I've been going to Mollie for years and cannot imagine trusting anyone else with my hair. She has 40 years of experience and is a true artist -- her balayage looks so natural people genuinely can't tell my hair is colored. As a busy working mom I only get in every 6 months, and her work still looks incredible at the 6-month mark. That's artistry. But what really sets Mollie apart is how she treats people. She'll squeeze you in before a big trip, suggest a fresh idea with just the right gentle nudge, and always throw in a little something extra -- a treatment, a product, a crystal, a connection. My daughters think a day at Mollie's beats Disneyland. She does their hair tinsel, gives them snacks and a cozy chair, and recruits them to help blow dry my hair. She's even come to our house to cut their hair when life got crazy. Mollie isn't just a stylist. She's a gem.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Mollie truly is a gifted artist. I've tried A LOT of hair places around Marin and she is the best. And she's kind and cool. Her salon is awesome and so artistic. She's colored, cut and styled my hair. Perfect every time! read more

I had a beautiful hair lightening/ balayage/cut done with Kelly. She was very attentive and did such a great job with my hair. She took time to hear my thoughts and examine my hair to make sure we were going for the same thing. The result was a natural well blended blonde accent completed with a beautiful flowy hairstyle that was exactly what i was looking for!! Molly and Kelly worked as a team at time and i really enjoyed the entire experience. Also important to note - they use all natural non toxic color and hair care so no ammonia smell whatsoever and no more of that dry hair feel. The place is very special and just has a lovely artistic bohemian vibe that made me feel at home and cared for. I truly recommend you go and see Kelly and rest assured you would be more than satisfied with the results. read more

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I never thought I'd describe a hair salon as a peaceful oasis but Mollie's charming little salon truly is. Her service is extremely personalized and respectful: she listens carefully to what you want, then uses her artistry to bring your vision to life. When I first came, I had about 6" of roots and another foot of previously dyed hair that was an unbecoming brown. Mollie brought it all together with a golden brown that was lighter, brighter and neutral enough to work with the cool undertones in my complexion. I walked out feeling like a million bucks and looking 20 years younger. Thank you, Mollie. read more

Mollie is so darn good. I was looking for a new salon and read her reviews on yelp, and recommendations on next door and was sold! She really connects with your look, what your hair needs and helped give me the best hair cut and treatments I've had which helped my color and sun damaged hair look so much better than it ever has in the past. If you have hair you color blonde and want it to look healthy you really have to maintain it and that can get expensive unless you work with someone who knows hair like Mollie snd who works with great products. She has done hair for years, owns the shop too which is around the corner from the Rafael theater on the block the Pink Owl cafe is on so parking is easy. Prices are reasonable given her expertise. Fun conversations too and I enjoyed the eclectic vibe of art she paints and fun pieces decorating her shop. Switching to Millie as my new stylist was so easy! She has a scheduling app w/drop down menus to choose services, see prices and schedule online so don't wait schedule with Mollie ( I scheduled 10 days out as she gets fully booked). read more

i really liked how my haircut came out, she listened to what i wanted and it came out great ! - eloise

I've been meaning to write this review for awhile. Just want to say that Mollie is amazing with her hair artistry and has a great personality to boot. She's not scared to give you what you ask for and has the experience along with confidence in her hair designing skills. So happy I found her, she understands what I want my hair to look like and makes it happen. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new hair designer as her cut and color skills are top notch! :) read more

Omg Molly is a genius with color; a true artist!! I only wish I'd found her sooner. She took my way-too-yellow blonde hair and added sophisticated and subtle depth and dimension. Excellent experience; I felt like I was In extremely capable hands. Love that she promotes natural beauty and hair products too. Super cool vibe with loads of interesting art. Highly recommend. read more

Was so glad to get color & cut from Mollie! She took time to find out my interests & discuss options. She expertly corrected problems from previous color & cut and gave me a great, new look! read more

I am chemically sensitive and I had almost given up on ever being able to have fabulous dyed hair. Then I found Mollie! I've been seeing Mollie for a few years now and she truly is a hair artist. She gives a great cut and her color is just gorgeous. Best of all I don't walk away sick for days because of toxic overload. Thanks Mollie! read more

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Molly is just a fantastic person. Such an artist. It was my first visit and I instantly felt very welcomed and comfortable. She thoroughly discussed my wishes and listened well snd suggested appropriately. I am very happy to have found her. read more

Petite Mollier exceeds expectations in more ways than one!! Booking an appointment was easy: Mollie was accommodating as far as dates and windows of time. The salon is clean, cozy, inviting, and warm. I very much appreciated the drink options that were offered which consisted of tea, water, coffee, or wine; I opted for some green tea :) Mollie is a true professional displaying real passion in her work. She is down to earth, humble, truly a kindhearted individual. I found it very easy to connect with her on a personal level which in return made the appointment relaxed and fun. All in all, a great hair salon! read more

