I walked by Topiary and immediately noticed its bright charm... so I had to go in and I was glad I did! That was two years ago, and Hareg has been my go-to stylist for all things color and cut related since then. She really knows how to manage my thick, wavy hair. I was impressed at how she knew exactly what I needed on the first visit, and my hair has never felt and looked better. It's easy to see how much she cares about her work and the salon as a whole. It's a great part of the Hayes Valley neighborhood! read more

This is a long overdue review. I've been going to Topiary for 5 years. In that time, Hareg has been the ultimate partner. Always reliable and flexible. She helped me reshape and grow out my hair with style post-chemo treatment. She has brought my hair back to health with the right color and cut (I have long hair, now). Looking for a longterm stylist? Topiary is the place to go. If you can get into Hareg's queue, consider yourself lucky. I do! read more

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I was referred to Ryan by someone who had the perfect cut for her. My hair is nothing like hers but he Ryan listened and nailed it! I couldn't be happier. I'm pretty sure this guy could do anything. A consummate professional who knows what he's doing. And. He's super nice too. read more

They often cancel your appointment at the last minute. It's now happened to me 3 times!

Hareg is the only person I've ever had cut my hair who can get it shaped where max volume is around the chin but the length is still long. AMAZING. Hair is 2C/3Aish and pretty thick. read more

I started going to Topiary in February after I was unsatisfied with my previous salon experiences. Then the pandemic hit, and SIP took place. After months of not being able to go to a salon and looking quite frightening, I finally got a full highlight and a trim recently from Atty. I now have beautiful highlights that blend into my ever expanding layers of gray. Getting older doesn't mean that I have to look it though. I certainly don't feel old...except when I am reminded that my bff's kid is now a teenager. Did I miss a few years? Anyway, so glad that I found this salon. read more

New client who never writes reviews here. Harry is truly a wizard with the scissors. She took her time and is. Such. A. Professional. Quality. Quality. Quality. I've been to another high end salon in the city before and loved my cut but it was too expensive. Her prices are fair and the quality is truly there. I will be back. Thank you Hareg, I got compliments all day when I got back to work the next day :) read more

I followed Charles to this salon. I had my 3rd hair cut with him this weekend. He's very attentive, listens to you and what you want. Very gently detangling your hair. With him I don't cry anymore. The best part is the scalp massage. Amazing. Leaves me so relaxed. The location is convenient in Hayes Valley, close to shops and nice restaurants. If you need a haircut, book one with him. He's the best!! read more

Wow. I was a new client and have never felt more welcome or heard. The cut is amazing and I'll be back for trims and some color work. Thank you Kristy, a phenomenal experience!!! read more

Went in with a disaster hair (done at home previously), and Hareg made it look so beautiful! Thanks a lot! read more

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I started coming to Topiary mostly out of convenience when I moved to the neighborhood, but I keep coming back for Hareg. I have typical Asian hair -- black, flat, straight, slippery, won't hold a curl, etc. Yet Hareg manages to cut my hair so it has a little more texture and bounce. I've gotten multiple compliments since coming here! She is skilled at what she does and I can always trust her to give me her honest opinion about whether certain cuts will work with my hair. And, not only is Hareg talented, she's also warm and personable! I'm horrible about getting my hair trimmed regularly, so I usually come in anywhere from 6 months to 9 months months (and I think one of my last appointments I was approaching a year!). Even so, Hareg always remembers me and greets me like an old friend. Love Topiary, and I was so lucky to find Hareg! read more

Hareg is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! She has been designing my hair for a while, and I am entirely trusting of her perspective about what to do and where to go. I pretty much hate my hair the minute it gets cut, and yet every time I find that Hareg's direction is what looks right and is easy to style. read more

Thank you Kristy for providing such a kind and professional salon experience! I love my hair after my appointment with you, and I am excited to continue our plan to bring my hair to good health! read more

I randomly chose this salon when I moved to San Francisco as it was conveniently located- I'm so glad I did! Charles is SO GOOD and the salon has a nice friendly atmosphere. I've only had my hair cut twice here but already it looks so much better. I really would recommend this salon and I'm sure all the other stylists are great too! Definitely try this out!!! Fair pricing as well. Thanks Charles for a great haircut and for making me feel welcome! read more

Twice I had the salon cancel on me day of my appointment. Twice they said they'd reschedule but I never heard back from them. I gave them the benefit of the doubt the first time. But after the second time? Forget it!!! Not even an offer to have a different hairdresser take the appointment when the original one was "sick." I will never attempt to go here again. read more

