Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Hair Salon Services in San Francisco
Cowboys & Angels has served the San Francisco Bay Area since 1994, establishing itself as one of the region's premier hair salons. Founded by Louise Baranowski, our team combines international expertise with SF-inspired creativity to deliver cutting-edge hair care solutions. The salon relocated to 520 Montgomery Street in San Francisco's financial district, maintaining its commitment to safety and comfort while adapting to modern challenges like the ongoing pandemic. Our services remain available seven days a week through flexible scheduling and online booking via Square. With a career spanning decades, Louise's background includes training at London College of Fashion and positions at top salons like John Paul Hair Design and Architects & Heroes.We continue evolving while preserving the personal touches that define our unique studio environment, including curated artwork and lush plant life. Our relocated studio maintains strict sanitation protocols, with staff fully vaccinated and boosted to ensure client safety. The intimate space at Montgomery Street offers the same excellence in hair care that has made us a trusted name in the industry. We specialize in precision cutting, innovative coloring techniques, and personalized service tailored to each client's needs. Our reputation as a leader in San Francisco's hair care industry stems from continuous adaptation to trends while maintaining technical excellence.
Services
Hair Cutting
Hair Coloring
Precision Cutting
Creative Coloring
Personalized Styling
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 28+ years of excellence in San Francisco hair care
- Owner-operated studio with international styling expertise
- Modern safety protocols for pandemic-conscious clients
- Flexible scheduling including weekend appointments
- Combination of London tradition and West Coast creativity
Services
Precision Cutting
Our signature precision cutting service combines technical expertise with artistic vision to create tailored hairstyles that enhance natural features. Using advanced sectioning techniques and ergonomic tools, we deliver clean lines and balanced proportions. Each session includes a personalized consultation to ensure cuts complement facial structure and lifestyle while maintaining hair health.
Creative Coloring
Innovative coloring techniques transform hair with dimension and vibrancy while preserving hair integrity. From subtle highlights to bold transformations, our stylists utilize ammonia-free formulas and foil techniques to achieve custom looks. Clients receive post-color care guidance to maintain vibrancy between appointments.
Styling Consultation
Personalized style guidance focuses on maintaining hair health while achieving desired aesthetics. Sessions include texture analysis, maintenance recommendations, and product education tailored to individual needs. We help clients develop routines that enhance natural beauty while simplifying daily hair care.
People
Louise Baranowski
Stylist/Owner
Internationally experienced stylist with 23 years in the industry, owner of Cowboys & Angels since 1994. Recognized in Allure magazine, trained at London College of Fashion, and former Senior Artistic Director at John Paul Hair Design.
Questions
Where is Cowboys & Angels located now?
We're located at 520 Montgomery St Ste 205, San Francisco, inside the V Studios building.
How do I access the studio?
The building requires buzz-in access - call (415) 407-7452 from the door keypad or your phone.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain strict sanitation protocols with enhanced cleaning, proper ventilation, and staff vaccinations for client safety.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, we offer 24/7 online booking through Square accessible from our website.
Reviews (5)
R. R.
Sep 30, 2019
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Best in the city for blondes. I've lived in a lot of cities and always dread needing to find new everything and everyone. I was lucky to discover Michael within the first month of moving to the Bay Area. I saw a woman in a store who had the most beautifully natural looking highlights, so I not-so-politely asked her where she went. I was thrilled with Michael from the beginning. He understands how to use color to add texture, how to find the perfect individual shade, and then is a masterful artist at making it all happen. Even his touch-ups blend so perfectly that I often forget my natural
Kiana B.
Oct 24, 2016
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Michael Madalinski is an amazing hair colorist. I have been going to him for around 3-4 years! He does amazing blonde highlights that look natural. Not only that, but the color grows out extremely well so you aren't left with harsh roots. He also always has great ideas for what you should do with your color next, and he never fails! He is truly a color expert, and I would recommend him to anyone :)
Donna F.
Jan 25, 2015
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I met Michael when he was an assistant at Cowboys and Angels. As soon as he hit the floor as a colorist, I switched to his care. That was 10 years ago. Over the years he has grown as a colorist, keeping current with color trends and honing his artistic skills. He clearly loves what he does and it shows. People are surprised to learn that I am covering grey as my hair color is so natural looking. I cannot recommend Michael enough - as long as there is always an appointment for me :)
Heidi C.
Oct 18, 2013
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I came to Michael a few years ago after I left another colorist who was destroying my hair and making me look awful. He understood right away how to fix it and give me a more natural color that would highlight my features instead of washing them out. But it just keeps getting better. Michael knows color better than anyone I've ever been to. I leave after every appointment feeling amazing. I get so many compliments on my hair and I really feel like he has very deft hand at covering my stubborn greys and making the color last without creating that dreaded line of regrowth.
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Michelle T.
Sep 29, 2013
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Michael is truly amazing! I have been going to him for over 4 years for highlights. Most of my friends now see Michael because they love how natural my highlights look. Like Cherylynn N, I followed Michael from Cowboy to Sammy Oliver and will follow him to his new hip Salon called Veer and Wander on 6 Brady Street: http://veerandwander.com
See Michael's review in Allure Magazine Page 3:
http://www.allure.com/salon-spa-reviews/san-francisco/directory_SanFranhair?currentPage=3
See Michael's review in Allure Magazine Page 3:
http://www.allure.com/salon-spa-reviews/san-francisco/directory_SanFranhair?currentPage=3
