Go for a haircut - - and get an insult. I have used this barber, or stylist -- Jimmy -- for a few years. He has told me that the success of his practice is based on not just his hair-cutting but the psychological therapy that he doles out alongside it. It's true that he often asked what's happening in the neighborhood, and I asked him the same. But the last time he just, incredibly, insulted me. How he expects to get away with this sort of behavior I have no idea. I'm 85 and don't have a lot of hair to cut, truth be told. But I still tip every 4 weeks. This fellow also speeds things along at a quick march while you are there. (This may be because he is there only three days a week.) A service provider telling an elderly patron to take off his glasses and "hasten" to the shampoo bowl is disrespectful. He seems to see himself as the commander and you as the subordinate. I have patronized many businesses in my life, here and abroad. I have never been treated with such misplaced arrogance. If you are looking for a simple haircut, look elsewhere. If you want to be insulted and "analyzed" by someone with no credentials to do that, this is the place for you. As for me, I have found a nearby stylist who gives me a better haircut, and no insults. read more

I got turned away from another walk in hair salon as they were booked out for the rest of the day and I rushed to find another salon as I'm leaving for a trip soon and thankfully I ran into Eight Thirty Seven!! Response time was so quick and Jimmy was so so sweet and took me in and took great care of me! The salon felt very welcoming and had Jimmy and his partners sweet little dogs to keep you company. 10/10 service I am definitely coming back (: read more

Jimmy is the absolute best. I decided to bleach my virgin hair and he was able to do it in one session. Since then he's been with me on my hair journey to orange and red. Hes just a genuinely great guy. I was having trouble styling my hair once it was bleached, since it was my first time dealing with it, and he had me stop by and gave me a little lesson on how to style it with recommendations on products. Just real, down to earth. I feel fortunate to have met him. read more

Jimmy is a highlighting savant. Jimmy rescued my hair and overall look from my bad at-home self-coloring kit snafu. Not only did he instantly know what to do to create a natural, professional look, he is an excellent listener who put me so at ease I drifted off into slumber in the salon chair while the highlighting foils were 'curing'. After he removed the foils he rinsed my hair then applied a wonderful conditioner/strengthener perfect for my very fine, thin hair. My hair texture hasn't felt this good in a very long time - whatever he used did no damage but strengthened my hair. Jimmy did all of this on a same-day basis meaning that I called in the morning and he created an appointment for me The Same Day!! All of this in a very reasonable amount of time and at a very competitive price. If you are looking to undo a self-coloring snafu, or to get a hair look that will earn compliments, Jimmy is your best choice by far. read more

As someone already said, Jimmy is a hair angel! After my regular hair lady decided to stop doing hair, I had the daunting task of finding a new hair stylist. I am SO happy I found Jimmy!!! I have had my hair dyed twice (highlighted once and completely brunette the next) and cut once by Jimmy and have been 100% satisfied every time. The color is always on point and the cut may be one of the best cut/styles I've ever had. Going from medium length blonde(ish) to short brunette with full bangs can be scary, but Jimmy nailed it. I have received so many compliments on my new hair and could not be happier. I have complete faith putting my locks in Jimmy's hands. Not to mention the extremely reasonable prices which is absolutely refreshing for San Francisco. If you are looking for a hair angel, Jimmy is your guy! read more

I was hesitant about going to a salon in the inner sunset but the salon always looked clean while i walked by and other user reviews drew me in. So I booked an appointment with Jimmy, the owner, for a partial highlight. I couldn't be happier with the level of service and the final product. I have been there several times over the years for partial highlights and I have never been disappointed. He always gives me EXACTLY what I am asking for. I found other stylists that listen to you but the end result is far from what you wanted. The price point is amazing and compared to other stylist that do what he does...its a steal!!! read more

Had my hair chopped, bleached and dyed almost 2 weeks ago and was done by Jimmy. I love the outcome very much!!! Haven't had short hair for over a decade. I'm still in love with my hair and I got a lot of compliments with this new look! . I would definitely go back for future maintenance . read more

