Victoria finessed a tricky purple highlight / lowlight situation so well that I took my chances on a new-to-me stylist cutting my fine, pin straight hair's pixie grow out. My crown and second layer was fried from self-bleaching. Now it looks "on purpose." I feel so lucky to have found this fab salon. Elder goth vibes with a modern take. Also welcoming to folks of all stripes; everyone is taken great care of here. Highly recommend. read more

For the past few years, I've been getting my hair done at Hairetics, and each visit reminds me why I keep coming back.Christian is nothing short of a master, consistently crafting haircuts and colors that surpass my expectations. The gothic salon is a true treasure, with its distinctive vibe and inviting atmosphere that makes every appointment feel special. From the moment I step inside, I'm met with warmth and professionalism. Christian's keen attention to detail and ability to perfectly capture my vision is unparalleled. If you're searching for a stylist who blends expertise with creativity in a one-of-a-kind setting, Christian is the one to see. Absolutely five stars! read more

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Bruna is a color expert!! I have been loyally seeing Bruna every 6-8 weeks for the past few years now and have always gotten the look and color that I was looking for. Bruna keeps track of the color combinations that I like and reminds me of what I didn't like when I start thinking about trying it out again. The reminders are exactly what I need and the therepy sessions are so much needed. Bruna is funny, silly, and chill and even has a great playlist. I even had my daughter start seeing Bruna For her signature Pink Hair color. I definitely recommend Bruna if you're looking to get some amazing color combinations, a deep conditioning treatment, a great cut, and or a fabulous blowout. Thanks babe. read more

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I've come here a couple times for a shampoo and blowout with Lisette. She's is friendly and does an amazing job listening and remembering my preferences. I've walked out with hair I love and a smile. Can't wait to be back! read more

All these years and Lisa Swiss is the ONLY person that I will go to for extensions and color and hair. She is next level, master class knowledgeable and amazing! I recommend her to any and all people I meet that ask about hair stylists. read more

I usually get a straight cut or a simple trim for hair but was feeling "adventurous" and wanted to try something new. I decided to get face framing layers with curtain bangs and booked with Bruna and she was such a gem! She did an excellent job for me and my sister's haircut. She recommended a few products since my hair was dry and curled it at the end to show the framing pieces and we love how it turned out!!! read more

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Note: the rating is only for the appointment experience, as I wasn't able to obtain service. Based on the other ratings, the haircuts and colors are probably excellent. The appointment though was surprisingly complicated, and dare I say, pretentious? I'm a guy with short hair. I've had my hair dyed about 10 times my now, in the US and abroad. Hairetics is the first salon EVER that demanded splitting my appointment into a consultation session, followed by another appointment, at a time to be specified then, for the actual cut & color. My hair was already partially colored when I arrived at Hairetics, so this clearly wasn't my first time getting a bleach. Maybe Hairetics has good reasons for doing this, but for me as a customer with a busy schedule, it's a huge hassle to not know when I'll finally have my hair done before an important event. I've never had to do this with other salons. Steel + Lacquer in SoMA doesn't do this, and neither does The Barberhood in the Marina. The cost would've been around $350, similar to Steel + Lacquer, and higher than at The Barberhood. Bonus points for the unique style of the person who spoke with me though. Very cool! Also very courteous. I just hope they can streamline the appointment so it's a one-and-done kind of deal like everywhere else. At Bolden Santa Monica for instance, I got a perfect cut & color in about 2 hours, including consultation and color selection from swatches. read more

My search for a new stylist was going poorly, and after a truly catastrophic cut at a high end place I am finally happy again. Pasha fixed me up with a super cute cut that'll grow out like I want it, and spent a long time getting my color just right. I asked for "dirty pink" and she blended that, and added depth and layers with darker dyes. After three months of hair sadness this is such a relief. As Fleabag said, hair is everything! Thank you thank you thank you Pasha! read more

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Such a great experience! Lisa gave me a haircut and also did a beautiful job with coloring my hair. She was super nice, patient, and gave great advice for hair care. They also made me feel really safe with masking/distancing/screenings/sanitizing. Will be coming back! read more

