The low review is for my daughter's cut and her experience with the stylist I would give five stars for my stylist Victoria. It was an amazing experience. However, my daughter left in tears. She had a very bad experience with the stylist Jessica, who tried to push her into something that she did not want. It was sad as a mom because I wanted my daughter to feel good when she laughed, but instead she was sad and disappointed. read more

Sierra is awesome! I always leave feeling very confident and very happy with my hair. The salon is very cozy and has a great atmosphere. Great place for my friends to relax and wait while I get my hair done lol. read more

It saddens me to write this review, as I previously wrote a positive review about Sierra when she gave me a haircut. I even bought one of the overpriced Kerastase products directly from the salon, so she could earn commission of the sale. I really enjoyed her as a person, especially since we talked nonstop for hours as she was doing my hair. We really bonded and lifted each other up. I liked the vibe of the salon too. I thought I finally found the place and the stylist to continuously return to for the next couple of years. I book an extended partial with blonde highlights, black lowlights, and with a dusky plum maroon coverage (#754257 cc). It was supposed to be thin streaks so that my curls could coil into one color. When I went in for the consult, I respected Sierra as a stylist. I asked for her professional opinion to elevate it and make it sustainable for a college student like me. She suggested we go with a high contrast color. I go home to think about it, and then return the next day. I figured the color would be similar to the reference picture I showed, just with a little more saturation to make it brighter. I was never shown a dyed hair sample, photo, or test strand of the color Sierra chose. I never got to see the final product in the salon, since I had to leave with my hair wet. To be transparent in this review, I payed 235$ including tip. I was ecstatic to see how it would look when it dried. Unfortunately, it just didn't turn out like how I would have expected it. I tried styling it with my natural curls, blown out, and tied up. It was just too vibrant (#ec5b67 cc), a different shade, and overall, just not the color I had in mind. It was also just too chunky of strands, and not as much blonde as I requested. I built up the courage to go back in for a redo service consultation. I was hesitant, as I did not want to come off as a Karen. We talked about possible options. I opt to just stick with the chunky stripes, and just request more in the back of my head to make it more cohesive. I am told to book the last slot in Sierra's schedule to alot for time to change the pink, free of charge. The salon has a "NO REFUND POLICY", which "guarantee's a complementary correction service". Sierra emphasizes that she can't add additional services/sections for free since I did not originally pay for it, which I understand and agree with. I go in the next day, where I ask for the salon on-site manager, but I settle for the Head Color Specialist (even though the policy online states it should be discussed with the onsite manager). We clarify what sections of my hair are included in the Extended Patial, and we clear out a game plan to proceed. TBH they clowned me for how I wore my hair and said "EW you shouldn't bring ur hair to the front of your face anyways". Whatever, I shrug it off bc I just want my hair fixed, until I bring up the color of purple/red/pink. This is ultimately the reason I am writing this review. I decided I wanted the original dusky plum maroon (#754257 cc) or at least mute/darken the color already on my head. Sierra 360s and tell me that we can do that, I would just have to pay for it as an additional service. I am shocked! I figured that "correcting" the color, which I was told in the second consultation and found on the website's policy, should be included in the "correctional service"? She stays firm with the fact that it would cost extra to change the color she put in my hair in the og service. I don't argue with her because I still obviously want the other adjustments I am entitled to. I paid for the og hair coloring service, and even paid an additional fee for extra product. I just don't understand how the 1/3 of the color doesn't fall into the definition of the correctional service? I had no way of knowing that the dye that Sierra chose would result in that shade. Her definition of "higher contrast" was different than what I had in mind, so she refused to accommodate my request. I find it ridiculous that I would have to pay for what I originally consulted for. It feels as if I am being punished for respecting, trusting, and relying in my stylists' skills, education, and professionality. Worst part is... I really fw the salon and the stylist until I had to endure this shameful display of customer service. I was trying my best as a defenseless 19 yr old girl to advocate for myself in the most respectful way possible. Up until she refused service, I planned on still going to her because of our connection. I didn't even request for another stylist to do it because of my faith in Sierra. I believed in her to ultimately create a final product I thought we would both be proud of. Last bit, she offered to dry my hair at the end of the 2nd appointment, just to wrap up our session and leaving with half my hair wet still wet... read more

Sierra was wonderful, great consultation and haircut. My daughter loves her stylish hair.

