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This has been a long overdue review as I am soon moving out of SF soon and felt like I should share my experiences here before leaving. I love Mimi and her work as a hair stylist. She is quite literally a ray of sunshine and is super genuine and caring. I have been seeing her for the past 3 years for haircuts, bang trims, and most recently a root touch up. She is consistent, legit goes the extra mile for details of your hair, and always she listens closely to what you want. Overall it's always a relaxing and happy time when visiting her. If and when I come back, I'll be planning to see her! read more

Arty - Root touch up by Mimi- she quite literally matched and blended the color seamlessly - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Arty - Bang trim by Mimi - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nari C.

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she cut my hair straight across and made it look so ugly. I asked for three inches cut she cut more then that and now I have to deal with the haircut. If your going to be a hair stylist and cut hair at least have some technique because why was my hair cut straight across with no layers? lazy and horrible job please train your hairstylists better read more

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Ting L.

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I've been going to Kyoko for over 5 years for haircuts, color, and bleaching, and she's always amazing. Everything has gone smoothly every time, and she consistently creates styles that truly suit me. I always leave happy with the results. Highly recommend! read more

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Stella Z.

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I had one of the worst salon experiences here. On my way to the salon, the assistant told me they allow a 15-minute grace period. I arrived exactly at 1:15, but once I got there, both the stylist and assistant denied the policy, refused my appointment, and spoke with a rude attitude. They even argued with me for nearly 20 minutes instead of simply doing the haircut--clearly showing they don't value new customers. Such shame for a Japanese salon to represent Japanese standards of service in this wa y. Not recommended. read more

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Tiffany G.

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I booked a digital perm with first available date. Salon is clean and cute. Yumiko was my hairdresser and she was very nice and knowledgeable. She discussed with me that since I have very fine hair, the curls may not keep well as larger size over time. So we agreed to do a smaller size roller. The end result is curls that was smaller than I had in mind but it's still super romantic. I'll see how long this lasts and decide whether or not to do larger rollers next time. read more

Arty - Partial wet hair after a digi perm. The curls were smaller than I originally wanted but still turned out very cute and good looking. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Popeye C.

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This review is for Romi. I saw her a few times for highlights and color. It's been a while, so this review is a bit late. She is skilled, but her attitude really threw me off. When I showed her some pictures of how my hair used to look, she just laughed at them in a disrespectful way. Then she made a sarcastic "wow" when she found some grey hairs--not in a nice way at all. Totally unnecessary reactions. The part that really made me uncomfortable, though, was how she treated her assistant, Sakura-san. Romi kept picking on her bleached hair, saying things like, "Look at her hair, it's so damaged," and just kept going on about it. Honestly, I thought Sakura-san's hair looked nice. Meanwhile, Romi's own hair didn't look any better, in my opinion. The whole thing felt mean and super unprofessional. Even though she's good at what she does, I won't be going back. The vibe just wasn't it. read more

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Ali C.

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I've been looking for a hair salon since moving to SF and saw an ad for Arty Hair Salon in a tour guide booklet! So glad I came here. The salon is located on the 2nd floor from the street entrance, and is very clean and spacious inside. Mako-san took care of me- loved the hair wash and head&neck massage that she gave. She took time to look at photos of the style I wanted and gave recommendations on a style of bangs that would be suitable for my face shape and for the way my hair lays. Hair wash, cut, blow dry, bangs shaping, + curl styling, mini head & neck massage for ~$80 read more

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Haiyang H.

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I have been visiting arty for years. Mako has been a great help to style my Asian hair and I am super happy that I found her throughout the years. I took my mom over before (she was fluent in Japanese and loved it here). I also recently took my little ones over and they both looked lovely after and very happy. Their hair stylists are both super friendly and patient. LoL I believe their pricing is fair for Japanese salons. They are very efficient, attentive and friendly. The salon is located across the street from the main Japan town plaza. It is on the second floor without elevator nor lift. The facility has been well kept over the years. In terms of the timing quote on appointment, the front desk answering the calls are often trainees at the salon and might not know the timing requirement well. It might be better to talk directly to your stylist to get an accurate timing estimate. Sometimes, language could also be an issue. But overall, I find them very accommodating and friendly. I will keep coming back. read more

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Lussiar P.

