Thanks Alisha for a great cut! Alisha is a very professional stylist that listens to what you want and then delivers. My new cut feels great and I would really recommend Alisha. The salon is conveniently located and they use high quality products from bumble and bumble. This is also home to Gabriel the dog, who is an excellent doorman. read more

The salon fit me in right away for highlights and a haircut. Lorena did beautiful work, instantly giving me a brighter, blonder look that blended seamlessly with my existing highlights. She listened to me about both the color and cut, and she took the time to explain what she thought would work best. She was right! And she managed to keep most of the length of my hair, allowing the bangs to grow out, while still cutting off the damaged ends and blending the bangs a bit more into the longer hair. Great cut and color! read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

10/10 I recommend Blade Runners Hair Studio. I made an appointment last minute, same day, for a trim and got a hair cut that I LOVE. The entire staff is very helpful, caring, and friendly. My stylist Andrea listened to my needs and took me through the process. I will defiantly be coming back here for my next trim! read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been getting my hair cut by Hayden at Blade Runners in the Haight for more than a year now and he's a magician. I have a curly, white-girl afro and my hair has never looked better. I'm about to move to NYC and when I was thinking through my pros and cons list of moving, Hayden was definitely in my "reasons to stay" section. He's also styled my hair in ways I've never known to be possible. Not everyone understands curly hair. He gets it. Hayden I'll miss you! As far as the rest of the salon goes, everyone is really friendly and it's very laid back. The owner also has a goofy, adorable bulldog who walks around supervising everyone. They have the sinks in a room with soothing lighting that looks like water reflections on the walls. Getting my hair washed is almost theraputic. No, it is. It is theraputic. They also have coupons for 30 percent off your first visit, I believe. Oh! I almost forgot to add that one time I foolishly went somewhere else when I was out of town to have my hair trimmed, and it was disastrous. It ended up being an inch shorter on one side... I had to run back to San Francisco and straight into Bladerunners' arms. read more

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I used your online booking and prepaid $100 for a haircut.. then when I showed up a few weeks later, the place is gutted out and closed up! I've called and emailed several times. I WANT MY MONEY BACK! I've been a great customer over the years. So sad to be treated this way. read more

I cannot recommend Lorena enough. Best experience I've had at a salon in years. She listened to all my requests and even gave some of her own ideas and expertise on how to make the cut I wanted flattering for my face shape. So incredibly skillful, but also really sweet. She even gave me a little head massage while conditioning my hair. The cut I received was virtually perfect! read more

I've been here twice for cut, and twice for color, at model prices - absolutely the way to go! I got a graduated a-line bob with red all-over color, and hot pink highlights on top. I get constant compliments on both the cut and color. Why not 5 stars? The styles take forEVER. But, they do a great job. Now that my girls (Rebecca for cuts, Masha for color) aren't doing model cuts, I'll be back paying the full price - worth it to keep my locks looking great! read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - Cut by Rebecca, Color By Masha - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I often pass by Bladerunners on my way to lunch while at work. The sci-fi name and unique interior perked my interest, but high prices for men cuts kept me from walking in. On a random Friday afternoon a few students were standing outside the door and asked me if I wanted a discounted haircut. My hair wasn't quite ready yet, but after walking back from grabbing my lunch, they asked if I wanted to set an appointment...and I said yes. They got me in the door. Training cuts take a bit longer, but are usually interesting and taught me a little bit of science behind the art of hair. Throughout the few visits I made I got to learn about my head shape, what styles work for me, and some very entertaining Ru Paul style banter. Was my hair flawless each time? No, but I expected this from a training cut and despite that, I always walked out with some of the best cuts I've had in years and received many compliments from my peers. A good hair cut really boosts ones self esteem. Sadly, it looks like the training program was just canceled, which really sucks because I had an appointment scheduled today and was looking forward to having awesome hair for my birthday weekend. Oh well :(, I'll deal and go somewhere else for a quick backup cut. It won't look as good, but at least it'll look fresh. read more

