Love Shi Been a life long customer, prices are awesome, and haircuts are great. The length of my hair was way past my waist, so I was REALLY due for a haircut. Went in today to Shi's for a long cut with layers all around. My hair now feels like it has more volume and it's much lighter! read more

Shi's Hair Studio - Long hair cut with Layers - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't believe it took me two years to finally find a great and affordable hairdresser near the Laurel Heights neighborhood. That's what Shi's Hair Studio is exactly. A great hair cut, with a very affordable price. Shi's is a rare jewel in San Francisco. It's now my go-to place to get mine and my family's hair cut. read more

I can't recommend this hair studio enough. I've been getting my hair cut by Shi and her colleague Chilan since I moved to San Francisco after college in 2012, and have continued to come back despite moving out of the Richmond district to Chicago and various locations around the Bay Area. Over the years coming here, I've come to consider myself not just a customer of Shi and Chilan, but a good friend as well! They are both consummate professionals and extremely reliable, not to mention warm and friendly on a personal level. We all know how difficult it can be to find a new barber, and I have remained loyal to this place because they know my hair, I always have a pleasant experience and a great hair cut on top of it. I like to tip well because of our relationship but their haircuts are reasonably priced and Shi even started selling succulents during the pandemic too! If you're looking for a new barber, whether you're a parent with young kids or a hesitant early 20s male like me that struggled for a long time to find a reliable option or anywhere in between, give this place a chance! You won't be disappointed. read more

Shi is great for kids. She's quick, inexpensive and there's a good job. We never feels rushed and she always takes the time to listen to what you need read more

Shi did a fantastic job cutting our girls' hair! They're pretty wiggly at age 2 and 4 and she handled it really well. Even had a Dora dvd to put on in the background. Highly recommend for kid's haircuts! read more

Shi is amazing, so very talented. I've taken my son to her for years, gone to her myself, and recommended her to several friends who also love her. read more

I'm weird when it comes to hair cuts... I go with 1 and never change... until Shi... She is awesome... just knows how to deal with my hair (straight, thick and hard to manage). I do thank the good lord for giving a lot of it... Great for kids... 50 videos to choose from... Shi is great with kids. read more

Shi's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

My 6 year old daughter decided to cut her hair into a bob and donate it. After years of barely allowing to have the tips cut, her parents were more worried than she was. She slept over the decision, then decided on a Saturday evening just after 5 pm that it had to be right now! They were very nice on the phone and we could come in right away. Annie made her feel so comfortable that the hair came off and my daughter smiled!!! Annie then gave her the best hair cut she's had by far- she took her time, paid attention to details like having it even on both sides, and the cut works great with my daughter's curly hair. A 5 star experience! read more

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After 5 years of being a customer at Shi's hair studio, I was extremely disappointed with the service I recieved last time. I explicitly scheduled an appointment with Shi, but instead was given another hair dresser. I showed the hair dresser a handful of images of the exact style I wanted and we verbally agreed on cutting 1-1.5 inches of hair. She ended up chopping off 3+ inches of my hair and giving me a style completely different from what I had shown. My hair is now so short I cannot even put it up. I would not recommend this hair studio anymore, they did not listen or deliver the hair style that was agreed upon. read more

As a testament to their popularity, while kid was getting haircut, they took like half a dozen phone appointments for kids cuts. "Two boys haircut" is very popular. They're fast, great with a boy haircut and know how to calm the kids with lollipops and tv. Been to fancier kid oriented hair places with kid chairs and themes but nothing has been as good a cut or easy no tears experience as Shi's. read more

Shi (yes, that's her name) runs this little hair studio on Clement between Arguello and 1st. It's a small, unassuming spot with three chairs. If she's cutting kids, there's some kind of Disney cartoon playing on a small TV to placate them. Otherwise, Chinese music like what my parents listen to usually streams from an ipod. Plenty of magazines to browse if you have to wait. There's a bathroom too, if you have the need. I've been going to Shi for haircuts for at least the last three years. This is about 60 cuts. Shi has always honored every appointment, and has never kept me waiting more than five minutes for any single cut. Compare that to your typical sub-$20 haircut - I bet you can't get more than five cuts at most places before getting double-booked and stuck waiting for 20-30 minutes. I highly appreciate the fact that Shi honors her appointments, never double-books, and provides a clean, consistent cut for a great price. Shi also has a great personality - very traditional Chinese, but not wierd. Like a cool Auntie. If you need a simple cut give Shi a try! read more