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I live a long way from SF but still work in the city - so when I am there for work, I try to make the most of it. I scheduled a hair cut for a Tuesday during my lunch break and than for fear of going over my lunch, scheduled a conditioning for the next day's lunch break - both with Crystal. The receptionist/person in charge of scheduling noticed my two bookings and reached out - asking if I wanted to combine them - and helped ask my questions about how long each of the appointments may be etc. So I ended up combining the two services into one day - a hair cut and conditioning for an hour and 15 minutes. On the actual day, I really needed wifi to do work just before my hair appointment and the receptionist helped me get the wifi password - and was friendly etc. And then I had my appointment with Crystal! She was great - took time to understand that I was looking to get rid of my dead bleached ends since I had hair that had been through a few rounds of bleach in the last couple months but had not been cut since January - but that I didn't want to lose too much length. It was very dead - she also understand how I had thick hair and wanted it thinned but not to the point of losing too much volume on top etc. She cut off the dead ends and thinned my hair just to the level that works for me. She also recommended a different, more expensive conditioning treatment than what I had booked but didn't necessarily push it on me like I have experienced before. Very calm, relaxing place. Also Crystal is super chill and nice - -even for a socially anxious person like me. read more

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Took my 11yo for his first salon experience and y'all DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Christian is a wizard with colour (and a very light trim of some unruly curly locks) and was utterly gracious and patient and offered stimulating conversation on topics ranging from the chonkiness of bumblebees to the chemistry involved in removing colour from hair. My kiddo said the experience was "better than YouTube" which is probably the highest praise I've ever heard him give about anything. While I'm sure the fun and spooky atmosphere helped entertain him for the 3 hour appointment, I was surprised when he said he's looking forward to coming back. And I think it goes without saying that the colour is AMAZING and has him smiling, which is the most important part for me. Worth every penny. read more

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Had highlights from Lisa Swiss today. She's great! Fantastic foiling technique, went through the whole process with confidence and listened to what I wanted. She's been doing hair for about 15 years and has been with Hairetics Salon since they opened. And it shows! She corrected my previous color, blended my roots and charged a fair price. Thanks Lisa! :) read more

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I got my hair cut by Bruna Pantoja in June, it is now September. I'm due for a health touch-up, but my hair still looks SO FABULOUS that I'm confident leaving a 5-star review. Bruna is so kind, patient, cool, and talented. I go to her for a no-nonsense wolf cut 3-4 times a year with thin, full, wavy-ish hair--she always does an amazing job. I once heard that she spent FIVE HOURS combing out the mats on the hair of someone struggling with depression. Any other stylist would have buzzed it, but Bruna went that extra mile with grace and poise! As for my style, I am able to easily maintain it with minimal product or effort. It's like Bruna read my soft butch mind. She is currently a Level 1 stylist, which means I can walk out of the salon paying $100 or less for a cut. Bundle that with the specials that Hairetics regularly runs, and the referral bonus I get for sending her clients, it's an EXCELLENT DEAL! But if Bruna (rightfully) increases her prices, I'll be back anyway. She's that good! I've also had my hair cut by master stylist Lisa Swiss, who did not disappoint. GO TO HAIRETICS!!! read more

Though Primarily A Salon, Hairetics Makes For A Great Art Exhibition Venue! SITREP I was invited to Hairetics Salon for the wonderful Tiffany Childer's Art Exhibition. I always enjoy seeing different professional business environments giving back to the art community and allowing their space to be used for display the beautiful works of artists. THE SETUP Hairetics Salon is a wonderful venue because it has a large central space that permits the easy, casual movement of art patrons. There is a delightful array of wall space to display the art. Tiffany has pieces all over the place, and it was wonderful to see the salon mavens give her full access to the entire venue to display her art. [Food, Wine and other beverages were even provided for the occasion!] THE LOWDOWN All in all, a great evening for art appreciation and fun association with friends was indeed had! read more

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this review is long overdue given that i've been going to heather for 6 years. i'm not the type of person who enjoys going to salons, but this one is an exception. everyone there is super nice and accepting, and the place has a cool goth vibe. heather is truly amazing at taking a half-formed idea and turning it into a hair reality. she's also super smart and fun to talk to! read more

