I had such a pleasant experience at Be Salon. I don't have extremely curly hair, but it isn't straight either. Im 50, have a lot of frizz, and some kinky grey hair. I had a Japanese Straightening treatment and trim. I was concerned about the harsh chemicals, but Ben & Elke assured me that they were not going to touch my scalp with the solution. They work fantastically together. Ben is extremely meticulous, thorough, and attentive. He pulled up photos on his phone to be sure of what I wanted for style. He really takes his time, and I really appreciate that. They both travel to Japan to get & bring back the Japanese Straightening solutions, too! Elke was so sweet and made sure I was comfortable & entertained throughout the 4 hour process. She brought out an iPad and uploaded a food documentary on Netflix, and made sure it kept running. This is an added extra touch that makes this small business incredible. I love my straight and shiny new hair. I got caught in the rain walking my dog, and NO frizz. I can sleep with wet hair, and NO frizz. It's so easy to take care of and get ready. No more straightening iron or blowing it out straight to walking outside and having it just fuzz up. I love it! I highly recommend Be Salon. They are now my go-to for all things hair. read more

My mom and I have been going to Ben for years and we love him. He's kind and always makes us feel cared for. Whether it's a haircut or a perm, he's really good at his craft. Every visit feels easy and relaxed, and we always leave feeling good. read more

I am very particular on choosing my hair stylist. After I met Ben, I stop going the hair stylist who served me for over 20 years. Ben's quality techniques, knowledge of the art work, and customer engagement services you can trust. The detailed process and timing involved is to ensure the best results to come out., Thank you Be Salon!! read more

Be Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haircuts for women cost $55 which includes a shampoo. The owner cuts well, but you won't get anything special even if you show him a picture. He seems busy with back to back appointments. He does take time blow drying your hair. I've been going here, since my person at Supercuts left. read more

He cuts well, but unfortunately he is very money hungry. I'm not normally one to always be able to give tips due to my financial situation. First time I got a haircut from him, I paid the full price he asked for but I wasn't able to tip, and he told me that I should tip next time. I apologized and told him I would. I came a second time, I got my haircut, I paid the full price, and I gave him a tip. However, he complained about my tip being too low given that I didn't tip last time, and he asked me to go find another salon. Not a friendly guy to those who don't have a lot of money to give him. If you think you should be paid more for your work, then increase your prices accordingly. read more

Found Ben on yelp and took a chance. Very nice gentleman. Asked great questions. I let him be creative and he really came thru. I am enjoying my new cut and I am glad I have found a new stylist. read more

This salon is excellent. I was in desperate need for a complete overhaul of my (long, frizzy) hair and looked all over town to find someplace that I felt comfortable going to. Because I wanted Japanese straightening, it was important that I go somewhere that didn't over do chemicals, had solid reviews and where I didn't feel like the people would be distracted or too busy. This place fit the bill PLUS they are a local, small business within walking distance for me. It was also one of the most affordable places for the treatment and cut I received. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. I will absolutely go back regularly for my haircuts and, when needed, any other services. Ben and his assistant work together seamlessly and are exactly what I was looking for - so glad I found them. read more

Be Salon - Day after 'roll out of bed' hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been 84 years... jk, 6 months since I got my last haircut. But as soon as SF announced reopening, I was dying to get out and refresh my hairstyle. I browsed Yelp extensively to try and find a place that was affordable, experienced with Asian hair, and could deliver a specific cut/style (when I'm looking for a basic trim, I just go for one of those $15 places in Chinatown). I read the reviews here and was surprised by the great ratings. I messaged for an appointment and had to wait 3 weeks (so book ahead). But, for the price and the good press, I was willing to wait. I'd say Ben delivered. I told him what I wanted, and he gave me his feedback/showed me reference photos as we discussed the look I envisioned. There is a slight language barrier, but Ben's very easy to work with and definitely meticulous. All in all, $45+tip for a haircut I love. Will absolutely be returning! read more

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Loved my haircut from Ben! It's been a while since I liked my haircut, stumbled upon Be Salon through a friends rec, glad I found this new spot! read more

Found Ben and Be Salon on Yelp - discovered that this is a small business salon run by Ben and his wife. I came on for a haircut and decided to get my roots colored as they were quite white (not even gray). I'm allergic to hair coloring but decided to take a chance as this was a new place for me and new hair coloring product. Sad to say I'm still allergic. But I was happy with the haircut Ben gave and even the root touch up despite being allergic. I'll be coming back and next time I may do the Japanese straightening. read more

