This was my second time coming in for a cut with Angie. She is beyond amazing! She listens very well to what the client desires and works her magic. She's always extremely friendly and really fun to talk to! My first cut with her I embarrassingly showed up a little late, but because she had time, she still managed to fit me in with a full wash/cut/blow dry all with a smile on her face! I was more than impressed+ pleased with her work in such a short and rushed amount of time! Today, my second time in I showed up a couple minutes early to avoid being late again, and she saw me early! She considerately checked in with me throughout the haircut to see what I liked or didn't, and you can tell she actually cares about the result of the haircut but also how you feel! She's consistent and really knows what she is doing. Whether you're looking to do a style that is young and fun or even a little more mature and sophisticated, she's got it down:) I'd recommend her to anyone! And the experience at David James salon itself is wonderful! Everyone is always welcoming, willing to help out, and has a light hearted fun attitude. It never gets too overcrowded or overwhelming inside and you can visibly see how well they keep up on maintaining a clean work environment. 10/10, Can't wait to go back for my next cut! read more

I am new to Marin and was looking for a good stylist, I read great reviews of David James so I made an appointnent with Arianna. I am always nervous when going to a new stylist but I am so glad I got Arianna as she did an excellent job with my hair. She is also super down to earth and easy to talk to. I have been growing my hair out for awhile not knowing what to do with it, I told her what I was thinking of doing and she cut it exactly how I described. I got lots of compliments and people asking me where I went, Arianna is very talented, highly recommend her! read more

Got a haircut from Kaylie and loved it! My thick, wavy hair is really difficult to cut and very few get it right. Too short and it bulks up. Too long and it has no volume. This was the best haircut I've had in five years -- perfect length and texture. read more

At the risk of being repetitive, I HAVE to sing the praises of Jessica and the fabulous shop at David James. Full disclosure, I am known for being a picky-anal-OCD-SuperVirgo, and I'm very fussy about my hair. Sadly, after moving here last September, I had three separate hair appointments with three different hairdressers, and they resulted in "not bad", "passable", and "what the EFF have you done to my hair?!?" Luckily, my husband had found David for his hair, and was consistently happy (he's picky, too) so I read the reviews on Yelp, and decided to give Jessica a try. Now here's the part where I knew I was on the right track - she insisted that I come in for a consultation first, and proceeded to spend 45 minutes with me discussing all my myriad wants and needs and hopes and past disasters that needed help NOW, and she didn't charge me a dime for this time!!! IKR? She fixed my butchered hair so beautifully, and is continuing to transform the color into my perfect shade (and one I didn't realize would be so gorgeous), and she's doing it while getting my hair in the best condition it's been in for years. ANNND, she's a funny, adorable person who I wish I could fix up with my son so I could keep her in my family! I've already booked up with her through October, and I can't even plan tonight's dinner. That should give you a clue as to how I feel about Jessica! read more

Marin is great, BUT there are only about four "cool" shops in the entire county. David James Salon is one. From the great art to the fantastic beats (okay, enough with Little Dragon though) and best-in-county crew, this is the spot to kick it...and where the only professional hands in the world are permitted to touch my scalp. And it's not just style, it's a sense of well-being. A rediscovery of self. Confidence ignited. After seeing Jessica, I feel--and this is no exaggeration nor metaphor--exactly and literally 20% better about my life. Go to this salon. Or don't.*** ***Because I don't really want to have to schedule appointments months in advance. read more

Updating my review to say that Angie was amazing today! I've never had a bad cut at this salon and that streak continues. I've been growing out my hair for a few years and now was time for the big cut. It was my first time working with Angie, and she delivered exactly what I wanted. In love with my hair!! read more

Disappointing appointment experience. I'm new to the salon. Went online, made an appointment using the platform provided. I needed a cut and color. I reserved a starting time and I indicated in the notes section what I wanted done. I made the appointment 11 days prior. When I showed up, after paying for parking and arranging for care for my 3 month old, I was told that I had only been allotted a one hour spot with a non-colorist. I was offered a cut and a color consult so that I could return at a later date. I don't have the luxury of being able to come back for a second appointment. Please just check your notes when appointments are made. If you can't fulfill the request of your clients, for god's sakes, just give them a call. It's amazingly simple. read more

I had been searching for a new salon that specialized in curly hair, and had been ratings-stalking this place for a couple of months. I finally made an appointment and I am so happy I did! I showed Ariana a few photos of what I had in mind; she cut about 10 inches off hair and gave me the cutest shaggy curly haircut! She gave me a lot of great tips and tricks for styling my new hairdo too. I'm obsessed with my hair, I haven't gotten a cut this good in a really long time. I've officially found my new salon and stylist! So happy! read more