I live in the area and always noted the Aveda products in the window as I'm an Aveda junkie. When it was finally time for a new hairstyle, I was sold when I looked up all the Yelp reviews and decided to add my own... I walked into the comfy space looking like Cousin It and emerged with flippy, healthy shampoo commercial hair. I LOVE my new cut! Jimmy listened and gave me exactly what I wanted while also steering me away from what wouldn't suite my length of hair. Super easy to make an appointment over email and you can't beat the price point at $55 . Only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because at Aveda salons I'm used to a nice scalp massage before my cuts but didn't get one this visit. No worries, I will absolutely be back! read more

Jimmy is my man. Want to look amazing? Yes, he can do that and more for you. He can make you look good and feel good about yourself all in under 30 minutes! Jimmy knows exactly what will look good for your facial features! And he can tell you what WON'T look good on you... It's good thing to have someone stop you from making a huge mistake. Cute and clean establishment with great mirrors to admire your new hair in. Cuts cost $50 and up, but trust me you will look great and not regret it. read more

I made an appointment with Aurora after reading all the rave reviews here on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. She is awesome! She's really friendly and easy to talk to, and she really listened to what I wanted. She gave me exactly what I asked for (slightly layered, not much off the length and trim the bangs). Her prices are very reasonable. I know I said I would save my hard-earned cash and always go back to Tony at MNKYTHMP, but, seriously, no matter how long I go in between haircuts, right now I just can't afford to go to him. Plus 837 is right down the street from where I live so I can just walk there. If you're looking to try out a new stylist, I definitely recommend Aurora! read more

I went to Aurora just for a flat iron and because this place is really close to my work. They had called me to come in early, which I was glad to do but pretty much after being on the chair for I think 10 min other people, who she thought had canceled the appointment, she then starts kind of rushing on my hair. As I sat there and watched do the front everything looked fine, but when I got home and touched under my hair it was frizzy and her job was basically very sloppy. It's not my fault that she was misinformed or disorganized especially when she charged me pretty close to what the fabulous Jeremy at John Brody Salon charges me to do my flat iron cut. Travesty! Really??? Never again. Overpriced for what it really is ---Sloppy! read more

I've been going to Cheryl since I moved to San Francisco, and I have always been very happy. She knows exactly what will and won't work with my hair type, and doesn't hesitate to tell me, "no" if something won't work. I really appreciate this, because I'd rather have a cut that doesn't cause me grief every morning as I'm trying to blow-dry and zoom out the door with only minutes to spare. Cheryl only works limited days, so it's sometimes hard to find time to see her, but I have heard really great things about Jimmy, the owner of the salon, as well. He is usually the one that helps me schedule my appointments, and he's always professional and returns my calls within an hour or two (he's usually working on a client, so follows up after he's done). Parking around there really isn't that bad compared to many areas of the city, and it is right by 9th and Irving, where the N and 44 Muni lines stop (and the 43 and 6 are only a block away at 9th & Judah). Cheryl's the kind of hair stylist that you continue to go to, even after you move out of the city, because she's that good. Give her a try...but don't steal my appointment time! :) read more

I use to go to Jimmy when I lived in the Sunset area. I thought I'd add my thoughts even though it has been a while, but I was always happy when I left so he deserves a Yelp review. I went in asking Jimmy for a short fun haircut and he knew exactly what I wanted. My hair was very healthy and it grew out very well. I never paid over $60 for my wash, cut and style. He's a nice person and the salon is always clean. If I still lived in the city I would be go back to Jimmy. read more

He is a hair angel. Not only did he get me in super short notice, but it was affordable and he did amazing!! I forgot my hair was even capable of looking this good. Thankyou again!! read more

I just walked by this salon and noticed that they used Aveda products, so I figured they were on the right track. I made an appointment with Paula. She is a very good stylist. After a brief consultation, I suggested that she just do what she thinks is best since she's the professional - this is a good way to determine if someone really knows how to cut your hair. I have wavy & bushy hair, and it's easy for a stylist to make it look funky. But Paula did a fantastic job. I also appreciate that she rinsed and conditioned my hair after the cut. So many stylist wash and condition your hair, then cut it, then style it and leave you to walk out the door with little bits of clipped hair falling about your shoulders. The cut took about 45 minutes. Thanks for the good cut! read more

