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Blade Runners Hairstudio is a trendy and hip salon that offers haircuts, hairstyling, semi-permanent color, permanent color, highlights, bleaching, toner, permanent waves, dreadlocks, relaxer and special deep conditioning and moisture treatments. Stylists here come from many diverse backgrounds and training programs throughout the world to join Blade Runner's inspired and capable team of stylists.
5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems as if I'm in good company; writing a stellar review of Emily and her talented scissor swinging fingers...I went into Blade Runners on a recommendation from another [competent but anonymous]...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Emily at Blade Runners, 5 stars. I keep coming back to Emily; she's given me a bob, bangs, and is now helping me to grow out that cut. Emily is punctual, she listens to my needs, she asks questions...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
aaand i finally listened to my sister and went to emily. she carefully and quietly crafts your hair into something that looks good no matter what you do. wash it and air dry? yup, great. straighten?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here off and on since 2003. They always do an amazing job on my hair. I went in about a month ago to add some more blonde panels (highlights) to my dark brown hair and I also got a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got red and blonde highlights put into my hair as part of Hawt on Yelp week. Sylvia was my stylist, and she is sweet as pie.It is risky to go to a new salon, so I got antsy in the middle and asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Janey is the reason why I give this place 5 stars. She is such a sweetheart and gives an awesome shampoo and head massage! Haha I never thought my hair could look that good until I got my first cut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to change my hair for a long time, but had that toe-in-a-pool feeling about it. Like, it would be awesome to jump right in, but what if its really cold and my bathing suit comes off?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a disappointing experience at La Vii (I should've known a great haircut costs more than $18), I came to Bella at Blade Runners to fix my boring feathered bangs. I work down the street and Bella...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well this place rocks. All the time I go to Haight Street I pass by this place. I finally tried this place out yesterday. I got a color. Masha did my color. She was really nice and listened to want I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Emily. is. friggin. AWESOME!!I've always had trouble getting haircuts due to the fact they always came out F-ed up. I don't mean to complain but how can you blame me when sometimes I come out wanting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, the stars really go Rebecca. She's fabulous. She always cuts my hair exactly the way I want, or if that's not possible she works with me to make it look fabulous. Rebecca just goes the extra...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice for cut, and twice for color, at model prices - absolutely the way to go!I got a graduated a-line bob with red all-over color, and hot pink highlights on top. I get constant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair cut by Emily at Blade Runners for about three years now and I've never been disappointed. She always does a fantastic job with my hair, plus she's super-cool and incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, Sylvia at Blade Runners - the best. My hair has never looked better - seriously, my friends let me know ALL THE TIME. I feel super comfortable with her and am totally confident that every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nkki is an unbelievable hair stylist. Called on short notice on a Friday and was able to get an appointment for the afternoon. Had been sporting a longer shag for the last couple of years and wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is my hair colorist awesome at coloring my hair but she's super nice too. If you're a blond and you haven't found a person to get your color right, you should give Sylvia a try. I been told...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to bladerunners for 7 years - yes 7. I used to see Marissa and when I heard she moved I was so so sad - it is so HARD to find a good stylist. They recommended Emily, who is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few weeks ago I went for a spur-of-the-moment haircut at a salon in the Outer Sunset, which I regretted the next day. I couldn't stand it any longer and decided to make an appointment with Bella at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Janine gets a 5 start rating. I have been going to her for 5 years and she rocks the blades of steel.One star lost for the Blade Runners facility since my wife has experienced a cold water shampoo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still love getting my hair cut by Emily! I had been cutting corners and let a couple of different friends cut my hair this past 6 months and boy I'm glad to be back to the salon atmosphere. She did a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the best haircut of my life here from Wendy. I thought I'd have to shorten it to get some curl, but she convinced me to leave it long and brought out waves I didn't know I had. Cost me an arm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, rude and not good at all (fire engine red roots when all I wanted was a touch up on some highlights). Skip Blade Runners!
