Acabello Salon

Heather is amazing! I searched this city for someone talented and reasonably priced and finally found her. I will travel back to see her if I ever move. She is an experienced professional who gives great cuts and highlights.

Abet is the absolute BEST! This review is long overdue. I started seeing Abet about 10 years ago while in school and have yet to find another stylist with his amazing eye and talent. He is the owner of the salon and has been styling hair for over 20 years. I can’t count how many strangers have stopped me on the street and asked who cut my bangs and did my color. I keep sending them over to Abet! On top of all of that, he’s just a really nice guy. He makes you feel at ease and I look forward to each visit. If you are looking for the absolute best, you need to see Abet at Acabello Salon!

When I found Heather my life change. I was tired and furious of not finding a great and professional hairdresser. Heather is kind of a blessing for me. She just make the trip to the salon a great experience. She is very professional, knows how to cut hair and does not make mistakes that will make you feel bad for few days, a week or even a month.
She is easy going and dedicated. Extremely happy with her work, skills and talent. You won’t regret.
Julio.

Lori is one of the best hair stylists I’ve ever been to. She really takes care when cutting my hair, and never rushes through it. She’s also really nice!

Avaria is simply the best. All of my friends both male and female absolutely adore her. I get the same feedback from everyone I refer to her. «My hair has never looked this amazing» is the general consensus. She Is truly A magician. I’m definitely under her spell.

I was scheduled with Avaria for a makeup service and she calls me at 6:15PM (my scheduled appointment time) to tell me she already left for the day. I just had walked into the salon after racing across downtown and paying for a taxi. Thanks but no thanks for me not being able to get a makeup done for my night out! Horrible customer service and the guy at the front desk’s response was «oh sorry» … Real professional,

Acabello Salon has been great to me for many years. But I follow the best! Kevin Carter is now at Smoke & Mirrors on Sutter, and so am I.

I’ve been getting my hair cut here for about 6 years now. Glenda is the only sylist I go to and it’s because she is amazing. I’ve never been disappointed with one of my haircuts. I’ve also recently been getting my hair colored and it’s just like an artist painting on a canvas. She is really funny and makes me feel welcome whenever I come here. The other staff are pretty nice, too. I definitely recommend coming here and letting Glenda work her magic.

I have long hair and a lot of it. It can look pretty flat and lifeless when left too long without intervention. Enter Heather. She was warm, listened to what I wanted and gave me a fabulous cut that brought out my hair color nicely. I’m in the process of growing my hair out a little more but would definitely see Heather again!

If you’re looking for a great stylist and colorist, Glenda Darling here at Acabello is it. I moved here and tried 3 people before her. She’ll listen, and suggest, and not let you walk out of there without looking amazing. She takes into consideration your style, lifestyle, everything. Ever since I’ve gone to Glenda I get consistent compliments on both the color and style. Love her!

I really like this salon only because of Kevin Carter. He is super nice and down to earth. He will tell you whether or not a haircut will work with your face frame. And he will do his best to do exactly what you want and make it look nice on you. Some of the other customers here are super snobby and it’s a turn off for me but I love the way I feel when I leave this salon. I never leave feeling disappointed with any service I get from him. I strongly recommend Acabello Salon. They do an excellent job. It’s worth the expensive price tag!

This revue is for Wade Lockwood. I started going to Wade almost 25 years ago in Santa Cruz. I have been faithfully following him around for 19 of those years. I will not let anyone else cut and color my hair. Wade has always been the bomb. He would c &c my hair according to what was going on in my life and made sure my cut went with my age over the years. In 2006 I was put in the hospital for a month. I called wade a few days before going home and he walked to the hospital and did my hair right there in my hospital room and wouldn’t let me pay him! He has held all 3 of my babies within a month of their birth. My 22 year old daughter just told me she’s not letting anyone cut her hair anymore, she just wants to go to Wade. I have not had my hair styled or colored professionally for 6 ½ years. Except when I chop on it. I need to stop spending $$ on my adult kids and go see my hair god!

