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CODE Salon

Hair that feels like you.

Luxury hair services tailored to your style, including custom color, precision haircuts, extensions, perms, and Japanese thermal straightening.

4.9 · 164 salon reviews 561 Castro St · San Francisco
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Meet the team

Aric Salon Owner

5.0 (83 reviews)

Stella Menendez

5.0 (10 reviews)

Keely von Savoye

4.8 (11 reviews)

Vincent potter

4.9 (26 reviews)

Kara Rigo

4.6 (21 reviews)

Deniz Erol

164 total

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Allison C

★★★★★

Christina D

★★★★★

Aric was amazing — so talented. I’ve never seen my curly hair look this good. Thank you Aric!

Saqib A

★★★★★

Awesome experience. Keely was a delight and the haircut was awesome.

Janie F

★★★★★

Elizabeth B

★★★★★

Great as always, Aric is the best! My hair never looked so good

Erin H

★★★★★

Caddie B

★★★★★

Love her ! kara is the best !

Julie D

★★★★★

Natalie N

★★★★★

Tammy T

★★★☆☆

Tugged on hair, told me I had unrealistic expectations, unfortunately the end result of a blowout is very different from any other blowout I’d gotten before and not what I wanted. Also didn’t take credit card but made an “exception” for me. The owner was nice but the person I worked with unfortunately was definitely fake nice and tough to talk to

Jessica H

★★★★★

Ilana R

★★★★★

Dina A

★★★★★

Jackie T

★★★★★

Nicolas C

★★★★★

She is very personable and knowledgeable… I will be one of her regular clients ….

Silvie A

★★★★★

Excellent

Anais D

★★★★★

Seutatia N

★★★★★

Kara treated my hair with care, and the beautiful curls lasted the whole night!

Brian R

★★★★★

Briony S

★★★★★

Really good thank you!

Nicki L

★★★★★

Matthew B

★★★★★

Caroline H

★★★★★

Keely is a wonderful stylist and the salon was great

Lisa F

★★★★★

Thank you so much and my son’s haircut looks fantastic! The only issue we had was being able to add a tip on the app. Is there a way to send a tip?

Lucy R

★★★★★

Kara was fast and efficient, got the blow dry done in no time which i appreciate but end results were incredible. A very pleasant woman to talk with as well and very skilled. Will come here whenever i’m in town.

Naomi H

★★★★★

Lauren B

★★★★★

Aric is an artist! I’ve never had a hair cut as skilled as this. He brought my Pinterest hair board to life and I’m so grateful.

Candy V

★★★★★

I finally found someone who truly understood my vision for my hair. I had been to multiple places for grey blending, but this is the first time I actually achieved the look I was hoping for. Aric is a sweetheart, super polite, and made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. I absolutely recommend him (though selfishly, I almost don’t want to promote him too much because I don’t want him getting even more popular to a point I can’t get an appointment lol)

Kristina M

★★★★★

Sole 🧚🏼‍♀️🌷🌱 C

★★★★★

Jeremy K

★★★★★

Keely does a great job. I’m looking to find a new long-term hairapist and Keely was great in listening to where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I want to go! I called yesterday and spoke with the owner who recommended me to her and was able to book for the next day. Cute spot and it’s clear that everyone there (boutique salon) is a consummate and talented, thoughtful professional. I’ll definitely be back!

Dunja M

★★★☆☆

Dawnielle L

★★★★★

Grace A

★★★★★

Susan S

★★★★★

Great cut, checked in with me and explained everything, would definitely return.

Rachael H

★★★★★

Eva S

★★★★★

ashita v

★★★★★

Vincent was amazing!! I had a very satisfactory haircut. I highly recommend him !

Ali W

★★★★★

Greg N

★★★★★

Best hair and color I’ve ever had.

Hani A

★★★★★

Kenzie K

★★★★★

Jennifer M

★★★★★

Nichole W

★★★★★

Lauren B

★★★★★

Jennifer M

★★★★★

Ruby S

★★★★★

Ive been going to Keely to cut my hair for a while because she does an amazing job every time! She is such an incredible hairstylist!

Alicia S

★★★★★

Sunny H

★★★★★

Meghan R

★★★★★

Ananya S

★★★★★

laura s

★★★★★

Aric understood everything I said and then explained what he thought we should do with my hair. The cut he gave me is the best I ever had and the volume and style is perfect. Can't wait to go back.

Kennedy W

★★★☆☆

Anjali P

★★★★★

Had a consultation with Aric, he was great! So kind, clearly knowledgeable, wanted to know what questions I had, took my concerns seriously. Wasn’t just trying to sell/upsell me on anything. I’m looking forward to starting my the next leg of my hair journey with him!

Judith O

★★★★★

Aric was such a sweetie, he listened to all of my wants and needs and made sure to accommodate me and check in to see if I was comfortable throughout every step 👐

Sarah N

★★★★★

Aric was great!

