Erika did an amazing job with my hair. I normally have curly hair so I really value a stylist that understands my hair texture. Thank you for doing an amazing job!! So happy with my cut. The blow out at the end is always something to look forward to. read more

Red Union Salon - Erika did an amazing job with my hair. I normally have curly hair so I really value a stylist that understands my hair texture. Thank you!! - Makeup Artists Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't recommend this place to anyone with brown hair. She is extremely prejudiced, mean, and unprofessional. I had to get my hair fixed after my appointment with her. She didn't use toner on my hair and left my hair looking orange after bleaching when I wanted blonde highlights. I paid the price for full highlights and she left me with a few strands of highlights - almost less than partial highlights. It was horrible. Save yourself from the trouble and don't go there. read more

This was my first time here. I went last week during the pandemic . I landed on time but the salon wasn't ready so I had to wait for a bit. I got a hair wash. I showed Erica a photo of the desirable cut and she did magic. Erica made me feel very comfortable. It would have been great if she had her billing and initiation process on time. Appointment process on yelp was broken so I had to call to get through. Salon is clean. She couldn't give me a blow dry as she said it wasn't allowed during the pandemic. She gave me great layered bob. Thank you. read more

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I've had the pleasure of trusting Erika with my hair on several occasions, and each time I've been truly delighted with her work. She interpreted my color and style requests with beauty, artistry, and precision. As a person she is caring and attentive, and her grounding energy makes me feel relaxed. I highly recommend her for cuts, color, and style guidance. Thank you, Erika! Looking forward to next time. read more

Just had another haircut from Erika.... and again she showed her talent..... I love it .The cut is great and I am happy..! Exactly what I wanted and already got a compliment from my neighbor !!!!! read more

Erika highlighs my hair with finesse, turning my bland locks into a shiny and nuanced blend of perfection. Her thoughtful and flattering cuts are amazing. She is also a friendly good listener who is happy to work with you. Highly recommended. read more

Once again, Erika has hit a home run. Whenever she cuts my hair I get compliments on how good I look! She's the best! read more

Erika was amazing! Since covid has started my hair has been through many stages and had a bunch of different colors going on. Erika transformed my hair and it now looks healthy and beautiful. The salon was very clean and safe with covid guidelines. I look forward to coming back. read more

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We have worked with Erika at Red Union Salon for ten years and she is a world-class stylist and colorist. She has also done complete makeovers of our models for our photoshoots that are simply miraculous, and she is very skilled at creating a sense of peace and harmony while she is working which brings out all the natural beauty of the models. If you have a chance to work with Erika you will not regret it. We have worked with stylists around the world and she is the best. Reliable, gracious and an expert in her field. Thank you Erika! read more

Erika cut my hair on December 23. The next night at Christmas Eve dinner, I got several unsolicited compliments on my hair from family. One cousin said that it was the best she had ever seen my hair! read more

I was so impressed abs happy to find Erika at this salon. She is not only a lovely person her hair cut was the best. She recommended a style I haven't had since I was young. And yet it is perfect for my hair and shows off my natural white streaks. So happy to find the perfect salon and hairdresser so close by. Thanks yelp! read more

Erika is a very lovely woman! She has tons of amazing reviews, but unfortunately I had a different experience. I give 2 stars for my haircut because I asked for a simple cut and she gave me layers without asking (not okay). It's going to take years for my hair to grow out :( I also didn't like how she styled my hair but that's probably my fault for not saying exactly how I wanted it to be styled. I won't be back again read more

Update: went to Woodbridge salon in the marina and they did a phenomenal job, they said my request was "easy" . They did such a good job and salon is trendy and not antiquated! Highly recommend! read more

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Love my haircut! Came with 2 inspo pics and explained what I wanted - the haircut was perfectly executed! Very happy and will be back again! Thanks Erika! read more

