These guys are pros. I unfortunately had to avail myself of their services for a medical issue which caused me to lose my hair... and they were compassionate, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. They even educated me a little on my kind of hair loss! They taught me how to care for the wig and I left feeling confident. I too bought a human hair wig that my personal stylist cut. It was pricey but the quality is amazing. I would whole heartedly recommend them esp if you have a medical issue leading to hair loss. They know their stuff. read more

I have purchased five Real hair wigs from Studio International they have great quality, several different hair colors to select from .helpful and very knowledgeable about their products! Definitely will be back to purchase more! Vanessa G. read more

I initially found them online but decided to show up at their door to have a look at their store, only to learn it's strictly by appointment only. But they were very gracious and took the time to visit with me anyway and to assess my needs. I detected impeccable integrity and stellar professionalism. They were very clear about their mission and their product. They cater mainly to women with hair loss. They carry very uncompromised quality wigs and hair pieces, and provide individualized service to their clientele. I highly recommend them, whether you are seeking to solve hair loss issues or just going for a fresh new look. Although their prices seemed high, and I'm inexperienced with wigs, I understand that they are priced more moderately than other salons of their caliber. So I have selected "Moderately Priced" for additional information on Studio International. Their service and product are par excellence! read more

I started losing hair because of an autoimmune disorder. After yelping for wigs, I found this place. I was initially turned off by the price and their unsophisticated website, but decided to visit them anyway because of the great Yelp reviews. Michael is great. He knows what will look good on you and makes recommendations. He spends a good hour showing you your options without interruption from any other clients. I asked them about how they work with insurance and they are very knowledgeable. I love my wig because it looks like my original hair color ... just better texture and more volume!!! :) My friends and coworkers just think that I have styled my hair different. Thank you!!! read more

Love this place!! Michael is very helpful and is always there to answer any questions or to help me out!! I recommend this business to everyone I know!! read more

Excellent, attentive service. They really take their time with the consultation, making sure you understand the different types of wigs and how to care for them. Their goal is not to sell the priciest wig. Rather, their goal is to help you choose the best option for your budget, facial structure and lifestyle (I'm a working mom and easy, low-maintenance wigs work best for me). I bought two synthetic hand-sewn wigs so I could rotate them for even wear (I wear wigs every day due to hair loss related to a medical condition). I've received so many compliments on "my new hairstyle". Most people can't even tell that I'm wearing a wig. I brought my best friend with me to help me choose a style (a MUST). I am VERY happy with the overall experience. I am a customer for life. read more

I am so grateful to Michael and Dennis at Studio International for providing a quality product that really helps people. I went to Studio International last November to purchase a wig in preparation for losing my hair from chemotherapy. Michael knew exactly which wig and which color would work best for me. I started wearing my wig right around Christmas and wore it until last week. Once I got used to being seen in it, the wig made it possible for me to do just about everything with confidence. I continued my part-time job managing the local Youth Symphony, I went to concerts and plays, I took a trip to New York in March, and I even bought a car. The wig was comfortable to wear and very natural-looking. Many people just thought I had changed my hairstyle. Thank you so much, Michael and Dennis, for helping me get through this difficult time with dignity. read more

This has taken me so long to write, but my Aunt was a Studio International client of Dennis & Michael's for over 30 years! She contracted Guillian Barre which left her with essentially no hair in the middle of her successful investment banking career. I pretty much only knew her wearing wigs and for all those years could hardly ever tell. She had many different versions over the years, every one of them glamorous. Dennis & Michael were such good friends of hers and I know she always enjoyed her appointments and time with both. As one of their most faithful clients, I know she would have given them a perfect 10 stars! Continue your amazing work Dennis & Michael!! I miss you both! SS read more

Perhaps the management. ..or SOMETHING has changed. I almost never write yelp reviews but an once again am looking into wigs and hairpieces. I went here many years ago in hopes of getting a hairpiece that would really work for me as it would be custom made by professionals in the business. In retrospect, I suppose I was overly trusting when I finally got the much longed for creation, I was shocked! It was darker than my bio hair ( remember this is a hair piece, not a wig ) it was bluish red while everything about me screams WARM. My skin is as yellow as skin can be without having jaundice! My bio hair is red gold and my eyes are green with copper flecks. I did NOT ask for a dark purple red hair piece. When asked about all of this the man who was "helping" me said that. Your hair dresser should be able to dye it to. match your hair. Ah, excuse me I just paid you over two thousand dollars, shouldn't you be fixing your own mistakes of passing the buck to my poor hairdresser, who of course I'll be paying again. Then I was told, it's not that bad, you'll get used to it. Well I did go to my hairdresser who told me that she could make it darker but never get enough of the cool bluish tones out. All in all, it was a really dissapointing,, expensive venture. I suppose it was a learning experience. What I learned are that there are lots of B.S ers in the world who pull down a lot of money. I am very, very happy for those of you who have a good experience here. Life can be tough sometimes and none of us need more hair problems! If anyone knows of a full service wig salon in San Francisco area I'd sure love to know about it. May all your days be good ones. My best to you! read more