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This is a long overdue review for Arty, especially Yumiko. I found Arty literally through Yelp reviews before pandemic and happened to be paired with Yumiko since then. She is always amazing and beyond my expectations! The first time I just had a haircut and Yumiko suggested me to try bangs; after she spent extra 20 minutes on carefully designing and trimming my bangs, I saw the most suitable hairstyle I've ever had in my life. The 4th or 5th time I got an opportunity (business trip combined with personal travel) to Turkey. Yumiko immediately squeezed me into her busy schedule and gave me a perfect haircut + digital perm! One picture worths a thousand words. And here are two pictures, one was taken in Turkey and the other was in Hawaii (exactly 1 year after the digital perm). Thank you Yumiko! read more

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Jamie U.

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I love Arty and have been going to get my hair cut for 3 years now. I get a different stylist every time and they are all great and super nice! The salon is clean and a haircut with tip is usually around $90. Would absolutely recommend read more

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Haneul L.

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My stylist looked at the reference picture I brought for less than three seconds and gave me her own interpretation. It was extremely disappointing since I went out of my way to pick a very specific picture. I feel like my stylist didn't know how to work with my type of hair or understand what was flattering for my face shape, because I walked away with a very heavy Japanese bang style and layers that were extremely unflattering. I was expecting more from this place since the yelp reviews are good, but will continue my search for a better stylist elsewhere in the bay. I ended up trimming my own bangs and front layers later on and it looked much better than what the stylist did. read more

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Amy L.

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I don't usually post reviews but I have to for Mako at Arty Hair! I've been going to Mako for my regular haircuts for several years now. I never had a regular hair stylist until her. Mako always gives me a consistent hair style for my thick, wavy hair just how I like it. Luckily I was seeing her for a haircut a few weeks before my wedding at City Hall and realized I had no idea of what to do with my hair. I asked Mako if she could style my hair and all I can say is, wow. She came up with a hair style that felt true to me and it stayed in place all day. She's already a little hard to book (I'm a last-minute kind of girl) so writing this review poses the risk that she will be even harder to book but I just had to write this glowing review. I'm sure the other stylists at Arty are wonderful too! read more

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Mary T.

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I absolutely adore Mako. She immediately understood what I wanted and gave me the bangs and side parts that I wanted. The salon is clean, neat and overall very pleasant. They give you mini massages after your haircut which I really appreciated. Shampoo is included in the service. I highly recommend checking out Arty for all your Asian hair needs. read more

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Arielle P.

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Yumiko shampoo'd, cut and styled my hair on a Thursday morning. It was slow, but I still showed up 15 minutes early to get seated right away. I showed her my reference photo and she knew exactly what to do. Overall, the experience was relaxing and Yumiko was the biggest hype person saying how cute my haircut was. The only reason this wasn't a 5 stars was because no cameras were allowed, so I had to take my pics outside. No biggies! read more

Arty - Reference photo from Pinterest - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sue K.

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I have Lenka for many years, she is very talented and know what fits your needs. She helped me to resolve many hair issues and go far and beyond on what I asked. read more

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Sasha G.

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yeah so no clue what happened i showed multiple references and they said they could do a curtain bangs wolf cut and yet i ended up with bowlcut bangs???? ive had good experiences here before and the service was extremely nice but like dude..... curtain bangs???? did a cat chop up the curtains?? i have a highschool application interview tomorrow. look at the photos please read more

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Andre N.

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First of all let me say my overall experience with the place was a w e s o m e! They're all so nice and attentive! I got there 20 mins late (sorry!) and Kyoto greeted me by my name with a big smile on her face. I was there for a digital perm and she recommended to have a normal perm after assessing my hair. Best decision ever! I've always had flat and really straight hair and she did wonders with it! She was honest and said it would only last about two months cause of the texture of my hair but that's ok. It doesn't feel dead and that damaged which is a plus. Also, it was 125 dlls (which I think was a great price) but that's because i have short and very little hair. Massage to die for by the other girl (didn't get her name). Will obviously come back!!! Update: been here twice and my perm still stands after a while (about 8 months). I haven't taken proper care of it in hopes of it going wavy and it did. I love it! read more

Arty - My 8 month old perm, with straight tips. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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XT H.

