Jay did an amazing job and made me feel super comfortable. He must have sensed how nervous I was about trying a new place and the dramatic change I wanted done to my hair. I absolutely love how it turned out and will definitely come back again! One last note: Jay primarily cuts and styles hair for men, but you would have never guessed the way he transformed my hair into this fabulous new look. Thank you Judea (for hooking up my bangs and tips to keep them looking good). read more

Fellow Barber - Fabulous new look by Jay - Barbers Near Me - San Francisco, California

While waiting for a business meeting I found myself in the Mission (SF) next to Fellow barber. It was raining and I had an hour to kill. Fellow Barbershop looked warm and inviting, so I decided, it was a good time to get a hair cut. Being an antique dealer by trade, I was immediately struck by their authentic barber antiques. Including original turn of the century backbar and double pedestal art deco sink. I commend whoever curated the authentic decor. You can tell a lot of thought and consideration was put into building the shop with respects to the history of Barbering . I choose the Junior Barber Service. With the understanding they are newer barbers and hoping it would be a longer service, to keep me out of the rain. My barber was Danielle. She was professional, polite and very easy to talk to. We discussed the antique decor and traditional barbering. I was impressed with her knowledge and passion. As we settled into the cut I closed my eyes and just relaxed. I think Danielle sensed this and allowed me to close my eyes with minimal conversation. There was none needed. Her gentle, confident touch let me know she knew what she was doing. I just sat back and enjoyed the pleasure of a good cut. When Danielle was done, I felt refreshed, restored and shiny like a new penny! I would recommend Fellow Barber and Danielle in particular, if you need to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and looking your best. Before I left I set up a reoccurring appointment. I walked out, the clouds parted , the rain stopped, and the sun peeked out. I felt like a million bucks! It was exactly what I needed on a gloomy day . I look forward to my next visit. P.S. If I had one critique it would be that your barber pole outside is not working. It would nice to see that old pole spin. read more

I found Fellow Barber about 6 months ago! Have had haircuts from Rebecca and now Jay! All I can say is dang my hair is flossin' in a way it never has! I've looked around and all the people there seem to know what they are doing. Haven't seen a bad haircut come out of there. Seriously I highly recommend! Hot towel for your face after you are done too! read more

15 minutes, in and out, Venmo card in your face to tip, mediocre cut. Very disappointed. How did this place go downhill so much.

I never write reviews on here but I just had the BEST experience here so I need to rave about it! M took great care to give me exactly the style I was looking for - they checked in with me multiple times throughout the cut and gave me some styling tips to achieve the look at home. They were super duper friendly, easy to talk to, and all around provided a great experience and a great cut! Truly have never been happier with my hair, not to mention how welcome I felt here as a trans person. I honestly wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Needless to say I will definitely be coming back! read more

I just moved back to SF from Nebraska. I needed a cut that could compare to what I was getting at my old barbershop. I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Fellow Barber. The pictures on Yelp don't give this place justice (as of 9/29). Ben gives an awesome cut. He can master any classic clip/trim job to perfection. read more

Fellow Barber - Cut by Ben - Barbers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Today, I am busy trying to finish up business and pack before leaving for Ireland tomorrow at 5am. I tried several barber shops in my neighborhood as I needed a very fast tidy up. I had it cut a week ago. but none could see me as a walk in. I has never been to Fellows as knew was expensive, but needs must. I walked in to an empty barbershop with only one chair busy and was greeted warmly by a lady. I had no idea of her role and I asked for quick cut. I missed the gentleman behind the check in desk. My first error and the was made feel it as he checked me in and passed me back to the lady. I was seen immediately. I explained I literally had 15 minutes max and understood that she could only do the best she could, in the time I allowed so I am not even going to mention the quality of the cut. i wanted a quick short back and sides. Nothing fancy. I declined the wash, the hot towels etc The cutter was a lovely lady from Thailand which (and maybe I'm traditional ) but I prefer more traditional male ish barbers in a barber shop. I was in the chair 12 minutes. Yes, I timed it. I thanked the lady and went to the 'desk" I almost fell over when the man said $62.50 I am writing this not because I didn't pay it, but because it was a total rip off. Then I was firmly put in my place by the really (what I felt) rather superior check in gent when yet again I was made to feel I was wrong "this is a high end salon" he told me. Since when does high end mean 'rip off' I have been in a lot of barber chairs over the past 55 years and really I have never felt such bad value for money and really I left feeling 'ripped off'. An ordinary 'clean up' as she called it at ridiculous 'con ' like prices. I would have been grateful for an obvious charge menu. At least I would have been forewarned .Yes, I did look for one, as I didnt have much money on me and was expecting something in the region of $40. At $62.50 I would expect a real barber shop not a fancy salon posing as one. Sorry to the lady for the lack of tip. I just couldn't . I went to the $14 dollar salon down the block the week before as was stuck again, where they do not speak english (I doubt speak spanish) and honestly I came out feeling I would go back. Not because of the price but because was treated with respect, regardless of the language barrier. More than I got at fellows read more

