A Vanity Affair

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Update as of 3/27/25: I came in for my scheduled appointment with my hairstylist, and…read moreunfortunately, the strong chemical smell in the salon was overwhelming. It was difficult to stay comfortable during the visit. While I appreciate the work of my stylist, the air quality in the salon made the OVERALL EXPERIENCE UNPLEASANT. I hope the salon considers installing proper ventilation for the SAFETY of all clients. ***** This review is to WARN you about the air quality and excessive smell of PERM CHEMICALS at this place. During my recent three-hour service, I was subjected to strong chemical fumes, likely from the numerous perm services being performed. These fumes from perm services caused significant irritation to my eyes and nose, not to mention a headache. The excessive chemical fumes and lack of proper ventilation are alarming!

This was my first time at Camellia Hair Salon and I enjoyed the experience and service immensely!…read moreThey normally take appointments but I got lucky with a walk-in on a Saturday. Mai was my stylist and she was super sweet and wonderful to chat with. I got a normal haircut and showed her a few reference photos, consulted with her about what I was looking for in style and the finished look was spot on to my liking! She was meticulous and unhurried throughout the process, paying great attention to detail while cutting. I definitely will be coming back for future haircuts and color treatments with her!!

Kaori Hair Salon

(73 reviews)

I think the choice of barber is a very personal choice - you want to find a really good one that…read moreunderstands what you want out of a haircut, and also has to be able to construct that haircut on a bi-monthly cadence. For me, I found Kaori through Yelp. She is best reached through text, and she is responsive. The first time I showed her the haircut I was going for, she was able to understand immediately, and she was also able to work around my difficult hair (read: male pattern baldness). I have been going to Kaori for a year now and I plan to continue going!

Kaori was great! Very kind, fun to talk to, and skillful with my hair. Would come again for sure.read more

Nepenji Japan Center Beauty Clinic

4.1

(548 reviews)

I did a walk-in since I was nearby for a long women's haircut but definitely recc calling ahead to…read morereserve a time. Mr. Ono was super detailed and took his time cutting, washing, and styling my hair to the style I wanted so super appreciative of him! It was $90 for the extra long women's haircut. I typically ask for layered haircut kind of similar to a butterfly haircut, and I think he delivered. There was a nice massage hairwash too. I took a photo the day after of my haircut so the styling wore off. I love how he took extra time to check every layer while cutting and styling! Bonus points for their super cute doggo in the shop. Very kind staff here! :)

I had the best haircut from Uno- San, who understood and delivered exactly what I wanted. He made…read moresure to sweep and clean up seating area before sitting me. Clean vibes and comfortable chair . While they accept walk ins, it's best to book an appointment.

Sally's Salon

4.3

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Back again! Came at 440 when they close at 6 and Sally was kind enough to take me as a walk-in…read more Absolutely sweet woman and owner!! Never regret coming here even though I moved out of the neighborhood. Definitely come if you have asian hair!!!

I received a blow out and service was amazing! Kim is definitely the best! The vibe was really nice…read moreand it made my experience wanting me to go back again!!

David James

(293 reviews)

Nielle is the best!! I'm so glad I found her, I would follow her around the Bay Area. She keeps my…read morehair looking fresh and healthy after it went through a major thinning process. A shoulder cut can quickly look crazy on me (mullet alert) but she was able to perfectly layer my hair with some face framing bangs to come out perfectly balanced. Also she's the easiest person to talk to, makes your appointment feel so relaxing and peaceful like you're catching up with a long time girlfriend - she is theeee best!!

I've been going to Nielle for over a decade and from the jump she really listened to what I wanted…read more I originally came to her after a botched balayage I got in the Philippines, and she completely fixed it. From there, we did an 10 hour transformation going blonde and honestly, that appointment bonded us for life. I've never trusted anyone else since, she's basically my hairstylist and therapist hehe Her balayage is SOOOOO good. It always looks natural, grows out beautifully, and lasts forever without getting brassy. I'm pretty low-maintenance, and somehow my hair still looks put together months later because of her work. Her haircuts are also super clean, and she's actually the one who got me into curtain byayangs and I've stuck with them ever since. What I appreciate most is how much she cares about doing things the right way. When I decided to go back to my natural color, she didn't rush it or take shortcuts. She slowly transitioned me over time and kept my hair healthy through every stage. I live in Los Angeles now and will literally fly home just to see her, that's how good she is! After 11 years, she's more than just my hairstylist, she's someone I trust completely. Highly recommend!