Wonderful haircut and incredibly kind people! Price was very fair, the salon itself was comfortable, and I walked out feeling refreshed and happy! Couldn't recommend more. read more

Be Salon - haircut! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Saw the salon on Yelp and have really positive and good reviews so I thought I'd try it out since I haven't had any luck in other places for haircut that I like. But Ben is very detailed. I showed him what I want and he looked at my hair and gave suggestions on what would look good for me. I trusted his opinions and thank god I did. I went from long hair to short and I'm loving my new haircut. The service is really good too but Ben and his assistant are so nice and thorough! For $45+tip is a very reasonable price for good customer service and more! read more

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been suffering through bad haircut after bad haircut and I'm glad I found this salon on yelp!!! literally a lifesaver. hairwash + cut + styling for 55. Ben will take his time, very open to feedback, and is meticulous with the styling. They very obviously know what they're doing at this salon & I would wholeheartedly recommend. I have v thick, straight Asian hair; requested a short pixie-like cut and am very satisfied with it. read more

Came for a haircut, left with a great experience! I typically prefer a no-frills fast cut, but 3 weeks ago I was left with an uneven haircut from another place. I had to fix it. I came to Ben after hearing great things from other people. I wasn't disappointed. Started with a wash, shampoo, and head massage (loved it). Then moved onto a meticulous cut from Ben. I showed him a photo of what I wanted my hair to look like. He made sure that everything was done well. Ben also used the double serrated thinning scissor with caution. I think that's one mark of a pro. Some people like to just chomp through all your hair with it which leaves it too thin and limpy after. Played on my phone and had coffee and snacks while Ben worked to even out my hair. Time passed pretty quick and voila! Done! Oh also, I liked the chair, it had a cushiony lumbar support to it. Very satisfied and will 100% come back the next time I'm in the area. Bottom line: Ben fixed my hair and I had a great experience at his salon (wash, massage, comfortable chair, coffee, and snacks)! Tip: you can try your luck with walking in, but I didn't want to risk waiting so I made an appointment. read more

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Ben is probably my favourite hairdresser. I used to frequent Ben's salon back in Hong Kong, but once he moved to America I haven't had the chance to get my hair cut/styled by him as I live in the UK. That is why I couldn't miss the opportunity of having my hair cut by him again -whilst visiting my family in America! He is as caring and detail-oriented today as he was before in Hong Kong. He never fails to meet my needs and always takes the time to make sure everything is perfect for his clients. Not only that, his wife Elke was very welcoming, treating me and my mum as being more than a client and making sure we felt as comfortable as we possibly could (she was also very good at washing my hair). The salon is small but very bright and tidy, including facilities such as a large (actually massive) selection of coffee and water to make sure we're hydrated and also snacks! It did take a long while for my hair to be done (bare in mind I did have my hair dyed and cut) but it was well worth it. 10/10 would recommend friends. read more

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I came in with a picture of exactly what I wanted, and Ben gave me that exact haircut. So painless and easy! The shampoo and wash process was as usual very soothing. I also appreciated that Ben took the time to examine my hair texture first before agreeing the hairstyle I picked out would work for my hair. He worked pretty quickly and I was out in no time. Thanks Ben! read more

My new favorite haircut place, Ben took his time and explained everything. And would advice about what color is best for your hair. He will explain what he is doing while he cut your hairs. So glad I found this place!! Booking my next appt soon! read more

Update... went in now for a major cut... LOVE IT! Chopped at least 6-8 inches off... couldn't be happier with the results!!! Ben is METICULOUS when it comes to hair. He did an amazing job on my balayage. I love the ash brown color... will definitely be back! read more

Went into Be Salon for a trim today after almost half a year of not cutting my hair and it was superb! The stylist really took his time to not only talk to me about what style I was going for, but also was very friendly, knowledgeable, and skillful. His assistant was really friendly and nice too. I definitely will be coming back after my hair grows out some more to do a straight perm. Thank you for the great first experience. I think I may have found my go-to hair stylist in SF for sure! read more

Did a small cut and full color for long hair. Ben was so friendly and did a great job explaining the steps and his plan for my hair. He's very knowledgeable with Asian hair. Will likely come back! read more

