Green Twig Salon

I had my hair cut by Carla today for the first time and I couldn’t be happier. Everyone I met from the front desk to the other stylists were incredibly welcoming and friendly. I appreciate that they use Aveda products and although the salon is small, it’s comfortable and has a cozy atmosphere.
I love going to a salon for me time, I consider it a pampering experience and it’s important to me that I feel comfortable and well taken care of. Green Twig fits the bill. Carla was fantastic and I felt a connection with her right away. I had an idea of what I wanted and she also made great suggestions too. We were on the same page immediately and I felt very comfortable and confident that I would get exactly what I wanted to achieve — a trim of several inches with long face framing layers and long fringe. My brother’s wedding is this weekend and I needed something soft and pretty with shape and volume and she nailed it.
I am so happy with my haircut, Carla did a great job and I’ll definitely be back as a regular.

I’ve been getting my hair cut at Green Twig for about 3 years. I’ve had a few cuts with Jess, but a majority with Carla. I LOVE getting my hair done at this salon because of the phenomenal service. Jess was fabulous, and still cuts my mom’s hair on a regular basis. I switched to Carla on a date where Jess was unavailable, but both women are great! Carla is absolutely amazing at coloring and cutting my hair. I have a lot of thick, curly, crazy hair and somehow she always does a great job. I used to tell her exactly what I wanted with my hair, but within the last year a half, I walk in with an idea of a color and give her free reign; she exceeds my expectations every time! In addition, she gives tips and advice about how to take care of my hair using products or just techniques. Over the last few years, we’ve become really good friends and I always look forward to getting my hair done! If you’re looking for someone who is fabulous at cutting/​coloring hair, providing great conversation and just a really wonderful experience, Carla is your girl!

I just left the salon after my 5^th visit here and feel compelled to write my first Unilocal review ever. I have been seeing Alyssa since April and she has transformed my hair. I get frequent compliments about how I look great these days (and younger, I am 40) and it is because of what Alyssa has done for my hair! Somehow the combination of bangs, color, and highlights, all recommended by Alyssa, have made a big difference. I am thrilled. I like my salon visits since Alyssa is so cheerful, pleasant, and calm. We either talk or don’t, it’s very natural. And you can’t beat the free moisturizing arm and hand massage! She is also very knowledgeable about the Aveda products and talks to me candidly through the pros and cons of certain shampoos and conditioners. I never feel like she is trying to market any of the products or treatments in a creepy way, and have been trying out certain products with great results. I also have never had to wait for her to be available; she always finishes with prior clients right on time. Everyone at Twig seems nice. They are always helpful in getting me tea (Stash, no less). It’s pricey, but the service is excellent and worth it.

I had my hair done by Carla last Thursday. She was great. Really friendly, nice conversation, great cut and blow out and she gave me some good tips to keep my hair looking good. The salon itself has a very nice ambience. Relaxed and chilled. I was also surprised at how cheap the cut was. $ 60 for a cut and blow out. I have paid $ 75 plus is shabby looking places where the cut was no where near as good. Looking forward to my next cut here.

I had been to Green Twig once before and had a good experience but my previous stylist had moved so I saw Alyssa and had a TERRIBLE experience. Our appointment started 30 min late as she ran over with another client. I asked for natural blond highlights in my hair and ended up with RED highlights. The stylist in the chair next to mine even looked over and commented calling the highlights «burgundy». She was not very apologetic when I expressed my unhappiness and only had time to put a little product in to tone it down– that didn’t work well.
Needless to say I had to go back the next day and saw Carla who was amazing and was able to help fix my hair as best she could.
Overall the salon is fine but I would not recommend Alyssa.

I haven’t had a cut in a while, I was a bit nervous since I had a bad experience in the past. I seen Alyssa for a hair cut. She is friendly and attentive to my concerns about my type of hair. Plus they use Aveda products, which I love! I will def be back!

