Top Cuts

Went here for Hot Oil treatment: They instead put conditioner in my hair. I let it pass because they had already washed my hair. I asked them to show me what conditioner they used and they absolutely refused. I had to ask at least 10 times and justify why I should be allowed to see considering its my hair and I am paying. They eventually showed me but hid the brand name with their finger! I finally manged to see it and it was some random unheard brand. Their attitude was more suspicious than the brand. Would have given 1 star but 2 star for being cheap ($ 30)

Friendly people who are open on holidays! They are fast and get you exactly what you want. I have gone there 3 months in a row. I love it! Just remember to bring cash!

Love it! I came here for years and even got my bf to come here. My family also comes here for their haircuts. Pretty cheap haircut, but they do spend a lot of time and pay close attention to your hair and what you want. $ 12 for a mens hair cut, which is cheaper than a lot of places. They ask you how you want your hair, how you want your side burns, etc. Very attentive. There’s 2 hair stylists: Mandy and Karen. Both are very good. I never left here hating my haircut. They have amazing straighteners that they got from HK or Korea and it even made my hair shinier as I left the salon. I’ve even bought some of their hair product on display!
Cash only btw!

I just moved to the Sunset recently, and this was my first haircut in the neighborhood. Good value, quick and efficient, but also attention to detail. I felt like the woman cutting my hair (unfortunately forget her name) was paying close attention, and the final result looked good.
I will be back!

I’ve been getting my hair cut at this salon for over 10 years now. When I first started going here it was owned by a really nice older lady named Lisa. When she was ready to retire, she sold it Mandy and Karen who apparently worked together at another salon just down Irving and decided to start something of their own. Mandy and Karen taking care of me and my family now for about 5 years! I live in Marin and still go to them to get my haircut when I’m in the city. They are that good! And let’s not forget my most important measure… value! $ 12 for a men’s cut, $ 18 with a shampoo. I’m not sure what women’s cost, but I bet it’s not nearly as much as some of the places downtown or in Pac Heights!

I’ve been going to Top Cuts on Irving near 19^th to get my haircut for some time now. I have written Unilocal reviews for more expensive places. This is a cheaper hair salon. I am not always happy with my haircut. I only get my haircut when it is too long, so I usually just want a trim.

My go-​to hair salon! I’ve been here for both hair cuts and prom styling! My mom also loves this place. Karen is very efficient and structured. Mandy is more creative and flexible. Parking on Irving is a pain, so try to go to the resident areas ! They take appointments and it would probably be best just to ensure that you have a spot but I’ve walked in several times without appointments and they take me right away. I’ve waited a maximum 15 minutes. Message me if you want more advice if they are a good place on an exact hair style you wish to achieve! because I understand not every salon can help achieve the ideal look you seek :)

For about 12 bucks this is a good place to come in for a men’s haircut. My only complaint and the reason I’m taking out one star is because in the afternoon the wait
can be long and the guy who cuts the hair isn’t that great. Other then that, the place is overall pretty good.

My hair cut was ok but at the end Mandy said «oh, your hair’s curly huh, kinda wavy» after my hair was already cut! I fear for if I was getting more than a trim. Maybe it would have been ok if I spoke chinese, but I don’t =/.

I’ve been getting my haircut since new owner, Karen, bought this place last year. Karen’s been cutting my hair (basic cut for Asian guy) for past 15 years. She’s friendly and hasn’t really disappointed with my haircut. I’m giving 4 stars for combination of loyalty, service, decent cuts and good price. Can’t really ask for more.

$ 12 for a women’s haircut. Doesn’t include a wash.
Speedy, fast. Karen cut my hair in about 15 – 20 mins. There’s the smallest TV in the world on the cutting dresser which you can watch.

