Great environment and Hareg does fantastic work. Highly recommended.

A talented and experienced stylist, an inviting and modern atmosphere, a convenient location, easy online booking, quality products, and competitive pricing. What more could you want? Hareg does amazing haircuts and color work for people of all hair types. I always leave feeling gorgeous and refreshed. read more

I inherited Hareg Kassaye when my previous stylist moved out of town, and with her first cut I knew I had gotten VERY lucky. She understood my haircut and color requirements immediately, and recently recommended a new style that was trendy and flattering, but also fit my personal style and styling needs; it grew out very well, too. I'm delighted that her new salon, Topiary, reflects her so well: it's beautiful and tasteful, but also very thoughtful in its central location. You can really trust Hareg to listen, understand, recommend and execute on your hair. She's also a cool person who's always fun to talk to. read more

Topiary Salon is amazing! Hareg, the owner and stylist, does such amazing haircuts and color work. She is very friendly, down-to-earth, professional, and most of all, talented! Her salon is a breath of fresh air in Hayes Valley. She has an online booking system so it's super easy to make an appointment with her. read more

Great environment and excellent stylists. Well located to public transportation. My color has been adjusted to compliment my complexion and the cut is easy care. Highly recommended. read more

I've been going to Hareg for 11 years now and no matter how far away I move (from SOMA to Noe Valley to Berkeley to Half Moon Bay), Hareg has been my one constant because she really is worth it. Over the last decade-plus she's kept me looking stylish whether I wanted my hair long or short, classic or edgy (faux-hawk?!), natural or stylized. I recommend everyone to Hareg: wife, in-laws, friends, housemates, co-workers, you... I've already booked my next appointment! read more

I have been a loyal customer of Hereg for the last two years since I moved back. I trust her for all my grooming decisions.

I am a mother on the go and not one to spend a lot of time on my hair when going out, yet I have random people complementing my hair and ask where I get it done. This only means that Hareg is doing her magic! She is the one that makes my hair look great! Hareg has been doing my hair for many years. She is talented, creative, sweet, caring and much more! She has a great space. I am so excited for her and all of the wonderful things to come for Topiary Salon! read more

I've been going to Hareg, the owner of Topiary for over 10 years and she's great! She does a fantastic job with all sorts of hair, and my very fine, super straight hair always looks amazing when she's done with it. The location is great too; just next to all the restaurants and shopping on Hayes Valley. read more

Hareg has been doing my hair for more than a decade. She is extremely skilled in a variety od color processes and has a good eye for helping you change your style if you want to. I have always been very pleased with every cut and color. Plus she is a nice person, interesting to talk to but happy to give you space if you don't feel like gabbing. read more

Hareg is amazing! I've followed her from Grasshopper. I always get compliments on my hair. Her new salon is lovely!! Forever loyal

Followed Hareg from grasshopper. She knows her trade. I have long thick wavy/Curry hair and she is able to give me the long soft layers that suits the weight of my hair and the shape of my face. Hair grows out nicely so you don't look like a dog in the rain by your next appointment (which for me can sometimes take a while). read more

Love, love, love Hareg and Topiary! I have been going to Hareg for almost 5 years now and I will go no where else. Hareg is amazing. She knows how to cut my hair to bring out the best and the cut grows in so well! She does an amazing job with my color!!! I always get compliments on my hair and this is due entirely to Hareg. While Hareg was on mat leave, I went to other stylists and they were fine. But I am so glad Hareg is back!!! If you are looking for a new place to try in SF, you can't go wrong with Hareg and Topiary! read more

Hareg is great. She is so nice and really cares about her work. I love going to Topiary Salon because it is so clean and Nice music is always playing. Hareg does an amazing job on my hair! I really enjoy going there. read more

I love this salon. Hareg does both mine and my boyfriends hair and we couldn't be happier. She always does a great job and makes us feel welcome and at home. I highly recommend this salon. read more

I found Hareg 13 years ago when I moved to South Park from NYC, and I've been following her faithfully ever since! She knows exactly how to handle my fine wavy/curly layers. I recently needed her to add tint to cover up my gray hairs, and it looks so natural that friends don't believe that I color it. On top of all this, Hareg is a wonderful person to know and is very easy to work with. read more

Hareg is truly the best stylist I've had. She is a very talented and and wonderful person. Her salon is bright, open and airy and she carries great products. I have fine blonde hair which she does beautiful highlights on. She also cuts my 4 year old son's car who is very nervous about the process. Hareg is great with him. I send all my girlfriends to Hareg who need a new stylist. read more

I had really long hair and I wanted to try something new! I wanted to get an A-Line, and I was super nervous but excited! Hareg made me feel so comfortable with my decision, and understood exactly when I wanted! I didn't even have to explain too much, I just showed her a few pictures and she chopped away! It was AMAZING! I get compliments on my hair all the time, even random people come up to me! I never felt more confident, thank you SO much Hareg! I love my hair! read more

Tracy is absolutely the BEST. I tried so many different salons when I moved to SF hoping to find someone who could make my mouse brown a fabulous blonde and failed (hideously) until Tracy was recommended to me by another hairdresser who had trained under her. That was 4 years ago and now I won't let anybody else touch my hair! I've followed her to every salon she's worked at, and would seriously follow her to Timbuktu if it came to it. She does a gorgeous color job and her cuts have always grown out beautifully. One of my friends decided to highlight her virgin black hair ONE WEEK before her wedding and when I couldn't talk her out of the idea, I sent her to Tracy and she looked amazing on her wedding day. There's nobody else I would trust with something like that! read more

