Hair by Brian
​2020 San Francisco Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

after you read through these don't forget to make an appointment with me
(from the most amazing clients)

"I knew you were the best. That's why I still come."


Brian pays careful attention to the me,
the person in the chair
Brian has been styling my hair for over ten years and always does an amazing job,
paying such loving attention to the way my hair parts, falls, and lays.
Each time I leave the chair I can't wait to get home and show my hubby the workmanship!
Brian also pays careful attention to the me, the person in the chair,
pivoting from conversational, when I'm conversational and
​noticing when I just want to meditate or doze!

I love the personal touch
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
"Thanks Brian!!! I had a wonderful experience.
I love the personal touch and how you cut ✂️ one by one my curls !!!
Me and my hair are happy.
I turned from a old lady to a sweet girl 👧 💕
Gracias 🙏"

Best haircut ever - You're a genius
"Best haircut I’ve ever had!  Thank you!!!
Love having found you!
I’m super happy with the cut! 
You’re genius!"

Great haircut
"Great haircut, great chat"
(the "COVID-Cut)

I miss your incredible skill in cutting my hair.
You also made me feel special.
"I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you.  I loved our little visits when I used to be in the chair.  You wouldn’t even touch my hair until we had talked for about 15 minutes.  And of course I miss your incredible skill in cutting my hair.  Up here I just get a haircut.  You gave me a haircut but you also made me feel special and I just want you to know that.  (up here) They just don’t, you know.  You have a skill.  You do lots of different, when I say layers I mean different lengths of cuts that all work to make it do things that nobody else seems to know how to do.  So, I deal with what I’ve got.  I just want you to know that I do miss you and not just your skill in cutting my hair but also your friendship that you gave me for all the years that I was coming to you.  So please take care, stay healthy, and it was great to get in touch with you.  Bye-bye for now."

 I continue to be thrilled with my hair!
 "I continue to be thrilled with my hair. It looks great all the time...when the
curls relax because I have had Irvin [sic] a pony tail for days, or just out of bed.
The best bit...there are old lady hair cuts....you know what I mean.
This style is youthful without trying to be....it is just my hair doing its best naturally.
Thank you!"

My hair is effortless to style and
in great condition and it moves!
"The images on Brian's website showing a blue hairy mess
replaced by gorgeous strawberry-blond curls are mine.
Brian took time to understand my hair and after
he did a curly cut, stripped the dyi-dye job and
applied the multi-hued red, I am thrilled
with the best hair style I have ever had!
​My hair is effortless to style and in great condition and it moves!"

Great Cut and Conversation
"First time back since February (pre Covid-19), but felt perfectly at ease and
had a great cut and conversation. Health protocols are in place, for added safety,
so things run a little differently from a normal appointment,
but the resulting haircut is just as good as before.
Brian took the time to interpret my vague ideas
for a change in style and I left very happy."
​
Best in class
"I've been going to Brian for years
and from a short and tight cut to very long hair.
The experience has always been best in class.
He's great company and always reliable."

Consistency great cuts and
​conversation without fail!
"It's hard to find a stylist that you
really trust with your look AND that you enjoy spending
an hour of your time chatting with, but
Brian is just that person!
Consistency great cuts and conversation without fail!"

Top-Notch
"Brian is top-notch
in his profession and
one hell of a good guy.
Highly recommend."

Consistently great haircut. 
"Have been coming here for nearly two years.
I have very difficult to deal with curly (male) hair and
Brian is able to work magic every single time.
He's happy to make sure the appointment lasts
as long as it needs to to fit both my schedule and
whatever is required to create a quality and long lasting haircut.
Very high attention to detail and cares a great deal about
making sure he's up on the latest hair research to advise
both on style and care regiments to best compliment your hair
and the style you're trying to achieve.
He also sends out an optional monthly newsletter
with all the articles he's read in the last month
about hair with useful or informative tips and tricks.
Would definitely recommend."

Feels great knowing I'm in good hands!!
"Thanks again Brian.
My hair always looks so good.
Feels great knowing I'm in good hands!!
You are the best at it."

You are so good at your craft
"You are so good at your craft and 
I don't trust anyone else with my hair."

This haircut works great!
"Thanks Brian, this haircut
​works great!"

Great haircut and...
"Brian is great - great haircut
and great conversation."

Rejuvenated!
"I’m getting lots of compliments, so
thank you for making me feel rejuvenated!"

It's so low maintenance!
"fyi i love your latest haircut!!
getting a ton of compliments,
and it's so low maintenance!"

Highly recommending it!
"Having my hair styled by a renowned men’s hair expert!
Highly recommending it!"

