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Urban Pearl Salon and Spa
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- Hours:
Tue-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
37 reviews for Urban Pearl Salon and Spa
I've been scouring cities for a good hair place, especially considering I have curly hair (yikes). I thought I had found a winner in NYC (they even specialized in curly hair...oh so hoity toity) but boy was I wrong.
This place was recommended to me by a friend. Actually, I asked her where she got her pretty fabulous hair cut at and she replied "anna at urban pearl". I made an appointment and I haven't left her since. Even after I moved back to IL I would make a point to get a haircut with her while visiting my boyfriend in Boulder.
She's amazing, the salon itself is amazing, the pricing is amazing (two to three $'s but SO WORTH IT), the dogs are amazing...it's all amazing. Go there and walk out with your new fave haircut. Seriously.
Coming from nyc, I didn't know where I was going to get a good haircut. Whew! Who knew there'd be such an awesome salon in Boulder? And after being there a few times, I can trust these girls.
First time, Annie gave me an awesome cut that left my long hair shiny and bouncy - just what I asked for. I also went in for a bang trim and she fit me in the same day! A great haircut somehow was only $40
Second time was a hair emergency. The luscious brown at home box dye came out BLACK. I looked like the lonely goth kid sitting alone in the cafeteria. It was baaaad. Since Annie was booked up, they slid me in with Marion. She was amazing. She fixed my hair with Eliminate, and made it the right color. My hair was probably pretty fried after all the chemicals from the box dye and the salon chemicals, but my hair was so so soft. After everything was done, it was only $100. What a deal!! I want to hug them every time.
I read all the reviews on yelp and was thinking:
Yeah right, can't be that good.
I was wrong.
Go here. It was amazing.
I went there again, wanted something different, but to keep the length, unfortunately it just didn't work, unless I was shooting for frumpy. It just didn't sit right, no matter how I washed it or what I did drying etc, the back just didnt look right.
Luckily I have a lot of hats, cause it looks like I'm back on the quest to find someone here, that cuts like back East.
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1/3/2009
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, because of Ann Castro, I can finally take the Kangol off that I've… Read more »
I just got back from my second appointment with Mason. The first was six months ago, and I walked out with one of the top three salon experiences I have ever had (the other two were on the east and west coasts). Why six months ago? Because that's how long my cut lasted--all I ever had to do was shampoo it, and it fell into perfect waves. Well, my second visit was just as great--Mason is professional, talented, and highly entertaining. Best of all, my hair looks fantastic again! I'd recommend Mason to anyone: I believe she is the best stylist in this part of the country, and will make you look and feel your best.
I went there because of all the positive reviews, but unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I didn't want something completely different, just a pretty basic cut. The cut I got looks nothing like I wanted it to look like (but.. that could still be okay). The cut just really doesn't look good, doesn't sit or feel right, and is almost impossible to style and make it look good. Generally, I expect my stylists to be creative after we had a conversation (and looked at pictures) before the cut, but that did not happen at Urban Pearl. I don't mind paying a lot for a hair cut, but the cut I got at Urban Pearl was not worth it.
This place is down right cool. Really friendly staff. Al gives amazing hair cuts and does great color. I have really thick hair and that's hard to come by. I previously lived in DC and went to a really swanky salon in Georgetown. I'd say this place is on par, not bad for little Boulder.
One of the product lines they carry is Kevin Murphy. I used to use Kerastase. Not anymore. Kevin Murphy is wonderful and my hair feels light and clean. I don't think I'll go back to using Kerastase. I've even used Phyto, Bed head, Aveda etc. this Kevin Murphy is awesome, it smells really clean and feels so nice.
Check out this salon, I'm sure you won't be let down.
I asked Emmy for a cut that would look good air-dried and with no styling product, since I'm way low maintenance and will never do anything more complicated than get out of the shower and run a comb through my hair. I showed her one picture that had the front I wanted, and another that had the back I wanted - then I rambled on and on about how I actually wanted the cut different from the pictures. I'm shocked I didn't completely confuse her.
I left the salon that day looking incredibly different (I'd say at least 6 inches came off of my head) and slightly shell shocked. I spent two days uncertain.
