Spoke & Weal

So it was my first time going to spoke and weal so it was free and the person who did my hair her name was Jenna and she was so nice and she even gave me a free head scrub

Wow! What a treat and an awesome experience.
My son recommended going to Christy when I mentioned I needed a haircut while on a business trip to San Francisco. At first it seemed the salon was «out of the way», but with ample parking and away from the crowds, I understood the draw to the salon. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, making me feel right at home! Cristy was great. She took the time to really understand my needs, assessing my hair and offering suggestions. Once she started, I could see her technique was different than what I was used to, and the results were spectacular. If you want a salon you can call home, this is the place. Thanks Christy!

I love this place. Travis is the best! Always come out of there looking fabulous. Great stylist and colorist. He takes the time to understand what you want and to give you the best cut/​color you can have.

One of the best salons I have been to in San Francisco!
Carly has helped me style and maintain a new short haircut. I was initially nervous to chop off my long locks, but she made me feel at ease and gave me a fantastic bob that even looks great as it grows out!
Melissa is a wonderful colorist, taking me from dirty blonde to dark brown.
I trust both of these ladies with any look I want to try out. I couldn’t recommend them more!

Jenna gave me the most perfect haircut, and Teddy gave me exactly the highlights I wanted, but couldn’t describe. I’ve always been afraid to go to a new hair salon because of horror stories regarding botched color, or too much length being taken off. I always feel safe and taken care of at Spoke and Weal! Jenna asked me every few minutes how I was feeling about length, and Teddy asked me a ton of questions before even starting highlights, so he was sure we were on the same page.

Way too expensive for my color job. And my colorist never checked the foils to make sure they were even done — how was that possible? I was handed off to a friendly assistant who then glazed, washed my hair and blow dried it. At one point, I had two assistants blow-​drying my hair — that was weird. There’s plenty of other salons in the city that can do just as good of a job but for much less.
$ 250 for highlights only + $ 50 tip.
Won’t be back.

This was the first time I’ve been to Spoke&Weal and it was wonderful!
When you walk in, they immediately offer you tea or water which was a treat. As I waited, I was also offered a t shirt so that no hair would get on my own. I waited for just a few mins. and my hair stylist assistant sat me down at the chair and gave me a nice head massage with some oils (I’m so sorry I don’t remember her name!) she also did my cleanse and conditioning which was amazingggg.
I made my appointment with Jenna (since all her reviews were so great) and I honestly couldn’t be happier. She made me feel so comfortable and didn’t push anything on me (cut, products, etc.) she worked with me, asking questions to make sure it was exactly how I liked. I left the salon feeling better than ever and confidant. I will definitely be back to see Jenna, and I hope her career is a great one!

I had my first appointment at Spoke & Weal today with Carly and I could not be happier with the results. I originally booked online with another stylist, but for some reason my appointment did not go through (I booked through my iPhone and figure that the website hiccupped because I was on mobile). They were very apologetic and accomodating when I showed up and they didnt have my appointment on file and managed to squeeze me in with Carly.
When I sat down I told her that this haircut was going to be a big deal because I wanted to go from my mid-​length (past the shoulders) cut all the way to a pixie, but I had never gone shorter than my shoulders before. She was wonderful with helping me figure out what the best styling would be for my face shape and when we settled on a general direction, instead of just chopping it really short from the get-​go, she gradually worked her way shorter from my jawline to ensure that the cut wouldn’t end up too short. Great appointment and great haircut, and she also offers free touch ups for short cuts like these which is fantastic. Loving my new hairdo and so glad I came here

