaxing. The hair: Well, it took me a few days to get used to it, but I love it! Sara listened to my vague and completely insufficient explanation and managed to pull off a look that I've come to adore! However, I have to say that my hair is pretty easy to work with and I've only had 1 disaster haircut ever..(not counting the boy haircut my mom gave me when I was 5). That said, it wasn't so amazing that I'm not going to try new places, too. Overall, Great people, service, hair... will come back, but still am going to try others. read more

Emily has been my stylist since forever. There is nobody who can cut hair like she can. Even when I moved to LA, I would still fly back just so she could cut it....I did this for 3yrs. I travel around the country for business and EVERYWHERE I go, people stop and ask me where I get my hair done....I shit you not.....this happens ALL THE TIME. She is a true talent and master of her craft. I am so proud that she has her own salon....she is the best in the city. read more

UPDATE: Sara is at her own studio now - Studio Hix - studiohix.com. I just got a "POB" by Sara - Posh Spice Bob!!! Yes, I came in with pictures of Victoria Beckham and Rihanna... don't judge me. Sara cut my long hair wet, then blow-dried it and did the precision cut dry. I am so incredibly happy with my hair - and so excited to have a new forever hairstylist. I can't recommend this place enough. LOVE IT!!!!!!! How amazing is this - for as INCREDIBLE as my hair looked when I walked out of Moxie on Thursday night, I actually like it even BETTER a couple days later, doing it myself!!! Isn't that the goal of a good hairstyle??? 1 MILLION STARS!!!!!! read more

I like the vibe and the personality of the stylist I see BUT.... I've gotten 2 or 3 cuts which were not even. I mean that the left side was off from the right side. I don't care how cool this place is or how the style of my cut turned out. If the left side does not equal the right side, this equals a not good haircut. read more

Having moved to San Francisco just last January, I have been searching for the salon to give my heart and hair away to. To put my hair situation into context, in high school I had the same haircut as my brother. Since then I have grown it out out out, until it now makes strangers stop me on the street to worship it, and allows me to live almost incognito when visiting my parents because none of my former classmates ever recognize me. Fast forward to last week; I had not gone in for a cut in six months. To be fair I spent half that time in Egypt, but it was also because I had met nobody here to trust with scissors. Unfortunately this month has found me extra right on cash. And here I finally discuss my savior, the apprentice at Moxie Parlour. He gave me one of the best haircuts I have EVER had, for only TWENTY DOLLARS. Please girls, run, don't walk, to the phone to make your appointment with him before he is moved up to full fledged stylist! Forgive me I have forgotten his name, but he is the only apprentice at Moxie so they will know who you mean. And if you can't get him, judging by the amazing cuts and happy people I saw in the salon, the other stylists are more than worth their much higher price tags. read more

I don't ask for much in a haircut. Specifically, my requests for Allie were as followed: "I want something shorter. oh and something fun. oh and something that doesn't make my face look fat." Sounds easy, but alas, my chubby cheeks usually prevailed and my yearning to be cool was thwarted by cuts that looked more librarian than rockstar. But Allie proved to be my own personal genie. I trusted her style more than mine and let her do her thing. 2 cuts and 4 months later, I'm way cooler. And so are my friends since most have converted to my new religion of Allie is the Best Hair Stylist Ever. Please go to Allie. The way she's able to deliver exactly what you want without verbalizing it is a little creepy really. But her fantastic cuts, incredible sweetness and open appointments within a week only compliment her gnarly psychic abilities. update 7'007 Apparently I've referred too many people to Allie. Where are the open appointments?! OH THAT'S RIGHT.... they are a month away :( My shaggy and desperate hair wants to take away a star but my loyalty demands all five to stay. read more

This review is for Crisby. I usually get my hair cut in LA, but I took the plunge and booked with Crisby since the yelp reviews mentioned he was good with curly hair. The result? I LOVE MY HAIR. It's a curly bob that's edgy, put-together, and glam all at the same time. Crisby is also very sweet and gracious (I was late to my appt and he was incredibly accommodating). With online booking, you really have no excuse not to see him! Love love love!! read more