After reading all the helpful Yelp reviews and receiving a bad haircut, I decided it was time for me to suck it up, like a big kid, and go for a real haircut. Not a cheap-o $10 cut. Luckily, Jimmy was free when I stopped by - I was really excited! Jimmy has a good eye and he actually asked me about my hair care routine so he could try to cater the cut to my no-maintenance lifestyle. He fixed the mess the previous dresser had created and did exactly what I wanted even though I wasn't able to verbalize it myself! You can't hide flaws in straight Asian hair, but that doesn't matter because there are none! I think part of why Jimmy does such a great job is because he, unlike a good portion of the world, actually enjoys his job! Jimmy also gave me a good tip - try to part your hair to one side instead of straight down the middle. When it's parted straight down the center, it divides your face in half, but since none of us are perfectly symmetric, it only magnifies any imperfections. I was SO happy with my haircut, I couldn't stop smiling and feeling like a million bucks after I walked out of there! And the compliments just keep rolling in - Nice! $50 wash, dry, and cut - I wouldn't hesitate to do it again! I'll be sure to make an appointment next time because he's usually pretty booked and I was just lucky to get in when I did (he'd just finished a cut and someone else came in right when he was done with mine). read more

I discovered Eight Thirty Seven as a result of a two-pronged search effort-I wanted a convenient location, and I wanted reasonably-priced services that were also sensitive to my aesthetic needs. My wishes have been granted! The N-Judah practically lets me off at the door. Cheryl is efficient and knowledgeable. She listens carefully to what I want, makes practical suggestions, and doesn't overcharge. I never fail to get compliments on my color and cut. She also does makeup, although I have never taken advantage of that service. The ambience of the salon is very pleasant. They have flat-screen TV's conveniently located so that you can watch comfortably while you are being "done. They play music videos, rather than tedious daytime TV fare - very refreshing. read more

I went to Jimmy based on the reviews here on Yelp. I wanted some fun and funky color. Bad choice. My guess is Jimmy does a good job on "simple" normal highlights, etc., but he has no creative flair and really has no clue how to do innovative color. His prices were also a bit high. I gave him a 2nd try and still didn't love it, so trying someplace else next time. Lots of people go to him for haircuts and love him. I would just stay away if you are looking for something out of the norm. read more

After looking at my yelp review, I realized my last review for 837 was 3 yrs ago. Time for an update! So, all in all I think I've been going to 837 for well over 6 yrs. Each time I leave with a happy face. I once asked Jimmy to give me the Katie Holme do and he said "NO, it won't go with your face." I love/appreciate his honesty and friends never let each other look bad right? :-) I moved to San Jose about a year ago, and I'm still driving back to the Sunset district to get my haircut. Not the recommended 4-6 weeks, but since Jimmy's haircuts grow out beautifully I can wait a bit longer before going back. Jimmy ROCKS! read more

It seems like the salon is changing over to Aveda products and they needed a guinea pig - well, hair model - to try out the new color. I got a great deal and the experience was a joy. Jimmy et al were welcoming and professional. There's tons of coffee shops and restaurants close by if you wanna make it an extended visit. Highly recommend! read more

So my favorite stylist in the city (Tracy from Firehorse) decided to leave the country for a year, leaving me in shambles to figure out who will cut my hair from now on! After a really mediocre experience at Lotus in Pacific Heights, I decided to give Jimmy a try. He cut my hair exactly how I wanted it! I have really baby fine black hair, and it's pretty hard to find someone who really knows how to style it right. I will definately be sure to come back again. Oh- and its only $55 for a woman's haircut, what a steal! Update: Did charge me for a regular bang trim and did a bad job- back to Tracy @ firehorse : ( read more

I have been getting my haircut at 837 for over 3 years and from Jimmy for almost 5 years. I am a total freak when it comes to my cut and Jimmy delivers everytime. When I stray, I pay... Go get cut by Jimmy! read more

Aurora is the shit!!! She is an awesome girl who fixed up my hair coloring disaster! I always come out of there looking great! She gives a great haircut and is pretty handy with a blow dryer too ;) Great place!! read more

