My hair was very long down my hip for 5 years. I I wanted to have a new short hair cut and I was impressed with Craig he did a very good job! he did amazing hair cut for me! I love my hair! I recommend Craig is a very professional and stylish. Thank You so much Craig! read more

I am years delayed in this review! I have known Annie and Teri since my college days when they worked at David Oliver. When he died, I started seeing Annie. May he rest in peace, but she gives me a better cut! I have fine, straight, cowlick-y hair and a "bob" haircut. It is perfection every time, and grows out looking like I just got a haircut. When I started going gray (sigh), Teri's masterful highlights and lowlights were needed work their magic. If you are looking for masterful styling that isn't as much as 1/2 your rent, wonderful and caring ladies who take the time to listen to what you want and remember/give it to you the next time, patient folks who give you the time and guidance if you're new or going for a big change, this is your dream team! I no longer live in the Bay Area, but will still travel for my cut/color. Given gas prices, that should speak for itself! read more

Wow just wow! Craig Ashton is amazing. I love the way he cuts my hair. I honestly can say that he is my favorite stylist. His haircuts are a thing of beauty and his attitude and customer service can't be beat! I'll continue to go to Craig as long as I have hair! read more

I cannot believe that no one has yelped this hair studio. I have been coming here for the last 20 years, and have always been extremely pleased with the results. My belief is that a person hair sets off the face and a good hair cut and style really lifts your day. Angie has been cutting my hair for 20 years and coloring it for the last few. She is a very low key, friendly, open person. . if you're chatty or if you're not, she respects where you are on that given day. As I have sat in the waiting area, I have seen many of her cuts and color throughout the years and everyone looked fabulous. There is a reason why Focus has stayed in business for so long and the answer is "Angie. Thanks Angie for making my hair look amazingly presentable. You are the best. . . read more

I was flying into town to give a public lecture, getting in the night before from a transatlantic and transcontinental flight with meetings starting at 11am. My hair was a disaster: on top of a months-old cut and color that grew out improperly, swimming and sun had basically reduced what I had on my head to a permanent bad hair day. I could have just given my lecture looking like a nutty professor, but instead I turned to Yelp to find someone who could give me a cut and color intervention a) near where I was staying, in Cow Hollow and b) open and available at 8:30am on a Thursday. I called Focus and was scheduled to see Angie at exactly the time I was looking for. A bit of background on my hair situation. After moving to the East Coast two years ago, I've been unable to find anyone who could give me what I wanted. The last two years have been a sad situation of moving from one recommended stylist to another, some from friends and some from Yelp. Each would listen to me carefully, nod their heads, and then turn around and give me The Rachel. After, as I stared at my hair in dismay, they would explain their choices with, "Well, that isn't what you REALLY want." Surely you didn't want blonde streaks, you wanted it dark brown and more blended; surely you want to buy and learn how to use a straightening iron. Come on, people: a blonde bob can't be that difficult! And yes, it IS what I wanted, or I wouldn't have asked for it! Well, what can I say? Angie NAILED it. Absolutely nailed it. After a thorough consultation, when I showed her a few photos of what my old hair dresser back home had done that I loved and she asked thoughtful questions, she set to work. She put in not one or two but three different kinds of blonde for some of the best highlights/lowlights ever, evening everything out in the meanwhile. She gave it a fantastic cut into an absolutely perfect graduated shape that is easy and quick to take care of -- it blowdries into something cute and peppy, or airdries after a swim into something lovely and soft. It's sleek and sophisticated and adult, but also fun, playful and inspiring: equally at home in front of a lecture hall or out on the town. And I was out in time to make it to my appointments. Thanks to Angie, my hair is absolutely fabulous. Especially thanks to Angie, my hair was absolutely fabulous for my presentation that evening. Extra bonus, we had a blast chatting about swimming hair care (including recommendations for shampoos to match my new swim routine), her approach to color (after 25+ years in the industry, she has some significant skills), and geeky things like the robot landing on Mars that weekend. And the cost was eyebrow-raisingly reasonable -- a fraction of what I get charged every time I walk out of a studio in New York with something that isn't what I want. I am now considering flying West to see her every time I need a haircut. Five enthusiastic stars. And bravo. read more

