Hairspace

From the moment I met Daniel Pratt, I knew I met my hair soul mate. It’s been 4 years and he’s indulged me in everything from going blonde to my current red violet/​merlot/​Cabernet Sauvignon color. He’s always honest about what the color is going to do to my hair and always trying to steer me in the right direction. The beautiful cuts are always the icing on top of the cake! I would travel anywhere if he were to ever leave me!

I’ve been seeing Daniel a little over 2 years now & he is incredibly sweet! I had been searching for someone new, after my previous stylist cancelled our appt but her next available slot wasn’t for another 6 weeks — well, my roots didn’t have another 6 weeks, so called Hairspace based on the great reviews
Daniel called me back that afternoon, on his day off (I didn’t realize they were closed). He said he wanted to make sure I was called back w/​in 24 hrs & we scheduled an appt for a few days later… wow — that’s so nice!
Right from the start, I knew I’d found my match — we worked together to determine the right shade for my current frame of mind… I’m an ever-​changing kind of girl & I like to mix it up when it comes to my hair color… although I have been on a blondie-​trend lately.
Since I’ve been seeing Daniel, I’ve gone from super blonde back to my darker honey-​blonde & Daniel has been able to make the transition without the coppery red that my hair wants to grab but I totally hate — he’s been able to tame the beast & all without bleach!
The Mr also started seeing Daniel about a year ago, so we can keep him in the latest metro trend… which is especially nice as his previous stylist kept giving him mullets
Daniel is extremely versatile & will bend over backwards to make his clients happy — coming in on his day off, rescheduling due to my last-​minute business travel… Daniel always does his best to accommodate & our visits are always such a pleasure — I leave there after hours of laughing & I’m re-​blonded to boot? Best «me-​time» I’ve ever spent!
Added to the fact he works so well with a variety of hairstyles & anyone who can keep the red tones out of my blondie hair & mold the Mr’s cowlicks into a modern, maintainable style, gets a huge 5-​stars in our books!

Daniela does a great job cutting and coloring my hair. She nailed my hair color on the first try and the color lasts longer than any other salon color I have used. Also, nowadays in San Francisco $ 50 for a man’s hair cut is a great deal. Daniella takes her time, asks questions and explains options to (clueless) me and gives me really good tips on maintaining my awesome ‘do (like apply styling cream to the roots and leave conditioner in for 3 – 4 min). She also has me sit under the old school hood dryers with the clear bowl that goes on top of your head while my color is drying and this seems to really help the color stay.
Daniella is sweet and really cares about her clients. Her haircuts and color are some of the best hair salon deals in San Francisco. I heartily recommend her!

I found Hairspace by reading this salon’s rave Unilocal reviews and met Jack Owen, a truly gifted, conscientious professional with amazing artistic ability. A Framesi color expert (check out Framesi products; your hair will thank you for this kindness), Jack has been an educator/​salon trainer and can answer your questions and, he does consults! From my desired outcome to a timeline, lifestyle, budget, etc., he laid out a workable strategy to rehabilitate my seriously fried locks (I’m ultra naturally blonde; fine hair; wavy; humidity-​stricken, chemically straightened, etc.).
Jack’s been my «go-​to» stylist for a couple of years and has earned my explicit trust in all things «hair.» Just put yourself in his hands and let him work the magic; he truly has an eye for the «totality» of you as a person, recognizing your hair should be an accurate reflection of your best day, your personality, your greatest aspiration, your transformative self, whatever it may be. Jack’s gift has been to empower me to «lean in» to my hair, and at times, myself, and make it all work for me, not against me.
The salon is immaculate, small and cozy and Jack provides undivided attention while you’re there. He’s always on schedule (a HUGE plus), a great conversationalist on a wide range of topics, and genuinely invested in his clients. And he runs a very successful, well-​established business. Other great points: Easy to get to (Market and16th Street); not too difficult to find parking and, it’s on the «F Wharves» line (when I want to enjoy the scenery and a bit of historical streetcar nostalgia; jump off at Market/​Noe).
Call him; you will enjoy the experience and you’ll meet a wonderful new friend.

