No words could EVER...EVEEERRRRR describe how AMAZING Amanda is!…read more Her professionalism, skills, and terrific personality is a whole package a girl could ever dream of in a hair stylist. Came to her over a year ago for a color fix and hair cut. Everything I envisioned in my head she brought to life. She has sooo much to offer with her incredible talent AND her advice on hair treatment is always on point. She's a total blessing from the hair gods!

I've been seeing Amanda since 2017 and I can't trust anyone else. Amanda is patient, meticulous,…read moreand very, very talented (an extreme understatement). She always makes sure that I know exactly what I'm getting myself into including the time it would take to get the desired hair/color, educating me on how I can keep my hair healthy, and how to style my hair and the work involved. I'm very lazy and I'm constantly trying to persuade Amanda to persuade me that bangs is a good idea and I'm really glad I have her around to keep me from looking like Joe Exotic. I've gone from light to dark, dark to light, and everywhere in between with Amanda and honestly it's been the best decision I've ever made for my hair :') I highly recommend Amanda to anyone who is looking for a stylist who is trustworthy, amazing at her craft, and patient. She is also a great conversationalist and time always goes by so quickly when we're together. I feel extremely lucky to have found such a great stylist.

I give Shay and Meenk Hair Studio 5 out of 5 stars. I came in originally with broken damaged hair…read moreand clip ins I was doing myself. Within 4 months She has restored my curl pattern and hooked me up with amazing sew in weaves and beautiful natural looking styles. I get so many compliments on my hair. I also appreciate how protective she is of my hair. She taught me how to treat my hair at night to maintain a no heat home care method that still provides silky texture and curls. She also is very observant to how my hair is responding. I have referred many friends to Shay and I almost hate to write this review because she will be booked even further in advance now, but she provides great services and is a great person that I have to get the word out. She also referred me to a great local place to get human hair bundles. I love how I get the super straight looks without the damage. My hair is so cute all of the time. I am so glad I found her and that she does black hair in Lafayette, which is like finding a unicorn.

Haircut Review: $25 for an old lady with clippers asking you…read morehow to cut your hair. I'm sorry, but it was terrible and uneven. San Francisco seems like a shitty place to get a haircut. No wonder so many guys here either have shaved heads or shaggy mops. I would not recommend this place at all, but I suppose if you want a good haircut it'll cost a lot more at a fancy appointment only salon. I feel extremely sad and miss Los Angeles. Haircuts were only $15 and nice and actually involved the use of real scissors and skill, not just clippers. Depressing. The hair situation seems bleak.

Don't be fooled by the look of Curl's Up... it may seem like a hair products store, but dig a…read morelittle deeper and you'll find a legit hair salon. Being as I am a guy, there are only a few things I looked for in a good haircut experience. 1. The person cutting my hair understands how to use the settings. I don't want someone who just goes by numbers and doesn't understand that you need to have some sort of transition between a 2 and a 3. These people AKA Supercuts are a dime a dozen. 2. The first trial haircut always puts you in one of those classic awkward moments with your beautician. You get into some really meaningless conversation that seems completely forced by them to pass the time and you just wonder... how many more minutes till I have to NEVER COME BACK. Curls Up: The guy cutting my hair (Mo) was absolutely PERFECT. Not only did he work on my hair like it was an artistic masterpiece, going over and over spots so that it looked great (fading, and working between the settings), but he didn't try to overdo our convos. Like a stripper in a strip club, he knew that conversation wasn't what I was interested in... just the final outcome. I would definitely recommend it to any dude who wants a quality cut... AND FOR CHEAP ($16!!!)

I've been going to Lynsey for about 2 years now for curly cuts and balayages. She does such a great…read morejob and the salon is so welcoming and cute. She has been super encouraging when I want to try new styles and makes them look good too! The pic is my most recent cut, a big chop.

I've been meaning to write a review for this salon for a while now! I moved to SF from DC about 4…read moreyears ago and up until about a year ago I refused to get my hair cut in the city because I didn't want to go through the process of finding a new hair stylist which sounds dramatic but it's true lol. When I finally tried one place in SF, it was a pretty bad experience. Cue: The Red Fox Salon. I randomly found this salon and Lynsey and decided to give it a go. I have never been so happy with my hair! I have fine, thin hair so it can be really challenging for me to get a cut that makes me feel good! But if you also do, Lynsey is absolutely your gal. She provides lots of tips for hair health as well. Not to mention she is the sweetest and will immediately put you at ease with how friendly she is. The salon itself is also bright and airy and very cute. I've also bought a couple of the all natural hair products she has there which I've liked! She absolutely will not pressure you whatsoever to buy though. Price is also reasonable for an SF haircut and it's well worth it. Do not hesitate to try this salon!