Good experience getting my hair cut here. I wanted a lob style and saw the pictures on yelp. Neat salon, easy booking, very welcoming. Will come again read more

I had my best salon experience here! Ben and Elke are amazing people! So kind and welcoming right from the second I walked in. Very attentive and caring. Ben took the time to ask and understand what I wanted with my haircut and color. My hair turned out amazing and I'm now a forever customer! I'll be coming back again and again! Thank you, Ben and Elke!!!!! You guys are now one of my fav people!! read more

Be Salon - Haircut and color by Ben! I love it!! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came in for my first real haircut since covid (almost a year and half). Ben is the most meticulous hair stylist and did such a great job with my hair! I was nervous because I've never gotten my hair cut in SF yet, but after reading the reviews on Yelp, I can say my experience was the same. He listened to the style I wanted and would discuss with me as he was working his magic. 10/10 would recommend, especially for people with Asian hair! Ben definitely knows what he's doing, and the salon is a great space too. read more

I decided to try a new hair salon after not having a haircut in a while. I felt very welcome and comfortable the very moment I walked in. Ben took the time to make sure my haircut turned out the way I wanted it and was great at communicating with me as he cut my hair. The haircut was wonderful and definitely worth it. Great service and very friendly. I will definitely come back whenever I am in SF. read more

I recently had a Japanese thermal straightening treatment at Be Salon and it turned out beautifully. My hair went from curly and frizzy to perfectly straight, shiny, and smooth. The salon atmosphere was very calm and relaxing, and it was overall a great experience. I will definitely be back. read more

I never see such good artist hair salon expert . Ben is a care costumer hair and take care everyone feeling . He cut hair slow but worth , he died hair is very very detail and carefully but worth . He use very expensive shampoo and hair protection for customer. I really enjoy be salon and thank you Ben read more

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Ben is not only an excellent stylist, he is also very nice, courteous, and friendly. It was so easy to make an appointment. I called but didn't left a message and Ben actually called back in 20 minutes. I had not had any salon calling me back when they saw just a missed call. I am even happier when I learned that I was able to get a same- day appointment. The salon itself is VERY clean and neat. Ben was very patient and spending a lot of time looking at my hair, discussing and explaining his recommendations. More importantly, he also has great skills executing on those recommendations. I left the salon very happy with my haircut. Definitely will be a returning customer. I usually goes to another salon in the sunset area which costs me double the money and not even close to half of the good experience I had at Be Salon. Highly recommend this place! read more

I've been coming to Be Salon for almost a year now and this review is long overdue! I'm quite picky when it comes to salons and I want my hairstylist to take their time to cut my hair. I rather spend the extra money and time to have my hair cut and treated well. Ben and his assistant are always patient, polite, professional, and attentive. They always offer me drinks and snacks! I always call about an hour ahead of time to make sure they are free. I have straight bangs that often needs maintenance and my hair often dries out. I come in once a month to get my bangs trimmed and a hair treatment. I always get my hair washed and the scalp massages are to die for. My scalp feels clean after, no flakes or itch. After the treatment, my hair is always silky soft and it lasts for weeks! Ben is always meticulous and takes his time to cut my hair. They are cut perfectly every time. When I get a whole hair cut, he gives me suggestions to fit my personal style. My hair always come out revived every time I leave the salon! 5/5 service 5/5 haircut/treatment Thank you for always doing such an amazing job Ben! read more

After reviewing a number of salons on Noriega,I decided to go with this place based on the reviews. I think I made a great choice! The salon is clean, well lit, and they had noticeable clorox wipes/hand sanitizers/air filter. I think this place has really great customer service and I'll definitely be a repeat customer. I was long overdue for a haircut (still had pandemic hair) and Ben worked some magic. I have frizzy,thick, wavy hair so I was impressed at the end result Ben achieved using only a brush and hair dryer. Additionally, I'm a bit hesitant when hairstylists mention layers but Ben was pretty knowledgeable about how layering the inside of the hair just results in pouf w/ my hair texture so doing long layers was the way to go. Overall, Getting your hair cut here is a great,relaxing experience so I don't recommend rushing through the process! Call in and make an appointment,and let them wash your hair. Ben was also really nice to his coworker/assistant(?) And they worked well together. read more

Walked in this morning just for a hair cut and ended up getting touch up on my hair also. I am extremely happy with Ben(the hairstylist) and his partner Ike. The service is excellent and I would recommend anyone to visit this salon. read more

