Public Barber Salon

Jorge Oliva

a month ago

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I’ve been getting my haircut with Ruby Blunt for four years now and she’s never failed me. She’s always let me be creative and try new things while guiding me and supporting me along the way. Ruby is a gem. If you can get a haircut with her, do it.

Y Guintu

a month ago

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Love this place. Ruby is such a great hair stylist. I’ve been going to her for years . All of the other stylists are talented as well!!!

Lea Hilgers

a month ago

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I received a beautiful layered cut by Jeanie and love it! Jeanie gave me exactly what I asked for and I’ll get my bridal hair done with her in September as well!

Sarah Powell

a month ago

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I can’t say enough great things about Jeanie! She has such an eye for detail and a true gift when it comes to cutting hair. Every snip felt intentional, and the end result was flawless. Her magical touch made the whole experience feel special, and I walked out loving my hair. If you’re looking for someone who combines skill, care, and artistry — Jeanie is it!

Paul H

Edited a month ago

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I was in desperate need of a haircut with a stopover at SFO en route to Asia! The Google gods said Ruby at Public Barber Salon would be the answer. The gods were not wrong. Ruby did a great job to make the best of my coif, and she was convivial as well. Pricey by my hometown standards? But I suspect it was a bargain in the Bay Area. In fact, if I found myself with another long layover in SF, I’d be delighted to give Ruby another shot at “taming the beast” that lives a top my skull! 🤪

Neil Patil

3 months ago

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I had a very frustrating experience here. The stylist was clearly technically skilled, but did not listen to what I was asking for. I came in with a reference photo from a previous haircut and tried to explain the look I wanted, but they kept just saying“do you want a 2 or a 3?” with no explanation of what that actually meant in terms of outcome. I’m not a haircut expert, so that number didn’t mean much to me. I kept asking for an explanation - even a few words would have helped on how that would have mapped to the desired look. I initially just gave up and said a 2 because I’d remembered that number mentioned from a previous haircut, but they kept saying a 3 would work better (again with no context), and I went along with that after being told they wanted to “err on the side of longer and fix it later.” Same happened with the top. They just said they were giving me a “standard cut” but the final result looked nothing like the photo. It didn’t really feel like they considered it. At the end, the stylist even acknowledged that a 1.5 would have been closer to what I wanted, but refused to fix it, saying it would be “a whole other haircut” and that we had “agreed to a 3”. That made the earlier framing about erring on the side of longer feel misleading. I left feeling confused and kinda intimidated. This wasn’t worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you already speak their exact haircut language and are comfortable pushing back constantly.

Ally Thrall

3 months ago

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I had a great bang trimming experience with Amanda. This was my first time visiting the salon and Amanda. She asked questions to understand my goals and made sure to get my approval before she started trimming my bangs. I’m really happy with how my bangs turned out.

Shobhit Katikia

4 months ago

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I absolutely loved the haircut Alex gave me! I just moved into the city and was looking for a salon and I’m so glad that I chose Public and am pretty much looking forward to becoming a regular. Everyone including Alex were very courteous and made me feel very welcome.

Natalie Duty

4 months ago

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I just had my hair cut by Steve last night. He did a fabulous job and gave me the best shag(ish) cut. I asked him to give me lots of layers and then do what he thought was best in front. He really did a great job around my face and took into account my face shape, hair texture and part. Even though I have super thick hair, he took his time and didn’t rush me out. It’s a great cut! The shop itself is super cool. The owner has outfitted the walls with bookcases to the ceiling that were built by a local wood worker. They are totally packed with antique books. It gives off a warm, welcoming vibe. The salon only uses natural products and nothing with plastics or toxins in it. Extra bonus, they smell great! Overall it was an A+ experience!

Biswa Nayak

Edited a year ago

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I have been going to Spencer for haircuts, and they’re simply amazing! Spencer is incredibly skilled, pays attention to detail, and always ensures I leave feeling great about my haircut. The salon itself is cozy, inviting, and has such a friendly vibe - it makes the whole experience even better. The location in North Beach adds to the charm; it’s a lovely Italian neighborhood with fantastic food options and a beautiful park nearby, making it easy to turn a haircut into a relaxing outing. Highly recommend Spencer and this salon to anyone looking for quality cuts and a welcoming atmosphere!