Hareg is such a gem, sweet, kind, and super talented! Was so happy to hear she opened her own place. I come all the way from the east bay just to see her. My cut and color are always perfect in her hands. read more

There is no one I trust more with my hair than Hareg. She is incredibly skilled, easy to work with, and makes sure you walk out of her salon looking and feeling great! I have been going to her for over ten years, and followed her from Grasshopper Salon, then to Project XO Salon, and now I am thrilled to visit her in her very own Topiary Salon! Over the years we have tried many different haircuts - from very long, to very short - and one thing I have always appreciated about Hareg is that she will tell you the truth about your ideas and make sure you come up with a plan that will actually work with your hair. Let me put it this way: I trust her so much that I sent my BOSS to her, and she did not disappoint. The new Topiary Salon is very conveniently located in the up-and-coming Hayes Valley area of San Francisco, and has a fresh, airy, and updated interior that is a pleasure to be in. I cannot say enough about how great Hareg is, but I will end with this - You will be so glad you went to her!! read more

Hareg is amazing! She has a great eye for color, always beautiful and natural. And also cut and style, she brings body and shape to my fine hair. Hareg has been my stylist for 13 years She is a pleasure to talk to, and I look forward to seeing her every visit. Her salon is beautiful and sunny, located in a great neighborhood. read more

Tracy is a true ARTIST. I followed her to Topiary from a previous salon... she is that good! My hair is difficult, porous/absorbent, curls wrong and is hard to get the color & cut just right, but Tracy is a master with delicacy, persistence and attention to detail. Additionally, she just has a lovely relaxed personality & vibe -- nothing is too much trouble. She can do both conservative or edgy cuts... and gently insists on keeping my ends neat, even when my better judgement doesn't prevail. I made the mistake of going elsewhere once while traveling abroad and she has patiently helped me recover the health of my hair over time. Worth the two hour drive from Santa Cruz, she is a rare gem. read more

Best haircut I have ever gotten! I showed her a picture and she gave me a cut and color that was identical (except even prettier). She also talked with me about how to maintain curly hair which I appreciate. Hareg is amazing!!!! read more

My daughter and I have been following Hareg everywhere she goes! Topiary is her own beautiful brand new hair salon. I love Hareg's hair cuts! She is very talented, professional and kind. Her new Salon is located in Hayes Valley but parking is easy. I highly recommend Hareg. read more

I came here from New York and had a very hard time finding a hair dresser I liked. I couldn't believe my luck when I finally found Tracy Collins. I have now followed her from 3 salons and would not dream of going to see anyone else. She is without a doubt the best hairdresser I've ever had. Not only is she incredibly talented (she does the hair for NY fashion week!), creative, meticulous, and attentive to your wishes, but she's also just an incredible person. Icing on the cake: the new space at Topiary Salon is awesome. Sunny, bright, and in fabulous Hayes Valley where you can go treat yourself to amazing food and shopping afterwards. Hareg who works with her (and owns the place) is really lovely too. I always leave feeling like I've just spent an afternoon with friends, and look fabulous to boot! If I could give 6 stars I would! read more

Thank You Thank You, Hareg. So glad I stopped in. Love my new cut! It looks great!!

Hareg is amazing! She has been cutting my hair for 7 years and every hair cut has exceeded my expectations. I have a lot of hair and have had many bad hair cuts prior to finding Hareg. She cuts my hair in a way that requires little to no styling and looks great. I love her new space, Topiary Salon. It is clean, modern and beautiful inside with easy parking. I am so happy to have found Hareg and I can't recommend her enough!! read more

Hareg is the only person that I trust to cut and style my hair. She understands my texture and she structures my cut to compliment my face. She has cut my hair into a mohawk, pixie cut and a shoulder length bob. I lived in New York for a few years and went to another stylist that gave me a Dora the explorer hair cut and that was the last time I ever let anyone other than Hareg cut my hair. Topiary's atmosphere is quaint and relaxing.. I get a joyous feeling walking out after an appointment with a new look and new confidence. If you're seeking a stylist that will impress you with how good your hair can look - Hareg is your girl! read more

Highly recommend this new salon. Well lit, thoughtfully designed, spacious and relaxed, and a convenient location on Gough and McAllister. The owner, Hareg, is a brilliant hairstylist and can do my hair (a guy who doesn't want anything fancy) and my wife's. She's one of the very best in the Bay Area with a ton of experience and a growing following. read more

This review is long overdue as I have followed Tracy Collins from at least 2 previous salons. Prior to finding Tracy, I had been to several excellent stylists in San Francisco and New York. Out of all the stylists I have ever worked with, I have never been so pleased (and consistently so!) with my hair care as I have been with Tracy. She has incredible skills as a stylist and always pays attention to what I am asking for and is precise and artful in her technique. She also teaches nationally and internationally for TIGI and is steadfastly dedicated to the practice of ever-furthering her craft. The result is a stylist who is very familiar with contemporary and edgier looks who can adapt this wealth of knowledge to the needs of her clients. On top of her stylist superpowers, she is incredibly warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. Going to get my hair cut is always a treat as she creates such a welcoming and relaxing space--a little spot of calm and pampering amidst the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. Thanks, Tracy! read more