Great cut and color in an ideal location. Can get ramen afterwards and shopping across the street…read more Excellent understanding of color highlights and toning.

I booked an appointment with John to get a haircut on Saturday evening and I loved how my cut…read moreturned out! This salon is by Japan Town SF so parking is a little hard to come by near the salon. I parked a few blocks down and walked. I came to my appointment 15 minutes early and got my hair washed by one of the girls working here. I also got a cup of tea to enjoy while I waited for John to be done with his client. Spectacular service! John then gave me a consultation for my haircut. I said I wanted long layers with bangs and John delivered! The hair cut was exactly what I wanted. John took his time measuring and cutting my hair and ensured that I liked my cut. I asked for my hair to be curled as well and I looked and felt great after the cut! I would recommend this place to get your hair cut & styled! John also does coloring as well so I might come back to get my hair colored.

I've been trusting Michael Madalinski with hair color since 2008. I did move back to Washington,…read moreD.C. for awhile from 2011-2018, but when I returned to SF/San Jose in spring 2018 through spring 2019, it was comforting to be able to pick up right where we'd left off. Michael is the kind of hair colorist (read: artist) who is so well trained - and trains others - that he can break the rules. He'll say things like: "let's add movement" or "let's do a pretty brown". And I just trust. And it always looks beautiful. Each time it's slightly different, and each time I love it. For cuts, Michael initially referred me to Tokyo, who I adore, but now he only does editorial work - though he still has his own salon (https://www.yelp.com/biz/tokyosf-san-francisco?hrid=VOkYv3CdJWOv_KTTpw2QnQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)). Since I was taking Caltrain from SJ to SF in 2018/9, I couldn't commute further, so I asked Michael for recommendations, and he steered me to Brittany! Brittany Sugrue does phenomenal work, and I love chatting with her. She's super meticulous and a perfectionist - with each & every strand. Every cut was even, and she's the only person I trust to remove weight from my thick hair, because she knows how to do it properly - the hard way, not with thinning shears. She trains in London, and she's an expert at precision (see photos). I definitely miss Michael & Brittany, but am grateful they've always fit me in when I boomerang back to SF. *heart* p.s. Summer also does phenomenal blowouts & curls! :)

I received a gift card for this salon a while back. It was defiantly chaotic/ busy that day. At…read morefirst they did good job for a hair cut then that lady walked away and said to stay for a second while she went and got some things. A different lady who might have been some disturbed customer came behind me and said "watch me fuck up this girls hair" started threatening me and completely ruined my hair. Nobody that worked there said or did anything to stop or remedy the situation. It was horrible.

I love everything about it. I love the cut with Tanya. It's beautiful. She does such a beautiful…read moregypsy cut for a curly hair. She's the best Best. I've been doing my haircut for nine years with her. She's awesome.!!

Tanya and FALKOR, the sweetest big-girl dog, are AMAZING. Seriously has to be one of the best, if…read morenot the best, haircuts of my life. I told her I was so bored with my curly hair. That I was open to more bangs and layers, and I told her to do her thing because hair grows back. I told her that I like to wear my hair straight too. She did a dry cut, where I showed up with my hair already washed and dried, so she can see what she's working with. I feel that Tanya really took her time to assess my curls, consider my preferences, and to UNLEASH her creativity. She's an artist. So after some relaxed and easy conversation, she hands me a mirror. Although my hair hadn't dried yet, I knew she had done a good job. It looked like every curl was considered and had its place. She didn't just give me long layers! Hallelujah!!! No, she gave me a playful and approachable (for little old me) haircut. It's not a full on shag, though it has elements of a shag. It's fun and bouncy; I'm able to wear it curly AND straight. So basically, she really listened to me. I appreciate so much that she listened to me AND let her creativity shine. So this woman can do it all! She can give you the rainbow mullet of your dreams or the bounciest, bossiest curly shag. She can also give you something more low key, but full of personality. That's because she has SKILLS and empathy. I told you: she's an artist! Thank you, Tanya! Thanks for making me feel comfortable in your chair; thanks for making me look and feel amazing with my curly hair. I think I'm going to be wearing it more curly than straight, even though I can do both! *bonus: Falkor (iykyk), the dragon dog who looks like a wolf-princess, will be a good girl the whole time. She will show you how to be confident, and she is the sweetest baby* *I will add a picture of what the cut looks like straightened, after I straighten it*

I was seeking a colorist who could help me get my blonde highlights on the in summer and some crazy…read morecolors throughout the year. When salons opened back up in SF I decided it was best to stick close to home. I've been buying hair product at jungle red for years and they were friendly folks so I figured I'd check out their work online. Right away I gravitated to Jen and booked an appointment. Not only was all the safety protocol followed (it was only me, Jen and one other client and stylist across the room and we had masks, hands washed, temps checked, etc) but I was blown away by the service. Jen was lovely and VERY thoughtful in selecting colors, explaining her thought process but also knowing when I wanted her to take charge because honestly, she knows what's she's doing so I trusted! It was truly a luxury to have someone else wash and take care of my hair after so many months of lock down. I felt safe and like I was treating myself to something truly indulgent! I love how my hair turned out and I can't wait until salon's open back up AGAIN so I can return to see Jen again.

I had not been to this salon for probably five years or more and today I had an appointment with…read moreTrevor for a haircut. He was extremely Considerate and asking me exactly what I wanted and then verifying that I did want that he spent over an hour in the Haircut to try and get everything just precise. He even tossed in a tiny neck massage. He was personable, professional, and conscientious, and I don't think anybody could ask for anything more. I deeply appreciate the work he did and his authenticity.

