May’s Barbershop

Got the job done in a quick and efficient manner but wanted me out of the shop very fast

Good cut, good price, god bless. She suggested «medium» and I acquiesced. She deftly trimmed and cut short on the sides, and a bit longer on top, and I look FRESH, fellas.
Keep in mind, I’m not a dandy who wants god-​knows-​what flavor of the month haircut. If you’re reading the negative reviews, honestly, if you want some kind of hipster haircut why would you come to a small barber shop in the Richmond? Like, get a life, cheapskate, and go to your bougie-​ass salon in the mission or wherever. Peace out!

I decided to visit here after so many positive reviews on Unilocal.I read the warnings from the other low reviews but I thought they were just picky about their haircut and I was trying to avoid the long lines at Dick’s.
Asked for a simple 1 fade on the sides and the a little off the top. When she ran the clippers through my hair for the first time and almost an inch came off, I knew I was in for a long haircut. I didn’t leave because I thought «Hey 4 and a half stars, she must know what she’s doing I will stick this one out.» I should have left.
She used these old clippers that left tons of loose strands everywhere and she picked and pulled at the sides of my hair leaving it uneven, not looking like a 1 cut at all…
I am by no means a picky person about my hair at all, but the cut I received here was comically bad; it was the type you see posted on twitter as a joke when a barber decides to mess your life up.
Ended up having to go to wait at Dick’s anyways to get it fixed.

Worst haircut ive ever had. Asked her to trim my hair and taper with the half size tip and blend it with the top and she ended up cutting my whole head with the half size until I told her to just stop because I looked retarded. Will not be going back ever.

May is the best. I’ve been coming to this barbershop since 2000. Cheap, great cut– fun!

May has been cutting my hair for a couple of years now and will be for a long time to come. she listens to my specific requests and gets me in and out of the chair quickly, while being very reasonably priced. May’s is one of those charming little shops that remind me of old San Francisco, and I’m happy to give her five stars!

I’ve been coming to May’s for 15 years for my haircuts. Even when I moved out of the neighborhood I still came back for my haircuts.

Seeing so many positive comments here, you would think this place rocks. But sorry, not this time. By far, this is one of the worst barber shops I’ve ever entered in San Francisco. I had a very simple haircut, even had a pic shown to the owner. The result is nothing like the picture. Even without referring to the picture, the result itself is not even close to appropriate. When I washed my hair afterwards, I realized the hair is not evenly cut, especially at the area where the top and side meet (very messy). Only good thing: fade around the neck.
Interestingly, I tend to think it’s probably my hair type/​head shape that make the difference, after reading so distinctively opposite comments here. My recommendations are: give it a try if you happen to be nearby, considering its inexpensive price. But seriously, she did a very rough job.
And yes, the price is now $ 15.

An artist! She’s been cutting hair for 30 years and it shows. I was a little nervous when she only took one look at a photo I showed her and just started cutting, but so did an amazing job. I have a new regular spot.

Tucked away off of Geary next to a slew of 2 or 3 other hair-​snipping sensations. In truth, I was originally headed to Dick’s, only to see that it had closed early — so May’s it was.
A one-​woman show in a tight little spot. It seemed as if she was accustomed to servicing the crowd who were slaves to the weekday work schedule that made an appt. at Dick’s or Rick’s impossible before they closed shop for the night.
As I was waiting my turn, the nicest little family with 2 girls stopped and waved at (May?) through the window. They came in afterward, and left with handfuls of candy that the barber kept on deck. That was rad. Later, an older male took some candy too. His name was Kevin.
She answered her personal cell during the cut of the guy before me, which was kinda lame. I’ve always hated that, but maybe it was family/​an emergency? Hm.
The haircut itself was fantastic. She did this awesome spin move every time she had to go around the back of the chair which really nailed it for me. Took a lot of care and attention to my dome.

