I was trying to find a salon in the city that would actually pick up the phone and let me book an…read moreappointment for a Sunday morning -- not as easy as it sounds. Thankfully, Blowology Dry Bar and Spa came through! I needed a slicked-back bun for an event, and my stylist, Ali, was awesome. He told me it was his first time doing that kind of updo, but honestly, you wouldn't have known. He took his time, made sure it wasn't too tight (huge win for my scalp), and the end result looked great. He even gave me a discount since it was his first time doing a bun for a customer. which I thought was super thoughtful. I also thought the ambiance of the salon was super cozy and brought all the vintage vibes!

I was really excited to have my hair blown out. While my stylist was friendly the curls didn't last…read moreone night, definitely not 3 days. They immediately fell out after leaving the salon which led me to believe they were not properly set, I've never had problems holding curl before. For 120 dollars I expected more than a few hours of my hair looking nice. I had Rachel. Again nice person, but not a great experience.

My daughter really wanted a haircut in Chinatown... I think because it'd feel cool and authentic. I…read moredunno. Anyhow, reviews were good here so we came on this rainy day, only to find no customers, 2 older men (1 was just watching tv), and a lot of old old old things lying around, like magazines from the 1970s (am I on a set of Back to the Future?!!) and dying plants. I wasn't sure if this was retro-cool or if I should grab my kid and make a run for it. A half hour later, the older man's blade scraping was done (that's how he "cut" her hair; not with scissors). He did everything very slowly. I'm not sure if that meant he took his time or that's just how fast he can go, but he asked questions a long the way in Cantonese, which none of us speak. (I can speak some Mandarin.) We were anticipating a possible language barrier so we brought a photo to show him, but he didn't look at it for more than a couple seconds, didn't acknowledge it, and definitely DIDN'T cut my daughter's hair to resemble that photo. He did, however, ask throughout the haircut questions, like "layers?" "This short?" "Bangs?" I think? I'm just guessing at this point. My daughter was a good sport and left saying, "It's just hair. It'll grow!" And, "You can fix the sides and the front when we get home, right mom?!!" Ummm... It was only $18 + tip, and you must pay in cash. **TIP** If you go, you just have to be flexible and know that it's a haircut, so that's exactly what they're gonna do: cut your hair shorter. That's the only goal here. The style will be a mystery till it's over! Haha. But at least it'll be precise because the man we got works really slow. The place wasn't clean and was very old, but basically what I'd expect from a salon in Chinatown. Even with all that said, I would totally go back, but that's because we believe it was a good cut for the price and we aren't married to a particular style. We are really loose with this stuff. So if you are particular with what you want, you should go elsewhere.

As I am waiting for my friend to take care of business at the Guatemala consulate a stone throw…read morefrom Portsmouth square, I found this cool haircut place. I could perhaps have waited until next week but I have time today. I asked for a haircut it is 10 dollars cash only. It is a quality haircut, friendly staff. I look good, but the decor and music give a retro vibe. 4.5/5 let's just be glad that I had cash in hand today

The haircut was extremely precise. I got layered cut and the total cost i paid was $50 including…read moretip which is cheap for SF. Will definitely visit again when it is time for a new cut.

I've been a repeat customer at Ken's Hair Design, and every visit has been outstanding. They…read morehappily accept walk-ins and deliver excellent haircuts for both women and men--my partner and I have both left looking sharp and feeling great. On our most recent visit, we arrived close to closing time, but the team graciously accommodated both of us, staying well past hours to provide thorough, unhurried service that lasted over two hours. The attention to detail was impressive, and they made sure we were completely satisfied with the results. The wife on the team is an absolute gem--warm, engaging, and always happy to chat, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. Ken's Hair Design consistently goes above and beyond with amazing service and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for skilled stylist who truly cares about their clients!

