Angela is always so quick to communicate and she is usually able to get me in same day. She has two locations and she works on the Geneva location 3 days a week. The salon is clean and bright with a huge window. Lots of natural light always makes any shop so much happier. I showed her a picture and she was able to replicate. She does her cuts in less than an hour and I have very long hair. I don't know the last time I was able to get in and out that quick. read more

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Angela was amazing from start to finish! Super responsive and got me in the same week. Her salon is easy to find, clean, and has a calm, welcoming vibe. Before she started, we had a quick consultation. I brought a photo for inspo, and she immediately understood the look I was going for. She also gave some great advice that made the final result even better than I imagined. My hair turned out exactly how I wanted and that almost never happens! Angela is a gem, and I can't recommend her enough! read more

super skillful hair dresser. layered hair cut ‍ need appointment and wed friday and sunday she is on bay area read more

I have been looking for a stylish, professional reasonably priced hair dresser near me for a while. I finally found an amazing one. Angela was so above and beyond. She gave me a great hair cut, tailored to my own style. She was awesome. read more

I've never been this happy with a haircut before it's the first time I got exactly what I wanted, from the perfect style down to the details. Angela was wonderful, she took her time, was super friendly, and even shared some really useful tips on how to style my hair at home. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, making the whole experience feel both relaxed and personal. I'm so pleased with my new look that I'd definitely come back, and I'm giving this salon my highest rating. read more

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She's is my best hairstylist! Whenever I get there I always get a great haircut and thanks to her!

I've been coming to Angela since I was little! Always love getting my hair cut with her. I got a layered v cut, and she even gave me advice on how to style without heat. Always happy when I come to Angela :) read more

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Angela always knows how to treat my hair right. I have been going to her for the past few years and I always come back to her so she can work her magic touch. Super efficient and her service is always welcoming. The ambiance is always neat and clean and she keeps her station nice and tidy. read more

It's my first time here and I had such a pleasant experience! Angela is professional. I really like my new haircut and she also provided me tips on how to add volume to my hair. I decided to come check this place out after reading the reviews and it's well worth the try! Will definitely come back again! read more

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this was my third haircut with angela and as always, i am very happy with my experience with her! angela is skilled and professional, i showed her some photos of the haircut i wanted and she far exceeded my expectations, i love my new haircut so much! she taught me how to style my hair and gave me some tips about my hair type. and her new location is very neat and welcoming. i will definitely come back again! read more

I found Angela on Yelp when she had her shop across the street about 3-4 years ago when I really needed a haircut and was tired of going to chain store haircuts. My first visit with her was great and i loved what i got so i continued to come back. I go to another girl for my color and have had her cut my hair but i always feel like i should have went to Angelas before hand. She always gives me exactly what I ask for and always offers tips on how to style/care for my hair at home. Today was my first visit since before the pandemic and I'm not disappointed. If you're looking for a good haircut go see Angela! Thank you again Angela! read more

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I love having a reasonably priced, safe go-to salon within walking distance of my house! I haven't gone since early 2020, so I'm not sure if she's open during shelter-in-place. THE COST My hair has been somewhere between ear and shoulder length during my time going to Chit Ma Ma, and my cuts have cost either $35 or $40 depending on the length. BOOKINGS I usually call with about a week's notice to make an appointment. She's busy but always has space - I think I've gotten an appointment with just one day's notice for a weekday evening cut. She never takes more than 60 minutes. THE CUT She'll do whatever you want - just be descriptive and show her photos! I haven't tested her creativity to see what she comes up with on her own - I've just had a vision since I started going to her, but she's a good sounding board. FYI she can be a bit blunt ("you've lost hair since you took this photo - your hairline is further back". Yep, that's when I realized I'm a woman who's balding), but it's always comments that help you understand how your hair will fall, or why a certain cut won't really work. read more

The lady who cut my hair was super nice and she even gave me tips on how to take better care of my hair!

I got an updo here for an event I was going to, and Angela did a great job! My hair looked great, and she was able to do it in only 30 minutes, which was great since I was on a bit of a time crunch. It was also very reasonably priced. read more

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It was my first time here and I had a great experience. Angela asked me to bring a picture to the appointment of how I wanted my hair to look and she was really attentive on what I wanted. She had a lot of knowledge on how to style my hair type (naturally a little wavy and frizzy). I got layers and wispy bangs. She made sure not to cut the bangs too short and taught me how to style it. read more

This review is based off my second visit with Angela. Both my kids needed hair cuts for back to school and since I had taken my youngest daughter here a few months back (she was very pleased with her hair cut) I decided to bring my eldest daughter this time because she was due for a hair trimming. My daughters requested their hair to be layered and both girls were all smiles when Angela was done. Highly recommend seeing Angela at Chit Ma Ma. read more

I got my second haircut here a few days ago and it was amazing. I have very curly hair (3B). It was the longest it has probably ever been (in part due to COVID and in part due to my preference for long hair) and I asked for a cut to get rid of the damage but maintain as much length as possible. Sometimes it's hard to accept a shorter length after having really long hair for a long time, but I must say... I've never had as many compliments after a cut. And so far it's been well-behaved without much fuss (my curly hair often has a mind of its own regardless of my daily routine or what products I use). I usually have my hair straightened after a cut, but this time I decided to just go with my natural curls out the door. I couldn't be happier with how it looked and I didn't have to add product or attempt to fix it. It's hard to find such a good experience. I highly recommend!!! read more

Angela is very skilled and knowledgeable. Obviously very experienced. She gave me a great cut. And very personable. Highly recommend.

