I'm so glad I found Essence Salon! I'm in my 70's with fine, thin hair which has been thinning…read moreeven more since I started taking GLP-1 medication. I decided shorter hair would be a better look under the circumstances but was dreading what seemed like a radical change. Enter Vivian at Essence Salon! She went through the initial consultation and the whole process with kindness and lots of positive reinforcement so it was a pleasure. The end result is the best cut and style my head has seen in a long time. Tres chic, Vivian!!

I like my hairstylist ; Grace, at Essence Salon. Grace is very attentive and really understands…read morewhat I want. She always gives me a haircut that turns out even better than I expected. She also takes the time to teach me how to style and manage my hair on my own. I'm extremely happy with her work. I've been going to Grace for three or four years now, and I no longer feel the need to keep trying different hairstylists.

Jenny has been cutting my hair for about a year now and she's wonderful. She will always cut my…read morehair when I show up early as long as she's not with someone else. She's made some small adjustments to my cut over this past year that have turned out well. I am an "easy" haircut but people get it wrong all of the time but Jenny is very consistent and would recommend her to anyone! Convenient location just around the corner from Eureka on Castro Street. All of the stylists here are very friendly and it's a great atmosphere to be around.

Cute place. Very nice staff. Reasonable price points. Especially for kids cuts. It's a nice vibe…read more My daughter is 6. I was looking for a salon that wasn't charging exorbitant prices for a child's shampoo & trim. It was quick. And it cost $50. Plus a $10 tip that I was more than happy to give. They did a great job. My daughter was thrilled with the great hair scrub she got during the shampoo. Needless to say, we will definitely be back!

Thy is an amazing hairstylist! I've been going to her for haircuts and color for several years now,…read moreand she's the only person I trust with my hair. She delivers every single time! The first time I went to Thy was actually for a color correction after I had a bad experience at another salon. She did an amazing job fixing my hair, and I've trusted her with it ever since. I usually show her a reference photo, and she always does an incredible job getting my hair as close to the inspiration as possible. I always leave happy with the results and highly recommend her!

Thy's is amazing! I've been going to her for over 5 years, and she has always provided exceptional…read morecustomer service. She is truly the best hairstylist I've ever had! She's talented, professional, and always makes me feel great about my hair. I highly recommend Thuy to anyone looking for an amazing hairstylist!

i'm pretty picky with my hair, but I love how my hair came out with Mindy. It was the perfect…read morelength and the bangs have lasted a really long time. She really heard what I wanted and delivered.

Mindy is all what everyone already says and more! She is a woman with a heart of gold with a clear…read morepassion for hair and self-care. She is very patient and kind with any questions you have, and you can feel how much you are in good hands with her. After receiving a haircut from her, I feel like a new person with a fresh start for the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse! Her guidance and wisdom made me much more confident in all of my decisions, and it was a warm feeling talking with her. If you ever need a haircut, color, or treatment, you are set to go. She is a wonderful person with a gentle and caring heart. I think I found another wonderful hair stylist/specialist! Highly recommend! *** Bonus Note: Make sure to check what payments she accepts! I believe it is Zelle, Venmo, or cash. We must always be ready for our specialists who take such great care of us! :)

Natalie is very passionate about hair. She spent time understanding what I wanted and making…read morerecommendations. I was very happy with my haircut! I have had 5 different stylists since 2020 and I will definitely be going back to Natalie.

Got my first haircut with Natalie and my hair feels healthy and looks great! I didn't have anything…read morein particular in mind when I went in, just wanted shorter with no dead ends, Natalie chose a very flattering style! It was also a relaxing experience in a nice location, will definitely be back and highly recommend!

I did about a month ago my haircut by Isabel and absolutely love it. It was hard for me to find a…read morestylist in Bay Area after NYC, but I'm happy I discovered her and will be coming back! When I walked in, the salon didn't look posh, so I was worried. I walked a happy woman after!

I went in to the Julian Chase Salon and Isabel gave me a haircut, it was good and I left happy,read more

2 years in between these photos. I've been coming to Christy for about 5 years, and trusted her…read morewith my first ever balayage. I was concerned with my hair health and maintenance of the color. Christy has helped me maintain my hairs strength and health through helpful tips to follow at home and making sure I work with her to get protein treatments. I decided to return to my natural hair color recently and was concerned on how it would look not fully grown out. Christy did an amazing job on matching my natural hair color. She provides great service and always considers the clients input. Thanks again!

Idk why it's taken me so long to write this review, but Christy is the hair whisperer ! I'm…read moreseriously OCD (needs to be even on both sides) when it comes to my hair and Christy just gets me . She recently did my haircut and gave me a cut I didn't even realize I wanted , but now I'm hooked and plan to keep this style . Her cuts are worth every penny ! I plan to eventually have her do my color, but I still don't have any gray hair yet, athough I know she's the best at that too ! I highly recommend her ! You won't regret it and she'll be your forever stylist.

