I have been going to Kim's For Hair for 30+ years and have never been disappointed. It's walk-in but if you're not one for waiting, call for an appointment. Both sisters are sweet and very attentive to your needs. Little Kim is great for the traditional cuts/trims but if you want something a bit more trendy or edgy, ask for Big Kim. It's a wonderful neighborhood shop where you're instantly treated like family. read more

Kim For Hair - Hair cut, layered, and styled by Big Kim for a Maui trip and Hula lessons. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

My family and I have been getting our hair cut at Kim for Hair for decades at this point! I like that it's a shop run by two sisters and they're both very sweet, friendly, and caring. I can go years without seeing them and they still remember me when I walk in and ask how my family is. Their prices are extremely affordable. They work fast and give a nice cut. If you're looking for something fancy and expensive, this is not the place for you, but if you want your hair cut for a good price at a sweet family business, this is your place! read more

***AVOID! THEY WILL HURT YOUR CHILD!*** We took our son here after school for a pretty simple, easy haircut. We tried this place because it was conveniently located. NEVER AGAIN! They tore up our son's neck during the haircut and he left bleeding with scratches (see pictures)! They obviously did not know what they were doing despite advertising that they take children. Crazy part is that our son is 8 and doesn't move around or anything. The place we normally frequent for his haircuts is always a pleasant and painless experience. That's on us for deviating from that. This place deserves negative stars and we hope people read this review before taking their children here. Horrible. read more

Kim For Hair - My 8-year-old son's neck after a haircut here...avoid this place at all costs. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my go to for routine haircuts. Both sisters, both named Kim are awesome at cutting hair. Price is excellent and they're really good at quick 10-15 min haircuts to get you in and out. They always remember what haircut I like even though I change it up on them once in a while. read more

Kim was friendly and did a great job. No appointment needed, which is very convenient. And, the price was right.

Like that they are friendly, fast and good price!! I get simple hair cut for men and it's always good.

I was a walk-in on a Friday mid-afternoon. Kim gave me a very good haircut just the way i wanted it after showing her a picture of what I was going for. She gave me a very reasonable price as I didn't have a lot of hair due to menopausal hair thinning. Kim was friendly and gave me good tips on how to care for my hair. Parking was pretty easy and she and the other beautician were both wearing masks. The place is clean and well lit. I will definitely be coming back. read more

It has been over a year ever since I made my first 'adventure' detour to Kim for Hair and I must say...I am loving it. The new bob definitely brought lights to my face and many compliments (though my mother hates it terribly). For the price that they are charging, I have the best hair dresser in town without breaking my bank every 2 months. Thank you chi oi!! read more

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Kim is awesome! I love her! Her work is amazing!! She will cut your hair exactly as you instruct her to. read more

No appointment, no problem, no waiting! Kim started with me right away. Nice shampoo, blow dry & curling iron, nice styling & out the door $25 and a nice tip for all her help with my hair. Stop by and see for yourself read more

Best prices in the city for an incredible cut. Everytime I go in she fixes my hair exacrly as I want it and on too of that she is super sweet. 10/10 read more

Very nice ladies. Great sisters duo. Always do a good job. I've been going to their salon for more than 20 years now and still coming back. read more

Ms. Kim was kind, skillful, and thorough with her haircut job! I will consider returning again.

I came here around closing time for a last minute haircut because I had my senior portraits to be taken the next morning. I described the style I wanted, a side sweep with lots of layers like many HK stars. She got the cut perfectly without any references or pictures. She also taught me the proper technique to keep my bangs curled and swept to the side. My hair doesn't get in my eyes and I have to strain my neck to throw my bangs back. :) read more

I found this place approx 2 years through my friend who used to go here. Thought I give them try since the lady that I used to go on Clement Street never seems to listen to my request and I always ended up leaving the place with shorter bangs than anticipated. There's 2 sisters that works there. I get my hair cut by Kim (the older sister) who does a good job on my hair. I like the fact how she uses scissors to layered my hair vs one of those barber type of razors that leaves your hair with split ends afterwards. So far, I have no complaints. Expect to listen to Vietnamese music videos cause they have that blasting most of the time that I was there. They listened to the way you want your cut and the price is reasonable. It cost me $20 for my long hair ($15 cut and $5 tips). read more

