This review is long overdue! After many years of getting haircuts for Free 99 from my mom, I decided to go out to get a real grown-up haircut because my hair looked bad in my work badge photo (sorry mom, love ya!) Been coming to get my haircut by Lisa, who is great at cutting my hair the way I want AND she's super friendly too! It's always a great experience coming here because both Ken and Lisa make the customers feel comfortable. I got my hair dyed today and I absolutely love the care and detail that both Ken and Lisa put into it. If you're ever in the Richmond district, give Lisa and Ken a call at their salon to get your hair done! read more

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I don't get my haircut often but I'm so glad I found this place because Lisa did such a great job with my long, thick hair. Her and her partner are very welcoming and the salon is nice, clean and affordable. Will definitely be going back here for my next cut! read more

My daughter has a lot of beautiful, naturally curly hair. She just had Lisa style her hair, and it came out beautifully!

See photo, for their idea of a good $30 haircut with a $10 tip. Yelp thinks a review like that^ is too short to post, but I think pictures speak louder that any descriptions in this case. read more

Private I Salon - $30 haircut with a $10 tip. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was trying to find a place that accepts walk-ins and stumbled upon Private I Salon. They were able to fit me in within the hour. I'm always a bit nervous to get my hair cut by someone new, but I'm so glad I gave this spot a try! Ken and Lisa are SO sweet and genuine, Ken did my haircut and he gave me exactly what I wanted. Great price, nice people, and overall a great experience. I'll be coming back here for all future trims! read more

Private I Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

My family and I have been seeing Ken and Lisa for our haircuts since before I was a teenager. While pricier than average, the quality of haircut and service is always top tier; hair wash, haircut to your expectations, and post-cut rinse -- convenient and I don't have to worry about that post-haircut rash/itch. During my visits, I always ask for Ken. He introduced me to the parted fade hairstyle many years ago and I've stuck with this style since. read more

Have been going to Private I Salon for the longest time. Was so pleasantly surprised to find a hair dresser that's able to give me trendy and stylish hairstyles all the time. Lisa and Ken are both very friendly and nice, treating their customers like friends. Their new address is just a short walk across the street from where they used to be, still on Geary so it's super convenient, especially for people taking public transportation. Don't hesitate to try them out if you're looking for a hair stylist to give yourself a new look! read more

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The location has changed. Just one block down towards the ocean. Love the decor. Will continue coming here. read more

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Private i Salon has been my (and my sister's and mother's) go-to for over two decades. Ken is truly a trusted stylist. He consistently delivers exactly what I want, and I always leave satisfied. Highly recommended for a reliable and tailored experience. read more

I bought my daughter here. She got her hair cut maybe 2-3 inches in the back. No styling, no washing, just cut. They charged $50! For a haircut that took 35 minutes. Ken complained that it took much more time - He is incorrect. Rip off. Never again. I don't care how nice you are. You don't take cash only, and then charge inappropriate prices. Next time, I will stand my ground, and not pay $50. Awful!!! read more

Lisa!! Is amazing. And soo kind! She fit me in with no appointment 45 mins before closing on a Friday! Ok! She's a literal angel! I never felt rushed or that I wasn't in the safest hands!! She's an artist! And I love my new haircut! She gave me exactly what I was wishing for and so much more!! Lisa is a true professional. I asked for a one length bob and that's not easy to do. I have abnormally thick coarse hair. And she handled it with grace!! Thank you Lisa! And Ken. You guys are the best!! Beautiful new salon! Congratulations and I'll be back! Thank you! I woke up today feeling amazing!! And beautiful Thank you Lisa! read more

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Been with Private I salon for a long long time, since they were opened on the first day. From Clement St, to Geary Blvd. Now they just moved to almost across the street from their previous location, 5915 Geary Blvd. Still, haven't found another hair salon to compare, Ken and Lisa always accommodate of what I need, from long hair to short hair, different trends and fashion throughout the eras. read more

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Extremely happy the husband and wife duo are back open for business! If you need a little TLC during these times you gotta come here! Went in for a long overdue haircut earlier in the week and felt safe to come back today to sit in the chair for 4hrs to have my hair straightened. The salon has always been clean but they're taking extra care to keep us safe. Precautions: upon arrival I was asked to sanitize my hands, had my temperature taken, they're sanitizing waiting chairs/stations after each customer, social distancing, taking appointments only to limit the amount of customers and of course masks are kept on at all times. Its safer here than the grocery stores or outdoor dining (which I have yet to do)! read more

