Sebastien has done a wonderful job everytime he cuts and styles my hair. After everytime he has cut my hair, other people compliment me and try to get the same cut even tho it doesn't match them. He does things backwards than most, he knows what looks good on people verses what people think they should get. If you want a good stylist, Sebastien can brutilly honest, but that's if you can accept that. I'm the kinda person who prefers some honesty even tho it may come off as hurtful, but it's been helpful all the times. read more

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Still going strong with James. I'm so grateful for his attention to detail and professionalism. He always does a great job creating what I want colorwise, and he is worth driving in from out of town for. read more

Yasuyo is professional and accommodating. My daughter has super thick curly hair. Yasuyo cuts it with precision. My daughter can wear her hair naturally curly or she can flat iron it BOTH look amazing. Plus, Au Top has great atmosphere. Thank you! read more

Thank you Yasuyo! She is the best ! Every time I got hair cut people ask me " where did you get hair cut?? " "YASUYO-SAN" ARIGATO! read more

This review is actually for Brian Jensen who will be moving to Suite Five Salon as of this Saturday (12/1/07). http://www.yelp.com/biz/suite-five-salon-san-francisco I have thick, curly, out-of-control hair and have been cutting it myself since 2000 (that's over 7 years for the mathematically challenged) cause NO ONE could get it right. Today (for the first time in 7 years) I went into a salon, paid good hard cash and trusted someone else to put scissors to my head.... and it was amazing! Brian has been cutting hair for 13 years. He's awesome, talented and just a great guy to spend time with. He takes his time and does his job well. I came out with a funky, unique style that i love. Unfortunately it was not cheap and when he moves to Suite Five his prices will most likely go up... but what can i say? I'm hooked already! Thanks Brian! I love it!! read more

Ali Moss = boss! I've been once at the recommendation of my roommate (a guy). She greeted me with a choice of red vs. white wine, gave me a shampoo massage, and then proceeded to cut my hair per my suggestions, "do whatever you think will look good." turns out she has great taste! She kept my info, both personal and related to the actual haircut and said next time she would reference her notes so she can treat my hair as well as possible. I'm excited to go back! PS my other roommate, a girl, got her hair cut by Ali as well. If she knew how to use the internet, she'd give Ali 5 stars, too! read more

ALI SAVED MY CURLS! I am one of the unfortunate souls who is blessed with a large mop of curly hair. I have lived in various cities all over the country, and I have NEVER met a stylist who knew how to properly cut or style curly hair. Enter, Ali. Ali understands the uniqueness of each head of curly hair. She asked me the right questions before she started coloring or cutting my locks, and I definitely felt like she listened to my concerns. Her approach paid off! Now I finally have a stylist that I can count on! I will be back :). read more

I honestly feel that James is one of the best hair colorists in the city of San Francisco... He is an artist as well as being a skilled hair dresser... I appreciate his expertise and wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

After calling around to 4-5 other salons for a last minute updo, the folks at Au Top were able to get me in. There was some initial confusion (mostly because I didn't read the address closely enough - totally my fault) about what floor they were on. There are salons on EVERY floor of this building. ;) Sebastian was kind enough to fit me into his schedule as his last appointment. Although I'd never met him before, he made me feel right at home and did an amazing job - a cute little 1960's number for my Tonga Room birthday party later that evening. He was sweet as can be and AMAZING at what he does. The prices were totally reasonable, too! Not to mention the guy at the front desk was awesome and gave me wine. SCORE. read more

I love Stephanie!!! She is truly AMAZING. She listened to my list of requirements for a new hair style and then proceeded to give me the most wonderful hairstyle. I keep getting compliments. Not only did she give me a wonderful cut, she also styled it special for me -- it was my birthday, and taught me how to style it myself. Its 3 weeks later and it still looks great and I am over the moon at finding Stephanie. As for the salon, everyone is super nice and friendly. Its nice and feels luxurious without any pretension. Oh, and they have this cool feature on the chairs at the wash station -- you can put your feet up while they shampoo your hair, very nice! I found this place on Yelp and I'm so grateful. Go see Stephanie, you will be so glad you did. read more

