In a lofty space where SOMA meets SOHO, the barber lounge is THE spot for old school barbering services, results driven and relaxing massage, super-professional hair and skincare treatments that would impress even the most well traveled beauty enthusiast. Owner Greg Griffin not only nails his mission to create a modern barbershop, he seamlessly transitions guests from salon mode to spa experience with a touch of style that isn’t at all generic but impressively personal and catered to you. Nothing at the barber lounge screams contrived. This is a comfortable space, though large, upscale and artsy (rotating original art line the walls); it sets the tone for what’s to come. Creative services, high touch and highly interactive treatments are highlighted by a fabulous team that feels like your talented art school friends at a party and nothing like a collection strangers with scissors and devious ideas. You enter disheveled and uncultured, and walk out totally smashing and savvy.
Looking for an authentic hot towel shave for your fuzzy mug? The fashionable barber lounge has no qualms about competing with your grandfather’s fave shave specialist—and the lounge no doubt wins. If you can grow a few hairs, you can confidently enjoy everything from a head shave, mustache trim, to the ridiculously soothing Stress Relieving Scalp Treatment (but here, hair is optional).
If you are anything like the rest of us humans, you get those aches and pains that come with real life. But where do you go for a mix of Shiatsu, Chakra balancing, Deep Tissue and Swedish massage moves that take you from a stress ball of tension to a relaxed human being in 90 minutes or less? Of course, some of you want your massage to hurt so good. So opt for the ultra-targeted, clinical style treatment in the areas your body needs most by requesting the massage magician, Ben Green. Not to fret—all of the barber lounge’s therapists are fabulous, so you can’t go wrong here. If Ben’s magic hands can’t solve your muscles’ nasty temperament, you’d best find an exorcist.
But if your tires are blown and you need a repair STAT, pedal on over past the vintage barber chairs, the stylists’ stations and modern-but-inviting art gallery by the treatment rooms to a little gem of a lair—the mani/pedi room. With vast industrial glass windows, super-comfy custom designed pedi stations and a polish apothecary that would make any OPI collector squeal with delight, your feet will find refuge and rebirth. But no polish is perfect without the nail prowess of the only Nail Ninja in existence. Hoang Le takes nails to an otherworldly level: precision nail shaping, flawless polish application, and absolutely smooth and effective exfoliating techniques. And for the dudes: the pedi services are most enjoyable with the barber lounge’s wide array of earth and skin-friendly Aveda scrubs and lotions that feature gender-neutral aromas.
Psst…here’s a tip. Give yourself the star treatment you deserve without having to sell your vintage Vespa. Take advantage of the flexible pricing rates for selected services highlighted in their services menu online.
The Barber Lounge
854 Folsom Street
San Francisco
(415) 934-0411
www.barberlounge.com
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