I just recently moved to SF from Toronto, Canada. I was looking for a new salon and just didn’t want to go to anyone. Especially because I had very long hair and was going to do something dramatic with it. I surfed the net and I came across spoke & weal’s website and social media sites, which were pretty cool & it just seemed like the best fit for me.
I was a little intimated going to the salon especially because it was my first time. My experience was amazing. The staff was very friendly and very professional while I waited for my hair dresser. There is free parking and the salon is in a cute & safe neighborhood.
So now to the awesome Jenna White, she worked her magic. I told her exactly what I wanted and she was able to create something even better! I had very long hair and I asked her to cut off about 8 inches and to give me a trendy LOB. YES I was very nervous but she made me feel very comfortable and confident. This is the reason why I had to write my first Unilocal review.
I loved my blow-​dry/​curls from Abram he was super sweet. Both him and Jenna worked great together.
I feel confident to say I will definitely be back for my next cut! :)

This sunny, friendly salon with tons of free parking is a really nice space to get your hair cut. I have long curly hair that everyone thinks is straight (because it can be) — and Christy Dylo gave me a bouncy and flattering cut that popped up all the curls that I’ve been trying to accentuate for half my life. Though she had to chop off quite a bit more than I imagined due to damage from swimming and I think a year and a half of no haircut, I am so happy with my new style! THANK YOU! Worth every penny~ I’ll surely be back!
PS I don’t color my hair, but the colorists and other stylists had some of the most fantastic cuts and colors on their own hair that I wouldn’t hesitate to book a color appointment with them if that’s your thing…

This was my first time coming to the salon today. I found it via Unilocal because all the other places I really wanted to go to didn’t have availability for me today.
It’s a cute little salon in Russian hill, about two years old. My first impression was that I think I may have found a new spot. My appointment today was for cut and color. For color, I had Melissa who totally corrected the bad hair job I had just this last Monday. My hair went from blonde to super dark to now being light enough but not too out there. She was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. We chatted here and there, but I was a little occupied working from my phone. She made me happier with my hair and made it livable. Thanks, Melissa!
Now, for the cut. For $ 65, I couldn’t understand why it was $ 65. The girl who cut my hair was Carly. I showed her several times how I wanted my bangs. She did a few snippets here and there just kinda fix up the layers. The way she cut my bangs just totally threw me off. Just the way she was cutting in general threw me off. She kept asking me if I wanted her to cut more here or cut more there. In my head I was like, make it even on the sides, look at the picture I gave you! The bangs are a little better now from the not good bang cut on Monday. There’s a certain way some stylists cut the bangs from the top of the head and I was tying to explain that to her and even showed her the picture several times. So, why are you asking me and why am I having to demonstrate to you how it should be? I can’t say that this was worth a $ 65 hair cut at all. I can’t justify her just making a few snippets here and there. Should have been $ 40 if anything. During the cut I was getting so frustrated that I almost wanted to tell her jus to stop and forget it. I just let her finish. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a tad nicer than what it was before, but not for the price. The pic I posted was actually from one their customers that got their hair cut by Teddy. I wanted him originally by he didn’t have any room that day. The only thing I would come back for is to see Melissa. I wanted to love everything about S+W, but I just can’t especially when the only person that made me feel comfortable was Melissa.
Oh yeah, the front desk girl, not very friendly at all. I actually felt really uncomfortable and not welcome me by her. That is all.

Per usual, my hair suddenly sprouted overnight and became a tangled mess. I read that this place did dry cuts, which I’ve had excellent experience with in the past. So I booked an appointment online (which I love) and, lucky for me Carly was available to take me that night!
The salon: cute, small, airy, friendly and they use aveda products.
The stylist: Carly did an excellent job. As mentioned, they cut your hair dry. I like this bc it gives the stylist the chance to see what your hair is REALLY like before and while cutting it. It helps give precision and allows the stylist to give you a cut that moves and works with your hair. Carly is the most junior stylist, but fear not friends, you are in good hands! She seemed a little rushed at the end, but it didn’t affect my hair.
The Cut: My hair is superfine, but I have a lot of it and it tangles basically for no reason. We decided to chop off a good 4 or 5 inches. A stylist prior to Carly tried to blunt cut my hair, which doesn’t work well for me. She expertly thinned out my hair and cut layers «inside» my hair to give it movement. She kindly explained everything she was doing. She kept asking if I was ready for a big change and i reassured her my hair has been every length and it grows super fast so it’s hard to shock or upset me with a haircut. I can understand why she asked — not everyone is so laid back w their hair.
I think I found my salon folks! Looking forward to the next cut!

