Ocean Mirage Studio

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I did a walk-in since I was nearby for a long women's haircut but definitely recc calling ahead to…read morereserve a time. Mr. Ono was super detailed and took his time cutting, washing, and styling my hair to the style I wanted so super appreciative of him! It was $90 for the extra long women's haircut. I typically ask for layered haircut kind of similar to a butterfly haircut, and I think he delivered. There was a nice massage hairwash too. I took a photo the day after of my haircut so the styling wore off. I love how he took extra time to check every layer while cutting and styling! Bonus points for their super cute doggo in the shop. Very kind staff here! :)

I drove 2.5 hours to come here for a haircut and showed the hairstylist pictures of both the front…read moreand back of the hairstyle I wanted. She told me she could do it, but unfortunately, it became clear during the haircut that she did not know how to achieve the style. She cut my hair short and then tried to use a hairdryer and comb to make it look like the pictures, but it did not work. I showed her the reference photos again and asked if she could get help from someone else. She asked a colleague, who showed her how to cut the style, but she still seemed unsure how to do it. Eventually, the owner had to step in and finish the haircut for me. For a long-hair haircut that cost about $100 total ($85 for the haircut plus a $15 tip), I was very disappointed with the experience. At this price point, I expected the stylist to be able to achieve the hairstyle she had confirmed she could do, or to be upfront from the beginning if it was outside her expertise. Unfortunately, based on my experience, it was not worth the price or time.

5.0 mi•Union Square, Financial District

Ombré with cherry red!

Curly Hair Color & Hair Cut at nepenji San Francisco, Tokyo .

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Feeling to be short cut! Nepenji San Francisco.

Hector Estrada

4.7(456 reviews)

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!

4.5 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

After shot!

Balayage and cut by Hector

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Style by Akela

Kaori Hair Salon

4.8(73 reviews)

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

3.5 mi•Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

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Taylor Monroe

4.3(1.3k reviews)

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.

Done by Benji (instagram: wooneats)

Honey blonde Balayage by Emu

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Full Balayage by Benji Pow

Project XO Salon

4.8(69 reviews)

4.0 mi•SoMa

Hung is amazing, I hadn't cut my long hair in over 2 years and he did an exceptional job of…read morecreating layers per my request but also advising less in order to maintain volume. He also advised on ways to make the color more reflective and bright, and my bleached hair was so shiny, soft and smelling wonderfully of oribe products after. It turned out perfect and it was a very peaceful and fun experience. Thank you so much Hung!

Casual and very relaxing once you enter through the door. Professional, creative, honest stylist…read more Newest addition is Georgie- what a beautiful pup. Highly recommend Hung for a hair cut and color, 100%

4.5 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

Rich brown balayage

Hung and little Georgie

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Bronde balayage for Veronica.

Arty

4.2(397 reviews)

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!

I've been going to Arty for years now, and I feel as if the quality of service has declined. I went…read morein for a full highlight and haircut and I felt like it was being rushed and I didn't even get what I had asked the stylist for despite being very specific about my style. The highlights were done very well as well as the haircut, but neither were what I asked for/was expecting based on pictures and verbal requests. The haircut was rushed and I had to ask a few times for adjustments. I understand that sometimes hair takes a long time, but with the amount I paid for the session I would like for time and care to be taken to heed my requests. Unfortunately I will be searching for a new salon after this last session.

Exactly 1 year after the digital perm. Yumiko's cut and perm make this hairstyle look good at any length.

Yumiko gave me this perfect haircut and perm to make my first trip to Turkey beyond perfection. Thank you!

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KaYea Hair & Make-Up

4.8(243 reviews)

2.9 mi•Parkside

My favorite hair stylist! Lee is great at giving you the haircut you want in a way that suits you…read moreand is always fun to talk to. It takes me a while to travel here, but always worth it. The atmosphere is nice and the salon is clean and bright inside. Highly recommended checking him out!

Really good experience with Lee. The place has a really calm and welcoming vibe, and it's super…read moreclean. Lee is really professional, but what I liked most is that he's honest. He'll actually tell you what he thinks instead of just doing whatever you ask or trying to sell you something you don't need. Honesty goes a long way with me. I asked for a specific haircut and he told me my hair needed to be a little longer for it to look right. He basically said, "I can do it if you want, but it's not going to look as nice. Give it a few more months and we'll do it the way you want." I really appreciated that. He takes his time, gives you his full attention, and doesn't make you feel like he's trying to rush you out for the next customer. Overall, talented guy, super honest, professional, and you can tell he actually cares about his clients. 10/10. Definitely recommend giving him a try!