Be warned: this place is no frills. There are only three chairs and it's a tiny. But Shi does a really good job and for a wash, cut, and style it was only $30. I've paid three times that and gotten a similar cut. Not worth the money to me anymore. Shi will listen to what you want and add suggestions if she thinks of something that might help. The creme de la creme is she'll shut up and let you sit there peacefully. I hate when I'm forced into conversation by my stylist. Grrr. Drives me crazy. Go here. It's only $12 for guys too. So jealous! read more

Been going to see Shi for my "Michelle Williams" haircut for about a year now, and I'm always satisfied. It's hard to find someone affordable who can also cut short hair. read more

After reading the reviews and I was in the neighborhood, where they had a good Yelp rating, I decided to give this place a chance. Well they stylist told me that she couldn't take me to today and it turns out one person was waiting for her. So I decided to go to supercuts. If you have me a bett exception, I would give this place a better rating. If you want things done, just go to the regular style chains. They will always take anybody. read more

I stumbled upon this place about a year ago and have been going here for every haircut since. I've not been dissapointed at all with her work. Shi strikes me as a hard working woman; very honest; very respectful. She's also very sweet and very pleasant. Sometimes I feel like talking, and she's receptive and warm. Other times, I'm just bone tired and want to close my eyes for a few minutes. She's also very respectful of that. read more

I saw Shi for the first time on May 1, 2007, though I wish it could have been under better circumstances -- my longtime hairdresser was murdered by her husband a few weeks ago. It's tough finding someone new after eight years, so I was pretty apprehensive about it. I whittled it down to a few candidates, mostly ones that were a few blocks from my apartment on Arguello. Jill K.'s boyfriend's hair, while bearing little resemblance to mine, did look good enough in the picture to steer me toward Shi. My hair is pretty simple, buzzed on the sides and in the back, and parted to the side with the help of product. Nevertheless, I am pretty paranoid, mostly about getting a hack job where a smoothly blended buzz should be. I'm not a model to begin with, so a jacked-up haircut would just add to my low self-esteem. As for the actual cut, I was so pleased that I made my next appointment on the spot. But more importantly, I had a crying 3-month-old with me that Shi didn't seem to mind. Her friend and/or co-worker also helped soothe my daughter while Shi was finishing up my hair. I also gave her $25 for a $15 cut, and she told me it was too much and tried (unsuccessfully) to give it back. I would definitely recommend her, especially to any New York-to-Inner Richmond transplants that need an Astor Place-quality buzz. read more

Shi is a sweet, friendly mother of two little girls from the Sunset who runs her own salon here in the Richmond. Her English is very good for a Chinese lady from Guangzhou. Which is really important because when you tell her what you want, she/Shi gets it. Men's haircuts are $14. Sometimes she/Shi gets busy so it doesn't hurt to give her a call in advance. I always forget her number so I just go on Google Street View and get it off her store front. I'm pretty satisfied with her work. She/Shi knows what works for me and keeps me informed throughout the process. The pomade she suggested also gets a thumbs-up. She/Shi has an assistant on busy weekend days, but I tend to avoid her. No real reason, I just like Shi's work. While she cuts my hair we talk about everything from traveling to education to politics to family. She/Shi likes playing Enya, Secret Garden and other new age-y type CDs while she works. It's kind of relaxing. Another thing I really like about her place is that it's really clean. Three chairs, one place to wash your hair, and that's about it. Very bare bones salon. Good attention to detail. Simply Shi. read more

It's been a while since I've even looked for a new place to get a hair cut. I've been going to the same place in Berkeley for the past five and she just knows how to cut it the way I like it! However, I've since moved on to San Francisco and it's just more practical to find something out here if I could. I went through some Yelp reviews for places around the area and just started making some phone calls. I was able to schedule an appointment for a cut here later in the evening. When I walked in, Shi was helping another customer, but I only had to wait 10 min. max. When I sat down, she asked me how I wanted it cut and went to town. I think I was probably a little vague, but she understood exactly what I was trying to do. 15 min. later I had a nice clean cut with a good conversation thrown in as a bonus. I don't mind seeing this place get more customers from here, because I think Shi definitely deserves the business. The price is little more than my old place, but I don't think I'm going to have to check out the other places around the area. I found my new hair-cut home. read more

