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I know, I lag. This review is so long overdue it's embarrassing. I have been going to Vain for quite some time now and I just have to say I love it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This Salon was highly reviewed but they are not accepting any new clients. Never got past the answering machine.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is solely on an appointment booking basis: So in combing through the reviews here, I've seen a couple of bad reviews left based solely on booking an appointment; which is so foolishly…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you get stopped on the street on a weekly basis by people who compliment your hair- you know you've got a good thing going! I love my beauty team at Vain! Funny how the complainers either ended…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so Bobby is the BEST and that's it. There is nothing else to say!
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't add much that hasn't already been said but I love Vain! Bobby asks a lot of questions about your hair, products you use and what kind of style you want. He gives honest feedback about what…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Vain about 4 times now and honestly, I have literally never had so many compliments on my haircut, ever. It's almost ridiculous. It took about 3 cuts to get it to where I wanted it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ASIAN HAIR....... not an easy thing to work with. my hair used to be all spiky... which is pretty typical... but i needed a look that was more my age, mature, and also didnt look so stupid. i never…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby, Sara and Tina are wonderful! Bobby cuts and styles hair as good as it gets, and Sara and Tina make you wish that you could afford to have someone wash and condition your hair every day. They…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vain Salon is the best . Bobby always does a great job on my hair :0) THANKS
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...It's been months that I should have written a review for my haircut with Bobby. Shame on me. 1st off I would like to say Bobby you should go on Shear Genius. You may hate that show but I think…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've made it past what has been thrown at you on Fear Factor and have approached the "what they call food" round. You're thinking that with all you have accomplished so far, there is no way in hell…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here a couple more times now, and had a lot of bang trims in between...still awesome! I love my hair!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, the wait really wasn't that bad. I don't know what these knot heads are complaining about. So the world doesn't revolve around you...Whaaaa!!! Get over it. I went to see Bobby for the 1st time…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to VAIN religiously every six weeks for the last year. I still totally love my hair cut and color every time. Bobby, Sara and Tina are all still fantastic. Really, VAIN totally…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like everyone is either completely in love with Vain or completely hates it (mostly because they can't get an appointment). I'm slightly more in the middle. I've had a great experience…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a joke! I went there a couple of months ago after reading all these wonderful reviews. I am new in town and desperately needed a good hair stylist. I waited for two months to get my appointment…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
longer review will come later, but just want to say: i'm glad i found bobby. i've lived in the south bay for over 20 and never had a good stylist until i found bobby. he listens to your life story and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decades ago, I had long, thick, fine textured, wavy/curly gorgeous hair, and took it for granted. Now that I am 56, my hair has gotten thinner, and the grey hair has gotten coarser, and I felt deep…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I am shocked that people have reviewed this establishment based upon the fact that it has a substantial wait period, and not for it's actual services. I don't give Fall one star because I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ode to a Hair God; My love for your talents makes me leap with such glee. As every appointment draws near I can't wait to see thee..
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby does an amazing job cutting here. My hair has always turned out great after leaving Vain. Be sure and call ahead as the schedule is always very booked. They really care for their customers and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Please Note: This review is based on *appointment setting only* as well... So... I've attempted to make an appointment here on a few occasions based on all the amazing yelp reviews... BUT every time…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby and his wife were very friendly, and funny! I love Bobby's sense of humor, oh and I LOVED MY HAIRCUT! At first I was kinda iffy about it because he was done cutting my hair in about 10 mins, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, this place is not as fantastic as people make it out to be... I made an appointment 2 MONTHS ago just to SEE Bobby. What a joke that was, it literally took 5 minutes for him to tell me he…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I hate to do this, but I have to second the opinion of a couple of others who have reviewed this salon. First, it was really annoying having to leave a message in order to make an appointment.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Review based on setting up an appointment I called to make an appointment with Bobby. I left a message (-1 star) and did receive a call back ( 2 stars) the same day. Was told that there were…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think i found the hair god, with the goddess assistant!!! :) OK so I finally got in to see Mr. Bobby at his cute salon in Campbell, which is totally easy to find if you have some sort of common…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always had hair problems, you know the typical Asian bowl/mushroom hair. Bobby pretty much fixed that. The experience was pretty entertaining with Bobby talking most of the time. Sorry Bobby,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Original Post Feb 2008: Okay, I've been living in the Bay area since '04, vainly looking for a salon/stylist to replace my beloved Robert Cromean Salon in San Diego, but I think I've finally found it.