And again, I left there VERY happy with my haircut by Yasuyo. I was bored with my a hair a few weeks ago and decided to give myself bangs for immediate gratification. It ended up looking a little mullet like. Yasuyo transformed it to a beautiful hairstyle accompanied with a glass of wine. Thank you Yasuyo. read more

ALI IS THE BEST! She has been doing my hair for years and is the only person I fully trust when I go in and say "do what you think is best." I'm a blonde and would highly recommend her coloring as well as her fresh ideas for getting the best look for your style. She's also THE BEST person to ever give me an up-do. Not only was it exactly what I wanted, but also stayed put throughout the night and looked like it was just done the next morning!! She has a fantastic outgoing personality that always makes the salon experience utterly enjoyable. Ali is definitely a stylist you'll keep going back to. read more

There are a ton of trendy salons in town...whatever, I'm not the sort of girl who likes to go somewhere with attitude and long waits. I prefer people who are friendly and having fun. I mainly go to Au Top because Henry is the best stylist in town, only he can make sense of the mop on my pate. I also like the rest of the staff, who are genuinely friendly. Being on the 6th Floor offers up some good views of the neighborhood that you can take in with an actually tasty glass of wine. Retraction: all the nice people left this salon. Henry can be found somewhere in Mission way, he's still the best! read more

Yasuyo rules for thermal hair straightening aka reverse perm! She is friendly, experienced, fast, and knowledgeable. She really knows how to tame coarse, Asian hair like mine! My thick, impossibly frizzy, rough mane has been transformed into silky smooth lustrous strands, the kind I had when I was about four years old, if ever. Six months of feeling like a movie star await me. No more washing my hair at night so I can flat iron it in the morning for 15-20 minutes. No more hiding my unkempt frightwig under a hat on weekends when I'm lazy. No more going without washing my hair because of all the work it takes to get it to look decent after water or humidity hits it. I can be a wash and go girl without looking like one! I booked an appointment with Ya with less than a week's wait. She told me five hours and it took four and a half. I'm so pleased! Yes, it's incredibly expensive. But time is money and now I've got more time to spend on other vain pursuits. I hope she can carve out a nice niche and clientele. She totally deserves it. Call her for a consultation! read more

Found salon on yelp. Here in SF for a black tie event so I wanted an updo. Sebastian did an amazing job for me!! Absolutely love it. I brought in a few pictures for inspiration and Sebastian did his own take on them. As I was leaving he mentioned he could put on eyelashes for me. I always wanted to try them so I said sure. That was the icing on the cake. I had a fun night out and I couldn't have been happier with my new look. Ask for Sebastian if hit this salon!!! So great. read more

ALI MOSS-Book an appointment with her! She did an awesome job with my color, cut, and style. She did highlights/lowlights, a layered cut, and an awesome funky hair style that I was wanting for the night. We talked about some specific colors I was wanting, but I gave a her free reign mostly. I love to experiment. She is an artist in her field and did not disappoint! I got a ton of compliments on my hair. I am new to San Francisco. She is definitely my go to hair stylist in the Bay area now! I am so happy that I found her:) Also, the salon carries a few different lines. She used Goldwell color on my hair and Davines and Unite hair products in my hair. I bought several products that she recommended. THANKS ALI =0) read more

Sebastien is my favorite stylist in the world. He is great! Sebastien is an expert on hair coloring, styling, cutting and also makeup. I've been going to Au Top for as long as Sebastien has been there. The staff there is always friendly. They have a cute little dog, too. This is a convenient location and I would recommend anyone to Au Top. read more

