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!!

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

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! :)

The photos of what I came in with and what I left with say it all. Asked for 2 inches off and for…read moremy layers to be freshened up. First, Junya barely shampooed my hair. The salon hair wash + scalp massage is one of the best parts about getting your hair cut. Off to a bad start. Then she started snipping away unevenly. Scissors were clearly not sharp - I could hear those dull blades tearing through my hair. The saxophones kept getting louder. Rough dried my hair with a towel, her hands, and a blow dryer - didn't pick up a round brush once. Flathead, no volume. I told her it was uneven in lengths and layers, in addition to being much shorter than I asked for, and she said "your cut was uneven when you came in so I can't make it even or fix that." What? That is LITERALLY your job as a hair stylist. Left with dry-ass, choppy layered, uneven, shorter than asked for hair that wasn't even styled. One star only because she comped the poorly executed haircut.

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!!!

Anna, hairstylist, was very kind, detailed and delicate as she massaged/washed my hair…read more She listened and was able to give me very sleek A-Line style. Very clean, personable and quiet salon right in Japantown.

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!

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

Agnes is wonderful! Good styling instincts, and made effort to understand what we wanted. We'll…read morecertainly be back!

Whoa! Story time children! I had the most amazing French…read morehair expert/ coiffure who treated my hair like luxurious royalty. My whole family had to be clients. Yes. Even the boyfriend forgot about his $35 special for Charles. Charles, bequeathed to us by the hair Gxds! He was my constant. The star for which my hair fate was tethered. How could they be so cruel as to take him back to France! A wide divide had been created. How would I ever find the golden scissors that my hair had come to expect? It took time. Years. I kept showing stylists how my hair was cut during its happiest moments with Charles. An A line bob with scissor texture only achieved by an expert was what I described. But no one got it. I tried several places. Even my step mom's hair stylist! (Yes. It got that bad!). No one would take on the challenge. Until Lacey. Lacey the hair coiffure. My hair relaxed knowing that it was in good hands. In with the scissors she went, I sighed. I remembered this feeling, this shape. Mama was back babies! Yes! Nailed it! 5 stars! 1million stars! I'm secretly hoping that people don't find this review because I want my hair time with those hands! Seriously. Dissatisfied with your stylist? Want a fresh revamp for '26 come to the Lane. Open, refreshing, and professional. Great care taken by staff. Overall a huge win in my book.

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.

I don't live in SF anymore, but I make the 1 hour trip just to go to this studio every time I need…read moremy hair done. I love Romi and I will continue going here to see her!! Compared to the other studios I've been to, they are the most consistent, honest, and detailed. I have never walked out of this studio unhappy with how my hair looked, even if it deviated a bit from what I originally wanted. In the most recent time I went, I was absolutely blown away with how my hair turned out! So much that I think I will continue asking for this color for years to come, maybe until my hair can't handle it anymore lol I've been going to Romi for a few years for color and haircuts and I deeply appreciate how much attention to detail she has. In my case, she had noted down the colors that I've had before and uses that as a point of reference for my session. This is so helpful, especially since I don't remember what I asked for months prior. Since I liked my most recent color so much, I can walk into the studio with full confidence that I can ask for the exact same thing again because she has it noted down somewhere. Thank you Romi!!

I have a very thin, damaged hair and always feel embarrassed to go to a hair salon. That's why I've…read morebeen only gone to get a haircut once a year when I go back to Japan. Then a good friend of mine who has been going to Arty for a while now recommended me to try them. So I went in today for the first time and had an amazing experience. Yumiko san was very professional, warm and kind. She took her time to cut, fix my hair problems and styled it nicely. Place is super clean and relaxing. Thank you so much, Yumiko san for your wonderful service. I'm definitely coming back.

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!

Over the past 15+ years I've tried on pretty much every single shade of blonde and have visited…read moredozens of salons all over NYC and California. After moving to SF, I was nervous about finding a new stylist and am so happy and grateful that I've met Leilani! She's truly an artist and is very knowledgeable about all hair styles, color, and products. Every time I come to see her, I feel like she really listens to me and understands exactly what I am looking for so that I leave feeling great. She always pays attention to details and is willing to go an extra mile to make sure her clients are happy. On top of that, she has recommended several products to me that I've now included into my hair care routine. I'd recommend Leilani to anyone looking for a great haircut, color, or style!

I love Addison. I still stand by my original review for this guy-- He's the only person I trust…read moreimplicitly with my hair and having a haircut with him is an experience in itself. If you need to find a new cutter and are picky AF (like me), you might find *the one* here with Addison. I know I have. 20 years later and I'm singing his praises. That says a lot.

This is where you get a professional haircut! Addison is precise, dedicated, passionate, attentive,…read moreand kind!