I used a coupon and will now be regular with Heather.
HEATHER… does cut /​color with ease & style and is done before you need a touch up… New to SF @ a salon that is elevated, no walk ins, no website, calling for an appointment is a must.
Clearly a confident artistic professional. The Salon is relaxing in a great location.
Go to… HEATHER… as the kids say she is «awesome», though the kids likely say something else by now.

Just redeemed a Bloomspot coupon with Heather. Cut, highlights and base color. Let me just say it: Heather gives great hair. All of it! And she’s the loveliest person to spend the time with. AND, you don’t have to spend all day. She’s talented and efficient. Knows how to do her thing. I usually use coupons for hair services and move along. This time I’ve found a person I want to make my «regular».
Top it off with a salon that is light and airy with a lovely front desk, plus it’s in my neighborhood. So a great hair person and a salon that’s both convenient and comfy. Yeah for me!

Anna Mita is amazing. She is truly an artist.
My husband is blessed with a nice full head of gorgeous hair. He is VERY particular about a lot of things — especially his hair. After trying out several ‘top’ salons in SF and being completely unsatisfied… he came home after his first cut with Anna, smiling ear to ear. It had been over 5 years since he had a hair cut and stylist that he loved.
I quickly booked an appointment with Anna, because, if anyone can make my hubby that happy — I knew that I would be equally pleased. We’ve been going to Anna for a few years now. She does such an amazing job that my hair always grows out perfectly — no touch ups needed, unless I want a different style.
Anna actually listens to you… and being a perfectionist, she takes her time to create the ultimate look that you want. She’s beautiful, friendly, personable, AND her head massages are the bomb. Worth every minute and penny you spend.
Abet, the owner of the salon is also super friendly and talented. :)

Go to Abet the owner! Awesome cut he did. The salon is so cute it’s up stairs so if you’ve never been before and trying to find it on the street all you will see is a small door.
I think I can finally say I found my spot for all my hair needs.

When I first moved to San Francisco… I was afraid I wouldn’t find a stylist that I loved. But then one of my colleagues gave me Glenda’s number and the rest is history. Prices are competitive for a SF salon and the location is cute and clean. There’s street parking and plenty of other shops/​restaurants close by in case you want to make a day of it.
Note — Glenda Darling is the lady to ask for. I’m sure all of the stylists are fabulous at Acabello, but she’s the one.
Overall…I love everything about this salon. I highly recommend you book your next hair appointment here. You deserve it!

I agree with Nancy Z. … Lori is «the bomb»… I have been going to Lori for more years than I care to confess too… suffice it to say that I now have completely gray hair however, noone knows it because Lori is a genius when it comes to color. She is the Stephen Hawking of hair chemistry!!! Her brilliance in regard to color formulas and her artistic and aesthetic brilliance is beyond compare. Additionally, she has a great personality and always a patient «ear». Lori is a shooting star in the «Hair Universe» and I am very lucky to call myself one of her clients.
Katherine C.

Medina is a master at cut and color and consistently consistent! I would refer any friend or family member to her without hesitation! She always bends over backwards to accommodate a request and creates incredible style results.
The salon itself has a relaxed and friendly feel and you feel pampered from the moment you walk in. It’s a lovely space looking out over California Street right across from Pizza Delfina off Filmore Street. I love this salon!

Thank you Medina for hooking it up!!! She gave me exactly the hair color and highlights I wanted. The highlights are blended very well and she managed to give my hair color some life without changing the natural color.
Very professional and nice setting in this salon as well, I would definitely recommend it and would refer all my friends to Medina.

Kevin is the best!
I followed Kevin here from Patrick Richard’s in Sacramento street. I followed him because after years and years of awful haircuts that made me cry, I found Kevin who ALWAYS does a good job. Not only does he listen to what style I’m looking for, he is also skilled at knowing what looks good with my hair type and face.