I can't stop talking about my experiences at Salon BaoBao! From the moment I walk in, the team makes me feel so welcomed with their friendly energy and of course the perfect playlist. Every visit, my color is on point, the cuts are always flawless, and I leave feeling super confident and like a total vibe. Luciano is a artist, and I trust him with my hair completely. If you're looking for a spot with insane talent, amazing vibes, and top-tier service, BaoBao is the place. PS - Love to Luciano again for making me feel and look like a total baddie! read more

I come to Salon Baobao regularly for my haircut. Luciano is great and listens to all of my hair needs. I always leave feeling stylish and fresh! I want to toss my hair around after my haircut because that's how good I feel! The atmosphere is upbeat, fun and friendly. I see Bao regularly when I come in and always enjoy seeing them as well. Every time I come in it feels like I'm catching up with friends, I just so happen to leave with fierce haircut as well. The location is great, very central to the city. I can't recommend enough! read more

Luciano cuts my hair and Jacob cuts my daughter's hair. We always leave happy and feeling fresh. Love the quality of their work. The Salons is cute, clean with great music always on the play list. At the end of the day if you need someone to make you feel and look good I'd say give them a try. read more

stumbled upon this Salon online while searching for a new hair spot for me. I was nervous, but Jeremy greeted me at the door, sat and chatted and listened - made some suggestions... then started cutting. Jeramy took me from a messy, long, bob, to a sleek inverted bob and the LOVE it. I feel hip and young and trendy. I'll definitely be back! thanks Jeramy. read more

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I've been seeing Jacob A for quite some time after I was referred to him by a coworker. I had been bouncing around to multiple salons and stylists since living in the city and hadn't been able to find someone I liked well enough to stick with until finding Jacob. He listens to my wants/needs and is able to give me a cut and style that I can manage around my lifestyle while also looking great. My last cut + layers was the best I've had in YEARS. Great color service too and the vibes in the salon are always good and fun. The services are always running on time and my afternoon appointments always start on time which is rare and I appreciate. Don't take my preferred time slots but I HIGHLY recommend Jacob! read more

I recently moved here from LA and I've been searching for a new stylist. I'm so grateful I found Luciano!! He really listened to what I wanted and talked me through what he was doing so we stayed on the same page. He took his time and we chatted and had such a lovely time!! My hair looks INCREDIBLE and I'm so happy. Thanks Luciano! I love my hair!!! read more

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I came here to fix a butchered haircut. Bao was patient, professional and took his time to listen to my request. He even gave me a few different styling suggestions. Will return. read more

Luciano is your MAN for a balayage! Pictures show two different haircuts / colors. The first darker hair pictures are from my first balayage with Luciano. I didn't need to come back for an entire year because it grew out so naturally and nicely. As my hair grew the cut maintained it's shape and the color held true. On the next side I went brighter and blonder after a little nudge from Luciano, and once again I was super happy with the result. I told him I was going for a beachy look and he NAILED IT. Honestly, just let him take the reigns and you'll walk out glowing. Always trust him, and he's super friendly and personable, too. My go to! read more

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$50 This is a business where you get your hair cut. Doing this is called a haircut. Here is a picture of the haircut I received when I went to get my hair cut. $50 read more

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I've had long, waist length hair for years that I prided myself on, but due to the pandemic I didn't get a haircut for 18 months and stopped taking care of my hair so it got pretty damaged. I decided to big chop on impulse and got an appointment with Jacob for the next day. I found photos of looks I liked but they all looked pretty high maintenance AKA blow dry, curling, and hairspray which wouldn't work for me anymore! So I came with some concepts but got Jacob's guidance on what would work with my newfound low maintenance approach to hair. I have fine, wavy hair so I'm scared of layers because of past experience where other hairstylists thinned my hair but Jacob gave me great advice on the right length and layers, to create look that would be effortless. He also told me to use a clarifying shampoo because of build up he noticed in my hair. I feel bouncy, happy and cute as a button with my new look - it's great to have a change! read more