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Mai is my go to stylist whenever I want something nice and craving for a certain hair style. She did a princess cut for me a year ago, I loved it! And today I want a good layered short hair, she did a great job again! read more

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Sherissa G.

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Just got a gorgeous haircut from Kyoko! I asked for a hush cut/long wolf cut and after one glance at my reference picture, she knew exactly what I wanted. She took my flat, too-thick and too-long hair and absolutely transformed it. Would definitely come back. read more

Arty - Asked for a shaggy hush cut with lots of layers. Perfect results!! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Truong X.

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Went in on Friday for a men's haircut and perm and made an appointment the week before. It was my first time here per a friend's recommendation. Mimi was my hairdresser and she did a FIRE job on my hair. Since my hair was previously highlighted and slightly shorter than needed for the perm I wanted, we went with my Plan B. Mimi was super patient and invested in making sure my Plan B haircut and dye turned out sick asf. Would definitely come back here for other hair stylings, the environment was clean, friendly, and professional. I'm hella obsessed with my new hair haha, shout-out to Mimi :^) read more

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Mervi T.

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Great service & amazing haircut! My stylist did a great job cutting and layering my hair & made sure it wasn't too thin! Would 100% come back & price is not bad too for SF! read more

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Silvia M.

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Kyoko is the best! I've been to her twice for full hair color (two rounds of bleach!!). Did a free consultation first where she patiently answered all my questions as I'd never had my hair fully colored before. Highly recommend for any haircut and color needs. Super nice too. read more

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Victoria F.

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I had a great experience with Kyoko. I asked for lighter/brighter highlights and a root touch up. She was realistic about what was possible for my hair when I wanted to bleach it and I appreciate her looking out for my hair's health. She worked efficiently and the end product was dimensional, beautiful hair. I'm very satisfied! read more

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Kang W.

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I told the person to cut shoulder length, but I am basically short hair now. And my hair grow really slow. probably not going to be back anymore. read more

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Janet F.

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What I asked for vs what I got. The hair stylist said the look couldn't be done in one session or on Asian hair. It also took 6 hours. It looks ok but it's nothing close to what I wanted and I spent $360 on this cut+color+parking. There's no ombré, no blonde color panels, and the color is much more orange and brassy than the color I wanted. I've seen the blonde highlights on my Asian friends so I'm not sure what she was talking about. Overall pretty disappointed. read more

Arty - What I requested vs what I ended up with- said it couldn't be done with Asian hair - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Alicia L.

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I asked for 4 inches off my hair and some long layers in the back and what I got was ~7 inches off my hair (I came home and measured with a measuring tape from before/after photos I had). What bothers me is that my hair dresser chopped off all the length (with very rough and inaccurate measurement of what 4 inches really looks like to her) the moment I sat down. I showed her some photos of the kind of layers I wanted and she copied the photo itself with the length of the hair being significantly shorter rather than following the direction I wanted - which was only getting 4 inches off my currently longer lower back length hair and then giving some layers. She cut 7 inches off my dry/dirty hair right off the bat and went to shampoo and wash it. I saw the length of hair on the ground and I immediately questioned if that was even 4 inches off? I can visibly tell that my hair was significantly shorter (than what I asked for) than before. I don't mind medium long length hair. It upsets me the most that the length was already gone from the beginning and what's done is done. She told me that herself. I get that hair grows back but this is definitely an unresolvable situation at this current moment since she could've cut less from the start and cut more as she went. My hair stylist was actually pleasant and also detail oriented when it came to doing layers/textures. But I know for next time if I was to get a hair cut again, it would be much better to ASK for less in the beginning and to cut more if needed while still in the chair... since I am still very unhappy about the inaccurate length she cut off because now I'm left with significantly shorter hair than what I wanted... the length is at least 2-3 inches above my chest area which is what the length would've been if she followed the instructions of 4 inches off. read more

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Karen J.

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Love my new hair cut with Mako. I shared with her two different styles and she worked her magic and balanced the style out perfectly! Mako is super detailed-- she did first draft cut and after drying my hair she double checked with more fixing cuts. My hair feels light and fluffy, it feels so much better! Booking the appointment with Arty has been pretty easy. I called to reserve on the same week and went to their website to submit a Covid 19 Salom service consent form. I feel safe that they setup separators at the hair wash area, as well as keeping all the customers further away. Definitely coming back visiting again! Thank you, Mako read more

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Kelly B.