Top-notch service by experts who really understand the best way of handling hair loss -- whether it's alopecia, chemo, brain radiation or just hair thinning. They work with men, woman and (big plus here) children. They also provide information on how to reclaim money for "cranial prosthesis" through your insurance company. If you're looking for a place with hip young things with tattooed forearms and pierced navels, and funky tchotchkes, this is not for you. It's run by experts who between them have a handful of decades of experience in working with hair-loss clientele. They will tell you very candidly what will work for you and what will not work for you. That might mean telling you something you'd hoped not to hear, but they will guide you to the most viable option for your needs. They are personable, highly knowledgeable and respectful and will take their time to explain what each procedure entails and how to best maintain your new look. An added bonus: Each client gets a private booth, so no gawking passers-by to contend with. I did not find them pushy salespeople, unlike the other poster. They did point out that most of their clients have alopecia, so having two wigs is not a bad suggestion, given the fact that this disease can be long-lasting or even lifelong and even the best prosthesis has a limited lifespan. With chemo, hair typically grows back as soon as the meds stop, so probably no need to invest in more than one wig. With brain radiation, hair regrowth can be patchy and Studio International has other options for clients who are ready to transistion from a full wig to an integrated hair system or hairpiece. Expect the best. An excellent resource. read more

This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. I did not plan on purchasing a wig, but I did and I couldn't be happier. No hard sell, just a lot of useful information about chemo & hair loss. Don't waste your time looking around the bay area for a wig salon. Make an appointment at Studio International, sit back, relax, enjoy and know that you are in the hands of experts. Thank you! read more

I was thinking of getting some type of wig or extension. Nothing terribly wrong with my hair but it is thinning. I was not sure if this was a good idea or not. They came up with a solution that looks great and feels comfortable. It is quite natural-looking. Appointment only- it is private and they spend time with you, very personalized service. They feel that hair extensions are damaging to the hair and scalp and some of their work is in covering damage from extensions. They have other partial pieces. Many of their customers are people who are having chemotherapy. read more

I am starting chemo next week, so went here for a wig. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, and both he and Dennis are very friendly and compassionate. They specialize in options for cancer and other hair loss victims. Products are excellent quality. I highly recommend them. read more

Michael and Dennis were such a great team, helping us get through a tough transition in our lives. The new wigs look great (many unexpected and enthusiastic compliments!), the prices were more than fair, and the professionalism was obvious from the moment we entered. read more

I was very upset and self conscience over the sudden loss of my hair. Finding Studio International was a God send. The salon/business is set up to provide privacy and confidentiality. I was given guidance on how to work with my insurance to get substantial reimbursement making the process very affordable. The owners spared nothing in designing every component of their wigs and hair pieces. Colors and construction are beautiful and very comfortable to wear. I felt well taken care of and at ease during my appointment. I walked out feeling amazing in my new hair. (It is completely undetectable) Heart felt thanks to Michael and Dennis! read more

About 18 months ago I purchased two partial hair systems with comb locks from Michael and Dennis. Prior to that I was using synthetic hair pieces, but found that they did not hold up very long without frizzing at the bottom. It took me several months after purchasing the new pieces from Studio International to start using them because I was attempting to find a good hair stylist familiar with this type of hair system. Eventually I took one of the hair pieces to a hair dresser in the City where I live and she was able to cut and style one piece for me. I'm happy to say that it has worked out so well for me that I just recently had the second piece cut and styled also. I will never go back to the synthetic hair pieces again. I highly recommend Michael and Dennis for the attention they gave to me in finding the right hair system to use and for the quality of the hair pieces they offer. Michael and Dennis are both very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time educating me how to use my hair system and how to care for them. My only issue is that the comb locks are so close together, they sometimes get in the way of each other. I would suggest they leave some separation between them, especially in the front part of the piece. Beyond that, they have my highest praise for the work they do to help women like me. read more

I went to Studio International with my mom, who was about to undergo chemotherapy and lose her hair. We'd read all the positive reviews but were still blown away by our experience there. Michael was wonderful--incredibly knowledgeable and full of good advice, but also just really kind and reassuring. We also liked that they have the actual wigs there to try on, not just swatches and a catalog, so you can see exactly what you're getting and walk out with a wig on the spot. And what you're getting is excellent quality and looks amazing--not your grandma's ugly, obvious wig at all. Highly recommended! read more

