This place is by far the best hair salon I have ever been for my hair in the city. Pauline is wonderful and does an excellent job with styling my hair. I love the place as it is always clean and up to par and she gives first class customer service. I have been going to her for 3 years now and I will never stop going there to cut my hair! Thank you Pauline for making me look so good read more

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I was unhappy with my haircut at first - it's hard to see what it looks like when leaving bc they don't style it but after washing styling at home it looks ok. ORIGINAL: The team was super sweet and the stylist seemed to be precise but my hair is thick asian hair that is frizzy so it's hard to cut. I requested 2 inches off with some layering. It's looking like it's kind of chunky and slightly uneven. It's a $45 cut so you get what you pay for I guess. Maybe if you have straight, smooth hair it'll be fine - my friend loves them. But if you've got thick hair, I would not recommend. Just a headsup - it's a pretty basic place so for a hair cut, they don't shampoo/blowdry/style after - she just sprays your hair down. read more

A decent haircut at a fair price! My haircutter Mary was very friendly and professional. I'm coming back to the salon very soon!

I decided to go from really long and luxurious hair down to my waist to a little bob. I chose to trust Pauline, who last cut my hair a decade ago when I was a teenager still living in San Francisco. For nostalgia, maybe? Or because I wanted a seasoned professional with real talent and expertise for such a huge change, not just an expensive salon with fancy interior design. I couldn't be happier! Cut & tip was $60, a steal for the quality of her work. Her attention to detail is so impressive, and she made sure to cut the hair exactly how I wanted, but at the same time had opinion and suggestions that made sense. Thank you so much!!! read more

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I started seeing Pauline for my hair cuts during the pandemic, and I'm so thankful I had the chance to cross paths with Pauline and her husband Andy at Shear Image Salon while living in SF. My husband and I recently moved back East, so I wanted to make sure to write this review and highly recommend this salon. Pauline and Andy are wonderful human beings that are dedicated to serving their clients with such kindness and grace. Pauline has always accommodated me and my work/school schedule for every hair appointment I made with her. She is also a skilled hair stylist, and I've left every appointment feeling pleased and seen about my hair needs. The cost of their services are also reasonable. Thank you Pauline and Andy, I will miss visiting with you for my hair cuts! read more

Horrible experience for women's haircut... Came in and asked for no shampoo, but they said I needed to wet my hair as she prefers to cut wet hair. The husband went ahead and shampooed anyways, but whatever it's fine. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and the result came out NOTHING like it. The length was too short and the layers blunt. She insisted that I agreed to that length and even suggested if I want to leave one side unlayered so it appears longer... Pricing was $30 for the worst haircut I've ever had. read more

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Pauline and her husband are just wonderful! My partner and I have been getting our hair cut here for years now and they continue to impress both of us (and we have very different hair types). I have done multiple styles over the years and all I have to do is show her a picture of what I want and she works her magic. Aya says "Yea!" Every time. read more

Very friendly and took me in same day. Not scared of curls. Yay! Many salons are scared to work on my crazy curls. Happy with my hair cut and highlights! Thank you Pauline and Andy I will come back. read more

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Shear Image is a small and successful hair salon that has been in the Richmond district for many years. It's great for a quick, efficient haircut. The couple-duo who run the joint are super friendly, and there are no frills here whatsoever. You're greeted, they offer you a beverage, tea or water before your cut, wash your hair, cut it and boom you're out of there. I would recommend calling ahead of time instead of being a walk-in. I went in recently looking to get a 1-2 inch trim. After my hair wash, the gentleman noticed I had a lot of dead hair at my ends. He insisted we cut it all off. I wasn't planning on cutting it so short but the lady was like it's all dead, you should cut. I agreed. It's now healthy again. Trust them. They have been cutting and looking at hair for years!! I left the place feeling refreshed. Hair grows back, people. read more

Recently moved from Philadelphia and needed to find a new salon for haircuts. First visit to Shear Image yesterday, and I have found my new place. Pauline was gracious and professional, and after showing her a few photos she provided a great haircut. The price was more than reasonable, and quality equal to when I've paid double. I'd recommend to friends and family, too. read more

