September 8, 2009

Festoon Salon San Francisco

They take hair seriously at Festoon. So seriously, in fact, that they fly each stylist to Bumble and Bumble University in New York City for training, ensuring the staff is up on cutting-edge cut and color techniques.

  Financial District, Beauty, Avant-Garde, Scenesters

September 8, 2009

Vim and Vigor Salon San Francisco

Beauty junkies seeking both cutting-edge hair care (Brazilian blowouts, anyone?) and tanning services get their straight locks and gorgeous glow at this modern salon.

  Mission Bay, Beauty

April 22, 2009

Firehorse San Francisco

Located in the Haight, this stark, minimalist space is home to reasonably priced hair cuts, highlights, and up-dos with an edge. The space doubles as a gallery, with local artists rotating often.

  Lower Haight, Beauty, Artsy

October 23, 2008

Oxenrose San Francisco

Head to this Hayes Valley salon for all your hair care needs — cut, color, conditioning treatment. The outdoor patio is especially lovely for private parties (hear that, bridezillas?).

  Hayes Valley, Beauty, Private Parties, Weddings

February 4, 2008

Robert James Color San Francisco

At this Nob Hill hair salon, there are no scissors. Colorist extraordinaire Robert Clayborn (who’s painted the likes of Gwen Stefani and Carmen Electra) focuses solely on color and all-natural extensions.

  Tendernob, Beauty

October 24, 2006

About Face San Francisco

Whether it’s for a wedding or just a night out, the hair and makeup artists at About Face International will have your face and tresses looking flawless.

  Beauty, Comes to You

September 8, 2009

BellaPelle Skin Studio San Francisco

The name’s Italian for “beautiful skin,” and this FiDi spa focuses on just that. A vast selection of treatments (peels, facials, waxing, bronzing) for men and women makes it the perfect place for maintenance.

  Union Square, Beauty, Private Parties, Weddings

September 8, 2009

Cowboys & Angels San Francisco

This loft-like downtown salon is full of serious talent. You can trust your tresses are in good hands, whether they’re enduring cut, color, relaxer, perm, or just a blowout.

  Union Square, Beauty

December 11, 2008

Flip Salon San Francisco

Blondes have more fun at this Chestnut Street salon that caters to the sun-kissed, honey-colored, and platinum tresses of Marina gals.

  Marina, Beauty

January 19, 2007

The Barber Lounge San Francisco

Greg Griffin’s huge salon/spa/barbershop tends to guys and dolls. Men get groomed (mustache trims, hot-towel shaves) at the old-timey barber station. Ladies head to the mod side area for head-to-toe primps (mani/pedi, blowout, spray tan, and makeup).

  South of Market, Beauty