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have followed Bobby from the last 3 salons and I hope he doesn't move anymore! He always knows what to do and what looks great on people. Amazing service. I ALWAYS leave feeling fabulous. Always…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby is by far the best hair-stylist I have ever been to, and I've been to wayyy to many too. My hair is a mess, it's super thin, and super curly. My hair hates me and I hate it back. I went to see…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby is the best! I have been going to him for 4 years. It all started when I went to an Asian place and they ruined my hair. I had never been so frustrated with my hair before (to the point where…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In one word...FABULOUS! Love the salon, love the girls, and most of all love Bobby! He has me laughing the entire time. I adore his personality! I moved up here from Orange County and dreaded the new…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby rocked my world. Most gorgeous color I have ever had. He exceeded all my expectations. My first visit to Vain was 3 weeks before my wedding. The last lady to cut my hair, though she was awesome,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, don't know what to tell you. Maybe that place is good for present clients, but not for new ones. When I called the receptionist was so rude and acting so unprofessionally like she has no clue…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner of this salon, Bobby U., is a hair genius! I should know. He had been doing my hair ever since we were in high school together. This man knows his shit! He was the first to give me fuchsia…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this review is way, way, way overdue. I've been going here since October (every 3 weeks!) and Bobbo (or his real name Bobby) has always been awesome. His team (okay family) at the salon is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the same stylist for over 20 years and needed a change. I looked towards yelp and found one. Bobby at Vain. I went during my lunch and told him to do anything he wanted to.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby has been my hairstylist for over 3 years now and I can't be happier! I spent 6 years looking for a new hairstylist after my previous one moved out of state. Bobby was the first one I found…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am actually making this review almost a year later... I love to read yelp but never had an account. I decided to try Vain based on these great reviews. I tried to make an appointment with Bobby…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Bobby at the recommendation of a friend several years ago. This was during his previous life at another salon and all I had heard was good things about this guy. This was important…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bobby for the first time a couple of weeks ago based on the recommendation from a friend and he was well worth the wait! I love my new hair cut. Both he and his sister are so very friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say... BOBBY IS THE BEST!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, my experience at Vain wasn't as inspiring as everyone else's on here.. sigh. so, as everyone else on here, i decided to go to Bobby's based on the glowing reviews. Bobby, his wife, and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been calling Bobby my stylist for about 2 years now and he is phenomenal! I started seeing him when he was at Rage and quickly followed him to his new salon and never looked back. My hair is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting your hair cut by someone you've never been to is terrifying, especially when you have curly hair. It was in that spirit of abject fear that I selected Vain after reading a lot of reviews on…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic experience! I highly recommend Vain!
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I signed up for yelp just so that I could write a review for VAIN. I love Bobby!!!! I first found him online when i was looking for any salon close by. Rage salon was close, and seemed to get okay…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like other reviewers I used Yelp to direct me to the next chapter in my book of Hair. The reviews for Vain are fantastic and thanks to you Yelpers I have beautiful hair. No, not that yucky hair in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love at first cut. Not a place you would find driving by it, since it's hidden behind Casa Lupe, but SO worth the search. I have had miserable experiences with my bangs -- we have a love/hate…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Bobby once, and only because I haven't had any time to go back. I promise I'll be back though!! Anyway, aside from being incredibly nice (along with his wife and sister), he did an…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so. .. . .. I was reading the reviews about Bobby and Sara, and Tina and was very interested in reading the displeasure that some people had, which to me is simply appalling. 1. They might not return…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Bobby and it's about time he got his own going on. He never fails to make me happy and he'll even fit me in if I'm desperate. I've had both long and short hair with him as well as colors and he…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't actually been to this salon, but I'm writing this review based solely on the customer service I've received in simply TRYING to make an appt. I've been trying for 2 days to call this salon,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had my hair done by Bobby twice, once while he was at Rage, and once, two weeks ago, at Vain. Both times I went for a reddish-orange-blonde similar to the character Leeloo from The Fifth…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made an appointment with Bobby based on his many excellent Yelp reviews... He did NOT disappoint. He took the time to ask me questions about the products I use and how much time I was willing to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo i know I am going to look like a bitch writing this but Bobby is amazing. I called him because my gf always was telling me to get my eyebrows done. I came in and at first was skeptical but this…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i, too, found bobby on yelp, and i totally don't regret it. the interior design is funky and fun, and very comfortable. they have candy at the front desk and magazines to keep you occupied while you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a shame that this salon's gone downhill! Bobby used to give the best cuts on the planet. But, the place has