I used Green Twig as a great stylist changed to this salon from the Barber Lounge. That is how I found the salon, which is in my neighbourhood. I was encouraged as I’m a big Aveda fan, having used their hair product for 10+ years.
My biggest complain is that the salon is not kid friendly. It’s kid intolerant. If you are a parent, this is not the salon for you, as your children are «persona non grata». The salon states this on signs, so they make their position on children clear, but this isn’t convenient for a single parent.
When the stylist I use was out due to a hand injury, I had a cut with another stylist. The mens cut was bad. Bad enough that another of my usual stylists asked what happened to my hair, when I went in for a cut 6 weeks after using Green Twig.
It’s a little pricey for what you get in terms of cost/​perfomance. The salon aims to be upscale, but putting on the apron in the washroom seems to conflict that.
I will only consider using this salon when I am out of options. Not a good place for a mens cut, or for parents with children. There are far better options

I went to Megan cause Michaelyn was out ill. I really wanted to go to someone who could work well with curly hair. Missy assured me that every knows how to do curly hair. Sooo i booked the appointment with Megan. Megan was really kind. She has a very warm personality and I felt comfortable explaining to her what I wanted. She really tries to listen and allows you to express what you want. I thought she did a good job. I’d recommend her to others. And I’ll go back to her for the awesome color she did.

I have been going to Green Twig for almost two years and have been seeing Lindsay. She is not only great to talk to but a great stylist. I have gone in before just asking her to give me a trim, but yesterday I went in to get my hair cut short and it turned out great! She is great at suggesting different Aveda products that are easy to use and very effective! Thanks Lindsay!

I love this place, and Megan is a magician! I came in and asked for a subtle ombré, she and I looked at photos together and she had a good idea of what I wanted. I had certain expectations, and she completely exceeded them! Plus she is super nice. I’ve been seeing her every 6 weeks for the past 6 months, and I (and my hair) am very happy!

I’ve been to this salon a few times and it definitely deserves a good review. I am always greeted at the door in a friendly manner and then shown to their restroom/​changing room to put on a robe. Tea/​water etc is always offered (love Aveda tea) and a full consultation given each time. Carla is the stylist I see and I have been really happy with every cut and color. I always leave there feeling great!

My hair has been on Cousin It status (but without an ounce of It’s personality) for a minute. I went to Green Twig on a recommendation from a girlfriend.
And GIRLFRIEND (and boyfriend… whatever), lemme tell you, it was worth the drive out from the Town. The salon and the staff are friendly and welcoming. My stylist Yasmeen was warm in a very authentic way and immediately made me feel at ease. I think these things matter because 1) customer service that is genuine is increasingly rare in SF, and 2) for your hair, you want someone with whom you can be honest and in whom you can trust. AND IN YASMEEN I TRUST.
An Aveda salon is an experience from the head massage to the green products they use. Yasmeen gave me a zen-​inducing head massage and then proceeded to take time and care with my hair. My Cousin It hair turned into bouncy Cindy Crawford locks (I know I know… dated references… I’m a child of the 90s!) and immediately I had to change outfits and grab a drink but bummer… it was only noon. She asked for what finish I wanted which was appreciated. Often I get finishes that look ridiculous on me or take me so far from what the new haircut actually is that I don’t get a sense of the cut until I wash it out. Not so in this case. She also gave me really practical advice about cutting my hair short which I’ve been plotting for a year but didn’t have the guts to do. She helped me think through it so it would be feasible.
This is a small point but it meant a lot to me; when my layers grow out, I get the dreaded shelf which is one top layer of hair and then one much longer layer. It just kills any effort to make hair look good. I asked Yasmeen if that was typical of layers or was it the fault of the stylist. She gave a generous answer that respected former stylists but also made it clear that no, layers do not equal shelf. To me, that instance showed Yasmeen is a professional who is conscientious about her craft.
Can’t wait to go back and start working on that short hair a la Linda Evangelista (another good 90s supermodel reference for you!)

I was looking for an Aveda concept salon in the Bay Area. My previous color and cuts had been done in Reno, Nevada. After experiencing Aveda color, I realized what a superior product it was and how the color is rich and my hair condition is superior to other products used on my hair.
Megan, one of the color specialist at Green Twig is excellent. She spent a lot of time, with me asking about my expectations, and the results showed that she not only listened but totally knew her color. I also had a trim and look forward to my next appointment. My hair looks great. Thank you.

