Martha did a fantastic job cutting my teen son's hair. Best haircut he has ever had. She listened to what we asked for and took her time to make it look just right. His hair is curly and incredibly thick. She worked some special hairstylist magic on the front where his hair tends to draw together in a big clump, so it doesn't do that anymore. Martha is also a warm and friendly person, who made my son feel at ease. Will definitely be back! read more

I had drove past the old location on 24th St. The business has now moved to 1008 Guerrero St. Martha is amazing! She knows her stuff. I got highlights done by her as well as a flat iron with my ends curled. Not only do you get an amazing hairstyle but Martha is a great listener as well. read more

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Due to the pandemic, I decided to grow my grays while sheltering-in-place. Couldn't trust anybody with my haircut and color so I had to wait until Martha was available. We looked through her Hair Color Swatch Chart and I found the perfect shade of gray that I wanted. After she applied the color, part of my hair turned orange! It might've been from the type of hair color I used before that did not correspond with her concoction. I was at Victor's Salon for 10 hours! A job that would've been done in 3 days but Martha worked on it and fixed it in 1 day. Every hour was worth the wait though. Thanks Martha. read more

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Martha is amazing! She has been doing everything to my hair for almost 2 years now. Just recently she bleached my hair from blue all over to blond blond, put a toner in AND cut it all within about 2 hours. Not only was she quick but I didn't have to loose any length. She knew exactly how long to leave the bleach in without my hair turning to spaghetti. If you want cool tattoos and talk about your latest luxury purchase, this is not the place for you. If you love a great neighborhood business that's not looking to rob you blind, Martha and her team are your people. read more

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Martha is a wonderful hairstylist the best in San Francisco She's very professional , i loved the results of my keratin treatment will definitely be returning read more

This lady who did my hair does the highlights horrible, She changes the prices at this place a lot. She charged me now $160 dollars for a simple highlights before it was $70 I was in shocked. She even cut my hair horribly omg. Don't come here!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Hair + Art Love ya ma.

Martha is the best! pretty sure she is taking clients now

Great styles at a great price They are so friendly and do a wonderful job- and yes they have both Spanish and English speaking stylists read more

I've been coming for a while to get my hair dyed and my haircuts, and I cannot recommend this place enough. Martha is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly. Great place! read more

I tend to avoid haircuts like the plague, but after consistent nagging from my gf, I call Martha. After 2 years, Martha continues to nail my haircut every time and always greets me with a smile. Although I don't live in the mission, I head to Gacela on my lunch break from the financial district, get a cut, shampoo and grab a burrito from El Tonayese in about 1.5 hours. Amazing haircut, shampoo and an incredibly nice stylist = $20 (inc. tip) Burrito = $5 read more

Great customer service from Martha she paid attention to details and my needs. My hair looks amazing and I feel amazing Thank u Martha read more

Gaby is great. She is been cutting my hair for years now. I get a pretty simple hair cut but again, she is been great for years.

Martha is an amazing hairstylist/owner. She does wonders with hair. My mother and I have been coming to this salon for over 5 years. read more

Gacela by Martha - Beautiful haircut and color by martha. My mother and I have been going to her salon for years. She has never dissapointed us. - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Gacela looks like just another hair salon amid a sea of choices. However, the quick service and friendly stylists are what makes the difference. They're friendly and attentive, which makes a big difference if you're somebody who doesn't know exactly what you want. I definitely recommend that anybody who lives around the 24th St. Bart station check this place out! Just give them a call first - sometimes they'll close up shop if business is slow or they're understaffed for the day. read more

I stopped here by accident, I was looking for a place to do highlights and needed to get them done ASAP, I was very lucky to come across a place like this, service was amazing, the owner and the rest of employees made me feel very welcome. Everything was good, really like their professionalism and the best was the price. Price was very reasonable, I have a very long hair and was quoted in other places twice of the price that I ended up paying here. I will continue coming here and really recommend everyone to try this place. read more

Came here for a cut last week and this is definitely a great find. Thanks yelpers! Martha (the owner) was welcoming and gracious when I walked in. They fit me in for a cut without a problem and I was getting a wash in nothing flat. Maria actually did my cut and despite the fact that I gave her almost no direction (I had the WORST headache - completely unrelated but it kept me from sharing my thoughts as well as I might have) she gave me a solid cut. This is definitely a local gem. Not a super fancy, high end salon that is more about being edgy than providing service. This is the type of place where everyone knows eachother because they've all been coming for years. Thank you! read more

