No words could EVER...EVEEERRRRR describe how AMAZING Amanda is!…read more Her professionalism, skills, and terrific personality is a whole package a girl could ever dream of in a hair stylist. Came to her over a year ago for a color fix and hair cut. Everything I envisioned in my head she brought to life. She has sooo much to offer with her incredible talent AND her advice on hair treatment is always on point. She's a total blessing from the hair gods!

I've been seeing Amanda since 2017 and I can't trust anyone else. Amanda is patient, meticulous,…read moreand very, very talented (an extreme understatement). She always makes sure that I know exactly what I'm getting myself into including the time it would take to get the desired hair/color, educating me on how I can keep my hair healthy, and how to style my hair and the work involved. I'm very lazy and I'm constantly trying to persuade Amanda to persuade me that bangs is a good idea and I'm really glad I have her around to keep me from looking like Joe Exotic. I've gone from light to dark, dark to light, and everywhere in between with Amanda and honestly it's been the best decision I've ever made for my hair :') I highly recommend Amanda to anyone who is looking for a stylist who is trustworthy, amazing at her craft, and patient. She is also a great conversationalist and time always goes by so quickly when we're together. I feel extremely lucky to have found such a great stylist.

Angie has been my go-to hair stylist for years. I have short hair and she does a great job keeping…read moreme looking my best. She is also a sweetheart of a person, very easy to just relax with and let her do her thing. (Also her prices are competitive; not too expensive). I highly recommend her! But please note she is now located at All Together Different Salon in Corte Madera and can be reached at 415-924-1435.

Location: Lily is in the castro, with good access from the castro, mission and noe valley. She is…read morenext to some bread shop (thumbs down, baked items are not so great) and Samovar Teal Lounge (thumbs up, but pricey). If you're a text message person, it might interest you that I make my appointments by texting her. We'll set it up and then she'll text me the morning of to remind me. Ambiance: Hair Ole is generally a quieter salon. Lily rents out a chair, but generally it's just her when I'm there. She pipes in an eclectic mix of easy to listen to world music, and the general atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The salon is always clean. Personality: I've never seen Lily except in a good, smiling mood. She's a happy camper and is always good with her clients. There are a lot of regulars and she knows them all by name, spouses, etc, so she has real relationships with her clientele. Lily is good for both talkers and non-talkers alike. Generally I talk to her about food. The Cut: The cut starts with a double wash (I don't remember why she does this, but she told me once) and a scalp massage. Again, it's her way of creating the atmosphere of a salon as opposed to just getting a haircut. About the cut, Lily is a bit of a perfectionist, which I like. Stylists with an approach to the way they cut hair is important to me, because I know it turns out the exact same way every time. I've been going there for 2 years and I can absolutely tell you what she is going to do next. There are no signs of the tell-tale "buzz trimmers" you'll find at other salons. Ask Lily why and she'll tell you,"that's for people who have no skill." This translates into a couple things. First, a slightly longer amount of time, but also careful precision to the cut. Cuts end with another rinse and sitting back down to make sure everything is in place. For what you get, the pricing is actually a bit low IMO. Lily is great and the product is equally great. Note: If you are Asian like me, you know how hard it is to find someone who can cut Asian hair. Lily, being Shanghai Chinese not only does Asian hair, but is the only person in SF that I trust. Most of her clientele is not Asian however.

I walked by one day and saw Lily giving a haircut to the cutest little boy while "Dad" looked on…read more... it was a sight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. I later found out it was the little fellow's first haircut ;) I live nearby so I called Lily later to ask how much highlights were for a man's short length hair ... very reasonable so I went in the same day. Not only did I enjoy chatting with her and the sightseeing on busy 18th Street, but Lily spent considerable time to make sure the highlights were evenly spaced. When finished, I was amazed at how natural the highlights looked. Other salons in the 'hood have sent me home looking like a skunk or the Great Pumpkin. For a leather community guy, I got a ton of compliments on my hair and always refer people to Lily. She has the best prices in the Castro and takes time to ask what look you are going for. I hear her partner at the salon is a great stylist but haven't tried him yet; Lily seems to be an expert with color and also does cuts. My highlights lasted through THREE haircuts and still looked natural and not damaged. Amazing. If new to the city or just wanting to experiment with a new salon, you should give them a try at Hair Ole. They are a welcome addition to the neighorhood.