I went here desperate for an appointment back in February: it was Super Bowl week and we had a huge…read morework event that evening and every single thing for me went wrong that day. I had no appointment since the day that I had unfolded in a way I couldn't predict, and when I spoke with the receptionist, she immediately squeezed in an appointment for me even though the salon was fully booked. It was something so small, but that act of kindness made me feel SO MUCH BETTER after an awful and stressful day. Thank you, I still remember your consideration and will definitely be coming back here the next time I'm back in SF.

7 years ago I had back to back horrific experiences here. I never went back. 7 years passed and I…read morethought let me try again. Perhaps having stayed in business so long, they may have finally figured it out, right? WRONG. Still horrible. For the price point, you are getting the absolute worst blowout. The finished product was frizzy and looks like I washed and blow dried it at home. I have no one else to blame but myself for giving them another try. Please save yourself the stress and leaving pissed off and avoid this place at all costs. P.s. not only do they not know how to blow dry or style hair, but they're never on time.

So glad I found this salon! I came in after a bad haircut from another place, and they completely…read morefixed it. My hair looks healthy again, and John the stylist gave me honest advice on what I should do in the future and when to come back. Everyone was so kind and welcoming the whole time. Definitely recommend!

Best haircut of my life. I was visiting SF from Atlanta and saw this salon on tik tok and decided…read moreto try. My hair was very long, cut off at least 8 inches. Very fast and precise. I was scared to cut my hair short and now I have never loved my hair more, I feel lighter, younger like this haircut was made for me. I will never get my haircut anywhere else, looks like I'll have to fly to SF. For $40 you cannot find a better haircut, it is worth much more !

It felt overpriced and rushed. Different price for locals and tourist or out of city peopleread more

Amazing! I popped in last second as my hair was straight up disgusting. She gave me the best scalp…read moremassage of my life. I added curling iron to my wash and dry and it came out perfectly. I was in and out in about 45 mins. Highly recommend. My service was $70, I added the iron and my hair is pretty long and thick.

A pandemic calls for updating reviews. I have also realized how much bald men saved during the…read moreshelter in place (SIP). This service is definitely not essential for them; however, I desparately needed my entire head dyed, forget the roots. I tried dyeing my own hair at home, let's just say "epic fail", not to mention I couldn't even find hair dye...desparate times indeed! Thank goodness for lifting the SIP; otherwise I probably would have shaved my head bald, and that would not be sexy. Angela has the magic touch, come see her for all your hair color needs, she knows all things hair. She is also fantastic with up-do's. 'Til next time ~ happy mane & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!' P.S. Angela did my prom up-do, and I got so many compliments at prom. It was an unforgettable night (see pic in the link below). https://www.yelp.com/biz/george-washington-high-school-san-francisco #supportasianbusinesses

Amazing place to get your hair colored. Angela did a fantastic job on my highlights! She was super…read moredetail oriented, patient, and had great technique. Beautifully colored hair that still feels silky smooth and not dry? Yes please! At the start, I showed her a few pictures for inspiration as it was my first time getting my hair colored. She patiently explained the process and brought out the hair color samples for me to pick. I wasn't sure which ones would suit me the best, so she even provided a bit of artistic consultation. As my first time coloring hair, I was initially worried about my hair drying out from the bleaching and coloring, but she did a great job to protect my hair and keep it moisturized. I've done a couple washings since I've got my hair done and it honestly feels almost exactly like my natural hair before I got it done. The colors blend so beautifully together with streaks of blonde and light brown. I've gotten so many compliments from people. Making me feel like some sort of influencer! I will definitely be coming back. Ask for Angela - she'll definitely make sure your hair is ready to wow. (I didn't take a before photo but it was just my natural long black hair)

Huge shoutout to Wendy! My hair was in rough shape after 3-4 months of total neglect, but she…read morecompletely transformed it. She did a fast, flawless root touch-up using a great product with zero chemical smell. The result is so soft and natural--it actually looks better than the rest of my hair! Absolutely obsessed. I'll definitely be back for highlights and bleach! Highly recommend‍!