Thanks for such a cute do
"I have to tell you that every day I receive a compliment
on my new haircut from both Men and Women. 
Thanks for such a cute do."

Pleased, very pleased!
"After I took my hat off this afternoon, (my husband) had me turn around
and then told me it was shorter but he likes it.
     About an hour later he looked up at me
from his computer, and said yep, it's a good cut.
Just to let you know I, of course, am pleased, very pleased!"

Saves the Day
"Brian saved my day.  I got a horrible haircut in a different barber shop
and I needed somebody to fix it urgently.
I met Brian, told him my problem, what I needed and
he managed to fix it easily and professionally.
Great treatment and personal touch.
I will definitely come back and you should too."

So Happy With the Results
"Despite the heat wave, Brian made my appointment enjoyable.
I had the keratin treatment for the first time
(purchased on Gilt City), and am so happy with the results.
He uses high quality products and works efficiently.
To top it off, he is a pleasure to talk to, but doesn't force conversation.
​I would definitely return."

Left feeling so much better
"I arrived feeling so low and
left feeling so much better
 - you are the best! Thank you."

Nice Job and Thanks!!
"My wife said to me, 'you're so f*@king hot!'
(And then a bunch of stuff I can't repeat).
So, nice job and thanks!!"

Love His Patience and Care
"Brian is so great at color and styling I have followed him to downtown SF.
He has helped me deal with the oddities of my hair,
like a very strange BIG cowlic in the back,
the curls and other very straight parts.
I love his patience and care."

Trust with my hair
"Can't think of anyone who I would trust
with my hair more than you."

Beautiful Haircut
"Thank you so much for my beautiful haircut.  
I am getting lots of compliments."
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"Truly Amazing!
A Spring into My Step, A Smile on My Face"
"Truly Amazing! I've never written a Yelp review but
my experience at Allen Fu Hair Studio was one that simply had to be shared...
I'm new to the country and I was hesitant to get a hair cut...
Until now. I was lucky enough to have Brian cut my hair and
I walked away feeling like a new woman.
Not only did he put life back into my hair, but
he put a spring into my step and a smile on my face :)
He was such a talented, positive and knowledgeable
professional and I'm so thankful to have had that experience today."

"As the Chair Turns"
"There are loads of great finds in here!
It's my new favorite monthly resource
for style, fashion and food."

What I was looking for
"Wanted to let you know that the layering worked and
​it's what I was looking for. Thanks!"

It's a winner, for sure.
"(My Husband) admired very much the cut you gave me today.
It's a winner, for sure. He seldom comments about my hair unless I ask,
and I think this is the first time he's actually volunteered a comment.
So, thank you! And kudos to your skills!!"

That's Why I Still Come
"I knew you were the best. That's why I still come."

"Love the Hair
and my husband does, too."

Soul Soothing Experience
"Thank you for the soul soothing experience my cut was today. 
I realized after I left that I was not nearly as much
of a basket case when I left as when I came in."

Perfect Cut!
"Thanks for the perfect cut yesterday!! 
Length, temple coverage and texture is superb!  
You rock!"

Compliments to Boot!
"It was great to meet you as well and really appreciate your
taking the time to share so many tips with me. 
Love the cut and have gotten compliments to boot!"

Excellent Chair-side Manner
"I've been a client of Brian's for many years
and have seen other hair stylists but he's the best.
He has an excellent chair side manner and
knows what is best for your frame.
I will keep coming back."

I'm lucky to have found you
"I am so happy that you are being recognized broadly.
I'm lucky to have found you!"

I Knew
"Congrats, Brian! I knew you'd be a great success!"

--fantastically wonderful--
"I just discovered your blog and website
--fantastically wonderful--
and I'm enjoying so much!  
Well done."

"One of the nicest and most talented people
​I've had the chance to work with."

“Great time, great haircut. Thank you”

Your newsletter is amazing
"Wow wow wow! Your newsletter is amazing!
Truly. I  get a million of these and only scan politely but
I sat here and spent 20 minutes reading yours all the way through.
So well done!  And such a brilliant marketing move!"

I can't remember a bad hair day
"I have been going to Brian for almost 10 years
(correct me if I am wrong Brian, but it seems that long)
I can't remember a bad hair day in all that time.
Thanks for color and cuts that I love"

My wife loves it too.
"Great haircut! My wife loves it too."

He helps my hair feel good!!
“Brian is great. He helps my hair feel good!!”

"WOW"
"I have been approached by strangers who have said:
'I like your cut and color!'
Wow!
Thank you Brian!!!”

“Everything was right”

"Brian gave me the perfect haircut"

Definitely Book
"I love Brian! Definitely book your next appointment here!"