Yasmine is a talented artist! She's done my hair a few times and I've always loved her looks and…read morestyles. In the attached (unfiltered!) photo, I told her to have full reign of my hair. I told her I wanted something bold and fun and just let her take over. I still of course was nervous by this and asked her tons of questions during the process (lol sorry for the annoyance, Yasmine!) but of course ended up loving the final result! I'm naturally dark hair so this was actually a two-step process to get me to this hot pink. The first step got me to a peach which was also very pretty but again, her artistic ability took over and she suggested a deeper touch-up and I'm glad she did! Ive loved every step of this color: from the first peach, to the hot pink, to the fading to a bubble gum pink, to now leftover bleach that just makes me look like I have blonde tips. This woman knows what she's doing and is a joy to be around. Book with her and you won't be disappointed!

Yasmine is FANTASTIC! I first came in for a cut (about 6-7 inches off) a year ago and was welcomed…read moreso warmly by Yasmine! I've since come back for blonding, toning, and bang trims and she is truly wonderful every time I visit. The love and care she puts into perfecting the details of your hair treatment are unparalleled. I really feel her passion for the holistic approach and Inner Sense product line, and I have so much respect for the way she puts your hair's health first, for example, taking a few sessions rather than one bleach to the shade you ultimately want since that will leave your hair stronger and not fried. I never really understood hair-stylist-loyalty until I met Yasmine, but I will never trust anyone else again with my hair now! Yasmine is an artist who's honed her craft, but to me she is much more than just a hair stylist - I consider her a true friend! :)

Rhonda does an awesome job. The first time I went to her she had to fix a mess that another…read morehairdresser had made. My husband liked it but he wanted it to be a little shorter. Rhonda had me come back in the next morning and cut my hair again with out Charging me. On my next appointment she did a great job, my husband liked it very much. I just went to her today and brought a picture of me with a hair style that I had at 3 and asked if she could do it but with a little twist. She did an awesome job! My husband was blown away. He and other family members said that my hair hasn't looked this great in many years.

I moved out of town for a few years and recently came back, not knowing where to get a haircut…read moreanymore. I learned about this salon through some family friends and decided to try it out, and I am happy I did. Laura cut my hair and she did a wonderful job. She cut it jus the way I want it, and was very friendly. Any guy who needs a great hair cut at a friendly salon should check out Bellisima and ask for Laura!

One hour later, I'm still sitting outside waiting for Laura R. to acknowledge me, let alone take…read morethe foils, drenched in highlighting chemicals, out of my hair. I made sure to tell her that my hair "lifted fast" and that it "damages easily" but that doesn't seem to be a concern to her as she slowly, (yes, I'm watching her) styles her other clients hair. I guess you get what you pay for. No more Living Social hair salon deals for me. If she was decent, she probably wouldn't need to rely on discount marketing. :(

I don't leave reviews often but felt this establishment and Robyn deserved a stellar review…read more Amazing service, clean, neat space and timely. She can do everything and provides a great ambiance while doing so!

This stylist is amazing. I have been going to Yvette for over 15 years. She really tailors her…read moreresources and services to meet each clients individual needs. I get a shampoo and twists and sometimes color. I travel all over the United States for work and every where I go someone is complimenting me on my hair color or style. Yvette makes sure that her service is not just a beautiful style but also what she needs to do to enhance and maintain the texture and vibrancy of my hair. Her energy is so positive and almost magical in how she approaches each client's beauty needs.

Thania has been my hair stylist for the last 5 years. I first discovered her at Regis Salon in…read moreNorthgate Mall. I would go there every 6 months for a trim and just book with anyone available. I never thought I needed to "have a hair stylist" because I don't color my hair, I just have it trimmed twice a year, so anyone would do. After working with Thania, I decided she was it for me. She listened and checked in with me all throughout the cut (basically making sure she wasn't cutting off too much!) She's sweet, passionate, down-to-earth, and just overall a wonderful person and stylist - she never disappoints! Now that she has her own studio I love to support her as a small business owner.