I love how my hair turned out! It looks exactly as I wanted it to and he was faster than I expected. read more

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Best haircut of my life! I went in with a not- fully-formed idea of what I wanted and what reoccuring problems I was having with my hair, and I got lots of good haircare tips and a beautiful haircut to match. read more

It's such a relief and joy to find a true Professional and Master of his craft in the city. Vaner is a hair Guru from cut to colour - he knows how to choose the most complimentary styles for your complexion and has a stylish artist's eye. Grazie mille! Highly recommended. PS he saved my hair once from a previous treatment and I've been going to him ever since read more

Went to Vaner for a balayage and cut. I was charged $150 over the quoted amount without any explanation. The cut was fine, but after a 3 hour session I could barely see the color in my hair (aside from a streak at my bangs). Went somewhere else the next day to get it re-done & am much happier. Maybe he's just not the person to go to if you have black hair. read more

Vaner is an incredible hair stylist. I am not the best at describing what I want out of a haircut and color but he understands exactly what I am looking for and consistently delivers perfect results! In addition to quality, Vaner is always polite and timely ! I have recommended him to many friends and will continue to do so!! read more

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Awesome all the way!!! Response, customer experience, product and treatment. Just overall fully satisfied with the expertise, ease and expedient service from first phone call to finished product. read more

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Hands of an angel!! Vaner is beyond amazing every single time! I've not gone to any other stylist since I met Vaner. So worth the commute!

I walked into V Salon one day during work, and started to look around and came across Vaner's station. I said hello right away and immediately felt that he was a genuine and sweet person and a stylist willing to take the time to make great recommendations that will bring my skin tone out and what hair colors make me look good. The first service I got from him was a Keratin treatment that he suggested I get before a color service since my hair needed a deep repair. I was really pleased with the results, and definitely will go back for a 2nd treatment. He has lots of experience so I trust his work , and he can work well with time, yet it's quality. Being that I do hair clients on the side, I also need someone who can work on my hair too! A hairdresser also needs a hairdresser!! So I definitely relate to his advice and what he knows about hair. I recently went back to get balayage highlights with a root touch up, and he got my outgrowth to a really pretty ash medium brown with soft highlights all over without it breaking or causing more damage to it. It's nice that I can come after work and get my hair done by someone like Vaner, in a few weeks I'd love to go back for more face framing highlights and hair extensions! His salon space is really nice & relaxing too, and I love the products he uses. Thanks Vaner. -Valerie read more

Vaner is truly a magician! I'm very fortunate to be one of his clients! I'm used to getting extensions in Russia and boy they do an amazing job there. I was very disappointed to find out that in SF quality of hair and specialists are not as good nor experienced not to mention crazy high prices. But I was very happy when I made an appointment with Vaner, he helped me to choose the right color, length and gave me tips on how to take care of the hair so it looks beautiful longer. Great service and truly attention to detail! read more

Vaner worked with me over the last several months to get a challenging and specific cut I'm looking for - no other barber yet has been able to deliver! His space is also excellent for those seeking privacy, since he is the only barber and it's one small room Highly recommend, especially if you're seeking something in particular read more

I literally chased a woman down the street to find out who did her color. As a woman, these things matter, but as a woman on tv news, your hair had BETTER look good or you're going to hear about it. From your boss, the image consultants, the viewers... I am happy to report I have never heard anything but positive feedback on my hair since Vaner took over. And that's saying something. He's friendly, reliable and has spot on instincts about what looks good and what doesn't. I have never left his chair disappointed. read more

Vaner does superb work. I have difficult-to-manage wavy hair, and when I first came to see him I had the delightful and rare experience of showing him a photograph and ending up with exactly the cut and color I wanted, done in a way that works with my annoying waves, so I don't have to do a lot of styling work in the mornings. I have gone back to him three times now and each time the cut and color has been excellent. I also really appreciate that it is fairly easy to get an appointment with him, and he is often done highlights and a cut in about an hour, so I can fit my appointments in during my workday. Highly recommend. I wasn't sure what to select for price range. I pay $185 for a cut and full highlights, which seems pretty good, particularly given that he is located right in the financial district. read more

