


4.0 of 5 stars.
Good barbers, a good value and classic gay 70's "art" on the wall. What more do you need for 30 minutes of beauty?
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The barbers are cool. Manly enough to feel at home. All I need is a buzz on my head. James does it in a snap of fingers and Phillip in ~5 min. Yes, they do not recommend anything. That's the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my stylist (out in the East Bay) went on maternity leave a few months ago, forcing me to find a new place to get my hair cut. One day I was having brunch in the Castro with one of my buddies and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading Yelp reviews, and needing a haircut from a barber close to home, I popped in. Actually that simplifies a difficult job finding the place, since it's not easily recognisable. Went in and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this review is written with a caveat. I just got a haircut (about half an hour ago) & so far I'm pleased. But it has not yet received the little lady stamp of approval, which frankly, since…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just have give an update to this great place. I am super lazy when it comes to getting my hair cut and always do it at the last minute. Therefore, I have had almost every guy that works at Male…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best barber in SF and quite the value - $18! I took my boyfriend there and he came out with one heck of a hot hairdo, he is so happy to have found a great barber in the city. Kyle is the man!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband was already a handsome devil before Kyle. Now y'all better watch out! Hands down the best cut he has had in years! Now I am a loyal Kyle follower! Hubby is too, but I am the one that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I love a good haircut. There is nothing better than getting clipped really close and having people want to rub your head. Been going here for over 4 years and Kyle is awesome. It's your basic…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not so much. I used to just buzz my own hair with the electric trimmer, but then I upgraded to the $7-$10 barbershops. Then I got the idea that maybe I should upgrade a little more, so I chose this…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband just got (another) a SWEET haircut from here and I love his new male image. Well.... he was always a male, but I love his new image. He says this swell place can always take him as a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love short haircuts, so I went here on the recommendation of my fellow yelpers. First off, its a gay barbershop, no problem, I've seen my share of Falcon flics, but the rainbow flags and suggestive…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a mild anxiety attack every time I need a haircut. It's an affliction caused by indecisiveness compounded by being mentally unhinged. It's a good thing the cuts here are only $18 because I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me: big boss, you wanted to see me? big boss: oh yes, please sit down and close the door.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many good reasons to get your hair cut at Male Image. I'll list some of the best ones: 1) Prices are reasonable - $18 for a good haircut. You may find cheaper, but not necessarily good.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started going here when I moved to San Francisco in October of 2005. I stopped going in August 2007. I typically used to go after work. Sometimes I made an appointment, but often the staff would…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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I've been going here since I moved to San Francisco 2 years ago. Unfortuantely I do not know usual barber's name. He's very good and I'd give him 5 stars. Today I went during the day instead of after work. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Ben is no more. Happier with the two other barbers we have used-- and cheaper. A good place for a real haircut. Not that I have much to cut, but happy to find Ben at Male Image. Changing…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Been here a few times and have always ended up pleased with the experience. They aren't always the friendliest people but they all know how to cut hair pretty damn well. Never had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I have to say that I went to this place today because of the good reviews on Yelp. I have not read any bad reviews. First let me say that I will not be coming here again. Monday morning, barber…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inevitably, barbers are [unique] characters and being such, they just don't give a shit sometimes -- it's what you pay for. But this is not the case with Male Image. These barbers pay attention and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not be alarmed or misled by odd postings from lonely hearts! This is just a great barber shop. I've been a regular at Male Image for a year now since mooving in to the 'hood. No creepy come ons,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have very short hair and have one of the easiest cuts in the world: #2 clippers on the top and sides. I wasn't too keen on paying $18 for a haircut but after trying three other barbers in the area…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looked long and hard - wait, lets start over. I've searched all over this city for a great haircut and decided to check out Yelp for some help. Help, I found. These are no-nonsense haircuts complete…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when you can go to a place and get exactly what's advertised. This place cuts hair. Period. No mousse, no pomade, no cute twink cuts (like another reviewer was evidently hoping for). Just…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only go here if you want your hair cut with clippers - which anyone at Borics or Great Clips could do. I think the guy was pissed that I told him no clippers - he was spinning me around in my chair…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A beauty salon, it's not. But this is a great place to go for your regular haircut. Come in knowing what you want, and you'll get it. Cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my boyfriend dearly but man, his hair drives me insane. It's kinda untidy and whenever he goes for a cut at some dinky barber shop he ends up either with half an inch of hair on his head (no…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't even consider having my hair cut anywhere else. Kyle is the only person in the world who gets to put cutting implements anywhere NEAR my head.