Petite Mollier - Abracadabra (haircut), By Mollie! :) - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is a long past due review for Mollie at Petit Mollier! I have been going to her for several years, feeling confident with her extremely creative eye (and the most down to earth, inviting & comfortable, colorful salon) as well as actually listening to my preferences each time, as they change, and most of all, her particular use of clean, non-toxic products. Then my courage was tested when I decided to quit coloring my hair and embrace the natural color (now a natural blend of silver, grey & a little black). Out of curiosity, as this was a huge leap, I "interviewed" several hair stylists to see how they'd do the process, without my needing to wear a daily hat/scarf or completely shaving my long locks. Hands down, back to Mollie I went & in the BEST hands I was, no looking back! She is such an amazing colorist that the year/18 months was not only very easy to walk through, but with compliments on the color (and blending with the incoming silver) at every step of the way! Now I only see her for her trusted haircuts & deep conditionings, of course with the joy of our interesting conversations! I highly recommend Mollie as your hair is her unique canvas to master her creations! read more

Petite Mollier - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

Petite Mollier was recommended by a friend who knows the downtown is convenient for me with work and understands my appreciation of the safest products available in a salon. I was able to get in right away with Mollie due to a cancellation (it never hurts to try last minute!) and became an instant fan. The art is happy and the salon is very welcoming at Petite Mollier. The street parking is plentiful and there's a lot nearby as well. This salon is cozy as there are only a few stations. It felt very warm and relaxing and Mollie is a gem! She fixed up my lustrous locks in a jiffy and gave me the healthy trim I'd been needing for over 6 months. I've never made future appointments after a cut and style, but I did just that. I scheduled two more for family members and I can say we are all going to be returning to Petite Mollier and hopefully quite often. San Rafael is so lucky to have Petite Mollier and so am I! read more

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Oh my gosh! Mollie is a life saver! She is seriously my hair mom. She just knows how to make me feel good and make me look good as well! I never thought I'd find "the one" but I'm pretty sure I have! I will continue to see Mollie for everything and anything hair. Thanks again Mollie! read more

Mollie is the best. I've been coming here for a year or so and I'm never disappointed. She does a great job on color and cut. Plus her studio is full of her cool art. You feel like you're in New Orleans. One time she let me borrow a beautiful top for a party I was going to. Highly recommend. read more

I love love love what Molly did for my hair! I desperately needed some 'cleaning up' of my uneven color and grow-out layers. She took time to listen and provide feedback, assured me that I would love what she did, and she was right. It's a great little artsy cool studio, she's super friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. read more

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Mollie took time out her busy schedule yesterday to give me a trim and a color renew/refresh and all I have to say is, wow! I am amazed at her degree of artistic wizardry. She analyzed my skin tone and movement and custom blended a mix of colors to create a gorgeous rose gold that makes my eye color pop, highlights my cheekbones and my skin just glow. I feel so beautiful, honored and happy after my experience. Mollie is the real thing and her salon is a gorgeous, boho-chick blend of art and ambiance. If you are lucky, you may get to see her incredible paintings on display, which are just outstanding and vibrant. She gets booked up quickly, so be sure an make an appointment a week or two in advance. Treat yourself, you will not be disappointed! Including a few pics of before and after. read more

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Mollie is a generous and wonderful designer, she sees your best color, length and style and makes it all happen. I came down from Portland, Oregon this week to see her, waiting for this trip back to CA for a months, thrilled she and her shop are still in downtown San Rafael. She is worth a trip from anywhere close or far away. And even though I hadn't seen her since before Covid, she remembered me, remembered the feel of my hair, and brought me back to pretty again. Thank you, Mollie. It is great connecting again. Glad to have booked my next appointment for March 2023! No matter the distance, I'm excited to find my hairdresser again :-) Thank you! read more

This review is strictly based on the appointment I tried to make with Madison for a balayage and cut and called in and left a message for Madison. Molly called me back and said Madison was not only NOT taking new clients but that the 15% off as seen here on yelp is not applicable and said she would have to take it down, she never offered to honor it if I were to make an appointment. It's safe to say I will be going elsewhere with my business. read more

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I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary of being a Petite Mollier client. My hair has not been in such good condition in decades. My younger brother, who rarely has anything to say about my physical appearance, said to me last weekend, "I like your hair." Mollie is a very generous business owner who approaches her work like an artist seeking to create a piece of beauty. The products she uses and sells are healthy, yet her influence goes beyond hair. A few months ago she took the initiative to introduce me to a lip gloss that is far more becoming than what I'd been wearing. She's also responsible for recommending various organic supplements that have contributed to the health of my hair, nails and skin. As you well know, the relationship you have with your stylist is an important component to your satisfaction. Mollie is a warm and caring person who I enjoy spending time with. Living in Marin for over 22 years, I've tested the landscape of salons in this county and Petite Mollier rates #1 in my experience. read more