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually have to wait fo 10-15 minutes after my scheduled appointment time, but Emily is great with straight hair. She made great suggestions and I've always walked out satisfied. They do sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
David, if i could give you negative stars I would. In fact, I'm trying to give you 0 stars right now, just because I've never tried before, and I'm going to see what happens. I went in for a bang...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Janine, Janine, Janine! This woman is more than worth the 80 bucks (with tip) for the wonder she works with hair! Great for girls with curly hair, but not thick because she has the same. She always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first encounter with blade runners, a couple years ago, i was bleach blonde with 2" dark roots and frustrated with every stylist who had attempted to touch up my roots before. as i walked by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Haircuts! but damn they are expensive. I wish I wasn't hooked!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review gets an extra star because I've really only tried two stylists about a year ago. Neither of them gave me what I asked (at all) and it's too expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute salon, went to Michael as a hair model. He colored my hair and did a fantastic job. He's really good at styling too :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For all of you David Lopez fans (formerly of the Red Chair Salon), you can find him at Bladerunners under the name NIKKIThe owner of the salon is also named David, so make sure to request NIKKI so you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was working on Haight Street, this was the spot where Joel cut my hair. Since now, I've followed him to Firehorse in the Lower Haight..but I still get my Bumble & Bumble products here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lauren is not only the best hair stylist I've ever been to, but she's one of my favorite people! I have never been so attached to a stylist, and as long as I'm in San Francisco I won't go to anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE NIKKI!I place sole credit for 6 of my 10 cool points on Nikki. He always knows what i'm talking about and has ideas of his own. Very edgy and sweet and amazing!UPDATE 7/14/08:I got the black in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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After years of disappointing colorists who were unable to match a shade of blonde to my olive skin and stylists who cut a half a foot of chunky layers off my hair farm, i was finally referred to Lauren by a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK..So, I know I said Christopher from Blown Away hair salon was my hair man, but..... I've found someone else. I've been in San Francisco for nearly six years now and I still recall the first time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lauren is a genius. She is great with long hair, gives honest suggestions, and does really detailed work. I've never been disappointed. I've gone twice to other salons for convenience and regretted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YEAH! a place that I can confidently walk into and get my curly hair cut. No kidding after extensive one time salons this is my 1st choice. and the place is so clean and futuristic like.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tony is absolutely the best! He always listens and figures out exactly what I want to do with my rather unruly hair, even when I'm not quite sure myself. I have difficult hair but he has tamed it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hair was really long and really damaged. I decided to cut it all off and a was recommended this place by a friend (who got an adorable pixie cut there). Emily cut my hair and she did an AMAZING...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Janine rocks... She always seems to know what to do and her suggestions always turns out great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Blade runners last night for a hair overhaul, toner session, cut and style. I get in there for the first part of my treatment with Bella for the toning portion. She looks at my slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll quickly preface this review by pointing out that I'm obviously not a bigtime yelper, though I use yelp for reviews all the time. (Kind of feels like cheating). I've only reviewed things I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Ever since my aunt decided to pop out babies and stop doing hair I've been on a never-ending search for the right hair stylist. It's been about 4 years and I have been to a different stylist every time....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I chopped my long hair off at this salon about 10 years ago, of course the stylist that used to cut my hair back then is long gone. I've been wanting to get a new hair style for a while and since I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I just had these people on bad day. . .I see some good reviews but my experience wasn't so great. I wanted to have my hair dyed brown with a few streaks of blonde. The girl who did my color...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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After ten years or not having a hair cut, my best friend finally talked me into going ot her stylist Tony at Bladerunners. It took some convincing being as how they charge $70 for a haircut and I'd never paid...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stylists here don't let you walk out of here looking bad. They do a good job and take their time on you. Always a good cut and a fun place to get it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Frankie is no longer there, and the last haircut I got from him was not up to the snuff of the previous three. When the receptionist told me that Frankie was gone, I asked her "Is there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to Amber for my cuts about a year ago. It's gotten to the point where I get asked about where I get my cut so much on a daily basis, I carry around a stack of Blade Runner business...