Erika is a master colorist, and it's clear from her work that she loves doing color! I am really pleased with the outcome of my hair, both style and color, and am impressed with Erika's expertise and professional ease. She listened to my needs, communicated her plan and away she went with yet another great cut creation! I will always and forever continue going to Erika for all my hairstyling and coloring needs. Thank you! Btw, a little side note - found out Erika studied from the greats in London and worked in Paris! read more

This was my first time visiting Erika and I couldn't be happier!! It has genuinely been years since I left a salon feeling this great, and looking this fabulous. I'm not the easiest customers, wasn't quite able to even describe to her what I was looking for, yet, she clearly knew what she was doing. My haircut is perfect. I absolutely love it. Highly recommend Erika! read more

Troy is a new addition to the salon and an amazing one at that. He is well versed in the basics but can give you the cuts and color that aren't mainstream. If you're looking to shake up your routine, he is the man to see. He listens attentively to what you want, but is honest with regards to the end look. I have never gone wrong with his recommended cuts/color. He crafts your hair into a look with attitude and style that complements your personality and features. Book now. You won't regret it. read more

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I was with my previous hairdresser for 12 years and I found that Erika put me at ease reassured me, great service, great haircut I will definitely be coming back! read more

Had so much fun with Erika! She listens and she delivers! She's very professional and definitely knows what she is doing! I love my hair!

If you want to get the best, most modern and fabulous Haircut make an appointment with Erika, she transforms me every time I see her. Erika is super professional and very accommodating. I am not someone who looks forward to appointment's, but surprisingly so, I always feel different when I get to see Erika, she is very charming and engaging. She seems to know how to put me at ease, and each time I walk away feeling and looking like a very stylish Lady! Thank you Erika read more

Alright, y'all, I have a confession to make. Until today, I was an unashamed one-night stand queen of salon visits. I'd get a cut and/or color, like or love it, and then somehow never end up returning. It's not that I didn't value the special moments with each stylist and want them sometimes to never end... but that when I get the itch, I have to get it scratched. I become irreparably bored with my hair and it's on to the first salon that'll have me! Well friends, that's all changed. Meeting Grace at Red Union Salon will make me a stylist-monagamist yet! After being able to take me as a last-minute appointment, I walked in to the darling cozy Red Union Salon to warm greetings, infused water and the sweet and patient Grace as my guide through my complete inability to choose a color. She gave me a great consultation and by the time I was done, my color was so gorgeous I DID A DANCE. On top of it all, she was very affordable. I cannot say enough about my experience. Goodbye, former stylists! There's only one for me now. read more

Q I have had my hair done several times with Erica and it has always turned out fabulous. She is very careful to understand what it is you want and if it will work for your hair and needs. I recommend her highly. read more

After searching for a new good salon. I read the previous reviews and decided to give this place a try. I have to say, I wasn't wowed. I got there early and they took me late. The actual cut took probaby 10minutes. Doesn't even look like I got it cut, despite saying I wanted something new. I do not recomend going here if you dont have some sort of clear cut plan. The stylists was nice, but managed to take my earing off :{ I had to hunt down the ball to my bar and was not too happy about that... After the short cut, I was left with this poofy curly-ended "do." To put it simply, don't waste your time/money. OH! and my stylist didn't take credit cards. I wasn't informed this when I called him to make an appointment...grrr!!! Edit 2/25: My piercing has become SUPER infected due it it being pulled out. Needless to say this has been the worse salon experience I've ever had... read more

I have to say, I was a little skeptical about this place given some of the bad reviews, but it was probably the best experience I could have had. I don't often write reviews, but I feel it is important given some of the negative reviews of this place. First of all, I have to say, go to Grace. She is smart and REALLY listens to you. I told her what I wanted, and she really listened to me - and my hair came out EXACTLY how I wanted it. I already re-booked with her because I have finally found a stylist I can trust!!!!! She is wonderful.... The salon is clean and well kept, and is on the 2nd floor so it's off the street (I don't like when people can see you as they walk by!). I can't say enough good things about this place or Grace - go see her!!!!! read more