No frills, no gimmick. Clean, welcoming. I was a walk-in, but might be good idea to make appointment. $15 plus $5 tip. They also cut children's hair. The woman who runs the shop seems like she is nice with kids so I will come here one day to have her trim our toddler's hair. There's a TV and videos for the wee ones, also lollies. read more

5 Stars for the quality of Shi's work at bargain prices! Shi is a very talented hair stylist who pays attention to details other stylists don't bother with. She cuts hair dry so she can see how your hair naturally falls. Shampoos are extra--and should be considering her prices. She works quickly, but gets the job done right. I give Shi large tips because the quality of her work is so high--comparable to folks who charge many times more than she does. read more

I've been going to Shi for 2 years now. I like her. She is the only hairdresser I've been to that understands the concept "Layers". I want lots of it, and she does it. I paid much more money for hairdressers that does not do layers the way I want it. When thye are done you cannot even see the layers. She is a bit too honest though and says things I dont want to hear. but I keep going back to her because she is very affordable, and treats my hair perfect! Im always happy after I leave! (Except feel bad about some things she says) Both me and my hubby goes to see her! read more

I've been going to Shi for a haircut ever since she started her career at Super Cuts on 9th and Irving. Over the years Shi has provided excellent cuts in a no frills environment with reasonable pricing. I love when a parent brings their toddlers in for a first cut-Shi provides a monitor with a myriad of children related videos bro watch while she works her magic! I've never witnessed a child in distress. I've moved out of the country only to return to Shi for a cut on my bi-yearly visits to the area. I now live in Marin and will drive to her location on Clement street just for a cut. Everyone always compliments my cut! Do yourself a favor and book an appointment! Cuts, color, children men and women. read more

Have taken my 10yo here twice, each last-minute sans appointment. Shi graciously found time for us, listened to us, suggested twesks, and my daughter left with hair better than she imagined. Will certainly return. Recommended. read more

Hmmm... i think its just suppose to be Shi's Hair Salon. (i don't see people getting their nails done here) one day i was wondering around Clement looking for place to cut my hair. I stumbled upon this place and was greeted by a very nice lady by the name of Shi. She had pretty good English for a Chinese lady. Not only did she follow the instructions I gave for on how to cut my hair, but she kept asking me if everything was okay and the way I wanted it. I've never had a hairdresser cut my hair precisely 2 inches when I said 2!! She really takes her time. From that one time on, I've decided to make her "MY" hairdresser, as I feel every woman should have one. I even recommended her to my sisters, and they loved the way their haircuts turned out too. however, getting an appointment with her can be difficult--as they are under-staffed and everyone who goes there wants Shi to cut their hairs anyways. read more

I went to Shi's for the first time last Sunday after yelping various hair salons. I've had long hair for a year and needed a big change. I wanted a very short shoulder-length haircut but I also didn't want it messed up either, so I decided to go with Shi's based on reviews. I called Sunday morning to make an appointment and they got me in at 3pm. I thought it'd be crowded but there was only one person getting their hair done so it was nice and quiet (which gave me time to calm my nerves knowing my hair was getting chopped off). I was told to sit in a chair to wait for a stylist. In a minute, a lady came and asked me what I wanted. I brought in a picture and after looking at it, she looked at my hair and immediately suggested that I could donate it. I had thought about donating it but wasn't quite sure if it was long enough (it just barely hit 10 inches) but I thought that it was very nice of them to think of that first thing. After measuring my hair and making sure she would have enough hair to work with to get the style I wanted, she put my hair into pig tails and cut them off. Then she cut it and straightened it very well. It didn't look EXACTLY like the picture, but it was very similar. She also made sure to ask me if I wanted a straighter cut or an A-line style. Near the end she said she was going to thin my hair out a little at the ends, but I think she could've thinned it out way more. Nonetheless, I was overall satisfied with the job she did since she didn't mess anything up. It cost me $20 + $3 tip. I'm not sure who cut my hair but I sat in the chair closest to the street and the counter said Annie on it so maybe that was her name (I'm pretty sure it wasn't Shi). read more

She did a great job cutting my hair, it was cheap and they accept credit cards. I've received nothing but compliments on my new haircut. :) read more