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If I could hug everyone at Arty, I would! They're SO sweet and they really provide such great service. I've been going to my hairdresser, Yumiko, for the past few months and she really helped transform how I want my bangs to look and her trims (that are actual trims to the length I want) have my hair healthier than ever. For the price point and general availability and service, definitely a 5/5! read more

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Debbie D.

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Romi! Romi! Romi! I can't say enough good things. I had let my platinum hair grow for 13 months! 13 MONTHS! Leaving me with about 6-8 inches of dark roots. My hair was a mess and of course my difficult ass wanted to go platinum again AND then go baby pink. She told me the risks and warned me of the possible damage but I said YOLO and went with it anyways. She spent 5+ hours with me double bleach and then Pravana pink over it. She was bubbly, super nice, and amazing. She was so amazing with my hair and knew what she was doing. I felt very safe in her chair and laughed my butt off because not only is she a great stylist but she's very personable. My hair turned out PERFECT! Everything I imagined and hoped it would be. I left there happy as can be. Trust when I saw Romi is my new go to hair guru. See you soon girl. read more

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Madoka H.

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I've got a very nice hair cut by Kyoko in mid April. She's a fantastic stylist and has a great cutting sills! She was very nice and I had a very pleasant experience there. I strongly recommend this salon, especially Kyoko. read more

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Ashley C.

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My husband and I both love Arty! Mai and Yumiko are amaaazing and now our go-tos for getting our hair done. My husband has very particular, stubborn Asian hair and Mai does such an excellent job cutting it! Ive gotten cuts and coloring done and they've all been fantastic. The salon is located on the top floor of the plaza right across the mall. It's very clean, bright, airy and well maintained. All the stylists are extremely kind and cheerful, and they provide lovely service. read more

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Nel G.

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It's actually been a year and a half since I've gotten a haircut here but, after experimenting with other salons around my area, I must say that I was most satisfied with the cut I received at Arty. I booked an appointment with the earliest available stylist, showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did her thing. One of the things I loved about this visit was that my hair was done with scissors only. I assumed that clippers would be used on the sides but, she was able to get the look down with a series of snips. Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the final product. It may have been because it was the first time I went with this particular style but, it really grew on me as the week went on. I'm annoyed at myself for being unable to remember my stylist's name but, from what I saw, I believe that any of the staff can provide a quality haircut. I'll be spending 2019 growing out a nice buzzcut I got for the holidays and once it's at a good length I'll be scheduling my 2nd appointment with Arty. read more

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Hinling Y.

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Great service and good with my asian hair type. This is my go-to spot for haircuts and coloring if I am around SF.

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Angela F. W.

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I live in TX. Believe it or not, I only cut my hair when I visit SF and Beijing. Yes, I am Asian. And yes, I have special hair!! I find the average American hair stylists have no clue how to cut Asian people's hair. I got a haircut once at an American hair salon for a basic haircut that cost $80 plus tips. It was absolutely the most horrifying haircut I had ever gotten. I thought to myself "NEVER AGAIN"! I like Japanese hair stylists b/c they are known for being on top of international fashion trends and haircut techniques. When I first visited SF Japantown, I decided to get a long overdue haircut over here. I forgot to make an appointment before my trip, so I had to just try my luck. I called Japan Center Beauty Clinic first but they didn't have any openings. I then called Arty and was told I could come in the next day! I came in the following morning with my dad. The hair salon isn't very big. The stylists don't speak much English but they do wonders to your hair. My stylist was very sweet and professional. We had a great conversation while she was working on my hair. My layered haircut came out amazing, even my dad thought it was very nice. She also recommended an authentic sushi place in Japantown. My dad and I went later for lunch, it was outstanding! In sum, the haircut I got at Arty is definitely THE best I've gotten in the States so far! Their staff are trained in Tokyo and they even have another studio in Tokyo. Give Arty a try, you will get the best Asian trendy hair styles without paying a plane ticket to Tokyo! read more

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My N.