Emily is not a hair stylist; she is rockstar Head Architect. Especially with short hair! I was new to SF, and needed someone who really knows the intricacies of short cuts (specifically an A-line cut, dealing with funky cowlicks, as my hair grows in weird directions near my neck, and can end up looking boyish if cut wrong). Every cut was PERFECT with Emily - exactly the right length, incredible precision and exquisitely feminine. I now live in Colorado and book appointments with her every time I'm in San Francisco. I've just never had a better cut. Also - she's just amazingly warm, real, and insightful (no surprise she's a successful therapist as well). Can't say enough about this incredible woman! Also, while I don't currently see her for this, I love knowing that she specializes in alopecia, and is wonderfully tender and loving with those suffering with this condition. All these five star reviews are dead on - "perfect", "meticulous", "beautiful". That is absolutely Emily's work. She's well worth the wait if you try to book and she isn't free for a month. You'll be hooked. Love you, Em! read more

So I paid 60-some for a haircut. I'll be damned if I wasn't debating whether to go through with it or just buzz my hair off at home and save the cost. But after trying to grow my hair out several times in the past, and ending up with a buzz cut that's easy and all, but not quite great on me, I decided to suck it up, eat the cost, bite the bullet, etc. A gentleman named Crisby cut my hair, and I'll be damned (again) if it wasn't worth the money. Here's why: I'm one of those people who is convinced I can cut my own hair if I just try hard enough and get the right tools. It's not, in any way, true, but I'm rather fearless about it. As such, both my roommate and I had hacked away my hair trying to get it to lay properly, but to no avail. Instead, I ended up with mangled hair the likes of which stray cats would be embarrassed to sport. Enter Crisby and the magical scissors that cut without cutting. I don't know how they work, but I left with a head of hair that sat beautifully, looked fresh, and didn't make me feel like a European-knock-off... you know, like most of the guys in the Castro. He also told me not to touch my hair for three months. Especially not with thinning shears. Good call. read more

I'm a very big fan of Moxie Parlour. I've followed my colorist around for years and that's how I first discovered Moxie. Said colorist prefers to remain anonymous but I can rave about the salon in general as well as the stylists. Ally is terrific but has since moved on to her own salon, Curl up & Dye. I was in having my color done one day & realized I was in desperate need of a cut. Ally wasn't available but Crisby was. He is such a sweetheart and a great stylist. I've seen salons where I would have felt like I should be locked up for seeing someone other than my regular stylist. It's not like that here at all. You can tell that this is a happy place for the stylists as well as for the clients. I'm sure that has a lot to do with the ever sweet & friendly owner, Emily. Elisa books appointments and I've never seen her in a grumpy mood. She's a great representative of what Moxie is all about which is down to earth & friendly. You'll see clients of all ages and you'll never feel uncomfortable here. I also think that you'll be surprised at how reasonable their rates are. Whether you want a safe and conservative cut or something edgy, I would happily recommend Moxie Parlour to my best friend. read more

Moxie Parlour is a great salon!!! Emily and her staff have training that goes back to the creme de la creme. liz has been doing my hair since back in the day when she worked at Architects and Hero's (where she was trained) she really knows what she is doing,and its always a fun, no stress expirence.I wouldn't think of going to anyone else. read more

LOVE! CRISBY! BEST HAIRCUTS EVER! To help, I am bi-racial and have the associated curly hair. I took the plunge with Crisby, and cut it all off about a year ago and he was amazing. Super professional, detail-oriented, and really knows his craft. I was referred to him by my Azn friend who has straight hair and had an amazing bob, and was pleased to discover that he can make curly hair look just as amazing (which I feel is a rare find.) A little pricey at $75, but worth it. He is the first stylist I have ever wanted to return to, which is the most whole-hearted recommendation I can give. read more

I went to Moxie twice... I am a sucker for giving people a second chance! The colourist was cool, and the color was ok... I think it went too blond! But it was good for me! The hair cut... was barely cut! Everyone was congratulating her on a great cut, and I thought I was missing something. She didn't cut for my hair texture... you know a good stylist when they mention my wavey hair, that I need some layers, shape of my face and how decieving my hair can be... She didn't mention a thing! I have been to 3 hair salons since I moved here 16 months ago... and I stil can't replace my stylist back home! :-( i'm still on a hunt... trying Mercer Street next! read more

Sara is amazing. I have been looking for a place to get a haircut for awhile. Mixed bad and have had some high end cuts (will not name names) and some modest price cuts (serviceable but you get what you pay for). Sara is meticulous and I think she scrutinized every hair on my head. She listened to my feedback and I really felt terrific with the cut. I know it is a tough pill to swallow for men to pay 70+ for a cut but having paid much more for much less this way worth the investment. read more

