Studio Lagorio

This review is looooooooooong overdue, and I feel a little guilty about that. But it’s never too late to say someone is freaking AWESOME on Unilocal right? Unless they are like, already out of business, which Julie is not!
I came here with a Bloomspot voucher, but I will return for full price gladly because Julie did an AMAZING job on my highlights. It was an exceptional coloring job for the following reasons:
1) She required almost no instruction and knew exactly what I was asking for
2)She (and everyone else in the salon) was super nice and LOW KEY. I am so fucking tired of hipster salons where everyone has the same rat-​tail mullet (or whatever is cool now) and I have to feel like a lame square for wanting voluminous, healthy looking blond hair. I know some of you out there know what I am talking about!
3) She was FAST. I have creeper hair — as in stylists grab it, do the thickness assessment and then proceed to ask for 3x’s more foil mid hi-​light and take 3+ hours. Which I am used to, but (even though the foil thing happened at Lagorio) she still only took like 1.5 hrs to get the job done — a record speed for me.
4) I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair color in my life — from friends and total strangers. I’ve been hi-​lighting my hair for about 10 years now, so that is really saying something!
5) a few months later and it is growing out great — totally natural looking.
I have nothing bad to say about the place — ladies — get your hair done by Julie!

Went in today to get my bangs trimmed, I needed it bad! Sean no longer worked there so Jeremy was kind enough to do it for me, I love it exactly what I wanted.

First cut with Erin was in January 2011 and first cut with Jeremy was July 2011. Those get a five-​star rating from me.
This review is for my color experience with Julie: When scheduling my cut and color, I hoped that I’d get the same quality experience with Julie as I’d had with Erin, but unfortunately it just wasn’t there. I arrived prepared with a few photos of what I did (and didn’t!) want, but even after two rounds of toner, the highlights ended up on the brassy side, not very well blended, and a lighter, different shade than I’d asked for. She abandoned me to another stylist when another client arrived without a word. I left the salon a bit defeated and in a sort of mild denial, and since I’m not a masochist, I won’t be returning to have it fixed.
I’m giving it a two-​star rating because, as I said, the cuts with Erin and Jeremy were fabulous, and it’s only fair to acknowledge that.

Great salon and good people/​stylists!
My second time here w/​Jen R. and she is good, consistent and attentive. I only wish the salon would hire additional people to take calls — it took 24hours to get a call back. But on balance — I would rather they keep their prices reasonable and continue to provide good quality haircuts! I anticipate this to be a regular haircut spot for me. Clean salon, helpful and courteous staff w/​on-​time appointments.

Coming from a lady with a number of friends that are amazing hairstylists, I know what good hair is supposed to look and feel like… and let me tell you, Sean is THEE BEST!!!
I purchased a Bloomspot Certificate for $ 150 worth of services (all over highlight and cut) for only $ 75 bucks! And Sean transformed my poor split-​end layers into the softest sexy tousled mane I have ever set my eyes on! I felt like a million bucks coming outta that place and I could tell heads were definitely turning! Not only did Sean educate me about my hair in a fun and humorous manner but he made the entire experience relaxing from start to finish — not to mention, his shampooing skills are unbelievable!
Even my boyfriend noticed the change — and that’s a rarity! If you want «BOMB» hair — Let Sean light the fuse! :-)

Although my stylist was ok, the service there was horrible. The last time I went in for an appointment, the receptionist booked the time wrong so I had to come back an hour later. This past time I tried to book an appt and call during normal business hours, no one picked up until the 3^rd time I called later in the afternoon. Coming in today I then realized the receptionist double booked and my appt was non existent. Calling to confirm before I walked over wasn’t an option because they did not pick up the phone either. I understand not picking up during non business hours but this was a little too much, especially since they messed up my schedule twice already.

I am relatively new to SF, and haven’t yet found ‘my’ ultimate hair salon/​stylist. I had the best experience so far at Studio Lagorio.
The location is convenient and I was able to get an appointment for the next day right after work… I thought there must be a catch. But I was generally surprised and happy with the service.
There isn’t anything special about the salon and it’s far from fancy, but the service more than made up for it.
Thanks to Jeremy (also relatively new to SF) for my all-​over-​color.