“Excellent stylist and colorist”

“Sensitive to needs!”

Great Chair Side Manner
“Brian has great chair side manner and knows what he is doing.
I will continue to give him my business.”

Great Talent for Hair Design and Color
"Brian has great talent for hair design and color.  
I have enjoyed his patient care for over 10 years now.
Happy Hairstylists Appreciation Day!"

I Always Look Pretty
“Brian is great. Always makes my hair look pretty.”

The Best Stylist I've Ever Met
"Brian is the best stylist I've ever met in many ways.
I love his cuts, of course, but he also has an amazing skill of getting to know you
well, and then proceeding to remember tons of details of your stories each time
you visit. I think this proves he's truly listening to you, not just making small talk.
He's the type of sweet person that you want to send a holiday card to!"

Cut is amazing
"Haircut up-date. :)
Cut is amazing. I'm loving it all the time.
And the Brazilian blowout cream is a miracle. Seriously."

Treats His Work Like An Art Form
"Brian is the most intelligent hairstylist I've ever met. He truly treats his work like an art form, and puts an incredible amount of thought and care into every snip of his scissors. He took the time to really get to know me and my hair and my needs, he truly listened to what I had to say, and he provided valuable advice in response. Brian is honest without being rude, professional yet warm and friendly, and is really sincere in his desire to help you walk out of the salon feeling and looking your absolute best."
"I'm so happy with my hair, and won't let any of my family members see anyone else but Brian if they are in need of a good haircut!"

A Genius When It Comes To Hair
"Brian is a genius when it comes to hair, and always will determine the best cut and color
to make one feel great. As we know hair is important especially to women, and the
right cut transforms years and style!
I highly recommend Hair by Brian for your style needs!" 

Praise from ex-hairdressing sister
"FYI - even my own ex-hairdressing sister asked me who does my hair,
"it is so pretty" she said.   She lives in New Jersey or she'd come to you."

Loves What He Is Doing
“Brian loves what he is doing and you feel it.
He did a great job as usual. I love my hair cut! Thank you Brian.”

The Best With Fine Hair
"Brian always gets the best out of my fine hair.
I leave with a cut that looks great not only that day, but also months later."

Hit the Mark
“I made an error in the reservation process, and showed up without notice.
Nonetheless, Brian brushed off the imposition and welcomed me in.
He managed to hit the mark on exactly the look I was shooting for despite
squeezing me in before an upcoming appointment.”

Beautifully Sculpted Pixie
“Brian spent a relaxed amount of time with me looking at hairstyle photos,
studying my hair and discussing my lifestyle before he ever picked up the scissors.
He then proceeded to efficiently give me an adorable, short, beautifully sculpted pixie that I love.”

5 well-deserved stars!
"Brian is a fantastic hair stylist, super fun to talk to and
a great reason to come to downtown SF.
5 well-deserved stars!"

Pretty Hair !!!
"I trust Brian to listen to me about my hair.  
He always takes the time to be sure he knows what I want.
And my hair feels and looks pretty after Brian takes care of it."

Listens carefully / Does an amazing job
"Brian is great! He listens carefully and does an amazing job.
I've been seeing him for 4 years. He is a maestro with curly hair!
Plus he's a just an all around good person and fun to talk to you. "

One of the few bargains left in San Francisco
"Brian always provides wonderful haircuts, lovely hair color,
good coffee and great conversation.
One of the few bargains left in San Francisco!"

Why I travel to SF
... for my hair appointment
"I go because no-one can cut my hair like Brian.
I tried a hair dresser in Walnut Creek but it was a pathetic cut,
at the same price! It's so worth the time and effort."

Masterful
"Brian has this two amazing abilities:
1. Make me look top notch. The subtle things that are just "on". The haircut that compliments my face and build. I'm a low maintenance guy but I still want everything to work.
2. As it grows out, each stage also looks good. How he does this I don't know, but he has talked about it, so I know he thinks about it, and it's not an accident.  I cross the city for it without hesitation.
Totally worth it."

Good Cut
"I get a good cut, and come out feeling ten years younger.
But I don't know why I have to type at least 100 characters to say this! "

OUTSTANDING...!!!
Knowledgeable, informative and very personable.
"Wonderful service, great haircuts, color wizard;
even takes time to help clients learn how to best care
for their hair between visits and optimize their "look"." 

Fantastic!
"Such a thorough process, I'm looking very forward to continuing
my hair journey with Brian. I love my hair!”

