San Francisco - December 20, 2005

50 Spent

Hair Stylist Alex Sandor

Question: When is a hairdo worth $300?
Answer: Never.

Especially when you can get a $300-quality cut and style for $50.

And you can do just that at Alex Sandor’s new Pac Heights studio. The infamous stylist has gone out on his own after six years at Mr. Pinkwhistle and Dipietro Todd. And being the good guy that he is, he’s offering his services — everything from an avant-garde cut to an everyday trim — for a mere 50 bucks. And he sets aside two hours for each appointment, so he’ll fuss over your locks until they’re downright perfect.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. A stick-straight blow-dry? He’s a master. An effortless updo for a special occasion? He goes all-out, even adding in a few extensions in some instances (but no beehives here).

You’ll leave looking like a million bucks.

And you don’t have to tell anyone it costs just 50.

Alex Sandor, 2541 California Street, number 2, between Steiner and Pierce Streets (415-563-2539).