Jazz’z Salon & Spa

I’ve been getting my hair professionally done for as long as I can remember. It’s been short, long, natural, twisted, braided, pressed, permed, and weaved. Occasionally I get a little color. I’ve also lived in a few major cities around the country and so have experience with quite a few hairstylist. I have to say I really love Tonia and appreciate her skills. She is very thorough and honest. Whether it was for my wedding, job interviews, speaking engagements or just a scheduled touch up, I knew my hair was going to look perfect and stay healthy. How I look walking out of her salon is a reflection of her abilities and she gets that. She’s also very professional in how she runs her business. Meaning she’s not eating, gossiping, or having long conversations with other people while she’s doing my hair. Just like when you have a consultation with a doctor or lawyer and that person is focused on you, same thing with her. She’s focused on you as her client and makes sure you have the best experience possible.
She does service multiple clients at one time but I think that’s pretty standard in the industry. Plus because she usually fits me in within the week, is able to multitask and is so good at what she does, I think it’s worth the extra 30 minutes or so of waiting time.

Jazz’z is a relaxing and inviting place. The hairstylist all acknowledged me when I walked in. I received a professional consultation on the spot. Owner Tonia was very courteous and thorough during my consultation. She listened to what I wanted and then was honest in telling me what would or would not work.
One of the other stylist did my hair following Tonia’s instructions and direction.
I walked completely satisfied. and got great comments on my hair color and cut…

Fast, efficient and superb skills! I love Bri! It was my first time getting my hair done at any salon in SF and also my first time with Bri. Though I called several salons in the city, I’m more than happy I vibed more with her because she did such an awesome job! I usually order my hair but since she was kind enough to lag around on Saturday afternoon to do my hair (mind you I only had a consultation appt) I went down the street to the supply store (per her instructions) and found something I could be happy with. She had one person before me and I took that time to take down my old sew in (even though she was more than willing to help me with that as well!) and the timing was spot on! We finished at the same time and we got started. It took only an hour for Bri to install my sew in! That’s amazing ! Not only was she fast, but my braids are so flat and skinny! No lazy big braids here! She’s awesome and I will def be going back! We all know how hard it is to find someone good and someone we trust to do our hair! She even gave me lots of recs on places to hang out and lounge around the city. Plus, her prices are reasonable for her skill level. I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else as long as I’m here in the city.

I never ever relaxed my hair so I didn’t know the difference between the smell of dyes vs. relaxers. I didn’t realize what had happened until I washed my hair and my curls didn’t snap back to normal texture. Relaxer had been snuck into my hair during my visit. I had explicitly stated I didn’t want a relaxer and that I was natural.
Three years later, I’ve mostly recovered from the damage done to my hair, but now I’m more cautious than ever about where I go, IF I go.
I won’t be returning to Jazz’z.

For my fellow Unilocalers:
As an update, CALINA is no longer working at Jazz’z Salon and her NEW cellphone number is 415−786−3291, but she’s still in San Francisco!!!
I called the salon a few weeks ago and began freaking out with the receptionist said that Calina no longer worked there. The girl at the front desk was nice enough to let me know that her number had changed, though she didn’t know where she was working. I IMMEDIATELY text Calina, and as always, she got back to me right away! Calina is one of the most talented hairstylists I’ve ever experienced. Her prices are beyond reasonable, she listens to what you want, and she gets you in and out! My hair stays fly because of her talent. Her number one priority is making sure the natural state of your hair remains healthy. I’ve lived in SF for almost 7 years, and I refuse to let anyone else touch my hair.
For everyone who’s gone to Calina before, be sure to contact her on the new number above, and for all those who are looking for a fly stylist, hit her up!
I love Calina, and so will you!

I visited San Fran and my wife needed her hair done and all I could say was… WOW!!! The stylist named Calina did such an awesome job and totally pampered my wife along with being extremely friendly and funny. Wife had a great experience here. A happy wife = a happy life. Thanks Calina!

Had to download Unilocal app just to leave this review. What a terrible experience.
This place was so ghetto. I was disappointed at the he/​she that answered the phone. I asked how much it would cost to wash, cut and flat iron my 12 year olds hair. It said, $ 55. So I asked if they were available at the moment and it said yes. I get there in 5 min, and it asks us to have a seat. We ended up waiting for and hour and 20min. Finally when it was my daughters turn, she told her to sit on the chair, so my daughter did. Then the stylist starts helping the previous client and we wait another 5 min. Finally I get irritated and say I just want her to trim her hair. I can do the rest at home since I had to do other things by a certain time. It tells my daughter to stand up. It only clips her hair about 5 times and said she’s done. I was so pissed. So I payed the $ 15 for nothing. It was my fault, I should’ve walked out as soon as I walked in. Definitely not going back. I don’t like when employees are ghetto and rude. The place needs to be cleaned up. It’s dusty everywhere. Their products are a mess and the apple vinegar at the register was not appealing nor did it have a great scent (duh). Just disgusting. Ugh.

