Shi’s Hair Studio

5 Stars for the quality of Shi’s work at bargain prices! Shi is a very talented hair stylist who pays attention to details other stylists don’t bother with. She cuts hair dry so she can see how your hair naturally falls. Shampoos are extra – and should be considering her prices. She works quickly, but gets the job done right.
I give Shi large tips because the quality of her work is so high – comparable to folks who charge many times more than she does.

Had very bad experience today!!! Have been taking my boys to this place for haircut several times already… I scheduled appointment with Shi for her to do the haircut for my son, and asked her if she could make his hair looks cool. Then, she started get angry and saying If I’m not satisfied with the works she’ve done before… !!! Ridiculous … I was just asking a little request, said NOTHING! And if I’m not satisfied, why would I take my boy to her for haircut again!!! She refused to do the haircut for my son and let the other woman did the work. The other woman was also very rude and rough! This is the worst experience for haircut and good to know her showing two different faces…(nice and friendly to her other customer), treating customers unfairly… !!! They were also saying bad things about me in Cantonese at first, and then they found out that I can understand, they started to mix in English words.

I had a terrible experience at Shi’s today. I called in advance and confirmed an appointment with Shi, specifically for her to cut my hair. When I arrived, Shi had booked 4 people for the same time. She offered no apology, and the other woman who worked there bluntly asked whether I wanted a haircut or not. I took the haircut from this other stylist and she was incredibly rude, rough with my hair and head, and abrupt throughout. Worst service I’ve ever had for a haircut.

I’ve been going to Shi’s for the past 11 years! My son goes to her too — he’s now 11 and can walk over to her salon on his own and she takes care of him. She’s consistent with my haircut and keeps the conversations meaningful. She does have a TV hooked up for DVDs so the kids have a distraction while getting their haircut. I used to be able to just walk in and wait a short while, not so much anymore — she’s staying busy so call ahead.

Shi is awesome! Our 4 year old had never had a haircut and her was 23 inches long. She made the experience fun for our daughter and out 4 year old left there feel glamorous with her new cut. And you can’t beat the price!

My 6 year old daughter decided to cut her hair into a bob and donate it. After years of barely allowing to have the tips cut, her parents were more worried than she was. She slept over the decision, then decided on a Saturday evening just after 5 pm that it had to be right now!
They were very nice on the phone and we could come in right away. Annie made her feel so comfortable that the hair came off and my daughter smiled!!!
Annie then gave her the best hair cut she’s had by far– she took her time, paid attention to details like having it even on both sides, and the cut works great with my daughter’s curly hair. A 5 star experience!

Came here to get the 8 year old kid a comb-​over. The lovely woman who kid his hair (aak, I didn’t ask for her name, but it wasn’t Shi) was on it! The result? THE.BEST.FADE.EVER. My kid has a definite attitude about how his hair should look, and minutes after we walked out of the salon, he announced to me, «We need to give them a five-​star review!» The cut is so well detailed – the stylist was a master of both clippers and shears. So here is the five-​star review!

This is one of the few five star ratings I’ve given out… and Shi fully deserves these stars. Shi is an accomplished stylist who operates professionally and fairly. I’ve been going to Shi almost nine years, and she is always attentive. She listens to our needs and rolls-​with-​the adjustments when we need a different cut or style. She also has a great sense of humor!

I’ve been getting haircuts & coloring from Shi for over 7 years now. I haven’t written a review all these years but I’m doing so now because I’ve moved out of the city and trying out other places had made me realize how amazing Shi is as a hairstylist. She is very dedicated, professional, extremely detailed (no short-​cuts), kind, respectful, and highly skilled in her line of work. She keeps a record of the previous hair color type her clients have enjoyed so they can come back with the ease of no second-​guessing in when it comes to recalling their favorite hair color. This great attention to detail makes Shi’s clients feel special and listened to. Shi also does a fabulous job of layering hair. She doesn’t use those hair-​damaging razor combs that leave your hair with split ends everywhere, she literally goes through every layer and cuts the layers with precision. Her pricing is quite reasonable especially for the quality of work she provides. I love Shi but the city & neighborhood’s terrible parking situation has gotten the worst out of me. Always make an appointment and arrive there early bcoz u may have to circle around for awhile to get good parking.

You know why I’m on Shi’s Unilocal page right now?
Because I needed the number to make an appointment.
Why am I making an appointment?
Because this is the best freakin’ haircut place this side of Planet Earth. The first time I came in, I was coming from work and it was right before closing. Shi very graciously let me in, and I figured she would rush through it and get me outta there. But no, she took her time and gave me an awesome haircut, and every time I have gone back I have been satisfied (with whoever has been there to cut my hair).
I no longer look like a huge dork. I now simply look like a dork with a good haircut.
Oh yeah, and it’s super affordable, so you’ll have spare money for beer or cupcakes or whatever the heck you like to do.

Fantastic and affordable kids cuts. Hands down.