Adrian Ellwell at Au Top is the best. He is a master at cutting hair- I have not been this happy with my cut in many many years! He is also one of the few who not only cut's great, but he also does a wonderful job with color. He is very patient and calming. I am so so happy I found him, and I recommend him highly! HH read more

James is a miracle worker with color and highlights...and am always in good hands with assistant Julie. I drive from the east bay for my appointments because I don't trust anyone else with my hair. Thanks guys!! read more

I've been going to James and Erica for many years. James is a color god. I live in San Carlos, but happily drive into the city to see James, and Erica for my cuts. The salon has a very relaxed atmosphere, and the staff are always friendly, and 99% of the time on time with their appointments. It is a very unpretentious salon, which lends to a very enjoyable time getting coiffed! Highly recommend! read more

I have been going to James at Au Top for seven years now. There is no one else who I would trust my hair with. He is a master at giving you a hair color that complements your skin tone. The staff is friendly and the salon is never chaotic. It is a lovely space too. Almost all of my girlfriends are now on James' client list and have remained so. The pricing is more than fair considering the high quality of work and product. read more

Stephanie Hogan is the best! I have so much hair and she knows exactly how to style and cut it appropriately :) love my new do!

For my past job I got to explore a lot of different salons. This one stands out for the boutique charm and the amount of talent James Wofford packs into the small but charming 6th floor floor space. With floor to ceiling windows there's a view while your getting your hair cut. As a guy it was refreshing to find a female stylist that really got my hair and the styling I wanted. Ali Moss was bold but decisive in her ability and James is one of the best colorists you could want. I ended up with exactly the cut that worked for my situation which was a clean but modern look for an upcoming job interview. I couldn't recommend this charming little place more especially for the guys! read more

I had a great first experience here. Ali was a sweetie pie, knows her stuff. The place itself is comfy and well kept, nothing too fancy schmancy where you would be scared of the bill, because you can ask without hesitation. I think the people there aim to make you feel comfy all around. I can't wait for my next hair appointment! read more

Ali is a delight! New to working in the city, she accommodated me last minute during my lunch break and gave me a much needed hair cut and style. Ali cut the perfect amount to keep my hair long but looking fresh, and she was thorough and patient blending my ideas with hers to shape the cut -- despite my telling her to just do her thing! She even sent me an adorable hand-written letter afterwards, thanking me for coming in and looking forward to our next visit. If that isn't great service, I don't know what is! I'm scheduled to see her next week to liven up my color, and I can already tell that I've found my go-to stylist in the city. Ali's the best! read more

James has been doing my color for............ever 10+ years. He is the BEST! He always listens to what I want. He also makes my hair look naturally blond. He uses multiple colors for my hilite. I am never disappointed. read more

Went here based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. My stylist was Sebastian and he did a great job: not pushy, very professional, solid work. read more

Great hair stylist.......say what?! Stephanie is the name of the game. Just back from London, this girl is amazing. Not only is she hilarious, but professional and incredibly talented. I've been in the longhair "blah" phase with no shape for a long while. I wanted something new but to keep a little length and add some volume. Stephanie did just that, she cut my hair to perfectly match my facial structure and really gave me some shape. Can't recommend her enough. Glad to have Stephanie back in SF! read more

Had my color done by James and cut by Danielle. I look like an amazing rainbow barbie! I love it! Definitely would highly recommend!!

I have traveled 4,000 miles to get a hair cut from Yasuyo, and not just once, but many times over the last 9 years ! She has been cutting my hair over 12 years now. When I moved out of the Bay Area, I tried other salons, and she has always had to fix the mess they made out of my hair. Their is no one as kind, patient, compassionate and talented like her. Everyone I have met in this salon has been really nice to me as well. It is upscale without the pretentiousness. Excellent products, that I still use today. I have grown out my colored hair to try a new look with my natural grays. Yasuyo has always supported me with my changes, and has been honest in a gentle way with her advice. I trust her completely. She is very competent. read more

