My new favorite pedicure place. Great staff who actually listen and do what you ask. I'm a tenderfoot and some places acknowledge this when I tell them and then proceed to do my pedicure like they are skinning and gutting a fish. Gloss n Glam are nice without being overbearing. The place is clean. The other customers seem chill and sweet so these ladies definitely attract good vibes by giving them. And $20 plus tip is a good deal. They are full service so check them out. I would like her to stick around the neighborhood. read more

She is open seven days a week starting at 10:00 a.m. I was able to drop in and get a haircut for $35 when my regular barber at a different shop was not available. Fair price for a basic haircut. read more

I got a mani-pedi here yesterday, and was pleased with the quality, price, and customer service. My nails were trimmed, shaped, and painted well. The $30 charge for a mani-pedi was quite reasonable. The owner, Mary Ann, was very friendly, polite, and personable. I had a positive experience and will be back! read more

I mean there are no words for Mary Ann besides wonderful, detailed, and personable. Sometimes I go to Joes Barbershop, and I am starting to transition over to this salon due to Mary Ann's talent as a hairstylist. She is located near Look Out. The best part about this is she allows booking appointments ahead of time. Thank you for that. And she also honors them. Kudos to that! If you ever need an emergency haircut, book the appointment and come to her. read more

TL;DR: salon more concerned with maximizing revenue than creating a good experience. I had a friend visiting from out of town and I thought a group manicure and pedicure would be a fun and relaxing vacation activity for me and my two friends. Gloss 'n Glam is a cute, cheerful, clean, neighborhood salon--with lots of natural light--comfortable chairs with built in sinks for spa pedicures--and a pleasant staff. Sadly the salon seemed more concerned with maximizing revenue than creating a good guest experience. We arrived promptly at 3:00PM for our manicure & pedicure appointment--they started out by seating us in their plush red leather chairs and proceeded to place our feet into a refreshing fizzy bath with hot stones and everything started out great. Moments after being seated though I realized they only had one employee to start all three of us! Another employee finally joined to assist after 15 minutes when they wrapped up their haircut--but then left again minutes later without an apology or explanation to take another appointment--all while I was left with my feet soaking in increasingly cold water for an entire hour having without even being touched! When it became apparent that they would not be getting to me for at least an hour after my appointment time I asked for a towel to try off my wrinkly feet and decided to let my friends enjoy the experience while I wrote this review. The overall quality of work was adequate: one friend received a decent mani-pedi, the second friend had about 70% of that service, and I received zero. Simple advice: if you can't take care of your customers at the time booked--don't book them--it's bad business. An apology would have gone a long way too. read more

The best place to get a men's haircut around Castro! Super talented, fast and reasonable prices. I used to go to a much more costly salon and am really happy I made the switch. I can get my hair cut more frequently now. Found out about this place from a co-worker who gas gone for 9 years. Convenient location close to the metro on Market Street. Can't recommend highly enough!! read more

This is a very affordable place with good stylist as well as a place to get Manis and Pedis. It is just off market Street And just around the corner from the Edge bar. Just make sure to call ahead as it gets busy in the late afternoon read more

I'd recommend this spot for hair and nails, but maybe not so much for waxing... The salon is cute and very clean. Everything was bright and welcoming, decor and furniture seemed new. The price is right for all of the services offered (cheaper than other places nearby) and the pedicure was on-point. I might be a pampered princess, but the lack of the usual massage chair and "trashy" magazines left me feeling like part of the experience was missing. It is what it is... I also got a bikini wax, and although the aesthetician did a good job, it wasn't the best setting for one. Basically you are in a curtained-off area in the back part of the studio, but you don't feel really separate or protected from the outside world - this can be unnerving when you're baring your lady parts AND trying not to scream/flinch/flail. read more

My sister and I started out our date night here yesterday with mani/pedis and had a great time. :) The place itself is brand new so everything is clean and smells good. The chairs were super comfy too and I liked that they had nice, stainless steel tubs for your feet and not those jets that can never be truly cleaned. The ladies were talkative and very friendly and they did a great job! We walked out with with beautiful fingers and toesies. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Nice little reasonably-priced nail salon that's conveniently located close to home. I stop in for a pedi before I go to Honolulu, every time, since San Francisco never has sandal weather but Honolulu has nothing but... read more

Are you ready to experience some incredible pampering? How about some humorous commentary? Or maybe even a kindhearted, sweet, loving, and caring person to make you feel special, all the while getting made up? This my friends is definitely the place to go! Mary Ann is beyond the best in the hood. She knows her stuff, cares about all of her clients, welcomes new folks with open arms, and is completely as sweet as they come. She has been my manicurist for nearly eight years now, and I will certainly never let anyone else handle my hands, feet, and eyebrows. And talk about a great cook?! Keep doing ya thing Mary Ann - I love ya always! read more