Mollie did an amazing job with my cut and color. I love a balayage blonde lob and she took such great care when going through the process. Everything turned out beautiful. read more

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Mollie is incredibly talented! I went in for a haircut on my 30th birthday ahead of my birthday party and she gave me the most wonderful cut and blow dry! She also threw in some fun tinsel to make my hair sparkle for the party! I really enjoyed chatting with her as well and felt so taken care of. I can't wait to return! Thank you! read more

Ashley Ross is a rockstar! She recently completed a balayage on my hair which took me from an all over poopy headed brown haired Mom and turned me into a sexy golden caramel sexy mamacita, right in time for my return to work after 6 months of maternity leave. I left the salon feeling confident to return to work and beautiful as ever. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking to freshen up their look or a trim those split ends. read more

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The best color job I've ever had. I'm getting lots of compliments. Plus, Mollie is extremely welcoming. It's always a gamble when you try someone new. Any fear I had melted the moment she was done. Excellent work. read more

Mollie is a super nice lady Who took me in for an appointment even though The person I scheduled with wasn't in today. Molly was kind, personable and down to earth. She did a fine job on my eyebrows and eyelashes and even gave me a discount on a super fantastic lip gloss by Jane Iredale! read more

TERRIBLE customer service didn't give me the color I asked for and after asking for a refund the owner made it contingent (to the point of harassment) based on a photo of my hair a week later...? Not really understanding the point of that but w/e. Gave 2 stars bc the cut was decent. read more

I had a great time (again) with Mollie! She is very COVID conscious and works by herself in her studio right now. I showed her my ideas for my hair cut/balayage and she was off! She uses more natural means and methods to bleaching/toning hair that I really appreciated (no foil involved!). As someone who is newer to getting my hair done she did excellent at keeping me in the loop and doing exactly what I asked for. I love my hair cut! I love the color! I will be going back to Mollie :) read more

Petite Mollier - Long-Bob Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California

This place is great! Not only do you feel like they really want what's best for you but that they also care about the quality of the products they use on your head. They have dedicated themselves to learn about the cleanest products they can find that actually do what they are supposed to do but are also safe to use. The salon is down to earth, eclectic and charming and so is the owner, Mollie. It's an 'old school' place to get your hair done without the pressure to buy a bunch of unnecessary products. I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

I booked a first time appointment and had to cancel last minute due to unexpected travel. Mollie made sure to fit me right in the next day. Warm, welcoming , friendly is just a few words to describe her. Wonderful at her job! Got an amazing color, cut , and blow out! Truly 5 star service. read more

Mollie gave me exactly the haircut I wanted in no time and offered the friendly suggestion of coloring my hair. I hadn't tried it before, and I figured why not! It came out awesome and they also did my makeup for free! Thank you, I love it! :) read more

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Whenever I went to Supercuts my conscience put up a fight One month later I would want to cut my hair while out at night And in the morning I'm short of my identity I scream Supercuts why can't I be who I want to be, to be! I just want my hair to let me be myself And show who I am I just wanna be myself But now I can because Petite Mollier cuts my hair I've had a blast, this is my prayer That Petite Mollier will always be here to cut my hair I've had a blast, I no longer look like a freak I'll always stay cool when walking down the streets Because Petite Mollier cuts my hair hair hair (sung to the lyrics of Lady Gaga's Hair) So you get the point, I love Petite Mollier. My Dad discovered this place when he got pocket dialed and reconnected with Mollie, the amazing hair stylist! I used to go to Supercuts (yes, I was lame at one point,) and realized they cut hair as well as Britney Spears sings without autotune. I needed a change but where would I go? After Petite Mollier pocket dialed us (we used to go there,) we reconnected and knew where to go. What I like most about the haircut is that Mollie's technique ensures the hair looks good months after the cut while Supercuts I've felt just cuts the hair and their haircuts a month later do not look good. Not only do you get a great haircut, Mollie and the crew are super fun and our chats are the best! Plus, everyone joins in so before long, the whole salon is having a party! Even though Mollie cuts slowly, it feels fast because you're too busy talking with her and the gang. So overall I had a great haircut and a fun one too! I will definitely be back! read more