My hair: Short, thin, wavy with a lot of frizz, damaged, uncontrollable Crisby: Makes me love my messy hair. He gives me a cute a-line cut that no one else has been able to perfect (I've tried Edo, Maiden Lane, Alcheme, Addiction...). He listens, gives advice and most importantly takes his time to do things right. His laid-back, friendly personality is almost as awesome as his styling skills. If you want some magic done to your hair, see him. The Salon: Perfect. When I want a haircut I don't want to feel like I've walked into an art-house party scene packed with gorgeous people who don't want to talk to me (like a couple of the places I listed above). I want a cozy, comfortable salon that makes me feel welcome, not out of place. The salon has everything you need, and no nasty attitudes from anyone, ever. The other stylists seem really friendly and have never made me feel out of place. Overall, the perfect place for a no-hassle, drop-dead gorgeous haircut. read more

Moxie Moved! I liked it better when they were on Market, but oh well. The new place is cool too. Sara is still awesome. Every time I get a haircut, it's like wearing art on my head. She does the best bangs AND she's the type that actually CARES about what you want. Down to every last detail, my 'do came out just the way I wanted. Overall, frackin' amazing. read more

UPDATE: Sara is at Studio Hix now - www.studiohix.com :) Sara was great. I hadn't had my hair cut in about two years and it was all one length, boring, lots of split ends. I told her I wanted more poof and probably some bangs. I was in and out in one hour and she checked in with me at every step of the way to make sure it wasn't too short. She also responded helpfully to my peppered "What do you think? Which looks better?" questions. Thanks Sara! I'll be back! If you mention her FB promotion right now you get $20 off, and if you pay cash you get $5 off. read more

I got butchered at a tragically hip salon in Emeryville two months ago and was seriously considering anti-anxiety medication or doing a Britney - anything to remedy the horrific cut I got... I am delighted that I found this gem of a salon in San Francisco! If you want the attitude to be in your 'do... and not emanating from your stylist, pick up the phone and make an appointment with Emily Howard. I was welcomed graciously and immediately felt at ease - Emily is a fantastic listener and incredibly intuitive. Even though it was my first cut with Emily, she gave me the 'kid glove' treatment and was sooooo attentive. This salon is both hip and humble... absolutely immaculate and it feels grand, despite its cozy dimensions. I brought pictures to give the "concept" of my style... and Emily absolutely nailed it. I am pleased beyond words with the end result: I can look professional and stylish in a suit and Hermes scarf and pearl earrings when I'm in a client's office... or I can amp up the edginess and throw on my Alexander McQueen black leather jacket covered in D-rings... and get into some safe, sane and consensual trouble! I am a multi-faceted person, and my goal, stylistically was to get a cut that could reflect the different modes that I'm in... and that's exactly what I got. I'll definitely be back! This salon is an amazing value - I put it on par with my stylist at the John Barrett Salon in New York... but at half the cost. read more

I heard about this place while checking out the "Hawt on Yelp" deals. I booked an appointment with Emily Howard, the owner of the shop. I paid $65.00 + tip for my haircut and I was completely satisfied with it! I came to the shop not knowing what I wanted at all. I told Emily to just go ahead and cut my hair in whatever style she wanted to as long as she thinks that I look good in it. I let her do her magic and I was extremely pleased of the results. Simple and manageable, yet a bit different for my usual taste --it was exactly what I needed. Throughout the cut, she made sure to confirm with me before she did anything to see if I was OK with her decisions. She's also really fun to talk to as well and really down to earth. She also gave me really good advice on my hair and tips on how to manage it and keep it healthy. Emily definitely knows what she's doing. The shop itself was extremely cute. I loved the feel and look of the place. Additionally, they carry almost the entire line of Bumble & Bumble! The best thing is that they don't overcharge you for the products either --they're priced at normal retail price compared to many other places. Parking was completely fine --there were tons of street parking. The street parking near the shop only allows for 30 minutes and they are metered, so I just went a block past the shop, made my first right turn into the first street and parked there where there was no time limit. I am looking forward to coming back here again in the future! read more

OK, Emily is the best. Not only that, but you get a friggin' great head massage with your shampooing (real word?). Really, the whole staff at Moxie is great. Emily's schedule is so packed that new clients may not easily get an appointment, but rest assured that she's surrounded herself by talented stylists who will do you right. Pun intended. read more