Headlights Hair Studio

I had the same experience as Kyle. 60 $ for an average trim, that’s a little excessive. Not recommended.

Nicholas is AMAZING. I moved to the city recently and after having only one person touch my hair for 7 years prior, have been on the hunt for someone who does blonde the way I like it ;)
First off, I foolishly didn’t book an appointment and have under a week until a big event. Found him on Unilocal,called and was so lucky that he had had a cancellation.
I gave him the lowdown, he asked no further questions and I immediately felt like I was in great hands! He has the best stories to tell and time flew.
I couldn’t love the color more and I will most certainly be back:)

I’ve never loved my hair as much as I do now, after getting it cut by Nickolas. My hair is fine and naturally curly (though I straighten it for work) and I wanted a short and edgy cut that would complement my round face, work with curly and straight hair, and require almost no product or overall fuss. I brought in a collage of photos to show the look I wanted, and Nickolas totally and completely «got it». Almost every past salon experience ended in me walking out reasonably happy but feeling like there was something in the photos that hadn’t gotten fully translated into my cut but I just couldn’t put my finger on it… But Nickolas gave me EXACTLY the cut I wanted and he made it look so natural and great for my face. I actually feel as bada$$ as the photos I brought in! And I spent the least amount of time I’ve ever spent talking/​strategizing with a stylist before a cut! I’m actually still in shock of how easy it was for me to get the exact look I’ve wanted for years. Nickolas is a genius, and I would give him 100 stars if I could!

I went to Headlights to get a haircut, which was long overdue. The place was empty, and now I know why. I asked the barber if I could get a haircut and he said nothing, aside from turning his back on me. The receptionist — a passive aggressive gay man — said «can I help you?» I said «yes,» and asked for the obvious — «Can I schedule an appointment for a haircut?» The receptionist, then, went back to his iphone and played with it for more than five minutes before I left. I don’t discriminate against anyone. I wish Headlights would not as well. I live just a few blocks away, but I will never go back. I do, however, have an appointment for a mani and pedi right next door at noon.

Excellent service! Stopped in for a bang trim with no appointment. Hoping for luck, visiting from out of town. Jessica knocked it out the park. She had us grab lunch and come back in a few, when her schedule opened up.
Things I liked: good waiting area, great location across from juice and coffee, clean restroom, zero attitude. Good conversation too!
Jessica took her time and played with a few options. She got my vibe and made my bangs look super modern. Love them.
I wish I’d booked a full haircut. This is a gem of a salon. It’s not overly fancy, but that’s what I liked! Also she didn’t try to sell me random product, which was appreciated. Next time, girl?

What can be more relaxing and enjoyable then to have a haircut, color and very interesting conversation about the world, books or life with amazing Nikolas!!! He is an absolute pleasure! I love going to do my hair with him. I would recommend him to anyone in a wink of an eye.

Meh. Thanks for getting me in on short notice. However, it was rushed, didn’t really enjoy it. Quality of skill seemed sub-​par compared to other $ 60 haircuts I’ve received.
Won’t come back. No hard feelings.

Found my new hair stylist-​Nickolas.
I was in need of a hair cut, but afraid to lose my length. He really listened to what I wanted and did a great job. My hair is hard to cut and style and he did a perfect job.
Thank you! Great place too!

What an amazing experience! I was in dire need of a haircut and color, but was concerned about over processing and the maintenance of color treated hair while traveling for 2 months at a time. Jessica asked a set of questions to understand exactly what I wanted and made recommendations to ensure the highlights I received would be easy to maintain while on travel. Not only did she take the time to listen, but Jessica made me feel comfortable and was a great conversationalist. I love my cut and color. I will definitely return and would absolutely recommend Jessica to everyone.

Now that summer break is over and the kids are back in school, it’s time to get my hair the love it deserves. I have been seeing Nickolas for a few years and have been recommending him to friends since my first cut. Nickolas is sooooo fashionable!!! He has listened to my ideas and share his professional opinion without being pushy. I have loved every cut and have been able to style it myself even with my limited styling skills (:
Along the way, I also learned that Nickolas was an AMAZING makeup artist, as I was attending a wedding where he had worked on the bridal party. I was so very impressed and can’t wait for a special occasion to get the full glamour treatment!!!
Love you NV, you’re the best!!!

I have been seeing Nickolas for many years and he is simply the BEST! I happily drive over an hour one way to see Nickolas and he is well worth it. I trust him completely and know that I will always walk out with great looking hair. He takes the time to get to know his clients and gives them the cut and color that best fits their needs and wants. He stays up to date and educated in his profession/​art. Nickolas is professional and has a wonderful personality so your appointment is a fun experience too.
Headlights Hair Studio is in a nice area, is clean, friendly and welcoming. Owner is nice and friendly too. Atmosphere is professional and relaxing.
Head over to Headlights and see Nickolas if you want fabulous hair.

Yeah this is a good as it gets. I get great haircuts here. I have been seeing Nickolas for years. The ambience is great. The crew gets along well. Glenn, the owner is super cool and they all make you feel welcome. The location is in the middle of Hayes Valley across the street from a park and surrounded by places to eat, drink and shop. Its almost like a spa day. I usually grab a coffee on Saturday morning, get my hair cut, then stroll around for lunch and meet my lady for shopping. Highly recommend.