I went to Blade Runners and highly regretted it. I have naturally dark blonde hair and in the summer I like to have blonde highlights to brighten me up. They aren't complicated or intricate, its pretty straightforward. For some reason, colorists always ask if they can throw in some strawberry blonde or red highlights and I ALWAYS say no. I am extremely specific about the cooler tone that I want and I always say no red. I went to Katie. She took a VERY long time to do my hair ( about three hours) and as she was finally taking my foils out she said "I added a surprise." She had given me copper-red highlights. That is highly unacceptable. When I am paying for something, under no circumstance do I want anyone to surprise me. It was so unprofessional I couldn't even believe it. Following that I went to Nicky for a cut and he just rushed me straight through (probably because Katie had taken so long). I just didn't feel like he did a very thoughtful job. I would not reccommend this place in the slightest. read more

Terrible! I wanted to grow my hair out...needed a trim. Did not...I repeat...DID NOT want any layers...and what does the condescending snotty BEYOTCH do? She gives me a mullet. A F-ing mullet! How is that supposed to help me grow my hair out?!? I'm just glad at this point that I didn't ask her to color my hair. Who knows what sh-t color she would have slathered on my hair. It took me a couple of months before I felt comfortable letting my hair down. I'm never setting foot in that place again. And yes..the picture in my profile was taken during the shameful mullet days (notice how it's up). read more

I was cleaning out my old computer and came across this picture which reminded me of the time that Bladerunners dyed my hair orange. I had been meaning to write a scathing review at the time, but never got around to it, since it was a stressful time period compounded by the fact that my hair looked like a clown wig. I had gone in originally for the apprenticeship program haircut, which turned into an extended lesson about how you get what you pay for, because the apprentice stylist didn't at all do a red color like we discussed, instead it just turned out brown. So, I asked about doing a redo, and offered to pay more, but it turned out they were not happy about having to do a redo on a haircut that was discounted to begin with, and this happened. There were only three of us in the salon; me, the stylist, and the owner, and we could all see that my hair looked ridiculous, but they vindictively told me that it was reddish and would fade into a nice color. Hah! Then they tried to charge me some exorbitant amount. So, being the sad pushover I was at the time, I not only paid but tipped the stylist. Then I left and proceeded to get laughed at by the grocery clerk, my roommates, my coworkers, and everyone else I encountered for at least a week or so until it finally did fade into something resembling red. When I saw the stylist a month later at a party, he just smirked at me from across the room. Evil! Luckily I have a sense of humor about my life and will fondly remember the time period during which my hair was bright orange but I somehow managed to still get laid. But still, I think the owner of this place is the absolute worst. A long overdue hex on Bladerunners. ;) read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - The finished product. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you have dark hair and want a drastic change and go way lighter, come to Holly at Bladerunners! I first came here once to be a hair color model, and now I can't stay away. There were never any disasters where I came out crying-- instead, I come out beaming! Paying full price is totally worth it now as opposed to hair modeling. I have natural dark brown hair, but after seeing Holly, I now have a nice, golden brown/blonde. She is the best at making your hair color look natural, without harsh streaking or bizarre tones. Often when Asian hair goes lighter, it looks orange (and kinda gross), but my hair has never done that. Lots of people love my new hair color, and I always refer them to Holly! She always impresses me with her work and now I can't go to anyone else for color! read more

After getting my hair cut this morning at Blade Runners, I went to brunch w/ my girl Megan W. and she commented that I was a "real hipster now". That, my friends, made the money I spent on this haircut all worth it. For real, I told Marisa exactly what I wanted: short, choppy, zero straightening and minimal effort on my part. I wanted to mess up my hair and go. And that's exactly what I got! She hacked it all off with the razor and I left the salon a new woman. A poorer woman, but a new one, nonetheless. Extra points for zero pressure to buy the B & B products. Defenitely don't be intimitaded by the fashionista ladies that work here - it's super low key and no attitude whatsoever. EDIT: A month later, I've defenitely grown into my haircut and I absolutely love it, which is the sign of a truly excellent hair cut. I would totally return to Blade Runners! read more

