With the caveat of previous reviews and acknowledgement that this is an institution, a neighborhood gem, a social hub and haven for women with stories to tell and share, I was referred to Lea several years ago when I was looking for someone to re-perm my hair. That's right. I said "perm." I know, I know, but it's not the 80's anymore and it doesn't have to be synonymous with frizz. The trick is, few salons offer the service. I explained to her what I was looking for: a gentle wave to add body and shape to my otherwise straight Asian hair. I like being able to wash my hair, let it air dry. The perm lets me feel like I've styled it when... read full review
June 2020
I am one of those woman who has been blessed with truly great hair. It is my one great beauty gift. "But with great power, comes great responsibility." Therefore from the time I was 4 years old my thick and curly strawberry blond mane and I have followed the hairstylists here through 3 different salons. Luckily the talented ladies of 13 Bernard are here to stay. Leah and her posse of experienced professional hairstylists are the best I have encountered through my 4 continents of hair care travels. Get a bad dye job in Latvia when you decide to go way to Gothic? Leah can make it all better. Get a uneven trim in Israel? Leah came make you forget. Get tacky highlights... read full review
May 2018
Wonderful team of stylists who have worked there for decades and do a great job with both cuts and colors. A unique "Steel magnolia" feel in the midst of yuppie Milk Valley.
With the caveat of previous reviews and acknowledgement that this is an institution, a neighborhood gem, a social hub and haven for women with stories to tell and share, I was referred to Lea several years ago when I was looking for someone to re-perm my hair. That's right. I said "perm." I know, I know, but it's not the 80's anymore and it doesn't have to be synonymous with frizz. The trick is, few salons offer the service. I explained to her what I was looking for: a gentle wave to add body and shape to my otherwise straight Asian hair. I like being able to wash my hair, let it air dry. The perm lets me feel like I've styled it when... read full review
I am one of those woman who has been blessed with truly great hair. It is my one great beauty gift. "But with great power, comes great responsibility." Therefore from the time I was 4 years old my thick and curly strawberry blond mane and I have followed the hairstylists here through 3 different salons. Luckily the talented ladies of 13 Bernard are here to stay. Leah and her posse of experienced professional hairstylists are the best I have encountered through my 4 continents of hair care travels. Get a bad dye job in Latvia when you decide to go way to Gothic? Leah can make it all better. Get a uneven trim in Israel? Leah came make you forget. Get tacky highlights... read full review
Wonderful team of stylists who have worked there for decades and do a great job with both cuts and colors. A unique "Steel magnolia" feel in the midst of yuppie Milk Valley.