This review is for Chang: Absolutely one of the best barbers I've ever had. I tried out 4-5 different guys for shaves and hair cuts, and I eventually found Chang. Extremely friendly, takes his time yet is speedy, and makes sure every customer is treated right. I see him anywhere from 1-3 times a month and highly recommend him. Chang is amazing. That's still the same. I've decreased the rating because the management is so sketchy. I understand people come in late, hair cuts take longer than expected, but don't change my appointment time and act like the appointment was supposed to be later. read more

Trash of a barber shop should b embarrassed of the way they run it, they're barbers are no better than super cuts barbers, they let anyone with a pair of clippers cut there read more

This review is for Michael, who you should ABSOLUTELY book to cut your hair! TL/DR: Usually hate haircuts but Michael is so damn talented at cutting hair and so accommodating with his customers that I genuinely look forward to getting a trim. Let this man line you up!!!! I should start by saying that I've always been a little particular about haircuts, because I've had my fair share of bad ones and because my hair is harder to deal with now that it's thinning. When I moved to the bay area, I decided to give Fellow Barber a shot. I tried a couple different barbers before I met Michael, who is an absolutely rockstar with the shears. Despite being a self proclaimed introvert, he is a natural conversationalist who will put you at ease with his ability to relate and engage with his patrons and with his amazing talent for cutting hair (seriously, you're in great hands- wish I knew how to link a picture to show you guys). Furthermore, he goes to great lengths to understand what it is that YOU want in a haircut, and he actually honors your request (you'll never have to worry about him lopping off too much when you tell him "just an inch", for example). Generally it takes me a couple days to get used to a trim, but Michael does such a great job following/understanding the natural waves/curves of hair when doing his thing that I always feel like a million bucks when he's done. He's also as great/genuine of a guy as he is a barber, which as anyone who's had a haircut by him can tell you is REALLY saying something. Upon discovering that I couldn't book with him before needing to travel (he wasn't available), I reached out to Michael in the off-chance that he could squeeze me in super early on the day of my flight. He immediately responded back to accommodate my request, even though he wasn't even on the clock that early. He's just THAT great of a guy. If you couldn't care less about getting a good haircut, maybe you should look elsewhere. But if you're curious how a person like me who used to dread going to the barber now actually looks forward to it, do yourself a huge favor and ask for Michael Pettit. You'll never want to get your haircut by another barber again. read more

Hygiene is the differentiating factor. The charges are high. For example - A haircut is twice that of a regular barber charges. Service is the same except the hygiene factor. If the regular barber has the same hygiene then fellow barber is not my choice. Moreover, they have weird rules. You have to be in the shop 15 minutes prior to your appointment or you might be charged. On the other side, they waste 15 minutes of time owing to delay on their side. No penalty on that side. Whose time is more valuable - Customer's or their's ? Anyhow, not my choice. read more

HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE!!! If you like over-priced haircuts from the greenest, mostly inexperienced haircutters, go ahead and piss your hard-earned cash, not to mention valuable TIME at this wannabe hipster barbershop. I stupidly sat for three overly-long, completely below basic $55-$65 haircuts in a row, my mother say's I "never learn!" I should have gone two blocks up and over to Mission street for a much better $15-$25 haircut. The customer service here is non-existent, Mackenzie, the manager wasted so much of my time booking me with even less-experienced barbers than the last time and didn't follow through or even care that I was completely unhappy with my half-assed haircuts. Needed a do-over (twice) because I was not at all happy with the finished look, the barber never once turned me to the mirror, only barely at the end when I was rushed out after almost 85 minutes of sitting there. It's not the barber's fault, they are thrown on the floor without any additional training. DO YOURSELF A SOLID AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!! This operation has no interest in the satisfaction of it's customers or the quality of their barbers haircuts, they just want your money. read more

Sean Lomeli gives the best cuts. Period. I've tried barbers all over San Francisco, and Sean has consistently given me the best, and longest lasting cuts I've ever had. It's evident that Sean takes pride in his craft, as he is considerate enough to ask relevant questions regarding your maintenance preferences and other lifestyle factors that inform him on how best to approach the cut. Furthermore, he is knowledgeable about product, and can teach you about all manner of technicalities related to his field. It's always a pleasure to sit in his chair. He is kind, unpretentious, and a great listener. Don't settle for any ol' Joe; you deserve a quality cut... and a hot towel. read more

Rebecca was great! As each strand of my hair fell to the ground so too did my confidence grow, my insecurities fade, my posture straighten. We enjoyed Some fun conversation to boot. I recommend this place and I recommend Rebecca. read more

I had a really bad experience with Lily Mai. She gave me an uneven haircut, and when I asked her to even out the sides, she became increasingly annoyed and hostile with me. It made me feel really awkward and uncomfortable. She was visibly upset and impatient. She insisted that I tip her, even after she was really rude and curt during our interaction. This has been the worse barber experience that I've ever had. I'm still processing the terrible experience, that made me feel very uncomfortable. And after all of this, I still walked out of the shop with an uneven haircut. read more

Overall just a disappointing experience. I'm not sure what the purpose of having an appointment was if the shop will simply keep you waiting for a longer period of time than the actual haircut itself with barely an acknowledgement or explanation from the staff. Had an appointment at 12:10pm, wasn't seated until 12:45, and finished with the haircut 25 minutes after that. For a place that branded itself as more of a higher end spot, I would have expected a better service experience than this. read more

Wow! Vu is my man. He does his best at turning my disheveled mess of a face into something less repulsive to look at with his magic cuts. You will not be disappointed. Yes, this place may be a little more than Super Cuts, but you get what you pay for. He doesn't run a FlowBee over my head like the little old lady at SC used to. Their online booking system is easy as pie. Don't be fooled by other dummies stating troubles with this or long lines. I've booked at this location a dozen plus times as well as in NYC when I was there and never have had issues. Thanks Vu, Fellow Barber, and the crew for all that you do. read more

Easy to book an appt & lots of slots available on a busy Friday evening! Monique cut my hair & gave me the cleanest beard trim I've ever received. I'm so grateful that we were paired up seeing as she was a guest barber at this location. The rest of the staff were great as well! There seemed to be a very positive environment for clients & staff here which is always great. read more

I've been going to Fellow Barber for years - it's a great place! I used to struggle with them back in the land before time when they wouldn't let customers make appointments with specific barbers, but that ended years ago. Find someone you like and keep coming back. Great space, fantastic people, rad haircuts. read more

This might be of the only Yelp reviews I've written. Fellow Barber regularly reschedules my appointment same-day and I am always flexible with them. This week I called letting them know I would be 10 minutes late and was told that it was fine. I arrived 11 minutes late and was in line behind two others to check-in so add a minute or two. After driving across town through rush hour traffic I was told I was booked as a "no-show". No follow-up call from Fellow Barber or anything. Last time I'm going there. Prices are also way too expensive for what you get. A joke. Forget it. read more

Terrible customer service. I was charged a late fee AND full price of haircut for being late even though in constant communication with shop about ETA and, when I arrived, was refused service. Really sad because Lily is the best stylist I've had in my 58 years. It's even more sad that you think losing a customer for life is worth what you charged me on that day. read more

Rocky was awesome! So nice to talk to, clearly was a pro who knew his stuff, and made me feel at total ease. He even helped me realize how my hair naturally flows and adjusted my hair cut to go with it. My hair looks so great now and I couldn't be happier It's definitely not cheap, but nothing good in this world is. How much do you care about your hair? read more

