Did a really great job and is reasonably priced. Still blows my mind what other barbershops charge for a men's haircut. Ivy did a great job on my hair and I'll be coming back! read more

Jonathan gave me a horrible haircut!! (I think that's his name?? He's bald.) I asked for smooth layers and not too much texture. Everytime I asked him to correct something he seemed annoyed. I got home and this is what my hair looked like. I even asked him multiple times if he could work on thick hair like mine. He assured me he's done thick Asian hair before. But he did such a bad job. read more

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Came here for a last minute woman's haircut a few months ago and have been relying on Ivy to maintain my bob ever since! Simple, no frill spot but offers friendly, reliable and quality service! read more

The lady who works here gave me a great haircut. She was very nice and felt like she took her time. $40 or $45 out the door isn't too shabby in the city! I will be back. read more

Been here twice and will definitely be back! Johnathon is amazing, he truly takes his time and pays so much attention to detail. From just one picture I showed him, he was able to recreate the hairstyle I wanted with perfection! On top of that, the price is in my opinion the best in North Beach if not in San Francisco as a whole. Come check this place out! read more

Ivy is incredible! She transformed my overgrown, straight-edged hair into the gorgeous long layers I was looking for. I showed her a couple of inspo photos and she nailed it. Would highly recommend Ivy for anyone looking for an affordable and high quality women's cut! read more

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The ladies at this shop are the sweetest! I've been out of the Yelp game for the last several years but felt the need to provide a glowing review for an up and coming business. Not only was my fade clean, I couldn't be happier with my lines. The whole experience was incredible.. especially at a very reasonable $30 / cut. This is really one of the several gems in SF and Kim provides an incredible value. Definitely will be back! read more

I would never think I ever may be so upset about my hair cut . I have pretty simple haircut and curly hair , which almost Impossible to mess up. Its the reason why i do not go to pricy barbershops and support small hairstyles salons. Never in my life I left hair-saloon so upset. The hair lady, Aivee or Iava , smth like this, has no idea how to do hair. She is as much incapable as she is impolite People, I beg you, if you wanna do hair at this place, make sure she is not your hairdresser. I asked her to do fade and cut my hair just a little bit to refresh them. 3 times (!!!) I showed her pictures what i want to get . I asked her twice " Do you know how to do fade!" Moreover, she refused to shampoo my hair after all because of COVID-19. Seriously? U have been doing my hair for last 30 minutes and now "Covid"? I understand that this place might have a lot of locals and regulars, who do not give the damn how they look like, or may be others hairdressers are great. But if you need haircut right now, please , go somewhere, if u do not want to look like a garbage can (((( I feel very uncomfortable sharing my pics here, but it's better to see once. read more

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An A+ haircut with some of my favorite ladies in town! I've tried out a few hair salons as I moved around the city but I finally found my go-to. I've ranged from paying $10 for a haircut to $70 and this is by FAR the best quality/value ratio I've had. Kim - thank you for your attention to detail, flexibility and care for the style I was going for. You have found a loyal customer! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a consistent, high-quality, personalized haircut for a great price. read more

I've been coming here for a few years, followed Ivy from Tony's when it closed. Fantastic no frills spot for my cuts

Love this place. The new owner (Ivy) of this salon is someone whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for a long time. She has many years of experience cutting hair and she knows how to layer and sculpt your hair into a masterpiece. I haven't had a haircut this great in years! You do get what you pay for. Thank you so much, Ivy. I didn't think a haircut could make me feel so good inside and look so good from the outside. Two thumbs way up! Her associate is a man with an artist's touch. I saw one of his cuts that made the man look like someone out of Gentleman's Quarterly magazine or better yet a movie star, I kid you not. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the results getting your hair styled from either one. This little nook is clean and has fantastic natural light that comes in through the big picture window on Columbus Avenue. Perfect light for the artists that practice their timeless craft. This place rocks the block. read more

Been going here for years and am super happy with the haircut and the service. Ivy beats the competition when it comes to value and style.

