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    5.0 (31 reviews)
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    Angela T.

    I get asked who my stylist is by strangers SO MUCH! Shanna has been working her magic on my hair since 2019, and she somehow makes my hair even better every single time?!! I especially love that I don't have to stress about finding any inspo because she always has the best ideas for what to do next. If you're looking for a stylist to make you look and feel amazing, I cannot recommend Shanna and Monarch Salon enough! P.S. They also have the BEST playlists!

    Madeline W.

    Monarch salon is the absolute best! The stylists are top tier. Shanna has been doing my hair for years and I am so lucky to have her. Her color looks so natural and grows out beautifully.

    Jordyn E.

    I started seeing Shanna ~1.5 years ago after a different stylist "matched" my roots and I ended up with almost black hair.... I did a lot of research after that disaster but a matter happenstance occurred when I walked by Monarch Salon and stopped in to ask if she could please fix my hair. Well, that ended up being the beginning my favorite hair stylist relationship Not only is Shanna extremely talented with technique and understanding unique hair chemistry, she is also the most fun person to spend 2-3 hours with. I've had a variety of styles all following the "bronde" trend and I don't even bring inspo pictures anymore because I leave every time with my hair being my own inspiration. Additionally, my hair has kept its integrity the last 1.5 years and is the most healthy it's been EVER. When my hair grows out, I can go anywhere from 10-16 weeks and my grow out still manages to look like I had my hair done in the last 4-8 weeks. The haircuts are always A+ as well (again, with no inspiration pictures) and really following my face shape and understanding what will look best based on how I style my hair on a daily basis. Hair is a huge part of a first impression and our overall self-confidence and Shanna not only restored mine but has continued to make it better each time. I tell anyone and everyone about her and hope if you are looking around, you'll give her a shot! She will not disappoint

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    Lindsey K.

    I have been going to Shanna for almost a decade. She's lightened my naturally black hair to blonde, back to its original color and everything in between. She's extremely receptive and consistent. Shanna is also very talented at treating, coloring and styling my Asian hair. It's never been healthier or looked thicker. I've followed her through multiple salons from San Francisco to San Diego and I look forward to our talks! I highly recommend her if you're looking for proven results.

    Amber B.

    I've been seeing Shanna in SF for 6 or 7 years and I have always been thrilled with my results. She always makes sure you're happy at each stage before moving forward. She is an artist when it comes to blonde tones, I always get a balayage because I only get it done every 4-6 months and even my grow-out looks great! I just saw her again this week and walked out some 6 inches shorter, and feeling more like myself than I had in a while. I hope she never leaves CA!

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    Stefanie H.

    Shanna is the best and my go-to hair stylist! I've been going to her for almost 2 years now and every time I see her I love my hair more and more. She's so kind and personable and truly the only person I trust to cut and color my hair!

    We have gone through many different types of blondes and she kills it always!!
    Mandy D.

    When I say I am SO happy Shanna has opened a salon in Sacramento!! I have been following Shanna wherever she goes whether that be the Bay Area or even Southern California I've made the flight! Haha. She's the only person I trust with my hair which is hard to find!! Her work is unmatched and the new salon is so cute!! If you're thinking of trying a new spot you NEED to book with Shanna. You won't regret it.

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    Audrey K.

    Shanna is THE BEST! My whole friend group goes to see her, and we all trust her 100%. My first time with Shanna, she corrected some pretty chunky highlights I got somewhere else, and she made them blend seamlessly. In the summer, I have been doing half or full balayage and in the winter going a bit darker. Shanna is a perfectionist, which is great because she won't let you leave her chair unless you're happy. The last time I saw Shanna, I asked her not to cut face framing pieces, but once I got home I wished I had. I texted Shanna and she squeezed me in the next day to fix it, no problem. She's the best! She's also just so sweet and fun to chat with, the time flies with her.

    Balayage by Shanna

    Cannot say enough good things about the owner Shanna and her work! I've been going to her for 5 years now and I truly refuse to go to anyone else. Not only is she very skilled & kind, but she really listens to her clients and gives expert advice to achieve the best look for you. I trust her with my life and have turned many friends onto her who all say the same - Shanna is the best!!

    Natalie M.

    Shanna is the best colorist! I've been getting my hair done by her since 2018 and she always does an amazing job. She's particularly good at blonde highlights/balayage.

    Shanna is the best of the best. I've been going to her for 7 years and although I've moved, I have yet to find someone who does it like her. Her color technique is great, cut is phenomenal and pricing is fair. You will not regret going to Shanna!!!!

    I usually go for more of a bronde look but went darker for the fall. I love it!

    The first time I met Shanna she RESCUED my hair from a previous color that went wrong from another salon. She listened to what I needed and the color came out perfectly after that session. That was 7 years ago and I've been seeing her ever since :). She's truly the best!!

