I've had many barbers in the 40+ years of getting haircuts. In the past 20 years I probably have went through 20+ barbers My last barber I had for seven years and he was excellent, but ended up moving back to China. It was time for another barber I could rock with for indefinite amount of time After a few searches, I came across 20th salon and barber. I went with the owner because I myself am a business owner. It was the right choice! In short, Franz gave me & my son the best haircut & style that we could ask for & did it with top-notch service! The vibe of the entire space is welcoming & down to earth. A great place to run a business! We found our go-to barber Ty FRANZ!! read more

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I had an appointment with Yessi Rodriguez who Did a fantastic job doing my braids. She was so positive and professional and was able to style the braids so well. Of course I provided some guidance by telling her what's the overall look I want to go for as she cant read my mind read more

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Chang is also a reliable stylist! I've been going to him for years and he NEVER disappoints! He is an absolute whiz with clippers!

i found franz through instagram and was drawn in by his down-to-earth vibe through his page. i immediately felt like i could trust his work after scrolling and made an online appointment which was really easy to do. i chose the signature haircut which i noticed doesn't state male/female cut options and to me, that was important to clarify because most places charge by the gender which i find to be unfair. i believe the cuts should be charged by the style you want provided no matter the gender. (myself being female identifying with a short masculine hair style) so i really appreciated not having to worry about that. upon meeting franz, he is exactly who he is on his IG. just a super cool dude who is so easy to talk to. i felt like we have been long time friends even though we had just met within a few minutes. as we get started, he asks what style i want, i show him a few pictures for examples and he just knows. franz checks out my hair and talks to me about what he sees and what he'll do and that was something that i loved because what he saw is what i felt on my head that i really wanted to get worked on and i feel like most barbers don't communicate with you about their thought process and kind of just do what they want to do without having to educate themselves on what they're working on. while he did run out of hot towels at the end, he did try to find more to warm up but i was okay on skipping out for this session so no worries there! after the final wash, he did a final haircut check to make sure i was satisfied with his work, let's just say that he has me as a life long friend/client/whatever positive word be given. i appreciate your kindness and hospitality franz, may you always be happy and never retire (haha just kidding) thanks again! read more

First time visiting Chang and he was great and very professional. Will be making a follow-up appointment in the future!

First cut with Thomas and he did an amazing job. It can be a bit intimidating finding a new barber and getting a short haircut as a woman and one with curly hair. Thomas made the experience super comfortable and was extremely detailed in understanding what kind of cut you want and tailoring one to fit your style. He's meticulous with all he does cutting, shaping, fade. The shop is also in a great location and space. I love my haircut, needless to say he's my new barber and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. read more

I got a great haircut and some good conversation from Franz. I'm happy to keep coming back.

Franz was great! Very smart and really knows his stuff. I got a crown perm and got exactly what I wanted. He's also very easy to talk to and will work with you to make sure you leave there satisfied with the service. read more

Chang is the best, solid barber. He knows exactly how to cut your hair to your liking

Very attentive and friendly, franz and I chatted throughout after walking through what would work best for my hair. The haircut looks great!

Wonderful experience - not only was it a great haircut but I really enjoyed getting know Jeremy

I'm my opinion the best place in the San Francisco ! Best experience ever. Franz make everything smooth I really recommend

Went back to see Thomas for a haircut. Got a 2 block done back in the summer last year, had gone to another barber in between and it was about time to get cleaned up again. Super easy to work with, quick and on point as usual. Helped to even out the top and even pointed out a few uneven spots where the prior barber thinned out a bit too much. Very satisfied with the cut and probably won't be seeing other barbers in the future for touch ups since Thomas knows how to get it done. read more

I have been going to this wonderful Salon/Barber Shop since 2018, and have had only great experiences. I can trust any of the barbers to give me an excellent cut. "Barber" may be too simplistic for what this crew does. They are so much more. Stuck in your ways? Tell ANY of them how you usually like your hair cut; then ask "what adjustments would you recommend?" They will size you up and turn what you thought you liked into something you love. When you end up coming back, let them know how many compliments you've gotten on your hair ever since. The compliments WILL happen. What's more, Jeremy (proprietor) is a warm, welcoming, loving presence; and a thoughtful human being. He attracts great talent like Thaddeus & Thomas. He has even started his own line of products from brushes and combs to hair products. If you are new in town or looking for a new "hair home", look no further. There's no place like "20th". read more

I feel like I finally found the barber I've been looking for for years: Rye. Why? He really listens. He and I collaborated on the haircut I really wanted, and which has been so hard for other barbers to understand. Also, he is neither arrogant and stand-offish like so many other San Francisco barbers, nor does he talk your ear off. He's that brilliant kind of conversationalist who takes the cues from his customer. I swear he could probably talk about anything. We geek out on The Sopranos. The price is right too. And the place has a chill vibe. Highly recommended. read more

Highly recommend Chang. I've been Chang's regular for over a year now. He's diligent, patient and always gets it right.