Michael and Dennis are very professional in providing services to those needing cosmetic remedies for hair loss. Their spacious suite with private fitting rooms carries a very extensive inventory of quality human hair and synthetic wigs as well as numerous varieties of other stylish head coverings (e.g. caps, hats, scarves). I went to Studio Hair intending to purchase a wig identical to my appearance before chemotherapy but instead selected a style and color radically different. This moderately priced synthetic wig is light, comfortable, and easy to care for but, more importantly, it gets rave reviews from friends who say I look 20 years younger in it! The wig is so realistic with its part, hairline treatment, and highlighted color, that it passes as totally natural (so I bought a second one). Michael and Dennis offer information and advice but are not pushy and are easy to do business with. read more

I have been doing business with Studio International here in San Francisco for 28 years. I absolutely love their professionalism!

I received a free wig from the Cancer Society (machine made). Not satisfied, I found Studio International and had a private consultation with them. They were so kind and patient, and I could feel a HUGE difference between hand tied wigs and machine made wigs. I wish I had known about them sooner! I ended up buying two wigs and couldn't be happier. I wish all the local oncology departments would educate their patients about the difference between machine made and hand tied wigs! read more

Michael was very helpful for my first online purchase- and my second- and I'm sure there will be more- thanks Michael- I appreciate all your assistance! read more

This place is as good as it gets! I am currently undergoing chemo treatment and my hair is starting to fall out. I went to two wig shops in Walnut Creek and had the worst experience of my life. I've been going weeks feeling panicked because I am functioning fine and don't want anyone to know. Luckily I found Michael and Dennis. Clearly they are very knowledgeable and compassionate! They made me feel so comfortable and I just got my wig styled and cut! I highly recommend them! read more

Dennis and Michael are just wonderful. You could not ask for a more caring, kind, and attentive person than Dennis. He was was so generous with his time and really made my family comfortable during such a difficult time.We were thrilled with the extremely high quality of the prosthesis. I wouldn't go anywhere else! This place is amazing! read more

If you or a loved one are losing hair due to alopecia or chemotherapy, this is the place you need to come. The wigs here are so high quality that they don't like to use that term at all, they call them "hair prostheses" or something like that. They are very high quality hair pieces that are made in-house. Shopping here was a pleasant experience and we felt like we were in safe hands. read more

Best experience you could have. With an appointment in private room, Dennis recognized my needs and found wonderful solutions. My experience shifted from anxiety to this thinking that I won't ever want to give this up! read more

I've been wearing a synthetic wig during chemo but wanted another wig that was longer and didn't look "like" a wig. Left a voice message at Studio International and Michael returned my call the same day. He had a cancellation for the next day so I immediately set up an appointment with him. Studio International is located near the Mission District. It's easy to get to on Bart (24th Street Station) and walk 15 minutes to the studio. I found the studio quite spacious with many synthetic and real hair wigs available to look at and try. Michael recognized my current wig was machined stitched and that their wigs were all hand stitched. He showed me the difference and there is a huge difference. Michael suggested several wigs that may look good on me. I finally settled on a wig with real hair. Yes, it's expensive but well worth it if you want a wig that last and looks good. The wigs come uncut so I conference in my long time hairdresser with Michael and he suggested to my hairdresser how to cut and style the wig. Thankfully my hairdresser has worked with this type of wig before. Michael explained to me in detail how to wash and take care of the wig. Another thing I like about Studio International is how they respect their client's privacy and meet only one customer at a time. I highly recommend Studio International to anyone looking for a well made wig and excellent customer service. read more

I purchased a human hair wig here at their minimum price of $1,400.00 for human hair wigs. For human hair, only long hair lengths are sold, but I bought it thinking it could be styled in a short length. Dennis was very helpful in letting me try on the wigs. The cap size purchased was average as per Dennis's recommendation. I then took it to the top stylist on their recommended list who cut it into a medium bob with no thinning. The consensus of my friends the one time I wore it was that it hahd too much hair and needed to be shorter. I therefore took it to the other stylist in SF on the Studio International list. He was an excellent wig stylist and did what he could to thin and cut it shorter. He said the wig cap was too large limiting him trimming it further but also this wig was not amenable to being cut in a short style. Therefore, I will donate it. I have since purchased two short monofilament synthetic wigs that work much better and at much less cost. I am giving this store three stars because of the service of letting me try different synthetic styles on as well as their overall quality despite too much hair for me but recommend that if you want a high quality natural hair wig in a short style, it is best to go elsewhere. Top quality would be custom made, one of the wig stylists told me. However, pre-cut short human hair wigs with much less hair are available as is virgin never before treated hair. read more