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    4.8(267 reviews)
    1.4 miFinancial District
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    My long witch hair was screaming for a cut, so I searched for salons near me. Jackson Place Salon…read morepopped up as the perfect location, and that's when I stumbled across David and his glowing reviews online. I decided to take the chance and text him about my concerns to see if he was available. I had long hair for the longest time but wanted to try out a much shorter cut, so I mentioned I'm interested in a shorter cut with layers but didn't know what would go well with my long face shape. David responded super quickly saying he was available that night. When I arrived, David was welcoming and personable, very easy to talk to, easing away my nerves. I love that he is very honest with what would look good with your face shape and hair texture. He gave really good suggestions, and we were quickly able to decide on a layered lob. My hair turned out amazing, David takes his time styling for you after shampoo, wash, and cut. My cut still looks great after washing at home without styling in its natural fall over the past day. A gigantic thank you to David and Jackson Place Salon, I highly recommend him! Will be returning for cuts in the future :).

    David Bui did an incredible job on my blonde highlights. My roots were extremely grown out (new to…read moreSF and hesitant to find a new hair dresser), but he blended everything so seamlessly. The color came out absolutely beautiful, exactly what I asked for. I could not be happier with the result and will be back!

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    Zhen Mei Hair Salon

    Zhen Mei Hair Salon

    4.0(117 reviews)
    1.2 miChinatown
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    My daughter really wanted a haircut in Chinatown... I think because it'd feel cool and authentic. I…read moredunno. Anyhow, reviews were good here so we came on this rainy day, only to find no customers, 2 older men (1 was just watching tv), and a lot of old old old things lying around, like magazines from the 1970s (am I on a set of Back to the Future?!!) and dying plants. I wasn't sure if this was retro-cool or if I should grab my kid and make a run for it. A half hour later, the older man's blade scraping was done (that's how he "cut" her hair; not with scissors). He did everything very slowly. I'm not sure if that meant he took his time or that's just how fast he can go, but he asked questions a long the way in Cantonese, which none of us speak. (I can speak some Mandarin.) We were anticipating a possible language barrier so we brought a photo to show him, but he didn't look at it for more than a couple seconds, didn't acknowledge it, and definitely DIDN'T cut my daughter's hair to resemble that photo. He did, however, ask throughout the haircut questions, like "layers?" "This short?" "Bangs?" I think? I'm just guessing at this point. My daughter was a good sport and left saying, "It's just hair. It'll grow!" And, "You can fix the sides and the front when we get home, right mom?!!" Ummm... It was only $18 + tip, and you must pay in cash. **TIP** If you go, you just have to be flexible and know that it's a haircut, so that's exactly what they're gonna do: cut your hair shorter. That's the only goal here. The style will be a mystery till it's over! Haha. But at least it'll be precise because the man we got works really slow. The place wasn't clean and was very old, but basically what I'd expect from a salon in Chinatown. Even with all that said, I would totally go back, but that's because we believe it was a good cut for the price and we aren't married to a particular style. We are really loose with this stuff. So if you are particular with what you want, you should go elsewhere.

    Very good experience. Nice haircut for 10 dollars and tip. The lady was a pro. It wasn't crowded…read moreat all. Carry cash.

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    Spoke & Weal - blended buttery blonde highlights by Katherine

    Spoke & Weal

    4.7(260 reviews)
    1.4 miFinancial District
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    My friend had been raving about Spoke & Weal so I asked if she can make an appointment for me the…read morenext time she was going. This was in November. I'm going gray and I wanted to get them blended with my black hair. She made my appointment with Zoe, which she described as a miracle worker. And she really is! She explained how the dye would naturally fade so to gray roots wouldn't look so harsh as my hair grows. I forgot how long it took because I was having a nice time with my friend, and also was super relaxed after getting my hair washed and brushed. But my hair looked fantastic! And I looked refreshed. My hair color looked natural, not like what you get with boxed dye where you can tell someone just did it. And Zoe was spot on as my hair grew and the dye faded. It looked blended and it gave my hair some dimension. But now that my roots have grown to about an inch (which she predicted it would by this month), I've made an appointment for another hair dye and for a haircut. The vibes are fun, cool, and approachable. For someone like me who has usually gone to Asian mom-and -pop salons (because I feel more comfortable as the stylists there are more knowledgeable of Asian hair), going to a salon like Spoke & Weal was intimidating at first. But everyone there was so nice and welcoming. And seeing Zoe do her magic and hearing how knowledgeable she is made me at ease. This salon is more on the expensive side, especially if this economy is hitting you hard. I am fortunate that I'm at a place where I can treat myself to a nice salon experience. I also like my hair long, so I don't get it cut often. Parking here can be difficult so make time for that before your appointment. And check for any events happening in FiDi and Chinatown to determine how bad parking will be. Otherwise, take public transit if you can.

    I went to Spoke & Weal for the first time and booked with Sheila -- and honestly, she's a gem. I've…read morestruggled for YEARS trying to figure out a hairstyle that actually suits me and is easy to maintain, and she somehow cracked the code in one appointment. Sheila is super cool, creative, and actually listens. She walked me through what would work best for my face shape, my hair texture, and my lifestyle, and gave me tips and ideas I've never heard from any stylist before. She's receptive, thoughtful, and you can tell she genuinely cares about getting it right. Plus... she served me an espresso. An espresso! The vibes were immaculate -- clean, stylish, chill energy all around.