Busn has been here 20+ years. Martha is great. Very fast and friendly. Although she's fast you almost always have to wait. Even if you have an appointment. They also do waxing. They always offer you coffee/tea. Parking is a nightmare cause it's 24th Street all metered. The busn itself could use a remodel but I guess that would make the prices go up. No receptionist so it's usually Martha answering the phone. Women's hair cut is around $30. Men's approximately $20. Highlights $150+. This is just to give you and idea not exact cause it varies from person to person. There's a few other stylists all just as good. Antonio does mostly men's cuts but he is really good. He takes his time and is very professional. He helps Martha sometimes when she's real busy. He does a fantastic job with blow outs. Maria is also there. Speaks mostly Spanish but she's just as good. Don't judge a book by its cover she knows what she is doing. She good with the kids cause she can cut fast so they don't get restless. There's a new man working there now. I don't anything about him so I won't comment. Overall, great place! They just increased the rent so the prices have gone up. Don't blame them but I probably won't be going back too soon. read more

Martha has been coloring and cutting my hair since 1997. She is the best!!! She always knows exactly what I want. She is amazing. I highly recommend Martha. I had the works done on my hair. read more

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A good haircut at a reasonable price is not that easy to find in this town. I found it at Gacela! read more

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I love getting my hair cut in the mission. It's so darn cheap. Hair cuts are one thing where the amount I pay is not correlated at all with the quality of the cut. I've paid out the ears for terrible haphazard cuts and gotten huge bargains on incredible cuts. So my strategy has just been to find a cheap place that is consistently good and stick with it. And this place is it! They're always very polite and there is hardly ever a line. If you go during the day on a weekday you are almost guaranteed to get right in a chair. They take their time and make sure they do a good job before sending you on your way. One thing you should note is some of the hair cutters don't speak a lot of english, so if you have to explain anything complicated to them, this might not be your place. My hair is pretty simple to cut, so I can't speak for anyone looking to get anything complicated done. read more

Antonio has been cutting my hair for around 3 years and has done a great job, would highly recommend. Staff is very warm and welcoming. read more

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As a caveat to my review, I am a swimmer. and we all know how good chlorine can be for one's hair. Just to give you an idea of how jacked up I had let my hair get it, it had been about 6 months since I had a proper hair cut, and my uneven crackly ends were mocking me at every turn. I have thick strong hair naturally, so I was able to get away with this damage longer than most, however my head was still looking a hot mess for about the past month or so, hence my "up-do" phase of 2008 Anyway I had been stalling on a hair cut, because I have generally been dissapointed by some of the services I've received at various salons around the city. I don't like dropping $70 on a hair cut, and feeling like I walked out of a Supercuts. That and the hard sell on products had left me gun shy, with split ends, and a desperate need for some hair-help Although I am generally a logical person in many areas, I do tend to make impulsive choices based on vibe, and other non-scientific methods. This was the case last night when I walked past Gacela's salon on my way home from work. My need for a hair cut had become almost obsessive, yet I could not bring myself to drop a load of cash on some unknown spot and stylist. I had finally had it, and walked into the clean, well-light Gacela's (my hair may have let out an audible sigh of relief at that moment). First thing out of my mouth to the very approachable owner Martha "I need help, can you please cut my hair?" She accomodated me right then and there, and I was sent on over to the very sweet and capable Maria who was to do the actual wash and cut. Maria was really sweet, but a bit quiet at first until she found out I could speak Spanish. After that we chatted throughout my appointment about my upoming vacation, and life in San Francisco. Maria totally listened to what I wanted to do with my hair, and did not give me a heart attack by cutting too much off. The end result? This is literally one of the best haircuts I've been given ever by anyone, and all for $20. I am going to go back on a regular (as in not 6 months from now) trim, and am even considering cheating on my usual spot for my Japanese Thermal Straightening. I highly recommend coming here if you need a nice hair cut for a nice price. Don't be scared of the hood, or think you need to speak Spanish to come here. read more

Martha and company will get you sexy on the budg'. You can't beat this place for price, fun and results. There's truly no reason to bother trying to get a haircut anywhere else. read more

Martha is amazing! She has done my hair for years now. She is the only one I trust to touch my hair, especially with the important stuff. She dyed my hair and then styled it for my wedding last August & I LOVED it. She is very knowledgeable about her work, you are definitely in good hands when you go to Gacela. The price is extremely reasonable as well. I've gotten so much done to my hair that even Martha herself has told me that I shouldn't do something that will harm my hair more. She truly looks out for her clients and their hair =) read more

