Paul Laxton

Paul Laxton is the best hairdresser in San Francisco, hands down. He’s incredibly unpretentious and kind– I feel really relaxed and un-​judged when I visit him. He also works with natural products that don’t do animal testing, such as hair dye that doesn’t burn your eyes or scalp. What I particularly love about Paul is that he’s the only person who can give me a haircut that I can bounce right out of the shower with and it looks great– not mullet-​y or poofy at all. I’ve had updos, makeup, and hair coloring with Paul– every time, he makes me feel more beautiful than I would’ve thought possible.
The problem with reviewing amazing people is that it makes appointments even harder to get, but Paul’s just too good a person to keep him to myself (even though I want to!).

Gotta love my visits with paul. I never know what to do with hair and what looks good on me. But he sure does and I walk out stylin!

The search for a talented stylist is over. Paul transformed my hair from blah to vibrant and I am so grateful! Not only is Paul a true master of his craft he is fun and easy to talk to! Just be prepared to receive lots of compliments on your hair :)

Called last minute and luckily Liz was available. She was really nice and patient, listening to how I really wanted my hair cut. Overall a good experience

I walked into the salon and said, «Paul. Make me look fierce. I want to look on the outside the way Beyonce looks on the inside». I didn’t provide other direction, except «I’ve seriously considered both shaving the whole thing and getting extensions in the past month» which was probably not helpful at all.
He gave me an amazing bob that’s light and bouncy and makes me feel so sassy. Asian girls, don’t be afraid of the fact that he’s a white dude – he did a fantastic job on my hair. Totally worth the $ 70 (I used to refuse to pay more than $ 35, but you can’t get much for that in the bay area)

I went to Paul for the first time last week — I’m new to the city and was looking for a new hairdresser. I had tried a few but had little success. I’m blonde and no one could get the colour right.
I booked a blow dry with him to try out. He not only did an incredible job but also brightened my hair by leaving in a serum for 5 minutes for free and my hair looks incredible.
Not only is he excellent at what he does but he is a pleasure to be around.
I’m so happy I’ve found my hairdresser in San Francisco for good!

Paul… well let’s see what can I say about Paul in the space allowed here on Unilocal.I’ve been coming to Paul’s aid for years and years and all I can say is no matter what is happening in my life, I always leave there feeling better, looking hot, and laughing the whole way through. he’s a GENIUS to say the least.
Run don’t walk to Bijoux to see him and get great hair that people will stop to ask you where you got it done. It happens all the time to me! I won’t let anyone TOUCH my hair!
Paul YOU ROCK! Thanks!

I just needed to provide an update for Paul & his fabulous highlights (on top of his fabulous cut & color)! He is a master at his trade and I will continue to recommend him to everyone I know!
He just moved to his new place at 391 Sutter St #308 and I’ve heard amazing things!!! Can NOT wait until my next cut & color!

Paul is amazing. He’s sweet, friendly and a total perfectionist on your hair — he doesn’t stop snipping until it’s finished. And to top it off, blow dry was included, which I’m not used to! I’ll definitely go back and refer him to anyone. First hair cut is $ 50, which was a surprise since I was ready to whip out $ 65. Go to Paul!

Paul is such a great stylist! I was visiting my sister in SF and decided to get a hair cut there. Went on Unilocal,and found Paul. His place is conveniently located near Union Square, so I decided to give it a try. He was cool and funny. It was summer this year, and I wanna cut my super long hair short. So, I told him the style that i wanted. Then, he started by cutting my PONYTAIL. I was stunned. Then he was like” do we need to sign a contract?” and smiled. I don’t know why but I was more amused than worried. My hair turned out great. couldn’t be better actually. I got compliments from strangers and friends, even the ones in facebook who haven’t even seen my actual hairdo!