I wanted to come back and give an update for the review I wrote 2 (!!) years ago.
Since my rave review, Daniel and I have formed one of the most important relationships a person with hair can have… a fabulous, dependable, thorough stylist and great friend
Not only does Daniel always take his time to fully understand what I want (and what my hair wants!) but he takes careful notes documenting each color and cut, developing a comprehensive «hair history.» Do you remember that fabulous cut you got about a year ago when you broke up with that guy or whatever? Daniel does! And he can artfully reproduce it, or come up with an even better plan.
It’s a gift to have someone you trust so much that all you have to do is sit down and say «I don’t know… make it better?» And he always does!

Daniela is so dedicated to her customers & making sure they have their hair exactly right!
I think over the past 2 months I’ve seen her like 5 times to get her help recovering my hair from a previously bad experience at another salon. In my previous review I talked about how she helped me get the color right, but after that since my hair had been so damaged by the bleach the other salon used I asked her about doing a Brazilian Blowout & she was able to do it!
First, we had to meet again to color my hair a shade darker because the blowout would lighten the color — & she knew this because she made sure to double check with the Brazilian Blowout company before doing anything to my hair. I really appreciated the ahead of time research & planning with me. She was very generous with the product making sure that it was going to come out right. She spends so much time on her clients hair to make sure that it comes out perfect.
Second, I went in again this week for a color touch up & to add even more lowlights because I guess i just couldn’t keep up with the blonde look — I was born a brunette and should stay a brunette haha! Anyways, again she took her time & offered me a great deal for being such a loyal customer which I really appreciated. On top of all that, I scheduled this appointment with her last minute because I realized time had slipped away from me and some important events were coming up & I was running out of time & she was able to squeeze me in.
Basically, the point of the story is that Daniela is great!

I came to Hairspace after reading all the positive Unilocal reviews and am happy to now be writing one myself! Daniela was the best. She really made me feel comfortable as this was the first time I have ever colored my hair. I wanted a really natural look, just a bit blonder on my naturally light hair – ombré. It came out exactly how I wanted! Love it. And I got to eat sushi from the neighboring restaurant during the process. Full service! Thanks so much Daniela!

Daniela is a color expert! She saved MY hair too!
I’ve tried several different salons in SF over the years from expensive high end ones to the secret finds recommended by friends. In three years I’ve yet to find a stylist that compares to the stylist I had when I lived in LA. This place is cozy and in a great location right off Market in the Castro. Nothing over the top fancy about it but also not sketchy which means you get a great cut/​color for an excellent price.
Daniela really takes her time to make sure you feel comfortable and understand the processes that are required to make your hair look great. I have no clue about hair and especially hair color so I always just trust the stylist and colorist to do their best. This has gotten me into trouble many times but now that I’ve found Daniela I can trust that she will take good care of my hair!
She took before and after pictures and even made sure that I went outside and checked to see what the color looks like in natural sunlight before I left. That’s usually the problem with my hair, it looks great in the salon and then later it looks orange or platinum blonde. Not this time. It’s been three weeks since Daniela colored my hair and it still looks natural and layered with different levels of color.

Jack has been coloring and cutting my hair since 2007. Jack is an amazing color artist and I won’t trust anyone else with my hair.

Walked in, waited for only 40 minutes (so I went suit shopping near by) and had my hair transformed by Daniela. She is amazing and actually taught me how to correctly apply product to my hair! «Like a sandwich». If you are looking for a hair stylist who will actually take the time your hair deserves, look to further.
This will be my salon from now on. 5+ fabulous stars.

Daniel is the best hair stylist I’ve ever had! As a client with very unique transitions of color, I’ve never had someone be so on point with listening and following through with my desires. Daniel rocks!

Again, Daniel did wonders for my hair color. I have had several compliments since I left the Salon. Thanks Daniel. See you again soon.

