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.

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.

The Principal Salon is a charming space. I had a major hair transformation with Erin, and I'm…read morereally grateful for her skill and professionalism. She was hella prompt, and clearly knows what she's doing. I truly love my new haircut--it was a big change and she handled it beautifully. I know it was a big job, and I really do appreciate the time and care that went into it! That said, thanks again!! All in all, a nice experience and I'm thankful for the fresh start. Hoping after a wash it feels just right. Thank you, Erin!

My first time. Booked w Jewel. She was 30 minutes late to start my appt. Then rushed and…read moreinterrupted my consultation. I wasn't done showing photos nor was I reassured or that she understood what I wanted. She interrupted my appointment to do a bang trim for someone else in the middle of it. At one point said she was 'not prepared' for my hair. Why not? That's literally her job. She cut it dry, it felt very chaotic. I found this place bc I searched for a razor cut, liked the examples of the work. I expected a wet, razor cut. Scissors are fine too. If I wanted a 'curly cut' or DRY cut I would've searched for that. Couldn't get a decent blowout which should last days this didn't even look good immediately after much less after the walk through SF fog to my car. I tipped 30 on top of the 190 starting price. So 220 total. Plus I come from the north bay and had to drive over the bridge into SF. I have waited for weeks to finally post a review because I really tried to give it a chance but I'm very unhappy I wasted over 200 and couldn't even get a good cut or blowout. My hair is curly but it doesn't need any special treatment it can be cut normally, wet, and can be worn either way, curly or smooth, with a good cut. Once again, a stylist was late, then rushed me, didn't listen, didn't deliver, wasted my time and money, and ruined years of grow out. And I'll have to go back to trimming it myself as these shattered layers grow out to recover the thickness I had. I could have done a better job myself at home. I did not hate what I came in with, i actually liked it. It just needed to be cleaned up and evened out basically. Long layers. Classic. Could not have been a more simple request. She completely overcomplicated things. No idea why she cut it dry, and I did not want that! but she didn't ask or consult me if I was OK with it or tell me ahead of time she planned to do that. But she was perfectly polite n all. Just not at all the skill level I expect of a senior stylist charging nearly 200 for a cut. For that I expect a great blowout to be no problem at all. I expect to walk out feeling confident. I have examples of great past cuts. I wish I had just walked out in the 30 minutes she made me wait. The last cut I had from someone else they were also very late and it sucks that happened yet again. Wasn't sure bc they take cc info upfront and say they charge for late cancels if it was even an option without getting charged. Ought to have been able to get a nice cut and blowout for over 200. Should not have been this complicated or difficult. Also think the so called clean/green products, maybe just don't perform as well as the ones that aren't greenwashed and just focus on performance. They did nothing to give me the moisture or the protection from fog and frizz my hair needs. And the whole time my people pleasing, introvert self was just saying oh yeah thats fine no problem oh yeah cool sounds good i trust you yeah i love it its great thanks! smh Not at all the experience I was paying for, to actually feel pampered and not have to do this job myself. I could've done it myself and been happy with it. I wouldn't have done what she did to my hair myself. the location also leaves much to be desired but thats SF in general the local bums and crazies are to be expected. the search for a stylist that will deliver professional service and results? sadly continues.

My daughter and I have been getting our hair done by Dimitri for years now. He understands exactly…read morewhat you are asking for and gives the perfect advice if he feels something else would work better for your hair. He even took my daughter in AFTER HE CLOSED so he could style her hair for her graduation pictures!!

I went in for a haircut and color with Dimitri. The cut was a little tricky as I have been growing…read moremy sides in after having them shaved down for years. Dimitri listened to my concerns and desires genuinely and with great attention. We discussed the highlights I wanted and he explained the pros and cons so I knew what to expect over time. Both the cut and color came out amazing! It took a while so we had time to chat and enjoy the tunes he had playing in the salon. Experience was 10/10! I will definitely be back!

I really like coming here. Everyone is very professional and the atmosphere is fun and uplifting.read more

I love this place so much and Krista is a hair GODDESS…read more I haven't had a haircut in about a decade because of health and anxiety reasons and decided to take the step and my fiancé reached out to figure out how to set an appointment for me because I was a little overwhelmed by the choices online. They said they could have me in for a consultation same day and after the consultation we made an appointment for me to do my hair with Krista. Oh my goodness. Any anxiety I had went away immediately when I walked to the shop and Krista waved hi to me. Honestly one of the warmest sweetest people I've had the pleasure of meeting AND she is a master of hair magic. She communicated with me throughout, made sure I was happy and comfortable, and let me know what was happening while she was doing my hair. Y'all, I am beyond amazed and impressed with how everything turned out. I have really thick unruly curly hair in my opinion and she tamed it and styled it and I already know even after I wash my hair and do my natural curls, it's going to look amazing. She checked in with me to make sure that the color was what I wanted and when the first time wasn't as vibrant as I wanted she helped me adjust until I was satisfied. Honestly this was the greatest experience I've had this year, if not my whole life with hair. The shop is also gorgeous and immaculate and I know whenever I have any hair-related needs I will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much wonderful staff at Bloom and especially Krista! You absolutely made my year.

