San Francisco's Best Affordable Haircut 2008

Daring cuts and colors reign supreme at this hair headquarters for unconventional guys and gals.

Reviews:

• “Great hair!!”
• “I’m amazed”
• “Wow! I am sooooo happy to have found this place!!!! You will be too!!!”
• “Miguel My Bell”
• “Kat fixed me up!”

Tips: Late appointments are available for those who can’t make it during business hours.

Notorious for Hair or email Notorious for Hair

The ultrahip hair artistes at this chic Hayes Valley salon will render you fabulous.

Reviews:

• “Best Hair Salon”
• “Beware late policy – NOT accommodating either!”
• “Bad Attitude”
• “Great place”
• “Falling hair disaster AND I GOT CHARGED TWICE SECRETLY”

Tips: Don’t leave without a caffeine infusion from the coffee bar tucked into the corner of the salon.

Oxenrose

Tresses are treated to daring ’dos and experienced stylists at this funky, boldly decorated neighborhood salon.

Reviews:

• “best hair”
• “Fast, inexpensive hair salon”
• “MUST SEE MONICA FOR YOUR COLOR”
• “Jeni is the best”
• “Bad Stylist – don’t know what they are doing”

Tips: Only some stylists accept personal checks. If you plan to pay with one, be sure to double-check your cutter’s policy.

Zip Zap or email Zip Zap

A Paul Mitchell partnership school that offers programs from hair and make-up to skin care, waxing and nails; discounted student services available to the public.

Reviews:

• “Great learning environment for you AND the student!”
• “let’s just get something straight…”
• “Horrible, horrible, horrible!”
• “A great value”
• “Good for a lot of services”

Tips: All student services are performed under the supervision of an certified instructor.

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology

Get a great deal on cuts and more at this cosmetology training center for hair, skin, makeup and nails.

Reviews:

• “HUGE RIP OFF!”
• “As a student, know what you are getting into”
• “Students good/ Customer Service Scary!”

Zenzi’s Beauty College

Miss Martys School of Beauty

Reviews:

• “Avoid this salon!”
• “SHITTIEST HAIRCUT EVER!”

X Press Hair Salon

An explosion of vintage kitsch adorns this quaint Cole Valley destination for cuts, color, waxing and skincare.

Reviews:

• “Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
• “Valerie Rocks!!!! Best Hair Dresser Ever!!!”
• “Perfect Blend”
• “tina – what a talent!”
• “Great place & great cut”

Tips: The salon sells Mop, Schwarzkopf, KMS California, Joico and Davines hair products.

Vierra & Friends

Cheap, but dependable—you’ll get a new hairstyle your way, right away at this Richmond hair shack.

Reviews:

• “Worst Hair Salon”
• “great cut, great value.”
• “Quite disappointing”

Tips: Looking for food in the Richmond? Check out our Neighborhood Dining Guide.

Private I Salon

Aveda salon offers hair cuts, coloring, perms and make-up services in Hayes Valley.

Reviews:

• “Daryl DuCharme — simply the best”
• “See Daryl DuCharme for a great haircut”
• “Beautiful cut, great location, good price, pleasant service”
• “Don’t waste the pretty!!!!”
• “I LOVE MY HAIR!!!!”

Tips: The salon offers all-over color along with highlights and lowlights.

Shear Bliss

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