My experience here has been really good. They take COVID restrictions and protections pretty seriously here, so I'm really happy about it. Also, their playlist is right up my alley. The creative coloring service that Crystal Jane does is great! I really like the work that she does. Most recently, she told me about the latest product that she's been using when it's time to wash off the dye. I had to go and buy the conditioner right after because it worked so well. Tip: consider bringing a spare mask if you are anticipating getting your hair wet! read more

This review is for both Heather and Crystal. Heather has been responsible for my dreadlocks looking "top notch" since 2009. She's an exceptional stylist at the top of her profession. Knowledgeable, creative, precise, and versatile. She can expertly craft an an edgy look just as easily as a more subdued one (so don't think you need to have a certain aesthetic to be a client here!) You'll walk out with quality product and solid professional advice. Crystal is the queen of the precision cut. Frankly I am surprised that she isn't competing at hair shows because she's that d**n good at it. You'll walk out from her chair with a fab cut and her colouring is sheer art to be admired. She's done my dreads too, and I absolutely adore her. She also gives the best head massages in your shampoo! read more

I finally decided to cut my extra long hair since it has been bothering me for quite a while. It's just hard to find the right salon to do it and actually follow the photo I show or style I envision. I went on Yelp and found Hairetics! I checked out the website and reviews and finally decided to book an appointment. I am so happy I made the right decision! I was scheduled with Christian and they did an absolute amazing job!!! Also gives the best hair tips and how to take my cats for a walk (yes, I talk so much about my cats to everyone ). They made me want to actually get my haircut often because of how nice and fun it was! Most of the salons I go to is quiet and awkward lol. Christian is very involved and makes sure that it's the haircut I want! No more beaming forehead on my zoom calls I love how unique the place itself too. It makes me go back to my emopunk/scene days. I'm glad I found my favorite salon and stylist!! Three Cheers to you, Christian! read more

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Crystal started me on a path to having dreads a year ago and even with the disclaimer that we were friends before then, she's been an excellent guide. Her artwork on my head gets frequent compliments at work. If you're seeking a stylist that will help you realize something you've had inside your head for a long time, on the outside, seek her out. read more

Heather was so good about finding an opening for a haircut with my weird and busy schedule. She messaged back promptly and I appreciated that. Christian was also awesome! They were welcoming and I was impressed that they cut my already short hair with scissors instead of using clippers. They did such a great job with lining up and the texture was great too! I would definitely go back but not frequently because it is a bit pricey. read more

I got my first haircut in two years with Crystal and had a lovely experience! The atmosphere in here is very welcoming and comfortable, and I was checked in on a few times while I waited (I was early) to see if I needed a drink or anything. I told Crystal I wasn't too picky about how my hair came out, and she did a great job with that very unhelpful guidance I offered! My hair came out really great, and she heard and understood me saying that I needed it to be very low maintenance. I don't even have to blowdry it for it to look cute. I'm moving from Massachusetts in the fall, and I am glad that I've already found my new salon! read more

Lisa listens! I told her about the last stylist cutting my hair uneven and what I wanted. She was attentive and really just heard what my concerns were and what I had to say. I love my haircut and look forward to having her magic hands color my hair as well. read more

Great place for a new cut! Loved the salon, very clean and the staff is very friendly. Super happy with the cut I got and will be going back again! read more

I have been going to Heather Jordan for over 5 years now and have been nothing but happy with her service and skills. So when she announced that she was opening her own salon I was thrilled for her. And what an amazing job she has done with it! The location is awesome - Soma is one of the most accessible parts of SF. And the space has been beautifully decorated in her unique, gothic style. If you have short hair, or curly hair, or any type of hair that you want cut well, Heather is the one to see. read more