Once I figured out how to style it like she had, though (the 'trick' is to not tuck your hair behind your ears while it's drying... that's it!) I realized what a wonderful cut Emmy had given me; all I had to do was step out of the shower, let my hair dry IN FRONT OF my ears, and I magically had a swishy, choppy, perfectly shaped bob that looked like I'd spent hours coiffing it. The second I stepped out of my house, I had a neighbor ask me what salon I went to because she wanted a bob too.
Everyone at Urban Pearl was extremely nice and laid back (I particularly enjoyed the dogs wandering around the salon; others may not) and I felt comfortable being in there, even though I am decidedly not 'bohemian' in the least (their website proudly proclaims their 'bohemian makeovers', whatever the hell that means).
After I went home and looked in a hand mirror, I realized the back wasn't as short as I wanted, and Emmy was great about setting me up a quick appointment to come have it fixed up. It took less than ten minutes.
I had a little weirdness, though, with my initial appointment-making. I phoned and asked if they had an appointment available same-day, they said no and hung up before I could ask for another day; so I just walked in later to make my appointment in person. The girl at the front desk initially suggested I look elsewhere on the Mall! That seemed weird to me. "Oh, we're full today, have you tried other salons?" That's the only reason for the four stars as opposed to five.
But the bottom line is, the haircut was fantastic. I'll try to post pictures of it soon!
Marion rocks! First of all, she totally gets curly/wavy hair. And second, she listens to exactly what you want done. I was looking for someplace similar to the salons I frequented in NYC and DC, and I found it at Urban Pearl.
I have been looking for a salon that is not in Denver and I have finally found it!
A customer came into my work and I told her I loved her hair and she told me that she had just had it cut at Urban Pearl. I made an appointment with Marian (Marion?sp). She did an awesome job and listened to exactly what I wanted. I have long, wavy and thick hair and I like long layers- but they never last or show up when it's wavy. Marian did an awesome job and it looks good blown out and wavy.
I ended up waiting for my appointment a few minutes- not a big deal, seeing as salons are usually behind in my experience. Marian felt bad about it and gave me a discount- so unnecessary, but definitely a nice thought.
The prices are about the same as nicer salons in Boulder and I left with my hair done- not wet like I did once from Tapestry.
It is located just east of mountain sun, tucked back a little bit. I walked by it trying to find it.
This place rocks!
Just like with any new hair salon.. I was wary of this one but my coworker recommended it & I must say I'm impressed!! Got a haircut this AM with Ann Castro and I love it!! Granted I didn't change my hair much but she texturized it and shaped the long layers.
I have very thick and long hair so sometimes it's difficult to find the right shape for it. She did a great job by taking her time and explaining what she was doing. Also she showed me new hair styling tips!!
The salon is chic and the people are friendly and non pretencious. The price is was well within my budget but to be honest I wouldn't have mind paying more.
If you are looking for a hair place in Boulder.. This is the one to go. Hands down 5 stars :)
Urban Pearl is definitely the hippest salon in Boulder. I have been going to Marion at Urban Pearl since the salon opened, and I can't believe how great she is. Always professional and creative. I recommend Marion 100%!!!!
Finally I found a great salon. After living here for over a year and painfully experimenting with a few stylists I found a jackpot. I must say multiple extremely positive reviews on Yelp guided me in the right direction. Thank you Yelp.
Ann Castro did my hair and I am very happy with both the color and cut. I will happily be back. My husband is going there this Sat to get his.
Urban Pearl is the best place I've found so far in Boulder to get a fabulous, stylish haircut. I've been "between" stylist for awhile now, and had the dubious honor of trying many of the places in town, looking for my new hair "home." Zing was pretty awful, despite the cute digs, The Finishing Touch was the *worst* place I've ever been to, St. Julian had a bunch of narcissistic stylists who couldn't keep an appointment, be there on time, or cut your hair the way you asked for it to be cut (A guy who will remain nameless actually made me stand up and close my eyes to finish my haircut because he didn't like the fact that I was asking him what he was doing, considering the cut was absolutely nothing like the pic I brought in or the description I had asked for). West End was a great location, but I never really found someone I clicked with.