A friend introduced me to Paul while I was visiting from New York and I’m glad he did! I wear my hair very short and he worked with me to find something new and totally cute. I am very pleased and delighted at his subtle creations. I still get a million compliments on it and it’s been several weeks. I also just had a pleasant chat and sit-​down in his chair. Enjoyable all-​around.

paul takes his time and listens to what you want. he is down-​to-​earth and easy to talk with. he provides top quality care to make you look great! i loved the nice and sleek hair afterwards.

Paul is AMAZING. SO I’m really picky with my hair and my looks, uh yes, like a normal fashionista. My boyfriend had found him and came home with a gorgeous cut (he has wavy super hot shaggy hair) so I thought, «Well, let me try him too.» I’m so glad that I did. Paul’s prices are SO reasonable for a salon cut. I got a cut, wash, and style in about an hour and a half. The salon is like, my dream steel loft with sunlight sunlight sunlight.
As for Paul’s fantastic abilities: He knew my current complicated haircut by just combing through it. He didn’t cut too much off since I like my length and he knew exactly how I wanted it, without me having to bring in a photo!
I’m not a talker at my appointments and he respected that. But somehow, I just kept wanting to talk to Paul. He’s intuitive with what you want & how you’re feeling, is gentle, and gives mad haircuts! We could be lovers.
He is so talented and I am impressed by his reasonable prices, seriously. I have been to all the high end salons in SF and never really found that stylist that had great talent and a good mojo that I jive with. But I found him! You should definitely see Paul if you’re looking for someone who will understand your hair and YOU!

Paul is God. With a capital G.
It’s not Supercuts, so it’s «$$$» pricey only in that you’re going to get a salon haircut. And for a salon haircut, Paul has rock bottom deals.
Love love love

I was referred to Paul by a friend after she heard me complain one too many times about the pricing at diPietro and other «high end» salons in th city. I tried Paul out and was THRILLED; same quality without the attitude or tragic pricetag! He has been cutting my hair for ~2 years and even cuts my husband’s hair! He is very confident and really listens. He encourages me to take risks w/​my rather boring hair but supports me when I need to be boring (i.e. for my wedding). His rates are really fair and his work is always excellent. He has a great attention to detail and is always willing to touch things up if/​when needed (i.e. 2 month bang trim). I highly recommend Paul, especially for those who feel they’re in a bit of a rut — he’ll get you out of the rut without giving you someone else’s haircut.

Paul is definitely as good as it gets! My whole life I hated my hair — until I started going to Paul. He listens to what I want, makes great suggestions, and I always walk away looking stylin! His new Salon is beautiful, too!

I’ve been going to Paul for a few years now. It took me a long time to find a consistently good stylist who really cares about what he’s doing.
Cannot recommend him enough!

I don’t get anything beyond a wash and cut, but believe me, even such a simple request can sometimes still get botched.
Paul, however, gets it right every time. I’ve seen him three times now and will continue going to him until either I move or he moves :) He really listens to what you want, makes suggestions when necessary, is down-​to-​earth but really talented. My friend has been going to him for years and she and I are opposites: I’m a talker and she’s not. We both love him and he does great hair!
Another great service is his REALLY EASY online appointment system. I’ve made it into a Tiny URL just for you:
PROS:
–great listener/​customer service
–talented stylist
–reasonable prices ($ 65 haircut!)
–easy access from BART/​MUNI
–easy appointment booking
CONS:
–none

It doesn’t get better than Paul. Before I started going to see him, my hair had a mind of its own. It has a texture somewhere between straight and wavy and, regardless of which products I would use, it was impossible to control. Paul took my crazy hair and made it beautiful and incredibly manageable. It even looks great air-​dried now. I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He’s also one of the nicest people you’ll meet and his new salon is very chill.

Paul is super-​wonderful! I first came to him through a recommendation from a friend. I was specifically looking for someone who was a great colorist and in Paul I most certainly found that! He is exactly what I look for in a hair stylist: fun, does an awesome job and totally knows what he’s doing.
AND (dun-​da-​da!) he just moved to a new salon that is BEAUTIFUL. It’s a cool loft-​style place and it’s totally chill and comfortable.
Paul is grrrrrrrreat!