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Love this place. Found them since they're a block away from my work. The inside is always very clean and there's always something new to notice in the decor. My first haircut was with Crystal and she did a great job. I didn't really have an idea of what I wanted, just that I wanted it shorter. As soon as I walked out, some random lady commented that my hair looked beautiful - wow, thanks. Not even a month later I was back for another haircut and decided to add a dye job, this time with Pasha. She is such a sweet person! From working with me on how to get my hair to my desired color and being super honest about what the whole process was going to be like, the whole thing was a breeze. I've tried a few salons here in SF and it's safe to say, I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Christian is extremely great and patient with my hair! Overall a nice experience and I'll be coming back :)

I was so happy with my service I had to reboot my yelp account I haven't used in forever! Britany Madoski was the one who did my hair. She was very helpful when. I was trying to decide what to do with my hair and was extremely knowledgeable. The whole experience was amazinh, they even gave me a glass of wine! The salon has a great atmosphere and was just downright awesome! I'll definitely be coming back here again :-D. read more

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Just happened to be walking by and needed a haircut so stopped in. They're busier than I thought so had to make an appointment for the next weekend. Britany was my stylist and she was perfect- worked with me to understand exactly what I wanted. She is a true professional. I got RAVES from everybody at work- even people who had never said a peep before. I've never had such a positive reaction to a haircut before. Bravo Britany!!! read more

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Crystal is AMAZING! I usually avoid getting my haircut because no one can ever get my weird wavy/curly hair right. At best, they can make the cut look great with the magic of a blow dryer, but Crystal actually took the time to understand my hair type and listen to me when I said I wanted something that I could style in under 2 minutes. Lo and behold, after a wash and styling it on my own (in under 2 minutes - no hair dryers or appliances), my hair looks GREAT! I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out and will definitely be coming back here (and recommending this to all my friends). Bonus: Crystal is also just super nice and easy to talk to, so it's actually fun to get your hair cut here. :) read more

My husband and I absolutely love Hairetics Salon. We both see Crystal who is an absolute delight. I have fine frizzy South Indian hair, and I never found a stylist I could trust. Enter Crystal. Ever since I started going to her, I have found my forever stylist. I happened to also convince my husband to go to her when he was in desperate need of a cut. He wasn't sure, but once he went, he was so happy and has never looked back. I also love Britney who helped me navigate adding in hot pink highlights to my jet black hair. It looked amazing. She was so kind of assuaging my fears because, to be honest, it was a big jump for me. The salon staff is simply the best. They are kind generous artists who treat all of their customers with respect. Check them out if you're in need of a cut! Also, you can't hate on a salon with an amazing pun for a name ;-) read more

Came in with long and damaged hair. Lisa did a great job on a simple hair cut to bring out my waves and give me some texture. She was very responsive to what I wanted, including a no-maintenance haircut. read more

Updating: I brought my daughter to Lisa Swiss for her first fun-color bleach and dye job. My child is 14, has long, thick hair, and is quite shy around strangers. Lisa was patient with her and with my questions, helpful in explaining the options available, and was able to answer cost questions I had. My daughter loves her hair, and the work was impeccable. My spouse was the one who took her to the appointment after the consult. Not knowing women's hairstyling, when I asked him if they were drying and "styling" (brushing out, etc.) her hair, he got confused and asked if she could do an updo (after a four hour job). She was patient and kind in explaining that there wasn't time scheduled, at a moment when many stylists would have relished throwing one or both of us into the nearest dark pit on such a request. I look forward to my next cut with her, and remain impressed by both her fantastic skills and professional approach. read more

I hardly write reviews for anybody. But these people just deserve one. Very unaccommodating. i was 2 mins past their "15mins" policy because I was rushing from a previous doctor's appointment. and I had called MULTIPLE times before coming in requesting for an extra 2mins consideration.times to make the request that i might get a bit late. They are just THE MOST uncooperative people ever. I reached there a little late, running and exhausted...and all they could do was 'turn me down". I tried to take the blame on myself and gave them the benefit of the doubt. Hence I scheduled another appointment 2 hours after that. I got the haircut from a stylist, and at the salon it looked okay. After returning home, i realised it was one of the worst haircuts I have had in a long time. I will never recommend anybody go to this salon ever. Not only are they the most unaccommodating, but they don't even do a good job with haircuts. read more