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tony's your man.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Ariana about Amber. She is awesome. Amber does my color. She always makes me look good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been growing out my hair for a while and wanted a layered, voluminous shaggy/wavy cut with sideswept bangs. I went to Janine and she was fantastic. Listened to what i wanted and gave me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's all about Amber. It took my a while to find my place in the city and I just took a chance and made an appointment here and got Amber. I loved it. It was a relaxing experience and the outcome was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first time there I go to Amber to get my hair colored. She is alright. Nice and everything but hair stylist wise she is just okay. I guess I was expecting more considering this place is known and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jenny Kim is the bomb. Bladerunners is one of the most fashion forward salons in the city. They can handle any kind of hair.I am African American and I was tired of spending 6 hours in a black hair...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bladerunners for years until my favorite hairstylist Eric dissapeared. He gave me the best haircuts/color in my life!! I wish I asked for his number while he was still there because one day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forgive me, Johnson, for I have sinned! Although you unlocked the secret waviness of my hair, I've found a new stylist. Her name is Wendy, and she gave me the hair I've always wanted.For a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Hey i am not fron sanfrancisco but love everything about it..i let my hair grow longer than i expected w/hopes of finding a great stylists, w/out all the drama...i walked in and Jenni kim was and is my stylist...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT: I used to get my hair cut at Bladerunners by the fabulous Jenny Kim, but last time I called to make an appointment I was told that she'd moved out of town. Just a week later, I ran into her in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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I get my hair done by Lauren and I totally trust her. For the first time in my life I can relax and not "back seat drive" my stylist the way usually have to. I am used to keeping a vigilant eye on the mirror...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bladerunner's for one of the student model cuts with a hair dresser named Joe. He colored my hair any care or consideration and after having it completed. He was completely rude and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten my hair cut by wendy (only) 3 times in the last year, which speaks to how well her cuts grow out. I deducted a star because it's a bit more expensive than what I'd normally spend on a cut....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i had the worst highlights in my life here and the cut was almost as bad and the stylist kept looking at me in the mirror and with the worst fake smile telling me that the color looked beautiful. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked having my hair done here - Lauren is great!! She is fantastic with color and does a great job cutting. I went from platinum blonde to espresso brown and somehow she was able to keep me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing...I started getting my herrr did there when I was 18. I love Wendy. I think she's lovely. It was $55 and she impressed me so much I gave her a $20 tip. Here we are almost 5 years...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Emily is FANTASTIC!!! I found out about her from her sister and the other wonderful women I work with. She totally made me feel awesome and taught me how to style my hair on my own. Do I wish the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
blade runners gives great haircuts... go to emily for cut and rose for color... they are an awesome team and such nice, talented girls. seriously, my hair looks fucking sweet and it's because they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Blade Runners and refuse to go anywhere else in the city. Emily has given me different cuts ranging from pixie short to long with layers. She is freakin amazing! Everytime my hair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the worst highlights and cut of my life. It gets bad when you just come home and your boyfriend says "it looks like you have gray hair!" Not to mention the way my hair was styled. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got my hair cut there recently after reading all the reviews on yelp, and they did a good job...but i'm not sure if $80 [after tip] is worth it for a haircut! i used to get a really great cut back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, semi-friendly people (considering it's Haight), but Lauren will do whatever you ask of her. Pay attention to the dog in the front. He's the sweetest cutest thing ever!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im giving this place one star short of a five because my favorite hair dresser no longer works here. WAAAH! Brendy, come back!! Um, other than that, this place is pretty cool. The decor is really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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I usually get my hair done by my personal hair stylist, but she moved to new york. I went to this salon dec of 2005 and will never go back. she recommended me to go to bladerunners and I saw all the reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Updated: July 12, 2007Ok... I'm getting SUPER frustrated at Blade Runners. Stephanie is gone. In Oregon. My previous girl "moved to LA", before that "moved out of town". Maybe, just maybe I get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a stylist myself and since my friend couldn't do mine for me this month in my time of need I decided to take a risk of getting it done by total stranger.I made an appt. for a Sunday and I got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Bladerunners after my regular stylist at another salon canceled my appt that very morning - alas, I was not to be deterred, I was getting a new cut that day, even if I had to walk blindly into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always great hair cutters here. Started going to them in the late 80's and recently returned. The prices are much higher now, but you are guaranteed to get what you want- or maybe something cooler...