I, too, have had many-a terrible haircut experience, and it finally dawned on me to try yelp - top-rated salon, liked what people had to say about it, so at my wit's end, decided to give it a try. Tried Chloe at first, and she was so personable and exceptionally up-to-date on her skills and knowledge of edgy haircuts. Unfortunately, she told me at that time that she was leaving, so I tried Emmy for my next haircut, and she was equally personable, knowledgeble and skilled - and happy to give any styling and hair-care tips she can. Got two great haircuts and will be back again... and definitely affordable for a good haircut in Boulder ($45-$55) - WITH shampoo and style (I'm talkin to *you* Finishing Touch)
The reason for the four instead of five stars is that I'm not a huge fan of the grungy second-hand furniture thang they have going on. I understand it's a "choice," but when there are smudgy stains on the chairs, and everything looks old and shabby (and wasn't even nice in its time)... There are ways to do hip grunge from second hand stores, but what Urban Pearl is doing doesn't qualify for me since it makes me feel like I'm getting my haircut at the Salvation Army, and call my crazy, but EH. But really, who cares, right? .. if you walk out with an exceptional haircut , great value, and a great feeling from interacting with someone highly skilled *and* pleasant to converse with?
A coworker recommended that I check out Emmy at Urban Pearl Salon for my cut. The place is not pretentious and love the vibe. Emmy was easy to communicate with and the textured style she gave me was fab!
Short hair is hard, but Ann makes it easy. The atmosphere made feel like I was going to get a great do and I did! It's hard finding a new stylist, but as long as I am in Boulder, this is the place. Great service, clean place and always friendly staff (that do a great job working around schedules!) When people say I have cute hair I tell them to go Ann!
I've had similar experiences to many people posting here. I went all over Boulder looking for a place to get my hair cut. It's really not that difficult, either, but outside of a place at the mall on Longmont(!), everyone messed it up.
Then one day my mom (!!) told me to go see Amy at Urban Pearl. She gives me the best cut time and time again. And she's a total blast to talk to. She takes the time to find out what you want before she starts snipping away and never rushes you during the whole process. She even does the hot towel on the neck followed by a straight razor shave. Dude.
The shop is always chill and there's always a good vibe inside. I actually don't mind if I have to wait (which is pretty rare).
I also have to give a huge shout out to Phill at Rising Tide Tattoo in the back. He has done both my tattoos and they're perfect. The man is a true artist.
This is where I really need 1/2 stars yelp!! 4 1/2
I decided to splurge and stop letting the Aveda students wreck my hair. I found Urban Pearl and am so glad I did. I walked in a platnium blonde bob and walked out a redish dark dark brown with awesome bangs (which is always the test for a haircut) and tons of layers.
Mason was my stylist and she was friendly and obviously knew her shit. The atmosphere is stylish and artistic, but not pretentious. A great dane was chillin' on the couch and there were actually decent magazines to read. The only downfall is the price, but for those of you used to higher priced salons they are actually reasonable. Not to mention professionals deserved to get paid!
Emmy gets thick, wavy hair, -and- middle aged women. Seriously. She did a great job giving me an update that is manageable and looks cool after the fact. They are lucky to have her.
Do Not Go Here!!!!
My daughter went here and Rigpa turned her hair jet black with bright purple stripes. My daughter asked for dark brown hair with subtle auburn highlights. When I contacted the salon, the owner was unbelievably rude and nasty and hung up on me. When I spoke to Rigpa herself, she too was defensive, rude and obscene. We unfortunately spent over $150 for this travesty. Only consider going to this "salon" if you want your hair totally ruined!
Ok, so Urban Pearl has gotten plenty of "this place is the Bomb!" type reviews, and even though I haven't been steered wrong yet on Yelp I thought I should go in with a clean slate and just see how it actually is, no hype. And this place IS the bomb!
From first setting up my appointment and later walking in, I knew that this place was different. There's this cool vibe that everything is just simmering in. The whole place was abuzz, tons of people in chairs, happily chatting, the snip snip of scissors, a couple of dogs were snoozing on a couch, seemed like there were many regulars that were just showing up to get their usual cut. This was like the 'Cheers' of hair cutting places, just with more tats. I just wanted to hang out for as long as possible.