Visiting from out of town for a month, I needed a touch-​up of my hair color. I was not only able to schedule an appointment within 24 hours, but the people at Green Twig contacted my stylist at an Aveda salon in Swarthmore, PA and got a copy of the color formula.
I was welcomed warmly when I arrived and taken almost immediately. The stylist, Yasmeen, was delightful. She was both conscientious and a joy to chat with. She spent an entire 90 minutes with me during which she applied the color; gave me a hand and arm rub while the color set; shampooed my hair in a way that included a vigorous head massage; and styled my hair when it dried.
I appreciated the attention and conversation, as well as the results. She and Green Twig earned the full 5 stars from me because of this and because of how pleasantly surprised I was by the way they went the distance for a one-​time client. (On the other hand, I guess I won’t be a one-​timer; I will be sure to go back next time I’m in the Bay Area for an extended period of time.)

I’ve been going to Green Twig for around 6 months now.
The first time I went, I got an amazing long bob cut from Lindsay. It was perfect for my face, and I got compliments from everyone I knew. I went to Lindsay a few more times and loved my cuts, but unfortunately, she left the salon.
I went to Sofia once, and didn’t get the cut I wanted. I got a more angled cut and didn’t feel she took the care to make sure the cut was even.
I emailed to express my disappointment, and the owner, Dana, emailed me back. She offered to fix my haircut and I accepted. When I went for my follow up appointment, Dana was amazing. She took time and listened to what I wanted. I like my new cut better than the first one, plus she gave me a bag of products that I’m still loving.
On a side note, the salon is really committed to green practices, which is surprisingly hard to find in San Francisco. The people are always nice, and the atmosphere is pleasant. They offer you tea or water while you wait, and are generally fabulous. Overall, a great experience!

My first visit here, as I was following Jessica from another salon she worked at before. LOVE. the salon is super cute, and easy to get to from BART (like a 4 block little walk). The scalp massage is fantastic! Jessica, as always, did a phenomenal job cutting my haircut, even tho she was apprehensive at first (I went from pretty long hair to REALLY short). Everyone else at the salon was great and friendly, a plus. I will definitely be returning!

I simply LOVE this salon. Each one of the staff are super friendly and nice. I have cut and dyed my hair couple times and I have loved the results each time.
Missy did my hair and makeup for my wedding. She made me feel the most beautiful bride ever. I am so grateful that Missy crossed my way and made my special day even more memorable.
Michaela does a great job cutting and highlighting hair. She is very patient and she always listens to the client in order to do the best job possible.
I can’t go anywhere else, Green Twig is the best!

I recently had my hair cut by Kristen at green Twig. I have to say that I felt 10 years younger after walking out of the salon. All my friends commented on how good I looked. The service was cheerful and the end result visionary!
I whole heartedly recommend Kristen and the people at Green Twig Salon.

An amazing salon with amazing talented hair-​artists :) AND with a green conscious. a true triple win.
I have been a devout Green Twig client since moving down the street from the salon in 2011. Checking them out on a whim, it was the exquisite scalp and shoulder massage they give you using amazing smelling and good-​for you AVEDA products that really hooked me on indulging in (weekly ((I’m not ashamed!!)) shampoos and blowouts on my jew-​fro.
Seriously scared about who can cut my long curly jewish hair, the girls Jessica and (Meghan– I think) were SO GRACIOUS about making sure to ask me about exactly what I wanted, and really took their time pulling it off.
The salon is really cute, with organic style like all natural, non toxic paint, and basically a ‘good for you, good for the earth’ sort of ethic, that is not ‘hippie dippy’ at all, but super duper classy and chic. The stylists can pull off anything, from something like a formal, elegant whispy romantic bridal updo (I saw yesterday, and it was so beautiful); to color treatments, to my standard layer-​y long curly hair blowout/​cut, to creating a ‘hair mermaid’ for a ‘save the ocean’ fashion show.
So cute, so talented, and so ethical!

I live in Noe and was intrigued by Green Twig, which I passed often. I finally made an appointment and was set up with Jesse. I have been visiting him every few months and he really works magic with my hair. He always listens to what I want to achieve with my hair and has been helping me grow it out while maintaining a very cute cut that works with my curly hair. I appreciate that I don’t receive a hard sell of products every time I go in but rather get thoughtful product recommendations when it’s warranted. I’ve had a great experience following Jesse’s recommendations and my hair is definitely healthier looking than it has been in a long while.
Three cheers (and 5 stars) for Jesse and Green Twig Salon!