After seven years of going to David and cheating on him several times, I've finally settled down and also finally decided to write a review. (Sorry, David. I've only cheated because they were soooo much cheaper, but I have learned my lesson. Promise.) Background: I have a terrible fear of getting my hair cut, esp after a few bad cheaper haircuts and a year-long mullet that stuck around like bad teenage acne. Haircuts: David's given me the best haircuts ever and always knows exactly what I want done to my hair. He's been with me through my long sex-kitten hair, to my polished interview look hair, to my (terrifying, but amazing) transition to shorter hair, and back to my long messy beach hair. (I reaaaaally hope my review doesn't make it impossible to get an appointment with him, cause he's pretty accessible now.) Haircolor: Also, if you're looking for hair color at a better price, Holly is still in training, but knows what she's doing. I recently got peek-a-boo highlights from her and love it. The highlight placement is perfect, and I don't have ugly tiger stripes or hidden leopard spots! Obviously, I have baggage from past hairstylist relationships... read more

I've been going to the same stylist for 5 years. I've cheated on her just twice during that period and every time it was a disaster. I recently moved to SF and knew I would have to find a stylist. I was afraid, very afraid. So afraid that I let my hair grow long and unkempt until it looked as shapeless and frazzled as a rundown pre-Starbucks soccer mom's. Unacceptable. One day, I couldn't take it anymore. Bladerunner is 3 blocks from my house, I wouldn't have to write an e-mail to make an appt., I could book online, and since I'm now desensitized to the value of money (thank you, San Francisco cost of living) $70 seemed like a good deal. Plus, coolest name for a salon EVER. Hayden gave me the best haircut I've ever had. I brought in a few pictures to give him a few ideas. Like, "Hey here's some photos. In a perfect world, I'd like my hair to look something like that." He made my hair look EXACTLY how I wanted! I couldn't stop staring at my hair in the mirror afterwards. He also gave me straight bangs, which I know can be difficult to get right. Usually I have to wait at least a week for bangs to settle in after a cut. Nope, they were perfect out the door. At the end of a cut, although it's tempting to have your stylist style your hair into curls or whatever fancy style you're probably never going to do for yourself, I try to just have them blow dry it into how I'd normally wear it. It's the best way to examine your haircut and see how it'll look on the day-to-day. After my cut, Hayden gave it a quick messy blow dry and dabbed on some grooming cream for texture. It was perfect and required no time or effort to recreate. So glad I found my SF stylist on the first try. read more

Well, the haircut was good but too expensive. $ 70 for a 25/30 min. men's haircut. The guy at the desk replied me "You know, that city (SF) is expensive too..", so for the same price in San Francisco you can choose for: 2 Giants bleachers tickets at AT&T Park, 2 tickets for the California Academy of Sciences, 4 cocktails at The Top of the Mark (nice view!), a dinner for 2 at an Italian restaurant in North Beach, one way flight to San Diego, a monthly adult Fast Pass for Muni, etc. (outside SF: 1-day ticket at Disneyland Resort - LA - or 1-day ticket at SeaWorld - SD -). Or choose an haircut here, but don't worry, probably it will be cool. read more

Hands down, best haircut I've ever had. I have some crazy thick, wavy hair, I embrace its craziness and I don't like to have to mess with it. I always say that if I cut my hair I'd lose all my power and so I get kind of paranoid I'm going to lose too much length when I get that annual haircut. However, the prettiest mermaid hair gets boring year after year so I needed to add a little spunk, a little more excitement and some detail, if you will. Alder did some amazing shit where my hair is still just as long, way more healthy looking, weighs about 1/3 of what it did before and it's all curly and poofy and awesome. I seriously have never been happier with a hairstylist. He also cut some side-sweeping bangs that I've never trusted anyone to do before... and lo and behold they look great. I can't even get over it. Alder is the truth. read more

I previously wrote a 1 Star review for Maile and I want to apologize and rewrite this review. Originally, I wrote the review because I came in and asked to keep my hair long, and after the haircut, I felt like the layers were cut too short and didn't know how to style it and was upset to lose the lengh of my hair. I have fine, wavy hair, and it is very difficult to cut, because it seems way shorter than straight hair. After my review, David, the manager contacted me and said I could come in and get some free haircuts with him and apologized and hoped I would return. The manager responded excellently to my concerns. After a few weeks, my hair settled a bit, and even though the layers have lightened my hair a bit, the hair cut actually came out well, giving my hair volume and style that it normally doesn't have. So, it did end up being a good haircut, it was just hard to tell right away. So, I would like to apologize to Maile and Blade Runners for my negative review and I hope to come in again for another haircut soon. The management is excellent and I am glad they care about their cliente. read more