This is the salon I've been searching for since moving to the Bay! I had a really fantastic experience and walked out looking and feeling like a gazillion bucks. ^Parking: street or there are a couple of garages about a block over. I think I paid 3 for 2.5 hours. ^Location: very cute neighborhood, lots of little shops nearby. And not too far from Sol Foods! ^Decor: modern and chic. I love that it's minimal and yet the aesthetic is very homey. They have an antique cash register which is very charming. They play great music too, along the lines of James Blake and Feist. Not sure what the actual playlist is but I loved it. Alright, now down to the nitty gritty. I've tried a few salons since moving here: Cetana in SF, Christopher James in Tiburon, one gal in Sausalito and another one in Mill Valley. While they were great in their own way, I am the sort of broad who needs to connect with her stylist. And I'm not talking about general chit chat, I can do that with anyone. I don't want to do that with the person styling my hair bc it's so personal to me. I was greeted by David when I walked in, although I didn't realize it. He was super unassuming and had no airs about him. And then Jessica came over and it was like immediate BFFS. She consulted with me for a good 10 minutes about the style and color. She looked at the texture of my hair, and spent time finding the right shade for me. She was so informative about everything that she was doing and I really appreciated that. She sets expectations upfront about her methodical style and I was okay with that. She walked me through the different types of color (demi, semi and permanent) as well as expectations of how long they'd last. I'm starting to get some sexy silver hair buddies and she factored that in too. The processing went pretty quickly and she moved on to the haircut. She truly does take her time and you can tell she invests herself in every experience. I literally would drive anywhere to have her do my hair. She also gave me two great tips about using dry shampoo to volumize my fringe bangs, and how to blowdry for volume (pull round brush towards mirror and not up in the air). Jessica is just one of those people you want to have in your life and for the first time since moving here, I went ahead and booked my next appointment while I was there. That's how much I loved it! The vibe in the salon was super friendly, there was another client in there seeing David and we all ended up chatting about NYC winters. Overall, I'm a fan for life and I'm really happy with the experience and my hair. Another first, I didn't race home to wash and style it myself. This is the best salon hands down! I think the only thing I'd add is serving adult libations but I'm sure it's a pain for a salon to get a liquor license. read more

Another 5 star review? Yep. You walk in to a smile. The place is dripping with style and offers a unique vibe (in a sector where every other salon looks the same.) A big comfy couch with photography books, rather than cheesy hair stuff is your waiting area. Sunshine. Good soundtrack. Dave is rockstar in both hanging out with for a bit and styling hair. He trimmed my beard into awesomeness. I respect the lack of chemicals in the joint - you feel surrounded in authenticity. Despite the gorgeous art and elegant vibe, you can still debate the college football season with Dave. He is renaissance. Renaissance, brother. If you are looking for a new salon, I seriously can't think of a reason not to try out David James. read more

David James Salon, A new style Salon with old world sensibilities. I would suggest that all professionals, Young or old, Hipsters, laymen or non laymen check out this shop. Discover your own hair. Whatever style you may want, expect it to be met and exceeded by the people here. If the Dos Equis guy really existed, he would drop an anchor from his mega yacht to get worlds best haircut. David cuts hair with a fashion forward sense, able to handle any type of client. He always does a great job, even when I ask to just wing it.. Ultra laid back, Affordable, unpretentious meets pretentious. read more

Angie is simply the best! Yesterday was my second time going to her and both haircuts have been amazing. She gave me the exact cut I wanted, making my thin hair appear full and bouncy. She even curled it at the end which was so fun. Angie is also super nice and makes me feel comfortable, which means a lot as someone who is anxious about my hair and going to the salon in general. Thanks Angie, already can't wait to come back! read more

Dave is great. Always an excellent cut and a great person. Seen him for a couple years now. His own new salon is even better. Big open space, full of light, creative artwork and peaceful. Easy parking location off 4th street. Did I mention 'open and full of light'....such a nice experience vs many other salons. If you have hair, and you need it cut, call Dave. No drama. No trauma. Just good haircut, fun conversation and a consistently positive experience. read more

I loved meeting Lindsay today and she did a fantastic job with my hair. It had gotten a bit out of control with the length and she cut it exactly how I asked. The salon has a nice ambiance and played good music. I will definitely be returning. read more

What can I say... this is the best hair salon in marin county!!! I am moving to Texas and Unfortunately I will have to find another hair salon over there. I love the whole staff but Kylie and David are my favs. They make you feel welcome and are the sweetest people. I have been doing my haircuts with Kylie for couple months and I am very satisfied. She is such an artist! Its good to sit down to do a haircut without having to worry if the person will do a good job or not. Dont hesitate to stop by, you wont be disappointed!! Thank you read more