"Deva Inspired Stylist"
"If you are a curly girl you will know what I mean. He has been trained in the proper care and feeding of curly hair and it is a whole different ballgame. He colored my hair and rinsed it with a scalp massage, avoiding any shampoo. He spent plenty of time conditioning and gelling it and I left with one of the best heads of hair I've had in a long time. If you need a proper, dry, curly hair cut and a sensitive hand, make an appt. with Brian today."

A Gem...
"Brian is a gem of a hairdresser and I have never needed to look elsewhere for a haircut  since I moved to the city in 2007. From the warm greeting when you arrive, to the wonderful head massage during the hair wash and right through to the last flick of the brush, you know you are in good hands. Not only is he a great stylist, who is constantly upgrading his techniques and learning new skills, he is also an interesting person to talk to. Booking online is very easy and you will get reminders of your upcoming appointment too. Brian gets my five stars any day!"

Always a Great Cut
"Always get a great cut and excellent service!
Brian is very friendly and is very accommodating!
Highly recommend him!"

The Best Stylist I've Ever Had
"Brian is the best stylist I've ever had (yes, over my entire lifetime).
I've been going to him for years. He's a true artist and a great guy."

A True Artist
"As always, Brian made my hair look better than Any other hairdresser ever has.
I love the Compliments I get from friends. He is a true artist."

Top Notch
"Nobody cuts my hair the way Brian does it.
And the treatment from the salon is top notch."
 
Let The Magic Happen
"Every other appointment with Brian we just do color. It is so relaxing and safe to be in his hands.
Brian keeps the formula and then all I have to do it let the magic happen.
No one even knows that I have had work done the next day, it is so natural looking.
I feel so good and mid week to say the least. Everyone deserves such care."

Great Haircut - Especially the Shampoo
"Love Brian. Haircuts are always right on. Conversations are fun
and I truly love his scalp massage shampoo."

Amazing
"He amazing and the best part is that he listens To you.
My last stylist never listen to what I wanted. Brian does. Love him"

Gets It Right Every Time
"Excellent stylist, he is very thorough and professional.
I have been getting my hair cut by him for over a year and he gets it right every time."

Listens To What I Need
"Excellent service. He was very professional and he listen to what I need.
I am glad I found Brian. I will recommend my friends to go to him.
Looking forward for my next appointment."

Perfect Haircut
"As always, Brian gave me the perfect haircut and suggestions on how
I could style it differently as we kept the top a little longer this time.
Lastly, Brian turned me onto a new product that I
could use on my hair that I will go out and get ASAP"

Care and Style
"Brian has been my hairdresser for 7 years. When I am in his chair I feel his full attention and care.
He cuts and colors to my face and activities with playful ease. He has always helped me through
color changes, length changes, damage, every hair ordeal that may come up.
He has deep knowledge of his products and he is always learning.
Brian uses a Painting style to color and highlight me now, NO foil and gentle.
I look forward to my sessions with him and his attention to detail & his charm."

Extremely Knowledgeable
"Knows what he is doing. He is incredibly knowledgeable about hair and everything to do with it.
I am very happy with how he trimmed my hair and showed me how to style it.
And he makes great conversation!"

Hair cut beautifully
"The reason I return and recommend him.
Always listens to what you want and delivers.
(also good looking)"

Excellent stylist
"Brian is fabulous with color & highlights; superb cuts
- he pays attention to detail."

Amazing Haircuts and Great Conversations!
"Brian always makes me feel welcome in his chair, he gives me a relaxing shampoo and head massage,
and I always walk away with an awesome, sexy haircut that exceeds my expectations!
When I go in, I always get lost in stimulating conversations and I almost forget that
he's cutting! Brian seems to really listen and remember all the details about
conversations we've had in the past. For a person like me who used to hate
going in for haircuts, Brian has really made me change my mind."

Awesome Experience
"Have been visiting Brian for almost two years. He has great instinct and listens to what
you want and does everything he can to give the cut you desire - even if your
hair does not want to cooperate. I highly recommend working with Brian."

Amazing with Difficult Hair
"I have really difficult hair, it is thick, coarse, and curly, and I cannot say enough
good things about how Brian makes it look gorgeous. He understands how to cut it so that it
looks good no matter how I wear it, and he also does a really great job with color
so that it looks really natural and lasts well over time - and he does a fabulous blow out, too!
And in addition to being a very skilled hairdresser, he is enjoyable company as well. :)
Highly recommended."
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​2020 San Francisco Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

​​2019 Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

​​2018 Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

​​2017 Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

​​2016 Small Business Excellence Award
- Men's Hair Salons -

2016 Wealth & Finance Business Award
Best Men's Salon - San Francisco

2015 and 2016
Best Businesses of San Francisco Award 
Men's Hair Salons