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Gawd, it feels so great to be back in the Castro. This is where hair should be done. Getting highlights and color can take hours, so if you're going to spend that much time, you might as well do it at a place that you love. Jeremy is an expert in color and cut. He transforms my black Asian hair into a lux natural blonde in the summer, to brilliant bronze brunette in the winter. I love that he does such a multi faceted highlights in natural blonde tones, and lush brown undertones. I don't get that orange or red brassiness that you can get if your stylist doesn't know what they're doing. He's always honest with me on how light or dark we can go in a session. When you've been coloring your hair for as long as I have, you really need to make sure that you're in good hands so they don't damage your hair. The salon is located across from the Safeway in the Castro. They have a little garden in the back that you can chill while your hair is processing. Staff all have great energy and it makes the time go by so much faster when everyone is laughing and having fun. read more

This is a review for Luciano and a hair color toner service, which was great. Salon Baobao has been around for 10+ years. I realized last minute that my highlights from many months ago (from a different salon) had turned quite orange, and it was time for a refresh. Luciano was able to squeeze me in last minute on a busy weekend. We did the consultation over text where I sent him clear photos in sunlight. What I wanted was pretty straightforward: please tone my hair down overall--remove the orange brassiness and ok to overall darken my hair color. He was able to do all that in just an hour. He didn't have time to do a blowout at the end, but that's OK because he was up front about it. I signed up on the waitlist on their website and linked through their Vagaro booking site. I left my phone # and got a text from Luciano who happened to have availability within 2-3 days of when I submitted my info! I showed up a little bit early for my appointment (please be respectful of other people's time and GET HERE TO YOUR APPTS ON TIME!). The salon takes credit/touch pay and prefers cash for tip, but will take tip in credit in their system if you really must. Location is conveniently across the street from Safeway, on the same block as Whole Foods. There's neighborhood street parking if you're patient and budget enough time to walk. There's also metered parking along Market St. in front of the salon. Also, you can take the classic F muni above-ground train (Castro-Fisherman's Wharf) which stops at Church and Duboce. Either stop will take you closest to this salon. The J muni at Church will also get you here pretty conveniently. read more

I'd been really excited to get my hair cut since it had been almost two years since the last time I got it cut, but I ended up with the choppiest look I've ever had and it was pretty disappointing for the price. I had originally wanted a v cut style but Jacob advised against it because they don't grow out nicely, and so I just asked him to trim the dead ends off, try to maintain some length, and to try not to make it look choppy. He was super nice and my hair definitely feels healthier now with the dead ends gone, but this is possibly the choppiest haircut I've ever gotten in my life and it makes me want to just get a lob to even it out. I didn't want to say anything at the end of the cut because he'd already spent so much time cutting and styling, but I almost wish I did because $70 for a haircut is not cheap. Overall, 3/5 because the salon was clean, they took covid precautions seriously, and Jacob was nice, but if he asks you if you want face-framing, say no!! read more

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Luciano Galindo is the best at his craft! Such a sweet soul and such an amazing professional! After almost a year and a half of not letting anyone touch my hair after the last place I went to ruined it, I went to Salon Baobao for a haircut and a partial Balayage. Luciano went above and beyond and left me feeling AMAZING. My hair looks like a million bucks and I had the best time while in there! Great costumer service and great professionals! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I asked Jacob for help with no longer coloring my hair, to ease the transition from dark to natural salt and pepper. He listened well, gave great advice, and set expections for what it would entail. He worked super hard and was very detail-oriented with color removal and toning. The result is soft, natural, and exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you, Jacob! Also the vibe of the salon was cheerful, relaxed, and accepting. They all seem to do a wonderful job! read more

It's difficult to find a new place to get a good haircut. Unfortunately, it wasn't a very friendly and welcoming environment for a new customer. read more

I had such a great experience with Bao! It was my first time bleaching and dying my hair and he did a fantastic job. He was great at communicating and his attention to detail resulted in an incredible look. read more

Jeremy is a hair genie and turned my frumpy 'do into a magic mushroom! The music is also a good time. Would come back for the same cut, which for me is saying something. I showed him like 30 pictures of the same thing, so that seems to work. read more

Jacob did exactly what I wanted! I'm obsessed with my results and will be returning. He not only colored my hair but gave me an amazing haircut I'm very picky with my hair so knowing I have someone in the city I trust is great! highly recommend! read more

