Nat gave me the best haircut of my life. I was starting to lose hope that every haircut I got would just be the same...maybe that was just my hair. Nat did a smooth razor cut, following my hairs natural movement. She removed all the heavy pieces that have been bugging me my whole life. She was able to give me a cool cut without it looking too edgy! I wish I lived in SF, I would go all the time. read more

I came here to try a new stylist, Natalia. I'm very particular about only seeing stylist who know how to work with curly hair. Luckily, I found Natalia and she was so kind and sweet. I let her know that I was looking for a new hairstylist that I can see 2-3x a year. I also mentioned how important transparency is when discussing cost, because of bad experiences I've had in the past. She made me feel very comfortable in this conversation and said she also prioritizes transparent communication with customers. She gave me a solid color to remove my balayage and I love the way it turned out. It's been a couple of months and I'm still happy with how the color turned out. I'm looking forward to working with Natalia. read more

I love Oro! Very clean and lovely salon in a central sf location. I followed Natalia over to the salon - she's hands down the best stylist I've had for both color and cut. I tried other stylists in the city while Natalia had briefly moved away and promptly returned to her after she came back SF. There's truly no one like her! She's really great at understanding what hair would fit for my lifestyle and remembers how we experiment with every session so we can co-build the best style with every visit. I've gone to her for overall color and now grey blending and she's always realistic about how to reach my hair goals and also open to seeing how we can reach my inspo pics - she's also so great at cuts! Highly recommend booking with her. read more

I've been lightening my hair with Natalia, and I'm so glad I found her! She's so fun, easy to hang with, and has been amazing throughout my journey of going lighter. She's also super transparent about pricing and even texts me the total before each appointment, which I really appreciate. I love how my color has turned out, and I'll definitely keep seeing her whenever our schedules align. I've now had a few color sessions and cuts with Natalia and always look forward to working with her! read more

Got my haircut and color by Adriel. She's really friendly and listens and gives good feedback with my hair style and color! The salon is clean and all the staff are friendly! Highly recommend read more

I started going to ORO Duboce after a recommendation from a friend. I don't get my hair cut as often as I should, so when I do I try my best to book with Eden at ORO. She's kind and friendly and I'm always at ease with her here - and, of course, I've always loved the results! (The only mini inconvenience I've experienced is that I usually have to book way in advance since she seems to be quite busy/popular with clients.) Location-wise, ORO is easy to get to since there's a MUNI stop right outside. The salon itself feels clean and modern, and I love the tiny pet couch they have in the corner upon entering lol. read more

I usually have a good experience here. The color looked great but I was very clear that's I wanted my hair an inch below my chin. Suddenly my hair was an inch above my chin and I was holding back tears as I left. Worst cut I've ever gotten. It's really frustrating to pay $150 and get a completely different haircut than I asked for. This was not with Andreyna. read more

I can't say enough amazing things about Britt at Oro Duboce. She is the most magical talented colorist. She's has given me the most beautiful blonde highlights and a perfect color correction from a butchering at a different salon. If you show her a picture of what you want, she will do exactly that! I trust her with my life. She is absolutely worth every penny and the most amazing hairstylist in the Bay Area (trust me I've been getting my hair highlighted since I'm 13 and I've had a lot of experience in many many different salons). She's also the nicest person in the world!! I've recommended all my friends and I'm so happy with every color she's ever given me!!! She's truly the best! read more

I made my appointment a month in advance and get a text the morning of that they cannot complete my appointment. However, if I had done the same I would of still be charged for the full appointment? She followed up saying another hairdresser could color my hair but not cut it? How does that help?? Then I would have to go in 2 times?? I work a demanding job and travel for work during the week. This was my only time to get this done. Completely insane behavior. read more