GO HERE AND USE JEN REA! NOW!
I have crazy curly thick (yet fine) hair. It was long and unruly and I was venturing into moppy haired cat lady territory. Jen Rea safely guided my hair back into cute, short, Beyonce-​fied territory.
The last time I had a huge hair transformation I ended up looking like Ronald McDonald, so needless to say I was nervous and probably fairly annoying with all my questions and, «what are you doing now» ‘s.. Add that to the fact that I was trying to go from long dyed black hair to short light brown hair… she was not in for a good night. BUT Jen Rea completely calmed my nerves and worked miracles on my hair. I love, love, love it and am going to shout her name from the mountain tops.
Honestly, I still can’t believe you are reading, go to Jen Rea already! GO!
NOW!

Fine-​haired girls, look no further. Your savior has come in the form of Jennifer Smith.
My hair is about as fine and thin as it gets, and I wanted to update my look and add some volume without going too short. Jennifer added a bunch of layers and gave me bangs, and the whole experience was fantastic because she really listens to what you want, and takes into consideration the texture of your hair. For example, she cut my bangs so that they could go either way if I decided to change the part of my hair so as to fake some volume.
She’s also supa-​awesome at cutting bangs and made sure to cut them a little further back so there isn’t an awkward bald spot when you pull your hair back. This might not make sense, but trust me it looks good and solved a problem I had in the past when I had bangs.
Most importantly, the blowout was the best one I’ve ever gotten, and I pretty much had a doofy smile on my face the entire way home because my hair looked so good! I got a bunch of styling tips too. Bottom line is that Jennifer is awesome at giving you what you want, and giving you awesome suggestions for things you didn’t know you wanted. Will definitely come back.
Also, complimentary bang trims! Haircut was $ 65 + tip.

I recently found this place in the city while frantically looking for a haircut. I am glad I came across Studio Lagorio and more so — JEN SMITH!
Jen Smith takes her time on your hair, but the end result is nothing less than amazing. Gentlemen, you will not be disappointed. I also was taken aback that my meter parking was running out of coins — Jen just walked right out and added quarters, a very kind gesture I must say!

K. I’m gonna jump on the I heart Lagorio + Jen Smith Bandwagon.
Lagorio was able to pencil in my first appointment with Jen within 24 hrs — great! Got an ideal time slot right after work. When I got there, Jen was working on a member of a bridal party, and I ended up waiting for 20 – 25 minutes. Usually I’m a stickler for time, but luckily I was done with work for the day and had nowhere to head afterwards. Also, while waiting, I was skimming through quality reading material (glamour) and found the EXACT haircut i was looking for. I brought photos I found online, but the pic of Nicole Richie I found nailed the look I wanted.
Anyway, so Jen apologized profusely and offered me a glass of red wine (hells to the yes), and we got started! I have straight, long thinnish hair, an oval face and long-​ish nose. I wanted a new, edgy look, something that wasn’t high maintenance, but still cute and suited my face shape/​features. She spent a looong time on my hair but did a fantastic job: full bangs with some texture and layers. I haven’t had full bangs since I was 7, so was worried that they’d make me look like Punky Brewster, but they look great and I’ve been getting compliments for days. :) Also, my fellow frugalistas who like me get their hair cut once every 9 months, total was $ 65, a steal in general, especially in this city.
Go see Jen!

Psst!
Gentlemen, there’s this lil’ salon located near the PG&E building, just a half-​block away from Market Street that you should check out. When you go, seek out Erin, for a fantastic cut partnered with a sunny disposition.
Perfectly situated downtown near the Embarcadero & Financial District, makes it possible for a quick morning or early afternoon grooming session. Do you schedule a cut at 3-​week intervals? Then ask about their discounted pricing for regular customers.
Seriously, check out Erin. Great stylist, good peeps.

150^th Review… NOT A RESTAURANT?! Yes, that’s right kiddos, this place is just THAT great.
Susan (in not so witty a way): I want my hair to look like Nicole Sherzinger and Kim Kardashian had a super fine love child.
Jennifer Smith: Since you picked celebrities that have similar hair texture to you, we can totally do that.
I rather get my hair done than go to a therapist because I leave looking fabulous rather than convinced I should jump off a bridge. We had an in depth conversation about just how I wanted my hair. We discussed my fears about losing length. We commiserated about the trials and tribulations my hair has endured through in the various stages of my life. We talked about my job, my travel plans, and boys. And at $ 65 per wash/​cut/​style for 1.5 hours, it’s a ton cheaper than therapy too!
Not to mention, sweet Jesus my hair looks fabulous! Hollywood hotties beware, Susan’s hitting LA next week red carpet ready! My hair was washed in shampoo and conditioner I HAD to buy because my hair was so soft and smelled delightful. My fringe perfectly complements my face, the celebrity-​esqe layers are soft, sexy, and modern. Mostly scissor cut with a dash of razoring looks playful and fashion forward. Jen showed me a better way to part it and voluntarily taught me how curl it and get that windswept beach look (which is oh so hard considering my hair defaults to sleek and straight.)
Talk about a 5-​star hair experience!
Now if only I could convince the BF to let me make a scandalous video with Ray J…

