Gloss ‘n Glam

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!

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.

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…

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.

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.

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!

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.

I’ve been going to Marianne (Spelling?) for close to 6 months. I’ve been mostly really happy with her cuts and she’s always a delight to be around. Her prices are also incredibly inexpensive for San Francisco. Definitely a salon to go to… at least for mens haircuts.

I came in for a blow dry, curl, and manicure. I understand I didn’t have a appointment but the blow dry was rushed and my request for soft curls ended up being Shirley Temple curls. Nail job was okay but not as good as the usual nail only salon I go to. It’s super close to my apartment but I don’t know if I would go again. Glad I didn’t get a hair cut.

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.

Just got my first cut by Brian. Absolutely love it. He’s a super fun stylist, and views the experience more as «taking you on a hair journey, instead of just a hair cut.» That is *exactly* the sort of thing I was looking for, and I couldn’t be happier. And the price is right too — short cut is only $ 35! I can’t wait for my next visit.

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.

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

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.

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. :(

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.

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.

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!

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, décor 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.

I’ve never considered writing a review for a hair stylist but Mary Ann has impressed me so much that I feel compelled. I first encountered her by chance at her old location and was immediately impressed by her talent. She understood what I wanted with few words and was extremely efficient.
Mary Ann continues to impress me each time by remembering the details of what I want. I continue to be surprised at how low her rates are. Why she chooses to charge so little I don’t understand but I continue to be appreciative.
Thank you, Mary Ann!