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh well, maybe just not my style but can not recommend blade runners, esp for the price. I've gotten better haircuts well under 40 bucks. The shampoo was nice and relaxing though.Edit 01/25/07:OK, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going to Blade Runners since moving here from NYC. I loved my hairdresser at Bumble & Bumble in NY and asked her if she knew anyone in SF she would recommend. She sent me to Blade Runners....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About 2 years ago i decided i needed a change. So i chose blade runners to be the place where i would chop off my ponytail, and for the first time in my life have a pixie cut. It was life changing,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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i have been going to blade runners since 2003 and wouldn't change for the world. i work in the salon/spa environment and receive compliments on my color and cut daily! i never hesitate to recommend this gem!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, there's something to be said for quiet confidence. When someone is really skilled in their profession, they don't have to be condescending, snotty or have an attitude about it. When someone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blade Runners is like an oasis of cool in a sea of lame wannabes. It's true, I am a guy and I do pay $60 for a haircut. I think it's totally worth it because you get so much more bang for your buck....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After getting my hair cut this morning at Blade Runners, I went to brunch w/ my girl Megan W. and she commented that I was a "real hipster now". That, my friends, made the money I spent on this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Stephanie and Janine. They always know exactly how I want my hair and get it done. Janine has the most patience in the world. I don;t know how she ever put up with me though. When my hair was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Blade Runners originally because I loved one of my friend's haircuts; however, after my first visit, I was less than thrilled with mine. My color was OK (Courtney), but I hated my cut (Emily...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BAD BUSINESS...these people are not very good stylists, it more for the tourist who wants to get a "trendy" haircut on haight than someone who wants a good haircut that is worth the exorbitant price...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible! I wanted to grow my hair out...needed a trim. Did not...I repeat...DID NOT want any layers...and what does the condescending snotty BEYOTCH do? She gives me a mullet. A F-ing mullet!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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I used to live close by this salon and would get my hair cut on a regular basis from them. Great location, top quality hair stylist. Plus all the fun people watching out the window as you get your cut. I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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I loved this chic salon. It is full of trendy looking stylists and they all seemed to be very experienced. My favorite part of the salon is the handing decorations. This can kept your mind from getting bored...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I tried to trim my bangs by myself (TRIED) and I usually do it impeccably (USUALLY), but last night I was in such a rush I made myself look like a 5 yr old who discovered the power of scissors. So...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd recommend Janine to anyone. She's worked wonders with my thick/fine hair, and is the perfect combination in a hairstylist: she listens to what you want, but also makes recommendations based on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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I was not really impressed with the stylists at Blade Runners.. Being on Haight Street, I was not surprised that the setting and people would be a liitle punkish. But that is not the reason I don't recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my hair place. I like it because:- Emily is an awesome stylist. She really listens to what you have to say throughout, and always stops and ask questions. Even if you're nervous about changing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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i have been going to jenny at bladerunners for the past couple of years and i trust no one else with my hair(she even came to my wedding and gave me a stunning updo). everyone who works there is really sweet...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Wendy at Bladerunners for over 3 years now after stumblin upon this place while walking around the neighborhood. I can't say enough good things about her. Not only does she always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dealing with my hair is not an easy task--I cut it myself for more than 10 years. This was partially due to a lack of money and partically due to an inability to find a stylist who would really listen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so scared my regular stylist will read this review (don't kill me Brandie!) but I defected this weekend from Cowboys and Angels (after going to them for a year) to see Wendy at Bladerunners. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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I just came back from an appointment with Emily, and I love my hair! A friend recommended her to me, and her reviews on citysearch are 100% accurate. She is very nice and spends time talking to you about what...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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I've gone to Blade Runners for haircuts on several occasions. I enjoy the funky atmosphere, and the staff is well trained.