San Francisco Salons & Beauty

As a city with many faces, it’s no surprise that salons aren’t hard to come by in San Francisco. This vibrant city is peppered with more salons than can be counted, from high-end places where the champagne flows freely to comfortable, welcoming neighborhood salons where the local following is loyal and perennially enthusiastic. San Francisco also has the privilege of being home to some of the top hair industry professionals in the country, sharing the bounty of talented colorists and stylists only with other big-glam cities like LA, New York and Miami. With so many creative minds and pampering salons to choose from, it may seem hard to find the right place, so here’s a list of some local favorites and celebrity salons to get you started.

Featured San Francisco Salons & Beauty

77 Maiden Lane Salon and Spa

77 Maiden Lane Salon & Spa

Union Square's Ultimate Day Spa and Salon!
Voted 'Best of San Francisco' by BestofSanFrancisco.com

77 Maiden Ln. # 2, San Francisco CA 94108
1.877.568.9418
This posh downtown San Francisco spa offers a full-service menu: deep pore facials, pedicures, cutting-edge haircuts and the latest color treatments. Maiden Lane Salon and Spa, located next to Union Square, is a luxury spa without the pretension of a luxe salon, where the staff is always friendly and responsive to the spa visitor's every need. The San Francisco tourist can book full or half day spa packages and still finish shopping at the nearby boutiques. A great spa choice for San Francisco tourists and locals alike.

San Francisco Salons & Beauty

Atelier Emmanuel Salon

166 Geary St., San Francisco CA 94108; Tel. 415.362.8063
Manicures, pedicures, cuts, colors & top-notch styles make up the menu at Atelier Emmanuel Salon in San Francisco. The Striking views of Union Square are the backdrop for guests to enjoy while being dolled up by an array of talented stylists at this beautiful salon. And without a single weak link on the staff, Atelier Emmanuel Salon delivers no matter who you are seeing.

The Color Design Salon

55 Grant Ave., San Francisco CA 94108; Tel. 415.984.1926
With a stylist named the Best Colorist in SF by Allure Magazine and rave reviews from locals, The Color Design Salon is one of San Francisco’s best. The moniker doesn’t leave any doubt about the San Francisco salon’s specialty, with promises of carefully crafted colors and talented stylists able to deliver with breathtaking care and skill.

Groove Salon

215 Fremont St., San Francisco CA 94105; Tel. 415.975.9900
A SOMA hair salon with a stylish vibe, Groove Salon starts out strong by welcoming clients with complimentary glasses of wine, followed by a shampoo and head massage that will leave anyone feeling like putty. The creative stylists know their stuff, skillfully giving clients the look they’re going for, whether it’s from a photo or just a vague idea.

Head & Soul Salon

1540 Union St., San Francisco CA 94105; Tel. 415.771.7531
Rated high among locals, Head & Soul Salon has the welcoming, chatty style that many people enjoy. Engaging stylists take the time to chat with clients, both about their desired styles and everyday, friendly conversation topics. They are all meticulous, devoting the great attention to detail that ensures positive results with almost every experience.

MNKYTHMP

415 Stockton St., 4th Floor, San Francisco CA 94108; Tel. 415.788.6659
The name may inspire a little confusion, but there’s nothing to cause any concerns about the skills and services at MNKYTHMP. The staff reads like a list of pampering people that would tend to Cleopatra herself, with every type of hair service, plus nail treatments, waxing, massage, make-up artistry, body treatments, spa treatments and more.

Patrick Evan Salon & Spa

55 Grant Ave., San Francisco CA 94108; Tel. 415.421.1111
A richly stylish salon in that exposed brick, artists loft sort of way, Patrick Evan Salon & Spa looks like something that one might see on a Bravo reality show. The skilled stylists can take any look to the highest sophistication or to the furthest edge, evidencing a broad spectrum of talents for any client’s desired look. The spa services are top-notch.

Urban Roots

165 10th St., San Francisco CA 94103; Tel. 415.252.9121
Creative cuts bear a trendy edge at San Francisco’s Urban Roots. This SOMA hair salon delivers all the basics, from cuts, colors and extensions to updos and perms, all for prices that are affordable compared to the myriad high-end salons where a trim seems outrageous. While stylish and lofty, the ambiance is casual and welcoming.