Jonathan is a master haircutter. He works fast but with precision and he knows how hair falls. I have been following him everywhere he goes for over a decade. I have thick slightly curly hair. He did it beautifully when it was layered and does it beautifully now that it is longer. He does men's hair really well too. I know men who have followed him from salon to salon, too. He has a great eye. His prices are beyond reasonable. $40 (plus tip) for a full head of female hair. Nice human being, too. I have never been disappointed with his haircuts, and that is saying something as it can be hit or miss with $200 cutters. I usually park on the slope of Russian Hill, where there is free two-hour street parking, and walk 10-15 minutes downhill from Jones to Columbus. In the mornings there are lots of spaces up there. It's always fun to be in North Beach and watch the older Asian ladies doing T'Ai Chi and dance and fan exercises in Washington Square. read more

Ivy did a great job cutting my teenage son's hair. He has lots of thick hair (and is disabled with difficulty sitting still) and she took her time to be sure it looked great. read more

Great place & very affordable. Ask for Ivy. Been there twice, never disappointed. Best cut I've had in the 28 years that I've lived in San Francisco!! read more

I just whent to Kim's for the first time. I had long hair that I had been growing out for a while and just wanted it cleaned up. I told ivy that I just wanted a trim and too keep it long and she ended up cutting most of it off. Not what I wanted at all. And after a year of growing out my hair it was a bit of a bummer for it to all be gone. She also left the back longer than you would on the type of hair cut she gave me (probably because I told her I wanted it long) and it looks like a mini mullet. If you want a hair cut that is at all styalish and not a basic "military" cut, I would not go here. I also got jabbed with scissor twice... I will not be returning again. read more

Shout out to Ivy for the fire haircut! I didn't expect much more than a regular cheap cut coming here but my fade was A1. Def recommend

Best barber I've ever had. Excellent rates, excellent cuts, and all round kind people

Walk ins welcomed! Get exactly what you want - a great cut at a great price with a friendly local. Love this neighborhood. What a great find! read more

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I have been coming to Kim's since 1990; my joke is that while I have been coming here for 25 years, I haven't spoken to her in 15 years (I get the same cut each time). Pretty simple guy, #4 on top, #2 on the sides, finish off with scissors. I once asked Kim given how long I had been going there, where I ranked in terms of her customer history. Right off the bat, she told me I was ranked #6. My first thought was, please give me the names of #'s 1 - 5 so I can knock them off and rise to #1. So, if you are looking for a cheap, basic, reliable cut, and know what you want, this is the place to go. If you are looking for something a bit more stylish, someone that can present some ideas/options, and get a full service salon benefits (not that there is anything wrong with that), you will want to look elsewhere. read more

Customer service and expectations were met. COVID guidelines met. Everything was done in a timely manner. Will definitely be coming back (: thank you Ivy!! read more

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Love this place! Johnathan is the best. Never disappointed by a haircut here. Definitely recommended.

I love that Ivy accepts reservations. Haven't gone to anyone else since I've started getting cut by her. She's like Speed Racer with her razors, yet she's still on point. I swear she's like a sculptor the way she handles my hair. Definitely ask for Ivy when you're in North Beach! read more

The best and most affordable hair cutting place in the city , Kim and Lynn are very kind and pay amazing attention to detail!

Gotta ask for Ivy! She's absolutely amazing with her craft. So quick yet attentive. Soo worth the price she charges. I used to pay so much more for a much more subpar cut in Japantown. Yes the place isn't as fancy as others but I love how I can get in and out with quickness and no frills. read more

Great (precise) haircut, fast scheduling and a great value. Perfect for a quick haircut.

Good price but don't expect much from the cut. The cut was shorter than I wanted, despite telling her right in the beginning. Even worse it was an uneven cut. read more

I have shown to kim's worker what i want in the picture. He destroyed my hair. I am like a usa army member now. Be careful!! You have to check all part your hair. Good luck! read more

The worst haircut ever. It's kinda cheap in the area, but they are bad at haircuts. Anyway the haircut was so rough that it hurt my back of the neck. Maybe the shaver was stained. I've got scars after the haircut. I will never have haircut here again. read more

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Ah, my second one star review. I'm going to try and keep this as clean and simple as possible. I'm not claiming to know how to cut hair, nor am I claiming I can do a better job; but if I were cutting hair for a living, you can bet I will know how to do something as simple as a crew cut. My hair cut is very simple. 1. Electric razor the back up to the top. 2. Trim the top to match the back. 3. Trim the sides. Simple right? No way, how can your hair cut be that simple? Because it's a crew cut. First off, I explained to her what I wanted and she nodded in agreement. Cool. She started to cut with scissors where I specifically told her to razor. What the hell. I let her do what she needed to do, since like I said, I'm not a barber. But watching the expression on her face, she obviously did not know what she was doing. Upset I told her to stop, and explained to her what she needed to do. At this point I'm getting very irritated and her co-worker / sister doesn't really seem to care that she's having a really difficult time. Confused and bewildered by my complicated THREE instructions, she FINALLY proceeds to razor the SAME SPOT for a good two minutes. After about thirty five minutes of this (which should have only taken ten tops), I said to her, you have to shave the back up to the top of the back (AGAIN). She then SHAVES THE FRONT. WHAT THE HELL. I said forget it and have her shave my whole head. Other customers came in, and I wanted to tell at them to get out while they still had a chance. I suggest you do the same. read more

