The Hair Lab stays bright with conversation and the steady rhythm of scissors and dryers. Natural light streams onto black-and-white floors, while regulars trade small-town news in swivel chairs.
What to Expect:
✂️ Skilled cuts, color, and highlights for all ages
💇♀️ Experienced stylists with a knack for short hair and creative work
💆♀️ Occasional skin care or pedicure appointments available by request
✨ Well-kept salon with a personal touch—stylists chat clients through ideas
🏡 Friendly, familiar faces and a neighborly pace
Important Information:
✔ Appointments recommended, but walk-ins welcomed as time allows
✔ Wheelchair accessible; restroom on site
✔ Call for skin care or specialty service availability
✔ Please arrive five minutes before your scheduled time
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
✂️ Early Birds: Best to snag a morning appointment Tuesday or Wednesday for shorter waits and quieter chairs.
💡 Root Advice: For color, bring a reference photo—stylists love to talk through the process and may suggest a custom twist.
👟 Quick Turn: Blowouts and trims usually turn around fast if you call ahead; special requests like skin care need extra time.
📅 Drop-by Policy: Walk-ins are welcome most weekdays after 1:00 PM, but Friday and Saturday slots fill up quickly—call for a sure spot.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests mention stylists as attentive and skilled, especially for short cuts and color. The shop is described as clean and inviting, with friendly chatter at the chairs. Prices come up as reasonable for the area. Most guests return for the personal attention, though at rare times color work or style outcomes can vary. Booking ahead is suggested, but walk-ins often fit in. Staff are known for making regulars and newcomers feel comfortable in a space that feels like part of Main Street life.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