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I had been in touch with someone because I wanted to get my bangs trimmed and I just stopped getting responses even after following up plus sending them an email (which I never got a response to.) I needed it done before my birthday dinner so I just booked the earliest appointment I could find and it was through a "barber cut" which was supposed to be for 30 minutes. To me, it made the most sense at the time. On the day of my appointment, I had to help with a medical emergency which altered my schedule. I texted the salon at 1:48 (appointment was at 2) letting them know I was running late. I get a response at 2:13 saying that they had an appointment at 2:30, "I can take you at 3 while my color is processing". I was already inches away from the door when I saw this and thought about just turning back, accept getting charged, and call it a day. But since I was already there I thought, if they can't do it maybe this is my sign to just trim it myself but went in anyways. When I got there, the hairdresser by the name Camille attended to me and I apologized for being late. The vibe I got was not good at all, she even said "you're SO late" in such a condescending tone. She was talking to me from at least 6 feet away so the other 3 people salon were basically just hearing this. She walks over to the counter and I explained to her how I had issues with the text only service and that I didn't know what service was appropriate to book for my bangs since again, no one ever texted me back. She said she can take me at 3pm after she applies her clients hair color and okay, I get that I was late but why was the 2:30 appointment attended to first even after I had already communicated I was going to be late. (It still wasn't 2:30 at the time.) Because I felt bad for being late and also of how I was treated, I said I'll wait. A few minutes later, she then comes over to me and says she can do it now since her other client is not in a rush. I just need a trim, that's it. I showed her a photo of Dakota Johnson's bangs and she started cutting away. I was shocked because she didn't even wet my bangs and by how much hair she was cutting. I eventually had told her that the length is good enough just so she can stop. It felt like I was being punished for being late because how can someone look at the end product and think that this is a good job. The texture was so bad. I looked like a child that decided to play with some scissors. While I was paying she then gives me a whole lecture of what to do next time and to keep texting even if I don't get a response. How was I supposed to know that if I can't even get a response in the first place? It was my birthday and I felt so horrible. I am humiliated AND my bangs looked so horrible I had to "fix" it while crashing out at home. I can't believe I paid $36 for this experience. My bangs will grow back eventually, but that attitude was so unnecessary and unprofessional. read more

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I love ORO Salon and Kelly gets my blonde right every time. Before I found Kelly, I had been bouncing around a bunch of salons in the mission, and rarely received consistent cut and color. Kelly has been able to get my hair to the tone I want, and the cut is perfect every time. I can't go anywhere else now, and have even taken PTO to schedule with her. read more

Ashley's the best! She's the only person I've let touch my hair since 2021. Can't recommend enough

Got haircut there twice so far and it's been hit or miss. Naomi specifically needs a bit more experience imo.

I love this salon! Natalia is amazing and I really appreciated her attention to detail. Not only did she do a phenomenal job on my hair color and cut, but she also asked me about my at home hair care and gave tips on how to take care of my hair at home and what products I should use. read more

It's honestly a little embarrassing how long overdue this review is! I've been seeing Brittany Pilgrim for my balayages for the past 2+ years and it's been the best thing I've done for my hair. Before Brittany I hadn't found a regular stylist in San Francisco, but after my first session with Brittany I knew I would be a regular. I really appreciate the attention to detail that she has - she's thorough and meticulous, making sure that she nails not only what you're looking for, but gives you feedback to ensure that you get what's going to look good on you. She's super concerned with the health of your hair as well and will give recommendations and make modifications to keep it as healthy as possible. Knowing the texture of my hair and how I struggle with it she also turned me onto keratin treatments, which have been a total game changer. The ORO Salon itself is super cute and the Muni train stops literally right outside so getting to appointments is a breeze. On top of all this, Brittany is just a joy to be around and can make hours of a full balayage appointment fly by. If you're looking for your next stylist - you've found her! read more

Saw rave reviews for Mel and needed to find a new hairstylist in the city! Mel has done a wonderful job with my hair and is so pleasant to work with! My hair hasn't been this happy and healthy in a while! Excited to have found this gem! read more

On the day I had scheduled my appointment at Oro my son ended up being home sick from school and I was the only one who could take care of him. I contacted Oro to let them know I could not make my appointment and they charged me $300 the full service amount! No sympathy for the fact that I had no choice and could not leave my sick 8 year old at home alone!!! So disappointing. Needless to say I will never be going here again. Unless your life is free of unpredictable events, I recommend you avoid this place. What an inflexible policy!! read more

