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The Parlour
The Parlour

The Parlour Boulder

Hair salon in Boulder, CO · 8 locations

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (217 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 10 AM

The Parlour opened its first salon on Walnut Street in Boulder in 1989, and the company describes itself as Colorado owned and Colorado grown. Gene Cahill opened that original location. The group has since grown to seven salons across the Denver metro, Broomfield and Fort Collins, with the LoDo location opening in 1996, Fort Collins in 1998, Flatirons in 2010, Wash Park in 2010, Capitol Hill operating since 2014, RiNo in 2017. Each location runs its own hours and phone line, and Capitol Hill is led by partners Brooke Schoenborn and Estevan Garner.

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About

The Parlour opened its first salon on Walnut Street in Boulder in 1989, and the company describes itself as Colorado owned and Colorado grown. Gene Cahill opened that original location. The group has since grown to seven salons across the Denver metro, Broomfield and Fort Collins, with the LoDo location opening in 1996, Fort Collins in 1998, Flatirons in 2010, Wash Park in 2010, Capitol Hill operating since 2014, RiNo in 2017. Each location runs its own hours and phone line, and Capitol Hill is led by partners Brooke Schoenborn and Estevan Garner.

Color is the core of the menu. Options range from root retouches and all-over color to highlights, balayage, lightening and toning, grey blending, and dimensional color. Several named highlight techniques are on the list, including Foilyage, Baby-Light, Teasy Light, Platinum Card and Root Shadow, along with add-ons such as a money piece, ponytail lights and a tip-out. Many color services are priced by consultation, and listed prices are starting points based on time and product. Consultations are recommended before large color changes or corrections, and new clients begin with a consultation covering hair history, lifestyle and goals.

Beyond color, the salon offers adult and children's haircuts, updos, and hair extensions in tape-in, hand-tied and weft methods, which require a consultation before booking. Customized hair treatments use R+Co and Kérastase Fusio Dose products for thickening, color preservation, and moisture and repair. Locations also offer makeup application, facial and body waxing, and skincare, lash extension and esthetician services, though availability varies by location.

Wedding services are scheduled separately from regular appointments and require contacting the salon.

According to the salon, stylist training is a priority, delivered through an education program that brings in guest artists and runs on an ongoing curriculum. Past guest educators include Mitchell Cantrell, Gary Baker, Aubrey Loots, The Doves, Marcus Allen, Gary Glossman and Nick Arrojo. The RiNo location describes its approach as combining the technical depth of that education program with a more creative style.

The salon's stated approach is to build a team of industry leaders through ongoing, up-to-date education. Its stated philosophy emphasizes working on one's own weaknesses, respecting how others grow, and looking for the good in people.

The Lower Downtown salon has wooden beams, exposed brick walls and high ceilings, and the Fort Collins salon sits in the walkable Old Town area.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Root retouches, all-over color, highlights, balayage, lightening, toning, glazing, grey blending and dimensional color, with named highlight styles and add-ons.

  • Root Retouch $84
  • All Over Color $97
  • Partial Coverage Highlight-Maintenance $140
  • Full Coverage Highlight-Maintenance $154
  • Partial Coverage Highlight-Virgin Hair $154
  • Baby-Light $167
  • Foilyage $167
  • Full Coverage Highlight-Virgin Hair $167
  • Platinum Card $167
  • Root Shadow $167
  • Teasy Light $167
  • Balayage $194
  • Lighten and Tone $194
  • Retouch with Dimension $194
  • Creative Color Price at booking
  • Highlight Add-ons Price at booking
  • Tone/Glaze/Gloss Price at booking
  • Transformational Color Price at booking
  • Creative Color Details Price at booking
  • Highlighting/Lowlighting Price at booking
  • Transformational Color Details Price at booking

Adult and children's haircuts, updos, hair extensions by consultation, and styling for curly and textured hair.

  • Children's Haircuts (12 & under) $30
  • Haircuts $60
  • Updos $75
  • Hair Extensions Price at booking

Makeup application for events and everyday occasions.

  • Makeup Application $65

Customized R+Co and Kérastase Fusio Dose hair treatments for thickening, color preservation, and moisture and repair.

  • R+Co & Kerastase Fusio Dose Customized Hair Treatment $40

Facial and body waxing at most locations.

  • Facial & Body Waxing $15

Skincare, lash extensions and esthetician services, with availability varying by location.

  • Skincare, Lash Extensions + Esthetician Services Price at booking

Bridal hair and makeup, bridal party styling, flower girls and group bookings, including on-site service and trials.

  • Bridal Party Wash & Blowdry $65
  • Bridal Party Makeup $75–$125
  • Flower Girls $75
  • Bridal Party Updo $100–$150
  • Bridal Day of Makeup $125–$175
  • Bridal Makeup Practice $125–$175
  • Bridal Day of Hair $175–$225
  • Bridal Hair Practice $175–$225
  • Add-on Iron Curl $20
  • Traveling Fees $100
  • Tone/Glaze/Gloss Details Price at booking

Photos

  • Dark brunette hair with soft waves and shine, salon background
  • Custom shaggy curly cut on a client
  • Long curly hair being refined by Kelly, back view
  • Mother and daughter with rainbow hair color by Sammy
  • Blonde balayage with soft dimension on a smiling client
  • Dark hair with silver streaks and soft blowout, salon result
  • Makeup being applied to a model with red hair in a busy venue

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.theparlour.net (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Seven Colorado locations, with the original Boulder salon on Walnut Street since 1989
  • Named highlight and color techniques such as Foilyage, Baby-Light, Teasy Light and Platinum Card
  • Customized R+Co and Kérastase Fusio Dose hair treatments at $40
  • Wedding and bridal services with on-site options and a published traveling fee
  • Ongoing stylist education with guest artists
  • Consultations before color changes, extensions and lightening; no hidden charges, according to the salon
Good for
  • New clients who want a consultation first
  • Balayage and highlight lovers
  • Existing color clients needing root maintenance
  • Hair extension seekers
  • Curly and textured hair
  • Wedding parties and brides
  • Clients who want cuts, color and makeup in one place
Treats
  • Root regrowth
  • Color correction
  • Grey coverage
  • Thinning or fine hair
  • Dry or damaged hair
  • Color preservation
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Foilyage
  • Baby-Light
  • Teasy Light
  • Platinum Card
  • Root Shadow
  • Highlights and lowlights
  • Money piece
  • Ponytail lights
  • Lightening and toning

Products & treatments

  • Wella color systems
  • Kérastase
  • R+Co
  • Kérastase Fusio Dose

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