Kim and Lynn have been cutting my hair since I was eight, and now, 19 years later, I still find myself returning for the warm, loving atmosphere as well as for the awesome job they do for me. If the place is called precision cuts and it takes awhile, its for a good reason. They rock the shit out of my hair every time and make me feel like family. I guess you have to be from SF and grow up in North Beach to truly appreciate what soulful, dynamic people Kim and Lynn are. Talk to them about seeing Celine Dion, or how Lynn loves to play the slots at casinos and you'll see just why I've been coming here since I was a kid. Nuff said, all you newbie yuppies who be hatin' can go back home. We don't need y'ass 'round here. read more

Great cut, great price - thank you Kim and Lynn I always get a great cut and wonderful service they are helpful and skilled read more

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Since it's been dudes only so far, I'll throw in a female perspective. I walked in here to get a trim when I was strolling through North Beach. I'm a very low-maintenance hair person (I cut it myself when it's longer, and I don't attempt to brush/comb/blowdry/style it.) Precision indeed: it took a half-hour for the hairdresser to trim the ends of my hair. Yes, it's thick, but she was insanely meticulous. You can tell this is a neighborhood joint; the other hairdressers and customers were all very friendly and it was fun to just converse with them. If you're looking for a quickie, I'd definitely stop in: $13 for a cut or $5 for a bang trim. Bonus points for being so pretention-free that they have bottles of Suave out on the counter for shampoos. read more

No nonsense, no fuss and best value in North Beach. I have been coming to Kim's for 10+ years for a trim. Since I have Asian hair, it's hard to find someone who can cut it straight but I have never had to worry with Kim or Lynn. They also do kids' cuts and are patient - they also give lollipops at the end. read more

Been having my hair cut here for decades; perhaps 20 to 30 years. The haircuts have been good--I don't have much hair on my head, anyway. But the price has been going up considerably and has risen from $18 to $30 in just a few years. With a $5 tip, the haircut really isn't worth $35, so I'll find a buzz cut place in Chinatown that should be just as good for less money. Also, this barber shop recently began closing on Tuesday and Thursday, so it's open only 4 days a week now. read more

Carefully-cut hair Old-skool style, 70's tunes Get the scalp massage read more

I'm am so happy I found this place. I've only gone here twice now but I know this is where I'll be getting my hair cut from now on. They really take their time making sure everything is perfect. I've had haircuts by multiple other shops and barbers but I've never had such meticulous work done. This happened both times by 2 different ladies. It does take a long time for a mans haircut, about 20 minutes, but I'd rather have that than some one coming at my hair with clippers blazing and scissors slashing to get the job done as fast as possible. Keep up the good work ladies! read more

I tend to get haircuts all over the place and I don't really trust barbers. I have a sneaking suspicion that they'll mess everything up even though I have simple hair. I first reviewed Kim's back in 2006, and her place withstands the test of Yelp years. The barbershop is going strong. If you're lucky enough to go often enough, you'll definitely build a rapport with Kim and Lynn. Great hair, good company, ol' school. read more

Good price for haircuts. Convenient location, the girls work fast and you can usually just walk-in and wait a relatively short amount of time. I wouldn't say it's the absolute best place, but Kim did a pretty good job with my hair. :) I have very thick wavy hair and she managed to carve all the bulk out of it. All. Wow. It was a nice cut, but a little "not me." The other girl who was there cut my husband's hair. That was another story. I'm not sure what her name is, but she seemed a little less focused on the task at hand... he got chopped. Not cut and bleeding, just got a really choppy-looking cut that was waaaaay toooooo short for someone with his build and facial construction. Otherwise, good for the no-nonsense not-picky patrons ;) read more

Best haircut ever! Attention to detail complete and thoroughly. Sweet ladies. Treated this walk-in well. read more