A'lizzabeth did an amazing job cutting and styling my hair. I'm basically a hair stylist's worst nightmare. I usually forget to get my hair cut for years at a time, I don't know how to style well, and usually the best I can do in terms of prep in the morning is comb and walk out the door. I've had many haircuts where the stylist assures me it's "low maintenance" only to find it looks cruddy without 25 minutes of work. But A'lizzabeth was different! We spent a great deal of time talking about my needs and lifestyle. We talked through what might work for me, and she did an amazing job washing, cutting, and styling my hair. She walked me through a "get up and go" styling routine, then showed me how to blow dry it out for moments when I had a bit more time. All throughout, she was friendly and kind and explained what she was doing. I'm really really pleased with how it turned out, and look forward to returning! read more

Lisa is incredible. She is an extensions guru and made my curly short hair long and luscious! Highly recommend.

I got FIVE compliments on my hair today, so I figured I should write a review! Since I started getting my hair done by Heather Jordan, I make decisions about my hair style based on the question: "How many times a day can I stand for people to compliment me on my hair?" Seriously. I thought it was thrilling the first few hundred times, but after a while, you kind of just want to buy your groceries without chit-chatting with the cashier about your hair. Heather is great at creative and artistic use of vibrant color: pink, green, blue, etc. She is also masterful at turning your vague half-baked hair style ideas into something that looks good on you. I think the best word for her cuts is "flawless" - I am an obsessive perfectionist and she sees and corrects things I wouldn't notice in 2 months of staring in the mirror. Her recommendations for hair products are spot on - my platinum blonde stays platinum, my spikey hair stay spiked, and my head always smells vaguely of something delicious. Other stuff I like about Heather and Hairetics in no particular order: * The deer head on the wall is named Bubba Ho-Tep * If you're having a particularly introverted day, Heather will be comfortable with not talking at all * They will microwave your lunch for you so you can eat it while in the hair dryer thing The major downside of having Heather as a stylist is that she is extremely popular and I need to book quite a lot in advance. However, since she's just started her own salon, maybe she'll have a few more openings for a while. When my friends ask me for hair stylist recommendations, I just tell them to call Heather's salon and book with any of the stylists, since judging by what I see in the chair next to me, she works with a lot of talented people. read more

Crystal gave me an awesome haircut. I had some split ends so I asked for a simple shoulder length blunt edge cut. She shampooed and cut my hair and it looks great! I'm pretty pleased. It was also very easy to book the appointment online. read more

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I am so grateful to Lisa for my beautiful new locs. I had dreadlocks for 23 years and lost them all to chemo last year. It was devastating and traumatic, on top of fighting cancer and getting through treatment. A year later, my hair finally grew enough to where Lisa could do her magic, and she has recreated my lovely head of full hair! She took the time to really listen to me and help me understand the process. She made sure to use the right colors and weave in just enough grey to where it looks amazingly natural. She took her time and created really even well-tied locs. I am so grateful to her. I will be going back regularly for maintenance and highly recommend Lisa and this salon. I had a wonderful transformative experience and can't thank Hairetics and Lisa enough. Thank you! read more

I saw A'lizzabeth for a bleach and color appointment. She is absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgable and creative with her color application. I wanted something more lavender gray and she was very honest with where my hair was and what we had to do to get it where we wanted. A'lizzabeth is very realistic with expectations and she is very honest with what needs to be done to achieve the color you want. She is a perfectionist and will not stop trying until you absolutely love the results. A'lizzabeth is a pleasure to spend time with. We all know how sometimes sitting in a chair for 3+ hours can be tiresome but this was not the case for me. She was very fun to chat with and we had a bunch of laughs. I will be seeing her again and again. I recommend! **She no longer works at Hairetics! Please visit her at her own salon! Call her at: (310) 895-0554 / alizzabethbarrett.com read more

I used to have a great hairdresser, but then she moved. I've been struggling for years to find my magical awesome new hair person. Guess what!? I found her! Crystal is amazing! she cut off all my hair and gave me a super cute long pixie, and then a month later she gave me an awesome mohawk! Everyone I have met at this salon has been super friendly, kind, and so so helpful with keeping hair healthy. I found my new hair home and I couldn't be happier! read more