These guys are hella friendly and can give you a great cut. Emmy the 'Hair Sorceress' knew what I was going for on little info and gave me a killer razor cut, no pun intended. I'll be back for sure.
Definitely lived up to my expectations. The atmosphere was really cool without seeming too stuck-up or pretentious, and I felt comfortable in the salon. Emmy did a fantastic job on my cut/color, but more importantly, she understood what I wanted! I explained what I hoped to do with my hair in a very non-technical way, as I don't have much knowledge about hairstyling, but she completely understood and was on the same page as me. This was impressive, especially considering some of my past experiences with hairdressers. Altogether, I was really pleased with my visit here. I will absolutely be coming back here for my next cut, and I would recommend it to others as well!
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3/28/2009
I haven't actually had my appointment here yet, so this review will definitely be updated - but I… Read more »
When a place already has 20, 5 star reviews, there is not much more for another 5-star reviewer such as myself to say. Urban Pearl is great. Low key, fantastic stylists that actually listen, in a fun, mellow environment. Check it out.
So, uh..I have this secret: I've been cutting my own hair for the last year or so....usually done when I think it is a good idea (i.e. beer number 3). Anyway, as you can probably see from my pictures...this gives me a sort of scraggly look....which in all honesty I don't mind.
But then my mom comes to town and simply said, that shit just ain't going to fly anymore son.
Needless to say, we were walking along Pearl, saw this salon, and I was swiftly brought in to once again look like a respectable young person. Little did she know that I planned on keeping my longish hair....haha!
Anyway, a tattooed dude named Jacob sat me down, did the whole shampoo thing, and meticulously trimmed my hair to make it look even (something my inebriated scissors were not doing correctly. Look, scissors, I've already told you several times that I think you have a problem...I mean for Christs-sakes, you are an inanimate object!). All this was done with the buzz of the tattoo gun working in the back (separate tattoo parlor located in the back) and the subject of tattoos on our lips. The music was typical hair-salon music...they played a techno song I know well and love. (Yes I like techno, what. you want to take it outside bub?)
The total was $35 for a job well done. It was worth it (or at least my mom and girlfriend think so...me personally, well I don't look at my hair all time now do I), and I think I will be going back.
I have been doing my own hair for years despite common sense... I am terrified of stylists. But as I am headed to NY and will be doing some interviews/meeting lots of new people i braved Urban Pearl. Chloe is hands down the best stylist I have ever been to! She really pays attention to what type of hair you have, how you style it, what you want to change, and she will tell you straight up if your ideas are bad and coaxe you in the right direction. She explains all the products she uses and the chemistry involved in putting them on your hair. I went to her twice, and both times came out looking grrrreat! I definitely recommend her. I don't know about the other stylists here but I am sure they are great as well. They are slightly more expensive than I expected, but worth it. I only wish I could kidnap Chloe to NY with me next month! The place has a nice, friendly, unpretentious vibe. There is a huge Great Dane that has the run of the place and has no qualms about jumping up to sit next to you on the couch while you wait. The only thing I would say to make a note of is that they are so busy, if you are not sure exactly what you want then make sure to book an appointment that is longer than an hour, otherwise you might get booted for the next client.
One of Boulder's hippest little joints, Urban Pearl Salon and Spa is actually a cultural epicenter masquerading as a salon.
Yes, you can get a hipster haircut here, but they also have a top-notch tattoo parlor in the back--Rising Tide--and an art gallery consisting of the basement and the salon. They've got quality stuff here, and I suggest making this a regular stop on your First Friday art tour.
In the past they have even had events, like movies, in the basement space. I would love to see more.
I just had my first cut & color there. After having bad experiences with a lot of places in Boulder, I have finally found a place that meets my expectations. My stylist was Ann and she is AMAZING! She took a good 15-20 minutes to chat with me about color and cut options that she felt would fit my needs. The result is amazing cut and color.
I also like the fact that this is truly a funky and fun salon. Many places claim to be that (hi there FIX) but really aren't anything special. This place has the fun vibe with out being hyper. I'm all about hyper, but not when I'm getting a coif. I loved the music choices!