My hair was an absolute mess. And frankly, I was very nervous about getting my hair cut again. I know the last time I got my hair cut, it was a bad hair cut. It was an at home kinda thing, where it was clear the person’s heart or even mind wasn’t in it. So, I’m not going to them for cuts anymore. Before that I used to go to Carisma on 25^th and Capp, which I never left disappointed but now I live in the Richmond.
So I finally mustered up the courage to get a cut at a salon nearby. I did my research on Unilocal and decide to go to shi’s based on reviews, location, and my budget. I’m happy I did!
I went in knowing what to expect since I had read other reviews. It’s a small place, nothing spectacular, but friendly. When I walked in a 10month old was receiving his hair cut. Wow, if he can sit there calmly while this lady cuts his hair, why can’t I! My nerves are starting to dissipate. I’m grateful for their attitude towards children as well, since I went in there with my own baby. My 5 month old sat in his stroller as I received my cut. And, the stylist (who’s name I forgot to ask, maybe it was Shi?) was more than understanding and seemed to enjoy having my son coo at her as she worked her magic. She was very patient with me and fast. I was in the chair and out the door in less than 30 minutes. My appointment was at 1:30pm and my son and I started our lovely stroll back home with hair bouncing merrily at 1:50pm. Amazing! The cut was the same price as what I’d have paid at Carisma only I didn’t have to get my butt and my little baby’s booty on the bus. Also, when I called for my appointment this morning she was able to fit me in easily in the afternoon. I didn’t have to wait forever to fix my disastrous look (even though I already spent several months this way). I will definitely be going back to Shi’s. They helped me regain my confidence in letting anyone take scissors to my locks.

If you have a happening 5-​year old, you know that having the right hair style is key. Whether it’s heading to swimming class, meeting up for a play date, or just coloring and singing songs, a good haircut can mean the difference between ruling the playground and following the rules at one.
That’s why my son Dash turns to Shi’s for when he wants that just rolled out of dirt look.
The cuts are reasonable and the gals working are very accommodating to wee ones. Add in a choice set of VHS tapes (Winnie the Pooh is in constant rotation) to fixate on, and it’s no wonder why the toddler set keeps this place buzzing.
The experience culminates with a selection of lollipops, so shear delight is guaranteed. It has to be said: Shi’s all that.

I’ve been going to Shi for 2 years now. I like her. She is the only hairdresser I’ve been to that understands the concept «Layers». I want lots of it, and she does it.
I paid much more money for hairdressers that does not do layers the way I want it. When thye are done you cannot even see the layers.
She is a bit too honest though and says things I dont want to hear. but I keep going back to her because she is very affordable, and treats my hair perfect! Im always happy after I leave! (Except feel bad about some things she says)
Both me and my hubby goes to see her!

I’m weird when it comes to hair cuts… I go with 1 and never change… until Shi…
She is awesome… just knows how to deal with my hair (straight, thick and hard to manage). I do thank the good lord for giving a lot of it…
Great for kids… 50 videos to choose from… Shi is great with kids.

The service keeps getting better here. The first time we came, our appointment got bumped for a «regular» customer who walked in after us. But each subsequent visit to get my toddler son’s hair trimmed has been much better.
If I haven’t already mentioned it, my son would rather have liquid hot fire mixed with sharp needles poured over his head than get his hair cut. But the ladies at Shi’s know that the way to win over a kid is via two things: lollipops and videos. And despite my desperate desire to leave the premises the minute my son begins thrashing, the stylists never let me leave without an even cut!

Have taken my 10yo here twice, each last-​minute sans appointment. Shi graciously found time for us, listened to us, suggested twesks, and my daughter left with hair better than she imagined. Will certainly return. Recommended.

Shi (yes, that’s her name) runs this little hair studio on Clement between Arguello and 1^st. It’s a small, unassuming spot with three chairs. If she’s cutting kids, there’s some kind of Disney cartoon playing on a small TV to placate them. Otherwise, Chinese music like what my parents listen to usually streams from an ipod. Plenty of magazines to browse if you have to wait. There’s a bathroom too, if you have the need.
I’ve been going to Shi for haircuts for at least the last three years. This is about 60 cuts. Shi has always honored every appointment, and has never kept me waiting more than five minutes for any single cut. Compare that to your typical sub-​$ 20 haircut — I bet you can’t get more than five cuts at most places before getting double-​booked and stuck waiting for 20 – 30 minutes.
I highly appreciate the fact that Shi honors her appointments, never double-​books, and provides a clean, consistent cut for a great price. Shi also has a great personality — very traditional Chinese, but not wierd. Like a cool Auntie. If you need a simple cut give Shi a try!

I went to Shi’s for the first time last Sunday after Unilocaling various hair salons. I’ve had long hair for a year and needed a big change. I wanted a very short shoulder-​length haircut but I also didn’t want it messed up either, so I decided to go with Shi’s based on reviews.
I called Sunday morning to make an appointment and they got me in at 3pm. I thought it’d be crowded but there was only one person getting their hair done so it was nice and quiet (which gave me time to calm my nerves knowing my hair was getting chopped off). I was told to sit in a chair to wait for a stylist. In a minute, a lady came and asked me what I wanted. I brought in a picture and after looking at it, she looked at my hair and immediately suggested that I could donate it. I had thought about donating it but wasn’t quite sure if it was long enough (it just barely hit 10 inches) but I thought that it was very nice of them to think of that first thing.
After measuring my hair and making sure she would have enough hair to work with to get the style I wanted, she put my hair into pig tails and cut them off. Then she cut it and straightened it very well. It didn’t look EXACTLY like the picture, but it was very similar. She also made sure to ask me if I wanted a straighter cut or an A-​line style. Near the end she said she was going to thin my hair out a little at the ends, but I think she could’ve thinned it out way more. Nonetheless, I was overall satisfied with the job she did since she didn’t mess anything up. It cost me $ 20 + $ 3 tip. I’m not sure who cut my hair but I sat in the chair closest to the street and the counter said Annie on it so maybe that was her name (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t Shi).

No frills, no gimmick. Clean, welcoming. I was a walk-​in, but might be good idea to make appointment.
$ 15 plus $ 5 tip.
They also cut children’s hair. The woman who runs the shop seems like she is nice with kids so I will come here one day to have her trim our toddler’s hair. There’s a TV and videos for the wee ones, also lollies.