Jen Rea is wonderful!
I have wavy and slightly strange hair. I have been to three stylists in the four years I have lived in CA. I hope Jen will be my last. She is sweet and funny, AND her haircuts are amazing and kick butt. She listens and knows what you are looking for before she starts snipping away.
I always feel a wee bit glamourous when I walk out of there, and I am not one for being a glamourous girl. In fact, after the last one, when he picked me up from the bart, my fiancé said I looked so good that we had to go out to dinner. Score!
Thank you for always making me look good!

Holy split ends!
For my fine, wavy locks I need at least a trim every couple of months to keep my hair looking great. Jenny Smith ALWAYS gives me a stellar cut that looks fabulous when I walk out of the salon and still looks good 2 months later. She is really flexible about scheduling and Studio Lagorio is convenient for an after work hair cut downtown.

Feb 2, 2010 Update: Now on Facebook!
I am lazy. As Angelo F. can concur, it takes a pretty big reason to get me to cross the water to get to SF. It’s all of a bridge away, and I can only make myself cross it maybe a few times a month. *shrug*
And a girl can get her hair done anywhere. Anywhere. So how can someone as lazy as myself manage to get over to SF to not only get her hair done but to also update her five-​star review multiple times?
Because Jen Rea rules. Duh! She is not only super talented, but she is also super fun to visit. She is a bad-​ass and a sweetheart at the same time. I always have so much fun going to see her and gossip about everything from the San Francisco punk rock scene, to making fun of our hometown (Livermore girls!), to reality TV. And because her shop is located just steps from Embarcadero BART, she works kinda late, and she works alternating Saturdays, she’s convenient for both the super lazy and the super busy.
But Jen Rea is not just for the ladies. San Francisco’s most handsome gentlemen also sit in her chair. Check these boys out.
All three of those guys go to Jen. Whether your seductive weapon of choice is a loud guitar or a striped shirt, Jen will make sure you have the best hair to match your game face.
Yay! I can’t wait to see her on Saturday!

LOVE IT! I went here today at lunch (got a same-​day appointment) with bangs that looked like a 2 year old cut them with crayola scissors. Jen Rae hooked me up! She went step by step through the process and said that she did not want to do anything (when it comes to bangs) without first checking the length with me because she knows what bad bangs can do to your self-​esteem. She also added layers to make it look for full. All of this for $ 65, which is a deal in the financial district. My hair looks amazing… I have to brag because I have not liked my hair and have been pulling it back with bobby pins for some time. Seriously, my bangs were so bad before I hid them so no one would know I even had any. :) Not only does my hair look great, but Jen was super friendly and made the hour seem like 10 minutes. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Oh, AND she does FREE touch ups for bangs… you can go see her between appointments to get your bangs trimmed.

Many haircuts later and I’m still completely thrilled with my gal, Jen R. She just makes me want to brag about her every time I see her.
Today is definitely a bragging day. She’s the best! Totally knows what I want and I always leave feeling gorgeous. Even when I get a simple bang trim, it’s almost like a brand new me leaving the salon. Most importantly — she’s consistent, which is something that cannot be said for many other stylists I’ve encountered in my life.
I’m trying to grow my hair longer, and thanks to Jen, there’s never been the awkward ‘growing out’ phase. The transition has been smooth and fabulous. Thanks Jen! You rock!

I love my hair. It’s always been long, I like it that way. But, I needed a change. (It’s still pretty long, but that’s me)
Last friday, I got an amazing cut and highlights by Jennifer Smith. It had been awhile since my last professional job (not me at home trying to cut/​color my own hair), so I decided to check out a few places to get it done right.
I was recommended by a friend to go to Studio Lagorio and I met Jenn, I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she quoted me. She was really nice and I decided to book an appointment then and there.
She made me feel comfortable and gave me wine (good wine) to help me relax, which I did. I really like her and the place and have already started recommending it to my friends.
Funniest part, walking around with foil packets all over my head trying to find the restroom. Ha!

in about 40 minutes, Erin managed to make my head weigh 20 lbs less without taking too much length off.
All with a razor, to boot!
The staff seems to really getting along and like what they’re doing. As this is a 5 minute walk from my office and I got a great cut from a friendly cool stylist, this will be where I will be getting shorn from now on.