Hector Estrada; hairdresser EXTRAORDINAIRE: color, cut and…read moreshaping. I was a medium brunette. A few years later, Hector said, ""I'm going to make you a blonde, because, You have a good personality." Now, every 6weeks, I'm a little bit blonder and a lot happier. I'm constantly complimented, "Who does your hair?" Hector has transformed my life. Getting an appointment is challenging, as he's booked two months out, but, his Assistant Michael, is amazing and will work you in as soon as humanly possible. I promise.

I've been in SF for 8 years trying to find a hairstylist I actually trust, and I finally found…read moreHector. I went in not really knowing what I wanted, just vibing with some general ideas. Hector totally got it and did an amazing job. The thing that impressed me most is I wanted highlights without bleaching my hair, and he made it happen. Every other place said I had to bleach it. The salon is super clean, bright, and has a great vibe. Everyone there is really kind and helpful. Yeah, I had to wait for an appointment and send pics beforehand, but it was 100% worth it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great stylist!

I think the choice of barber is a very personal choice - you want to find a really good one that…read moreunderstands what you want out of a haircut, and also has to be able to construct that haircut on a bi-monthly cadence. For me, I found Kaori through Yelp. She is best reached through text, and she is responsive. The first time I showed her the haircut I was going for, she was able to understand immediately, and she was also able to work around my difficult hair (read: male pattern baldness). I have been going to Kaori for a year now and I plan to continue going!

Kaori was great! Very kind, fun to talk to, and skillful with my hair. Would come again for sure.read more

So happy I found Benji! I'd been professionally covering my grays every 3-4 weeks, fighting that…read moreharsh demarcation line as my hair got darker and darker. From the moment I sat in his chair, he made me feel completely at ease -- personable, attentive, and so easy to talk to, like catching up with an old friend. He took the time to consult with me, listen closely to my concerns, and develop a thoughtful plan to begin lightening my base and gray blending journey -- keeping the integrity of my hair a priority every step of the way. He's incredibly talented and knowledgeable when it comes to color, using modern techniques to create a natural, seamless blend with no harsh lines -- just soft, pretty color that'll grow out beautifully. A total perfectionist, he made sure I was thoroughly happy with the result before I left the chair. The whole experience felt effortless, and I haven't loved my hair like this in so long. Benji is the only person I'll trust with my color from now on -- so grateful to have found him!

As a 58 yr old woman it's nice to be noticed. Thanks to Benji I get compliments on my hair ALL the…read moretime! We've been on quite the hair journey since 2021, playing with a variety of shades of red. I've been loving being a redhead. I am 95% grey, which I have found is not easy to achieve perfect coverage. Benji's got me! I appreciate his excellent communication skills. He listens intently and asks a lot of clarifying questions to be sure that we're on the same page. He exceeds my expectations and I feel genuinely cared for in his hands. He's a sweetheart and so fun and easy to chat with during my services.

The Only Stylist You'll Ever Need - Hung at Project XO Salon…read more I've been seeing Hung at Project XO Salon for 20 years. That alone says a lot. Hung doesn't just cut hair; he really understands it. I can show him a random Pinterest photo or just explain what I have in mind, and he somehow creates exactly what I didn't even know I wanted. His style and skill are unmatched. He knows how to work with your face shape, hair texture, and what fits your lifestyle, not just what's popular. Even after 20 years, I still look forward to every appointment. That doesn't happen often. Want the best proof? My kid goes to him too. Trusting someone with your hair for 20 years, and your child's as well, isn't just loyalty. It's real confidence. If you're still jumping from stylist to stylist, looking for the right one, it's time to stop. Book an appointment with Hung at Project XO Salon. You'll wish you had done it sooner.

Hung gave me a great, simple, easy-care, timeless cut on my wavy hair, which is exactly what I…read morewanted. And he cut it dry, which is not something a lot of people will do, followed by a lovely shampoo and style. Thank you! It was a pleasure. Loving my cut.

I have a very thin, damaged hair and always feel embarrassed to go to a hair salon. That's why I've…read morebeen only gone to get a haircut once a year when I go back to Japan. Then a good friend of mine who has been going to Arty for a while now recommended me to try them. So I went in today for the first time and had an amazing experience. Yumiko san was very professional, warm and kind. She took her time to cut, fix my hair problems and styled it nicely. Place is super clean and relaxing. Thank you so much, Yumiko san for your wonderful service. I'm definitely coming back.

Yumiko was great! She is very nice, professional, and informative. I got a layered cut and a…read moredigital perm. She warned me that my straight, fine, virgin hair will have difficulty holding a curl after day 1, but it ALWAYS came back after a wash. The curls started to loosen at about mo 4, and lasted about 6mos. I went back for another digital perm 1yr later, and I'm going back for a third today!

Overall great with Asian hair and styles! I've been going to him for around a year and although he…read moreis a bit pricey, the consistency and peace of mind that he will do a good job is well worth it. I've mostly had mixed experiences with other hair stylists. Keep in mind that he does gets booked weeks in advance, and that you do have to pay a deposit upfront (I stopped paying it after a few months).

I've been going to Lee for the past five years and have worked with him across a variety of…read morehairstyles. He consistently delivers excellent results, from consultation to execution. I regularly recommend him to friends, and he is also a genuinely great person to work with. While prices have increased over time, I continue to value Lee's skill and consistency, which is why I've remained loyal.

Returning to The Bay after a four year hiatus, I desperately needed styling. Today I reunited with…read moremy longtime stylist, Cloe Washington. I wanted a Wolf cut, but not a mullet or a tight fade. Cloe did me right with a nice scissor fade, keeping it long on top. Trust!

Eventually, a woman named Victoria from Steel & Lacquer called and left me a voicemail apologizing…read morefor how difficult it had been to get help from the business. But by then, I had moved on to disputing the charge with my bank because I realized S&L wasn't keen on helping. So, they did make some effort in the absolute end to reach out, but it was absolutely too little too late.

I got a woman's haircut here and Helen was very attentive to listening to what I wanted. She kept…read moreclarifying to really understand what I wanted for my haircut. I came in when she was with another client and she was able to squeeze me in and multitask well. When she quickly finished with the haircut, she kept asking me if I liked the outcome and if there was anything I wanted to change. I really appreciated it because I kept saying I liked it (What I normally do for services) but when she continued to insist I told her I wanted more texture at my ends and she happily delivered. Overall, I would highly recommend if you want a solid and attentive hair stylist! The salon was also cute and clean.

I have never gotten my hair cut at a salon before since I'm pretty hesitant on someone else cutting…read moremy hair. I wanted to change up my hairstyle my friend had recommended me Mona since her family has been going for a long time and spoke highly of it. She was really quick and efficient, super affordable as well. Don't regret coming here.