Followed David through 3 salons and currently make the trip from Emeryville every 4 weeks. Finally his own place - as cool and laid back as he is. David is a great stylist- City sensibilities and talent but in San Rafael (and much less than City salon prices). Stop by for a great cut, cool tunes, a rotating selection of local art, and good conversation on food, music, wine, and in the case of today, worthwhile local hikes. Hipster scene maker, local professional or Average Joe - David and Jenny will do you right. I am torn - I don't want to make it any harder to get an appointment as word of David's salon gets out - but nobody deserves it more. It is SO hard to find a good, reliable, reasonably priced men's stylist. It just doesn't get better than David James Salon. read more

I haven't let anyone except the talented stylists at David James cut my hair in the last 7 years. Dave and Jenny have a talent for aesthetics. Dave is also an extremely talented photographer in addition to being a stylist, and I always find visiting his gallery/salon is an enjoyable experience. I have referred several of my friends to David James and they have been extremely satisfied with the experience. I haven't lived in Marin for the last 4 years but I still come to David James Salon and its worth it! read more

Absolutely perfect haircut. The incredibly personable Jenny listened to what I wanted, sculpted my disaster area into a distinguished older punk's professional bedhead. It's really the listening. I might do some more asking next time. Jenny's judgement might be far superior to my requests. read more

Came in without knowing exactly what I wanted and somehow left with a fantastic cut anyway! Angie is a terrific stylist, one minute in the chair and you can tell she knows what she's doing. Friendly vibes and a good atmosphere are a bonus. Highly recommend. read more

Seriously, take a look at the reviews for this place. That's it....scroll down and read, peruse, skim, and take it in. Let me make this easier for you: You'll see descriptive terms like artist, amazing, magic, fantastic, friendly, magnificent, listener, great value, outgoing, charming, rockstar, talented, great for all ages, cool, intelligent, funny, awesome and "the best." I only hesitate to post this review as I usually book my appointments at the last minute and I don't want this to become a challenge. That said, this is about David!. Truly and sincerely, the best. read more

Yesterday, I had a totally random woman at the Village in Corte Madera effusively compliment me on my haircut! Of course I told her where I get it cut! read more

I'm so glad he's back! David first cut my hair ten years ago, when I walked into the beauty academy he was graduating from. In that time, I've only found one that was doable, but so darn expensive I couldn't manage it. And now he's back...in charge of his own space, in a great location, showcasing his exceptional style and eye for artistry. I've missed you David! read more

I've been meaning to write a review for David James and specifically my hairstylist, David, for some time now. This salon was recommended to me by my roommate who visits their SF location. I decided to give this location a try since SF was all booked at the time. And let me tell you it was the best decision I've ever made! I've never trusted anyone with my hair the way I trust David! Prior to him, I've just been disappointed time after time. David really takes the time to listen to how you'd like to have your hair styled or cut. In addition, he's super informative and has tons of knowledge and experience in the industry. It's always a fun time with him. I always feel like I'm just catching up with him and the added bonus is a nice cut with it! Before discovering this gem, I used to hate my hair and always felt it was super plain and boring. Now there's ton of movement and volume to my hair. Btw, I live in San Francisco and I definitely think it's worth the trek just to get my cut from him. Also, the salon itself is super cute and furnished with artistic photographs and his team is super friendly and helpful too! read more

As a dude that doesn't really understand the value of a higher end haircut, I usually get my cut at the local Vietnamese place on the Peninsula where I roughly pay $20 with tip. David James salon was recommended to me by someone on Instagram. I made my appointment 3 weeks in advance. When I arrived today Jessica greeted me and guided me through the process of getting a more curated, stylistic cut. I've gotta say that she was awesome and I'm thoroughly impressed. I intend to make the shlep again to see her in the spring. Thank you Jessica for a fantastic haircut and for being so great about teaching this dude about hair and how to take care of it. read more

I could literally hang out here and chat all day with Jenny and David. Jenny did a fantastic job on my hair. She took the time to figure out what I wanted, and made my hair look even better than imagined. Super friendly place, David is hilarious and he also gives magnificent haircuts. Marin is expensive, yet David James Salon has great prices. read more

The salon itself is clean and has real art on the walls! The vibe here is laid back and comfortable. I have gotten a few cuts here and I have left happy every time. Jessica is awesome! She was so friendly and made an effort to understand what I wanted for my hair (asking Qs like how much maintenance do I prefer, do I use any products, etc). Chatting with her was easy, not forced, and she did an amazing job dealing with my unruly curly hair!! She even followed up with me when I had a question about a certain treatment she had reccomended to me. I will absolutely be going back and I fully recommend this salon! read more