I'm new to the area and got a recommendation for The Parlour, and specifically Valeria, from a new friend. I have been seeing the same hair stylist for 10+ years in my home town, so trying a new place was scary! The salon itself is cute with warm/friendly vibes. The online booking system was straightforward, but I'd recommend calling if you want to add something specific to your service that you aren't seeing online. Valeria was super friendly and I trusted her recommendation for any specific haircut and I'm happy with it! I'll be going back in the future for more intensive color services. Thanks Valeria! read more

I have been going to the Parlour in Boulder for 6 years to see Elly Schott and I should have written this review years ago because she deserves to be recognized!!!! Elly is always excited to have a hair party!!! I always look forward to seeing her and what we will do! She nails it every time! Her skills, professionalism, energy and vision are exceptional along with her making time for me! She is a busy woman and will sometimes stay late or come in early to get me in! Elly has a wide range of skills and is all About style! I have sent many people to her and will continue to do so! Love you to the moon and back Elly and thank you for years of amazing hair!!! read more

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Celia, Ashley, Rachel, Heather ALL are amazing! What ever you are looking for they can do and do well!! Extensions, Blonde, Rainbow hair are all amazing. Not to mention the cut. They are hair geniuses!! All photos are by Celia read more

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This place is amazing. Absolutely professional service and amazing atmosphere. I come from Denver to Boulder just to get my hair done here by Elly. She does an absolutely amazing job at making sure that your vision comes to fruition. Your hair is a big deal and for me I've never felt more confident in myself than getting colored and styled here. Worth the price and definitely the service. Highly recommend coming here for even a trim. I had this review curated a long time ago and it never posted. However, still stand by this. The experience at this salon is by far, exceptional and one of a kind. read more

I've never been happier! I just moved here and as a blonde I don't trust anyone with my hair and was so nervous about finding a new hair salon. I listened to other reviews rave about Rachel and her blonde skills and decided to book an appointment. Not only is my blonde absolutely perfect, but the cut is something that I should have done years ago! The layers move so pretty and my hair looks so much thicker instead of thin and fringy. And it's so SOFT! Thank you Rachel! read more

I'm visiting from CA & needed a new look. Katy transformed my hair. Very pleased with what she created. Grateful for how kind she & Jade were... made such a great Boulder experience for me. read more

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Omg I came in to get my usual super hero platinum blonde hair color and Alex Rosas absolutely killed it! I am thoroughly impressed! And thank you Rachael for your great product tips you guys are the best! read more

So I've been thinking about this review for awhile and want to start with the pros. The Parlour is a lovely salon with an excellent vibe and I was greeted promptly and professionally. My stylist Elly has a warm and genuine personality, and we had a nice conversation. I got a very skilled haircut with Elly with expertly executed shaping and layering. I would give the haircut 5 stars. The cons are enough to deduct 2 stars from my review. The sales pitch started during the shampoo with questions about the products that I use (Redken, Chi and Biosilk) and then several disparaging remarks about them. I was then subjected to a never-ending infomercial about the products she used (2-3 products during the shampoo and then another 3 products during the cut and blow out). I was very uncomfortable and felt pressured and asked about the cost of a couple of them to appease her. Elly responded $30 and $40 for 2 of them, and I said that I would take the $30 Brazilian blowout spray. When I was checking out, the receptionist announced my total of $167. I was taken aback and asked how much the haircut was -- it was $80, which meant that the spray was $87 (I'm guessing that the $30 quotes price was for a smaller size??). First of all, the website said that a ladies haircut starts at $45, and while I did expect the haircut to cost more than that, I was not expecting almost double. I was too flustered to do anything other than hand over my credit card and a $20 cash tip to Elly. I am new to town and regret that I will have to restart my search for a new hair salon, because even though I received an excellent haircut, it's not worth the bait and switch and barrage of sales tactics. read more

EXCELLENT! These guys got me in totally last minute for an event. Lovely salon and very polite, professional staff. The stylist who squeezed me in, JESSICA, was very friendly and did an excellent job. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I first went to the Fort Collins Parlour about two years ago. Having Asian hair (thick, wavy, and often dry) can be tricky and challenging. It was difficult for me to find a place in Boulder. I used to trek all the way to Aurora in fear someone would screw my hair up. But, all that anxiety is now gone. I enjoy every visit to the Parlour. Every stylist is wonderful, nice, and so insightful to taking care of your hair. I appreciate the wonderful work Rachel just did. In addition, I really appreciated her knowledge and shed light owards maintaining healthy hair. I had no clue how to keep my hair sleek and smooth after a shower. She's so helpful. They also allow you to do pre-booking, like the dentist, but less painful. My ignorance all these years, I just didn't realize there was the option of pre-booking a hair appt. LOVE IT. read more

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Rachel is the best there!!!!! I've been going to her for years and never had a bad experience