Thanks yelpers for helping me find this hidden jewel...I will definitely be a repeat customer with Ann @ Urban Pearl!
Unfortunately I was only able to go here three times before moving out of the area. I went from shoulder length hair to graduated bob and Rigpa did such an awesome job!!!
She taught me how to style it myself and we had great conversation. I also got my eyebrows waxed here and they did a terrific job.
Most of all i loved the atmosphere. Laid back, funky, cool and the cutest great dane in the whole world. Its worth the money (~$45 cut) just to chill out with some cool people for a couple hours.
I love Anne Castro!!!
She does an absolutely amazing job. I measure a great cut by how long you can go before you need another. I haven't been able to make it in for a little over three months and I still get compliments on my hair like it's a fresh cut.
Maybe I have easy hair, but I doubt it, whenever I air dry I get that whole everything-curls-to-one-side thing going on, meaning one side curls under and the other curls out and I look like something Warner Brothers just pulled out of a high wind. With a quick blow dry (and I'm a mother of a toddler and run my own business - everything personal appearance related is done quickly) and no products it looks really great every day.
Go here!
I've been looing for a place to get a decent cut. Been tired of that 'super-cuts' style if you know what I mean, while it may be cheaper - when it comes to hair I'm willing to $pend, splurge - it's all about style! After all, why not invest in something that has to be perfect b/c everyone else will know if it isn't. You can't hide a bad hairdo. If it can't be fixed with another haircut, you get stuck with it for days/weeks on end!
Now, I've been trying to grow my hair a bit longer, but since my last haircut more than a month ago I've been starting to look a bit shaggy. My burns were gettin outta control! Searching for a salon that has been tried and tested I found Urban Pearl, and like Amanda T., the same hairstylist did my hair and I highly recommend her too! I opted for the wash/cut, I told Ann the look I was going for and she knew exactly what I meant. And the service wasn't rushed at all - she took the time to snip, trim, and buzz my hair and now I can officially state that I look like a groomed man should. Pretty chill atmosphere (I concur with George S. on that), laid back and definetely trendy decor that makes you feel relaxed. I think I just found me my stylist.
Al is FABULOUS! I have recommended her (and Urban Pearl) to everyone I know. She not only does a great job cutting and coloring my hair, but I actually enjoy talking to her. She is super chill and just a pleasure to chat with.
Relocating to a new area, it's always tough to find a good place to get one's hair cut. After my roommate recommended Urban Pearl, I went out on a whim and got my hair cut. It was great!
The atmosphere is chill - relaxed, great music, tattoo parlor in the back. My stylist - Annie - was unbelievable. She helped work with me to find a hair style that fit my personality and was also great to talk to. I'm very picky about my hair and I usually hate every cut - but this was great!
I just Love this place. I moved to Boulder recently and was nervous about finding as great a place to get snipped as I had in Chicago, but Urban Pearl is absolutely phenom. Reasonably priced, cool atmosphere and you'll walk out felling/looking adorable. Love it Love it.
I was out in Boulder on a vacay and decided to get a little snip-snip. The place is adorable and Annie totally took care of me. I wish Urban Pearl had a branch in NYC!!
What ev -- with the whole 5 star thing.... This place rocks if I turn anymore people on to it I won't be able to get in. Mason runs a totally tight spot and is still doing her thing in the chair. Just make an appointment and check it out -- it's like walking into the seen of who's who in happen' . That's all I'm sayin..... Seriously, you want to get your hair cut here.
This review actually goes out to the secret hidden gem, tucked away in the back of Urban Pearl...Rising Tide Tattoo studio. Phill Bartell is the artist I saw and he was so personable and understanding of my idea and worked with me to come up with a kick ass tattoo that I simply love! His prices were higher than some of the other crappy shops in town, and I had to wait months for my tattoo, but it was all worth it! I mean, who wants a discount tattoo that will be on them for the rest of their lives? I highly recommend going to Phill for your next tat, he is the best artist in Boulder and his apprentice Rolly was a super nice guy...they just made me feel comfortable and listened to from the very start, so I had to give them 5 stars for professionalism and overall experience.