I have been coming here for quite some time; even after moving to Oakland. They are very good at cutting hair and very cheap. I tried looking for a replacement near my apartment in Oakland or near work, in San Francisco, but their prices are outrageous and they are not as good. My hair is not too complicated, and I don't think I should pay more than $15 for it. Kim's knows what l need and they no longer ask how I like it. They are fast and reliable. I always walk away happy with my haircut and have enough money to eat next door. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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Well, I've been coming here for 4 years now. In my opinion, the skinny sister cuts my hair better! They do, do nice cuts though! The last time I got my haircut here, I asked the big sister to trim my bangs and THIN out my hair..instead she cut like 1 inch off my bangs and she ended up cutting another 2 inches on the back of my hair when I asked for a thinning of my hair.. I would say that it's pretty cheap and nice. read more

I'm bumping up my stars in an upward rounding. The minus star had been for the lack of cleanliness and the datedness of the shop. But I realized that many of my five star picks also fall into that category. And on our last trip I noticed the old, broken chairs had been replaced. Over the past year, the Kim sisters have been even nicer to the three of us. They've taken a special interest in our baby, fawning over him when we arrive. And insisting on giving him a quick trim, then refusing any payment. (He is cute though, isn't he!) read more

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Quick cheap cut. That's all. Kim is better at cutting my really thick, wavy Asian hair than most people - I HAVE THICK WAVY HAIR - why can't those people at the $100/cut froo-froo places get it? I have no money to waste on people who think they can layer me properly - it will come out 1.5 inches shorter (don't wet cut) and off and no, I don't want an asymertical bob - it will turn into a helmet. My hair is NOT THIN, and NOT STRAIGHT. I feel like a husky gay man trying to come out. Kim remembers me, my mom, who my best friend is and I don't even go there more than 2x a year. So she and the sister are cool. Disclaimer: I have control issues with cutting my hair - I wack at it myself sometimes, especially when emotional. Or those 5 times I thought I wanted bangs. So this is how it goes. I have never felt judged or silly. Coming in is quite cool. I wouldn't leave 6 inches of hair anywhere else. read more

What I wanna say is you get what you buy. Affordable? Yes but do not expect you would get sort of "service". I was asking her suggestion about hairstyle and she just responded "just $12, if you wanna style, go somewhere else" I was asking for use the restroom after the haircut, "pay me first and do not wash your hair in the restroom..." I don't need this kind of attitude and I don't think I will come back because she doesn't quite enjoy serving her customers. read more

Had haircut here twice long time ago. Both times she messed up my hair. I told her. Very simple. I want a mushroom hair. Mushroom. Got it? She cut and cut and cut. Oops. Left does not balance with the right side. So cut more on left. Now left is too short. So cut more on right. At the end I received sort of like a soldier's hair cut. Very short. Then the second time I went I reminded her again. This time please do not cut it too short. Mushroom again. You understand? Mushroom. And guess what? She did what she did the first time all over again. I was so angry I just said "Stop cutting!" I paid and I walked out with an unfinished haircut. The right side is longer than the left side. Somebody else needs to finish the mess she made. read more

I've been going to Kim for Hair for about 25 years. I am very picky about my haircuts and I've always walked out of there very happy with my haircut. The two Kim sisters each have their loyal followings and their prices are very reasonable, particularly given the quality of their haircuts. Kim is fast and she quickly understands what I want. She is wonderful!! read more

About a month ago i cut my hair and i paid $45 bucks!! yeah $45!! the place where i cut it at wasn't bad at all.. he took the time with my hair, sectioning it as he cuts. BUT it didn't turn out the way i wanted! i just wanted a bob A-line look. So in less than a week of having a $55 (with tips) haircut, and complaining that its too long cux i look like some old fashion Chinese girl from the 80's, my friend suggested me to try out Kim For Hair. Kim's sister cut-ted my hair, the cut was fast .. and it was EXACTLY how i wanted it! i loved it so much and had so many compliments! the way She cuts my hair was like magic! chop chop chop... Wallah! I'm done! =) both of the ladies (Kim + sister) are really nice and boy.. the conditioner smell so good!! They have the price of Chinatown Salons.. which i really think they should raise it up a bit =) but I'm happy with the outcome! I'll be back in a few months. read more