Thank you Grace! Your expert hands, creativity and amazing service left me looking forward to my next haircut. Going to Red Union Salon was an excellent choice while I visited San Francisco. I felt very well taken care of in your nice studio, and my friends gave me many compliments about my hair. Coming back to you for sure!! read more

I was having a bad hair YEAR! After trying several hairstylists around the city I was referred to the Red Union Salon and Mika! First the location is wonderful and the ambience in the salon is great. From the first time you walk through the door you feel welcome. Mika spent a good amount of time assessing my hair and my needs and then she did her magic. Mika thinks like an artist and created a hair solution for my bad hair YEAR. Now after visiting her several times, I can state that no one other then Mika will style my hair from now on. Oh yeah, the wash and head massage totally relaxed me and relieved my stress. I wonder if I could book Mika for only that in between haircuts? I now look forward to my visits with Mika and the Red Union Salon! read more

Erika is a true professional. I wanted something a little unusual and was very nervous about how it would turn out. I was so pleased with the results! Erika listened and created exactly the results I wanted. Thank you Erika! read more

Finding a hair stylist can be a long process. I moved to SF about a year and a half ago. After going to a few different places, I stumbled upon Red Union on Yelp. It had such good reviews that I decided to try it out. I called and got an appointment with Erika, the owner. I have never been so happy with my hair. Every time I go (I've been 4 times now), I leave with a new haircut that I love. I like to try different things, so having a stylist that I trust is very important. I just tell Erika I want something new and different and she does her magic. I would recommend this salon to anyone! read more

Erika is awesome!!! Best haircut I've had! She knew what to do with my ultra thick hair and was lovely to talk to. She listened and understood I'm a low maintenance type and gave me the best cut for that! read more

First, let me say that my hair is unruly. It's fine, curly, damaged and mean. And that is putting it politely. My mother called it Frog Fur. My friends call it a White Fro. The sales people at Sephora see me coming and dollar signs light up in their eyes as they approach me with expensive creams and potions in their outstretched hands. I've gone to the 'spensive hair salons only to pay $300 for a cut and color to come away with short, two tone hair, and once, bangs. None of which I've wanted. For the last 4 years or so I've spend $10 at the corner barber (she doesn't speak english, but when I hold my fingers up an inch apart, she seems to understand that I only want an inch cut off) and another $10 at the corner Walgreens picking the box with the hottest girl on the cover cause that way, you know, after I use the magical cordial inside, I'll look just like her. Then I spend the rest of the $300 on the tasting menu at Masa's. These days every time I get my hair cut it's a huge emotional ordeal. Last time I was holed up in a hotel room with my sister with a bottle of vodka hiding from our family. She was giving me crap about my split ends. The next thing I knew I was holding her martini as she drunkenly trimmed my hair. We also decided to dye my bleached blonde lockes back to my natural auburn color. Two notes at this point. First. My sister had never cut hair before. Second. Brown dye on bleached hair equals green. I woke up with a headache, green hair and late for an already uncomfortable brunch obligation. So, when I say I "Heart" Erika at Red Union, you have an idea of what that means to me. It's been a year and a half since the martini and green hair incident and well past time for a trim. I went to see Erika on recommendation from a friend. I told her about my past experiences, and, well, lets face it, phobia of hair care professionals. She was kind enough not to laugh (in my face) and was very patient. She assured me that she had the perfect color for me to bring out the shine and understood that I wanted to keep the length. There was a lot of hand holding. Her station is in a great second story corner window so I could sit and watch Union Street go by while she worked on my hair - sorta like sitting a kid in front of the TV. In the end, she blew dry my hair into an absolutely gorgeous glossy flip. WTF? A Flip? My white-fro? Usually my hair sees a blow dryer coming it stands up on end and hisses. Three days later and I'm still in absolute awe, and unable to bring myself to wash it cause I have no idea how to make it flip again. The color is exactly what I had in mind and she really did only trim the split ends! So yes, I "heart" Erika and Red Union Salon. I can not recommend her highly enough. If she could do this to my hair, imagine what she could do with normal human hair! read more

