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Hair by Brian

Hair by Brian

Studio in San Francisco, CA

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (7 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 5 PM

Hair by Brian is run by Brian Fisher, an independent hairstylist who owns the salon and works behind the chair himself. Before he was a stylist, he worked as a salon receptionist and then for a hair products distributor, where he supported sales consultants and stylists. The salon serves both men and women.

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About

Hair by Brian is run by Brian Fisher, an independent hairstylist who owns the salon and works behind the chair himself. Before he was a stylist, he worked as a salon receptionist and then for a hair products distributor, where he supported sales consultants and stylists. The salon serves both men and women.

Pricing is hourly and gender-neutral, so the time a service takes sets the cost rather than the client's gender or age. The base rate is $95 per hour, and the final total depends on time, hair length and the finished style. Clients are told the price before service begins, and payment is due at the appointment. Consultations are recommended for first-time clients, who can bring photos of hairstyles they like. A consultation is free when a haircut is booked, and a small color consultation fee applies and is credited toward the total. A color consultation and patch test is free with a color booking, and a patch test must be done at least 48 hours before any haircolor service.

The salon lists a 2016 Wealth & Finance Business Award for best men's salon in San Francisco, Small Business Excellence Awards in the Men's Hair Salons category for 2016 through 2020, and Best Businesses of San Francisco listings for 2015 and 2016. The salon also describes itself as offering the best haircut and hair color in San Francisco.

Signature offerings include the Ultimate Blowout, the Brazilian Blowout Free smoothing treatment, which takes about 90 to 120 minutes and is described by the salon as formaldehyde-free and patent pending, and the 3-in-1 Molecular Mender, a treatment that takes 20 minutes or less. Curly and textured cuts such as the DevaCut and Rezo Cut are also part of the menu. Clients can reserve with a credit card, which is charged only if the cancellation policy is not followed. Same-day cancellations may be charged up to 50% of the service price, and no-shows may be charged in full. Straightener, perm and smoothing treatments need a non-refundable $150 deposit, which is applied to the bill, and rescheduling them requires at least 48 hours notice. Children are welcome only when receiving a service and accompanied by an adult. The salon is reached by BART or Muni at Montgomery Street Station, and the building door may be locked after 6pm on weekdays and on Sundays and holidays, so clients can call or text for entry.

Focuses on helping clients see their hair as a reflection of their own style and showing them how to maintain it at home.

Specials & promotions

  • Free bang trims between haircuts

    Free for clients between haircuts

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

The Ultimate Blowout includes a wash, deep conditioning, blow-drying and custom styling, priced according to the time it takes.

  • The Ultimate Blowout Price at booking
  • Smooth and Sleek Brazilian Blowout Free $350+
  • 3-IN-1 Molecular Mender Price at booking

Color services from new-growth touch-ups and grey blending to single-process full color and a combined haircut and color, starting at $95.

  • Color Touch Up - New Growth Only $95
  • Full Color - Single Process $95
  • Grey Blending Hair Color $95
  • Haircut and Haircolor $95
  • Color Correction $150/unit
  • Blonding Price at booking
  • Brow Tint Price at booking
  • Color (all over) Price at booking
  • Fantasy Color Price at booking
  • Glazing Price at booking
  • Men's Grey Blending Price at booking
  • ReTouch (new growth only) Price at booking
  • Sideburn Tint Price at booking
  • Smudge / Base Bump Price at booking

A color consultation with patch test, free when a color service is booked, and a general consultation, free with a haircut.

  • Color Consultation and Patch (Allergy) Test Price at booking
  • Consultation Price at booking

Men's and women's haircuts along with curly and texture cuts, all listed from $95.

  • Haircut $95
  • Men's Haircut $95
  • Texture Cut - Curly Cut - Deva Cut $95
  • Women's Haircut $95
  • Bang Trim Price at booking
  • Hair Dusting Price at booking
  • Precision Haircut Price at booking
  • The In-Betweener Price at booking
  • Curly Cut / DevaCut / Rezo Cut Price at booking

Balayage, ombre, highlights, lowlights, face framing highlights, Pintura highlights and men's highlight services.

  • Balayage Price at booking
  • Face Framing Highlights Price at booking
  • Highlights Price at booking
  • Lowlights Price at booking
  • Men's Boy-Layage Price at booking
  • Men's Bro-Lights Price at booking
  • Men's Guy-Lights Price at booking
  • Ombre Price at booking
  • Pintura Highlights Price at booking

Beard trims, conditioning treatments, and flat iron or curling styling.

  • Beard Trim Price at booking
  • Conditioning Treatments Price at booking
  • Flat Iron / Curling Price at booking
  • Bang Trim "Fringe Adjustment" Free

The Brazilian Blowout Free smoothing treatment, starting at $350, with the price varying by hair length and density.

  • Brazilian Blowout Free Smoothing Treatment $350

Permanent waves, a men's anti-curl treatment, and straightener, smoother or perm treatments.

  • Men's Anti-Curl Treatment Price at booking
  • Permanent Wave Price at booking
  • Treatment (Straightener, Smoother, Perm, etc.) Price at booking

Photos

  • Salon waiting area with orange sofa, plants and framed awards
  • Styling stations with black chairs in front of colorful mural
  • Wide view of salon floor with styling chairs and mirrors
  • Lobby with flower vase on Keith Haring table and mural
  • Salon entrance area with green rug and flower table
  • Shampoo stations separated by white panels, with mural
  • Before and after hair color transformation on a client
  • Before and after hair color transformation on a client
  • Back view before and after hair color on a client
  • Before and after short haircut on gray hair with business name

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.hairbybrian.us (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Brazilian Blowout Free smoothing, which the salon describes as formaldehyde-free and patent pending
  • DevaCut, a shears-only curly cut that frames the face
  • Pintura highlights, hand-painted curl by curl on curly hair
  • 3-in-1 Molecular Mender, a reparative and preventative treatment under 20 minutes
  • Free bang trims between haircuts and a free consultation with a haircut booked
Good for
  • first-time clients who want a consultation
  • curly and textured hair
  • precise haircuts for men and women
  • clients wanting highlights or balayage
  • smoothing or straightening treatments
  • clients who want guidance on at-home care
Treats
  • grey coverage
  • new growth
  • color correction
  • curly and textured hair
  • unwanted curl
  • straightening
  • bang upkeep
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Ombre
  • Highlights
  • Lowlights
  • Face framing highlights
  • Pintura highlights
  • Glazing
  • Brazilian Blowout Free smoothing
  • 3-in-1 Molecular Mender
  • Permanent wave

Products & treatments

  • Sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner sold as aftercare for the smoothing treatment

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