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    Pirate Salon

    4.8 (187 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 12:30 pm - 8:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    Curly hair cut
    Heather W.

    Tanya is amazing. She listened to what I asked and made my hair look its absolute best without any of the pretentiousness of the usual Bay Area salon experience. Can't recommend her highly enough!

    Daniel O.

    Tanya is incredible. Both my wife and daughter swear by her. We are at Tanya's pirate salon right now and she's cutting my daughter's hair. Tanya is so patient in understanding what hairstyles my daughter might want, and taking through various options. And she's been cutting and coloring my wife's hair for a decade. She always comes home super happy with her haircut.

    my "wispy, ash blonde" hi-lites.   Uhm, yea..
    s m.

    I had hi-lites done here about 3 months ago, and I really hesitated to write a 2-star review because this is a small business. BUT - I feel that by sharing my experience perhaps someone else can benefit from it. My stylist was WC, and I very specifically requested WISPY, ASH blonde highlights. Dictionary.com says wispy means "a. One that is thin, frail, or slight. b. A thin or faint streak or fragment.", and ashy means "of a pale greyish colour; ashen". If the stylist didn't know what either meant, he should have asked me. I came away with fairly chunky (by chunky I means 1" wide highlights... that is NOT wispy!), and fairly brassy highlights. I know you will say that I should speak up to the stylist, but in my opinion it should've been done right from the first try and you should be able to go to a salon and not question or correct the stylist, as that is their job, right? Photo of the "wispy, ash blonde" highlights so you can judge for yourself: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qWVcCs_HYGvad7_t26qEaw?select=y9Or_TGz1b1SvYpL8bYyUg This makes me sad because I paid a good chunk of money to have this done, and it's a chemical process, so I couldn't do anything to my hair for a few months, and the thought of doing a corrective job over it would cost me so much money. Also, this salon has an average 5 star rating, so I really dislike having a negative review. This is the reason why girls find salon hunting so difficult, and why it's so traumatizing to even go to a salon. If any of you girls know the place to get wispy, ashy hi-lites please let me know!!

    Amazing blue ombre by Willow!
    Caroline M.

    I cannot speak highly enough of Willow at Pirate Salon! I decided I wanted to try a blue ombre look and made an appointment at Pirate because of the Yelp reviews. I was a little nervous, as I don't regularly dye my hair, so I E-mailed Willow prior to my appointment with lots of questions and pictures of what I wanted. He was extremely helpful and addressed all of my concerns, and even took time when I was actually there just to go over everything to make sure that I was getting the exact look I wanted. I initially wanted more of a pastel color, but he was really honest and told me about all of the damage that kind of bleaching would do to my hair. He ended up suggesting a blend of turquoise and dark blue, which was a bit bolder, but ended up looking fantastic! Thanks to Willow my hair is imaginative, sassy, and fun and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend going to him for anyone looking to change up their normal look with something funky and fabulous!

    Birthday hair--look at all the amazing texture! My favorite haircut ever. And that is saying a lot!
    Grams B.

    I've been seeing Tanya Mia since this Summer, when I had a birthday and decided to get the asymmetrical cut I've been wanting since my younger days. My friend, her hubby, and their daughter all get their cuts from Tanya and each of them look amazing in their own unique cuts. Tanya is smart, fun, no-nonsense and honest. I love that about her. She got to know me, asked me about my usual hair routine to figure out how much maintenance I'd be willing to put into my hair, and then she hacked away at my shoulder length shag I'd grown out for a wedding the year before. I went to my birthday dinner covered in bits of hair, but I knew I looked AWESOME! The best thing about Tanya is that she's got an amazing sense of balance and aesthetic--I chalk that up to her experience as a sculptor. I'm posting a pic of the back of my hair just so you can see what I mean. It's brilliant razor work. Never mind the decent price she charges so that the 99% of us can actually afford her. What's even better is that she is mindful of your budget and will cut your hair in such a way that you really don't necessarily have to come in monthly for maintenance. As I left her salon after my most recent cut in October, she said, "I'll see you in a few months!" and true to her word, I probably won't be needing any styling until December. Love, love, love her; and the rest of the staff seem mighty awesome, too.

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    Back to refresh my cut and Tanya did another great job. She is a magician with hair, creating waves and volume in my straight, flat hair.

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    My first Yelp review, and probably my last. Tanya is supremely talented, her space is chill, almost private, and the conversation sparkling.

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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)
    1.9 miUnion Square, Financial District
    $$

    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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    Balayage and cut by Hector

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    Arty - Mako did such a beautiful job for my wedding

    Arty

    4.2(394 reviews)
    1.8 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)
    1.2 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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