I didn't think it was possible to find just an awesome salon in SF with such great prices! I just moved to SF about 7 months ago, and my old stylist was located in Los Gatos, so I had to start looking for a new place. I work at Golden Gate Park, and frequent the Inner Sunset at lunch and after work, so when I saw Eight Thirty Seven, I checked out their review on Yelp and saw their prices were really reasonable, so I made an appointment. Let me tell you, Jimmy works wonders! He gave me a great hair cut 6 weeks ago (which I'm making a follow up appt now!), and the color he did for me last month is gorgeous! This is definitely my new salon and Jimmy is my new stylist! read more

When I arrived early Saturday morning (8:45), Aurora at Eight Thirty Seven was ready and waiting for me. She was friendly, fun and gave me a great cut. The place is pleasant and sunny, yet lacks the pretension that many salons have. I appreciate the early-morning hours and the casual-yet-professional attitude. Thumbs up! read more

Got my hair cut by jimmy, who did a fabulous job in about 10 minutes, re-shaping and trimming my medium-length hair with layers. he did a great job on my bangs, and was really friendly, professional, and nice to talk to. he cut a lot of my old color and dead ends out, but maintained my length and layers, which is exactly what i wanted. my hair moves well and looks way healthier. got my hair blow-dried (blew-dried?) by cheryl, who did a great job and was also really sweet. i received a lot of compliments for the rest of the day and today. will definitely go here again, and recommend to friends. this place has the quality and service of a high-end salon downtown, but for about half (or less than half) the price. my haircut was $50. read more

Cherry Cherry Cherry!! She is AMAZING! I've been seeing her now for six years and is wonderful. She is an incredible colorist and stylist. I absoulutely recommend her. And Jimmy is so nice too! read more

I came to this salon thinking I had the hottest shit stylist in LA and would have to compromise here but I thought- at least it will be cheaper than what I paid in West Hollywood. Rita is still pretty hot shit, but Aurora did a really really fantastic job. Her color was spot on. And the cut was perfect as well. And she's a very sweet woman. Jimmy was there cutting hair. His work looked tops too. read more

Jonathan and the rest of the crew are simply awesome. Ever since I was turned on to them, I haven't gotten my hair cut anywhere else. Same goes for my wife. I'm not a big hair person, so I rely on the guidance and expertise of Jonathan and he always comes through. I walk in with my hair a mess and walk out with it styled and happy. My wife and her brides maids even had their hair and make up done there! They took over the salon for the morning and Eight Thirty Seven even brought in make up artists to do their faces! It's mid range price wise but with the attention and quality of expensive designer salons. It's also conveniently located one block off the N-Judah. read more

Finding a good hairstylist is like finding a good man. You need to be able to trust him, confide in him, depend on him in times of (hair)crisis. When it comes to my hairstylist, I am a full believer in monagamy. It's not a healthy lifestyle for one to bounce around from salon to salon just to "get by". 837 is the home of my fabulous hairstylist Jimmy Nguyen. I have been seeing him for about 6-7 years now so yes, it's a serious relationship. I love the fact that I can just walk into the salon, tell him what I am "thinking" about and he just takes care of it. I completely trust his professional opinion when it comes to hairstyles as well as product. Often times, pseudo stylists try to cut your hair like the picture in the magazine that you bring in, only for you to realize that it's not the right cut for your face. Jimmy is genuinely honest and will tell you if a particular style won't work...but better yet, he will come up with a similar alternative that is FAR more flattering thus making you feel like a superstar. I love my hairstylist and have never, nor plan to cheat on him! So go and make the commitment and see Jimmy at 837 Salon! read more

Love Jimmy - he's been doing my hair for over 3 years and does exactly what you ask and my "natural" blond is always perfect after leaving his salon. read more

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Jimmy is amazing and can change your life. I cant tell you how many times I have come in with crazy colored hair and he was able to bring it back to my natural blond with his color treatments and experience. The rates are incredibly reasonable for such an upscale salon, you'd be crazy not to try it out. A MUST FOR BLOND COLOR TREATMENTS! read more