Hair In Design

(11 reviews)

Everything went well! 1st time customer and I just am so happy that I found Agnes! Had a root…read moretouchup and blowout. I'm now a new customer!

Fast to schedule an appointment. The hairdresser did a great job in a short period of time.read more

The Lane

4.9

(67 reviews)

I generally have hair apathy but The Lane makes me want to care again…read more I had a color with Stevie and my hair looks amazing. The color was very natural and I am so happy with it. I really loved Stevie. She was so kind and fun to talk to. She made getting my hair colored, fun. After my color, I had a haircut with Lacey. Even as she was working, cutting off about 5 inches, I knew I was going to love it. By the time she was done, I was in love with my hair again. I got long layers and am so happy about it. What I appreciated the most is that Lacey was diligent about asking how I live. Knowing that I exercise daily, she made sure I would be able to put my hair in a pony tail. I got a lot of compliments from my family about my new hair and I will definitely be back to see these lovely ladies. Thank you both for making my hair look amazing and making me feel welcome.

Thank you David!! My experience here was more than i'd…read morehoped for. I went in not too sure of what I wanted, I just knew a few inches had to be cut because my ends were crisped and the length just wasn't proportional to my height. I've been a client of David's for over four years now, there have been times where i've gone to other salons due to convenience but I can't say the results are always as promising. David is very insightful and makes a lot of recommendations. It's evident he's passionate about his work from the detail he puts in throughout the process. He does a great job at personalizing style and movement that compliments you best!

Arty

4.2

(395 reviews)

Yumiko was great! She is very nice, professional, and informative. I got a layered cut and a…read moredigital perm. She warned me that my straight, fine, virgin hair will have difficulty holding a curl after day 1, but it ALWAYS came back after a wash. The curls started to loosen at about mo 4, and lasted about 6mos. I went back for another digital perm 1yr later, and I'm going back for a third today!

I love getting my hair cut with Lenka she does an amazing job and always keeps me laughing with her…read morestories. I'll definitely keep coming back!

SKG Salon

4.9

(63 reviews)

Just got the most excellent haircut from Siobhan! I had gotten a cut elsewhere recently but didn't…read morelove how it turned out so I went to Siobhan and she did a fantastic job, asked me all the questions to make me comfortable with what I was looking for, and she was super precise and detailed. Will be coming back on a regular basis to get my haircut from her. She's a pro!

Found my new spot in Hayes Valley. Been looking everywhere for a round brush blowout with a stylist…read morethat uses rollers and Color WoW products to provided extra volume and a little curl. Reached out on Yelp and several places just said no and left it at that. One place wouldn't even answer without me booking first. Leilani's response was open and friendly, she said that they have other products that can be used to get that shine that I love but also that I was welcome to bring my preferred products in and she would use them. Well, I ended up forgetting them (rushing) but the hair turned out perfect without the Color Wow and it was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Addison Salon

(55 reviews)

I've had Carmen cut and style my hair for over 15 years. She is professional and always takes time…read moreto ensure that every detail of my haircut is checked. I've received numerous compliments on my haircuts.

I've been going there for over ten years. I get a cut, root touchup, and highlights. Though of…read morecourse I have my favorite stylist, other people have cut my hair there. I've been happy every time. They also recommend great products.

Sophia's Beauty Lounge

(332 reviews)

I've been coming here for years, and it's the only place I trust I get my eyebrows done with…read moreSophia she truly has a magic touch and always gets them perfect. And Hellen absolutely killed it with my nails! She was so attentive, made sure I loved every detail, and even tried different ideas to make them look their best. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming, I was even offered tea while getting my service Such a lovely experience every time.