The most amazing experience I have ever had. I've been dying my hair since the 9th grade and now being in my mid 20s I've had my share of trying salons and have had epic failures. My hair is so personal to me and leaving it in some one hands is hard! Rachel did an outstanding job, the transformation I saw that day when I got in my car I legit got choked up. She made me feel so beautiful and I feel so good -she read my mind - everything was so perfect Rachel is the most talented person ever. And I've been to the top salons in Chicago to DC and she far and away blew them away. Highly recommend seeing Rachel @ the Parlour in Boulder read more

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Rachel is amazing! I've been going to The Parlour in boulder for about 10 years. It's hard to find a stylist that you can trust as a blonde and Rachel does a wonderful job every time I see her! I have tried to find a stylist in Denver where I live, and I always end up making the drive to Boulder because she is the only one I have found that does a perfect job on my hair! She is not only good at doing hair, she is also fun and full of energy! I highly recommend. read more

Rachel is amazing! I have been with the parlour for 8 years now. My original girl stopped working there but I got recommended to Rachel and she did a perfect job! I care a lot about the healthiness of my hair and she did everything on point! Highly recommend! read more

Great experience as a "walk in". Looking for a same time cut. Got an appointment and Katie did a great job. Plus she chatted with me. Hate getting a hair cut with little to no small talk. Katie did a great job read more

I received the best haircut of my life here from Celia. The Superbowl had just happened, and I said "I want hair like Tom Brady's wife", and she said "We can do that." She then told me to trust her as she worked. Well, I'm glad I did because my hair looks amazing!! Before this haircut, my hair was so heavy it was weighed down and nearly flat. She cut in beautiful layers, thinned my hair, and now all of a sudden I have beautiful natural waves and curls. She also gave me tips on how to easily style it at home (without doing any work). Honestly, it doesn't matter what I do now. I can style it, I can wash it and sleep in it wet, I can roll out of bed, no matter what it looks great. I no longer need to brush it. What is this magic? I can't go to any other stylist because I know what good hair is now. I've convinced my husband, my friends, and my brother to go to her so far, and they're all amazed. THANK YOU CELIA! read more

I received a haircut from Ashley today. And she is an artist. I hardly had to explain to her what I wanted and she figured it out right away. She gave my hair a lot of texture. Thank you for the great haircut I will certainly be back. read more

Such an bad experience. worst haircut, worst color experience of all time. When I went back to explain, there was nothing done to rectify it. Oh well...I am not hi maintenece on hair but his was just- a bad experience! read more

Moved from the East and was randomly given Katie to color my hair. Very very happy with her work!!! On top of that, she's one of the nicest I've ever dealt with read more

If you're a blonde, you NEED to see Rachel. Ive never had such an amazing haircut/blonde highlights in my life. I went to my hairdresser back in my hometown and went running back to Rachel!! There's no one like her! read more

Do not know how to work with curly hair. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Prices are exorbitant, and entirely unjustified. I've had my curls dyed here multiple times by different "specialists" that have left my hair fried and irreparable. They don't spend the time, nor care. read more

Elly from the Parlour is amazing! She cuts my hair and always does a great job. She is also a hoot and so fun to talk too! I highly recommend. read more

I had been going to a much pricier salon for almost 2 years when I finally had enough of being butchered and gave The Parlour a try. I've had two cuts and one highlight session all from Alex (girl) and am absolutely stunned at her ability to LISTEN to what I want and work with my hair and face-shape. The cut is so great that I can literally wash and let air dry if I am in a rush. And my fine, limp hair still manages to look great with a little tossle. Alex is also good at showing me easy ways to style it, since she understands my request for low maintenance. And the best part is that my horrendous haircut from the not-to-be-mentioned salon is finally growing out! I HIGHLY recommend Alex, so long as she still has appointments for me! ;) read more

I have not colored my hair in 6 years due to PTSD from a bad highlight. I have dark brown hair and wanted a deep cherry red. My friend recommended Heather at The Parlour in Boulder as a stylist who specializes in red color. Heather was absolutely phenomenal. She spent 10 minutes consulting with me to make sure we had the right color picked out and that I was realistic about what the results would be. It came out absolutely perfect and she gave me the EXACT cut I wanted too. I don't have to tell you how rare it is to find a hairstylist who can translate your exact vision into real life. I drove to Boulder from Denver and will now do so every month to have Heather redo my red color. I love it so much I don't ever want to go back to brunette. All my friends and coworkers have commented on what a great color it is for my skintone and hows she did a great job. I really could not be happier and can not recommend Heather enough. read more

Heather is a genius with color. She did a color correction for me yesterday and I'm not exaggerating when I say she is a genius. My hair looks the best it ever has. Truly life changing experience. Thanks again, Heather! read more