This was my first time seeing Angela and I had a wonderful experience! I showed her a few photos of haircuts with long layers and she understood what I wanted. She gave me beautiful voluminous layers after the cut and blowout. She was also generous enough to provide me with many styling tips. Angela is a very sweet woman who is good at what she does. It's hard for me to trust hair dressers with my thick hair, but I will 100% be coming back to her again! I didn't take the best photo, but the layers are there. read more

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I got phone number to Angela several months ago from my neighbor and I keep coming back here for my hair cut since. Angela is very professional and very gentle, friendly and always in good mood. My hair are very well taking care of and I feel very pleasant here. Also, Angela is very well organized and I do not need to wait for the hair cut. My appointment is always on schedule. The price is very reasonable, too. read more

Quality work and amazing service! Angela clearly knows what she's doing. Will definitely be back

Angela is amazing! She brought my hair back to life! She gives a good quality haircut for an affordable price. I have recommended my sister and mom to her and they also love their haircuts! Thank you Angela read more

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Angela did a great job on my hair! I have long, thick hair and she cut it just how I wanted it. I asked her for a trim, as I wanted to keep the length, and asked if she could add layers. She did just that! She is quick and very efficient with her time. I felt appreciated as a customer, too! I will definitely be coming back :) read more

Angela did my bridal hair trial and updo for my wedding day, and it looked amazing all day long, even after an evening of dancing!! Wonderful hairstyling service :) read more

I have been going to Angela since high school. When I moved to the East Coast for school, nobody could compare! She is very attentive to your goals, communicates throughout the process, and takes her time. For other wavy, thick haired Asians, I highly recommend Angela. She knows how to care for our hair texture, she will never use thinning shears, and will let your waves shine with her cut. 10/10 read more

This is my favorite salon! I've been getting my haircut here for years and I always have a positive experience, it's professional and quickly done. The salon environment is always nice and clean ambience and the salon owner her self is a sweetheart. Definitely a Hidden gem in the Excelsior District. read more

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Angela is my regular hairdresser -- she is consistently excellent, very nice, easy to get an appointment to, and very affordable. This review is specifically because she was our make up artists and hair stylist for my wedding. This was a complicated endeavor because 1) there were 2 brides and 2) we had 6 sisters and 2 moms who also wanted their hair and make up done. Long story short, here are the highlights: 1. She handled everything like a pro and was very timely -- all 10 people had excellent hair and make up within 7 hours. 2. Her hair and make up jobs were INCREDIBLE. All of us sent pictures of what we wanted beforehand and she was able to replicated what was wanted flawlessly. She particularly adept at up-dos and I agree with the assessment that she is the "pin up" queen. 3. Her make up was particularly great -- light enough to look natural, heavy enough to appear in photographs, dolled up enough to make us look like models. People would stop by partner in the street to comment on it! 4. All of this was exceptionally affordable -- we did the price analysis and her services are much cheaper than others. 5. She did a touch up. Overall, whether you're thinking of Angela for a wedding or just a regular haircut, I would recommend! read more

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Angela is a wonderful stylist, she always performs what is best in your situation. I bri g my whole family here

I have been going to Angela for over 30 years for a haircut. Yes, she's been a stylist for that long and she's wonderful! She has a way to cut your hair so that when it grows out in 1-2 months, it looks even better, if you can believe that. She knows how to assess your specific hair type and how it will grow out so that it looks great months later. She has two locations, one in SF and one in San Rafael. Because I left the bay area, it's easier for me to visit her in San Rafael instead of making the long trip into the City. Yes, I am willing to travel that far to see Angela =) read more

Angela and Chit Ma Ma Salon has moved from the 5032A Mission street location to up the block at 5089 Mission street. I called her the morning before coming and luckily she was able to squeeze me in that afternoon. I got a shoulder length haircut with her at reasonable price ($35-$40). Will come back again! read more

This place is such a hidden gem. I have never had more people ask me where I got my hair cut than when Angela has just cut my hair. She's fantastic. Her prices are amazing for the level of quality you get. read more

If you are looking for someone that is a genius with her scissors and gives you a magazine haircut for the excelsior price. Go to Angela! She is an artist. One of those people with so much experience that her comb is like a magic wand. Plus she is such a sweet woman. Also you aren't in the chair forever. Sometimes she will just cut my hair dry and I am on my way in a few minutes. Love this woman! She is a treasure. read more

I've been going here for 5 + years! They always do such a good job and make you feel super cared for!