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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blade runners is awesome! I just moved here and was really nervous about going someplace new, but after a couple reccomendations I tried Blade Runners. I wasn't sure at first since everyone seemed like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the best color job here ever: three colors, red, orange and purple in a swirl around my little crown. I have to tell you that yes it was an apprentice, and god knows where he went after he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a customer of Blade Runners since it's inception over ten years ago. The staff is great, the service is very good and my hair always comes out looking fantastic. My only cmplaint is that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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I am completely neurotic about my hair, and trust very few people with it. If I get bad haircuts, I freak out and get depressed. After a number of those kinds of experiences, and about 2 1/2 years without a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have very thick, long, wavy hair that is difficult to shape, so I was very pleased with my two trips to Blade Runners. Unfortunately, I don't remember my stylists names (I'm horrid at that) but both...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is : BELLA. the cutest girl in the whole shop, she just started the apprentice program and she knows style. Somehow, with only a hairbrush and a blowdryer, she got my hair to morph...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i can say is emily. the best haircut...ever!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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I've been looking for a good stylist for a LONG time. And I mean someone I can talk to, trust, and know that will do what I want, how I ask. Lauren is the girl! I showed her a picture, and she did exactly what...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last summer I wanted a major change so I asked about getting purple highlights. I met with the colorist (Rebecca?) who said that I could probably get the lavendar shade that I wanted. It took two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only great things to say about Rebeccah, my stylist at Blade Runners. I have been seeing her for a couple of years now and everyone I've sent to her has been positive about their experience....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once- and got a great cut and blowout by Erik. He was nice and everything, but I left there dropping about $80. That's just a little much for me. Yes some products were pushed upon me and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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I came in for a re-cut after being devastatingly butchered elsewhere. I had the great fortune of immediately getting an appointment with Emily, who not only saved my haircut, but gave me one that got...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great salon with very talented stylists. I've had both coloring and cuts done here and it's always a very pleasant experience. I think the best hair I've ever had came from Blade Runners -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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I have gone to Blade Runners for several years. Staff is friendly, not snobby. They give awesome cutting edge cuts...but just be sure you get the right person. I went one year ago and have not been back...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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The staff is professional and welcoming, the atmosphere is modern and hip, and you can't beat the location. I was tired of stuffy downtown salons with pretentious attitudes, so I gave Blade Runners a try and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is useful for me because it's in my neighborhood and they sell a wide range of Bumble and Bumble products.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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Lauren is totally metal! She's the best! Not only is she great at cut and color, but she's the nicest person you'll ever meet.All the staff is really great and the front desk girls were especially helpful.I <3...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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I loved Amber! She listened attentively while I explained to her what I wanted to do with my highlights and gave me exactly what I wanted... and I am VERY PICKY! She also spent a good amount of time styling it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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One of the things my girlfriend and I missed the most about Chicago was getting our hair cut by Brenna at Milio's for the last year and a half (after three years of searching), so we weren't looking forward to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when I find a stylist that I like, I'd follow him/her anywhere. The salon is secondary. The folks at Bladerunners, though, run a class operation, and the prices are pretty reasonable -- $55...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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I thought this place seemed cool, especially since it has a high rating through city search. WOW was I wrong. I asked for something SO SIMPLE, med. brown hair with a few light brown highlights. So she died my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I just visited the salon yesterday and had to write a review to warn everyone. The service is definitely horrible. I went in for highlights and the stylist was more concerned about looking in the mirror at...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Emily is the woman!!! She is by far the best person I have ever gone to for a haircut. She makes sure that she fully understands what you want accomplished and continuously checks in throughout the cut making...