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    Hair Shaper - Gorgeous curl job by Stacy

    Hair Shaper

    4.3(246 reviews)
    1.9 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    After moving from the Los Angeles area to San Francisco, I was looking for a hair salon with…read morereasonable prices, good availability, and most importantly, great service. I found all of these things with Thida at hair shaper. She does a great job cutting my long hair just as I want, while being extremely efficient. The prices are very reasonable and the location is very convenient. My husband has also started going to hair shaver and loves getting his haircuts with Shirley.

    Came in based on a referral and in need of a haircut for Valentines and the Lunar New Year. I had…read morelong hair all around as it had been a while from my last cut but gave the specific instruction to Shirley that I only wanted 1 inch or so cut off the top and for the sides to be at a 4 to a 2 down. My intention was to keep my extended undercut but clean up the sides. Since I had to take my glasses off for the haircut, I couldn't easily see how the progress of my cut was shaping out. As this place was a referral, I took it with a grain of salt that I should trust the process. But at the end, I was wrong. Shirley didn't ask me any further questions about my haircut and just cut it as she felt. Not only did she cut an extensive amount off the top of my head (at least 3 inches), I also later realized she also left the side burns uneven. Still had to spend time myself to further clean it up. It'll be months before I can have my hair at my preferred length again. Perhaps it was my fault too, as I had originally intended to get my hair cut with Annie and I couldn't get scheduled with her. However, I would not recommend Shirley at all for future cuts unless you don't care much for your appearances and the care you're given in a haircut.

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    Total 4 and half hours. Highlight and cut by Hairshaper team.

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    Beauty Style Exchange - Highlight hair dye

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    4.1(67 reviews)
    1.2 miChinatown
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    Made an appointment with Jay to bleach/dye my hair to an light ash gray color. My hair was…read morepreviously bleached and roots were grown out so it required A LOT of work. It took the entire day but was well worth it. Jay did a great job blending the colors. I absolutely adore how it turned out.

    My friend and I wanted to get hair cut on a Sat afternoon. We didn't make any appointments but I…read moredid call in the salon to see if we can get a stylist 15min later. The owner asked if we are ok with any stylist then we can come on by. We got there about 15 minutes after I called and one of the stylist name Summer was able to start shampooing for my friend right away. I waited about 15minutes and the other stylist name Leo was able to help me. The price is very reasonable. $35 + tips for Shampoo,cut and style. For this price, I wouldn't expect a whole lot but Leo who cut my hair did took his time and did my hair cut for about 10-15 minutes. I like that the wait wasn't long and still great quality cut. He told me he have been a hairstylist in china for over 9 years and then 2 more years of working as a stylist in this salon. I can tell he is quite experience. While I was there, many walk ins asking for the owner who I didn't communicate with so I don't know his name but he seems to be the popular one. His schedule was packed and he would tell the walk ins to come back another day. However, both my friend and I were very satisfied of our cut. Highly recommend both Leo and Summer. I know they work on both days Sat., and Sundays. I paid cash so I'm not sure if they take credit cards. Overall very good experience and we like our cut. We would come back. The hard part is parking like always in Chinatown.

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    Rever Hairstyling - Orange brown hair dye

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    4.3(27 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    A pandemic calls for updating reviews. I have also realized how much bald men saved during the…read moreshelter in place (SIP). This service is definitely not essential for them; however, I desparately needed my entire head dyed, forget the roots. I tried dyeing my own hair at home, let's just say "epic fail", not to mention I couldn't even find hair dye...desparate times indeed! Thank goodness for lifting the SIP; otherwise I probably would have shaved my head bald, and that would not be sexy. Angela has the magic touch, come see her for all your hair color needs, she knows all things hair. She is also fantastic with up-do's. 'Til next time ~ happy mane & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!' P.S. Angela did my prom up-do, and I got so many compliments at prom. It was an unforgettable night (see pic in the link below). https://www.yelp.com/biz/george-washington-high-school-san-francisco #supportasianbusinesses

    Amazing place to get your hair colored. Angela did a fantastic job on my highlights! She was super…read moredetail oriented, patient, and had great technique. Beautifully colored hair that still feels silky smooth and not dry? Yes please! At the start, I showed her a few pictures for inspiration as it was my first time getting my hair colored. She patiently explained the process and brought out the hair color samples for me to pick. I wasn't sure which ones would suit me the best, so she even provided a bit of artistic consultation. As my first time coloring hair, I was initially worried about my hair drying out from the bleaching and coloring, but she did a great job to protect my hair and keep it moisturized. I've done a couple washings since I've got my hair done and it honestly feels almost exactly like my natural hair before I got it done. The colors blend so beautifully together with streaks of blonde and light brown. I've gotten so many compliments from people. Making me feel like some sort of influencer! I will definitely be coming back. Ask for Angela - she'll definitely make sure your hair is ready to wow. (I didn't take a before photo but it was just my natural long black hair)

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