Sexy Curl Perms(?) lasted for 2+ months

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Steel & Lacquer

4.7(293 reviews)

3.9 mi•SoMa

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 was so happy with my hair cut and beard trim!

Hair by Chrystal

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Hair by Marie

Hong Kong Mona Hair Studio

4.8(150 reviews)

4.6 mi•Inner Richmond

WOW! I got a $25 haircut here and it took less than 30 minutes. This did not include wash and style…read morebut I was okay with that! Mona was super sweet and has been cutting hair for 20+ years. I made an appointment via the phone about a week ago. CASH ONLY!! Will definitely be returning back here.

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.

3.7 mi•Alamo Square, Hayes Valley

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Haircut

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Japanese Hair Straightening

David James

4.8(293 reviews)

Nielle is the best!! I'm so glad I found her, I would follow her around the Bay Area. She keeps my…read morehair looking fresh and healthy after it went through a major thinning process. A shoulder cut can quickly look crazy on me (mullet alert) but she was able to perfectly layer my hair with some face framing bangs to come out perfectly balanced. Also she's the easiest person to talk to, makes your appointment feel so relaxing and peaceful like you're catching up with a long time girlfriend - she is theeee best!!

I've been going to Nielle for over a decade and from the jump she really listened to what I wanted…read more I originally came to her after a botched balayage I got in the Philippines, and she completely fixed it. From there, we did an 10 hour transformation going blonde and honestly, that appointment bonded us for life. I've never trusted anyone else since, she's basically my hairstylist and therapist hehe Her balayage is SOOOOO good. It always looks natural, grows out beautifully, and lasts forever without getting brassy. I'm pretty low-maintenance, and somehow my hair still looks put together months later because of her work. Her haircuts are also super clean, and she's actually the one who got me into curtain byayangs and I've stuck with them ever since. What I appreciate most is how much she cares about doing things the right way. When I decided to go back to my natural color, she didn't rush it or take shortcuts. She slowly transitioned me over time and kept my hair healthy through every stage. I live in Los Angeles now and will literally fly home just to see her, that's how good she is! After 11 years, she's more than just my hairstylist, she's someone I trust completely. Highly recommend!

Cut by Sabrina.

Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

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Bleach + tone and buzzcut on Devon, by Devon.

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Steve C.

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3 years ago

I've been a loyal customer at Ocean Mirage Studio for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier to have discovered this hidden gem. Kelly, the talented owner and hairstylist, has truly redefined my hair care experience. Unlike the rushed and impersonal approach I've encountered at other salons, Kelly's dedication shines through as she devotes ample time to meticulously cut and style my hair. It's a refreshing change that sets Ocean Mirage Studio apart. Having frequented various hair salons throughout my life, I've often felt like just another number on a conveyor belt. That's what makes Kelly's personalized attention all the more remarkable. She genuinely cares about enhancing your appearance and ensures that every snip contributes to a quality haircut. This commitment to excellence is a rare find in the industry. Step inside Ocean Mirage Studio and you'll immediately appreciate the inviting and modern ambiance. Despite not being categorized as a high-end salon, Kelly's establishment exudes an undeniable charm that complements her skillful artistry. The studio's cleanliness and contemporary aesthetic add to the overall positive experience. Kelly isn't just a hairstylist; she's also a wonderful conversationalist. As she works her magic, engaging in delightful conversations, you'll find yourself not only leaving with a fantastic haircut but also with a smile on your face. This personal touch creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that's tough to come by elsewhere. read more

Jeremy B.

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1 year ago

I've been getting my haircut by Kelly for a while now, and she does an amazing job every time. As someone who gets a cut once a month, I appreciate her attention to detail and consistency. She really listens to what I want and makes sure I leave looking sharp. Her salon is right in my neighborhood, which is super convenient, and the atmosphere is always welcoming and comfortable. Highly recommend Kelly if you're looking for a great stylist who knows what she's doing! read more

Jisel ..

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3 years ago

I was searching for a local salon and found Mirage, Kelly is an amazing hairstylist, she cut my hair and dyed my roots, I left the salon beyond satisfied and will definitely return! Thank you Kelly, Jisel read more

Charlie Z.

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2 years ago

Always a great haircut, I look younger every time I Go there! She always caters to my schedule

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