This place is absolutely marvelous. Loved the design, cleanliness, and vibe of the place. Pablo, the front desk/manager (I think), started me off by warmly welcoming and checking me in. He also chatted with me for a bit, which made me feel like a valued customer. And then Luis cut my hair the way I exactly wanted it. He was very helpful in giving me suggestions about styling my hair. Highly recommend this place! Will come back! read more

I brought a photo of David Lynch and his great hair style. By the time I left you could've thought I was really him. Probably this is because of the shape of my nose but mostly it's because of the great haircut I got. I've been coming here for a few years and I end up working with a different stylist each time but I would say 80% of the time I'm very happy and the haircuts look good for two or even three months read more

wow i am speechless after 4 years coming to this place working with 3 different barbers i never had a problems with them and tonight having a appointment with the regular barber who is been cutting my hair for over a year i ended up with threaded from a guy who i dont know... and all this happened in front of the manager whom i know and he is been nice with me all the time. you dont thread you clients like this - "what do you want?" - "now i have to wait for my next appointment" - "let's go out and fix the problem" - "do you want money?" - "i will pay you" - "are you talking shit?" this guy dont even gave us a time to talk!!! check my records on the system from mission district and market location. read more

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Despite the fact that booking appointments during the weekend on the day of is basically impossible, and that even when booking a week in advance, I had to wait an extra half hour after my appointment was supposed to begin, this was arguably the best haircut I've ever received. Chang both listened to what I wanted, and also just seemed to know intuitively what my hair needed and proceeded to work wonders. My hair is naturally very curly, but I often wear it straight or wavy, and somehow, this haircut works for all my moods. Thanks man, I'll be back. Update: I went back, and this time, had a haircut and beard trim by Jay. It had been a while since my last cut, and both hair and beard were unruly. Maybe it was because of a weekend spent in Palm Springs, but I was a bit discombobulated, and didn't even know how to describe what I wanted. All was well, though, because Jay just went to work, checking in occasionally to make sure that everything he did was okay by me. It was. I came into work the next day, and everyone was commenting on how sharp I looked! Thanks Jay! read more

Just the worst haircut ever! I used it once since my regular barber was on vacation... awfully bad! Never recommend anyone to this place go to supercuts or corner barbershop somewhere it has better customer service or haircut I guess! this place is awfully bad. read more

For a long time I refused to go here bc of the hipster vibe. Course now that they are large and in a few cities, I figured I can go as they are a touch mainstream and other places doing it up with more flair. Signed up for a haircut and shave from Sean. Was great! Friendly guy. Careful shave. Good cut. Online appointment. Nice. A touch pricey. Tips only welcome via cash or Venmo...just so you know. read more

Worth the drive from Palo Alto. Making an appointment is more than simple. Shop is clean and the staff is very friendly. Thanks for a great cut for our son. Highly recommend this place! read more

I'm happy to bump my previous review up to 5 stars. Fellow Barber listens to its customers, and now accepts reservations up to 4 days in advance. That alone has saved me hours every time I need a beard trim because I don't have to show up once to get on the list and 4 or 5 hours later to get my trim. They also opened a new store on Market Street in downtown San Francisco, where I see my barber now instead of on Valencia Street. The new shop is another really great space. And let me give a plug for Alder, who is the only barber I trust to trim my beard. I have had some real hatchet jobs, but Alder is a beardsman himself, so he knows how to tend a beard. I only wish I had hair on top of my head so he could cut that, too. The guys who walk out of the store after he cuts their hair look sharp. read more

Go see Chang!! If you want an awesome fade and have a beard this guy is the best. I've never seen anyone use clippers like him. I am a customer for life now! read more

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I have never had a bad haircut at Fellow Barber. My favorite hair stylist, Jow, is not only sweet and kind, but incredibly talented and careful with my hair. She has taught me so much about how to treat my hair, and really understands what I want/need for a haircut. I have never experienced this level of care at any other salon, and I find myself always coming back for more. Watching Jow and her fellow co-workers is like watching an artist develop a masterpiece. I highly recommend Fellow barber for anyone who wants to have their hair cut by stylists who care about the process just as much as the final product. read more