I had the pleasure of having Dominic as my stylist and he is simply amazing! We collaborated and…read morecame up with the perfect haircut and style! Also the products he used smells amazing! Seriously leaving so happy and looking forward to my next haircut by Dominic. Gem of a salon and person!

Demetri fixed my faded out copper back into my usual cool chocolate brown and did such a perfect…read morejob!! Wonderful stylist to talk to and so gentle, highly recommend love the store vibe def will be be back

I've been going to Jenny for over a decade now. When people say that hair matters. This is it! It…read morecan completely change your vibe, attitude and bring out different aspects of your personality. I'm a gal that likes color, variety, and experimentation. I love the adventure and creativity that hair offers and Jenny is the perfect partner to play with self expression. Even the grow outs look cool and interesting. Some days I bring in references, sometimes I let her do whatever the hell she wants. You only live once. Try a different color, go through a bang phase, get the mullet, buzz that undercut, try bullet burns, get a risky euro bowl cut, rock a pompadour, go 80's, attempt finger waves, do something unexpected with those roots, opt for the UV reactive hair dye (it's called acid spill). If you think you're too boring: you're not. Too old? Wrong again. Book an appointment with Jenny and let her get to know your hair and then go on a hair journey.

This review is for Aric (@hairicc), who recently took over Belles and Whistles, though his lack of…read moreprofessionalism makes it hard to tell. I would not recommend doing business with him. I visited to blend a few grays, aiming to avoid constant dyeing. I even brought a photo of a girl with dark hair and blended grays which I attached. Instead, Aric went overboard with highlights, turning my entire head blonde--nothing like the photo. When he offered to add lowlights, I declined, as my initial request had already been grossly disregarded. While I remained calm and professional throughout, things escalated when I approached him about a refund. Aric became irate, gaslighting me by claiming I had "more grays than I realize" and dismissing my concerns as an "identity crisis." His disrespect and argumentative attitude forced me to end the conversation and block him. After paying thousands for a result I didn't ask for, this is unacceptable. Additionally, he has no liability waiver or clear refund policies, either written or verbal. Treating clients this way is a baffling approach to running a business. I feel terrible for the stylists there who are of sane mind and ethics. I attached what I asked for vs what I got. Aric's unhinged texts are comedy and I'd be happy to share those via private message.

Got my hair colored again last month, and this time I added a haircut because it was long overdue…read more Like possibly almost 2yrs overdue. I scheduled the appointment for 10am on a Saturday, and then I got a call where they would do the haircut at 10am, and then the color at 10:30am. My stylist for the haircut was Alexander and he was so nice! He explained every step and made sure I was comfortable as we went along. This was also a dry cut, which I've never had. I was about to take my glasses off, and he asked that I keep them on since I wear them most of the time and he wanted to ensure my haircut would essentially accommodate it. I've never had a stylist ask me that before and it makes perfect sense. So now my hair frames my face well, with and without my glasses. After the haircut was the color with Zoe and it was a relaxing experience. I wanted to fall asleep (I'm the type that falls asleep to ASMR videos especially with combing and wooden makeup sounds). Then it was a shampoo and style with another stylist. I called that day my self-care Saturday, and I felt so relaxed and refreshed after being there for nearly 3 hours. Now that my hair has grown out a bit, it still looks good. I love the layers that Alexander created, which took my now naturally wavy hair into account (my hair has been getting wavier as I'm aging). I feel like my grays aren't blending as well as the color fades. Maybe it's because the new shampoo I'm using may be too good at retaining the color. At a certain angle, it's very apparent where the dye ends and where my grays start. But you'd have to be shorter than me to see it, and I'm pretty short. Overall the color still looks great and tbh I don't think anyone is noticing my gray roots at the moment. The cost of the haircut and color was over $400 with tip. But my hair is still looking fantastic a month in. And this is something I'll probably do twice a year, so it's something I can save up for.

Not always one to go to a salon but I got a treatment from Sheila and am now hooked !!!…read more Can't wait to go back and feel like a million bucks

Priscilla is wonderful. She communicates well and the entire booking process is perfect. I'm super…read morehappy with my hair and feel fabulous

I've never written a negative Yelp review in my life, and I'm genuinely sad to write this one…read more My first haircut with Gilbert was excellent, which is why I returned for a second appointment. He's truly a nice person, and I felt confident coming back. He clearly cares about his clients, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I showed him the same photo of my desired haircut, explained that I wanted it exactly like the first time, and he told me he remembered how he had cut it. However, the result was very different from what I expected. It wasn't just a small variation. The cut didn't resemble the reference photo or my previous haircut. I've included photos in this review, one taken just days before the appointment and one after. What made things more difficult is that thinning scissors were used on my already fine hair, which left me with very little hair. One of the top layers was also cut significantly shorter than the rest, giving it a mushroom-like shape. I reached out afterward to see if we could find a solution. He did apologize, but also mentioned that "there might be something else happening," which seemed to suggest that the issue wasn't the haircut itself. From the photos included in this review, you can see that the change was clearly due to the cut. He agreed to let me come in to see if it could be adjusted, but during that visit, he seemed a bit frustrated. I understand that fixing a cut isn't always easy, but I left feeling discouraged. Now, months later, my hair is still in bad shape. It will take a long time, along with several visits to the hairdresser, to grow back and even out. I don't enjoy writing this, and I know that everyone can have an off day. If you have fine or layered hair, I would recommend communicating very clearly and asking questions before proceeding. I hope my experience is helpful to others, and I truly wish Gilbert continued success.