I've been wanting to write a review about this place for awhile and now I will. Horrible staff, did not bother to show me my haircut at the back of my head. They rushed my haircut and left my hair uneven. Never going back again. These people do not care about my haircut, they just wanted it done with. I need a better hair stylist who actually take their time cutting my hair and show some darn effort. Was it too much to ask for? Never going back again. btw, I gotten my hair cut by both sisters, both bad experiences. read more

Walked in to get a quick haircut. Nothing fancy just to cut off all my split ends. Mind you that my hair isnt long - mid back. I asked how much she said for, shampoo, haircut, blowdry stylr 35.00. I told the lady no just a haircut she said okay - come on (because they were closing soon at 3:00 or so) I didnt follow her and I asked how much for the haircut she saud $35.00. I said what $35.00 for a haircut and said oh hell no. My thoughts were 1. She is racist (becayse i look latina but really Iam hawaiian 100% born and raised in Hawaii) 2. Damm lady if you charging that much for a haircut you can step up your game in your salon 3. What a rip off. Well I ended up going somewhere else 19.00 beutiful haircut and 10 minutes in the chair. read more

Started coming here years ago when I was going to school to these two vietnamese sisters who have been cutting hair for at least a couple of decades. They put in a lot of detail work which I appreciate and their prices have remained pretty constant which is a bargain for what you get. Great service and affordable prices make this a winner in my book. read more

This place is known to cut your hair really fast (literally like 7mins) and also for a very cheap price. But there are reasons why they charge so little. The lady who cut my hair seemed to not care but seemed to pay more attention to the customer next to me who spoke vietnamese. Instead of facing my chair towards the mirror like most salons (so i can see my face), she faced it in a slanted position so she could talk with that customer. I wouldn't have cared how she cut my hair (she could have even cut my hair while sitting on my lap or faced my seat backwards) IF she only paid more attention. but as you read many of these reviews below that gave a low rating, you will notice the statement "uneven hair". This statement is very true, my haircut was rushed and there was many strands of hair sticking out. I had to cut my hair myself when I got home. HOWEVER, this place is very cheap so if you generally look messy, you probably wont complain about whatever haircut she gives you. I usually never write a review on yelp. Only times I write a review is to WARN others. Reasons why the haircut is cheap: 1) will rush your haircut 2) won't spend much time looking at your hair 3) will cut your hair within 10 minutes 4) did i say will rush your haircut 5) seriously will rush your hair cut 6) Will barely touch the scissors ...seriously !!! 7) will cut your hair really fast My hair was cut by the skinnier lady. read more

We took our kojapapino baby girl for her first hair cut today. She's the Asian Boo MonsterInc., just how we wanted. We love the Kims, been coming her for ages and will continue to come back til they remain open. read more

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Short and simple. That's how I like my hair and my hair salon. When I am in a hurry for a hair cut and don't have time to waste, I swing by Kim for Hair. I went in for a quick hair cut as I have a wedding to attend this weekend. I walked in and already saw three people waiting. That is definitely a good sign of a good place, but not for me as I was in a hurry. Kim (in the first chair) always cuts my hair well. She got through the wait list pretty quickly and got to me. It took her 15 minutes to cut my hair and cost me 13 bucks (tip included). No complaints here. Good neighborhood place. read more

This isn't the fanciest place to go and get your haircut, but for $10 its pretty awesome. The shop is run by two sisters, both appropriately named Kim, and they're both very sweet. They give fairly quick haircuts from 7-15 minutes and of course offer all the other services a hair salon offers; cut, shampoo, dye jobs, etc. I don't know how much a girl would enjoy going here as its a small business that doesn't give the pamper yourself appeal most salons have. But for a guy that wants to get in and get out, its perfect. Location is conveniently not too far from San Francisco City College. Parking is however metered on the street unless you find a spot in the local neighborhood. Neighborhood parking is also restricted to a two hour limit, but its free and more than enough time. read more