Private I Salon - Forgot to take a before photo - my hair was definitely wavy and frizzy when I walked in - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Almost 20 years later, I can't imagine going anywhere else for my hair. Lisa and Ken are just fantastic! I've had the Japanese magic perm, cuts, and colors and all of them have been really great! read more

I have been having my haircut and highlight with Lisa for more than 15 years. She know exactly what hairstyle I want after all these years. Even after I moved away from SF, I still drive hours to Lisa for haircut. I tried other salons close to where I live, but those stylists weren't able to cut / highlight what I want and didn't care my hair like Lisa does. With the price she charged and the quality she produced, I have to give Lisa and Ken 5 stars. read more

Hair cut with Lisa. Always impressed to be here. She is professional and service minded. Recommended! read more

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Private I is open and they are taking precautions! I felt safe! They took my temperature upon arrival, and made sure that the door was secure for only those that had made an appointment. Ken had goggles and a mask on and I kept my mask on the whole time! I highly recommend going - call ahead of time to book! Also, check out brunch at Aziza next door! read more

I use to live in the neighborhood so when I finally found Ken 9 years ago, he has become my go to barber. The location has changed but still the same great service! read more

I have been since 2006. Now my whole family gets haircuts here. Ken and Lisa are like extended family.

I have been looking for THE hair stylist for my bob cut. Finally, I found Lisa. She has cut my hair 5 times by now, and I loved it each time. She's very focused, skillful and consistent. She is also pleasant and friendly. Makes me feel like home. I highly recommend her. read more

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I have been coming here to cut and perm my hair for over 20' years and will start coloring my hair here as well when the time comes and they are just the best. The service, quality of work, and everything is great and top notch. To put it simply Ken and Lisa are the best of the best. I even tried other salons over the years just to change it up and have always come back because there is just no comparison. So now I know better, just stick with what is best and they are the best! I highly recommend either of them as I have had both work on my hair. Love them both! read more

I have very thin and fine hair so I was hesitant to try a new stylist but I decided to give this place a try after reading some of the reviews. I told Lisa how I'd like my hair cut and some of my concerns and she knew exactly what to do. I am very satisfied with the results and would recommend her to my friends! read more

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We have been satisfied of getting haircuts from Private Salon for almost 20 years. Lots of thanks to Lisa and Ken.

Lisa and Ken are artists with scissors, comb and product. I never have a bad haircut. Lisa can always give me the trendiest cut and make me look like a million $$$$$. If you want a traditional cut she can do that too. Everyone young and mature can get a fantastic cut and they both are so warm and welcoming read more

Lisa has been cutting my hair for the last 25 years if you can believe it. I've gone through a few different hairstyles since, and have always been super happy with the outcome. She's got a great sense of matching style to my personality with a serious attention to detail, and not to mention, a warm, cheerful person to talk to! The wife and husband duo just relocated to a new spot. Super cute remodel, and definitely recommend to check them out!! read more

I have been coming to this place for more than 10 years now . I always like the style Lisa does for me I love my new highlights. read more

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Highly recommend this clean local salon. Lisa uses quality color, cuts well and gives best head massage during wash! The salon plays classical music which makes processing wait time so much more pleasant. read more

I love this place, I have been going for years! They recently changed locations down the street but it's still the same great atmosphere and excellent customer service. I came in a couple days ago to get a haircut before my interview and I came out FRESH. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already read more

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Wow! Just got an amazing haircut from Lisa at Private I Salon. I'm a fussy little thing and she delivered. Lisa was funny, playful and dead serious about ensuring her cuts were perfect. And they were! So glad they're staying in the neighborhood. read more

Ken and Lisa are amazing! Been coming to Private I Salon for over 20 years (since high school). Would even drive out every 6 weeks for the years when I was living in Davis. No better place for a women's pixie cut! My husband and my mom come here too. What I love is that my hair looks great and even looks good as it grows out - a significant feat for a pixie cut. I've tried other places through the years and the imperfections would become obvious two weeks out. Great precision cut for a very reasonable price! LOVE! read more

I love Ken and Lisa. Ken has been my hairstylist for more than 10 years. He understands Asian hair: how to color it, how to cut it, how to layer it. Before I found Ken and Lisa, I suffered from so many tragic haircuts and bad color jobs. That all changed after I started seeing Ken. My hair is very fine, very straight, heavy, and thick, even for Asian hair. I like my hair to look natural, and I need morning styling to take minutes with just a blow dryer and a brush. Ken really delivers. My color always looks so natural, fresh, and shiny. Ken only uses top notch Goldwell coloring, that is gentle on my hair, but lasts. He's a great colorist. I particularly appreciate the fact that, long ago, Ken listened to me and understood that I don't have a lot of time in the morning to style my hair, so he designed a long layered style that I can perfect in minutes, using an inexpensive quality hairdryer and inexpensive static free round brush! Thank you, Ken and Lisa, for helping me to look my very best (in minutes) each day! read more