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just got a hair cut and full hair coloring. I give this place a 3 star because I am satisfied by the results but not "wowed" by it. The salon is definately very trendy/rock star atmosphere. Most of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my hair colored here last week...it was my first time at this salon. I had a full highlight and I'm very pleased - My stylist Lauren was very chill, never tried to hard sell me on product,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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I first heard about Blade Runners from a trendy hair salon all the way in New York City. What great a great recommendation! Ive been going for almost a year now and my hair has never looked so good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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While this is not my super favorite hair place in the city, it is one of the few places on Haight Street where you can get a good cut. I have not been as impressed with the color, however. Stylists an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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I have gone to Bladerunners off and on for a few years and had decent, if not pretty darn good, haircuts. However, the last time I went, they BUTCHERED ME and I'm miserable now. I look awful and it'll take...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The SECOND time in my life someone actually listened to me and cut my hair right without fear of approval!!Blade Runners is a tad wallet-blowing, but with the kind of service you get, I'll throw in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got some fantastic color correction from Anthony. The whole staff is really talented, not to mention true rock n' roll eye candy. Pricey but worth it if you can spare the bills.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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I've been going to Blade Runners regularly now for a couple of years and I've been consistently happy with the service and the cut/color. Everyone I've dealt with has been pleasant, the bull dog is adorable,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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I've been going to Bladerunners the last few years. Each experience has been positive. I usually have a clear idea of what I want and Joel (for haircuts) and Rebecca (for highlights) always deliver.Reading...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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Every time I get my hair cut by the owner I am happy. His stylists are another story. I went to the salon for a trim and got a cut, a straightening iron, and products for the bargain price of $250.00. The cut...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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i just had the best experience at Bladerunners. the staff was nothing but friendly and accomidating the moment i arrived. i got both a color and a cut and i am just loving it. the staff was very knowledgable...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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I have been a client of bladerunners for about four years now, and i have consistantly recieved spectacular service. After each visit to the salon, i am amazed with the way they are able to transform me. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2004
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I went there about four years ago for a cut and color and received a mediocre haircut and boring color when I had stated clearly what I wanted. Went there again this year and had one of the worst haircuts of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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My haircut was cool- definitely experimental- albeit slightly freaky----but I have to agree that the "tude" factor in that place is a little much for me-- and there cuts ain't all that- customer service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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I went to Blade Runners for a cut and color and have never felt more ignored in my life. My hair turned out OK, but the entire time I was there, I felt as if the stylist would rather be anywhere else besides...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2004
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This place is definitely worth to keep. I used to go to those expensive hair salons. Around this tight budget economy, Ive decided to cut my budget a bit, but not the service. The result is this place is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2003
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One more time I left Bladerunners happy. They are the best. Nice, mellow, competent and talented hair stylists. Thanks Joel, James, Janine and Rachel. You're tha best!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2003
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I came to this website to search for the most kick-ass salon in the city, and saw Blade Runners at the number one spot....Now, after an awesome dying job done by James (it's EXACTLY what I wanted!), and not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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I went in there w/ a picture of Tom Cruise.Hair stylist James did an awesome job w/ the coloring and the hair cut. Everyone is nice and funny. Everyone was helpful and informative.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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I got my haircut two months ago... This was the best haircut I have ever gotten. You can tell a great cut when after tons of time goes by your hair still looks great!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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Every hair that I saw when I was waiting was so cute and cool, from regular cut to dread hair style. Everybody here is very friendly, cute, stylish without attitudes. Love this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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I went to Blade Runners without knowing anything about it. I got the best hair cut and highlights that I have had IN MY LIFE. If you go, request James for your color stylist. He is friendly and does a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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