I'm also extremely picky about my hair which is why I usually have a complaint. Not this time. A few years back when James had a salon in Minneapolis he transformed me from blond to brunette and did a fantastic job. I have recently moved back home to S.F. and I'm so happy to have him again as my colorist. This time the challenge was to cover major dark roots mixed with a high contrast of blond and James was able to accomplish a perfect all around natural color, which I like. He spent about 3 hrs on my hair. Well done James!!!! I highly recommend him no matter what color you have. read more

Ali Moss is fabulous. Ali recently completed the Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment on my hair. Usually, I have very thick and frizzy hair! My hair stylist Ali, who is certified in the Keratin Complex, recommended the treatment for me. It was a very quick and easy process. I was out of the salon in exactly two hours, and my hair looked amazing. It has never been this shiny and straight! The mornings are so much easier for me, and I feel like a different person! I am grateful to Ali for beautifying me. I will absolutely go back and treat myself again. read more

Ali picked me out of a crowd, maybe she thought my hair needed help or maybe she just saw the potential I've been searching for all of my life. I travel a long way to see Ali Moss and she is worth every minute. I've always been super selective about who cuts and colors my hair because it's curly and fine and RED. And, I have a very specific idea about the style that bests compliments my fiery, creative personality. My previous designers just told me that my vision was unrealistic. Baaauh, Ali nailed it the first time she touched my head! I knew it could be done. I finally get to ROCK my ideal haircut! AND Ali has taught me new and interesting things to do to my hair to take the style even further. In fact, she can even make cute helmet hair! Now, that is talent! Furthermore, Ali really cares about her clients. She makes you feel like you can't wait to see your new friend each month. She enhances your experience with over the top head massages and special attention to details she feels will make your experience more comfortable. She is charming, talented and a I am grateful to have her manage my style :) Thanks Ali! Angela read more

Got my hair cut and styled by Danielle, and I must say, her professionalism and skill at knowing her trade landed me the best hair cut I have ever had in my life. I usually just go to any old walk-in salon like Super Cuts, but a friend convinced me to try something different and recommended Danielle. She took control and told me exactly what I needed to do in order to get my hair to the final style I was looking for. My hair is short, and so I need to grow it out a bit. I'll be back in Danielle's chair in a few weeks, never to look back once at Super Cuts. Thanks Danielle! read more

Ali Moss is ah-mazing. She did my wedding hair in September and I am still getting compliments about it. Not only was she reasonably priced, but my hair stayed in place after hours of dancing! She listened to my hair ideas, and offered helpful suggestions. She was also a great energy to have around the day of my wedding. Thanks Ali for making me feel beautiful on my special day! read more

Ali is great - I have a blond curly fro and Ali did a great job with the cut making sure not to weigh down the curls and just give it a wonderful refresh. She's really sweet and incredibly personable. I wasn't a huge fan of how she styled my hair after the cut, but it was our first appt together so I think that the next one with be better. Definitely booking another appointment with her! read more

I spend a part of the year in San Francisco and needed to find a hairdresser in the city. This always is a scary search. I found this salon on Yelp and a review on Ali Moss and scheduled color and cut. She is fabulous. She listened to my description of what I wanted and did a wonderful job. I got many compliments and am finding it easy to style on my own. She is a true professional and makes getting your hair done a real treat. read more

Sebastian= Hands of Gold! I've followed this man from one salon to another he always does an amazing job with my color & press. He's always consistent I've been going to him for over 5 years and I have not once had a bad experience I always come out looking amazing. He knows exactly which colors compliment my complexion. He also does makeup he's hooked me up with some lovely lashes the last few times I've been. I definitely recommend Au Top and if you can get in with Sebastian def. do so you won't be disappointed. :) read more

I saw Sebastian for some help with really bad hair. He took time to make suggestions and listen to what I had in mind. I couldn't be happier with the results. read more

Adrian's great, you can schedule on line and the music is good.