After living in the Bay area for five years and trying many different hair salons from the city to Palo Alto, I will hands down say this is the BEST salon I have ever visited!
After an entire life of never coloring my hair, I decided to have highlights put in at another salon in the city. It was a horrible experience and I left feeling like my hair had been completely ruined and would never get back to it’s original color. After hearing amazing reviews of Spoke & Weal (and specifically Teddy) for color, I decided to check it out. I was slightly nervous after my last experience, but I decided to go for it.
From start to finish Spoke & Weal excels at customer service. I was having issues with online booking so I called the salon and they were completely helpful and scheduled my service. I had a cut with Jenna before my color with Teddy. Jenna was amazing and walked me through the whole process of what she wanted to do to my hair. She completely listened to what I wanted and gave me a fabulous cut.
I almost don’t even want to write about Teddy and his amazing color, because I don’t want him to become TOO POPULAR! Teddy was out of this world amazing. He took so much time and mixed a couple of different colors and got my hair back to where it was before the bad color treatment. He is UNREAL! I can’t wait to go back and see the team at Spoke & Weal. I left feeling amazing, my hair looks natural, and I feel amazing about it.
The salon is small and funky, and Mona the salon dog is adorable as well. Really well priced for the customer service and results!

Five stars for Jenna at Spoke & Weal! I’ve been waiting to write this review for about a month, because I wanted to see how my hair cut would grow out. Jenna told me this would be one of the best cuts I ever had, AND that it would last for a long time. Lo and behold – I love it even more than when she first cut it. Those of you who know me know I always HATE my hair right after it’s first cut because either 1. I paid money for it to look exactly the same, or 2. I paid money to look at my hair (or lack there of) and start to cry. Finally, I can say, I have found none of the above!
This wasn’t even a hair cut. It was an experience. Jenna washed my hair first, then blew it straight, before cutting it while I was standing up. Yep, that’s right. «It’s easier to see how the hair will fall on your body,» she explained. DUH. Why doesn’t everyone do that? Long story short, I chopped off a good 6 inches of hair, and I LOVE the cut. Thanks for the awesome experience!

Carly is the best, I lived in SF for years and couldn’t find anyone who could give me the hair cut I was looking for! She nailed it, my hair is amazing now, I feel like I have a new head of hair! it was the most detailed hair cut she took such care when it came to cutting it, if you want a great cut GO SEE HER!
I’ll def be back!

I moved to SF 6 years ago, and suffered through color disaster upon color disaster, coupled with cuts that just didn’t flow a week later. And then I found Spoke and Weal. They make sure they get it right!
I love Spoke and Weal. This intimate and cool Aveda boutique salon, has very personable and talented staff. I have been fortunate to have first hand experienced exemplary service from all the stylists. Melissa, the colorist that does my hair understand color balance, tone and how to create a natural look. Having been to this salon over 10 times for color and cuts, not just in San Francisco, but LA and NYC– I have watched their very cool clientele come in, have a transformation, and then leave happy and looking better– self included! I have finally found a salon that listens to what I ask for, and actually accomplishes it. I no longer have to fret about what my hair might look like after its washed or the scissors are set down.
If you are looking for a salon, like I was, with products you can trust (AVEDA), expert stylists that produce the result you desired, and are on top and beyond trends– This is the spot!

ALL THE STARS FOR JENNA.
These folks are magical hair-​tamer-​cutter-​styler-​people. A++++ service and quality. Also for $ 65 haircut — that’s outrageously good for SF. So worth it there too! It’s nice that you can just tip your heart out because you feel like you got such a steal.
Being new to SF, I got a recommendation from a co-​worker on where to go to get my haircut. She told me this place and I was at first intimidated by their website and press, but when it comes to your mane, you should just treat yo self. So glad I did.
Jenna listened to what I wanted, how I usually care for my hair and what I wanted to do in terms of daily maintenance/​styling. Then she worked her magic.
She spent more than an hour cutting, trimming, layering, and thinning my hair. She said it’d last me a few months and now, two months later, she’s so right. It’s the best haircut I’ve ever had and it’s been so easy to handle.
They’ve sold me on their magic and I’ll be back forever more.
Thank you SO MUCH. Y’all are phenomenal.