I cannot have asked for a better first experience. I went over yesterday after finding Madison through Instagram and I've finally found my salon!!! I'm 24 and currently into crazy hair colors. So far my hair has been magenta red, purple, blue/purple and every color in the rainbow. I wanted something a little more subtle which Madison executed to perfection. You should definitely go see her if you're into vibrant or otherwise colors. The decor is eclectically quaint and cozy and they also have a BEAUTIFUL Jane Iredale Cosmetics display - for those of you who aren't familiar with this makeup brand GET ON IT! Mollie is just the best, you can really tell she has a passion for this kinda stuff. My best friend came along with me and waited about five hours. Mollie ended up treating her to a complimentary bang trim and we ended up staying an hour later just all talking about hair and makeup and boys. It was so fun! Carmy is also a fantastic esti over at petite. She does hard/soft wax as well as sugaring! She also accommodates lash/brow tints, facials and lash extensions. Thank you Petite Mollier for a FABULOUS hair cut and color and the overall experience. I couldn't have found a better place to call 'My Salon' read more

Ashley is truly gifted! I went in with an absolute hair color disaster and she fixed it. She not on,y fixed it but she gave me the right balayage and highlights color that I had been trying to get for a long time at the other place. Plus she has great suggestions on what color and cut look better with your face type and is truly a lovely person. The salon is very quirky in a good way and the hair wash room is small but very cozy. read more

Before coming into Petite Mollier, I was debating what to do with my hair. I've always had it a pretty tame color and the wildest being a brown balayage. I wanted a change of pace and to do something fun, and a little different with my hair so I decided to book an appointment with Madison. Overall, the experience at the salon was great. Both Madison and Mollie were super friendly, gracious and helpful. They both just kind of remind you of an old friend that you could talk to for hours about life in general. They were both constantly asking me if I wanted water, coffee, or tea which I thought was super adorable. The salon itself is clean but cozy and has a warm friendly atmosphere to it. Madison did an absolutely amazing job with my hair & I am absolutely obsessed with it. I went from dark brown/brown to silver/purple, so the process took a while since I had darker hair. Madison took her time to ensure that my hair would turn out amazing & she even explained to me what she was doing every step of the way so that I had a better understanding of what was going on. I also asked for a cut, and she respected the fact that I didn't want my hair cut too short. She was also more than happy to answer any questions or concerns I had about the whole process. I found that Madison was one of the easiest hairstylists to work with because not only does she care about her craft, but she also cares about her client's wishes and happiness as well. Tip(s): Although there is metered parking all along the street, there's a parking garage about a block away which means no having to refill that meter. read more

I've got my orange hair fix there. Absolutely love it. Only one concern, it was overtoned and got too grey, but I fixed it at home with lemons and conditioner(you can find on YouTube how to do that) read more

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OK so this might seem kind of strange but I am phobic when it come to finding a new hairstylist. Mollie was recommended to me so I made an appointment and with a deep breath I went to get my hair cut and colored. I have hereditary thin hair and not every stylist can work with that. When I first walked in I was immediately put at ease, the place is relaxing and not at all intimidating. Mollie patiently talked to me about what I wanted and offered great suggestions. I felt so comfortable with her I felt like I could completely let my guard down. I have to say this is the best cut and color I have had in years, couple that with Mollie warm demeanor I will definitely be back. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this salon and am so glad I found it. read more

Madison is amazing! I'm 48 and this is the first time I have been 100 percent happy with highlights! She is truly an artist, and I am so thrilled. I have very dark hair and the highlights are golden and natural looking, Just gorgeous! My daughter and her teenage friends want to go to her now:) Everyone in the salon was super friendly. Mollie gave my patient 8 year old a complimentary adorable modern French braid and lip gloss. My daughter was over the moon and forgave me for making her wait. Best experience ever. I've found a new salon! read more

And super convenient appointment booking through Yelp. We were pleasantly surprised by how cute this salon is. My daughter had a haircut and highlights done with Ashley and they turned out great! Everyone is so nice friendly and supportive here. I highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Last Saturday was my first time in the salon and I felt SO welcomed. There was no DiPietro Todd-type attitudes, snobby industry girls, or anything egotistical or condescending. Really close knit staff who seemed to care genuinely about their clients. I was assigned to Mollie who squeezed me into her schedule on a busy Saturday. I was a bit worried that getting 'squeezed in' would mean I'd get short-changed or rushed but I definitely didn't. One of my favorite things about Mollie was that she listened to exactly what I was saying about my hair, my personality to fit my hair needs, my lifestyle, etc. All to navigate where my haircut was going to go. She gave me suggestions based off the pictures I showed her and told me how those suggestions would look on me instead of just giving me what I showed her even if my hair type was not meant for the cut in the picture. The experience got super personal too because after I told her and the ladies and men around me that I'm in a band so I want band-fun hair, they encouraged me to sing along to the music they had playing, so I did! And they sang along too! That kind of atmosphere made me feel like I had been going there for years and it was only my first time in. I will definitely be coming back in, if not just to say hi if I'm walking downtown San Rafael!! I will also be recommending Petite Mollier to local friends and family. Loveeee my cut. Loved it all, thanks again. read more

Petite Mollier - Cut and style by Mollie - Hair Salons Near Me - San Rafael, California