I was in Chinatown and thought it would be fun get a blowout because my hair always looks best when…read moresomeone else does it. :) This small, no-frills salon was busy, and I asked Wendy if she'd have time to wash and blow dry my hair. I have long (mid-back) and thick hair, and she quoted a price of $25 which seemed reasonable to me. (Do note that there is a price list in the window with starting prices, but depending on then length of your hair and hair type, the prices may go up.) She also mentioned that she would be able to assist me in about ten minutes, so I waited. About 15 minutes later, she ushered me into the wash station and washed my hair. She washed and rinsed it twice, and then set me under a dryer for a few minutes while she finished up with another customer. She expertly juggled all of her customers to maximize her time and salon space. Then she efficiently dried my hair, leaving it smooth and shiny. She did not use a flatiron to finish it, but for the price, I didn't mind too much. She was friendly and accommodated me when she was quite busy, and my hair looks great. Xièxie!

Affordable and professional hair cut. I usually call ahead so i can be seen when i get there. They…read moredo a great job

I've been going to Tasha Hair Design for over 15 - 20+ years and LOVE their salon! Many of my…read moreFriends & Family also go to Tasha now! They have great hair salon services at fantastic, reasonable prices! :0) I go there for a "Cut and Color" every couple months and I'm always very happy with it! Thank You so much for my recent "cut and color" and for all of the past couple decades of services too! Sorry that I never thought about posting to Yelp until this week! I especially LOVE my New haircut style and color! My friends have already given me compliments on it! YAY! :0) See you again in another couple of months!

Incredibly disappointed. All I asked was for an inch trim to cut off the split ends and for him to…read morecut my bangs. His response to my request, was "oh, that last person didn't layer your hair correctly. You need to cut off a lot more hair." He grabbed a chunk of my hair and cut off about 5 inches-completely not what i asked for. I've never liked my hair to be layered to the points where my hair is drastically different in length. I told him I didn't want that much hair taken off, i only wanted a trim. He responded by saying that the last guy didn't cut enough off for it to be considered layers. Apparently the hairdresser thinks he knows whats better for you. Not sure if I want to go to a hair salon where they will give you a surprise hairdo instead of the one I requested. But if you're into that, go for it... i just got what looks like a long mullet. Main points as to why I would not suggest this place 1. Hair dresser doesn't listen to the customer. Instead of doing what I requested, he instead cut my hair the way he wanted. Now i have a semi mullet instead of just the simple trim I requested. I even showed him a picture of exactly what I wanted and he still did whatever he wanted instead. 2. Unattentive While cutting my hair, he spent most of the time talking with other workers at the salon about a recipe and ended up yanking my earring painfully. I yelped and reached for my ear. Instead of apologizing, he was too busy looking at his coworkers while he continued to talk. Do you really want someone cutting your hair who isn't even paying attention to you, while they are using are sharp instrument near your head.

This place is crap!…read more We went here today because my bf wanted to get his hair cut. The place was not busy when we got there. My bf was next in line, the lady at the front counter said to wait, the next barber will take you. People started to come in and the barber that finished his client told us to wait for the other guy to help us.... and so he took a kid that came in after us!! WTF?! That was STRIKE ONE! Then as the other barber (the one that the guy told us would help us) was done with his client.... he didn't acknowledge our existence and went to show another person that came in AFTER us a book of male styles that can be done to his long hair. WTF?! That was STRIKE TWO! There was a lady who was sitting on the couch next to us and she was looking at random styles for Asian females and the guy went to her to service her with more Asian magazines for ideas. SHE WASN'T EVEN THERE TO GET A HAIR CUT! She was waiting on her friend who was getting her hair dyed. WTF?! STRIKE THREE! I was like F-this place! BF and I got up and just left. What a waste of 30 mins! BTW, my bf is asian and can speak Cantonese.. so there was no language barrier there.