I was looking for a no frills affordable place to get a quick haircut and came across this place on yelp with its high reviews. I made an appointment the same day and they accommodated me quickly. This is a literal hole in the wall. The shop is really small and probably narrow enough to get 2 people through. There's only a married couple that works here. The husband does the hair washing and the wife does the cutting. Both of them were super friendly. I told them what I wanted and they executed it perfectly. I wanted to cut out the highlighted tips of my hair and keep the same shape. It's a little shorter than I do normally and I've had other hairdressers make it look horrible which is why I keep my hair long, but honestly the shape that I got is actually amazing and super flattering. I'm actually liking my shorter hair. It's $30 for wash and cut only. I did have to pay extra for them to blow dry my hair at the end and style it a little, which I've never had to pay extra before, but I'm willing to support this mom and pop shop! read more

Great Experience! This place is mom & pop shop that seem to have a bunch of returning customers. If youre looking for a fancy shmancy place with a bunch of aesthetically pleasing decor dont come here. BUT if you want a great haircut for a reasonable price come! I showed Pauline a picture of exactly what I wanted and she delivered. Haircuts are $35+. read more

Very high level of quality here, Pauline really knows how to achieve a great haircut. Shop is spacious, very neat, quiet and peaceful. Focus of discussion is on what the customer wants--if you can bring in a picture of your hair how you want it to look, that's exactly what you will get, with a lot of careful attention to achieve perfection. Very professional, but also welcoming and friendly, very easy to work with. Prices are super reasonable, and appointments are simple to make on short notice with a brief phone conversation. Our former haircutter retired in the pandemic, leaving us without haircuts for two years, until a patron who has been coming here for years gave us this recommendation. We are extremely pleased with our two very different haircuts (collar-length man's cut and shoulder-length woman's cut), and are new regulars. Highly recommended. read more

Pauline did a good job with my hair. She is very thorough, professional and kind. Her rates are reasonable too. Finally found a good stylist in our area. read more

I've been going here ever since I moved to San Francisco. 7 years. Pauline and Andy are the sole proprietors of this spot and the only employees. Andy washes hair and tidied up around the shop while Pauline cuts and styles. Andy will also help out on blow drying and dye jobs. As I've only done cuts here, I can't review coloring. Bonus, Pauline also does eyebrow and other facial waxing (for affordable rates)! I love Pauline -- she's like an auntie who might scold you if you go to another stylist and come back to her (because they did it wrong and messed up your cut ). But she does a great job on the cut every single time! Also affordable prices in San Francisco --hell even other parts of the Bay for the quality of work. Just note, blow drying is not generally included in the service (especially if you're a first timer). However if you're a long time customer, you can get it since they know you -- and I've asked especially if it's cold outside and don't want to walk around with wet hair. A great neighborhood spot! I don't know what I'll do if I move :( read more

Very friendly service. I was able to call a half an hour ahead to make my appointment. I got a great wash, cut, and blow dry for less than $60. Pauline paid attention to the details of the haircut, and made me feel very welcome. Provided a cup of tea too which was very nice. read more

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Hands down this is the BEST place to get a haircut in the city 1. best price. 12 bucks, cant be beat 2. best people: super friendly husband and wife couple 3. good parking outside, but have to pay. you can park on the side street however 4. good cofee around the corner and mexican food a block away if there is a wait 5. excellent haircut. been going here for the past 5 yrs after terrrible experiences w/ other salons read more

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In one word: amazing! I was a little hesitant at first because I'm so particular about my hair and I'm used to paying at least 50 for a haircut...never again! As long as this lady is in business, I will be going there for haircuts & eyebrow waxes! My advice to you: bring in a photo of what your want your hair to look like-this woman will craft your hair into exactly that photo. Seriously, I'm so happy with this place, I'll definitely be going back! read more

Went in because, sadly, my place has gone out of business. Admit that the woman did a great job but she charged 45$ for a simple cut on short hair. I didn't ask beforehand, I think they may be desperate but 45 is a lot for a sjmple cut. She did do a great job. Suggest you ask the price before the cut read more