Nickolas = perfection. Just moved to SF and in need of a cut and color. He flawlessly brought my hair back to life and then some. Added bonus — he has an incredible personality and made the appointment even more fun!

I am no novice when it comes to knowing exactly what I want my hair cut or style to look like and likewise, I feel that when you are paying a lot for a haircut, the stylist better be able to deliver. After my long time hair dresser moved to LA, I went through a hand full of other highly recommended salons and hair dressers, only to find that many just didn’t want to take the time to listen to what I wanted and would make me feel like I should just trust them. Well, that obviously didn’t turn out so well.
The last person who cut my hair, I was hopeful would be «it» however, after the first 2 – 3 hair; cuts, I started to feel like that person never remembered any details about me, my hair or how I liked it cut or styled. After a year, you would think you could just ask for the same thing you had last time but alas, that’s only if you’re as cool as thier other customers who get hugs after each cut, while after each time you hand them a big tip, they just thank you and quickly walk off. Although, I would still go to them, I felt like I needed an alternate hair dresser just in case so once again, I took to Unilocal,only this time to find someone who was excellent at keratin treatments.
Alas, I found Jessica and on the day of our consultation, rather than just do a blow dry and style, I decided that I just had to know if she could also deliver on a perfect cut (you know, the kind where you don’t end up coming home only to notice one side longer than the rest or choppy pieces everywhere. taking off too much lengh etc.
Not Jessica, she patiently listened as I dished out exactly my vision of how I wanted my hair to look. I was so glad that she even came up with a perfect term to describe the kinds of layers I and so many other girls want but even after countless photos and descriptions, we still end up with a feathery mullet or when layers are cut to swing into your face rather than away from it.
It was so nice once she finished that I got compliments from people who never even noticed before when I had gotten a hair cut. After coming home and checking my hair, it was all still pretty even and my lengh was still in tact. Although, it still wasn’t the long layers in front that I wanted (since the previous person cut the front too short) she was able to fix it do it flowed nicely and blended in better.
Please, don’t hesitate to go and give Jessica a try! Bring pictures, give a lenghy description, don’t worry. she’s patient and good at listening!
P.S: or you could just make it easier on yourself and simply say.“give me that Victoria Secret Hair!” ;)

I love my hair! Jessica is fantastic! Be sure to ask her about the Victorias Secret Haircut. That’s what I received and my hair is getting compliments left and right! Jessica is professional, friendly and inviting. She takes an interest in her clients and what’s going on in their life. The space is also lovely and beautifully decorated. I felt at ease and enjoyed the whole experience. :)

I couldn’t speak more highly of this hair salon or my hair stylist, Jessica Saltzer. The entire experience was phenomenal. The salon itself is absolutely beautiful and has a very nice vibe to it. Not to mention it’s in one of the coolest SF neighborhoods with good energy all around.
My hair stylist, Jessica is adorable and a complete sweetheart. She was very accommodating and made me feel very comfortable and welcome. She is an absolute wizard with her hands; after washing my hair, she gave me the most incredible head and neck massage.
And obviously I wouldn’t give a hair salon a five-​star rating unless the haircut itself was perfect. Jessica really listened to what I wanted and cut my hair based off of MY facial structure, not just some popular celebrity haircut. Additionally, she used only the products that worked for my hair and scalp and thoroughly explained what the products are, consist of, and what they do to the hair/​scalp. She also thoroughly explained the method she used to style my hair so that I could repeat at home.
I am so glad I went to Jessica to get my hair done. I have finally found my hair stylist for San Francisco!

Found a great new hair salon. Jessica was amazing, she actually cared about what I wanted. I’ve really never liked a place so much that I booked an appointment that day to get my gf in. Great place and great staff.

When I came my first time to Jessica she dyed my hair red. I had a really really nice time with her, she gives amazing head massages and her ideas were really exactly what I needed. I came back two days later because I wanted it a bit more red, so without paying more she wanted to make me happy so she dyed it like I wanted it.
That’s great service and I was more than happy about the result!
I love my hair and I highly recommend her also for my haircut and blowout!

AMAZING.
I recently moved to San Francisco for New York and am very nervous when it comes to my hair! I first met Jess and Glenn when I stopped by the salon right after i moved into the area, they were so welcoming. After a few weeks settling in, I came back to visit Jess for haircut and highlights and had an incredible experience. She took the time to give me a thorough consultation and really ensured that I was getting what I wanted. This included, giving me options and taking time to explain everything. My whole experience was so relaxing and felt so confident to have her working on my hair. I also just had a awesome time talking to her– she is super friendly and fun. Everything about the experience was great and so happy to have found a great stylist! Thank you Jessica!!! :)

The top of my head looked like there was an explosion at a hair factory, so I came on over to Headlights.
I am so glad I came! Jessica took me right in, got me started with a wash and an excellent massage. After that, she listened carefully to all of my input and did an absolutely fantastic job. I haven’t had a haircut this great in a long time.
Lots of other plusses: I basically told Jessica some very vague stuff and ended with «can you use your best judgement?» You can absolutely trust her to make it look awesome. And everyone there is so friendly! I had never been and already felt like a regular.