I’m 67 years old, have had hundreds of excellent haircuts in my short life, but Daniel is THE BEST. He is generous with his time to figure out what you really want and then he goes to work. He is highly skilled, articulate, kind, flexible, and reasonably priced. Is there anything else???

Jack is an expert in color and my color and cut are always perfect. I can not tell you how much I appreciate the work Jack does, I’ve referred many friends to Jack and they too have been extremely happy with his work. Jack is always on time (this is something I value), he’s professional, and most importantly he’s a great guy.
My hair looks fantastic every time I walk out the door, thank you Jack!

My color with Jack was, hands down, the best salon experience I’ve ever had. After a horrible consultation with another colorist in town, I went to Jack with my tale of woe, and my too-​dark too-​red hair that had been dyed so many times it was dull and lifeless.
I wanted to get nearer to my natural color, I told him, and I wanted to do balayage-​type highlights. It was a tall order. We would have to slowly do it in steps, he said, to avoid frying my hair. I was disappointed, but because he was so communicative, genuine and ready to accept the challenge, I went for it. He said he was sure we could get it to a place where I was happy, and he was right.
He was so helpful, explaining the processes in detail, making sure I understood what he was doing and how long it would take. After a few sessions with Jack, my hair was lighter, with funky strips of blonde at the tips. My fragile, curly hair was intact, not fried, and it looked shiny and new.
I highly recommend Jack, if you’re patient and you don’t mind having a few appointments for color correction. It’s worth it.
And also, if you’re a cat owner/​lover, get ready to trade iPhone photos. Chatting with Jack was always a pleasure, and he’s super friendly. A great experience all around.

I would highly recommend Danny as he’s is both efficient and personable. I am a regular client and am always pleased with the out come!

Last minute, I decided I needed my hair colored before heading out of town. I found Hairspace on Unilocal and called at 6:45 pm. Daniela was with a client but called me back within the hour to say she could squeeze me in if I could do 8 am, which I could.
She worked with me to find the perfect color and it was exactly what I had been wanting last time at a different place and did not get. She was very sweet and accommodating and if you like Lana Del Rey, you’ll like the soundtrack here too!

I found Daniel at Hairspace somewhat serendipitously, as i work at a mental health agency in the same building. when i first saw him for a cut, i needed a hair disaster fixed. another stylist at another salon had burned my hair with bleach and clumps fell out, leaving me with a near crew cut and several bald spots. over the course of 3 haircuts. Daniel masterfully coaxed my hair into a perfect pixie — he worked first to camouflage the bald spots, and once the hair grew in enough, he gave me an awesome pixie, with tiny tendrils around my face.
his haircuts grow in beautifully, and he is fastidious in his technique. i also love how he explains everything he is doing. oh, and he has helped me deal with some color corrections, too. the most surprising thing about Daniel is what he charges — a good $ 20-​$ 60 less than comparable cuts i’ve received at downtown salons. don’t let the small space fool you: he is a master!

I’m almost afraid to write this review because I’m afraid Jack will be so booked he won’t have time to do my hair but… Ladies and Gentlemen, Jack is not a color specialist… he is THE color specialist. I sent Jack a picture of Eva Mendes’ brownish red hair with blondish red highlights and he delivered! He turned my black hair into the same color as the picture I sent him, but better as he changed it a bit to match my skin tone. Not only that, he did it without bleaching my hair which is why it still feels healthy. He taught Color to Vidal Sassoon students and he is extremely passionate about his work. I will never go to another person other than Jack. Thank you so much Jack for transforming my hair and giving me more confidence. I’ve never looked better.

After many years of seeing Lisa at Urban Roots Hair Studio, it was time to find someone new (because she moved).
Daniel was able to accommodate me and gave me the kind of time, attention and quality I sincerely appreciate in a stylist. I came in with overgrown, unmanageable hair. I left with a really fun cut, that’s easy to work with. Really, really happy — look forward to continuing to see Daniel from now on.