Do you know Maryann? If you answered yes, then prepare to get your head nodding and agreeing with everything that I say. If you don't, then prepare yourself to get some schooling on an awesome lady. I needed a haircut quite badly about five months ago (give or take a month) and I had always seen this place when I was at my friends across the street. As I was in need of a new stylist, I figured it couldn't hurt. If anything, I could call a friend and have them fix it. I walked in, and was immediately seated with the lady in charge - Maryann! She's a gem. Sat me down and started chatting me up in an instant. And while I am usually a bit quiet when I get my hair cut, she had me talking in no time. She might be a mother, but she will bring the sass better than most people I know. And she can dish some funny stories as well. I went back later on, and she remembered me and my style without having to look at any books. That's something that I think it really great. Aside from being a great stylist, she makes the customer feel at ease and doesn't stop with just your visit. She's let me put up flyers in her window and has pulled clients over to show them about events (I love her for that). And she also hosts gatherings in her salon for her clients towards the end of the day. She's always trying to set me up with one of her other clients, and I think that's sweet. I've even heard that she set up two of her clients and they had some great chemistry together and have dated for a while. If you want a basic haircut, go to a Super Cuts. If you want someone that is a joy to be around, knows her stuff, and goes the extra mile...then go to Gloss 'n Glam and see Maryann. read more

Maryann is the BEST! With so many small businesses in our neighborhood folding under financial stress, let's keep customers coming. She is well priced and talented. I am a loyal fan of hers and see no one else. read more

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Maryann is a complete doll--she definitely knows how to pamper her clients and make them feel completely at ease. I walked in a few months ago for a manicure and was so satisfied with her customer service that I am now also getting my haircuts and waxing done by her. She knows her craft and pays very close attention to detail. She'll make you look great and have you laughing over her Castro-neighborhood stories. read more

0 (zero stars) given very unprofessional broke client confidentiality by calling mutual client /friend to discuss of what I as a client talked to her about. By doing this she broke my trust in her as a so called professional business woman. read more

Visiting Gloss n Glam is a very special experience. Maryann is amazing. I have followed Maryann from her former "Posh n Polish" location and have been going to her for years because she not only does great eyebrow waxing and tinting, she has also become a close friend. Maryann not only cares about what her clients look like, she also cares about them as people. She has helped me through difficult times in my life, has given me amazing advice and even set me up on a few blind dates. I love her so much that I even travel from Sunnyvale for her services. I wish I could give more stars! read more

Mary Ann is a talented and delightful hair stylist. She does a beautiful job on hair cuts and coloring.

I look forward to seeing Mary Ann every time I make an appointment, and I haven't been making wax or pedi appointments anywhere else since I started coming here. She's funny (especially during my waxes, when I need it most) talented, and hospitable. The salon is in an adorable little neighborhood and has a fresh, lovely atmosphere. I tried getting a "bargain" Brazillian elsewhere, once before. NEVER AGAIN. Ladies, trust me: some things in life are worth a little extra. Also, she's a brilliant eyebrow artist! read more

Had a fabulous pedicure today $20 with Wendy. I have never been here before and just walked in. She was very thorough with her work and super sweet. Comfy chairs and nice water basins attached. Place has a comfortable, relaxed vibe. My toes look great, I will definitely come back again. read more

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She does a better fade than the barber shops down the street. She loves the community and even holds mini events at her salon. Excellent work all around and all her services or great quality. The location is off the main street so it's nice, quiet, and relaxing. read more

I wanted to give more but couldn't... If you have gel I would not recommend... They did spend a good amount of time which I appreciate but she did everything for taking the gel off healthy backwards and took off so much of my nail. Not to mention there are pieces now covering my skin as well read more

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Great place and great hair dresser. She always gives me great advice for my hair and cuts it brilliantly. I will go back over and over again. read more

I am a solid fan of Mary Ann and hardly a day goes by where I don't get a sweet comment on how my hair looks from someone. She gives me an amazing price and spends lots of time with me getting it exactly how I like it. I even have my son going there now! (she gave him a funny lecture about always taking care of his mother-ha!) I wish them great luck in their new beautiful space. My days of paying $90 bucks for a haircut are OVER. read more

Gloss 'n Glam is a delightful place to be pampered. On the weekend of my sister's bachelorette party, we (10 bachelorettes) spent Sunday afternoon here for manis, pedis, massages, etc... Owner Mary Ann is incredibly kind and accommodating. She and her staff ensured we were all taken care of, and they went above & beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for each of us. The salon services we received were fabulous. All of us left feeling relaxed, happy and beautiful. Gloss n' Glam's location is also fantastic. In the heart of the Castro, its quaint setting and lovely neighborhood vibe were the perfect complements to a truly joyful day. Thanks, Mary Ann and Gloss 'n Glam. Looking forward to next time! read more