So after I posted my first review, David the owner contacted me, and offered to fix my unsatisfactory haircut. He asked me to come stop by so he could see what the problem was, and offered me a complimentary haircut also. So I did... super awkward at first, but.... he agreed that some corrections needed to take place. so he had Alin fix my haircut... and OMG... what an excellent job!!! I am thrilled. I not only have a great haircut, but it's a hairstyle... done by a professional... and it looks fantastic. Alin did a wonderful job. I highly recommend him. And also, David's approach to customer service is very much appreciated. and p.s what i wanted was a layered, textured, a-line bob... not an asymmetrical bob... and that's what i got after seeing Alin. read more

Bladerunners is fantastic. Been going all the way to the Castro for my precious cuts, and then found this gem right up the street. Lauren was my stylist and she pretty much nailed it. I'm use to high-end cuts but this was different. She cut my hair based on how it grows with some really interesting techniques. 10/10 would go again... Actually WILL go again in 4.5 weeks :) She also did my girlfriends hair, cut and color. Looks incredible. read more

GO SEE ALDER. he's the best! He listened to exactly what I wanted, made recommendations, and then gave me the perfect cut. God bless a good haircut - makes you feel like a million bucks. read more

Mens haircuts-A standard $35 cut for $70. OUCH! So I had my husband go here the first time for two reasons. 1-It was a Yelp deal. 2 It is 2 blocks away. The first and 2nd time he went he was with Jason. He did a nice job and both times it was done at a special price (or as I see it, the right price) then...Jason left. Series of events after phone call: Salon-, "Dear sir we would like to offer you a new guy at 25% off since you are booked with Jason and he left". Husband-" This sounds reasonable to try out a new guy. Sure." Salon-"Hi sir, can we move you to an earlier time?" Husband-"Yes" (Even though he had to leave work early to do so.) Husband shows up, gets haircut and is charged full price. Being the nice guy he is, he doesn't call them out on it. Husband returns. Wife isn't as nice. Wife, "Well that's an OK haircut, but I liked the last guy much better.How much was it?" Husband-"$70" Wife-"Wait what?! Did they give you 25% off?" Husband quivers and debates his reply. Husband-"No" Wife-"Well, you're not going back there. They should keep their books straight." And no, I am not looking for a Stupid Cuts price and cut. I have traveled far and wide for good stylists. Most expensive cut (cut only): $300 Location: Milan, Italy Do it again?: You betcha read more

I've been to Bladerunners twice now, and had both a very good and a very bad experience. Experience #1: I went to Bladerunners for a last-minute cut and color, and was able to get in same day. The owner did my cut, which I generally liked. An apprentice (who no longer works there) did my color, supposedly under the owner's "supervision". My hair had been colored in the past but had grown WAY out. This was pretty visible, and something I told them both. The apprentice used the same formula all over, which resulted in super bright red, very long roots and reddish brown ends. It was not a good look. She also sold me this sealing treatment that was supposed to keep it from fading for 40 washes. Turns out she was using semi-permanent dye, which the treatment doesn't work for. It actually looked a lot better once it faded, so I didn't mind. Experience #2: My girlfriend had gotten a good haircut from Hayden, so I decided to give Bladerunners a second chance. I ended up getting a haircut from Hayden and color from Michelle. Both did a really good job and were generally awesome. I would fully recommend Hayden and Michelle. However, there are still a few things that make it hard for me to give this place more than 2 stars: -The owner supposedly supervised the apprentice, but let her totally mess up my hair and when I asked if it was two different colors, he suggested that it was just the lights making it look that way. It wasn't. -The owner also let his apprentice sell me a treatment that he should have known wouldn't work. $25 for nothing. -Although the website says that coloring from an apprentice is cheaper, I was charged the stylist price because the person who booked the appointment insisted that the apprentice was "really good" and would be supervised. -This is the first place I've gone that doesn't offer free bang trims between cuts. Bladerunners has some really talented people, and I would give them 4-5 stars if it weren't for that first experience. I may go back, but I am still feeling a little ripped off. read more