Having moved further away from my other barber and in need of a cut I decided to try May. I have a simple Caesar style haircut, short up top, sides 1.5 clipper length and faded. Mentioned what I wanted and thought it’d be no problem. Well May doesn’t seem to use normal clippers with various lengths. She used a cheapo buzzer with one length and proceeded to roughly buzz my sides. Took forever, not very thorough. Made it much shorter than I asked for too. The top was done ok but left my hair super wet and had hair all over me when done.
I’ll be going back to my guy in Parkside. Worth the trek and only $ 10.

Worst haircut I have ever received…
The line for Rick’s barber shop was a bit long so I Unilocaled to find other places in the area. May’s showed up with a lot of good reviews. She asked what I wanted, I told her just to take a little off… she proceeds to hack off most of my hair.
Not only was it waaay shorter than I wanted, it was uneven and choppy. I had to go to another barber shop afterwords to get it evened out. They asked if I had tried to cut it myself…
Never again.

Always great cut at a great price and she takes her time and pays attention to the details. I have tried a couple places after moving to the city and she is the best.

I remember I came here months and months ago and decided to give this place a review. When I came around the evening, I was able to get in without a waiting line like other places in the area (jackpot). The interior isn’t too big but that’s not a problem since May is the only person that works there. She was very pleasant and nice to chat with unlike other places where you’re stuck with this whole awkward/​silent trim and leave process. On my first visit, the cut didn’t really turn out as I would have though it would. It was a bit short on a medium length scale, which made it difficult to style my usual look. Or maybe I’m just spoiled by the more expensive places I’ve been to in the past. I think I might give this place another try next time when I’m on a budget again. Overall, it’s a good place for a quick cut.

I was nervous at first due to me have a barber I would go to every other week in LA, but since I moved a few blocks away I figured I’ll roll the dice. I have to say I am very happy with the results! I was lucky enough to just walk in and sit down. Very fast and clean. This just might be my new go to spot.

Just started going to May’s and I now am reluctant to let another barber touch my hair. May is friendly, efficient, and very accommodating of special requests. She can actually thin out my hair without pulling it out! Only downside is her shop is small and she’s the only one working. I always call ahead and always avoid going on the weekend so I usually don’t have to wait. The pricing also great! If you are looking for a solid haircut at a fair price, May is your girl! Just don’t be there when I show up and make me wait ;)

May is awesome. This is the bes bang for the bucks that you could get around the city. Sure, she knows how to cut your hair professionally, espcially men hair in general. Highly recommended

When I first started seeing May, I didn’t know what to expect. I love May. She’ll take last minute cuts and even has stayed late for me. My wife and I love the haircut she gives me. And, she is always interested in how we are. We started taking my son and she does wonders with him. I don’t know if I recommend her because then I’ll have to wade through the customers. Kidding aside, I think she is great and don’t forget to tip.

Really great cut and a really nice lady. But, I think they raised their prices to $ 15 for a men’s haircut. As much as I really like it and knowing that this is probably the SF regular price, I think I’ll go find a cheaper but equally good cut elsewhere. What more can I say, though? If you live in the area, get your hair cut here.

It was about time for me to write a review after 3 years of happy commitment between my lil man and May: Let’s go back 4 years ago when my lil dude was 12 moths old, nice curls but it was time so the stroller worked for the first hair cut after that no más! May is so nice and easy going, we always go home happy and satisfied, I’m glad to be the first mom reviewing this nice place!

After having tried many barbershops, and never being able to get a consistent cut I finally came upon May and I’ve been seeing her for my haircuts for the past three years.
I like to have a short haircut which takes some extra skill to make it look good with a widow’s peak, and unusual hairline shape in the back. She made it look great the first time, and ever since.
She is the only barber in her shop, which i’ve found is better than going to a shop with several barbers where you would always have to explain what kind of haircut you want, and have it come out differently each time.
I usually get a fade which is always clean and consistent. In the back she does a natural taper which looks expensive, and also makes the haircut last longer and look good longer.
Usually there’s one customer in the middle of their haircut when i walk in, and i’m next, or sometimes there’s no wait. I’ve been pretty lucky, and never felt the need to make an appointment even though i go regularly.
Great price
5 stars.