Called several different shops to check if they have experience cutting curly hair since ive had a couple bad experiences , 20th salon and barber were the first to pick up, Thaddeus is the man if you need a quick quality trim, fade, taper, conversation.. you name it! I sure didn't expect the hospitality from the first step I took in the shop. Will and do recommend! 5 stars all the way. read more

I had a great hair cut with Savannah the other day! She was very detailed oriented and made sure that I was getting exactly the cut that I wanted. I'm very happy and will definitely be coming back. read more

This great neighborhood spot with a friendly vibe. Chang, who I've followed for some time, gives great barber styles and does whatever new trend I come in wanting-- always on point. The street parking was easy and free for an hour or two, and it's near many bus lines. read more

First time here, excellent experience! I was referred to Rye, by another barber, for his expertise in beard trim. I wanted a specific haircut, and Rye did a great job in delivering the look I wanted, and shaping my beard as well. Will return again A+++ read more

I had another fantastic cut by Thaddeus, yesterday. COVID restrictions have been havoc with schedules and I'm glad that Jeremy and his crew have been able to roll with the changes and remain open, with the best services possible. I'd come in, not having been clipped since Oct 31, and looking a lot like The Lorax! The results are more than satisfying. read more

20th Salon and Barber - My 02/05/21 cut by Thaddeus, not the worse for wear, a day after. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shannon does a wonderful job with my teen son's hair. He always leaves happy. Yelp wants more characters.

Jeremy (Franz) has been cutting my hair every 3-4 weeks, for the last DECADE, and I still look forward to it each time. I'd describe the experience as nothing but therapeutic, as you slip into the warm and welcoming vibes, get the full service and relax, while chopping it up with one of the realest and most down to earth dudes. And obviously the haircut is FLAWLESS. read more

Thomas is the best. There is literally only one person I trust with my hair and it's him. Not only is he talented at his craft, but he's also a great person. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Savannah is the best. She freshened up my long layers and gave it a blow dry. I feel so much better now. Thanks Savannah!

Jeremy is an outstanding individual with a warm and charismatic personality. The barbershop is renowned for its exceptional service and is widely regarded as the premier establishment in the city. read more

I get my hair cut here with Thomas Truong. He's very friendly and will take your input, as well as using his years of experience to provide his own ideas. I've been coming here for 3-4 times and every time people have complimented my hair afterwards. Would recommend. read more

Long overdue review. I walked by this spot almost daily as I live around the corner and finally popped in a few years ago to get my undercut cleaned up and a new design added in. Thaddeus was excellent - convivial, just starting his now poppin' Twitch channel (I didn't know what that was at the time), and passionate as we shared some thoughts on the new cult documentaries we were enjoying on Netflix (how does history repeat itself SO.OFTEN?!). Next to me, I noticed a woman stylist expertly and artistically scissor-molding a client's hair and I was like... I can get a cut AND A BUZZ within one venue? Booked her in for my next appointment. Savannah knows what looks good and I've never gotten a bad cut from her, even booked her in fully masked in her living room during the early days of la-rona. Wise beyond her years and always down to constructively critique my DIY gray panel dye or share some stories of crazy neighbors, this shop feels like home right when you stroll through the doors. Highly highly recommend, don't ever leave the mission guys! read more

Tony Truong is the best barber ever, come here every 2 months and it's a consistently great haircut. Definitely would recommend to people looking for their new regular barber :) read more

Probably one of the best hair cuts of my life. When you aren't sure what you want, or are looking for a change in hairstyle, then you need to go to someone you can trust to give you a cool do. btw, I waited a month before posting this review (hair grows/changes). I asked for something that would be low maintenance, I even received styling advice and now my hair looks as good today (one month later) as it did on day-one. Thank you Thaddeus! read more

I just moved to town and decided to go with Samantha as my new stylist. I walked in with the following requests and she completely understood and made it happen! (She was also great company.) - Long layers with long side part bangs. - Ash toned brown with well blended blonde balayage highlights. A picture tells a thousand words, so I'll keep it short. I'll definitely be back to go lighter for the summer soon! read more

20th Salon and Barber - ash brown w/ well blended balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thomas gave me such an amazing cut for EDC, I was getting compliments all month and had to go back!

This shop is the best in the business. you can't go wrong with any stylist here. I would tell you my favorite, but then I'd risk making it tougher for me to get an appointmen. read more

My husband got his hair cut here for the first time in 4 years. Drue did a great job, and gave him a lot of extra attention and detail in the styling! Highly recommend. read more

This place is awesome and Thomas is the man! I followed him from the San Francisco North Beach barbershop and I'm so glad I did! This place suits him better and allows him to do what he does best! Thomas really cares about what YOU want in a haircut and will continue to ask for feedback! The commute to get a fade is worth it in my book! read more

Excellent haircut and communication by Thomas. Great all around. I will be going back for my next cut.

If I could have it my way, I wouldn't have anyone else besides Savannah ever cut or color my hair again.

Took my son to get a haircut with Franz and he did an amazing job. Franz was very friendly and welcoming and to top it off he has an eye for detail. I was very impressed and happy with his work I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

I ask my barber that I don't want to short for the haircut and he still ends up cutting way to much. Piss me off. Never coming back. Especially they charging $75. read more

Just came in for my first visit and with a scheduled appointment with RJ. He's definitely the man who'll take care of anyone with any hair type. Been having a hard time finding a great barber for the longest of times with how my hair grows out. RJ really gets all the details right and I'll definitely be going to him for all my haircuts in the future! read more