About a month ago, I walked in (I live a block away) and thought I'd try this salon. Great, I thought. Right around the corner, been walking by for years. I talk to the stylist, a really nice guy. I want a basic bob, slightly shorter in the back, long enough (esp in the front) so I can pull out of my eyes. So, we have a great time. He insists on flat ironing my hair, so, okay, you are the dude. The next morning, combing out my wet hair, letting it dry, I realize I have an 80s shag (worse hair cut for super fine hair), shorter in the front with three clumpy layers. I went back to talk to them about it, but, alas, I had waited past their 'time out' (two weeks)...and front desk person said: I was not present for the conversation (with stylist.) but he is here, if you want to talk to him. I just couldn't do it; admittedly shy, which is why it was hard enough to walk in and ask in the first place. So, I just won't be a patron. I went to Vidal Sassoon, of all places, on Sutter, happened to be strolling by. The stylist totally fixed my hair. I have only one layer to grow in, but she blended and evened it out...and, it was 20$$ less than Blade Runners. Sorry, Blade Runners. I always try to support business in the Haight, but you lost mine. read more

I have annoying hair--- it's straight and heavy and I really can't do much with it at all. Often stylists take out too much weight or not enough, and I leave the salon disappointed. Not so this time. For the first time in quite awhile, I really like my haircut-- my hair was pretty short already, but Janey completely changed the style without taking off too much length. So, thanks Janey! Her cuts are $60 if you're paying full price, which I think is pretty reasonable-- I even got a 25% discount for booking my next cut before I left. Cute salon too- especially the resident bulldog! read more

Michelle rocks! She gives great hair cuts and does great color. The salon highly recommends her as do I! You can see pictures of her work in the picture section. read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - Michelle rocks! She gives great hair cuts and color! Everyone at the salon highly recommends her as do I! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to change my hair for a long time, but had that toe-in-a-pool feeling about it. Like, it would be awesome to jump right in, but what if its really cold and my bathing suit comes off? I finally got up the courage to take the plunge with some assistance from Hawt on yelp's 50% off discounts on this place a week ago. I decided to go all the way - cut and highlight (and yes, I am a guy). When I went in, I was impressed. The staff was polite, and the person cutting my hair took a long time just messing around with it to see how it performed. For about 5-10 minutes we had an informal consultation, where she asked me questions about what I wanted. I was thrilled to hear a stylist that really had an opinion - I wanted to leave the sides and back of my hair longer, but I got talked out of it. Most stylists I had been to before just say "ok" to whatever you want, instead of telling you what you need to look good. For color, I pretty much wanted to just accent whatever style I was going to have, not go all out with blue or anything. I was impressed with her advice here as well - she recommended a slightly lighter shade of brown (expected), but also a black (I have dark brown hair)! I was all in and ready for the experience. I couldn't help feeling like an old lady sitting there with foil in my hair reading International Design, but whatevs. When the foil came off, and the cut was completed, I couldn't believe my eyes. I actually...looked...undorky and cool?! WHOA. As I've worn this style for about a week now, I have to say that these guys really hit the mark. Most of the work was done removing a lot of weight from my hair (badly needed...my hair gets poofy fast). As a result, it can flow in the wind and still fall back into a carefully deshelved mess. With my old haircut, I was using mad amounts of hair spray to stick the style in place, but I've now learned that with the correct cut (like I've received from these guys), I can just let it flow. Bad ass. The color is perfect - it adds definition, but doesn't glare at you. I've already scheduled my next appointment, and can't wait to go back again (and will not mind paying full price in the slightest). read more

I LOVE NIKKI! I place sole credit for 6 of my 10 cool points on Nikki. He always knows what i'm talking about and has ideas of his own. Very edgy and sweet and amazing! UPDATE 7/14/08: I got the black in my hair removed by Masha. She is better than I was expecting! I went from having black hair that I had been self-dying for over a year, to having highlights, low-lights and everything in between with very minimal damage. I've NEVER been able to go from Black to Blond in one step before! A++++ read more