Best salon in SF! I love this place. Lovely salon, with lots of sunlight, warm and friendly staff. Convenient location. Online booking is super simple. Tracy very sweet. Hareg cuts my hair and she is fantastic, extremely meticulous, takes her time with your hair, takes the time to get to know you and your hair and how you would like it cut and styled. She is a warm, kind person, down-to-earth, with an easy manner. read more

Cute salon! Great haircut from a friendly stylist who really listens and also contributes her own vision. Nice to find a new place to get a great haircut. read more

I'm updating my review to let everyone know that Topiary is doing an incredible job during the pandemic. Everyone wears masks, they keep the number of people low, they have doors open to increase airflow, they put dividers between stations, and they sanitize the restroom between users. In addition, Hareg continues to be the most talented person who has ever cut my asymmetrical bob. Before her, I'd had bad haircuts and decent ones. Now I know the best and I'll never go to anyone else. I can't recommend her enough. And I'm a tough customer. I can't count how many times that strangers have complimented my hair since I've been going to Hareg. Book her now! read more

After over 10 years w same stylist decided to try something new. Atty was great! Awesome balance of what I wanted plus her skill and direction and turned out great. Very even and natural looking Highlights and great cut. So many people want to layer your hair till it's half gone. She did a simple cut w layers that kept it thick. She was also fast. Some people can take 4 hours she was under 2 but no sacrifice to quality. A plus is r&co products they are the best. All covid protocols were followed and everything was nice. read more

I have known Hareg for more than 15 years and I have followed her ever since. My super straight short Asian hair have always been a challenge and Hareg's the only one who can cut it right. And with our current situation, her salon is well prepared for all her clients. So great she now has her own salon! read more

Great experience at this salon. Tracy gave me a haircut, and I'm super happy with it, will definitely return in the future.

Looking fantastic after a haircut and style with Elisa! She heard out my concerns and suggested some shorter face framing hair pieces and I love it. Just enough new style without going bananas. She also taught new how to style it myself for a public speaking engagement I'm giving tomorrow. Five stars, just what I needed. read more

Hareg is awesome and really takes the time to do good work. Very friendly and welcoming. They have also done a great job with COVID protections. Highly recommended. read more

Tracy Collins has been coloring and cutting my hair for over a year now -- and she's just magic. This is the closest my hair (now very gray) has looked to its natural color in many years of coloring. In addition, Tracy is just lovely. It's a pleasure to get my hair cut and colored with her. I 200% recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful color in the Bay Area. read more

Kristy is my gal! She listens and tailors you're hair to fit your style and features. A true hairstylist / sculptor. She is very detail oriented and she definitely will give you feedback if something won't suit you. I am definitely following her wherever she goes! read more

Hareg has been coloring and cutting my hair for as long as I can remember. I have never once been disappointed. Color is perfect every single time! She has such a great eye. When Hareg opened Topiary Salon, I could not have been happier. It's a San Francisco gem and I am happy to recommend without hesitation. read more

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I'm thrilled to follow Charles on his new adventures at Topiary! He's super attentive to my styling needs, and shows the utmost care in making sure I'm happy with my cut. The salon itself is clean and just a few minutes walk to the heart of Hayes Valley where all the cute shops, restaurants, and coffee shops are located. read more

I have been going to Hareg for over 7 years and I am so excited about her new beautiful salon -Topiary located in the heart of Hayes Valley close to all the shops & restaurants. Hareg knows my hair better than me. She always gives me recommendations for hair cut and color that are trendy but relevant to my style. Hareg cuts hair in a way that grows well. She has an online booking system so it's super easy to make an appointment with her. She is very talented & I love the new salon read more

Topiary is Hareg Kassaye's beautiful new salon and I love it! I've been seeing Hareg for many years now, at least 6. Now she has her own exquisite Salon. I'm so excited for the whole place, it's beautiful inside, very clean, light-filled, and peaceful. Inspiring. And, yay!, parking is great. I was worried that parking would be hard since it's in Hayes Valley, but it turned out to be totally easy, much easier than the previous salons she was at. There's a good amount of free parking around actually since it's a few blocks away from the main Hayes drag. As a stylist, Hareg is a beautiful woman who does beautiful, ultra professional work. She creates magic every time. I never cease to get compliments on my cuts and colors from her. Also she's caring, fun to chat with, interesting, a great listener and she has a cute Ethiopian accent to boot! I'm glad I found Hareg and I highly recommend her! read more

I'm new to SF and took a chance on Topiary Salon and I'm so glad I did. Tracy is awesome!! I am really pleased with my cut and color. She is clearly very skilled with a lot of experience and makes you feel very comfortable. I will definitely be returning and would highly recommend her to anyone. The high-quality product is definitely worth the price. read more