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I've been putting off writing a review for this place a while now. I actually never knew it existed until I got fed up with my old stylist and went on a search for another. It's been a very pleasant find and I'm so glad I did! I've never felt nervous about the outcome ever since my first visit, because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. By pure luck, I landed into the hands of Romi. I've been going to her for a year now and I've never had a complaint! Her haircuts and coloring for me have always turned out great. I also try to avoid going there on the weekends, so all my experiences have been great on weekdays. It's usually not that busy and it's peaceful sitting in that chair. Their service is always very respectful and nice, so I don't think I'm going anywhere else any time soon! read more

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Geraldine G.

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First time doing a digital perm and I must say I am very happy with the results. Thank you Yumiko for the perm and advice on how to take care of it! read more

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Mevani G.

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I never actually write reviews, but I think I need to warn everyone who's going to get balayage here. The color is so yellow/brassy and the hand painted part is very patchy. I just honestly don't know how to express how much I regret spending $350 (+parking) for such a terrible result. I wish they can be considerate and offer to fix my hair free of charge, but I don't think they're going to offer it as the other complaining customers have stated in the other comments. read more

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More info about Arty

1680 Post St
Ste G
San Francisco, CA 94115
Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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(415) 931-4405
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http://www.artyhair.com/

Hours

What time does Arty open?

Arty opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Arty close?

Arty closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Arty take credit cards?

Yes, Arty takes credit cards.

Services

Is Arty by appointment only?

Yes, Arty is by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Arty have bike parking?

Yes, Arty has bike parking.

Does Arty have parking?

Yes, Arty has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Arty wheelchair accessible?

No, Arty is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Arty have free WiFi?

Yes, Arty has free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2007.

We opened ARTY on 5/01/2007

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Review Highlights - Arty

“I've been going to Kyoko for over 5 years for haircuts, color, and bleaching, and she's always amazing.”

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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.

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I've been in SF for 8 years trying to find a hairstylist I actually trust, and I finally found…read moreHector. I went in not really knowing what I wanted, just vibing with some general ideas. Hector totally got it and did an amazing job. The thing that impressed me most is I wanted highlights without bleaching my hair, and he made it happen. Every other place said I had to bleach it. The salon is super clean, bright, and has a great vibe. Everyone there is really kind and helpful. Yeah, I had to wait for an appointment and send pics beforehand, but it was 100% worth it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great stylist!

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1.0 mi•Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

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Taylor Monroe

4.3(1.3k reviews)

As a 58 yr old woman it's nice to be noticed. Thanks to Benji I get compliments on my hair ALL the…read moretime! We've been on quite the hair journey since 2021, playing with a variety of shades of red. I've been loving being a redhead. I am 95% grey, which I have found is not easy to achieve perfect coverage. Benji's got me! I appreciate his excellent communication skills. He listens intently and asks a lot of clarifying questions to be sure that we're on the same page. He exceeds my expectations and I feel genuinely cared for in his hands. He's a sweetheart and so fun and easy to chat with during my services.

First time seeing Benji and I was more than impressed! I walked in looking like "expired/fried…read moresummer blonde" and walked out a bronde fall goddess From the moment I sat in his chair, he was incredibly personable, the kind of person you instantly feel like you've known forever. His attention to detail, his confidence, and the way he truly listens made me feel like this wasn't our first interaction before. The whole experience felt effortless and fun! Benji is officially my new favorite hairstylist in SF. If you're looking for someone who's not only talented but makes you feel completely at ease, he's your guy. Highly, highly recommend!

Done by Benji (instagram: wooneats)

Honey blonde Balayage by Emu

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Full Balayage by Benji Pow

Project XO Salon

4.8(68 reviews)

1.2 mi•SoMa

The Only Stylist You'll Ever Need - Hung at Project XO Salon…read more I've been seeing Hung at Project XO Salon for 20 years. That alone says a lot. Hung doesn't just cut hair; he really understands it. I can show him a random Pinterest photo or just explain what I have in mind, and he somehow creates exactly what I didn't even know I wanted. His style and skill are unmatched. He knows how to work with your face shape, hair texture, and what fits your lifestyle, not just what's popular. Even after 20 years, I still look forward to every appointment. That doesn't happen often. Want the best proof? My kid goes to him too. Trusting someone with your hair for 20 years, and your child's as well, isn't just loyalty. It's real confidence. If you're still jumping from stylist to stylist, looking for the right one, it's time to stop. Book an appointment with Hung at Project XO Salon. You'll wish you had done it sooner.

