Robert Anthony

Robert knows exactly what he is doing, and he is very thoughtful about everything he recommends (color, style, products, etc.). I found him through Unilocal almost 2 years ago — the reviews seemed encouraging, and I soon found out why. On my first trip, I even met a ciient of Robert’s who flies up from LA to get her hair done by him so felt pretty assured I was in good hands. I usually like to switch my color up slightly each time I go in, and Robert is always spot on with his recommendations — I always love it.
My cut always grows out really nicely, and I typically get compliments on my hair within the first few weeks of my visits. Robert also is very knowledgeable and up-​to-​date on the latest trends and products. He’ll recommend products as he sees fit, but never once have I felt pressured to buy anything, which has happened to me in other salons.
Finally — he’s just a good guy to chat with. If you are going to be sitting in a chair for a few hours for a cut and color, having someone who is friendly and easy-​going is important, too. Would and have recommended him to friends!

I’ve been coming to get my hair done by Robert for three years now. I’m a blonde and have always found it can be difficult to achieve the right balance of highlights. Robert has consistently exceeded my expectations, resulting in compliments on my hair color from friends and family. His salon also provides free WiFi making it convenient to work simultaneously. It’s true what they say — the hardest relationship to break is with a great hairdresser. If I ever move someday I’ll have to figure out how to travel just to get my hair done by Robert.

Robert is a hair whisperer. A true expert at his craft and a wonderful human being who makes sure that you’re 100% happy with the finished product. I go to Robert for highlights, balayage, color, and cuts, and he has *nearly* made me cry from happiness several times :)

I have been going to Robert for abour a year and a half for color. My hair isn’t easy so we had some bad outcomes and redos until we hit the right formula. I told him to write down exactly what he did and how long he did it so we could replicate it. We went along for awhile and I was happy with my result. I went in yesterday, two days before Christmas, to have my color done. He did the procedure differently and I even commented on it. Predictably the result was awful. When I e mailed telling him I was upset with the result his response was. ‘I’ll cancel your next appointment and refund your money”. I guess the refund is nice and I had no intention of going back to him anyway, but here I am before the holidays with hair I hate. He didn’t offer to correct it or redo it. To me a professional takes responsibility for his mistakes. If he had I wouldn’t be writing this review.

Love Robert! He does a great job on both cuts and color. Rather than rushing through it, he really spends his time. He’s done the best highlights I’ve received in SF, and at half the price. He is also a really nice person, so I enjoy the time in his chair.

Rob’s been providing me haircuts for about 10 years ever since I moved to SF. He is great and I’ve recommended him to all my friends. They are all pleased too. He really cares about making sure you get exactly what you want and is very accommodating w/​his schedule and time. If you’re in the need for a haircut Rob is a great choice.

Robert did a great job on my highlights and for a much more reasonable price than other salons in the city.
After patiently listening to me explain all of my concerns and requirements, i.e. «NOT too stripey – need to be placed all over the crown, NOT just on one part, lighter in the front without looking too light; he did a great job and I feel like he really cares about the clients’ requests and satisfaction in the end product.

The reviews are true — Robert is an expert stylist and lovely person!
I came into see Robert for the first time for balayage. After discussing what I was looking for, Robert understood that I really wanted to achieve a very subtle highlighting of my hair. He expertly hand painted highlights in – the effect is so natural! I am beyond thrilled with his work.
Post balayage, Robert game me a nice trim and made some subtle improvements to my style, explaining how he had made strategic cuts to highlight my prominent cheekbones. As someone who is a lifelong sufferer of extremely fine hair, Robert did an excellent job giving my hair life and body!
On top of that, Robert plays some awesome music in his studio and is a great conversationalist. The prices are right and the haircut and color were perfect. Plus I can book online!

Robert is a gem, I am so relieved and thrilled to have found such a talented colorist near my apartment. Rest assured that if you can score an appointment with him you will have wonderful conversation and even better hair! I will definitely only come here — I’m super picky about my blond hair and he was awesome.

I went to Robert yesterday after finding him on Unilocal.I was extremely pleased. He cut my hair better than my previous stylist in Fort Lauderdale that I had used for years. He isn’t rushed, gives his complete attention to each client and it is a relaxing experience. I will definitely be back and recommend him heartily.
Barbara T.

This guy. I can’t get enough. I was referred by two friends and have since referred any and all of my friends that need coloring. I’m a kind-​of blonde and get very nervous when it comes to someone touching my head. I could not be happier with what this man does. He does everything every other hair stylist in the past hasn’t been able to do — gets every spot, gets the perfect color, does a great job blending… I honestly can’t say enough. I hope he never leaves San Francisco because I feel like my head has finally found a home. On top of that, Robert is a just a wonderful person, down to earth, makes you feel comfortable, takes the time to get to know you and your hair concerns, and is incredibly organized. Couldn’t rate him higher if I tried to.

Robert is awesome! I found him 10 years ago and then when I returned to SF two years ago I was so happy to be able to find him again. He’s a great cutter and colorist and is always so chatty and friendly. Definitely give him a go!

Ok… all you blondes out there who need a tasteful dash of color but not some crazy, brassy head of streaks… Robert is your guy. I’ve been referring several of my friends his way and I hate to let too many people in on the secret — but he’s a color genius.
And is MUCH more affordable than other «specialists» I’ve found since moving here. Aside from all the hair chat — he’s just good people as well. You get a positive, intelligent and enjoyable conversation while you’re sitting in the chair… a welcome bonus!