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Felt so good to finally get a cut and color after 6+ months without seeing Luciano! I've been seeing Luciano since 2014 and he's always made me feel super comfortable and welcomed, plus he's a magician with color and Asian hair. Not once have I ever left the salon feeling dissatisfied. I know you must be wondering about COVID protocols. TL;DR I felt very safe at Bao's! - Hand sanitizer after you enter - Mask on at all times by staff and patron - Each stylist has their own individual space (backyard, in main salon, upstairs above main salon) - Seats, tools, iPad etc sanitized after each use - Social distancing when not actively working on your hair read more

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I had a haircut with Bao. I was hoping to find someone who's great with Asian hair but it was a fairly quick one without much detailing and it didn't look great after 2 weeks. Not going back. read more

I wanted a simple, short blunt haircut but the haircut was choppy and uneven. The edges of my hair are all jagged. I wanted to get tips of my hair colored purple with a fade up but got a horrible color job. There are parts that are not bleached at all (which should be colored) and parts that are only bleached and have no color. This is definitely the worst haircut I've ever gotten. I only realized after getting home and checking it out more closely. read more

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Jeremy worked wonders on my hair with a fantastic cut and beautiful color! He listened to what I wanted but also gave great suggestions because I didn't really know what I wanted. I'm very happy with the whole experience. Thanks Jeremy! read more

Had the absolute best haircut done here by Jacob! I hadn't gotten a haircut in over 2 years (yikes, I know). I used to color my hair a lot and after going completely blonde (my natural hair color is brown) my hair was super damaged. I decided to grow it out until most of the damage was at a reasonable length to cut off (I tend to look/feel good with a longer hair length). After reading the reviews I decided to make an appointment w/ Jacob and he did not disappoint! I let him know I was quite nervous with how much I'd have to chop off due to the damage and he was very honest with me + gave me his recommendation. He was very meticulous and did a wonderful job - my hair has the perfect amount of layers + volume. I've gotten so many compliments about my hair and I couldn't be happier with the end result. My haircut came out to $70 not including tip. More than reasonable for the cut + style. And it only took about ~1 hr. Can't wait to come back for my next haircut! read more

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Just got a gorgeous haircut from Luciano! Couldn't have asked for better. Thank you Luciano you are wonderful

I discovered Salon Baobao a year ago after searching for a new salon in SF. I was able to easily make an appointment through their website booking system Vagaro. Prices are comparable to other salons in the city. I selected Jacob as my stylist after reading various positive reviews. I come in monthly for a root touch up and have been coming to Jacob for over a year now. I've shared that I want to lighten my dark brown hair and he recommended highlights to start and partial highlights to touch up. He is knowledgeable and always ready to recommend what will look good on his clients (for example when I need toner, time to touch up the highlights, what products will help strengthen my hair, etc.). I always get my hair styled after coloring and leave feeling like a new person. Jacob is my go-to stylist, and I can't recommend him enough! read more

Just added a note here that I made an appointment and then when I came they were closed. So just wanted to give an FYI to their online booking system. read more

Went in for a haircut from Bao and was absolutely not disappointed. He did a great job with my hair and gave me a sleek, stylish haircut with a really nice blowout. Will definitely be coming back here. read more

Tung is the best! I came in with a botched haircut and he evened it out and cut some nice face framing layers exactly how I asked. He checked in multiple times throughout to make sure the cut was what I wanted in terms of length and style. He was super detail oriented and knowledgeable, definitely a high end salon experience. read more

Up-do experience in the salon on my birthday n I want to cry. Quote over the phone: $40-$75 Charged: $85 plus tips n Uber (Note: Stylebee would go to your home for $85) In the salon: I said anything simple n soft.. not low bun.. don't want the bun to fall down while I am dancing. (It's just a private school gala.. not my wedding.. not picky at all) Results: I SMELL like hairspray. My bangs look like a piece of paper n very plastic due to tons of hair spray. I got my face hair-sprayed, so my left eye is red now. Hair pins are very visible on the back of my head. Now: let's see if my hair will fall off tonight when I am dancing. Oh n my husband just said that I smell like "hair salon". I corrected him it's "hair spray". Gave them 1 star because they took me on the day of. read more

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STOP SCROLLING! Book an appointment NOW!! It was my first time in a hair salon (lucky to have a hairstylist mom!) so I was nervous about what normal protocol is on top of covid stuff. But I booked with Luciano who is the sweetest and is SO talented when it comes to hair and color!!! He made me feel comfortable and talked me through what was going on and I could see easily that he has such a passion for his work and does it well. I had a super faded brownish red color in my hair and he transformed it into this gorgeous plum color that I'm simply obsessed with. Thanks to salon baobao and Luciano, you gave my hair life again!! I don't doubt they can do the same for you, so seriously, book now!! read more