I've been coming here for 5 years. The haircut price is a bargain especially being in SF. The incredibly low price may turn some people away but low price does not always equal bad quality. You can get a perfectly good quality haircut here as long as you explain what kind of haircut you want. I live in the East Bay now but I still stop by here to get a haircut whenever I'm around the area. Thanks Kim! read more

I have had enough of maintaining my long hair, it was too much work and honestly, I wanted a change. I simply googled if there were any salons near the place I was supposed to meet a friend up and that's how I ended up getting a whole lot of my hair being cut off. I went in and asked how much was a hair cut, $15 isn't that bad. I sat down and talked to the hairstylist and asked her to cut my hair short but not short enough that'll fly away and be hard to maintain. I walked out of the salon with barely a dent in my wallet and a haircut that I love. read more

Since 1993 when they 1st open for business, i have been a customer/client ever since. Happy and satisfied with the consistency. I've had various hairstyle preferences over the years and they did it precisely as i specified. Friendly attitude and pricing is very reasonable compared to others. If i ever move out of the city or out of state i would gladly and definitely travel to get a haircut from Kim for Hair. read more

I came in here about a month ago to get a trim-my split ends were out of control! I asked her (the larger Sister) to take ONE INCH OFF, and cut me some sweet ass bangs. I'd had fully longish hair (midway down my back) for about 6 months now, trying to grow it out for my wedding so I wouldn't have to get a weavveee (eeew!). Needless to say, without my glasses on I can't see anything, and she cut off about 3.5 inches of my hair. I almost freaked out when she handed me my glasses and a hand mirror. I've been growing this mane out for a year and a half and she basically set me back about 5 months (my hair doesn't grow that fast). My bangs look like I cut them myself :( The cut was cheap, quick and she told me all about where to go for good Pho in the area, but I certainly won't be going back. This is definitely not the place to go for anyone who wants a real haircut or design, but is probably perfect for guys who want a quick fade. Lesson learned, a one inch trim is gonna cost me about $40 in the future... read more

I haven't visited a barber shop in like FOREVER, reason was because I'm super duper afraid of people screwing up my hair. However, this time I decided to visit a barber because I was desperate to cut my hair into a bob and that's something you can't do easily on your own. Therefore from reading all the reviews from here I decided to visit Kim for Hair. I went in without an appointment and I only had to wait 10 minutes. When it was my turn Kim asked me how I wanted her to cut it so I told her I wanted a bob and I showed her my old pictures of when I had the bob and she took action without any questions. She was very fast yet meticulous, it only took 10-15 minutes. I walked out the door paying only $15 and some tips. She was very kind and professional, I was fairly quiet so we didn't really chat at all, haha, but she was super duper cool. I got a lot of compliments on my hair and I'm in love with short hair all over again. If you want a perfect bob, go to Kim for Hair! You'll love it as much as I do :) read more

$10 haircut in less than 15 minutes. What else can you ask for? Well, it's not the greatest place to get a haircut, but it sure is all good in my book. read more

I've been going here for about 4 years. Although it's not fancy, and the hair could swept off the floor more often, I am so satisfied with my haircuts that I'm still going to give 5 stars. Everyone seems friendly, there isn't any "attitude" here. I prefer to just sit quietly and Kim and her sisters seem to enjoy chatting or no-chatting. Kim is good at following my instructions about how I want my hair done (long bangs & bob) and I am constantly getting compliments on my haircut. I am almost embarrassed at how little I pay. Even tipping double the cost is still a bargain. Parking on the side streets (not on Ocean) is free & easy. read more

I've been going to Kim for over 15 years now. I stopped seeing other hairdressers after meeting her. I trust her with all my heart for all my hair care needs. Even my husband and sons get their haircuts from the talented and humble sisters:-) read more

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I guess I shouldn't expect much from a $10 haircut and my hair is a pretty easy #1 buzz. Unfortunately I was left with quite a few missed hairs requiring a touch-up by the wife when I got home. Also, this place is pretty dirty - when the stylist opened the drawer to get the right sized clipper blade the drawer will filled with pieces of hair, GROSS! read more

Pretty terrible service and haircut. She rushed through it trying to cut my hair as fast as she could. When I wanted it a bit shorter she groaned and just shaved everything flat around to speed it up. Not gonna come back read more