Today I decided to get my hair trimmed before my weekend in Vegas. I went to Top Cuts before and I remember liking it so I came in for my second time. I have been trying to grow my hair out for a while now so its been quite a while since my last visit…
I called prior to coming, but apparently I called the wrong salon. I saw a lady that I haven’t seen before there confused when I told her that I had made an appointment. She was dying an older mans hair and I was just about to back out since I didn’t remember her face using the man as an excuse that I didn’t have time to wait… When I asked her how much longer she told me just 5 min…
In my head I was thinking…“I don’t think she’s the lady I went to… is she? I don’t remember her having red hair. should I go? I don’t have time to wait for her.” Then before I knew it she was done with the old man… I saw her just comb his hair over and snip some hair off the top. thats it. Before I knew it my ass was on the seat.
I had a picture to show her… I tried to make a conversation and she just smiled at me… on top of feeling nervous I realized that there was a language barrier… I felt my face getting hot…
So instead of the somewhat complicated hair cut I wanted I asked for a trim and face layers… RIGHT when she took out her wet bottle and sprayed me I knew I had the WRONG LADY. I closed my eyes… BiG MISTAKE… I heard a RAZOR go through my hair… I’ve been RAZORED before and it RUINED my hair. I should’ve stopped her, but I didn’t know how to stop it without coming out with a crap haircut. Sadly, I just sat there as I saw all my hair fall to the ground… There shouldn’t have been that much hair on the ground…
I’m sure she saw the sadness in my face… that I was unhappy with my haircut… so she says «your hair so thick you should want it to be thinner or permanently straighten…» I told her that I had bought the SEDU and that it straightens and protects my hair really well… It was as if she didn’t hear me at all. she kept on pushing me to buy the straightner at the store… thats when I knew that she didn’t even understand me. I kept on telling her «oh no I have one already» and she just kept on going… at that point I just wanted to pay and leave…
You know what’s sad? I wanted to be so nice that I didn’t say anything. if I could go back in time I would’ve told her not to use the razor… or just not come at all…
After reading the reviews I realize that I had went to Tina before… If I do decided to get my haircut there again I am ONLY going to TINA.

I’ve always been a fan of Karen… now going on 6 years. She really cares for what her customers think and wants. She does have a bit of a more conventional style, but adds a bit of her own flair on the cut too. Overall, I’ve always been happy with my cut, and I don’t plan on going anywhere else!

Walked in at about 10:30am on a Wed., and got my hair cut right away.
A pretty good haircut for a great price. I always want my hair cut more punky than it turns out, and this place was no different. Ended up looking rather conventional, but MUCH better than when I came in, and, I have to say, much better than my last $ 60 hair cut.
What was Great about the place is that she (Karen) had no problem giving me a men’s cut, and showed me the book to look through… no comments about making me look pretty with something else. Also, she didn’t fill up the time with small talk, so I could just relax, and she was really fast.
I’d recommend the place, and I’ll probably return for my next cut. I’ll just have to be more specific about how I want it.

I left this place in tears.
DO NOT GO HERE FOR COLOR. I went here on a Thursday and saw Karen for highlights, showed her a picture of me from 1 year ago and said can you do this, and she said she could.
I don’t believe she went to schooling for hair because she did a horrible job. My hair is ruined. The highlights start an inch away from the roots, it looks like i got a bad highlight 6 weeks ago… not a few days ago.
I have no idea how she cuts, i left the salon in tears, half wet and without paying because she felt so bad. Do not go here for color.
You get what you pay for…

The first time here I got a haircut and left a happy customer. The second time I got a cut and color and now it’s my salon of choice! Karen was my stylist and she did a thorough job of helping me choose a color. The rest of the process was standard procedure (standout was the hair wash and massage… pure bliss.). Then she dried my hair, straightened with an iron (which I thought was out of the ordinary) and dry-​cut.
Total was $ 55 for color and $ 10 for cut. The atmosphere was friendly: the guy next to me drove up from Stanford and brought his friend. Lots of locals come in and chat with the stylists. I’d definitely come back!

I highly recommend this place. I get my hair cut by Karen who is extremely nice and does a good job cutting my hair. She actually cuts the top of my hair using her hands instead of just swiping the razor across the top of my head like a lot of haircutters do. The price is only $ 11 + tip so it’s much cheaper than many other places. While they accept walk-​ins, I’d call in early and make an appt because they can get busy quickly.

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Karen close to 10 years now. She use to work at salon de hong kong down the street, and now she has her own station at Top Cuts.
I drive 50min, pay $ 6 toll, and $ 4 a gallon gas to get my hair cut by her. People may say that’s crazy, but that’s better than getting a crappy hair cut that you have to live with for two weeks.
This review is purely on hair cut.

My friends just don’t believe me when I say that I get my haircut for $ 11. They pay something like $ 30 in The Castro! Yet our hair looks exactly the same. This place gets 5 stars for the great prices, the friendly service and the great job they do. I get my hair cut by Mandy. She’s great.

$ 11 haircuts, and they do a good job. I live in the neighborhood, and walked in one day and met Kim, who is great, she always has some story to tell, and is bubbling with energy.
Kim, who had been there for 18 years, recently moved down the road to Salon De Annie at 1289 21^st Ave, right down the street, so if you’ve been going for Kim and wondering where she is, it’s not far away!