This is a great hair salon! Martha works wonders on my hair every time and does exactly what I want every time! I brought my mom this time and she loved it as well. I have only ever gotten my hair done by Martha per recommendation and I'm so glad I did. She's great with highlights, knows how to style, and is very up to date! Speaks both Spanish and English. read more

This place sucks!!! These ladies don't know what they are doing!!!!! They charged me $25 for a haircut, the lady didn't even dry my hair and had the audacity to tell me my hair was beautiful when she didn't even dry it and literally let me walk out like that! Do no throw away your money!!! read more

Martha is a doll, she is so professional, pleasant, and sweet. I only get my hair cut with her. Her hands are gifted!!!! My whole family goes there! read more

I met Martha through my job. She is amazingly talented and always pleasant to chat with. She has done my hair in many different ways including using bleach and no damage! Great at color cuts and styling. Highly recommend her she is the best! read more

Martha is the best at bringing my hair back to life! My hair feels so much healthier every time I leave Gacela... A trim and a treatment is exactly what you need if you're dyeing your hair regularly. Martha gives me the best layers with so much body and volume without having to loose my length. I've never left unhappy! Thank you Martha! Xoxo read more

I've been going here for 5 plus years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else! Martha has been cutting my hair for so long and I only trust her because she knows how to cut and style my thick curly hair every time! When I want to try something new with my hair, I ask her opinion and she makes it work and sometimes even look better than I imagined! She is kind and has so much knowledge and expertise with hair. If you want to try something new or need a great cut, go to Martha! read more

Marta was recommended to me by one of my students. I will have to give her extra credit! My haircut is fabulous.

I'm a college student and have been going to Gacella for about 3 years now. I always get my hair cut by Martha and she is wonderful! Whenever i come in to have my hair cut (i have thicker hair) we always talk a little before hand about what i want and i usually blend a mix of styles. She does a GREAT job catering to my needs and i am very particular. A couple of months ago i had the crazy idea of cutting my own bangs (i cut them SO short) and immediately regretted it. I went to Martha and she made it so that i could once again walk in public. She seems to be very experienced and has does an exceptional job at realizing the vision you have for your hair (which is what i often do). Her experience also really pays off when you don't exactly know what you want so she will recommend something. This place is also REALLY inexpensive!($15, However i am a male) We have developed a very good relationship and she always seems to be genuinely interested in me, shes very down to earth. I RECOMMEND GACELA! & especially Martha! I don't go anywhere else to get my hair cut, period. read more

Perfect cut! Gacela took such a good care of me! She is sweet and listens to your needs, i would definitly come back next time and advise anyone to go! read more

I am a senior citizen but not interested in sticking with the same old hairstyle. Thanks to Martha's artistry I had purple and teal hair (she angled it so it looked like a peacock wing) for quite a while and now I changed hairstyles again and of course I am really happy. She listens to what I want and actually does it! My confidence in Martha makes it fun to try to new things cause I know it will never, ever be a bad cut. read more

I have been going to see Martha (the shop owner) for a number of years. She always gives me a fabulous cut at a great price. I am very picky about my hair and have never found anyone who is as consistent as Martha. She is knowledgeable and very up to date on the current styles and procedures. Don't be fool by the neighborhood. This place is top notch!! read more

Martha was amazing!!! I showed her a picture of the color I wanted, and she gave me exactly what I asked for. I went from dark brown hair to silver fox locks!! So happy with the outcome!! read more

Go here, save money, look great, get great service, make new friends! I've been going to Martha since this place was opened. Their overhead isn't as high as other places since they've been there forever which turns into savings for you. I send everyone there even Luke F. that just rated and he couldn't be happier! Martha is the best!!! She's fun, fast and gets you going! Been to the fancy places and I find that I'm not getting my moneys worth. I usually get a fade here or at Brothers Barber shop, but If you're a female, you'd give her 5+ stars. I always meet sweet and hot girls when I come here so that's always a plus. The mission has that flavor that you can't find in any other neighborhood. Last time I was there, a lady came in selling tamales and of course I had to buy some! Home made and delicious baby!!! mmmm! This place is bilingual so come and learn some Spanish. Call to make an appointment! This lady works on 3 people at a time sometimes, seriously she's a rock star!!! She takes walk ins, but you'll wait at least 3 hours. read more

This review is long over due. I have been going to Martha for a couple years now and she is fantastic. She is super talented and is as nice as they come. I am always happy with the results. Her staff is very friendly as well. read more

Marta is so nice and is always great to support local and small business like this. If you want to have a great haircut for a reasonable price, don't doubt it! You don't need to pay $100 for a haircut when you have Marta in town! read more