I’m very disappointed in this salon. I’ve waited weeks to trim my hair even though it needs it so badly because I was planning to cut it for my cousins wedding. I booked an early morning hair appointment, so I could make it to work that same morning, and my cousins dress rehearsal that afternoon. She’s getting married tomorrow. My appointment was at 7:30am and the building was still closed with no one there. I was sitting outside for 20 minutes when I realized no one was going to show up. Now, I have a messy head, and I will have to rush to get it done before the dress rehearsal. I will then have to find someone to cut it and style it for the wedding. I will never call this salon again and I do not recommend them to anyone. The start to what was supposed to be an easy Friday will now be hectic.

I had an appointment with Bree for a sew-​in weave last Saturday. She was very fast, friendly and makes great conversation. There is a beauty supply store down the street from the salon, but they’re kind of pricy and Bree sells hair herself (this time I didn’t have enough time to buy online from her, but next time I’ll get directly from her). Parking is kind of bad in that part of Fillmore, so I recommend parking someplace else and taking MUNI to the salon (there is a stop directly in front of the salon and across the street).

My fiancé went here and the service was terrible. Rude and didn’t do want she wanted. Will never recommended it

THE worst (flat iron/​press) experience EVER.
Shamauda gave me a press that didn’t last 24 hours. After the appt., she rudely insisted that she be paid $ 100 because she was a «senior stylist,» though $ 60 was quoted to me by the salon manager. (I’ll be nice & not mention more details that occurred during the appt).
I came back to see a «junior stylist» that gave me a press that lasted 2.5 weeks. :) The one star is for the «junior stylist» that made it about the client and not the stylist and socializing during an appt.
See Calina or Tamia…

I am in Cali for a few months and am NOT a hair person at all! I needed something done with my head while here. She answered on her day off, helped me pick out hair (came with me) and was very personable and informative! I will be going back for a touch up before I leave Cali! I love my hair! It’s my first time wearing weave and won’t be my last!

Called in the morning and booked a 5:30 pm appointment for a haircut. Arrived at 5:20 to be told they could not get to me today. They had my phone number and could have called before I spent 40 bucks on cabs for nothing.

My new hair salon Shamauda Bishop.
she did a awesome haircut and did a cute style on my hair and I love it.

Yess yess yess !! I am lovin my weave a little pricey but worth it it’s my first time getting it and I’m feeling how it’s nice and tight ms grice did my hair. She’s a very down earth person and glad she took me in kinda last minute. Will be comin back soon to get hooked up. I am hoping my hair will stay in for a while but the way it’s feeling I know it will !!! I reccomend to get you’re weave done here to all u ladies

I am pleased to write this review of Jazz’z. I have been a client here for exactly ten years today and it is not just a good place for me to get my hair done, it is a conscientious, community involved business that I am proud to have in my neighborhood.
The owner, La’Tonia Grice, has become a good friend over the last five years, but I was struck by her professionalism and perfectionism the first time that I walked in the shop. She was a very young woman ten years ago and it has been delightful to watch Jazz’z grow as La’Tonia grew.
Every choice La’Tonia makes as a businesswoman is informed by intelligent creativity. It is not that everything in the Shop is in a different place every six weeks when I go there — rather, it is that La’Tonia is never complacent and continually tries to create a better working environment for her talented stylists and a more enjoyable experience for clients.
Most of us clients are African American women and men who sometimes feel at the mercy of our hairdressers because our hair is so fragile and requires specialized care. La’Tonia and her stylists and assistants are experienced, informed and caring. That is so important for any business, but especially for a salon that specializes in styling African-​American hair.
I wish Jazz’z continued success because I know they earn it every day.

Worst experience ever! I only came here because it was NYE and I was stuck in SF and needed my hair revamped for the evening. I gave them two stars because they gave me a same day appointment and the shampoo girl was sweet… the good stuff ends there. My «stylist» Shamada was pretty freakin rude from the moment I walked in and she looked at me like I was a mutant. After that, she made a point to insult my current weave by accusing my real stylist of putting in my closure incorrectly and insisting that I get her business card as if she was could do a much more amazing weave.
The worst was yet to come though. Not only did she go outside to buy weed in the middle of «styling» my hair, but she also finished my hair without really finishing because she was «going outside to smoke». Really? And the other reviewer is correct that there is loud music, loud obnoxious people, and random dancing. The stylist next to us was practicing the dance moves from Ciara’s ‘Body Party’ video. Real professional.
I am by no means a snob, and would have looked past all the ghetto-​tasticness if Shamada would have at least done a decent job on my hair. It looked awful! Feathering the hair consists of more than just flipping the ends. I could do that myself. If I pay someone $ 80 ($ 60+the $ 20 she assumed she deserved as a tip) then my hair should look good. My friend had to re-​do it for me. Bottom line, if you like unprofessional salons and rude stylists who roll their eyes at you and buy weed during your appointment, insult your stylist and then do a worse job, by all means this is your place. If you expect more and don’t mind venturing out of SF, go to Oakland. I will never go here again. Ugh.