Hung gave me a great, simple, easy-care, timeless cut on my wavy hair, which is exactly what I…read morewanted. And he cut it dry, which is not something a lot of people will do, followed by a lovely shampoo and style. Thank you! It was a pleasure. Loving my cut.

Rich brown balayage

Dark ash brown

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Bronde balayage for Veronica.

KaYea Hair & Make-Up

4.8(230 reviews)

4.2 mi•Parkside

I've been going to Lee for the past five years and have worked with him across a variety of…read morehairstyles. He consistently delivers excellent results, from consultation to execution. I regularly recommend him to friends, and he is also a genuinely great person to work with. While prices have increased over time, I continue to value Lee's skill and consistency, which is why I've remained loyal.

I've been going to Lee for the past year now, and he has not disappointed…read more I've been looking to get a two-block haircut for the longest time, and I've finally found a solid, consistent barber in Lee. I love that he pays a lot of attention to the finer details, like making sure the sides are the perfect shape and length so that the top flows nicely. Note that there is a security deposit for the haircut.

Sexy Curl Perms(?) lasted for 2+ months

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Steel & Lacquer

4.7(293 reviews)

1.0 mi•SoMa

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Returning to The Bay after a four year hiatus, I desperately needed styling. Today I reunited with…read moremy longtime stylist, Cloe Washington. I wanted a Wolf cut, but not a mullet or a tight fade. Cloe did me right with a nice scissor fade, keeping it long on top. Trust!

Eventually, a woman named Victoria from Steel & Lacquer called and left me a voicemail apologizing…read morefor how difficult it had been to get help from the business. But by then, I had moved on to disputing the charge with my bank because I realized S&L wasn't keen on helping. So, they did make some effort in the absolute end to reach out, but it was absolutely too little too late.

I was so happy with my hair cut and beard trim!

Hair by Chrystal

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Hair by Marie

Hong Kong Mona Hair Studio

4.8(148 reviews)

2.5 mi•Inner Richmond

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I discovered Helen's salon 10 years ago after trying several other places and never feeling…read moresatisfied. The first time I walked into her salon, I loved the result, and I've been coming back ever since. I choose the style I want, and Helen executes it with precision every single time. I always leave happy. I brought my daughter, and she was very particular about her hair. She loved Helen's work so much that she brought her friends. Later, I took my teenage son as well. He loves his haircuts from Helen, so much that when she is on vacation, he would rather wait for her to return than go to anyone else. Helen is exceptionally precise with both women's and men's haircuts. Highly recommend!

Same great prices (new location!) Mona works SO quick and always has my hair exactly how it want…read moreit. No frills but more than worth the price.

0.7 mi•Alamo Square, Hayes Valley

Japanese Hair Straightening

The after - some light layers and curtain bangs

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Hair highlights

David James

4.8(294 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!

1.3 mi•Union Square, Financial District

Cut by Sabrina.

Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

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Bleach + tone and buzzcut on Devon, by Devon.

Patrick Evan Hair Salon

4.7(1k reviews)

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Committed to quality results

Certified professionals

I've been seeing Vania at Patrick Evan Salon for nearly 15 years. She is an exceptional colorist…read moreand stylist with an artist's eye, and is the person I always seek out for my hair. I once had my color done elsewhere while traveling -- and came straight to Vania upon my return to fix it. Beyond hair, she and the other staff are genuinely warm and kind. I would give the salon infinite stars if I could!

I cannot recommend Vania Avila at Patrick Evan Salon enough. Vania is truly the best at what she…read moredoes. From haircuts to highlights and color, she absolutely nails it every single time. She takes the time to really listen, gives thoughtful and honest advice, and makes sure you feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire process. My color always comes out beautiful, natural, and perfectly blended, and my cuts grow out so well. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and the health of their hair. The salon itself is beautiful, clean, and welcoming. They make you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in, offering coffee or tea and creating such a relaxing, upscale experience. On top of her talent, Vania is kind, professional, and so easy to talk to it's always a great time sitting in her chair. If you're looking for someone you can fully trust with your hair, Vania is it. Highly recommend!