Great service and great atmosphere for a haircut. Found this place when I relocated to Marin and would never go anywhere else. For the first time in years, I've been complimented on my haircuts. David is the best! read more

I'm in the commercial arts and so I know when I see a creative person who combines talent with a sense of ownership. David takes pride in his work. He gets a sense of the person and persona and then recommends a direction - given what they have to work with. That takes insight, a keen sense of observation, and a level of depth that you don't see very often in that field. I don't have much to work with, but I'm confident that nobody can do as good a job with it as David does. Always fun to talk to him, too. I should probably also mention that he cuts my kids' hair too and always does a stellar job on those guys too. read more

Jenny did my haircut here - and it was the best haircut I have ever received. She took her time and did a great job. I recommended this to my sister and mom afterward, and both are 100% thrilled about the cuts. Jenny and David are both extremely nice people and are great at what they do. read more

Recently came here for the first time as my long time stylist is starting to wind down and the commute to her salon was wearing on me. Arianna nailed it on the first attempt. I estimate i have had my haircut 250+ times in this lifetime and this was one of the best. read more

What a treasure! We found David James' salon by accident. I needed a cut. My hair is thicker than a lion's mane and I have frightened hair stylists in the past. (One man once cut my hair on his knees.) My stylist here didn't balk. She turned my tresses into mermaid locks. I left feeling glamorous and loving my new do. DJ needed a cut next--from his shoulder-length rock star hair to a seriously short Superman style. David gave him the perfect super hero hair cut, winning raves from friends, family, and even strangers on the street. For his next cut, DJ went to Kaylie--who did a little research to give him the perfect "10th Doctor Who" look he was after. We're sure David Tennant would have approved. After that, Coco went to Kaylie to transform from a long-haired school girl to a teenager overnight. People stop her all the time to ask where she gets her hair cut. Fans of the cut have even photographed her hair so they can request look-alike styles. For more than two years, our trio has been to David, Jessica, and Kaylie multiple times--and every time the results are spectacular! But the best thing about this salon truly is the ambiance and the general kindness, compassion, and good humor of the artists who work here. We stop by to say hi even when we don't have appointments. read more

Rocky gave me probably the best haircut i've ever had in my life. he REALLY knows what he's doing with mens hair. no surprise he's an accomplished artist outside the salon because he seems like a sculptor when he works. focused and very careful. highly recommend. read more

Absolutely first-time wonderful experience! Last minute appointment which was accommodated by Rocky and hit A+ personality which distracted me from my haircut (which was perfect by the way). I was caught at a busy time downtown but found parking just a block away in a garage. Nice small intimate salon, and not to mention the great collectibles found throughout the store!! read more

Love getting my hair cut and colored now. Lindsay LaBonté is an amazing stylist and colorist. Going into David's salon is like hanging out with friends who want to help you feel the best about yourself. Lindsay has transformed my hair and gave me the best cut/ color of my life. Thank you!! read more

David has been consistently cutting my hair for a few years now. I've followed him here from two other places, but he gives a high end cut, without all the bull*#1t of a salon. "Would you like an espresso while you get your haircut" - no thanks, how bout just a great cut, and I can get a coffee after w/o hair in it. Anyway, I highly recommend David - now I just go in and let him cut as he sees fit, and he always gets it right. I'm really happy he got his own place, the decor is cool and edgy, and suits him well. read more

I've also been following David for many years, and I'm glad to see him and Jenny in their own place. As others have mentioned, what you're going to get here is super-friendly and professional service in the course of getting an awesome haircut. Worth every penny to me to always get exactly what I expect. read more

Rocky did a fabulous job styling my hair for a holiday party. He also gave a lot of his time to discuss my hair care options. First time here. Will not be my last. read more

Dave and Jenny are the best. They are amazingly talented at what they do. The salon is also a very cool place to hang out on a Saturday. Dave seems to know everyone! It seems like half my neighborhood gets their hair cut here. It's fantastic that they finally have their own salon. read more

Once again, David just gave me one of the best cut I've had in my life, in fact all of the cuts I've had by him are the best I've had anywhere, no exaggeration! (and I've had some pretty expensive high-end cuts) I love it. He's always super professional about booking and gets me in quickly. Very reasonable price too. On top of that he's just a really cool guy, easy to talk to. Some people are just miserable to sit in the chair and talk to, are in authentic or superficial, not David. Really cool guy, intelligent conversation, a few laughs and the best cut EVER and I'm out the door in a flash. I'm a happy guy. This is the ONLY place for me from now on! read more

David not only gives the best haircut I've ever had, but he's affable, flexible to schedule, and fun!