I've been going to Craig Ashton for a few years now. He has always given me outstanding & precise haircuts with amazing color, including beautiful and luminous highlights. Last week after trying and failing miserably to give myself highlights using a Madison Reed home kit, I called him in a panic as I had turned the crown of my hair bright clown orange. He fit me right in the next day. He spent almost three hours on a correction, having to undo all the damage I did myself with the home kit. I have to say that when he was finished, my hair looked amazing. It was as if it was never the terrible orange hue just 3 hours before. I left the salon with my hair never looking better. I always knew I could count on Craig to give me amazing hair cuts, highlights and color, but this time he went well above and beyond to make me look and feel amazing. The best stylist in San Francisco hands down. read more

Craig does my hair and does an amazing job. It's great having someone who is calm, patient and creative working with me on my hair. He's helped me in my "quest" to grow long hair and actually make it look cool. He highlighted my hair as well and while people generally aren't sure if it's highlighted, they love the way it looks because it weaves so naturally into my coloring. I've been to a ton of stylists of my life and none of them have matched his careful, helpful approach to taking care of me. He is of course a great listener and also has interesting things to say thank goodness. I'm thrilled and now very loyal to Craig, check him out!!! read more

We are visiting from out of town for a wedding. My wife needed a salon at the last minute. The owner was accommodating and lovely. Beautiful and cozy place. Awesome price for a blowout. My wife mentioned the great products they offer too. Tried reaching other local salons with no luck or just not welcoming. Give this place a call. read more

My wife got turned onto Craig Ashton when we first moved to San Francisco 5 years ago. She's been going to him ever since and has been pretty outspoken about how good he is. So when my barber moved out of The Bay last year she talked me into going to see him. I'm glad that I did. Craig is great at what he does. Not only does he make all my callocs seemingly disappear, he's also nice to visit with, flexible with my schedule and professional. I'd highly recommend Craig if you're looking to find a good hair stylist. read more

Angie Saldana is a very talented hair stylist. She cut my hair for several years until I moved out of state. Her salon is cozy, relaxing and comfortable. You get intimate service from an experienced professional. This is a great opportunity to support a local, woman-owned business! read more

The best.I have seen Annie and Terri for 15 years and frankly I would travel any distance to see them.A very professional salon.Fun,competent and relaxing and they listen to what I want. read more

I went to Teri with the worst color situation imaginable. She was kind, professional and honest. She not only corrected the situation she made my color & highlights look natural. I love her and my hair! Annie is her partner in crime and amazing with the scissors. I am never consistent with my cuts and am always bringing her pictures. She never disappoints! They are the dynamic duo! I Highly recommend them. read more

Craig Ashton has been my hair stylist for over 15 years. He has an excellent eye for detail and stays current with new ideas and suggestions for hair care. Craig takes the time to listen; loves what he is doing; and most important, pays attention to the directions of the client. Craig makes the experience relaxing and I look forward to each visit. Craig is very flexible with appointments - many times over the years he has made accommodations based on my travel schedule. I would provide highest recommendations to anybody reading this- 15 years every three weeks provides the best validation of his work and the commitment to his clients! read more

I've been seeing Annie Cardenas and Teri Camacho for many years. They are amazing. Teri always gets my color just right and helps me change things up with the seasons. Annie cuts my hair so that it requires minimal effort on a day to day basis. Even thought I'm now in Santa Rosa, I still drive down to see them. I highly recommend them! read more

I still drive in from Marin after many years to have Craig cut and color my hair. Last visit was to have him fix the mess I made! Once again he did a fabulous job and I was off to NY. Thanks Craig, you work magic... Geo read more

This review is long overdue!!! I have been seeing Angie for over 10 years now and she is truly one amazing hair stylist. Super professional, great personality and really knows what it takes to make a great haircut. My haircut looks great from the time I leave her salon until the time I decide to go back, usually 3-4 months later. read more