We've been going to Natalie for years, and she is truly amazing. Every time we leave her chair, we…read morefeel beautiful, refreshed, confident, and completely taken care of. Last weekend she once again did an incredible job with our haircuts, color, and styling, and we couldn't be happier. Natalie is not only incredibly talented, but also so thoughtful, detail-oriented, professional, and genuinely caring. She always takes the time to listen and somehow knows exactly what will look best. On top of that, she's just such a joy to spend time with. If you're looking for an amazing stylist in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend her enough. She's the absolute best!

My daughter received services from Natalie for highlights and root correction. I was charged around…read more$600 for the service. The appointment lasted less than two hours, which is significantly shorter than the typical time required for this type of work. While Natalie was polite and professional in her demeanor, the results did not match expectations. The highlights were very subtle, and the roots remained noticeably dark. My daughter initially said she liked the result, but later clarified she felt uncomfortable expressing dissatisfaction in the moment. I reached out to Natalie after the appointment to address the outcome. She stated that the highlights would become more noticeable over time, which has not been the case. It has now been two months, and there has been no meaningful change in the results. I attempted to follow up again but did not receive a response. Given the cost and the minimal visible improvement, this was a disappointing experience.

I first came to this salon on 12/30/25 (this date becomes important later) and had a great haircut…read morewith Lily. They advertise $85 for women's haircuts. She charged me $95, which makes sense since I have long hair that goes about down to my bra at the longest part. I was excited to find a great salon so quickly after moving here. I made another appointment with Lily for August 21, but she had to cancel due to travel and suggested I get my hair cut by Anh-Xuan instead. I was hesitant to switch, but my hair has been getting really thin and stringy from hard water, so I really needed the cut. On my booking confirmation, it said the haircut would be $85. My hair was the same length that it was when I got my first cut with Lily. The cut was fine, not as good as with Lily, but good enough. When it came time to pay, she went straight to the tipping screen, and I chose 18%. I was shocked to see the total bill come to $140, but I thought maybe I'd forgotten how much it cost last time. As I walked to my car, I double checked my booking and email receipt. The booking still said $85. The receipt said she charged me $120, plus tip. I went back and checked my email receipt from my first haircut there, and it confirmed that one was $95 plus tip. I walked back into the salon thinking it must be a mistake. I showed Anh-Xuan the booking confirmation that showed $85 and said $120 seemed like a mistake. "$85 and up," she responded. I've never heard of a $35 upcharge for long hair without any written indication. Their website as of today still said $85. The receipt had a feedback button, so I left feedback with screenshots proving all of this and suggesting they make their pricing more transparent. I thought that would be the end of it, and maybe I'd get a partial refund, but no. Instead I get a TEXT MESSAGE to my personal phone number from Anh-Xuan claiming the changed prices in 2026 (two days after my last appointment, supposedly). She said these are the new prices, and it would be the same with Lily as well. I responded saying this was a really large discrepancy, and that if they changed their prices, it should be reflected somewhere on the booking and website. She then went on to blame me, saying that if I hadn't been there in eight months, that meant my hair had grown 8 inches, and that she believes my hair must have been at shoulder length when I came last time. I mean, first, hair doesn't grow an inch a month; mine grows a normal half an inch per month. And I was with Lily for a haircut, at which she cut four inches, so my hair was back to the exact same length as my first haircut. This whole thing is so shockingly unprofessional. I really liked Lily, but now I'm afraid to come back here again in case I run into Anh-Xuan again. And I should have checked her reviews sooner, but I can see she has been overcharging people since at least 2025. I probably would have just avoided the salon and not bothered leaving this review, except Anh-Xuan's text messages were so unprofessional. Highly recommend Lily, and also confirming the price in writing before your appointment.

After moving, the thought of getting a haircut was always a lot of work for me, because I had to…read moreread reviews, etc. So happy to finally have a place I can confidently come back to. I saw Xuan for my first haircut at Be U Salon today, and she was super efficient, listened to feedback, and knew what would suit my face shape. I initially showed her a random image of a layered bob, but she recommended against it since the style would age me. Loved the advice, and the style she gave me turned out to be exactly what I needed. The salon itself is clean, chill, and located in a plaza with many parking options. I'll be back!

I've trusted Erna with my hair for years and she's amazing every single time. She really listens…read moreand just gets what I'm going for, which makes the whole experience so easy. My hair always comes out exactly how I want, while also staying healthy too. I'm consistently so happy with my results and get so many compliments!! Highly recommend!

Hair by Erna has been the best experience for me. It is hard to trust people with my hair but I…read moreabsolutely trust her blindly. She understands my visions completely and always focuses on the health of my hair. Her studio is very cute and in such a nice area, I definitely recommend!!!