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    One Up Salon

    4.4 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    His & Her cuts on a Wednesday at 5pm
    Katherine B.

    One up Salon is the best value salon in the area. My husband has been going to Wayne for his haircuts for the past year since we moved to Cole Valley and he has had flawless haircuts every time! Wayne is usually available in the afternoon if you call ahead. He makes sure to listen to what you want and then executes perfectly. I recently came with my husband hoping for a quick woman's trim and I was thrilled after my haircut with Ha! I was so happy with her attention to detail and came away with exactly what I wanted. Ha did a dry cut without a wash & dry per my request with a V shape and layers ($30 before tip!). She made sure to communicate with me along the way and paid a lot of attention to the details. I loved the finished cut!

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    Terry L.

    I love this place it's the only spot I have gotten my hair cut for years. Michael does a great job and really listens to what you want.

    Haircut with Ha at One Up Salon in San Francisco.

    I got my hair cut by Ha and I could not be happier! She worked off of a photo and both cut and shaped by hair to be exactly what I wanted. She took her time and didn't rush. This hair cut was an excellent value and I'll be coming back to her again. I've had my haircut here by both Michael and Wayne and they are great, too. You can't beat the value in San Francisco.

    Taking a picture at home to see the damage right after
    Saakshi G.

    If you are a woman with medium to long length hair or are looking for layers please do not come here. I just had a haircut for the first time since June 2020 and unfortunately it was the worst haircut I have ever received in my life. Ideally I would have liked to tell the owner there and then about the situation but I didn't know if there was any one else in charge (and maybe my stylist - she was the lady stylist - is the owner?). But after the terrible non haircut I was charged $70 and demanded that I tip. Other salons would have refunded the price of the haircut and/or offered to fix it. Happy to chat more with the owners and stylist if needed. Also posted 3 pictures on Yelp with the front and back.

    Trim, layers and framing the face
    Elisa T.

    In my 2.5 years in San Francisco, I haven't found a place better than One Up Salon! Wayne and Michael are so good at what they do. I've been going to Michael consistently for the past ~1 year and he always knows what to do. Recently I got shorter front framing pieces for the first time and he nailed it - he was so great at listening to what I wanted.

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    Came in for my first haircut since the beginning of quarantine; the hair had gotten long and relatively shapeless, and Michael did a great job of putting life back into my hair. He checked in with me multiple times about what length and cut style I wanted. He also actually paid attention to the reference photos I showed him, asking to see the photos more than once in the middle of the cut -- really appreciate when hairstylists listen to you! Even at times when I wasn't sure how short I wanted my layers and wanted to rely on his expertise, he still was open to my feedback and wanted to get it just right. Also appreciated that when the cut was done and I was happy, he still offered to make small adjustments at no cost if in a week I wanted it shorter, thinner, etc. He also worked around the little wispy bangs I cut myself in the middle of quarantine and didn't judge me for doing spontaneous quarantine things... & of course, can't beat the price, especially around the Haight & NoPa area. They didn't shampoo or blow-dry my hair, but that is completely expected because I paid $28 (not including tip). Other salons I looked up in this neighborhood charge in the triple digits, and while I'm sure they offer great services, that's just not doable on a student budget. Lastly, One Up is very clean, cute, and sunlight-filled on the inside, which I appreciate. Will definitely come back !

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    Wayne is amazing!! Can't beat this well priced, fast hair salon that is a very good location. They kept the window open, which was lovely.

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    Great fast haircut! Gave me exactly what I needed, and the service was nice. Inexpensive and totally worth it for a mens haircut!

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    Thao is the best - I've been going to her for 3+ years and followed her here from a previous spot because she gets my cut right every time!

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    Hector Estrada - Result- shag and color are just what I wanted! He did a great job keeping the length while taking off weight and adding shape/life

    Hector Estrada

    4.7(454 reviews)
    2.6 miUnion Square, Financial District
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    I've been in SF for 8 years trying to find a hairstylist I actually trust, and I finally found…read moreHector. I went in not really knowing what I wanted, just vibing with some general ideas. Hector totally got it and did an amazing job. The thing that impressed me most is I wanted highlights without bleaching my hair, and he made it happen. Every other place said I had to bleach it. The salon is super clean, bright, and has a great vibe. Everyone there is really kind and helpful. Yeah, I had to wait for an appointment and send pics beforehand, but it was 100% worth it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great stylist!

    I recently reached out to this salon but, from what I gathered, is down to one stylist now--Hector…read more It seems the space isn't a fully staffed salon anymore, and the page hasn't been updated to reflect that. I was asked to send photos of my hair and then told that Hector is booked out for months. It would have been better to be upfront about that from the start instead of feeling like I was being screened as a new client. A friend of mine has seen Hector for years and recommended him, which is why I wanted to try. I initially hoped to see another stylist at the salon, but soon learned that that team member is no longer there. If the salon updates its information and availability, it would help set expectations for future clients.

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    Arty - Mako did such a beautiful job for my wedding

    Arty

    4.2(394 reviews)
    1.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    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)
    1.0 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.

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    Bleach and tone transformation by Devon.

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