I got red and blonde highlights put into my hair as part of Hawt on Yelp week. Sylvia was my stylist, and she is sweet as pie. It is risky to go to a new salon, so I got antsy in the middle and asked a lot of questions in a high-maintenance manner. Sylvia put up with this, and did a great job on my hair. Thumbs up! read more

I am cheap. I am so cheap that I decided to quit shampoo to save myself $2 a month on Suave. But I can and will again pay nearly $100 to have Alder do my hair right. I have curly, thick hair and I keep it short because I like to literally wash and go (and, well, more like wet and go these days). Anyway, Alder gave me a cut I can handle, looks amazing with almost no effort, and was not pushy about product. I love him. I love my hair. I love my life. I love this place. read more

This review of blade runners is mainly in response to an awful review done by someone who seems to be personally attacking the blade runners salon. I search around on yelp all the time to either compliment, or inform others of businesses in the area that deserve some feedback. I had some free time over the weekend to read reviews and I came across one from a girl (I believe the reviewers name was michelle), that recently posted about an awful experience she feels she had in the salon. Lets get a few things straight yelpers.... If ONE person says a place is dirty, the stylists suck and are only at a junior level, and begins a review with... "I really don't want to be that client..." there's probably a skewed opinion going on. This salon has saved my hair countless times from disaster! They ALWAYS do a consultation in the beginning to gain perspective and touch base with the client (as far as what the clients wants are and what is achievable... not everyone can go platinum blonde from black you know!). I have only received cuts from them, but several friends have been colored and each one turns out beautifully. The cut is always what I want; textured, weight taken out, and precise. The individual stations have comfortable chairs to sit in, a good size mirror to view yourself, and are NOT packed with dust like a previous reviewer (michelle r) had posted. Everything seems clean and tidy at this place, with what I believe are some assistants that sweep up your hair even during the cut! The shampoo bowls are also sparkling clean, which you don't always get. Anyhow .... To sum everything up... this salon has everything you are looking for! I have recommended this salon to many friends and family, go here if you want a great experience and even better cut! Last thing... all the stylists are fantastic at what they do, can give you what you ask for, and they're super sweet about it! read more

You know, there's something to be said for quiet confidence. When someone is really skilled in their profession, they don't have to be condescending, snotty or have an attitude about it. When someone is hip, they don't have to constantly remind you that they are. When someone has real style, it never seems like they're trying too hard. It seems...effortless. And that's what I found at Bladerunners. Don't get me wrong: I really like my current hairdresser, but I was referred to Emily (who used to work for Toni & Guy) by someone who's hair I really like, so I needed to try her hair magic. And she's great. A true professional, not too chatty, not pushy, but uses her expertise to make suggestions. And from the front desk to the shampoo assistant, to the hairdressers working next to our chair, everyone had good hair cuts & color, and everyone was super kind. In a very down-to-earth way. No, they don't offer you wine or tea--though they do offer you water--they don't have a DJ there, they don't host art shows, and they don't claim to be trendy & hip. they just are what they are. Good stylists. And that's what you're paying for. Oh, and reasonably priced, too. $60 for a shampoo/cut/dry read more

I love their haircuts, but the one time I got my roots relaxed, it was all bad. First, the haircuts. The first time I went in was about a year and a half ago. I got my hair cut by Janine who is no longer there. I loved it. She would finish what she'd done so far, and then I'd tell what else I wanted, and she'd do it. It wasn't done until I thought it was perfect. The second time I came in, I got my roots straightened by Seneca and a haircut by Jason. When I came in, I sat in the chair and waited for 20 minutes while Seneca rummaged around in the back. When she finally came out, she told me that even though I'd made an appointment a week in advance, they'd somehow forgotten to get more straightening cream. So I had to come back 2 days later, and they gave me a 10% discount. I got my haircut that day anyway, and it was great. Not as wonderful as my first, but pretty good. So I went back 2 days later to get my roots done, and it took FOREVER. She took her sweet time putting the stuff in my hair, and then forgot about me. If you get your hair relaxed or permed often, you KNOW that it's a time sensitive procedure. She ended up leaving the stuff in my hair twice as long as I ever would have at home. When she finally washed it out and styled it, everything seemed fine - until a month later, when half my hair broke off at the root. It started coming out in locks. I was devastated. My hair's growing back, and it's not that noticeable, but I would never give them any more of my money. It's a shame, because I really love their haircuts. If you need to get your hair relaxed, go somewhere that specializes in ethnic hair. You'll thank yourself later. read more