My review is for women haircut, color and styling. I had an honest opinion on what options I could and couldn't do with my hair and i really appreciate that. Owner wasn't trying to sell and push products and options to jack up price. Finally cost is really reasonable for the quality you're getting. Appointments are a must for long hair and call to check current hours. Come here for a reasonable priced simple haircut. Don't come expecting a fancy, trendy salon that will do crazy styles or coloring. read more

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I went today for the first time and I really like them. They are very sweet, polite and most importantly they know what they are doing. I'll coming back. read more

Pauline and Andy are so lovely. Amazing haircut. Family atmosphere. Made me feel at home every time I was there. Wish I still lived in SF.

I found them on yelp this morning and wanted inexpensive haircut, called at 9:30am when they open and left a message. Man called me shortly and scheduled me for 11:30am. I had to wait few minutes and I brought with me a picture for a reference and the woman went to work and within minutes she was done. $15 and I am very happy and will be back. This is my new place. read more

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Absolutely the best. I tried a few places after I came to the city, and finally settled on this place. Its very close to my place and the couple who run this place are the cutest and nicest people I have seen. The prices are very low, compared to most places in SF. She is a very good barber and does a much better job with my hair every time than other more pricey ($100) places I have been to before. She has a list of example men's cut pictures. I just point to the picture I want, and relax. Also, I love the couple who run this people. They are so sweet and even though I cannot understand their language, I can see that they are such happy people. read more

The owners were very nice, greeted you with coffee or water as you wait. I was a little weary at 1st, but she did a great job cutting and creating layers all around. Would definitely go again! Haircut, shampoo and blow dry(not styled, just blow dry) $56 with tip and tax, not bad. read more

Been getting my hair cut here for around 13 years. Pauline and Andy are the best! I was recently very happy to return and I was really impressed with their covid-19 precautions. They have multiple air purifiers, sanitize everything after each haircut, and use both masks and face shields. Customer safety is their top priority, which was very reassuring. My haircut, as always, was perfect. If you're due for a haircut, I highly recommend Shear Image read more

A very affordable haircut and color for San Francisco! Don't be put off by the look of the space, the couple that runs this salon have been doing this for years. I was a little nervous about how much private conversation there was between the two prior to dying my hair (she did check in with me to provide advice and perspective before proceeding), but the results were exactly what I wanted. They were able to match my natural color almost spot-on, and threw in a quick trim at the end as well. It's true that you need to be very clear on how much length you're willing to part with, but as long as you show her what you're looking for, she'll nail it. read more

I came in for a woman's cut and wash. But I got charged $35 and I had short hair (shoulder length). Do they discriminate with who they want to charge more from? This is appalling and disgusting behavior. The cut I received was ok. The hair stylist knew I wasn't happy as it clearly showed from my face leaving the salon with a displeased look. read more

Pauline and her husband are very professional and cordial. I come in and sit down and she goes to work. She will know what you want and stick with that. I've been coming here for years. Highly recommend! Another plus is that I can usually find unmetered parking on the side streets. read more

Andy and Pauline are super friendly and amazing at what they do! Pauline is very meticulous and makes sure you leave with a fresh fade. I've tried the hipster barbers around the City, and you get the same cut here for a fraction of the price. TIP THEM WELL. They deserve it. read more

Looks like I found myself a go to salon for an affordable and quality haircut!! Booked my appointment the same day when I found this on Yelp. I came in a bit late (about 15 mins) but they still accommodated me. I was surprised and really loved how my hair turned out. Pauline gave me a simple, modern cut and she was fast yet thorough. Price was also very reasonable. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Pauline and her husband are very kind, courteous and professional. They are lovely people as well as being skilled at what they do. After my regular stylist of many years retired, I was panicking and was so happy to find them. I trust them completely now with my cuts and coloring, and my curly gray hair can be tricky! And to top it all off, it's super easy to schedule via text. They do take walk-ins, but like any business it's nice to schedule in advance. read more