This place has a very hip and cool vibe. I had been here once before and enjoyed my haircut experience with Chan. On my second visit, I opted to make a morning appointment. Although I was greeted with coffee at the door, my appointment was 10 minutes late. My hair cut seemed to be a bit rushed; the front desk dude kept coming over because the next appointment was already waiting. On top of that my hair cut was drastically different from what I had before and what I requested. Not a big deal, but it did irritate me when I asked if the short hairs would be sticking up and the guy at the front desk came over and said I had to "train my hair". I came for a hair cut, not training lessons. Not only that, but I now have a rash on my forehead, which showed up a day after my haircut. read more

Jay might be the finest barber on the planet. This is certainly the best haircut of my life. Quick and efficient. Fellow barber is a great place to get a haircut and Jay does a fantastic job. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. read more

I love this place. I don't know what people are talking about that "women aren't allowed"...they are soooo freakin nice every time I go. I'm a dyke with a matching haircut. They keep it tamed! I'm so glad I've found a queer friendly barber. As a "woman" with a short haircut it doesn't make sense for me to go to salons once a month. (Read: uncomfortable & super expensive.) I'm so glad this place exists. I'll do anything I can to keep them around. I just wish I lived upstairs... I love the new appointment system, too. Perfect usability. Savy is a fabulous barber! I'll be back, all the time. read more

The worst haircut I've had in my life. Uneven hair and feels like he just came out of barber school. Man handled and hated the experience $57 for a beginners haircut. read more

There must be insane demand for a decent barber cut in this town. Guys literally line up for this shop. Fellow Barber pumps out haircuts as fast as they are able to sign them up. There are 6-8 chairs if I remember correctly and they're always full. I think this shop is another business to fall under the "victim of their own success" category. I called and was informed that it would be a 2 hour wait with 45 people ahead of me. "2 hour wait?! Do you take appointments?" "No, sign up at the counter, and that's how it works." "Can you put me on the list, and I'll hop in the car right now?" "No, sorry can't do that." Listen Fellow Barber, if you have that type of demand, then you really need to start taking appointments, so you're not wasting your time and mine. That's my take. Nobody in their right mind wants to wait around 2 hours for a haircut. This is not Space Mountain at Disneyland. Not only that, parking is a nightmare in this neighborhood, so don't expect convenience. They're definitely doing the whole old-timey, handcrafted, hipster thing. And I get it. Dudes want that. Yet, a barber cut should not cost $50 with tip. This is not a stylist. I wasn't even offered a beer at this price, which seems to be standard among other shops in this vein. The cut was not bad, and they were nice. Yet, I've gotten the same haircut out of a smaller legit barber shop for $20 and that includes the tip, with a vastly shorter wait time. I'm giving them 2 stars because of the decor. They have awesome antique wooden barber shelves lining one wall. Has bare-breasted masthead carvings with the nipples rubbed down. Apparently the sailors would rub them for good luck before shipping out. The antique chairs are pretty sweet too. But let's face it, business is business. read more

Showed up at 4:45. -Please come back for a haircut at about 6:45. But be here early. We'll call if you don't show up. OK I show up at 6:30. -Sorry, here are some excuses. We're 45 minutes behind. OK, I'll get my haircut somewhere else. What's the point of taking someone's number if you aren't going to let them know that you're 45 minutes behind!?!?!? read more

Came in after reading some initial good reviews. However, I never did get a chance to have a haircut. I go into the shop, there are three barbers, all with customers in their chairs. The guy at the counter told me it was a 15 minute wait for one of the chairs to free up. Reasonable, I thought. One of the gentlemen, a tatooed latino hipster, finished up with his customer within about 10 minutes. He disappeared for a few minutes then returned, spending the next ten minutes trimming his beard, oblivious or ignoring the fact that he had someone waiting to get a haircut. I walked out deciding to look for a barber that doesn't ignore their customers. read more

I left without a haircut 40 minutes after my appointment time, when the receptionist informed me that Randall would be 15 minutes late in addition to the 40 I had already read more