Mary is awesome! She actually took time to explain me what would work and needs to be done to fix…read morethe bad coloring of my hair and it really worked! She even explained how to take care of the new color! This is my second visit at Essence salon and I'm glad this place is worth it.

I've been coming to this salon for about a year now, and after multiple visits, I can honestly say…read moreGrace is an absolute gem. The whole salon has such a heart-centered feel. Everyone genuinely cares about you, your experience, and whether you leave happy. The vibe is calm, welcoming, and relaxing from the moment you walk in, with great music playing in the background at just the right volume. Lauren and Sofia make scheduling incredibly easy. Whether online or by phone, everything is seamless, and even when I've had to reschedule, they've always been accommodating and hassle-free. Grace herself is genuinely kind, caring, and incredibly attentive. She really listens to your ideas while also being honest about what will realistically work with your hair. She is highly skilled, notices the tiniest details, and takes the time to show you how to style and care for your cut at home. What impresses me most is how well her cuts grow out. I still get compliments weeks later, even as my hair gets longer--which says a lot about the quality of her work. So grateful I found Grace and this salon. You don't just feel like you're getting your hair done here--you feel genuinely cared for.

Nina and Tweety were sooo professional and went above and beyond! Couldn't have asked for a better…read morehaircut. My hair is pretty thick but they were able to layer it well AND add some bleach.

Jenny has been cutting my hair for about a year now and she's wonderful. She will always cut my…read morehair when I show up early as long as she's not with someone else. She's made some small adjustments to my cut over this past year that have turned out well. I am an "easy" haircut but people get it wrong all of the time but Jenny is very consistent and would recommend her to anyone! Convenient location just around the corner from Eureka on Castro Street. All of the stylists here are very friendly and it's a great atmosphere to be around.

Thy is an amazing hairstylist! I've been going to her for haircuts and color for several years now,…read moreand she's the only person I trust with my hair. She delivers every single time! The first time I went to Thy was actually for a color correction after I had a bad experience at another salon. She did an amazing job fixing my hair, and I've trusted her with it ever since. I usually show her a reference photo, and she always does an incredible job getting my hair as close to the inspiration as possible. I always leave happy with the results and highly recommend her!

Thy's is amazing! I've been going to her for over 5 years, and she has always provided exceptional…read morecustomer service. She is truly the best hairstylist I've ever had! She's talented, professional, and always makes me feel great about my hair. I highly recommend Thuy to anyone looking for an amazing hairstylist!

Mindy is all what everyone already says and more! She is a woman with a heart of gold with a clear…read morepassion for hair and self-care. She is very patient and kind with any questions you have, and you can feel how much you are in good hands with her. After receiving a haircut from her, I feel like a new person with a fresh start for the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse! Her guidance and wisdom made me much more confident in all of my decisions, and it was a warm feeling talking with her. If you ever need a haircut, color, or treatment, you are set to go. She is a wonderful person with a gentle and caring heart. I think I found another wonderful hair stylist/specialist! Highly recommend! *** Bonus Note: Make sure to check what payments she accepts! I believe it is Zelle, Venmo, or cash. We must always be ready for our specialists who take such great care of us! :)

i'm pretty picky with my hair, but I love how my hair came out with Mindy. It was the perfect…read morelength and the bangs have lasted a really long time. She really heard what I wanted and delivered.

GOOD JOB!!! Nathalie, make me feel so beautiful in my make…read morehair make up, plus she is soooo nice, lovely and very accommodating! I'd love to go back and do some hair work with her. Thank you Nathalie!!!

Book your appointment!!! Natalie saved me from a really bad balayage I got from a previous salon…read moreand I haven't looked back since. She is incredibly talented at what she does and I am so happy that I was lucky enough to find her 9 years ago. I have naturally thick black hair and every time she does my hair the blend is so soft and effortless. 10/10!! I've been with her through all seasons of my life and she always comes with the best recommendations for my face shape and style especially when I have no clue what I want lol. I look forward to my appointments with her and love catching up! I am always getting so many hair compliments even after a 7 month growth lol I refer everyone I know to her! I drive 1.5-2 hours to see her and it's so worth it. She's the best and I can't trust anyone else with my hair!

Gabriel Campbell is the owner of Julian Chase Salon. I can't say enough about his services...great…read morecuts and coloring...and Gabe has a very funny personality that always keeps you at ease.FIVE Stars*****

I went in to the Julian Chase Salon and Isabel gave me a haircut, it was good and I left happy,read more

I had my second appointment with Christy, and I'm very happy with my hair transformation!…read more My first appointment was focused on blending my previous brown/blonde color and grown-out dyed roots with my natural gray hair. The result was good, but I felt it was expensive for what I had requested, as blending my multi-colored hair while still making it look beautiful and natural took a lot of work. But I could tell Christy really knows what she's doing and now understood how my hair reacts, so I came back couple months later with a clearer vision. We communicated really well, and she gave me honest input on what would and wouldn't work. I asked her to push my dark, resistant hair as light as possible without damaging it, and she did an amazing job. My hair turned out beautiful, and I'm very happy with the result! My tip: communicate on the design you want clearly and discuss your expectations with Christy beforehand, and she'll be honest about what's achievable with your hair.