Hidden gem. Ut doesn't look like much from outside, but the woman who designed my undercut was amazing. Super talented and friendly. She puts a lot of effort into every client. No half-assing it here! I'll definitely be in again. read more

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tl;dr: Possibly the worst haircut of my life. Hair was uneven and looked absolutely ridiculous, random parts sticking out in weird places. Refused to wash out my hairwax before the cut, which is just nasty. Avoid at all costs. I came here for the first time around 6pm after work, with hair wax in my hair from that morning. I have very thick hair, so I use a lot of wax, which makes my hair sticky. I had also been sweating that day. The lady owner cut my hair. I asked her to wash my hair before the cut, and she refused. I asked again, and she refused again. That is absolutely disgusting, and I should have left at that moment. But I was going on vacation the next day and needed a cut badly, and my usual place was booked, so I stayed. Biggest mistake of my life. I showed her a photo of the cut I wanted, and asked for a few adjustments (e.g. shorter here, low fade here, etc.) I specifically asked to keep the fade low on the sides because shaving it too high looks weird due to the shape of my head. Needless to say, the haircut looked nothing like the photo and the fade was ridiculously high, which made my head look very strange. Although the cut was totally different (much worse) than what I had expected, I thought at least the hair is even on all sides. I wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible, and didn't trust her with cutting my hair anymore, so I said thanks and left. After I got home and washed my hair, I saw what a disaster this haircut truly was. The wax and oil had kept my hair in place, which is the only reason it looked somewhat even. Random parts of my hair were ridiculously short, right next to parts that were several inches longer but shouldn't have been. It's hard to describe in words, but basically, parts of my hair were way too long and sticking out where they shouldn't be, and way too short where they shouldn't be. It was like she had cut my hair with her eyes closed. I was furious (still am, 3 weeks later). For the next 3 weeks, I've used an ungodly amount of hair wax and hairspray (I normally NEVER use hairspray) just to make it look somewhat normal, but it still doesn't work. My vacation photos are ruined by random bulks of hair sticking out on the sides of my head. I would have gone to get a haircut somewhere else, but I had no time during vacation. Also, there were parts of my hair that I've been trying to grow out for months - she cut those short, and I wasn't ready to cut them even shorter since I still wanted to grow them out. During my vacation, at least 5 people that I'd seen for the first time in years commented on how terrible my haircut was. What an embarrassment. I thought that it might fix itself as it grew out. Boy, was I wrong. I can say with confidence that this is one of the top 3 worst haircuts I've received in my life (quite possibly #1). Today, I'm finally getting a haircut at my usual place and I can't wait to undo this disaster of a haircut. I hope to get rid of this awful memory completely. read more

$15 for a women's haircut!!?? Okay. So this $15 pricetag for a haircut would make most women either: 1) cringe in fear of a most potential "disaster cut" or 2) ask in eager curiosity: " what?! where? tell me more!" I'll be honest. I thought a little bit of both. But now I am here to give you my opinion and tell you why Shear Image may (or may not) be for you! The GOOD: + Affordable! + Skilled hair stylist (Paulene) who is nice, listens, asks & cares! + "Mom & Pop" neighborhood salon + Casual, clean and comfortable + Convenient location on Geary in Inner Richmond + No pretentious, snobby or high-class vibe The (maybe) not-so-good: - No frills - Hair wash/style at additional cost (I believe a little above $20 with cut - but still cheap!) - A bit impersonable & quiet (but this can go both ways, b/c I don't mind) - NOT for those looking: to be pampered, a "salon" day, lots of amenities, VIP treatment I went to get a hair cut at Shear Image for the first time yesterday. I asked for my hair to be trimmed, thinned out, layered, and also a bang trim. For $15, or $18 with tip included, I left satisfied and happy for 1) a hair cut that I asked for which was good, 2) paying such a good deal that can't be beat, 3) giving business to sincerely nice business owners who work hard and care about their clients. read more