Teri Camacho does the most fabulous color on my hair. I've followed her since the days of the David Oliver salon. The color and occasional highlights get compliments where ever I am. I also buy all my fabulous L'Oreal Professional hair products there. The salon has a soothing quiet friendly atmosphere. Love them!!! read more

Annie Cardenas, stylist extraordinaire, and Teri Camacho, probably the best colorist out there, have landed at their new home in this wonderful light bright salon on Sacramento St. near Presidio. Teri has been highlighting my hair for, oh, something like 20+ years! Her technique makes my color look completely natural--just much much better. And Annie has been cutting my locks for almost as long! Her cuts are precise and flattering and always grow out well looking good 2, and sometimes even 3 (eek!) months later! You won't find better people to take care of you and your hair. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more

Two of the best in the business are joining this salon - star colorist Teri Camacho and precision cutter Annie Cardenas. They will be ready to assist you at this new location as of Monday, March 28, and they, are, quite simply, the best! read more

Have you done the Bad Thing with a box of hair color from the drugstore? Trimmed your own bangs? Or worse? Don't fear...Teri and Annie are here. Teri makes your color look better than what you were born with with times ten, and Annie...well, Annie is my longest monogamous relationship. We've been seeing each other for a decade and if you need a tremendous cut, just call her. I have thick, curly, mind of its own hair, and she is the only person I trust. She's talked me out of things that are a bad idea for my super round face and made me feel like I am the most beautiful person in the salon. Both winners and awesomely nice peeps to boot. read more

Annie Cardenas does magic with curly hair. I've followed her to various studios, and Focus is by far the most pleasant space--though I'd go to a cabin in the woods if that's where Annie was cutting hair! Her haircuts look great and grow out very well too. I go 10 weeks and sometimes longer between cuts because they hold up so well. If you have naturally curly hair, you know how hard it is to find someone who really knows how to do a stylish cut that lasts. Annie is a gem. I'm so glad I found her. read more

Angie has been cutting my hair for about 20 years, and has been cutting my parents' hair for even longer. She's wonderful, fun to talk to, and I don't trust anyone else with my hair. Her haircuts always come out nice and the shape lasts for months! I'll keep coming back here whenever I can. read more

Barbara is just the greatest! I never leave there without the little boost a great hair cut and color gives you!

Craig Ashton is fabulous! He listens to what you want, makes suggestions, but ultimately you're the customer. He has offered to do free touch-ups numerous times. He's funny and sweet to boot! read more

Teri Camacho has been coloring my hair for about 20 years and all I can say is that she is awesome. I constantly get compliments from perfect strangers on how nice it looks. Without Teri, I would probably by now have mousy brown hair with gray running through it. Teri colors only a few hairs each session (foil method), mixing in various shades of brown and various shades of blonde. Over time, it blends very naturally. Also using her method, I almost never have any roots showing. In addition, she uses products that leave it shining. It doesn't get much better for someone with graying hair. read more

Teri Camacho is awesome --- she's been doing my highlights for over 10 years (wow, I am old). I have so much darn hair that she keeps using her backup stock of foils on me! The highlights are subtle and mixed with lowlights to blend in the older, lightened bottoms for an overall consistent look. Love that Teri is up on pop culture too, makes for a fun chat session! I really look forward to seeing her every 4 months or so. read more

I have been having my hair cut here for more than 10 years. Great place. Craig Ashton is my stylist now. Very skilled. He listens to directions when you have them or makes smart suggestions when you want a little different look. Craig is a good listener and a good conversationalist and always stays focused on the haircut. I've had lots of compliments on his work over the years. --Jeff M. read more

Craig has been coloring and cutting my hair for a couple of years now and I always look forward to seeing him. I have thin, fine (stringy...) hair and I am always happy leaving the salon He listens to me and he knows when to suggest something. He is a great conversationalist and his services are a bargain. If you want a relaxing, friendly, very professional experience, go see Craig. He caters too! read more