Taylor Kraft

Elite '08

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Veronica W.

San Rafael, CA

Yay for finally finding someone who can cut my hair properly. I have been going to Sasha for over a year now and not only is she rad as a human being, but she takes well to direction. Sorry, that sounded bitchy, but if you're paying a fair amount for a haircut, you need to find someone who will listen and understand (I mean, YOU are paying, after all). But anyway, Sasha listens and understands and as long as I am living, working or have some connection to Marin, I will continue to go to her. Unless she leaves, of course. But still, that's not the point. Plus, everyone who works there seems happy, thus emanating a good vibe and making the whole experience much nicer.

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Roop D.

Mill Valley, CA

Sasha is great (she cuts my hair here.)
I told her that I wanted to look like a dad and not some grampa-hipster (those days are so long over for me.)
I asked her to also tell me when a) I need to shave my head b) need to shave my side-burns c) something else. She laughed. Most people laugh at me.
As an example, some time ago, I was dining with a friend of mine (the one that called me a moron) and he remarked that my hair had some serious issues and that it just wasn't a good haircut. I went to Sasha the next week and she fixed me. As she said, "you look like a dad with a really good haircut."
That made me happy since I have been a dad with a really bad haircut for far too long. Not that I need a haircut for any specific reason other than I just want to feel and look good.
As I always tell my friends when they make fun of me for spending money on a good haircut (how many years did I use good old #2?, too many), "well, nothing is hotter than a 40 year, married dad with a bad sense of humor. So, a good haircut is for me. It is my one indulgence."

Sasha is the best for all of you that want a good haircut (hipster and non-hipster, dad, mom, single, whatever). And, she is really, really funny.

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Molly B.

Mill Valley, CA

Woe is me, usually, when I start to notice that the back of my head is beginning to resembe Carol Brady's.  This means that I have to try and find someone to properly cut my hair, which is harder than it may seem.  This is all the fault of my former stylist who decided to up and move to Montanna without so much as a toodleoo.  I suppose I DID move to Vermont for a few years so she may have been under the impression that it was OK for her to uproot as well but SHE WAS WRONG.  I was left in the lurch, see?  I found a very lovely and reliable, albiet incredibly meticulous, replacement in Jeanine formerly of Maria Rua, but upon moving to Marin I decided that I needed a local connection.  I walk by Taylor Kraft every day after exiting the over airconditioned but otherwise luxurous #4 bus and I see that all of my physical requirements for a hair salon are met:
1) No hair on the floor
2) dedicated receptionist (as opposed to whoever's closest gets the phone)
3) neat, orderly stations
4) sells a few well chosen products as opposed to either none or a gazillion crappy ones you can get at Pure Beauty for cheaper anyway

So, I made an appointment and they could fit me in after work. with Sasha.  I had to wait a bit, as the previous client wanted her hair done with a curling iron (who does that?) but I had a great experience.  I wanted a  new look and knew that this was dangerous territory with a new place but decided to wing it anyway.  I brought in photos which were examined carefully, as was the texture and shape of my hair and head pre-shampoo.  I really appreciate this and know its the sign of a good stylist.  I agree that she "takes well to direction" and knew exactly what I wanted.   She wasn't afraid to ask again or look back at the photos I had brought in when she was unsure, which I was so glad of.  I will definitely be back to see her, but at $75 for a cut it may have to be a little longer between visits than I'd like.

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