gotten so crowded and busy that they don't pay attention any more. And parking sucks…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well Vain has a new addition to its fan base :) All you Yelpers are correct and the reviews don't lie, Bobby is awesome! I made my appointment and the next available one was 3 weeks from the day I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Bobby last week for the first time. I hadn't cut my hair in over a year. It was super long (waist length) and very dead looking. I have usually visited salons that are kinda crappy so this…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word sums up my experience at Vain - "wow" Bobby is an amazing hair stylist and I always walk away feeling gorgeous. His sister and wife also work in his shop (assisting Bobby) and they along with…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a newly addicted yelp member I am excited to try all the wonderful places recommended. With this being said I am still nervous when it comes to Salons. I have been to many salons all with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on all these positive reviews, I went in for a haircut with Bobby. I had let my short haircut grow out for way too long! It was bordering a little too close to mullet for my liking... so, I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars isn't enough when rating Bobby. Bobby TOTALLY gets hair, like Kevin Aucoin (before his untimely death) got makeup. I've lived in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco and think Bobby…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just read Colleen's review. Very well written. Somehow, I keep running into your reviews,Colleen. I've actually been going to Lady Du Jour for about a year. (A recommendation from my friend and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go. I wanted a new look and Bobby made great recommendations! So far everyone LOVES the hair. Thanks Bobby for everything and making me feel comfortable! Would definitely go…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this salon on Yelp...and all the reviews were 5 stars. What does this tell me? That this is the salon is the bees nees!! Bobby and his wife Sara are a busy busy couple and both did a fantastic…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was getting impatient waiting for my appointment with bobby, and since i am new to the area, decided to give another salon a shot. big mistake. i ended up with an uneven, unmanageable haircut. i had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im 7 months pregnant and I feel yucky all the time! Bad, borning, heavy hair always in a bun was just adding to my discontent. So, I looked for a salon on Yelp with good reviews and I called Vain for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited a month for my appointment with Bobby. It was so worth it! Loved everything from the salon to the conversations. I showed him pictures, he asked some questions, and we were totally on the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GAWD...WOW... Was the reaction I got at work today after I went to see Bobby yesterday. It was my first time there, and I specifically chose to visit Bobby thanks to all of you Yelpers!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT #2 10/13/07: I have the greatest hair ever, AGAIN, by bobby. he always empowers me to reinvent myself. like madonna, only sassier. EDIT: Whoever gives vain less than 5 stars needs to be shot.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons I love Vain, in no particular order: 1. Bobby is a hair genius!
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**UPDATE** Aug 15, 2007 Just came back from my reshape with Bobby, who kindly offered to fix my cut after reading my 3 star review of Liz, and I am ecstatic! It couldn't have been better! It is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, i signed up for Yelp for the sole purpose of giving Bobby and Vain a review that they deserve. i got a cut at this place 6 weeks ago and the cut is still going strong. i am going in for round 2 on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In consulting with Bobby about what to do with my mess of split ends and self-butchered bangs, I confessed that I am extremely lazy about styling my hair. No products, no dryers or irons -- I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE VAIN!!! I have been going to Bobby for the last couple of years and wouldn't change for the world!! He's awesome!! I love the fact that he can listen to what you want and help make some…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If your looking for a new stylist, please make an appointment at Vain. Bobby is awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and business partner Angie referred me to Bobby, and I have to tell you - He is Amazing. Bobby cares about his clients, he certainly took great care of me (and by that I mean my hair -…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect because I was in the mood to chnage hair stylists and I was with my last one for many years but felt it was time to move on and look less matronly. I used YELP to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying I am really picky! I have been seeing Bobby for a while now and every time I walk out of there I feel like a SUPER MODEL!! He makes my big Jewish frizzy curly hair…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved everything about this salon! Bobby is absolutely wonderful! My hair was in bad need of color correction and I needed a softer, new style. The result was exactly what I was looking for! The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bobby about a week ago on recommendation from someone else on Yelp. So now, this is my first review! It was fabulous and all that she said it was. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new cut. It's short,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on reviews I read on YELP, I had my hair done by Bobby at Vain. Well, I had all my worries disappear. Bobby is a Guru God with color, cut , and styling!!! WOW!! No brassy blonds, no weird…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see Bobby at Vain and was blown away by the great cut he gave me. I had asked my previous hair dresser for the same style and I never got what I wanted; I told Bobby what I wanted and he did…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
vain rules! I should Know, I own it. *Update *4/14/08
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to make other's green with envy? Then go get your hair did at Vain! Bobby Urzua will make you look FABULOUS!!! My hair was a wreck until I found him about 3 years ago. Ever get a cut so good that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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