I usually LOVE this salon for the atmosphere and service. It's one of the few places where you…read moreactually feel pampered as a part of getting your nails done, which normally justifies the price tag for me. However, my last visit left me a little disappointed because while it was extremely relaxing and the service was great, I'm not so happy with how my actual nails turned out :-( I did the Volcano Spa service for both my pedicure and manicure which were absolutely lovely, along with gel remove and gel on both my fingers and toes. The 10 minutes of massage for both were so nice, especially the shoulders and upper back that came with the manicure. But during the gel remove, the gel on my fingers was removed with the drill. It was the same on my toes but I don't have an issue there. Normally I wouldn't mind, but my natural fingernails were drilled down so thin that even though I cut my nails short, they're ripping at the ends with normal daily wear and tear. I went on Saturday morning and I've had two nails rip at the ends already and it is only Tuesday morning. I'm not sure if it was because I came in with long nails already (imagine asking for a medium-long set) and they may have been mistaken for gel-x or something of the sort, but it was just my natural nails with gel on top. I can even feel on all of my fingernails just how thin they were drilled down because suddenly all my nails are very flimsy, even with several gel coats on top. The rest of the service and experience were great, so it's a bit disappointing to feel like I regret how much I paid because of how weak my fingernails became after this appointment. Regardless I would still return in the future if I want the pampering experience, but if I can do without the massage and just need my nails done I may choose another salon instead. Just something to note if you're someone who is worried about your nail strength. UPDATE 8/4 9:48PM: Another nail ripped pretty far down just from scratching my head :-(

Look At Me

(289 reviews)

Great spot - quick, clean and nice people. Get my lashes and nails done here and great everytime.read more

LOOK AT ME....Is what your lovely and perfectly nails will be whispering to you and all your…read morefriends!! Sulamita see you soon ;)) !!!!

Quince Spa

3.9

(439 reviews)

I found this place initially in Groupon. My daughters and I decided to try it…read more The ladies are nice, the place is clean and the service was great. We have been back several times. The location has a steady flow of people but not super busy. You never feel rushed

This is my go to nail spot. It's right next-door to my apartment and they do such an amazing job.read more

Crystal Nail

4.2

(161 reviews)

Thuy did my gel manicure perfectly and she was so kind and sweet. I love finding neighborhood spots…read morethat are affordable and friendly. I recommend!!

Just back from having a pedicure at Crystal Nail and I have to say it was the very best pedicure…read moreI've ever had. Highly recommend! Very caring and knowledgeable staff with close attention to detail. Extra long foot and leg massage was heavenly. I will go back again and again. Thank you for providing such a nice, relaxing space!

Tootsie Toes

4.6

(413 reviews)

I randomly walked into this place about a year ago and have been going back ever since. Jenny gets…read moremy shape right every time and has an eye for picking out the right color if I describe it or show a picture! Was obsessed with this last color - OPI gel "como se llama"

Two stars off for a pretty bad experience today but three stars for the owner, Jenny, her kindness…read moreand artistry. Jenny did a beautiful job on my daughter's nails in early July, gel-x. A very tasteful, custom design for an 11 y.o. They lasted almost 4 weeks but finally time to take them off. We made an appt for 2:30 today and due to Jenny not getting the message we had to wait about 30-40 minutes. Not the biggest deal, really nice out and our favorite boba spot just a few blocks down Polk St. When we got back the other woman in the shop started taking off the gels, they were taking a while to saturate enough to fully remove so the cotton with acetone and foil had to stay on longer. My daughter's fingers started burning and when we let them know, Jenny prompted the other woman to take a look. Not ready yet so while the owner was finishing up with another client this other woman needed to take care of it. At one point a customer had to ask this other woman to help my daughter, that she would kindly wait. It took over an hour to remove and clean up her nails, no manicure after. Two hours later my daughter's poor fingers are still burning. Jenny was quite apologetic and adjusted the price as a courtesy. We love Jenny but maybe she needs some more support in her shop.

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14 years ago

A Vanity Affair offers hair and makeup services as well as a photobooth. They are extremely detail oriented and fun to work with. The team is creative and works with your wants and needs. I had the photobooth at my birthday party recently and it was so much fun! My friends and family were being the silliest they can be with the pictures, and on top of that, the photos were unlimited! It kept us busy the whole night. Superb turnout for my party. :) read more

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