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It is most distinctly NOT easy to find someone to get my hair bleached and toned to the right color, or honestly, even close. My first go to who turned me into a not-blonde blonde is booked until way too far away, isn't that close and takes nice vacations which make timing hard. In a pandemic panic I found someone even farther away and she did great. Until she disappeared. Enter the amazing Luciano. He knows his stuff-cut and color-is a professional and takes the time it takes to get it right. I'll be back. read more

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I got my hair done by Don (also goes by Duc), a cut from long hair to a shoulder length bob. He did a fantastic job recommending a cut to suit my face after I showed him a few Pinterest photos of what I liked. Hair washing is always my favorite parts-- it's super comfortable and all the products they use smell really, exceptionally nice. Small detail but it matters! Don was so meticulous with his cutting and, unlike most trips to the hair stylist, DIDNT CUT OFF MORE THAN WHAT I WANTED! NOT EVEN WHEN HE LAYERED MY HAIR! He blew out my hair and the threw in a free hair curling session right after. I'm really pleased with my experience here and am waiting to see how my hair looks after first day gleefulness. I'll update in a few weeks. If you want to treat yourself and get a short style, book Don!! I'm excited to see what other cuts I can get when I come back. read more

So about 3 weeks ago I came to get a wash, cut and style, I must say that was the first time someone had washed my hair and didn't leave with my neck, collar, Or back of my shirt wet. Jacob did a really great job on my hair cut, I felt so cute and happy the entire day! I will be back to get my hair toned down can't wait to see what Jacob does next time. read more

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I absolutely love my color that Jacob did today. It was exactly what I wanted. He was so thorough and careful and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend him. The salon was a fun, friendly atmosphere. read more

Moving to a new city and finding a hairstylist you can trust to do a good job is always a little nerve wracking. Thankfully, after looking through salons I came across Salon Baobao. I've been going to Jacob for about a year now and love the way he works with me to get my color (been through a few shades of pink and I'm a natural blonde) the way I want. He's patient and honest about what the color/hair will look like and will educate you on style maintenance or a cut. I really appreciate that as sometimes in the past I've had stylists who get snippy when you ask for something that I didn't even realize was a little contradictory. Explaining the process is awesome. That and my hair has always come out looking cute! I get so many compliments. Thanks so much Jacob! read more

I found the salon on Yelp and decided the strong reviews meant it was worth checking out since I was in dire need of a haircut. Thankfully, the salon is also conveniently located one block away from the N line! I was also able to make an appointment online through their scheduling portal and was able to book an appointment for the day after - perfect for any last minute planners! I had Don as my hair stylist. I found him to be very careful and thorough with not only the cut, but also the blowdry. He also listened to exactly what I wanted with my hair and my bangs. I loved the way he did my bangs in particular because they were starting to become a headache, but he was able to make them a bit lighter and the perfect length! Prices are $70 for a female haircut, without tips. This may seem hefty for many, but for someone just moving back from NYC, this was just another normal haircut for me. I'm going to continue to explore cheaper options, but if I can't find anything I love, this will be the salon for me! read more

I recently started coming to this salon after growing my hair out for the last 5 years. Jacob knew exactly what I wanted and I am in love with my new short haircut. He is a great clipper cutter! Hard find in SF!... Good location and great community space. read more

I was very excited when I found this salon on yelp as the pictures and reviews looked pretty nice. My first appointment was canceled when I was on my way only 5 min away from the salon. I rescheduled my appointment and had haircut by Jacob. He is really nice but I don't think the haircut was what I asked for. I asked for long layer haircuts, with lots of layers and some length maintained. But the cut was much shorter than I expected and it turned out very choppy, with lots of very short and uneven layers. The layers don't blend at all. It makes it extremely difficult to stylish and doesn't look good at all regardless whether you curl or straighten it. Actually because of the short and choppy layers, it makes it impossible to curl it. It's a big disappointment and definitely doesn't worth the $75 before tips price tag. read more

best haircut ever! bao is the man! everything from the haircut itself to the vibes, 10/10 would recommend!