I got both a Haircut and a Hair Coloring. My first time getting my hair colored, and they were so…read morekind throughout the whole process. Always asking if I needed anything or if I was comfortable. They saw my vision I had for my hair and they delivered 10 times over. Its a very nice place and you feel comfortable pretty much the second you walk in! I would definitely recommend coming here. I loved the bonus laughs we had during my whole process! I know ill be back!

We've been going to Natalie for years, and she is truly amazing. Every time we leave her chair, we…read morefeel beautiful, refreshed, confident, and completely taken care of. Last weekend she once again did an incredible job with our haircuts, color, and styling, and we couldn't be happier. Natalie is not only incredibly talented, but also so thoughtful, detail-oriented, professional, and genuinely caring. She always takes the time to listen and somehow knows exactly what will look best. On top of that, she's just such a joy to spend time with. If you're looking for an amazing stylist in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend her enough. She's the absolute best!

I've been going to Natalie for several years now and she's the only hairdresser that can…read moreconsistently make my thin, straight hair look like it has body. Every time I get a cut I'm happy with how it turns out! She's also so fun to talk to, I would highly recommend her especially if you have fine hair.

After moving, the thought of getting a haircut was always a lot of work for me, because I had to…read moreread reviews, etc. So happy to finally have a place I can confidently come back to. I saw Xuan for my first haircut at Be U Salon today, and she was super efficient, listened to feedback, and knew what would suit my face shape. I initially showed her a random image of a layered bob, but she recommended against it since the style would age me. Loved the advice, and the style she gave me turned out to be exactly what I needed. The salon itself is clean, chill, and located in a plaza with many parking options. I'll be back!

I first came to this salon on 12/30/25 (this date becomes important later) and had a great haircut…read morewith Lily. They advertise $85 for women's haircuts. She charged me $95, which makes sense since I have long hair that goes about down to my bra at the longest part. I was excited to find a great salon so quickly after moving here. I made another appointment with Lily for August 21, but she had to cancel due to travel and suggested I get my hair cut by Anh-Xuan instead. I was hesitant to switch, but my hair has been getting really thin and stringy from hard water, so I really needed the cut. On my booking confirmation, it said the haircut would be $85. My hair was the same length that it was when I got my first cut with Lily. The cut was fine, not as good as with Lily, but good enough. When it came time to pay, she went straight to the tipping screen, and I chose 18%. I was shocked to see the total bill come to $140, but I thought maybe I'd forgotten how much it cost last time. As I walked to my car, I double checked my booking and email receipt. The booking still said $85. The receipt said she charged me $120, plus tip. I went back and checked my email receipt from my first haircut there, and it confirmed that one was $95 plus tip. I walked back into the salon thinking it must be a mistake. I showed Anh-Xuan the booking confirmation that showed $85 and said $120 seemed like a mistake. "$85 and up," she responded. I've never heard of a $35 upcharge for long hair without any written indication. Their website as of today still said $85. The receipt had a feedback button, so I left feedback with screenshots proving all of this and suggesting they make their pricing more transparent. I thought that would be the end of it, and maybe I'd get a partial refund, but no. Instead I get a TEXT MESSAGE to my personal phone number from Anh-Xuan claiming the changed prices in 2026 (two days after my last appointment, supposedly). She said these are the new prices, and it would be the same with Lily as well. I responded saying this was a really large discrepancy, and that if they changed their prices, it should be reflected somewhere on the booking and website. She then went on to blame me, saying that if I hadn't been there in eight months, that meant my hair had grown 8 inches, and that she believes my hair must have been at shoulder length when I came last time. I mean, first, hair doesn't grow an inch a month; mine grows a normal half an inch per month. And I was with Lily for a haircut, at which she cut four inches, so my hair was back to the exact same length as my first haircut. This whole thing is so shockingly unprofessional. I really liked Lily, but now I'm afraid to come back here again in case I run into Anh-Xuan again. And I should have checked her reviews sooner, but I can see she has been overcharging people since at least 2025. I probably would have just avoided the salon and not bothered leaving this review, except Anh-Xuan's text messages were so unprofessional. Highly recommend Lily, and also confirming the price in writing before your appointment.

To say this review is long overdue is the truth. Seing that have gotten my hair cut by Erna for the…read morepast 4 years or so, and can say I have found my go to stylist. She is super easy to talk to to determine the best cut and color for you and your lifestyle. She takes her time and walks you through the process if you need it. If you are in the Bay Area and are looking for someone, don't hesitate and book an appointment now. The online system she has is super easy to use. And don't be surprised if you don't see openings for a month out...she can get booked up fast (especially around the holidays)

I've trusted Erna with my hair for years and she's amazing every single time. She really listens…read moreand just gets what I'm going for, which makes the whole experience so easy. My hair always comes out exactly how I want, while also staying healthy too. I'm consistently so happy with my results and get so many compliments!! Highly recommend!