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Got my undercut shaved into a fade and my hair trimmed by Ben and was extremely pleased with how it turned out! He was patient and meticulous, making sure to pay attention to what I wanted while offering his own expertise and advice. Ben also styled my hair without any products after my haircut, and my hair felt and looked amazing for the next couple of days. Elke washed my hair very thoroughly before my haircut, even including a pressure point head massage. The whole experience felt like I was receiving a mini spa treatment! The salon itself was clean, well-furnished, and even included coffee and snacks! Ben and Elke created a comfortable environment for us and it's clear that Ben and Elke care about their customers. I will definitely be visiting Be Salon again! read more

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This is my long overdue for Be Salon. This was my first time having a shorter haircut and going to Be Salon. The result was exactly what I wanted. Price was reasonable. Ben is so attentive and professional and willing to take time to discuss the hair style I wanted. Unlike some hair stylists, Ben doesn't do constant sales pitches, which I like so much. I will be coming back and would recommend Ben to everyone. read more

Be Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got a great bob haircut here. Prices are super reasonable and it comes with a wonderful shampoo as well. Ben is very personable and detail-oriented -- he spent way more time making sure things looked good than I expected. Notably, he gave great advice on how to do my everyday hair look. read more

This was my First time going to Be Salon!I'm serious, this place is amazing！Be salon make you as comfortable as possible. There's snacks, magazines, water/tea, etc. 5 star service read more

Be Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ben is an amazing hair stylist. He is super patient, really listened to what I want to achieve with my hair styling and growth, also made suggestion on not to have color since I am around a young baby, huge thanks for being need driven, not money driven. I loved my cut, the salon itself is clean and modern, nice music... Ben really took his time to get my hair to a good place. I am so happy that I came here, this will be my go to place for all my hair needs going forward! read more

I give a five stars to Ben, who is extremely skillful and well-priced. I would refer him to any of my friends. Nice location! Easy to find a parking around the blocks. read more

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This place knows how to give royal treatment with extremely impressive attention to detail. They offer better service than the best salons downtown and it's a super nice guy and his wife who run the place. I came for a hair straightening. Usually it takes 5 hours at other salons. Here, he and his wife BOTH worked on me, so it only took a fraction of the time. Super reasonable ($250) and they offered me tea and snacks throughout. This guy and his wife owned a salon in Hong Kong for 25 years. She gives the BEST head massage ever and with a hair straightening you gey your hair washed 3 times! I basically died and went to Heaven today. I will never go anywhere else. I have found my spot!!! read more

I finally found my favorite salon! Ben, I will see you again in 3 months! Ben examined my hair first and told me step by step, what he was going to do. I had a hair style in mind already and was dead set on it, but Ben was very honest about the style I chose and told me why it wouldn't work. In the end, I let him take the reign and ended up loving his choice of hair style on me! The shampoo lady (didn't get her name unfortunately) gave me the most relaxing wash ever! I swear, she took over 10 minutes to massage my scalp, neck and temple. She was super gentle (didn't splash water on my face at all), took her time and made sure, there was no residue in my ears. This salon does not rush you at all. I truly felt pampered. I was offered coffee, water, tea and WiFi password. Please keep in mind, there is only one person, (Ben) who cuts hair and one person, who washes. I was in and out in over an hour. If you are in a rush, please let them know. Last thing, this salon is CLEAN and beautifully decorated! read more

Wow! Finally I found a nice hair stylist in San Francisco. Ben is so patient to explain how he would design the hair style for me since I was due for a new one. I have thin and fine hair. He used good cutting technique to give my hair a decent volume that I ever had before. Not only that, it is so easy to take care my hair every morning. I basically just need to spray some water on my hair and let it dry on its own, then put on some wax to style it. I highly recommend Ben. It is nice shop and run by himself. It is an one on one appointment without too much disturbing conversation from other people. read more

Consistently great service! Ben goes the extra mile to ensure every hair on your head is cut to the exact length. Unlike some salons that rush through the cut Ben will ensure the precision and detail of the cut - you can tell this dude loves his craft with the level of expertise and care. Mrs. Ben also gives AAA scalp massages with the hair wash, I feel extra pampered when I get haircuts here. They make their customers feel welcome with good service, clean shop and relaxed atmosphere. Also, awesome location because after my haircut I can pop into next door to BB Tea for some boba drinks and/or Golden Island Cafe for snacks! read more