Long hair, don't care. Okay - correction, long hair, DO care & Shear Image Salon has always satisfied my trimming & re-layering needs. It's a cute mom & pop shop -- the hubby washes hair, sweeps, and does what he can to help out, while the wifey does the cuts. I have absolutely no complaints. She has always respected my 1-2 inch trim limit and she is always done in ~10 minutes. Moreover, she doesn't brag about herself or rag on the person who previously cut your hair (as other stylists sometimes do). No fuss, her work is quickly and efficiently executed, and lets be real here -- cuts are dirt cheap ($15 w/o wash). I've never tried anything trendy or too complicated with her (so I can't say with certainty whether she'd be able to do it)... BUT, if all you need is a trim or a basic cut, definitely check this place out. read more

I'm a fan of no frill places like Shear Images that gets the job done without the attitude or the eye blurring $$$. For $15 bucks I get my long hair cut for under 30 minutes (including wait time) that will not have people asking if I'm still letting my mom cut my hair (sorry mom, but that bowl cut was traumatic). I like to think I've run the gamut of hair cutting establishments from 3 hour cuts at Vidal Sassoon's teaching school to overpriced hipster salons on Melrose to sassy Korean saloons in LA's Ktown, and to be honest my hair always comes out looking the DAMN SAME. It's just what happens when you have long asian hair and you ask for "layers in the front, some volume on top and a V in the back." If you have similar vanilla requests, save yourself some time and money and just come here, where the cut isn't going to rock your world, but will definitely leave you satisfied. It's also nice to be supporting a local family owned business. The place is small, and run by a husband and wife duo. From what I've seen, the wife cuts male and female hair and has been doing it for over 25 years (her words, not mine). Parking is easy or just take the 38. read more

One star. I didn't want to believe it either. I've been here 3 times. The first time was fantastic. I wanted to chop off my hair and Pauline gave me the cutest bob ever. It was perfect! However, I came back in for a trim a few months later and Pauline went crazy with the texturizing scissors. I was not a happy camper. My hair looked choppy and butchered. It was close to closing time too and I felt rushed. She didn't listen to what I want and didn't even take the time to brush all the hair off of me. But I figured it was a fluke because of all the good reviews on here so I went back again. This time I asked her to take off an inch. I just wanted to cut off the dead ends. Wow, it was a disaster. She went even crazier with those damn texturizing scissors and 4 inches later I was left looking like someone came after me with a weed wacker. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I won't be back. read more

My hair is fairly easy to trim, as it's very fine and all one length. I used to go regularly to the Aveda Cinta Training salon, but somehow stumbled upon this gem about two years ago. The husband and wife team are very sweet. The wife cuts my hair, and the husband does work around the salon, too (cleans up hair, etc.). He always offers me a cup of tea or water when I arrive, and they are really a friendly, sweet couple, who I want to continue to support. I have been waiting for this place to re-open "post" Covid, and even though I live in the East Bay now, I will still make trips over the bridge to get my haircut here. The prices are a little higher than where I used to go, but they are reasonable and I always LOVE my cut. It lasts and maintains its shape because she does it right! I recommend this place highly. I do wish it was closer to me, but I will make the effort to still go here since I have been so happy with the quality of their cuts and service. read more

So I've claimed I found my "holy grail" hair guy, so reviewing this place makes me feel like I'm cheating on my once a quarter lover, but I can't look at myself in the mirror without thinking, wow! What a great job she did! The lady is Vietnamese and halfway thru, we started speaking to each other in Vietnamese. She's super nice! She's also super talented. I didn't know this as she cut my hair dry. She first talked to me in length about how I wanted my hair, checked out the picture I had, and consulted me with length and even the shape! (she also told me my last cut was pretty much subpar and left the bottom too thin (WHAT?!).) But, as she began chopping and angling her scissors, I couldn't help bit wonder if she even knew what she was doing! She was flattening it out against my back and holding the scissors all weird -- I actually got to a point where I got a little nervous that I was going to end up with a mullet! Little did I know, the woman is a visionary! Now I'm sitting at work admiring the way she was able to blend the layers and define the shape! Amazing job! Thank you, shear image! I'll definitely be back (despite the guilty voice that screams "CHEATER!")! read more