Prior to the pandemic, I had been coming to see Ken to get my and my kid's hair cut for years. As a barber, he leaves nothing to be desired. He's friendly, skilled, consistent, and a consummate professional. During 2020, we opted to stay home and try the YouTube School of Hairstyling, but recently decided to try going back to Private I Salon. There were a few changes, including a slightly more-spaced-out waiting area, everyone wearing masks, and the blue jug of Barbacide replaced with hand sanitizer, but otherwise, Ken did a great job as usual, and skillfully cut and trimmed around the straps on our masks. As usual, we came out looking immaculate, and as usual, were charged the extremely reasonable cost of $25 per haircut (haircut + shampoo will run you $35 here). Unless something changes with the state of the pandemic, we plan to keep coming to see Ken for as long as we can. read more

I have been coming to Private I Salon for years. I have thick hair and I really don't like any hair dresser considering my hair as a nuisance and surprisingly a lot of hair dressers do. Then I found Ken. Ken has cut my hair, straightened my hair, colored my hair and prepared my hair for special events. I really have no complains. read more

My wife and I have been going to Ken and Lisa for decades. They both do great work. I usually have Lisa work on my hair. They are friendly and professional. Their place is clean and well lit. And their COVID practices seem to me to be top notch. And it does not take too much effort to find parking. read more

Lisa has been taking care of my hair for many months and I really love her cutting. Lisa is a talented and skillful hair stylist. She spent time on my hair every appointment and makes me looked youthful, natural and pretty. The color treatment they used is good quality and made my hair shiny as well. I have recommended Lisa to my two sisters and they all love her. read more

I'm impressed. I got one of my best haircuts here- and that's after years of shopping around more expensive salons. It was nearly impossible to find an afternoon appointment anywhere -since places are re-opening post Covid. I took a chance w/ this salon and I'm glad I did. I have baby fine shoulder length hair- and I like a cut that's a little edgy but doesn't require blow-drying or styling. Ken nailed it. read more

I would not hesitate to recommend this dynamic husband and wife duo. I've been going to Private I for two years after having struggled to find a salon that could cut my short curly hair just right. Lisa is always spot on!! They also did an amazing job of ensuring COVID safety standards were met. Everyone wore masks, people were kept at a safe distance, my temperature was taken at the door, and they ensured a steady cross breeze through a fan and open windows. Felt safe. read more

Ken and Lisa are my husband's and my hair go to. We have been going to them for years and iI have received many compliments about my hair style and coloring. They are friendly, expert at color, cut and styling. Most importantly, they take their time on their clients to make sure everything is perfect. The salon is very clean and well maintained. Even now living in the East Bay, my husband and I still go to see Ken and Lisa in SF. read more

This review is specifically for Ken. I went to Ken about 3 or 4 years ago as a walk-in but never returned due to moving out of city until couple of days ago. He took me in as a last customer. Most of the time last customer do not get the most attention because end of the day and just want to go home. I can honestly say that was not my experience. Ken chatted with me during the whole haircut and paid attention to every detail. Full service which included, wash, cut, style. I will only go to him from now on. If your reading this you should give him a shot. read more

Alright, before I say anything, let me say this...My haircut was only $30. $30! You know how hard it is to find that price here in the city? A $30 good haircut for a female! Ok, let's continue. My appointment with another salon fell through and I literally called 5-6 other salons in the area who were all booked and busy before calling Private I, who although busy, still took me in as a client. That's awesome. I appreciate it! Even though I came in as a last minute client, the stylist (who I believe his name was Ken?) spent quite a while cutting my hair. I have shoulder length hair and wanted a bob, but with one side longer than the other. Showed him some pictures and he understood immediately what I wanted. He did a great job! And I'm VERY picky with my hair, trust me. When he was done I asked if he could cut it shorter on one side. He expressed no annoyance and did it right away. I was so happy I threw in a $10 tip and left with a smile. But wait, it's CASH ONLY ladies and gents! This salon has been open for around a year and a half now. I would definitely recommend anyone to check this place out instead of heading to the more expensive salons who may have more reviews. Don't expect a super fancy treatment though but expect your hair to be cut, and cut right - which is all that really matters :). This place is worth it! I'll probably be back soon :)! See you again Private I! read more