Got this cut last weekend after thought about it for a whole year. So happy I did. Got a lot of compliments from all my clients :). Thanks to Vaner, he's really professional and skill. Friendly and sweet is a bonus, absolutely boosted my confidence for going from long to short idea of mine read more

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This guy is amazing! I love getting extensions done all the time. Long and more hair never too bad ;) and I was looking for spot to get it done in San Francisco! which I usually get them done in my country. I finally, found him so luckily! He has great hospitality, nice, and he does good job on your hair!! My extensions stayed on my hair a little bit longer then it supposed to be! they were tanged a little bit. He had patient to brush them all and put the new ones back on my hair. I do highly recommend him if you need extensions go for him. I am definitely going back there. ( Also his prices are very affordable just letting that know.. :) Thanks Vaner.. read more

I had to include another review for Vaner Batista! Thank you so much once again for the amazing cut& and hair color. :) second time for a little touch up on the roots. I can truly count on leaving knowing my hair is in good care. Who ever is reading this review. He will be sure to spend enough time on your hair, to be sure it is healthy and not damaged. What an amazing golden color on the roots&very well blended. :)) read more

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I've been to Vaner twice now for just a standard haircut and he has been truly amazing. I'm not always great at describing what I want but he has a very good intuition as to what shape best suits a particular face and hair type. I don't like to have to blow dry my hair much at all on a daily basis, which I mentioned to him, so I was especially pleased to find that the shape and layering he gave me worked very well with my naturally wavy/curly hair, even as it grew out over the next 6 months. I always leave the salon extremely happy with his work and won't go anywhere else. Thanks again Vaner! P.S. I also find his prices very reasonable considering the competition for that same level of quality (especially in SF). read more

I came to Vaner's salon on the recommendation of a female client of Vaner's. And I was not disappointed. I have very difficult hair to style because I have 3 cowlicks. He did a masterful job on my first appointment. Highly recommended for guys with difficult hair. read more

Vaner is a talented colorist, with a magic touch as a stylist. I came to him, 3 months prior to my wedding looking for the right stylist. I needed to get Brazilian, Highlights, and Hair extensions. Getting any of these treatments done can be nerve wracking going to a new person. Needing all 3 procedures done for your wedding is even more nerve wracking. I couldn't be happier with the results. He was super thorough, and very attentive to my needs. The color came out AMAZING, and my Extensions looked so natural, and soft. It changed my entire look. It was exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend him. read more

Vaner is very professional and friendly. He always goes above and beyond. You can tell he genuinely cares how your hair looks. Best hair dresser around! read more

Vaner does an excellent job, he knows hair. I have now been with him almost a year and he put extensions in my hair. They are beautiful and I receive many compliments from people that tell me if they did not know I had extensions they could not tell. Vaner is kind and flexible with his schedule, he is available and always texts me back. I highly recommend him! read more

I moved here in January and have been searching for the "one". After seeing 3 stylists, I have finally found him!!! Vaner is both visionary and skilled in his art. I got highlights/haircut and it was exactly what I had envisioned and more. Thank you Vaner! read more

Finally, I decided to revolutionize my hair style. I was sick and tired of my long and dry hair. Vaner Batista did what I called a "hair miracle". He cut it to my shoulder, hydrated and did some brown highlights. I really liked how professional he was and his charisma. I wished I could give you more than 5 stars!!! read more

EXCELLENT!!! I have been going to Vaner for over a year. Great with hair (color and cut). Always very professional, genuine and nice. Very punctual, which is important to me. I trust him and I highly recommend him. read more

Been in SF for the last 20 years and have tried a whole lot of salons but I'm also tired of paying $$$. I'm soooo happy I came across Vaner. He is talented . He works with such ease and his own techniques that cuts down the time for color compared to most of the stylists without compromising the quality of his work. He is very personable! You would love him :-) read more

He's super quick and gives you a great haircut!