On a general note: incredibly friendly staff who are always very pleasant to be around and the price is really excellent for the level of service you get.
About a year ago, a colorist ruined my hair. I was platinum and the colorist’s neglect caused massive breakage and irreparable damage to my hair. My hair, which had been curly naturally, now hung like straw. I cut off seven inches.
Eight months ago, I move to SF. I wear my hair up all the time because it is so damaged. I go to an established salon – where they proceed to make me the ashiest, most washed out I’ve ever been.
I do some research for the best blond colorists in San Francisco. I show up to Spoke & Weal three days later. My hair is really, really damaged and its ugly. And all I can say is thank god for Teddy. He understood that my hair was important to me and that despite how illogical it was, I wasn’t going to go au naturel. With his color mastery and his willingness to go the extra mile, we’re able to correct the color. Now, I go in for a root touch up about every 5 weeks and I get a few foils done, too.
Teddy is able to dye my dark, cool ashy roots into a light, warm blonde without using any bleach. Seven months, four dyes and a few cuts later – my hair is so much healthier. I get compliments on it all the time, I can style it easily and the breakage is finally growing out. I am so thankful to Teddy! I’ve already got my mom and her husband going there, too.

I can’t thank enough my co worker and my mentor Gladys Bou for recommending me to this amazing hair salon
I was amazed by my hair stylist Melanie
She literally took few seconds to understand what I want
She did miracle with my hair cut and I am super happy
She did exactly what I want
Many people do not even understand and i had hard time in finding a good hair artist in sf
Melanie you are super awesome
Everybody in the salon is super sweet and humble
Very neat and clean cute small studio
Worth spending your money here

Two words: MIRACLE WORKER.
That may seem like a bit much to describe someone I’ve only had a relationship once for two hours, but if you saw my hair before I came in to see Teddy, you’d understand why I consider him as such.
I had gotten my hair done by an extremely well rated stylist on the peninsula that received rave reviews around color. When it was done, it seemed awfully bright and brassy but I told myself that it had been eight years since I had done any type of color to my hair, and so perhaps I just needed to get used to it. The unevenness? Balayage wasn’t the cool kid thing to do back when I had highlights done, so I thought that maybe that’s how it goes and I just needed to get with the program.
The next day, all day long, I kept taking glimpses in the mirror and cringed every time. I decided to contact the stylist and asked if she could tone down some of the areas. But when she didn’t respond, I started to get desperate. I needed something done, and I needed it NOW. (Besides, I started thinking… if the original stylist thought I looked okay leaving her salon, do I really trust what she’d do to my hair next time?)
My friend hyped up Spoke & Weal, and told me I really needed to look into it. I gave them a call, and Teddy was available within the hour. DONE. I made the long drive up and handed my hair over to someone I had never met, had no clue to his background, but figured whatever he would do to my hair could not possibly be worse than what I already had.
And thank goodness I did! Teddy immediately came up with a game plan, and executed flawlessly. In the end, my hair looked exactly like how I was expecting it to look the first time. I left finally feeling like I didn’t have to duck behind a bush anytime someone I recognized saw me. The man is a hair coloring genius, and a super cool guy to chat with to boot.
A couple of reservations (not enough to knock down a star): my shampoo and blow-​dry was done by someone else who seemed a bit tentative and slow — she may have been in training. Also, this place is NOT for the weak of wallet. You will pay a pretty penny for their services. But I felt the results were worth it (seriously, my hair sucked!) and the high prices probably are what helped me secure a quick appointment, ha!
I may have to sell some magazines door to door to scrounge up enough money for my next visit to see Teddy, but I’ll do it because I’m too afraid to trust anyone else with my hair from now on!