LaTonia, Jazz’z Owner/​Barber, has been my FAVORITE all-​time barber for almost 6 years!
I am a 48 yo African-​American male and have my hair cut about 1x/​month. I found Jazz’z by accident having been dissatisfied with other haircuts at nearby barbers and have been happy ever since. In fact, I have had cuts in several US cities and once abroad (in So. Africa) and no barber I’ve had has come close to cutting my hair with the artistic skill of LaTonia. Unlike many of my former barbers, she has carefully studied my head shape, how my hair grows in different areas, and has evaluated how my look can (best) be updated. BEST OF ALL, LATONIA REMEMBERS MY HAIRCUT PREFERENCES.
Latonia has made very astute observations of how my hair is thinning and styles appropriately. On that note, she has also been great advising me on how to manage personal health care issues with all-​natural, plant-​based hair care products. Her salon has a nice interior design and her prices are competitive. Jazz’z is in the Fillmore Center and parking is variable. If you go on Sat. mornings, you can stop by the nearby Fillmore Farmer’s Market.
In sum, I truly have received more (positive!) comments about my haircuts by LaTonia than about those by any other barber. I will (humbly) admit, they even make me look a few years younger :) For those reasons, I absolutely give her cuts 5-​stars.
(BTW, I don’t have any walk-​in experience and suggest making appointments a couple or so days in advance, as Jazz’z is accommodating.)

So it’s been a few years and in that time I’ve decided to go natural. San Francisco’s humidity has broken my resolve for straight hair and my wallet. I won’t admit that it’s been a perfect conversion and every now and then I crave the silky, straight locks. So I go to Jazz’z.
Unfortunately my review has changed and all due to one appointment that has f@#$ed my hair so bad that I will be dealing with the results for a while to come. Last July/​Aug I ended up purchasing 2 half-​off coupons for my hair that would expire by 12/​31, and of course I let these coupons ride until there was only 2 weeks left in 2011. So I end up getting my hair done more times than I had in 2 yrs in those 2 weeks!
During one of my appts, the shampoo girl said she wanted to «deep condition» my hair. And I agree, not thinking anything of it. She applies the conditioner and we wait. Then my head starts to burn and I believe maybe it’s from tea tree oil which can tingle. But the burning becomes much worse and I think perhaps I’m allergic to it, so I ask her to wash it out. I don’t think anything of this situation (for some reason, perhaps night shift crazy). My hair is styled as usual and looks great.
The second visit goes normally. However, the stylists notes that something is different about my hair. She says it’s not straightening or laying as it should. She thinks perhaps its the straightening irons and switches those out. She asks me if I’ve done anything different with my hair, used anything different in it. I say no. She finishes, but I can tell she’s not satisfied and can’t figure out what’s different.
I go home and over the next month my hair breaks and falls out. I have a freaking bald spot in the front of my head. My hair is excessively thick, so the fact that it is thinning is freaking me out. Initially, I attributed this hair damage to me deciding to get my hair done twice in 2 weeks. So I accept the blame and come to hate my hair for the next 8 months.
Then, I happened to stumble upon this natural hair article
And suddenly it all becomes clear. The shampoo girl put a relaxer in my hair… without permission. She didn’t do it right and she f@#$ed my hair. I don’t know why I didn’t realize it, I used to get relaxers all the time. I think it’s because it was given out of context and in my brain it’s an utter violation of trust to do this to someone without their express permission.
So I’m left here. I don’t know that my stylist knew about this. I don’t know that it’s this salons policy to do this without permission (like in the link). Perhaps it was an accident on the shampoo girls part, but I’m thinking probably not. Am I gonna go back and pitch a fit? Nope. This is done. I will not ever being going back to Jazz’z again. I updated this review only because I am receiving compliments for my review of Jazz’z.

As a woman with natural hair I was on a quest to beauticians with experience working with natural hair. This is definitely the place. I have been to Jazz’z twice and worked with Tenera. She was absolutely wonderful!
My appointment was at 10:30 and I was seen in a matter of minutes. The salon was nicely decorated and the staff was warm and welcoming. I was offered cookies!
I decided that I wanted to cut and color my hair. I wanted a color that was fun and yet professional. Tenera was so helpful in explaining the process and made me feel at ease. We decided to go with a brown/​red color that reminded me of wine. She answered all of my questions regarding hair maintenance and suggested affordable products I could purchase to replicate my look at home.
Overall, I was very pleased and found my go to spot to get my hair done. I have tried to find other natural beauticians in the past and they would charge an arm and a leg. For a full color and new hair cut, I paid $ 100 at Jazz’z. I admit I still have sticker shock when it comes to prices for hair care here and in San Francisco. But in comparison to other salons in the area that work with natural hair this is the most reasonably priced.
I have nothing but positive things to say about Jazz’z. I am definitely becoming a loyal customer. My profile picture shows my new hair cut and color.