I moved here a little over a year and a half ago from Manhattan, and as you can imagine, I was a little traumatized to have moved away from my hair guru at Bumble & Bumble, to whom I'd been going for about 6 years. I tried a couple of places here and was pretty unsatisfied at the mediocre cuts I'd received. I hadn't even bothered to seek out a colorist yet. Until, lo and behold, my friend recommended Mika. And I found my new hair guru! Mika is the total stylist package -- she can cut and color and style your hair like nobody's business. And the experience is delightful -- glass of wine, warm neck pillow, ottoman for putting your feet up while looking out the 2nd floor window at the folks strolling along Union Street. All the while Mika works away and makes you beautiful and sexy -- men and women alike, as she works with both. I cannot highly recommend her enough -- and ladies, if you have some extra time and long fairly straight hair, I highly recommend asking her to curl it for you. Who doesn't love to get her Farrah Fawcett on! read more

Sometimes what a stylist /doesn't/ do is just as important. I came in with an elaborate plan for my hair...and as excited as I was, and as excited as Erika was to try it, after a consultation she explained why it probably wouldn't work with my hair. I don't know how many stylists are so devoted to quality that they'll give up an expensive sale for it--but I think it's a testament to Erika that she was willing to tell me the truth rather than go ahead with something that wasn't going to turn out the way I imagined. read more

Roberta Artman just plopped her fine ass down in this cozy, bright salon and I couldn't be more pleased. I will follow her around the world, but I'm happy to say she has joined a friendly, competent, fun group of folks...and they'll make you a cup of tea while they transform you into a sex goddess, or whatever it is you want to be. My hair is curly, nuts and dark. Roberta gave me blue and purple streaks, and darkened the hair inbetween. It looks so good and has been easy to care for. And has stayed in longer than any other punky dye job I've had. read more

Jonathan is also awesome. And he's sweet to boot! Love my new honey brown locks!

Roberta Artman is a great new addition there. She turned me into a hot bombshell blonde and I walked out feeling like a model last week. They really know color there and make you feel at home. Its my new favorite place! read more

I gave this salon 4 chances. First haircut- okay. Then I needed a "complimentary" bang trim. Making this appointment was terrible. No one wanted to waste 5 minutes of their time trimming my bangs even after they claimed to give them to their clients for free. I ended up walking in and Jonathan at the front desk did them for me. My 3rd haircut was $80, and I literally could have done a better job myself with household scissors. One side was at least two inches shorter than the other. I tried making an appointment with Jonathan who had cut my bangs (and did well) to fix my hair, but after 3 calls with no call back- I gave up. I felt like a stalker begging them to take my money. I ended up going to a chinese salon around the block and for $28 my hair was fixed. I am over paying top prices for mediocre service. read more

Mika is the BEST! I've been going to her for over six years and she is really talented. Whether I need a trim, an entirely new style, highlights or full color - Mika always has great suggestions. Every time I leave there, I feel like I could be in a hair commercial. Yes, she is that good! She is also very sweet and personable. She gives 100% time and time again. read more

So after looking around a bit, I decided to give this place a try. I have been in The City 6 months now and still have not found a place I love. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. The girl who did my hair was nice, I just wish she had a bit more experience. I spent almost 4 hours at the salon , for what should have taken two! I recieved the worst hair cut of my life! I don't mind paying the salon price, but I do expect the salon experience! If I wanted to get my hair done by a newbie, I would have gone to a beauty collage and saved myself $185.00!! read more

Elena is the queen of hair! I have never been disappointed and always feel like I am in some amazing hair commercial when I leave! She styles the way I want my hair and gives me ways to improve the look I am going for. If I am wishy washy on the length of my bang's she will be Conservative and let me come back in when I feel ready, and not with a hard time! I love her!!! You will as well!! read more

Amazing Grace! Thank you for the great service. My daughter loves her new look. You did an amazing job!