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Spoke & Weal

4.7 (260 reviews)
ModerateHair Salons
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

By appointment only

Updated 2 months ago

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Tara V.

Sheila is a hair goddess! She gives me the most flattering haircuts that keep my hair healthy and stylish, and is a true artist. As a DJ she has given me so many unique and editorial looks including creative updos with extensions and braids, investing time and care to make sure they look amazing the whole night I play. She has truly elevated my confidence and personal brand, and makes every appointment so enjoyable. She is extremely dedicated to her craft and I cannot recommend her enough.

Svetlana U.

For a few years now, after some hair disasters, I've been ONLY letting Gabrielle cut my hair. I had a horrible experience with a stylist giving me a shag cut instead of my requested curtain bangs, then I had extensions that pulled my hair out and thinned it dramatically. I was devastated. But then Gabrielle gave me a super cute, dimensional bob that matched my vibe and face shape so perfectly. That was over 2 years ago, and I've been going to her ever since. She is an extremely skilled artist! Always makes me smile for days after my visit, and feel so confident while growing out my hair. 12/10 Attached is photo of after the first time I went to see her for a cut Never thought I could love my hair that much

Getting a great haircut by Sheila.
Joe G.

Just got a great haircut from Sheila and she's a fantastic stylist. Very pleasant and professional. The cut included a pre wash and followup rinse afterwards . Took about an hour total. Well worth it and I'd recommend her for sure. Very pleased with the detail and look forward to future visits.

blended buttery blonde highlights by Katherine

Katherine is far and away the best colorist I've ever had and I've had some excellent ones! She listened to my goals and concerns and came up with a game plan to grey blend using a demi permanent on my roots with a full highlighting. The end result was a shiny, bright and blended buttery blonde! My hair looks and feels great thanks to Katherine's exceptional skills.

Extremely disappointing experience yesterday! Left feeling ripped off which is not what you would expect from a so called reputable salon. I came to get Balayage/ Highlights to lighten my hair that was darkened in a previous appointment (by same hairdresser back in Jan) - the color does not suit me. I ended up yesterday being given super patchy black/brown roots and no difference to the color on the lengths of my actual hair. I was suspicious when drying my hair, the stylist kept remarking how great it looked and said that putting curling tongs through my hair was going to enhance the look. I could not see any difference beside these super darks patches by my roots that do not blend. As you can see in the photos, my hair looks absolutely fried by the curling tongs which is the last thing anyone needs after a color appointment. After speaking to my stylist after my hair was completed and bringing up how the color was not what I wanted, I was told that it would show up more in natural light. That the dark patchy routes were because of all my grays hanging onto the color. She made me feel ugly and that my grays were a serious problem, instead of addressing my concerns. I'm 33 years old and do not have a problem with grey hairs. It was bizarre and came across as a very personal comment that was intended to hurt my feelings. I left the salon feeling like an idiot for opening my mouth, gaslighted and there was no offer to put it right other than spending another $420. This was such an upsetting experience and I do not recommend this salon. Thank you for ruining my hair and making me feel ashamed about myself.

Marie I.

Update: I find out on yelp after leaving a review that there is a fraudulent site - the business owner did not reach out to me directly. Instead, the salon texted me that there is a scam, no specifics and no support. When this happens, I believe it is a business's responsibility to warn their customer base proactively. For new and long time clients, how might businesses better support? It's a scary thing to go through and even more so when receiving no help nor any empathy in the process. I hate to leave a poor review, but I have to following a concerning experience and want to warn others if it happens to you. First - can't recommend Zoe enough! I've been coming to her for Keratin for a couple years. I just had a daughter in July and Keratin has been amazing for me! Zoe is a pro - so accommodating and gets it done in under two hours. The results last for 3-4 months. I booked a Keratin appointment beginning of March and was charged directly. That was surprising because spoke and weal usually holds the card and doesn't charge it - I didn't think anything of it at first. I got an email asking to confirm my appointment yesterday and called the salon as I was running a bit late today. But they didn't have a record of my appointment, nor the payment. Apparently both the email and the charge were fraudulent. How did this happen? I've received pushback and no explanation. My records show me that I went through their site to book. Now I'm left with a 350 dollar charge and no understanding about what happened. The salon is great and has good people, but they haven't supported a long time client after this happened. The fact that this kind of fraud can happen from an online reservation starting from their site worries me. Did someone spoof their site? Did someone create a similar site? No idea, but it sure isn't the client's responsibility if this happens. Watch out and if you're booking with them, call directly.