Vaner was recommended by a coworker. He really knows what he's doing! It only took him about 30 minutes to wash my hair, give me a great cut, and blow dry. Super great! I'll be back. read more

For years I've tried to find someone who understands curly hair and finally, I have found Vaner!! It was love at first cut. I shared what I wanted and to tell you the truth, I wasn't sure what I wanted, but Vaner made a few suggestions that sounded interesting. I loved the color and loved how my hair looked and felt after he blow dried it. Having earned my trust, I came back to try a Brazilian blow out as I have very curly hair. I straiten it out everyday and if I don't, I have to put on a lot of product to tame it. Well no more!! I love the result. I had done it before with a different person and was very disappointed. But this time!!! I am very happy with the result. I can wash and go!! And straitening only takes a few minutes. Now I have shiny, soft, beautiful curls! read more

I loved his Work! Really profissional, fair price, he is also Really sweet! I got babylights and the result was better than I was expecting! I'm going back for sure and I Will totally recommend Vaner to my friends! read more

Vaner is AMAZING! I booked my appt. as a referral through a work colleague and was not disappointed in the slightest. He is a magician! Typically, I come in for a hight light and root touch-up. Decided to go w the usual and add in the keratin treatment..beyond happy! I've never had this treatment and was worried about damage. My hair feels softer, smoother, shinier and very healthy. Extremely satisfied!!!! read more

Vaner was my hairstylist when I lived in Las Vegas and I am so excited to find out that he moved to SF, near me. He was an amazing professional and person. I recommend!!! Much success in SF, Vaner!! read more

Decided to try Vaner to color my hair back to natural color based on yelp and was not dissappointed. Color came out beaufitully and Im ecstatic! I will be calling him soon for cut and can see this as the beginning of a great relationship. As a mom with a toddler, I prefer to do any errand or beauty maintenance I can while at work in the FiDi and not take away from my evenings or weekends at home. His location is super convenient, he is so nice and pleasant and I know I'm in great hands! (and I am picky!) read more

You need someone who is meticulous about getting colour right? (and many people with thick hair know the challenge of achieving even colour and have hated ending up with multiple shades of hair)...well Vaner is an incredible expert at colour and you always will be amazed at the perfect results. his cutting technique and styling shows he has expert international training...and yet he is a local gem! he's totally worth it...tho' you'll be amazed that his prices are totally reasonable...go see for yourself. i highly recommend him. read more

I had a great haircut with Vaner and later went back for a coloring. However, I would not return again for a color. If you are going for a natural look, this is not the place to go. He is into highlights and extreme contrast. He put in extremely dark low lights and very light highlights. I left very unsatisfied and still had to pay full price ($160). He offered to fix it within a week, however I was too embarrassed to leave my house with the color he put so I went to a different salon to have it fixed the very next day. I am not one to write on Yelp often but I was very upset with the result and having to pay almost $200 for a complete mistake! I wish that he had offered a discount or to change the mistake sooner. read more

I just got my hair done there for the first time and I have to say it was the best blow out I've ever had! I walked outta there feeling like a million bucks! Vaner is amazing! Plus extremely reasonable! Definitely going back, can't wait!! read more

Had my first experience today getting my hair fixed and cut with Vaner. Very impressed with his suggestions, experience and hair cutting ability of long grey hair! I really like my new cut and will definitely be a regular there. Highly recommend Vaner to anyone looking for a professional cut! read more

Vaner is the very best. What I like about is how professional he is. The concierge at Omni hotel recommend him and they were not wrong about it. I've been doing my hair with Vaner since I moved to the bay area! Highly recommend it :) read more

Vaner is an artist with hair. He is an expert in cutting the hair and composing that "look." Having traveled over 45 countries and visiting first rate salons in many, I value Mr. Batista's skills as up there amongst the greats. He works his magic with deft skill without wasted movements and time, both his and mine. read more

I have tried different hair salons when I moved to SF and couldn't find one that can deal well with my curly hair. Vaner is very professional at haircuts and will give you good advices read more

Vaner does an impeccable job to figuring what you want when you don't know how to articulate what you want. He also gives you the vision of where your hair is going to be in a few weeks/months so you can adapt to your hair. read more

Vaner has been my Stylist for over a year. He has proven to be very talented and understands what I am looking for in a haircut. Look forward to working with him and his team for many years to come. read more