Of all my issues I could think of, losing my hair was never one of them. But that's what happened, and in its place was a head I didn't recognize. I started out with a synthetic wig from a wig shop, but knew I needed something better to fit my lifestyle...I needed human hair, I needed length, I needed comfort. I shopped around so many places and wigs trying to find the one that felt the most natural/breathable, including in Vegas, NYC, Texas (hair conference), was long and thick enough to make me feel like my old self, fit me well and looked good on me. I was only able to find that at this shop. The wigs I purchased were good quality and suited me as best a wig could. In all honesty I hated wearing wigs, no matter how high quality they are they just aren't fun to wear, but if you need one come here and get them. No, they aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for and they offer a discount on two or more which is nice. Although I have not purchased here as of late due to my hair returning I still highly recommend this place, regardless of distance and price. read more

I'm fortunate that I didn't seek out a wig because I'm going through chemo, I just have really thinning frizzy hair, with way too much scalp showing. So I decided I needed a wig, but I wanted something that looked realistic. I read all of the reviews on Yelp and decided that Studio International was the best bet if I didn't want to look like I was in costume. I made an appointment and met with Michael and Dennis. I had a pretty definite idea about what I wanted, style wise. Michael asked me questions about my experience with wigs, and what I was looking for as a result, and whether I had considered an "augmentation" instead of a wig. When I heard augmentation, I thought eww, ick, I'm not doing a toupee. So I tried on a few synthetic wigs, and honestly, my hair has been thin all my life, so I could never pull off sudden growth of full, thick hair. But Michael also brought out a human hair augmentation for me to try, and OMG, it was perfect. It covers my hair, and works with my hair, but it's light enough that it could pass as my own fine hair. The look is just what I was hoping for. Michael advised that if I don't have to get a wig (because there's nothing for the augmentation to be clipped on to), I should go for the easier and more comfortable augmentation. I'm totally pleased with the pieces (I bought two at once because you get a great discount if you buy more than one), they look so natural. I can't wait to get it cut and styled. This was a great educational experience, and I'm so pleased, the quality of the augmentations and wigs is outstanding. Michael and Dennis are very welcoming and allow you to check out different styles to see how they would suit you. I highly recommend Studio International. Oh, they also have street parking, but if you ask in advance, they can arrange for you to park in the street in front of their driveway. read more

Excellent customer service, starting from the initial phone consultation. I am losing hair due to medical treatment and have tried on many wigs. The product here is so far above a 'wig', and the customer service is outstanding. Michael and Dennis were very patient with me and my indecision about human hair vs synthetic. I left on Saturday without making a decision and a friend and I went to several other cranial prosthesis establishments on the peninsula to do our comparison shopping. The human hair pieces at other places can't hold a candle to the high quality of workmanship available here. They have a huge color selection so that a match can be made, and they display their products with pride, not just jammed in a closet. I recommend visiting before all hair is lost so that they can accurately match to your natural color. They only see one client at a time so that you have the full attention of the staff, appointments are necessary. The pieces are comfortable to wear and using the super-gripper band I can shake my head around and it stays put. I ended up making several phone calls to Michael before my final decision (for now) and he was very friendly and professional, answering my questions so kindly. Thanks for a terrific experience. read more

i wouldn't go anywhere else after finding this place. these guys are truly professional in every sense of the word. appointments are necessary so they can focus all their attention on you. the wigs are beautiful and worth the price. great selection of hats and scarves also. read more

I have about 20 inches of long, curly red hair. There is not one day that goes by that someone does not comment on it. I'm not bragging; I hated it for most of my life!) I am just known for my hair; been on magazine covers, etc. I only tell you that because I thought there would not be a wig company in the Country that could help me. I had previously met with a wig expert that told me should just do part of my hair, wig extensions would be required, etc. etc. I was referred to Studio International, made an appointment and sent them a selfie. Michael greeted me immediately, took me to a salon (very private and discreet) and immediately brought me two real hair wigs that were EXACTLY my hair, just not curly (which is easy to do) They were knowledgeable, helpful, have AMAZING products, more reasonable than the single wig maker in Marin, and I walked in and 45 minutes later took home two beautiful wigs; the second at a discount! I took them home and everyone from my husband to my grown children like the wigs to much straight they are begging to wear them as is. I am facing 6 months of Chemo and about three years to get some hair back; I am so happy with their products and I'm so relieved. I cannot tell you how amazing they are to work with. AMAZING. read more