I wouldn't recommend this salon based on their cancelation policy. I had maybe 8-10 previous appointments no problem; never was late or cancelled, tipped often, friendly -- so I thought I developed a reputable relationship -- I guess not. I had several standing appointments they cancelled due to the pandemic but never let me know personally. However recently, 18 hours before my appointment, I wasn't able to access their scheduling system because it locks out changes 24 hours prior. I ended up missing the appointment. When attempting to reschedule, they claimed I needed to pay $300 for my 1 missed appointment in order to place a new appointment or I would be "released" and wouldn't be able to make another. Considering we've all had to make adjustments due to the pandemic, I found this incredibly inflexible. I've decided to move on, there are plenty of other capable studios in SF. Proceed with caution if you choose Topiary, your loyalty means nothing but they'll definitely take your money. read more

Tracy Collins is a rare find; both a talented colorist and artistic stylist. She has been on the TIGI artistic team for years and her clients reap the rewards of her vast educational experience and passion for what she does. Like others, I have also followed Tracy from another salon and drive into the City from the East Bay. She is a perfectionist and no matter what you might be looking for you will not be disappointed! I am often complemented on my haircut, which is short, stylish and the best of all, EASY! read more

I followed Hannah to Topiary Salon. She is the only stylist I trust to take care of my hair! As a stylist, she is meticulous and extremely talented. She takes her time to assess all aspects of your hair and ensures it looks nice from every angle. As a person, Hannah is kind and sincere. The salon is beautiful with tons of natural light and is really peaceful. All the stylists are friendly and are quick to offer you a beverage or magazine while you wait. Parking is really easy in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

I've been seeing Hannah for years and what can I say. She is just THE BEST! I'm so lucky I found her at my old salon and have followed her to Topiary. Somehow even if it's been five months since I had a cut she always remembers all the weird little eccentricities my curly/wavy/straight/fine hair has going on AND she makes sure that the cut will work for my hair (not whatever Pinterest pic I've brought in and asked her to do...that will clearly not work on my hair.) She'll also come in on her days off to do a Brazilian Blowout, which she super kindly has done about ten times, including two weeks before my wedding (a lot of salons prefer not to do them during regular business hours because the smell can be an annoyance for other customers. Also - how many people can you trust to straighten your hair two weeks before your wedding?!) The BB always lasts for 3-4 months too. So, in summary - go see Hannah! You won't regret it! PS - no one asked me to do this review. I did it because Hannah is that freaking awesome. read more

Since coming here over a year ago, I have never received more compliments on how good my hair looks. It is magical and I have finally after a 20 year search found my ONE in Hareg. You will not regret it. read more

Hareg is AHMAZING!!! She is really the best stylist I've ever had, and I will follow her to the moon. Sure - most stylists can cut hair, but what differentiates Hareg from other stylists is that she cuts hair in a way that grows well. So I don't have to get my hair cut every few weeks because as my hair grows, it keeps looking great through different stages. In fact, my sister used to fly in from New York City just to get her hair-cuts. No joke. Because she is that talented and incredible. I feel lucky having found her randomly through yelp eleven years ago, and I still recommend her to everyone I know. I recommend booking an appointment now! read more

Hi have been going to Hareg for 15 years. She has handled my Irish curls with ease and always listens to what I want. I would follow her anywhere. Love her new salon it is chic and stylish right in the heart of trendy Hayes Valley and near all sorts of transportation!! If you need a new stylist who does amazing natural cuts and great color. This is your place!!! read more

Changed hairdressers after over 20 yrs. Hareg does a fantastic job of consulting with client and providing her expertise. The result, a great new look and color. Very professional and modern cut, color and style. She does both short (me) and long hair well. Highly recommend. read more

i've been seeing Hareg for about a year for cut and color and followed her here when she opened her own salon earlier this month. her cuts always looks great both when the cut is fresh and when it's growing out. and her color sense is killer. i've been asked by numerous people where i get my hair done, and i always have some of her cards on me to give away. Hareg is also a lovely person-- warm, down-to-earth, and not overly chatty or familiar like other stylists i've had in the past. other plusses: her new space is really warm and inviting with lots of natural light and high ceilings. it's in a great location in hayes valley with lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shops close by. the online booking system is also really easy to use. read more

This little gem of a salon is San Francisco's best kept secret. Hareg has been cutting my hair for 18 years and now she owns her very own salon on Gough. If you're lucky enough to get an appointment, you'll definitely be back again and again. read more

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