I LOVE ORO, period! Pre Covid, I followed Sophia from Grasshoppers to ORO and loved her and she did wonders with scissors! Then Covid hit! Shutdown! Sophia moved to Hawaii. I cried and cried! Then salons were allowed to open this fall. I needed a long awaited haircut but didn't give up on ORO. I knew they would have other haircut/style scissor masters! I checked out the stylists on their great website. When I read Lee's bio, something just clicked. I liked what I read. Well as you know, going to a new stylist is a bit scary. When Lee met me at their door, I knew I was in good hands. He was very friendly, has a lot of soul, very sweet AND I loved his whole look. He put me at ease and worked the scissors like a genius! I love my haircut soo much and can't recommend Lee enough! A loyal new client I am! Bravo!! read more

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My normal hair stylist is Nora but as she was out of town she recommended me to Lee. What an artist! He made me feel like a million bucks - empathetic, approachable, and provided stellar advice in the cut and bangs for my face. The entire team at ORO is A++ but just wanted to give a special shout out to Lee on the cut. read more

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I'm very disappointed with my hair and the service I received during my first appointment at Oro Salon. Firstly, my stylist was running behind and I was seen 40 minutes later than scheduled. I understand this happens sometimes and wasn't upset about it since they texted to let me know about 30 minutes before my appointment. However, once I was seen and my hair was cut, she did not take the time to blow dry and style it. I assume she did this to save time since she was running behind and her next client had already arrived. But honestly, walking out of this very nice salon with wet hair after paying over $120 plus tip was really frustrating. Especially since I saw her previous client walk out with dry and beautifully styled hair. The cut itself is also not great. The bangs are much shorter than I wanted, the face framing is uneven, and the overall length is shorter than we discussed. Hair grows back and money returns but this whole experience ruined my day and I left the salon holding in tears. read more

Phenomenal salon! I can't recommend Sophia Mangin enough, she is absolutely amazing!! I have very fine, thin hair and was starting to notice that it couldn't grow past my shoulders without breaking. I love having long hair so I wasn't sure what to do / what my options were. Oro has a free 15-min consultation, so I signed up to get a professional to help me assess my options. I've been to several stylists at many salons in SF (including Population & B Parlor) and Sophia was the first to ever give me totally honest, helpful feedback about my hair, its limitations, and my options. With Sophia's guidance, I decided that tape-in (i.e., non-damaging) extensions were my best option to keep my long hair yet still cut off all the dead, dry, damaged ends. I was super hesitant about extensions at first, but Sophia walked me through the whole process and now I absolutely LOVE them. I've had them for 8 weeks now and don't even feel them in. Sophia did an incredible job blending the color with my natural & dyed hair; literally no one notices that I have extensions and I get compliments all the time. She also gave very fair and reasonable pricing for the super high quality work! Beyond doing a great job with putting my extensions in, Sophia has taken a genuine investment in my hair. We've chatted about my long term goals and developed a plan together. If you're looking to build a long term relationship with a true professional, or just looking for honest feedback from a stylist who genuinely cares, Sophia is your girl. read more

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Love my haircut by Courtney! Soft, bouncy, and fun... just like I like it! Oh, great conversation too ‍ read more

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This is an awesome (and reasonably priced for the quality of service and products available) salon with a great team of hair stylists and colorists! I have been a faithful client to Sylvie for several years now and have followed her from her previous salon to this one. Sylvie really understands what I want when I ask for a cut/color which is a supreme compliment as I am beyond particular about my hair style... and color. I went through many recommended stylists before meeting her, and I have no intention of ever going to someone new. In fact, people stop me weekly on the street to ask who my hair colorist is because my color is so beautiful (I'm a dark brunette who went to a cool, ashy platinum blonde) and I owe all the thanks to her and her talents! I have gotten to know the team that is now working here as they worked with Sylvie in previous salons and they are all very talented. Kuddos to the owners for opening a brand new salon that has such a rockstar team of stylists! The space has a really fresh, contemporary interior and is right off of the Church & Duboce stop on the MUNI! Also, parking is decent if you park along Duboce street, Hermann street, Filmore Street and is hit-or-miss on Church Street. I highly recommend this new salon in the Duboce Triangle! read more

