Public Barber Salon

Returning client here after years of trying other barbers and stylists for my super short to pixie haircut needs.

It's refreshing to see that many of the stylists here who I remember from 10 years ago or more are still with Public Barber. My memory of this place is that whoever I made an appointment with, I always left with a great cut.

Although prices have increased, they're still very reasonable for SF as well as the quality of the service you get. The vibe is also very chill and welcoming. My most favorite thing is being able to schedule an appointment easily through their app for either this location or the one in North Beach.

For my return visit I was craving a super short buzz cut. I hesitate with buzz cuts because my hair texture is kind of coarse and spiky and I can easily look like a hedgehog if I don't get a skilled barber. Alicia B. gave me one of the best buzz cuts I have had - nice and tight on the sides and back, and leaving enough length up top while shaping and fading all the lines perfectly. I felt ultra feminine despite having a severe style. I'm totally ready for summer - thank you Alicia and Public Barber on Geary!

What a badass visit I had. Daniel was my stylist. He was warm, welcoming, and felt like a longtime friend. He was invested in fun conversation while he hacked away at my long-overgrown undercut into a flawless, easy-to-manage fauxhawk. Then, he took me back to the wash area for a deep-conditioning service, and that was equally relaxing.

Well worth the time and money. Daniel's the one to request for sure!

I've been going to Sage for years, she always does an amazing job and my post-Covid haircut looks amazing! I was so excited I asked her to take pics so I could post a review.

I have fine hair (but thick, lots of it), and a cowlick on my bangs, and always go for a medium-long 1960's shag inspired layered look with slightly curved bangs and feathered pieces to frame my face. She's great at putting the layers in the right spot to help the hair lift, creating a shape that follows the curve of my face vs. being bottom-heavy and triangle-shaped which is what my hair does by default. She does a great job styling it with only a round brush and flat iron (which is great because it's something I am able to emulate myself at home).

I have never, ever had a bad experience here. I came in all wishy washy about what I wanted from my really long and super thick hair. Danielle figured everything out and gave me the shag haircut of my dreams, dealing with my cowlick and all. I lived in NYC and LA and haircuts like these cost 3X what you pay here. There's no pretension; no BS. Just a solid place with great stylists and amazing service. It was really a dream and I plan to come back regularly.

Great experience. I chopped off a couple of years of growth. Walked out looking dapper AF. Thanks!! It was a great experience!!

I have been a Public Barber client since 2014, and have been lucky enough to land with Sage Schofield as my primary stylist.

Although the price point initially brought me in the door, the service, amazing quality cuts and color, and my relationship with Sage have kept me coming back ever since. I've enthusiastically referred many friends and family members to her.

Sage is a curly hair master, and a gifted colorist. She always makes me feel pampered and well taken care of during my visits, and she is patient, attentive, and responsive. She helped me approach how to grow out and do just a touch of color for my wedding updo, but is also equally enthusiastic about a standard cleanup cut.

She and the Public team have handled the COVID restrictions with so much poise, care and professionalism. I give them lots of kudos for how safe and supportive they've been, opening up slowly and with client and stylist precautions in place. I hope many others find Sage and her team!

Horrible experience at this barbershop and will not be returning.

I spent 40 minutes on a bus and MUNI to my appointment just for them to tell me there was not enough time for my haircut and they would have to reschedule my haircut. I showed up 15 minutes early, but apparently they didn't have time for the appointment.

I should have just cancelled the haircut. I was unable to make it to my second appointment and had to cancel my second appointment. Apparently I didn't cancel soon enough and was charged a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the haircut ($55 in my case) Seems like a pretty ridiculous cancellation fee.

Oh and top it off they don't even serve beer anymore apparently which is half the reason i showed up in the first place.

I wouldn't recommend this barbershop to anybody.

Can't go wrong here. Great experience. Convenient online booking so you know exactly when you can get in and out. Excellent skilled crew (bonus when the owner of the shop has you in his chair). Prices very competitive with anywhere else in the city.

I woke up feeling edgy and remembered one of my girl friends had gotten an EDGY cut there I decided to give them a call. Luckily they had time for me and I came in for my transformation.

Lexi was my stylist and ultimately transformed me. I love everything about my new style and will be coming here more often.

Immediately after I posted my review I was contacted by PBS. They were very friendly and asked me to come in to remedy the situation.

It had turned out that the toner used on my hair was too dark and was covering all that beautiful color. Melissa washed out the toner, cleaned up the cut, and blew my hair out to reveal what she had originally colored; magical.

Thank you PBS and Melissa for hearing me and taking immediate action!