Highly recommended! Came in for a simple haircut and walked away feeling so light and refreshed. Allen is super talented in creating awesome haircuts that suit individuals' styles. The place is clean and modern, and all other staffs are very friendly to talk to. What a hidden gem in the heart of Chinatown! Definitely will come back for future haircuts read more

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I got a haircut here on a whim on a Friday afternoon. I had to wait 20-30 minutes because they were already working on someone else. They started by washing my hair. Afterwards, I was seated in the chair. I showed a reference photo for the haircut I wanted and the stylist took a quick look and seemed to get it. There was definitely a language barrier, even though I told them I could understand Chinese and speak it a bit. The haircut itself took ~30 minutes. They did not style it afterwards so it was hard to tell how good it really was. I think part of the fun of getting a haircut is that that is the best your hair will look lol. I didn't think the haircut looked like the photo I showed, and more just like regular layers. However, I was expecting a lower price at checkout given they advertise 35% off online. For the price I paid, that means I would have been charged $75 for this haircut at the original price, which would have been egregious. Overall I probably won't be back unless I'm in a pinch. read more

My friend and I decided to come get our hair done after walking past this new salon last week! All of the services were so reasonably priced that we knew we had to come for an appointment. My friend got her hair cut and got 4 inches trimmed off + long layers added. The stylist (I'm assuming he was Allen from the website!) did a fantastic job and her hair ended up looking so much thicker and healthier afterwards, with the beautiful long layers and face framing pieces she asked for. I got an oil treatment because my hair was feeling like hay! They were so thorough in coating every strand with the treatment and I sat under a steamer until my hair was looking super moisturized. We both got our hair blow dried straight at the end and they managed to make my frizzy wavy hair look incredibly sleek by the end of this. The space was super clean and everyone inside was so so nice! I was speaking Mandarin with them but they also speak Cantonese and English. Can't recommend this place enough, especially for their opening month deals! read more

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I found this newly opened salon and I'm so glad that I did! I used to get my hair permanently straightened when I visited China, in the US it's always insanely expensive so I've never tried it. This place seemed reasonably priced and the owner has experience in China, so I decided to give it a shot They did an amazing job, super strong attention to detail and care. The location itself is clean and well laid out. They are very talented and it clearly matters to them to do a good job. I saw someone else get a haircut while I was there and it looked super stylish. They have an amazing grand opening deal going on right now, definitely go and take advantage! read more

A2 Hair Design - Normal prices but they have something like 15-35% discount during opening month - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Such a hidden gem in SF! My boyfriend got a haircut and perm here and absolutely loved it !! The stylist really knows what they're doing and gave great suggestions based on his hair type. I also got a layered haircut and it turned out so cute! ‍ Everyone here is super nice, especially the owner that friendly and welcoming. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and service you get. We both walked out so happy. Definitely our new go-to salon! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE -- the customer service is beyond terrible‼ I had one of the worst customer service experiences here today ！！！！ I came in for a haircut around noon. After the initial cut, the barber asked me to wash my hair, but I was left with loose wet hair all over my face and neck, which already felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. After the wash, I noticed the haircut was not done properly. I politely asked if he could trim one specific area a bit shorter -- a completely normal and reasonable request. Instead of helping, he became visibly impatient and then suddenly started yelling at me, telling me to "Get out and FUCK off "‼‼I was honestly stunned and disgusted by how I was treated. No customer should ever be treated this way, especially for simply asking for a small adjustment to a haircut that was clearly unfinished. At that point, I felt so disrespected that I had to call 911. The situation was completely unnecessary and escalated only because of his attitude. Thankfully, another female barber stepped in, handled the situation professionally, fixed my hair, apologized, and did not charge me. I truly appreciate her -- she was the only reason this experience didn't end even worse. But the behavior of the older male barber (who seemed like the owner) was absolutely unacceptable. If a customer cannot even express basic preferences without being yelled at, then what kind of service is this? I strongly do NOT recommend this place unless they seriously address their customer service issues. 避雷！这家店服务态度恶劣到离谱‼‼ 这是我今天遇到的最糟糕的一次消费体验之一。 中午12点左右来剪头发，一个男理发师给我简单剪完之后让我去洗头，但我脸上和脖子上全是碎的湿头发，整个过程非常不舒服，也很不专业。 洗完头之后我发现头发根本没有剪好，于是我只是很正常地提出，希望他帮我把其中一个地方再稍微修短一点----这是一个再合理不过的要求。 结果他不仅没有帮我调整，反而开始明显不耐烦，最后直接对我大喊大叫，让我"滚出去"。我当时真的既震惊又恶心。一个顾客只是提出合理修改，就被这样对待，完全无法接受。 我当时感到非常被羞辱，只能选择报警（打911）。整个事情本来完全可以避免，完全是因为他的态度才升级成这样。 好在后来有一位女理发师出来帮我，她态度很好，帮我把头发重新修了一下，也向我道歉，最后也没有收钱。真的很感谢她，如果没有她，这次体验只会更糟。 但那位年纪较大的男理发师（看起来像老板）的行为，真的非常恶劣。如果连顾客最基本的需求都不能表达，一说就被吼、被赶，那这还算什么服务行业？ 强烈不推荐这家店，除非他们彻底改善这种极其糟糕的服务态度 ！！！！！ read more

I chose this salon after seeing their online advertisements and promotions, Before the service, I specifically asked whether the hair dye could be applied without touching my scalp, as I am sensitive to chemical products. I was told that this would not be a problem. However, during the coloring process, the dye still came into contact with my scalp, and I experienced an immediate and intense burning sensation. I informed the owner right away, and my hair was rinsed. In addition to the discomfort, the final color result was uneven and did not match what was discussed. They won't listen to my voice. Keep in mind if you choose this salon read more

I am very disappointed with the service. I requested highlights and was told a base color was needed. The final result was very uneven, with patchy sections that looked white and yellow, and the left and right sides were not balanced. I experienced a strong burning sensation on my scalp as soon as the dye was applied and informed the owner immediately. I later returned once to give the salon a chance to fix the issue, but the correction did not improve the result and the highlights were mostly covered. I tried to resolve this privately afterward but received no response. This experience did not match what was discussed or the reference images. I would not recommend this salon. read more

They communicate carefully when cutting hair, the colors from dyeing and bleaching are beautiful, and they wash hair very meticulously.

Both my boyfriend and I got a haircut and styling at this salon! We are extremely satisfied. The price is reasonable and service is worth the price! We would recommend this place to anyone else. read more

Amazing hair salon. Owner super friendly and experienced. The location is super convenient. I highly highly recommend. Thank you so much read more

It was great to see Allen again. I've been going to him for over 20 years and he's still the only one I trust with my hair! He just opened his new salon and it's incredibly clean, spacious, bright and super comfortable. Allen always does an amazing job with both cut and color. The haircut has beautiful, sharp lines and texture, the structured layers really give my hair volume without looking bulky. The color is rich and vibrant, and he achieved the perfect shade without compromising the health of my hair. He knows exactly what suits me and makes sure everything looks perfect before I leave. I always walk out loving my hair. So happy to see him have his own beautiful place now. Highly recommend Allen if you want great results and a stylist who truly cares about his clients. read more

It was great to meet Alan, he did a high-level hairstyle for me, which is my favorite, exceeded my expectations, has a lot of layers, makes my hair look smoother and lighter. Very professional, designed this hairstyle according to my face shape and hair quality, and patiently taught me how to manage it. It feels softer and more delicate! The environment in the store is also very comfortable, the service is thoughtful, the experience is perfect, and I strongly recommend it to sisters who want to change their hairstyle! read more