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I've been going to Brendan for years even prior to his time at Oro. I love the way he cuts my curly hair, he's helped even out uneven hair growth and has supplied the best recommendations for hair care! Plus he's so friendly and great to talk to. I definitely recommend Brendan to anyone looking for a stylist (curly hair or not)! read more

I had an appointment for men's haircut with deep conditioning, and i got a fabulous haircut. Given it was my first time at this salon, I got lucky with my stylist. Their services is not worth the cost. I walked out of the salon covered in hair, i had to clean my neck and my jacket by myself in the bathroom. You'd think they would at least rinse my hair to get rid of the fallen cuts but no. My stylist said they only do one wash. Also confirm the prices before you go, i was overcharged than what I agreed to pay for when i booked my appointment online. There are better salons in the city with services worth your buck. I would probably not go there again. read more

I strongly recommend Aubrey for balayage. She does an amazing job at a subtle and blended look, that looks as natural as can be. I've been going to her for about 5 years, but only stopped because I moved out of San Francisco. She will be missed! read more

I left there feeling like this was the best hair color I ever received! My hair now feels healthy. Eden is great!! She really listened to what I wanted and she delivered!! The scalp massage was so relaxing too! And they offer Stash tea. I'm going back!! read more

I've been looking for a place to get a regular cut and color, and finally found it at Obo Duboce! I go to Taylor, and she is great. Gave me exactly what I wanted, despite giving her very little clarity. She also provided a few suggestions on how my hair should be cut to get more volume, and recommended a beautiful color. I don't like to chit chat very much while I get my hair cut, and I'm super appreciative that Taylor didn't try to force a conversation. She let me just zone out while I looked at my phone. Thank you, Taylor! :) read more

Highlights with Brittany and cut by Sophia rocks my rainbow socks! I've been seeing Brittany Pilgram for a year and she does an efficient job touching up the ash blond on my dark Asian hair. She is charming and uber fun to talk to because she's like a walking pop culture encyclopedia! I switched over from a longtime hair stylist to her because she delivers consistent excellent customer service. Go see Britt for all your color needs and Sophia has a good eye for cuts and fashion forward trends. This salon gives me life because it's so cute and puts me in a zen state as soon as I enter. The Latin lady who greets me and offer me drinks is the most hospitable and this place is full of good peeps and good vibes. read more

I always love my haircut from here. I've been going to the stylist Melissa for many years now and she always got me lookin fresh. I'm usually a little unsure of what I want and she helps me by making suggestions and I'm always satisfied with the result. She also gives me styling tips and even suggest products that will be better for the health of my hair. I love the shampoo from oro that Melissa suggested it's been great for my curls. She also gives an amazing shampoo and scalp massage. If your looking for a chill place to relax and get your hair done this is it. read more

10/10 would recommend Courtney for your next haircut! Super cute space - clean and spacious. Courtney has cut my hair twice and I trust her implicitly. She takes the time to customize a haircut that looks and feels great every time. read more

Very disappointed with my hair. I even got my hair fixed after my first go around and it is nothing of what I asked. I was looking for brown balayage on my naturally very dark brown hair (I came prepared with pictures and everything) and the first time I got ashy (almost gray) highlights and then when I called to get it fixed the woman was very open and immediately got me in. She stripped the toner to then put another toner into to get to what I originally asked for but now my hair is reddish with random blonde streaks. I just had to say I liked it and get out of there and I left almost in tears on my way home. Pro tip: don't go to a new salon right before a big trip (my mistake because now I'm stuck with this hair). Unfortunately, I don't think this salon is a fit for my hair needs and wants. read more

Recently moved to town and have a horrible history of haircuts. A close friend referred me over to Mel and I swore my luck has been restored. She was not only talked me through the entire process, but made me feel comfortable the whole time. I have never been so happy with the end results of my haircut. Please run, not walk, to Oro Duboce read more

I love Oro! Every time I come here I feel like I'm having a spa day! Britta (not to be confused with Brittany lol) gives the best cuts & color (she really listens to what I want and also advises) and I love that I can sip a lil glass of wine and relax :) :) :) thank you!! read more