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On my first haircut she did not listen to me and I had to go back to get more taken off the top. She was most displeased and I should have taken the "hint". I gave her a second try and am I sorry that I did. She butchered my hair. It looks terrible, WAY too short and it felt like she used a dull blade. A haircut shouldn't hurt. read more

MaryAnn is very nice but my hair is a disaster. It's the first time in my life I've actually gone to another hair salon afterwards to have my hair fixed. I asked for layers. The first time I got no layers. Then I pointed that out and she made two totally separate layers. I asked her to make it more soft and not so choppy, but she was very insistent that it wouldn't have as much volume. Well I'm nearly 30 and that's never been a problem the rest of my life, and the other person I well to managed to fix that problem. I got my hair done before leaving town for a work meeting and then to see family, and it looks so much worse than before I went in yesterday that I feel embarrassed to see everyone. Now that I had to get it fixed up after, it's about 3 inches shorter than I had wanted. :( read more

I had never been to gloss and glam or to Mary Ann before today. She gave me a great haircut and was so fun to talk to while I was in the chair! It looks like I found a new spot to get my hair cut! read more

Absolutely fantastic. Lucked into Gloss 'n Glam when my normal place was closed for a holiday. Mary Ann gave me a great haircut and I've since become a returning customer. One-stop shopping for a good, affordable manicure/pedicure is an added bonus. Parking is also pretty good. read more

On several occasions I've been in a time crunch and needed a haircut before rushing out of town or to a wedding, and Maryanne has always made time to squeeze me in. Not only does Maryanne do a great job for men's haircuts, she's also very talkative and funny, which makes the time spent in the chair go by quickly. Her new location on Noe St. is a very clean, friendly, and convenient to get to. I have yet to try the manicure / pedicure / waxing services, but all the other patrons seemed very satisfied with their services when I was there. read more

I had a good experience with MaryAnne when she worked at Posh n Polish and a not so great one for a haircut at her new location. I did not have an appointment and felt like the haircut was really rushed. She seemed upset that I color my own hair and had highlights done somewhere else. I hate my new haircut and I am bummed. I will probably give this place another shot as I think it was just an off day? read more

Came in and saw no one was there. That should have been my first clue. I received the worst mani pedi I have ever had. She rushed through it and charged me $54.00. I had wat I thought was gel but chipped off the next day. I feel so ripped off and should have disputed the fee. I do not recommend this salon to anyone. read more

Ive been getting my haircut by maryanne since i was 18 and is the only person i let touch my hair

MaryAnn has been nothing short of amazing. Every time like clockwork I call or walk in and less than 45 minutes later I come out feeling refreshed like a new person. Hair looks great and would highly recommend read more

I love this place and Maryann, the owner, is always so friendly

I have been going to MaryAnn since last December. She is a master at hair dying and hair cuts...She does rush at times but that is only because she wants her clients to be happy and done in a reasonable amount of time. The waxing area is a small closed off curtain area--but don't let the appearance fool you, she is great at waxing and careful. Manis/Pedis she is great at as well, however she does seem to rush those services a little more than her assistant---still quality work though. If you need something done--go to her, you will be very happy you did. read more

Where to start? There are so many good things about this salon and specifically Maryann. She's so skilled... her haircuts are akin to watching someone sculpt ice, cause after a million little snips your new style is revealed. The salon is clean, the other people working there seem talented too. I'm also impressed by all the healthy vines coming from the ceiling, that must take a lot of effort to water... read more

The owner Maryann is a very friendly lady. I have good service everytime when I am there. Very good nail spa there as well.

I've been a customer at this salon since it opened, and I was a customer at Maryann's previous shop. Gloss N'Glam has a wonderful, cheerful, friendly vibe, and Maryann does great haircuts, mani/pedis, etc., and she is really fun to talk to. I've brought several friends here, and they love it. Doyle, who also works in the salon, is also very friendly. I've watched him work and seen the results, and he is a great stylist. read more

Maryann is wonderful! Have been coming to her for years because she is absolutely the best in the Castro. Her new place is calm, inviting and a real step up when it comes to the waxing area. She is the same as ever - your favorite girlfriend who does a terrific manicure, wax and style. Very highly recommended! read more

On my first (and now only visit) I got a very good manicure. Unfortunately, that's were my good impression of Gloss n' Glam ends. Since I had a wait after the time I was told a manicurist would be available, I was given a a discount and only charged $10, to which I added a $3.00 tip. Imagine my surprise when, in checking my bank balance, I noticed that I had been charged $20 for the visit. In stopping by to talk to the manager, I was told that they had no idea when the owner would be available. My advice - if you must go there, only pay in cash and make sure to count your change. read more