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!

I've been a repeat customer at Ken's Hair Design, and every visit has been outstanding. They…read morehappily accept walk-ins and deliver excellent haircuts for both women and men--my partner and I have both left looking sharp and feeling great. On our most recent visit, we arrived close to closing time, but the team graciously accommodated both of us, staying well past hours to provide thorough, unhurried service that lasted over two hours. The attention to detail was impressive, and they made sure we were completely satisfied with the results. The wife on the team is an absolute gem--warm, engaging, and always happy to chat, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. Ken's Hair Design consistently goes above and beyond with amazing service and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for skilled stylist who truly cares about their clients!

It just costed 28$ for Men's Haircut along with shampoo. Ken is a good barber and understood the…read morestyle requirement easily. Would go again.

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.

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.

Great vibes, Tammy is wonderful and will give you the cut you want. Can't beat the price.read more

I never write reviews on yelp but this is the most horrific haircut experience I've ever had in my…read morelife. I came to her asking for a long bob with long wispy face framing bangs, brought a reference photo. I told her that I've lost a lot of hair postpartum and hoping to cut it short to strengthen the hair and cover up thin hairlines. Her cut was extremely short and choppy, and she did a horrific, choppy job with the bang, bringing them all the way above my eyebrows and they're shorter on the outside than the middle. When I told her this she blamed me and said because I had no hair for her to cut. She repeated this so many times that it brought me to tears because of how rude and horrible it was. I will never forget this nightmare.

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.

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.

I almost want to gatekeep this place, but wanted to write a review since it's been difficult…read morefinding a great salon in San Francisco. I've been to a few that that were OK despite being more expensive, until I found this place. The owner and his wife are super nice, the place is clean, and most importantly the haircuts are fantastic. He is very experienced and is able to deliver what I ask for! It helps if you speak a little Chinese, but if not, they speak some English and you can show them a photo of what you want/use Google Translate. The price is also extremely reasonable for the city at only $40 for a women's cut/wash/style before tip (and they even use a Dyson hair dryer)!

This is a Clean and Modern hair salon unlike all the other hole in the wall places in Chinatown…read more It is a tad more expensive than the neighborhood salons but it's worth well it for a good quality haircut. Great quality and efficient service! Definitely will be coming back!

Amazing! I popped in last second as my hair was straight up disgusting. She gave me the best scalp…read moremassage of my life. I added curling iron to my wash and dry and it came out perfectly. I was in and out in about 45 mins. Highly recommend. My service was $70, I added the iron and my hair is pretty long and thick.

I came in for a walk in at 9 am because I needed a last minute haircut and style before my cousin's…read morewedding later that day and Sue's happened to be near the wedding venue and was the only salon that I called that was open at the time. Didn't catch my stylist's name so not sure if she was Sue but she did an amazing job! Shampooed my hair for me and gave me EXACTLY what I wanted from the reference picture that I gave, which was maybe the first time I've ever felt so satisfied by a haircut. She also charged me very reasonably with $80 for a wash, cut, and style. Definitely glad that I found this place at the last minute and would definitely come again!

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)