Gonzalo L

★★★★★

Brian R

★★★★★

Victoria H

★★★★★

Jacqueline J

★★★★★

This was my first ever curly cut, so I was nervous because I know it's hard to find a good curly hair specialist. Nonetheless, my cut gave my curls a voluminous appearance and they were the most defined I've ever seen my curls before. Apparently, I have what is called "cotton candy hair," which I usually feel self-conscious about since the strands are fine, but Aric helped my hair really pop!

Carolina P

★★★★★

Cheyenne G

★★★★★

Wonderful experience

Stephanie P

★★★★★

Went to Vincent without a personal referral! I have long hair with layers. Loved the cut.

Rae P

★★★★★

10/10 experience. Love my hair color, and Kara is amazing. Already booked my appointment to come back. Highly recommend!

Nicole M

★★★★★

I had such a nice visit! All I needed was a no fuss 14 inch cut so it can be donated to charity, and Vincent took great care of me. Maybe it’s standard but I really loved the way he washed my hair, I was purring on the inside because it felt like a gentle massage for my scalp. A nice simple cut for an easy going gal. Thanks for working with Wigs for Kids!

Felicia H

★★★★★

Lucy P

★★★★★

Selena P

★★★★★

Elaina H

★★★★★

Stella is a master with color! She is always such a joy to work with and takes the time to understand what I really want. I look forward to visiting CODE Salon every time!

Violet S

★★★★★

Kyla M

★★★★★

Leighdia D

★★★★★

I was able to secure a last minute appointment with Kara and she didn’t disappoint. She was knowledgeable, discussed with me what minimal tweaks I needed for a precision cut that worked with my hair texture and face structure. I left feeling fabulous and still do.

Elizabeth B

★★★★★

Today I came in for my first haircut at this salon, and I’m honestly so impressed! Aric was absolutely amazing - professional, attentive, and incredibly talented. He really listened to what I wanted and made it even better than I imagined. The haircut is perfection, I’m obsessed with how it turned out! And his hands - pure magic! It genuinely felt like I was getting a head spa treatment, so relaxing. I left feeling refreshed, confident, and so happy with the result. I’ll definitely be coming back to Aric from now on!

Alice Z

★★★★★

Vincent was amazing to work with! Great conversation and gave me one of the best haircuts I’ve had in years!

Grace E

★★★★★

Aric was wonderful - honest but not pushy, provided science-backed information, thoughtful, and friendly. Listened to my goals and concerns and provided helpful suggestions. Gave me a wonderful haircut and blowout. Can't wait to come back in a few months.

Cori H

★★★★★

Aric is an angel!!! I literally just cannot say enough good things about him. He saved me today as I came in with my hair in a mess. I won’t be sitting in anyone else’s chair.

Tina M

★★★★★

Eric was amazing! Thank you

Cat D

★★★★★

Annette T

★★★★★

Matthew B

★★★★★

pierre l

★★★★★

Lisa F

★★★★★

Kara was great! Excellent colorist and wonderful person.

Ishita D

★★★★★

Courtney B

★★★★★

Violet S

★★★★★

Sarah S

★★★★★

He did great with my daughter and her hair looks fantastic!

Pam L

★★★★★

Brian R

★★★★★

Absolutely terrific.

Gowri N

★★★★★

Wanda Y

★★★★☆

Maybell S

★★★★★

Joelle T

★★★★★

Tina L

★★★★★

Isabela C

★★★☆☆

I got a good haircut. They listened and tried to accommodate my requests.

Sophie M

★★★★★

Claudis B

★★★★★

Catherine S

★★★★★

It was perfect: the products are top-notch, the space is fabulous, and Aric is spectacular. I am very pleased with my cut and highly recommend this stylist.

Caylene P

★★★★★

Great first time cut with Aric, had a nice conversation around best options for my face shape taking into account my willingness to invest time in styling. Very happy with the results!

Daisy D

★★★★★

Vincent is a master stylist. He did an amazing job, much better than the model photo I shared with him. He listen to my request and went beyond expectation. Simply excellent. In addition he is a very respectful, polite and very nice.

Mona H

★★★★★

Niveditha P

★★★★★

I got my hair cut from Vincent and he is amazing, sweet and professional. I am very happy with the end results.

Susan S

★★★★★

Nicki A

★★★★★

I got a great haircut here and was able to have them handle my donation to Wigs for Kids. Thanks to Vincent for helping my process of long to much shorter hair be way more palatable than I expected!!

Koong M

★★★★★

Kara was very amazing , I love my hc and color, hilight she gave me .

Crystal C

★★★★★

They truly did wonders for my hair! Not so much for my bank account though... Although I am extremely happy with my results, unfortunately the price is way too steep, for me personally 😞 However, if you can afford it they really did do a fantastic job and I love it 🫶

Harbour Y

★★★★★

I’m really glad I did the consultation with the owner, Aric. The salon is clean and welcoming, and the staff greeted me with smiles, which made it easy to feel comfortable. Aric is very approachable and not arrogant at all. He explained clearly whether grey blending would be possible. I am not a native English speaker, but his English was easy to understand. He did not push expensive treatments and gave honest advice based on my current hair condition and my long-term goals. I felt I could trust him and would recommend Code Salon.

