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Happy Hair Studios

4.6 (78 reviews)
InexpensiveHair Salons, Barbers
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Haircut

Haircut and shave

Shave only

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Barbershop front, accessible on Pine in Chinatown
Renato U.

The haircut price of $17 is accurate, and a very good deal for the city. They only have two chairs, and the place is nostalgic of 2004, and I love it. Good haircut, no frills. I booked a same day haircut, he was fast and moved quickly. If you're looking for a fancy salon experience, this is not the place for you. If you know what you want, want convenience, at a good price this is the place for you. The barber grew up in SF and is fluent in Cantonese. Very friendly

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Brandon W.

Great deal. It's hard to find a barber that offers more value than what they are charging. This place is easy to get in & out with parking directly in front of the business. Most cuts have been under 15 minutes. Check this place out if you want to try something new.

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2 years ago

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2 months ago

A real hidden gem. Fantastic hair cut, quick service, friendly owner. I will be back again. Note that this business is cash-only.

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8 months ago

Great haircut for affordable price. Owner is a nice guy. Can't go wrong here, will be coming back next time

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2 years ago

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3 years ago

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4 years ago

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

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4 years ago

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

Great value and service! Highly recommend this business and he takes great pride and care of his customers!

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3 years ago

Would definitely recommend! Great service at a great price with an expert who is friendly and did an amazing job!

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6 years ago

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3 years ago

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4 years ago

Been going here for 7 years. It's consistent, reasonably priced and short wait time. Love Benley. He's the man.

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3 years ago

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4 years ago

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6 years ago

Very good barber-style haircut for a great price. Cash only.

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

Benley is legit. Good haircut for a good price. Be specific with what you want. He's also a funny and honest guy which I appreciate

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

I don't usually write reviews, but Benlee is the man. Couldn't recommend him more - he's very accommodating and detail oriented.

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16 years ago

He is still apologizing for raising his rate to $9. This guy is great!

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Arty

4.2(394 reviews)
1.3 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
$$$

I don't live in SF anymore, but I make the 1 hour trip just to go to this studio every time I need…read moremy hair done. I love Romi and I will continue going here to see her!! Compared to the other studios I've been to, they are the most consistent, honest, and detailed. I have never walked out of this studio unhappy with how my hair looked, even if it deviated a bit from what I originally wanted. In the most recent time I went, I was absolutely blown away with how my hair turned out! So much that I think I will continue asking for this color for years to come, maybe until my hair can't handle it anymore lol I've been going to Romi for a few years for color and haircuts and I deeply appreciate how much attention to detail she has. In my case, she had noted down the colors that I've had before and uses that as a point of reference for my session. This is so helpful, especially since I don't remember what I asked for months prior. Since I liked my most recent color so much, I can walk into the studio with full confidence that I can ask for the exact same thing again because she has it noted down somewhere. Thank you Romi!!

I have a very thin, damaged hair and always feel embarrassed to go to a hair salon. That's why I've…read morebeen only gone to get a haircut once a year when I go back to Japan. Then a good friend of mine who has been going to Arty for a while now recommended me to try them. So I went in today for the first time and had an amazing experience. Yumiko san was very professional, warm and kind. She took her time to cut, fix my hair problems and styled it nicely. Place is super clean and relaxing. Thank you so much, Yumiko san for your wonderful service. I'm definitely coming back.

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Arty - Exactly 1 year after the digital perm. Yumiko's cut and perm make this hairstyle look good at any length.

Exactly 1 year after the digital perm. Yumiko's cut and perm make this hairstyle look good at any length.

Arty - Yumiko gave me this perfect haircut and perm to make my first trip to Turkey beyond perfection. Thank you!

Yumiko gave me this perfect haircut and perm to make my first trip to Turkey beyond perfection. Thank you!

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David James - Beautiful blended color by Devon.

David James

4.8(294 reviews)
1.8 miAlamo Square, Hayes Valley
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Nielle is the best!! I'm so glad I found her, I would follow her around the Bay Area. She keeps my…read morehair looking fresh and healthy after it went through a major thinning process. A shoulder cut can quickly look crazy on me (mullet alert) but she was able to perfectly layer my hair with some face framing bangs to come out perfectly balanced. Also she's the easiest person to talk to, makes your appointment feel so relaxing and peaceful like you're catching up with a long time girlfriend - she is theeee best!!

I've been going to Nielle for over a decade and from the jump she really listened to what I wanted…read more I originally came to her after a botched balayage I got in the Philippines, and she completely fixed it. From there, we did an 10 hour transformation going blonde and honestly, that appointment bonded us for life. I've never trusted anyone else since, she's basically my hairstylist and therapist hehe Her balayage is SOOOOO good. It always looks natural, grows out beautifully, and lasts forever without getting brassy. I'm pretty low-maintenance, and somehow my hair still looks put together months later because of her work. Her haircuts are also super clean, and she's actually the one who got me into curtain byayangs and I've stuck with them ever since. What I appreciate most is how much she cares about doing things the right way. When I decided to go back to my natural color, she didn't rush it or take shortcuts. She slowly transitioned me over time and kept my hair healthy through every stage. I live in Los Angeles now and will literally fly home just to see her, that's how good she is! After 11 years, she's more than just my hairstylist, she's someone I trust completely. Highly recommend!

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David James - Cut by Sabrina.

Cut by Sabrina.

David James - Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

David James - Bleach + tone and buzzcut on Devon, by Devon.

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