I have been going to Alexander for 4 years now and he's an absolute BEST. I learned that I would never cheat on him, as he always made sure I felt confident before exiting the building. He's a major vibe with good energy, which makes the experience so much more meaningful to me. Also, Alexander is very accommodating to my disability which is deafness, as he always lets me know what he's doing with my hair and guides the process. I recently went to him back in August for a sidebang look and he rocked it. I recommend this place as this salon is full of talented people and always ensures you have a good experience. Can't wait for more future appointments!

meaghan r.

Just got perfect cut from Alin. I have super straight hair and I've had the hardest time finding someone that can add dimension without making it look choppy. When I sat down Alin talked with me to get to know my hair and get a sense for what I like. He made some suggestions that work for my hair and also frame my face well which were totally in line with what I was looking for. I've been looking forever for this in SF and have struggled to find it! Alin also gave an amazing shampoo and head massage that made me feel like I was in a spa. He's a super down to earth, warm & friendly guy. Overall the vibe of the place is high end while also being warm and friendly. I'm really happy to have found this place!

My very first color treatment - highlights!
Jennifer S.

Hair Color Virgin?!??! YES I had VIRGIN HAIRR! Came here for a color appointment with Abram this week and I truly had a great experience. As someone doesn't usually do a lot of "maintenance" only my hair, nails or body, I was immediately comforted by how professional the salon staff are and how clean it was! It was my first color treatment EVER and I came with pictures and expressed my nerves to Abram. He was SO nice, super professional and was able to empathize with me while understand what I wanted. I wanted a very subtle change because my hair is already brown instead of jet black and he gave me exactly what I wanted. Super subtle color to add more depth to my coloring but only incrementally changing it since i know it will lighten over time. I was very happy with my results and after getting the shampoo, dry, and slight wave, i could see more depth. Talk about instant gratification- the entire appointment only took 90 minutes! I will see how the color grows out over time and hope to be back to Abram for all my coloring needs!

Cute photo provided by Alexander!
Sheena M.

Sometimes you find a stylist that really understands the vision and trajectory of your style. This person for me is Alexander. His cuts for me are always versatile, serving up several looks with just one cut. I respect that he works with my hair's natural tendencies (hello cowlicks); he starts with dry hair and refines it after it's been washed, since my hair is textured. He is artistic in his methods, pays close attention to detail, and is always present and engaged. These photos are from my latest cut with Alexander. I feel like an edgy Hollywood starlet: modern & romantic. I've been getting cuts from Alexander for several years now: each one different and unique. I like that we both have fun with hair! The passion is clear. The best part: he always sends me gorgeous photos and creative videos that he edits. I always use these to show off my new look. BOOK HIM while you can!

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Excellent cut and color, by Sheila and Zoe! Color was better than expected! I found my spot. Thank you!

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Ask the Community - Spoke & Weal

Do they have a private area? I wear a veil and can't uncover my hair infront of men so i'm wondering if they have a private area or something where a female stylist can do my hair

Good Morning Mariam, Yes we do have the capacity to accommodate privacy during your cut/color service. Please call the salon to inquire and schedule! Thank you, Liz

Any opening. Today for 2 male haircuts?

Does anybody know if they do tape in extensions?

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Christy is a miracle worker and I can't remember the last time I was so excited with how my hair turned out.

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