Never a let down. Mae or Angel will definitely do whatever it takes until you are satisfied. They both always keep a personal relationship and remember everything about you. Mae and I are on 14 years and counting and I follow her wherever she is! This location specifically is ideal because bart, 101, and the 14 is close by. Parking is not that bad too. Yeah there is meters across the street but there's 2 hour parking up front. Or there is residential a block in the back. The place is extremely well kept!! I would recommend calling in for prices because there isn't a full list displayed at the store. Be exact over the phone on your situation so that you can get a near close price. I always get my hair cut & colors here. Mae is the only one that doesn't bleach my hair! I always try to get the lightest brown without any bleach. I'm scared to lose he texture of my hair because of it. (asian hair ftw) Closed Sundays & Mondays!! read more

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Today was a great day for my mom! :-) She had a fabulous haircut from Angela! What was nice that Angela accommodated us @ last minute..I called @ 10am to see if she can give my mom a well needed haircut So she said..could you come @ 3:30? I said "Yes..we will be there!" We get there and she was washing this nice Asian lady's hair! We go in..Angela hands my mom a book of pictures with different haircuts to choose from while we waited for our turn. I was thinking of her doing a bop short cut..then as soon as the Asian lady got done with her hair..I actually could see that haircut on my mom! My mom agreed to have Angela do the same cut for her! For the record..I have been coming to this hair salon many years because I have May, who's another fabulous hair stylist that works with Angela, do my haircuts too! May does an awesome job as well! Both are great!! I highly recommend them both..they won't disappoint!! Just make sure you call for an appointment..Be patient in waiting your turn! After the end..your going to pleased with a beautiful result!! Thank you Angela for giving her a wonderful looking haircut today! When we got home..I took a picture of her..She has never been so happy! My mom loves her hair..she says it makes her look younger again! That's adorable!! I also added pictures @ the end of me & my beautiful mom! read more

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Chit Ma Ma is a really nice lady and know how to make the bride-to-be relaxed. She did both my makeup and hair for my wedding and I couldn't be happier to see the final result. I got lots of compliments. I strongly recommend her to everyone! ^-^ read more

Angela is a PROFESSIONAL. She knew exactly what hair cut would work best on my hair and let me know, and I'm so grateful! My hair has not looked this refreshed in a while. She not only cut it, but styled it as well, which in my experience doesn't always happen. I will definitely go back to her. read more

Angela is super sweet and really listens to what you want. My previous experiences with hair stylists included telling them I wanted 2 inches cut and they'll cut 3 inches. Not with Angela--she will follow your instructions very carefully! Sadly, I will probably not be returning. In the past 3-4 four times I called to make an appointment for a specific date/hour, she will always counter back with another time that's 30 minutes later. For ex: "Can I come in at 11 am?" - me "What about 11:30?" - Angela. It's very discouraging to have this dialogue. I would rather be told that the salon is busy at that time because that will prompt me to ask for the salon's schedule instead of having me offer my availability. I also find the way that she brushes your hair as she's cutting it to be pretty harsh. There was one time when she actually accidentally yanked off my earring while she was brushing my hair. Lastly, I think she charges customers differently. The last time I was here to get a trim, I was charged $35 instead of $25, like usual. There were two other women before me who also had a trim (similar hair length to mine) and only paid $25 (I watched them at the counter). Perhaps I was charged an extra $10 because I had mentioned to her that I was flying out in a couple of nights to visit family from out-of-town for the holidays. Perhaps she thought I could afford paying the extra $10? Regardless of her reasoning, in that same conversation, I had also mentioned the reason that my immediate family (mom + sister) no longer lived in San Francisco was because we got priced out as a family in the city. I only see my family once a year because I can only afford to fly out-of-state once a year. Now, I am very aware that I often get mistaken as a gentrifier because I'm young, I live on my own, and I work in the city. In reality, however, I'm a local and I grew up in the city. My family was unfortunately pushed out because of the increasing prices of rent and it's much cheaper to rent a room with a roommate instead of renting an entire house or even one floor of a house. As a young woman of color who is desperately trying to not get priced out of the same city that I grew up in, I did not appreciate being overcharged based on the assumption that I may be a gentrifier. Don't get me wrong. Angela is very knowledgeable about her trade. The first time I came here was probably sometime in late-2012 or mid-2013. I had surgery in 2010 that made me lose a lot of hair. When I came here for the first time, Angela noticed a lot of hair growing at the base of my skull and asked if I had surgery in the past two years and/or were taking a lot of medicines. I was very impressed! read more

Angela did my hair and makeup (Mac cosmetics products) for prom and I absolutely adored it!! I received endless compliments during that special night and I took tons of pictures to treasure my memorable moments. Angela is SKILLED!! Pro-makeup artist, and pro updo-ist!! read more

Wonderful service and skills! I love my new haircut! She also gave me advice on how to maintain & style it. Would come again!