Jimmy's great! I was once a bit of a stylist whore...I just had a hard time finding someone who would conistently give me a good cut! And then came along Jimmy! I've been going to Jimmy for over 3 years now and he is consistently good. When I tell him I want something different, he'll give me a good look, but generally he knows I'm a no maintenance kind of gal, so always gives me a cut that I can wash and run and it looks great! I've been to all sorts of salons de pietro todd, aveda, vidal sassoon, but the cuts keep me coming back to Jimmy! read more

I was hoping to find a great hair cut in this neck of the woods, and thanks to other yelpers...I did. I loved my haircut from Jimmy. It was exactly what I wanted, and I know I'm pretty picky. I've been to many upscale and fancy salons, and I appreciate this place for the no attitude, just great hair cut. I will sending my husband too. read more

I've been bored with my hair for a long time, and as a new resident of this fine city, I was afraid that any old hair dresser wouldn't be able to give me what I was looking for. I made an appointment with Cheryl, and she was soooooo great. She helped me pick out a color, worked quickly professionally and efficiently, and suggested a change that fit me perfectly. She was super nice and fun to talk to, and I would happily replace my hairdresser on the east coast with whom I've trusted my hair for 20 years for Cheryl's creativity and good work! Was definitely pricey but worth every penny. read more

Simply put...Aurora ROCKS! I can go in there with a general direction and she makes me look great. She doesn't need to have exact pictures to give me the cut I want. Best of all she have suggestions and doesn't give me boring styles that everyone and their brother has! She is AMAZING, SWEET and a GREAT GREAT hair stylist! read more

Not sure how long Paula has been cutting hair, but I don't recommend going to her. When you leave the salon your hair looks great. But the next day it is a different story!!!!! She didn't properly stack my hair like I had asked her. Therefore, there were sections of my hair that were uneven. I had a very difficult time styling my hair due to her poor skills. To top it off she over processed my hair color. So I ended up with dry, damaged, and orangish hair. Who in their right mind would charge full price for a touch up?!?!? She does...to make the extra $$$$. Never going back to this place. read more

My mother happens to be a fabulous hair stylist to everyone else but me..All my life she has convinced me at times to let her cut my hair...I can show her a picture of how I want it done and she still does something to my hair that SHE thinks looks great...but I end up hating it! I will give her some credit however...she has cut my hair perfectly like 3 times..Last Oct was not one of those times...She cut it too short and gave me blunt bangs..I almost died...and to top off the disaster, my b/f hated it!!! I didn't think it was fixable until it had to grow out about a million inches..but then I found all these yelpers raving about salon 837...I read the reviews and decided to call to make an appointment..I figured that it couldn't get any worse... I called and booked an appt and got JOHNATHON!!! He agreed that this cut was not right for my face shape and that my hair length needed to be longer for me.... He layered and re-shaped my hair and tried his best to blend what was left of my bangs...Then he put some ashy blonde thin blended highlights in my hair...I left feeling like a million bucks!!! He fixed my hair so it had style and I could put my bangs in a bump with a bobby pin. I couldn't even tell it was a disaster previously... I have since grown my hair way out and havn't even gone to anyone else..I have been waiting for this moment where my hair is very long and ready for his magic..I see him next Thurs for a cut and have pics of kim Kardashian to show him...He will make my hair just like hers!! I can hardly wait...His prices are perfect and he is worth it!! I felt very comfy at this salon and not rushed . Everyone here seems really down to earth. A+++ read more

What can I say-after all these years I still entrust my tresses to Eight Thirty Seven. Recently went back to super blonde and added a smoothing treatment. I couldn't be happier with the cut, color, and texture. I finally have good hair days from home and not just the salon! Thank you Jimmy and Jonathan for always making me look like I'm headed for the red carpet!! read more

Since moving to the city, I've been looking for a stylist who could cut a pixie that didn't look extremely man-ish or straight out of beauty school how-to manual. Finally found Jimmy and I'm ecstatic! Love the cut he gave me - it's clean and modern while still being a little feminine. He was warm and welcoming without being overly chatty and cloying. I will definitely be coming back. read more