Nicole L

★★★★★

Thank you so much, Aric for your time in making my hair look incredible 🩷 I’m so appreciative for your accommodating hours and attentiveness to my hair health. So happy to have found Code Salon!

Marjan K

★★★★★

Renuka S

★★★☆☆

Talha M

★★★★☆

The haircut is great but cut much shorter than I had originally wanted. I showed two inspiration photos with 3-4 inches of length and was cut between 1-2 inches all around. I may have miscommunicated what I was looking for but my hair will require a few months of additional growth to get to the look I was hoping for.

emma c

★★★★★

Jackie T

★★★★★

Courtney P

★★★★★

Violet S

★★★★★

Louise S

★★★★★

Stella is absolutely the best! So happy that I found this Salon when my previous hairdresser moved.

Supriya K

★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience with Aric! He took the time to listen to all my concerns and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. He colored and styled my hair beautifully, with so much care and attention to detail. On top of being incredibly talented, he’s also such a joyful, positive, and genuinely handsome guy, his energy made the whole appointment even better. Highly recommend Aric for anyone looking for great service and a great vibe!

Ning L

★★★★★

Violet S

★★★★★

Nicolette B

★★★★★

Tim L

★★★★★

Adriana G

★★★★★

Ginger A

★★★★★

sandra b

★★★★★

Thanks for your attention to detail and professionalism

Dana A

★★★★★

Holly H

★★★★★

Arnexian C

★★★★★

Sandy L

★★★★★

Stefano always does a great job, I have known Him for many years thx

renee s

★★★★★

Gregory M

★★★★★

Awesome bleaching. Very professional and personable. Highly recommended!

Monica G

★★★★★

Wonderful first experience! The salon was very clean, the products used were high quality, but most impressive was the stylists knowledge, experience, and professionalism! Best haircut I’ve received in years.

Aude G

★★★☆☆

Ok but overpriced for what it was (curly cut + lesson + treatment). The cut ended up pretty good (though not exactly what I asked for but I was too late to correct when I realized), and Airic knew what he was doing but for this price you would expect a little more pampering, a little more details when answering questions, a little more attention. I felt rushed (even though, again he did his job), shampoo was expedited, talking about hair styles too, « lesson » was basically put this product in your hair and scrunch them. I’d say it’s worth a third of what it actually cost.

G W

★★★★★

Awesome haircut and style. Stefano did an excellent job. Very friendly and professional. Great experience.

Bruno E

★★★★★

Nicole R

★★★★★

Maithreyi

★★★★★

This was my 1st time here & I had really great service/haircut by Stefano. He had good pointers about the haircut/style I wanted & did an excellent job. I've enjoyed my experience & would definitely come back.

Sarah W

★★★★★

Stefano is a magician! Best layers of my life ❤️ and great conversation too

Anahi C

★★★★★

Essie H

★★★★★

Had the loveliest experience with Stefano. My hair looks amazing and he’s an absolute gem of a human.

David S

★★★★★

Louise S

★★★★★

Amy W

★★★★★

This was my first time at Code, lovely friendly welcome. The salon is in a really great space and has a really relaxed vibe. Li was super friendly, she did my hair perfectly and knew exactly what I needed - I’m so pleased with my cut. Looking forward to going back again in the future!

Anne B

★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience at Code Salon! I’m visiting from Australia and brought my own Goldwell color — Stefano did an amazing job! He was absolutely fantastic — so skilled, friendly, and genuinely lovely to talk to. Highly recommend!”

Annette N

★★★★★

Aric did a fantastic job with my color and cut!

Noom D

★★★★★

Maria T

★★★★★

Amazing. The owner is the best and took care of my highlights for a beach blonde look. His salon is better than any other in Mill Valley or Malibu. Will come back and recommend more clients if they want a great salon in the area

AC R

★★★★★

Aric is the BEST!! 🙌🏽

Devon Y

★★★★★

Simran K

★★★★★

Destiny C

★★★★★

Michele Z

★★★★★

Li did a beautiful job on my blow out w/beachy waves! I have very corse thick hair and it’s hard to find the right person to do a proper blow out! She’s so friendly and personable! Very cool and comfortable spot to get your hair done!

Hima V

★★★☆☆

Marianne R

★★★★★

Aric is a curly girl whiz with his magic hands and vision!

Varun P

★★★★★

Jonathan W

★★★★★

Nigel L

★★★★★

Abeba A

★★★★★

Madeleine A

★★★★★

Jackie T

★★★★★

Love Aric - he’s the best! This man knows hair and he’a magic with color and extensions! So lucky I found him and really lucky he took me and my formerly very sad hair on as clients! 1000/10 recommend.

Jessica H

★★★★★

Abeba A

★★★★★

Great service

Karen A

★★★★★

The best. Chill vibe. Great talent.

AC R

★★★★★

Love my hair!! Aric is AMAZING!!

Nayansi m

★★★★★

Exelente servicio, amabilidad , Gerardo es muy carismático y amable.

Peter M

★★★★★

Great!