I've been seeing Sam Eldridge for 4 or so years for cut and color services and am so thrilled to have found her. I followed Sam from a previous salon to the ORO salons because she's a blonde expert. We've played with a variety of shades, tones and even adding hints of pink and lavender at times, and it's always so skillfully done, I feel like a new person when I leave the salon. What I appreciate most about Sam though is that she's taken the time to get to know my taste and style and can help me navigate changes to my current style without going overboard. That's a level of trust I wish I had more often in my life!! Also, while I liked the salon Sam was previously at, I love ORO. The Duboce location is lovely, just off Market street but with no busy street noise. It's clean, refreshing, and I seriously look forward to every appointment. read more

Followed Lee Gonzales here from a previous salon, so this is a two part review of both ORO Duboce and Lee. After moving to SF, I asked a friend who cuts his hair, and he told me about Lee. I booked an appointment and haven't thought about looking for anyone else. Lee is quite possibly the most consultative stylist out there. SF prices for cuts are high, but Lee is well worth the money. He'll sit with you and talk about your "goal" hair, help you think through what makes sense for you, and talk with you about the time frame/path to get there. Or, if you don't have any idea, you can also give him a sense of what you do/settings you live and work in, and he'll give you a great cut based on your needs. Can't go wrong with him. As for ORO, all the stylists and staff are extremely friendly. It's an open space so there's a good amount of noise, but it's a bright and fun space where I always feel welcomed. I haven't gotten my hair cut at the other ORO space on Market, but would imagine that the owners have setup a similar, high-quality shop there. Take a chance on ORO--you won't be disappointed! read more

My favorite salon in SF! Have been going to Aubrey consistently and she always does my hair perfectly so that I always have a good hair day from when I leave until when I return. When I moved to SF, it was a painful trial & error trying to find the right salon and stylist. I can relax and enjoy my service knowing I'm in good hands. The vibe, aesthetic, and whole experience at this salon is so lovely! read more

I originally came to ORO when I Followed Lee Gonzales from his previous salon. He is absolutely wonderful with cut and color. However, I ended up deciding I wanted to try tape-in extensions since my hair never seemed to grow past my collarbones. Lee was happy to recommend Sophia Mangin to me for extensions. First let me say that I have had extensions on and off for nearly 8 years. I have tried everything, but not tape in extensions. Sophia was wonderful to work with through the process of choosing what colors would blend best with my hair, and she did an AMAZING job. I waited about 3 months between my extension maintenance appointments (Way longer than recommended) And I never lost a single extension. I will be going to Sophia for extensions FOREVER, or until the miraculous day that my hair turns into Rapunzel hair. I highly highly recommend her, she's excellent at what she does and she is an awesome and fun person to boot. She cares about the health of your hair and won't recommend anything that's going to leave you with brittle damaged ends. She's also realistic about what is actually possible with your hair, unlike some stylists at other salons that will promise you they can give you your dream hair and charge you exorbitant amounts--when it's not remotely possible to achieve the look you want given what you're working with. If you're looking for volume or length through extensions, make an appointment with Sophia and I promise you you'll be very happy with them ! read more

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Courtney!!! I followed Courtney from Population to David James to Oro and honestly, she's the only person I trust to cut my hair. I have a LOT (like seriously a LOT) of very straight, very fine hair that doesn't do much but hang. Somehow Courtney manages to give my hair life every time. Her space is beautiful, her dog is adorable and she's the only person I actually want to talk to while getting my hair done. I absolutely cannot wait for this pandemic to kick rocks so I can get back in for a long-overdue haircut. If you're looking for someone to work magic with your LONG STRAIGHT HAIR - look no further. read more

I just finished an appointment with Lee. First time at Oro. I had a hair disaster with a box dye. Lee is my hair angel. As I'm moving out of town soon this had to be a one and done. The stakes were high. He was not phased. He listened. He gave me options. He set about it with confidence which I liked. His conversation was wonderful and his hair wash!!! ............ I've never experienced anything like it. So relaxing. The result was a bayalage that looks like it's never seen a box dye. Thank you Lee and a word to the wise everyone...... step away from the box dye! read more

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