I came here a handful of time and tried a couple of girls over a span of a couple of years. They…read morewere both very sweet and gave good service. My reasoning for giving 2 stars is because of what happened on 2 separate occasions. I came in to get my roots redone and I always discuss pricing before we start to avoid what eventually happened. When I was rang up, I was charged an extra $30 without being consulted. The girls who did my hair both seemed uncomfortable to tell me I was being over charged what I was quoted and apologized. I was obviously annoyed and said that price was never discussed or consulted with me before. They gave some reason about needing more hair dye? I thought it was bullshit and it seemed like someone else, maybe the owner, was adding it on without their knowledge and had to deal with the issue of telling a customer on the spot. The whole situation felt off. It's not about the money, I can afford an extra $30. It's about the principle of transparency and professionalism which I think wasn't shown on these 2 occasions. Unfortunately I won't be coming back to this salon which is disappointing because I really liked both girls who did my hair but my experience in the last couple of years tells me this place adds on extra charges, without your knowledge and I can't trust a salon that doesn't lead with transparency or professionalism.

The best place for haircuts. Relaxed vibe, professional stylists, a value for what you're getting.read more

I've been getting my hair cut by Angelina for several years and she's terrific and always remembers…read morehow I like it.

Angelica is a GEM! I have long, thick, coarse, dense Indian hair that is seemingly unmanageable,…read morebut Angelica was able to give me the perfect cut! I showed her a few pictures upon request (I was considering curtain bangs), and together we went through what would and wouldn't be feasible. I was very clear that I'm rather low maintenance with my hair and she took that into account. I never thought I'd pull off bangs, but she did a great job! She also gave me some great advice for my scalp and hair. This was in January, and I specifically asked her to cut my hair in a way that would stand the test of time - and it did! I was running out of time so didn't get a blowout, but I believe it was $10 extra for one. I think was either $35 or $45 (in cash, plus tip). Angelica was very fast and efficient, and doesn't have a booking system. Be sure to call ahead of time for an appointment. Can't recommend her enough if you have thick and/or curly hair!

Sierra is amazing they did an amazing job with my hair I literally could not be any happier!! They…read moretook their time to make sure they knew what I wanted and reassured me before doing any steps! They are very very cool person and had the best vibes the whole time. I 10000% recommend them! If you have a chance to go by to get your hair done ask for Sierra they won't disappoint!

Service was top quality, Sierra did such a great job meeting my needs and expectations! I learned…read moreso much about my hair in the process if you need any help with curly or wavy hair sierra is your girl!!!!!

I have been a loyal client at this salon for five years, but after my last visit with Becks 3.5…read moremonths ago, I will not be returning or recommending her services. During my appointment, Becks made drastic, irreversible changes to my hair without my consent. Despite explicitly knowing my hair history--including recent post-breastfeeding regrowth--and knowing I have naturally thin hair and have always kept my shortest layers at shoulder length, she cut off over 8 inches of length in sections, thinned my hair out to a third of its original volume, and cut top layers to ear-length. The result was a severely thinned-out, top-heavy mullet shape, blended down to a sparse fraction of my original length in the back. I had to stop Becks mid-haircut to ask what was happening when I noticed the heavy thinning and short chops at my ears. When I pointed out the ear-length layers, she took zero accountability and repeatedly pointed to the thin long strands in the back to claim she "kept the length." To make matters worse, during my previous couple of visits with her, Becks charged me full price for dry cuts without a shampoo, wash, or style, claiming this was her standard procedure--which was not the case for the four-plus years prior. I waited over three months to write this review to see if a few months of growth would make it manageable. It hasn't. The damage cannot even be reshaped by another stylist; my only option is to wait a full year for the ear-length layers to grow back. I now have to wear clip-in extensions every single day from the moment I wake up just to feel presentable. After five years of loyalty, I expected far better communication, technique, and basic professional accountability from Becks.

Finally got a chance to get my hair cut by Becks! My hair was incredibly long with split ends and a…read morehaircut was much needed. I gave her my vision and some hair inspo and Becks did her magic and gave me dimension and some umphf to my hair!

Senica is amazing and so talented! I've been going to her for almost two years now and I honestly…read morewouldn't let anyone else touch my hair. I've never walked out of an appointment unhappy. In fact, it's always the opposite. Every time I leave, I feel confident and beautiful. Having someone who truly knows how to do your hair is life changing, and that's exactly what it's been for me. Senica listens to what you want, is honest about the health of your hair, and always sets realistic expectations. She takes her time and makes sure everything is done right. She's also taught me so much about what products actually work for my hair and given me great aftercare tips. Her work is flawless and I actually look forward to every appointment with her. She's put so much time and dedication into her education and building her experience, and it really shows. I recommend her to everyone I know. The photos below are from two different hair appointments.

SENICA has a gift! She brought my curls back after 4 years with the Rezo cut!! Her years of doing…read morehair for the runways for New York Fashion Week and years of experience shows in how she cuts my wild mane! Her Vibe is incredible! I always leave feeling happier, lighter and confident!