I moved to the City from LA 11 years ago. For six of those years I flew down to LA on a monthly basis to get my hair done because I did not trust anyone but my old stylist to touch it. That’s how serious I am about my hair. One month I could not make the trip down, so a friend referred me to Robert. When I first met him, he sat me down, had me fill out a questionnaire and asked me about my hair goals! Hair goals!!! I am a very goal oriented girl, and NO ONE had ever asked me about my hair goals! I was hooked, and have been going to Robert ever since. He is always very accommodating, listens to what I want, takes his time, and then makes it happen. On top of all of this, his prices are very, very, very reasonable. I’m sure if I ever move out of the City, I’ll be flying back up to see Robert.

I recently got back in touch with Robert after a year having my hair done elsewhere. I had my first cut with him yesterday in over a year, plus a complicated coloring. He was meticulous in every aspect of the work, taking more than the allotted time to be sure the job was done right. His prices are significantly lower than any other salon I know of (except Supercuts). He now has his own space that is quiet and organized. I strongly recommend him for a great cut and color!

Robert is a truly wonderful stylist who I’ve been going to for about 10 years now. He takes the time to consider not only your hair, but also your lifestyle when he consults on cut/​color to make sure you leave with a style that you can maintain on your own.
I have to admit, I’ve ‘cheated’ on Robert a couple of times over the years, going to a few extremely expensive salons (the ones that get written up in beauty magazines), but have always come away disappointed. Robert has never disappointed. He’s given me amazing color — a warm gold-​fade-​to-​magenta ombré, and everything from delightful pixie cuts to long layers and bangs. He’s one of the few stylists I’ve met in my life where I can sit down in his chair after an incredibly relaxing shampoo and neck massage (!) and tell him to «just surprise me» with total confidence. In his wisdom and experience, Robert will also gently advise you what not to do, if for example, your request defies the laws of chemistry, or if the style is just not possible with your hair type.
Not only is he a gifted stylist, he’s also a really sweet, interesting person, which makes it a pleasure to sit in his zen-​like space and relax while he works wonders on your hair. I love that I’m never rushed — Robert is also very meticulous and will give his client as much time and attention as they need. I really, really look forward to appointments, since they feel like mini-​vacations — I always leave feeling like a fresher, better, more put-​together version of myself than when I arrive!
I also tend toward low-​to-​no maintenance hair, and Robert has always hooked me up with the best products and tools to make sure styling at home is as quick and painless as possible.
The online booking system that Robert uses makes setting up an appointment totally straightforward. It’s very easy to browse his availability by service needed and find times that work with your schedule.

ladies, avoid this place at all costs. you will end up spending double whatever you save here to go to a professional to fix your hair.
i had asked for a simple ombré, which i’m pretty sure anyone in hair color knows how to do. not rocket science here. dark roots (in my case black), and lighter at the bottom. instead, my black hair was scorched blonde. yes, you read that right – blonde. and i got two bleached stripes at my root. CLASSY.
when i went back the next day to get this fixed, even he said out loud «so i see that the color is a little uneven…» uneven? how about just man up to the fact you totally f’ed my hair. i gave him a second chance to fix it, and the blonde is no longer blonde… it’s orange now. lovely.
after 2 attempts to fix my hair, i couldn’t stomach a 3^rd round in the chair with him. in trying to be fair, i asked for a partial refund, stating that i would pay for the cut (also uneven, by the way) and the products used for color. got no response. so i asked again, and all he could do was give me credit for future services or attempt to fix my hair… again…for the 3^rd time. BUT WAIT, DIDN’T I ALREADY GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO FIX MY HAIR?
so you’re saying that 3^rd time’s a charm, eh?
in reading the other reviews, it looks like he is unapologetic when things go wrong. wish i had seen that earlier. please learn from my mistake!

Robert has transformed my hair into a tasty dessert! Rich color, silky layers and luscious body — and it always smells delicious. He’s taken my color from blonde to red to brunette and to new shades of ombré that draw compliments from strangers, even on messy-​bun days.
I’ve been going to Rob for almost 10 years now. So of course he was the only person I entrusted with the biggest hair event of all times: my wedding day! My updo looked stunning, and held perfectly throughout hours of dancing and hugging and smooshing. And my lovely bridesmaids and MIL looked gorgeous, too. He’s da bomb… and knows way too many of my secrets!

I let him cut off 16 inches of hair. If you read my posts, I’ve been from the supercuts to the Umbrella Salon’s…but I have never found a stylist I trust more.
1. This guy is freaking PASSIONATE about hair. He keeps up to date with the styles of the season and stays up to practice.
2. As I’ve grown older I’ve learned what I would consider a «good haircut». His cuts grow out extremely well, which is important for a girl like me who holds off on haircuts until the very last possible moment. By the time I come in to get a cut I have literally neglected getting my hair cut for months and months and I crawl into the salon like a swamp creature. With no other stylist would I be able to neglect myself for so long. Good or bad, you decide.
3. He keeps his client in mind. Sure, there are tons of new styles coming out and it must be terribly tempting to want to cut off 3 inches of hair when all I want is a simple trim. He does what he is told. He absorbs what you tell him, and makes competent decisions on what lifestyle you have. For instance, I told him I don’t own a brush or a hairdryer and I wash my hair with head and shoulders. Obviously, I don’t give a damn about my hair, so there is no need to give me something super stylish. Just a great looking maintainable hair cut

Being from NYC Ive had the pick of the litter when it comes to great stylists. Still nobody has impressed me like
Robert– alas! I have found my man! Here in pacific heights sf. I’m naturally brunette and extremely curly. He recently relaxed my hair (a challenging task with this mop) not only did he use a natural relaxer, but the turnout was a major success– my hair is soft wavy and manageable. Rob is also a magician at color, especially Subtle, sun kissed highlights. Friday Robert lifted my color and highlighted my hair– to a t of whAt I wAnted! No Atlantic city trash here, i’m now a blonde bombshell thanks to him! My experience was nothing short of fabulous. Not to mention his wit charm and passion– he has also been in the industry for years.