I've been going to Chelsea for about six months. I live in Denver and trust me this place is worth the drive! I'm a "Texas" blonde and have been getting highlights for 13 years. I've had a hard time finding someone in Colorado to give me the color I want and to do such a thorough job! My foils are always right at my scalp too, which means lasting coverage. Never have I left with that queasy feeling that the stylist didn't listen or rushed and I'm going to have to go somewhere else to fix their mistake! Atmosphere is definitely trendy but not too hipster that I feel out of place coming in in yoga pants and a tshirt. (I'm a nurse that works nights). The staff is super friendly and I never hear any catty comments about coworkers or clients, which is super uncomfortable for strangers to listen too. Everyone always seems thrilled with their cuts! Overall I'm super picky and this place is definitely up to par! Definitely recommend! **my friend has amazing extensions from here for a great price! read more

Excellent experience! Shannon was awesome. Everyone is so nice and care about their clients. Wonderful ambience as well. Definitely recommend. read more

The Parlour is a fun salon downtown. I usually only go to Krystal, and love her. She's efficient, very skilled, knowledgeable, professional, and will help you make the right decision (and not make decisions for you). She has a good sense of what you might be comfortable with, if you're trying something new, and the more you see her, the more she can recommend styles that you might like. I've had 'ok' experiences with the rest of the staff. Krystal is by far my favorite. read more

This place really surprised me. Going to a salon for a men's haircut is not always a fun experience. The place is big and welcoming. All the people that work there say hello and make sure you are comfortable. Emily was my stylist. She rocks! She cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. When I am back in town I will definitely be stopping in here again. read more

I needed a quick cut for a wedding that I was attending and The Parlour fit me in the same day of calling. The hairdresser and her assistant were very nice the facilities were nice and clean. Highly recommended! read more

I love the whole The Parlour crew! There's always a smiling face to greet me at the door and a compliment on the new hair to bid me farewell! My go to is Mimi Newman! Though new to the stylist game, Mimi exudes confidence! Not only does she radiate style and pose, she works with you to achieve the look you want and more importantly the look that fills you to the brim with excitement! Mimi is a great communicator and never short of enthusiasm. She's a charm and a wonder! The Parlour is a sweet little space in Boulder where you feel at home! Love this place and all the crew that makes it such a treat! Keep it up Parlour! read more

I have been going to the Parlour for years. Sadly, I am done with the place after a sales pitch about the products, an unexpectedly high bill, and an argumentative 3hours of my life. I saw Elly, who is a lovely person and a great stylist most of the time - but my cut was just adequate. And like other reviews, after the niceties, she was pushy with her product pitch to the point of unacceptable. Then, I got the bill...see other reviewers here, its high -like, what the heck! I regret that I will have to find new hair salon now. read more

Sean is the FREAKIN best! He has been cutting may hair for almost 10 years now and has consistently done an amazing job. The atmosphere is comfortable and intentional and I could easily spend all day here. They are flexible with appointments and incredibly friendly. I reccomend this place and Sean to anybody asking for new places to get a haircut! read more

BEST HAIR COLOR IN BOULDER! Not too pricey either! I have tried every salon in Boulder. After paying 160$ for brassy, blonde highlights with 1/4 inch of root show at Voodoo, (I went back to have them fix it and they made me feel bad!) my friend suggested Shannon at The Parlour. She transformed my hair and now, 3 years later, she colors all of my friends' hair! She even does the hair for the guys of Big Gigantic. Shannon is laid back, funny, and so talented. My partial highlights and lowlights are 70$ total. She also keeps track of recommendations and will give you free cuts/color for the business. Try the Parlour--- you won't regret it! read more

Haircut with Sean at the Parlour was a great experience. For me to spend $70 (with tip) on a cut is a rare treat. I am a single mom. Sometimes these higher (than normal) haircut experiences have been lessons in humility as I'm lectured to about spending more money on my coloring (I do it myself) and cuts (I have to wait longer than normal between cuts because of cost). However, Sean at The Parlour is the consummate professional while at the same time being down to earth and non-judgemental. He gave me some great tips today, most of which involve technique v. spending more money. He is very skilled and gave me a great cut for my hair type. He also listened to what I was looking for. I left feeling great and the money was well spent! read more

I've been going to The Parlour for almost twenty years.... well, when I'm in Boulder, which isn't constant. I've lived in NY, London, Milan and various other glamorous cities, and I will vouch for The Parlour's services being on that par -- but without that sort of cost. Yes, they're not cheap, but "you get what you pay for". I've had great experiences at their Estes Park salon and also Flatirons Mall. However, downtown Boulder is my usual, and of course it makes it fun being downtown as well. Since I've been coloring my hair since prehistory, practically, I try to have salons use ammonia-free color now. They do a great job with that at The Parlour too. The owner Gene (sp?) is a super guy too, BTW. Treats customers like stars, and old clients (like me) especially. read more