So i decided to give this salon a try after reading all the great reviews on Yelp. However, the only good thing about this place is the price: Hair cut is $18 and up depending on the length. Shampoo, Cut and Style is $35 and up. I was disappointed with Shi because she did not cut my hair the way I asked her to. i told her to cut a couple of inches off and add layers to the top, instead she cut at least three inches and gave me uneven bangs. I was so piss that I had to go home and trim my own bangs! Worst yet, she does not section your hair before she cuts it. Even if you make an appointment with her, you will still have to wait about 10 minutes. I guess you get what you pay for. I will definitely not go to Shi again. one star = friendliness and accepts credit cards read more

Came here with my 19 month old for his first professional haircut. He sat on my lap and watched Elmo while they got to work! Done in 5-10 minutes with minimal whining. $19. For sure would come back. It's a little uneven in some parts but my guy was squirming. If you arrive a few minutes before they open you can get in and get out right away. read more

Shi is awesome! Our 4 year old had never had a haircut and her was 23 inches long. She made the experience fun for our daughter and out 4 year old left there feel glamorous with her new cut. And you can't beat the price! read more

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I really like this place and will go back. Shi and her assistant are very friendly and have done a wonderful job. When I walked in with no appointment, Shi said it's no problem and someone will be with me as soon as they would finish with the other two customers. There was a little boy who got a haircut and the staff has done everything to make him feel comfortable. When I saw this, I knew it would be a good experience. The place is clean and cozy. Her assistant cut my hair exactly the way I wanted it. It hardly ever happens when I go to a hair salon. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the result. They are also not the kind of nosy people that ask tons of questions or bring on this fake bs conversation that I have experienced at other hair salons. They are very down to earth and I truly appreciate it. I ended up paying $20. Believe it or not, I went to a hair salon at the Beverly Center in LA and ended up paying $90 for the same cut. read more

I've been going to Shi for over 4 years now, I have no idea why I haven't reviewed before. I like that I never really know what I want, but she always manages to come up with good results. Can't beat the price. I have now lived in the east bay for the past 3 years, but where do I still travel to get my haircut? That's right- Shi's! I don't know if I could find a place near me that has such good results for such a good price, so I'll continue to take the Bay Bridge for my cut. Also, the nail salon mentioned by other reviewers is actually now in it's own space around the corner (on Arguello between Clement and Geary) It's called T&T nails and Phoung (the owner) does the best mani/pedi I've ever had. Will review T&T now... read more

Shi is awesome. I have been going to her for years. She gives me an affordable great cut and a friendly chat on a consistent basis. She also loves kids. I am looking forward to bringing my son to her when he's older. read more

Perfect! I was way over due for a cut and stopped by on a whim. I got lucky and she took me right in. Great cut that I love! I had very long hair for 18 years and had cut it short several months ago. I was on my third cutter and still looking for the one who would actually do what I asked. Shi took care of that for me and now I am her customer for life. She seemed to know exactly what I was asking for and did me right! Great hair cut at an even better price. read more

I really love this place. Shi is soo nice and the haircuts are both cheap and great quality. We send everyone we know here. read more

Shi's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very nice cut at a very reasonable price for men. Fast, reliable, nice results. I have been returning for 1-2 years. They have an interesting book selection to read as well. read more

Shi is the best! Shi is always helpful and does everything she can to met my chaotic schedule. Her no-nonsense approach is what I love about her. She has a good eye and a steady hand which translates into a great cut every time. And that's what its all about. I highly recommend Shi . read more

We love Shi's! Both my husband and our son go for their regular cuts/trims. The cuts are always very cute and the stylists are great with my son (age 5 1/2). read more

I had a terrible experience at Shi's today. I called in advance and confirmed an appointment with Shi, specifically for her to cut my hair. When I arrived, Shi had booked 4 people for the same time. She offered no apology, and the other woman who worked there bluntly asked whether I wanted a haircut or not. I took the haircut from this other stylist and she was incredibly rude, rough with my hair and head, and abrupt throughout. Worst service I've ever had for a haircut. read more

For $15 you get a haircut but no wash and shampoo. I always have Shi cut my hair and it's always consistent. I once had the other person working there cut my hair but she didn't do a good job. They take credit which is a plus. read more

Shi does amazing work. She's been cutting my boyfriend's hair for years. It looks great every single time! She charges $12 and honestly does a much better job than so many of those overpriced men's cuts. Shi is also a total sweetheart -- an unbelivably warm and caring lady! Going to see her is always a treat. read more