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    Sweet Asylum

    5.0 (118 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Sweet Asylum

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

    Color only

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    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

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    Don't mind the hair twirler. Thanks, Holly!!
    Leslie K.

    As everyone has said, Holly is an amazing colorist. I live in Texas, but whenever I get a chance to visit friends I schedule a hair appointment! (with styleseat.com) When I first came I didn't really know what I didn't like about my current hair situation, but then we talked it out and she nailed it. Great company for the 2+ hours it takes to get my hair done : )

    Miwa I.

    Gina Leigh is my girl! When I needed a serious change and chop at the beginning of the year, she was my saving grace. Loved the cut so much, that I just went back Sunday night :) I am someone who has always maintained long hair and get pretty nervous at the thought of trusting anyone with cutting my asian pin-straight hair-- but she was able to ease my nerves and maintain the length. She always takes the time to walk me through the process and really understand what type of look I wanted. She is so sweet and I always have the best convos with Gina. I never write reviews, but I'm so in love with my cut that I had to give a shout-out! Book with Gina, you and your hair won't regret it :)

    Thanks Gina!
    Veronica F.

    Got a great cut by Gina Leigh this past Friday! My hair was pretty long and I had an idea of what I wanted. When I met Gina she asked what I was looking for as well as my hair's history, gave me her expert opinion, and we decided on the "lob" look. From the start, she was very thorough in explaining what she was doing. I know it can be uneasy getting a lot of hair chopped off so I appreciated her letting me know the different steps she was taking. She was very knowledgeable and kept great conversation the entire time! The salon is super clean, cute, and small which is nice because it isn't crazy loud and crowded. It's also in a great area! I've received all AMAZING feedback about my hair and I'm completely obsessed. Would 100% refer Gina and Sweet Asylum to a friend or stranger!

    Isabele B.

    I left the place with a huge grin on my face and feeling genuinely happy... That's when I knew that I've found it. My search is finally over and I can now rest easy knowing that my hair is going to be in GREAT hands. Holly, there could not be a colorist as amazing as you!! I'm excited to try other services as everyone seems to be excellent in what they do in this sweet, sweet asylum!! Nothing but love!! xx

    Fully bleached hair
    Josie M.

    Holly B. got my jet black roots fully bleached just in time for my 40th birthday party. She extended her schedule past 5pm to meet my busy 9-5pm working schedule. She was flexible, knowledgeable, and her expertise resulted in a great outcome.

    Quick selfie just after Neil did an amazing job cutting, styling and blowdrying! Thank you :)
    Marina D.

    After a lot of searching, I've finally found a highly qualified and top of the range hair stylist! Neil is an amazing hairdresser and did wonders with my cut and blowdry. I'm so excited to have my go to stylist who's above and beyond my standards of SF hairdressers. Do yourself a favor and look after your hair by only going to those who really know what they are doing! Not to mention, the actual salon is beautiful too! Very personalized and quirky, you feel greatly looked after and special, not just another client among 20 like in other salons!

    After 6-7 inches were cut off!
    irene f.

    Had my haircut by Gina the other night. I've had long, mid-back length layers for almost a straight decade. When I saw Gina I told her I wanted a shoulder length haircut. I was suuuper nervous because I hadn't had my hair that short since I can't even remember when. But 6-7 inches later and I am LOVING my new hair. The cut Gina did is very cute and I've received nothing but compliments since. She's super friendly, easy to talk to, and will give you some guidance in what would look old on you if you're not too sure. Highly recommend!

    And the fun begins, Neil prepping me for my new hot Lob ( long bob ) How sweet is that salon wall behind me?
    Kayleigh R.

    BOOK A CUT WITH NEIL https://www.styleseat.com/neilbradleyyoung I wanted to try out this boutique salon as I have been looking for a salon experience that was comparable to the gem I had in NYC. I wanted a unique intimate warm boutique with friendly on-trend stylists. I always felt like NYC and London were ahead of the trend and when I learned Neil comes with years of experience in London, I knew I would be in good hands. After taking time to hear about my lifestyle and watching me pour through pictures on my phone of what I liked he suggested I get a Lob ( long bob ) PERFECT CHOICE! Its cute, flirty, and just in time for spring. He was fun to chat with, and gave me a great style afterward that garnered many compliments on the street. Book him now! A trendy, polite, kind stylist from London is hard to find in SF !

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    Nepenji Japan Center Beauty Clinic - Cute short cap bob at nepenji San Francisco and Tokyo .

    Nepenji Japan Center Beauty Clinic

    4.2(545 reviews)
    1.0 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Consultations available

    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! :)

    The photos of what I came in with and what I left with say it all. Asked for 2 inches off and for…read moremy layers to be freshened up. First, Junya barely shampooed my hair. The salon hair wash + scalp massage is one of the best parts about getting your hair cut. Off to a bad start. Then she started snipping away unevenly. Scissors were clearly not sharp - I could hear those dull blades tearing through my hair. The saxophones kept getting louder. Rough dried my hair with a towel, her hands, and a blow dryer - didn't pick up a round brush once. Flathead, no volume. I told her it was uneven in lengths and layers, in addition to being much shorter than I asked for, and she said "your cut was uneven when you came in so I can't make it even or fix that." What? That is LITERALLY your job as a hair stylist. Left with dry-ass, choppy layered, uneven, shorter than asked for hair that wasn't even styled. One star only because she comped the poorly executed haircut.

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    Arty - Mako did such a beautiful job for my wedding

    Arty

    4.2(394 reviews)
    0.9 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    I have a very thin, damaged hair and always feel embarrassed to go to a hair salon. That's why I've…read morebeen only gone to get a haircut once a year when I go back to Japan. Then a good friend of mine who has been going to Arty for a while now recommended me to try them. So I went in today for the first time and had an amazing experience. Yumiko san was very professional, warm and kind. She took her time to cut, fix my hair problems and styled it nicely. Place is super clean and relaxing. Thank you so much, Yumiko san for your wonderful service. I'm definitely coming back.

    I don't live in SF anymore, but I make the 1 hour trip just to go to this studio every time I need…read moremy hair done. I love Romi and I will continue going here to see her!! Compared to the other studios I've been to, they are the most consistent, honest, and detailed. I have never walked out of this studio unhappy with how my hair looked, even if it deviated a bit from what I originally wanted. In the most recent time I went, I was absolutely blown away with how my hair turned out! So much that I think I will continue asking for this color for years to come, maybe until my hair can't handle it anymore lol I've been going to Romi for a few years for color and haircuts and I deeply appreciate how much attention to detail she has. In my case, she had noted down the colors that I've had before and uses that as a point of reference for my session. This is so helpful, especially since I don't remember what I asked for months prior. Since I liked my most recent color so much, I can walk into the studio with full confidence that I can ask for the exact same thing again because she has it noted down somewhere. Thank you Romi!!

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

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    David James - Beautiful blended color by Devon.

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    4.8(294 reviews)
    1.7 miAlamo Square, Hayes Valley
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    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!

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    Cut by Sabrina.

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    Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

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