Love Nash! She made my boring hair look awesome again, and I have been getting compliments non stop all week. She really takes her time to do the cut and color, and is personable and fun. I am so glad I finally found a hairdresser I want to stick with again. read more

Blade Runners Hair Studio - Thank you Nash!! I LOVE it! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Update on EMILY: If you guys love Emily at Bladerunners, check out FAHRENHEIT - http://fahrenheitsf.com/ - her new salon! As of April 5, she will be opening FAHRENHEIT at 1195 Church St. and 24th in Noe Valley. Her hours are 12-8 Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 10-6 on Saturdays. read more

Bladerunners is great! Really clean, chic, and relaxing place to get your hair done. Going to the salon should feel glamorous, but so many places I've been just leave me feeling inadequate with snotty staff and gobs of pretentiousness. Bladrunners is down to earth, and everyone working there is really sweet. I went to Michelle for a root touch-up and she did a lovely job. My personal hair issue (everybody has one right?) is this pesky little cowlick curl in my bangs. Usually when I go in for a haircut/color/whatever, the stylist just goes ahead and sticks a round brush in my bangs, causing the cowlick to stick straight out and drive me bonkers until I wash my hair again. Michelle actually listened when I told her she should dry my bangs straight down so that wouldn't happen. It was really nice to walk out of the salon feeling perfectly styled, and not like I had to run home and redo my bangs. Thanks, Michelle! Bladerunners isn't the cheapest around, but it's well worth the price to feel relaxed and pampered by friendly people who take their time to do your hair right. They also carry Bumble & Bumble, which is my most favoritest brand of hair care products. read more

I've been going to David (the owner) of Bladerunners since the 90's. I trust him to the point where I just go in, sit down, and let him do what he thinks best. I'm picky about my hair (aren't most people?) and so once I find someone who works for me, I stay with them. Thanks David. read more

Last night in Oakland, I found my bit of a sticky situation and since I don't know the city for shit, I was surely screwed like cheap drywall. Randomly, a guy came up to help me and my companion. He swooped us up in his car and gave us a ride home, saving us both from a long and complicated evening. I feel horrible for not remembering his name, but he gave me a Blade Runners card. I vow to find this man again and repay him for his brazen act of awesomeness. I shall never let another human being cut my hair so long as I live in the Bay Area because if Blade Runners is smart enough to employ valiant and friendly people like our 2 a.m. savior, they deserve everyone's business. He wasn't the hero we deserved, but he was the hero we needed. May whatever higher power exists bless and guide you in your life. You are a god among men, sir. read more

I stopped into Bladerunners a couple of weeks ago trying to find someone to fix my short haircut so that I would LOVE it. I was able to get an appointment with Alin. He listened to what I wanted and gave me a GREAT cut. He is also VERY personable and interesting. No weird, awkward boring moments in the chair. The best part - without prompting, my spouse later that day noticed my cut, complimented it and said it looked more like Claire Underwood (of House of Cards) and I was SO ECSTATIC since her haircut is the reason I cut my hair short in the first place several months ago. I actually LOVE my hair short now and plan to keep it short by going to see Alin again and letting him give me another great haircut. Thanks Bladerunners!! read more

I chopped my long hair off at this salon about 10 years ago, of course the stylist that used to cut my hair back then is long gone. I've been wanting to get a new hair style for a while and since I was in the neighborhood it reminded me of Blade Runners. I looked up the review and noticed there were a few stylists that got either really good or really bad reviews. The only one that seemed consistent was Frankie.. So I made the appt. Frankie listened to what I wanted and got it! He took his time with my hair and made sure I was comfortable with the length prior to cutting more. I love, love, love my haircut!!! It's exactly what I asked for. My 5 stars go to Frankie for being an awesome hair stylist. read more