Location: Lily is in the castro, with good access from the castro, mission and noe valley. She is…read morenext to some bread shop (thumbs down, baked items are not so great) and Samovar Teal Lounge (thumbs up, but pricey). If you're a text message person, it might interest you that I make my appointments by texting her. We'll set it up and then she'll text me the morning of to remind me. Ambiance: Hair Ole is generally a quieter salon. Lily rents out a chair, but generally it's just her when I'm there. She pipes in an eclectic mix of easy to listen to world music, and the general atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The salon is always clean. Personality: I've never seen Lily except in a good, smiling mood. She's a happy camper and is always good with her clients. There are a lot of regulars and she knows them all by name, spouses, etc, so she has real relationships with her clientele. Lily is good for both talkers and non-talkers alike. Generally I talk to her about food. The Cut: The cut starts with a double wash (I don't remember why she does this, but she told me once) and a scalp massage. Again, it's her way of creating the atmosphere of a salon as opposed to just getting a haircut. About the cut, Lily is a bit of a perfectionist, which I like. Stylists with an approach to the way they cut hair is important to me, because I know it turns out the exact same way every time. I've been going there for 2 years and I can absolutely tell you what she is going to do next. There are no signs of the tell-tale "buzz trimmers" you'll find at other salons. Ask Lily why and she'll tell you,"that's for people who have no skill." This translates into a couple things. First, a slightly longer amount of time, but also careful precision to the cut. Cuts end with another rinse and sitting back down to make sure everything is in place. For what you get, the pricing is actually a bit low IMO. Lily is great and the product is equally great. Note: If you are Asian like me, you know how hard it is to find someone who can cut Asian hair. Lily, being Shanghai Chinese not only does Asian hair, but is the only person in SF that I trust. Most of her clientele is not Asian however.

I walked by one day and saw Lily giving a haircut to the cutest little boy while "Dad" looked on…read more... it was a sight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. I later found out it was the little fellow's first haircut ;) I live nearby so I called Lily later to ask how much highlights were for a man's short length hair ... very reasonable so I went in the same day. Not only did I enjoy chatting with her and the sightseeing on busy 18th Street, but Lily spent considerable time to make sure the highlights were evenly spaced. When finished, I was amazed at how natural the highlights looked. Other salons in the 'hood have sent me home looking like a skunk or the Great Pumpkin. For a leather community guy, I got a ton of compliments on my hair and always refer people to Lily. She has the best prices in the Castro and takes time to ask what look you are going for. I hear her partner at the salon is a great stylist but haven't tried him yet; Lily seems to be an expert with color and also does cuts. My highlights lasted through THREE haircuts and still looked natural and not damaged. Amazing. If new to the city or just wanting to experiment with a new salon, you should give them a try at Hair Ole. They are a welcome addition to the neighorhood.

I don't generally pay to have my hair cut or colored, because I find it easier and cheaper to do it…read moremyself, and often with better results. But once in awhile I need something done beyond my capabilities, and when this happens, Heather is the only one I'll go to. Stylist to the stars and the freaks and the rockers, she is friendly, reasonably priced, and wants to make you happy and awesome looking.

Bought a groupon for $90... then called to book an appointment.... NO ONE EVER ANSWERED MY CALL, so…read moreI got my $$ back from Groupon!

Jenna really listens to you when you tell her what you want done and pays attention to your head…read moreshape and face to make sure the cut you get will match your overall look. She's meticulous, detail-oriented, and spends a lot of time on each client. The salon is a bit out of the way for me, so recently I went to a salon closer to my home and the stylist messed up my hair completely. I rushed to Jenna the next day and she booked me for the same day despite her busy schedule because she's understanding and empathetic. Needless to say, she fixed it! :-) Never again will I stray! :-)

I went in with a disaster of trying to grow out grey on top and the brassiest orangey brown on the…read morerest. Christopher worked very hard and very carefully to remove the brass and take the rest to silvery blonde and I have not had such great hair since I was a teenager. I look like a superhero (and you can't tell me different). I was hoping for a less awful path to grow out the grey and now I may do the whole thing silver!

Christopher is a gift from heaven. He immediately knows how your hair grows. He senses what you…read morewant with your hair. And he is fun, funny, poetic even, and loves to visit with you while he's waving his scissors around. He is the definition of poetry in motion. Christopher has been cutting my hair for a couple of years--maybe three or four. The stupid pandemic got in the way of my regular appointments and I hope I can fix that soon.