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Sunday. It was quiet. Bill cut my hair, quick, efficient and $18. Easy. Very happy with the cut.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like that this barber shop is what you would expect: no-nonsense, fast service. The guys here are good at asking what you would like done and then delivering. Of course, they'll ask you questions…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very-very good, probably better than my previous barber that I used to go to back home, which is in Russia. The staff is very friendly and they do exactly what you want. Now I've been going there for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a shop geared toward the male persuasion! Since I am moving into the city soon I needed to find a good barber, looks like I'll be using the metro a lot for a haircut. The barber who cut my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This establishment may not be much to look at, but it is the oldest barber shop in the Castro. They have four chairs and any one of their skilled barbers can do your custom hairstyle in a snap. They…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried different barber shops when I was in San Francisco during my visits. This one was one of my favorites. It was the place that finally showed me, no you shouldn't keep your hair long, you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try a different barber shop on this one trip to SF. I was 1 hr late for my appointment and the wait was ...minimal. This is not one of those fancy salons that charges $40 a head for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, being the only haircut place close to my apartment, I decide to stroll into the part of san francisco that makes it famous. Guys holding hands, expressing their affection for each other .. which…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know when a stylist has the right eye and really gets it? At male image, Kyle is the man. At least for me. And, even though the cut is less expensive than others, you should tip an extra 5 to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Male Image is legit. So here I am a straight guy living in SOMA and I need a haircut. Now I don't have much hair so I'm not going to go to my lady's salon which charges over $70. I decide to walk…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phillip has been cutting my hair for about a decade. I'm real easy since I going bald. What is extra special is how well Phillip is able to trim my beard. While waiting for your appointment or…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bill usually cuts my hair. He's a good man, a good barber, and he built a cool bike. My hommie Brent S. will back me up - Male Image is a killer hairs snip for the price.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some background: I had a bitchin' mohawk all summer, usually do one every summer, and it's the easiest cut you can do. Usually one of my buddies does it, my mom did it once, and even I've managed to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They get a high rating for convenience. You can pretty much walk in and get a haircut within the hour. I made an appointment and ended up being half hour late. I called and they were really nice…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There comes a time in every young boy's life when he is told he looks just like a gay icon. This time for me happened at Male Image. You see, I needed a haircut. BAD. I had an A-fro (Asian fro) and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finding someone whom you trust to cut your hair is a difficult thing. Being new to the city I was forced into that type of a situation. However upon remembering one of my first trips here I seemed to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did me right. Cheap, quick, walked right in -- and even though at first I was sure I'd leave with a 55-year-old gay man's flat top, I was surprised by a stellar haircut. Staff is friendly and nice,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I moved to SF, I've been looking for a haircut place similar to my beloved Astor Hair in NYC ($13, you're in and out with a great cut). I have to say after all the buildup, this straight guy was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like a bonsai tree. Like an immaculately groomed bonsai tree, festooned with colorful ribbons and scarves. Probably the best haircut I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I should make it very clear that I did NOT get my hair cut here. But I did sit and wait numerous times for my hubby to get his hair cut here. So, from an observer's point of view, I'd have to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shatangi listened to other Yelpers' reviews and totally scored. I was 45 minutes early for my appointment and they took me as a walk-in. They are very respectful of their appointments. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For $18, you will not get a better haircut in the city. Sitting at Kyle's chair, it occurred to me that any salon that charges $40 or $50 to cut a dude's hair is engaging in Grand Theft. Nice friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good value at $18, actually had a bit of wait (almost half hour) cuz a few people had appointments. Still, rather satisfied with the cut, I have it short witht he clipper, my guy coulda been more…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ultra friendly, highly skilled, reasonably priced and always willing to fit you in when possible. Kyle and David both do a great job!
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going for years. I've ventured out to another place every now and then because they were booked, I was out of town, or to see if there was something better (I'm like that)... I've had $40 cuts…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there twice but both times I didn't have to wait long, they were friendly, down to earth, I was happy with my haircut, and the price was very reasonable for SF, let alone the Castro. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to KYLE at the Male Image barbershop for a couple of years. I've never been so consistently pleased with my hair (which is not all that easy to cut "just the way I like it!"). And…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a buzz cut or have really really short here then this is the place for you. However, if your hair is longer than 10 microns - you should consider going elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wherever I live, I need a nice, dependable barbershop. I have short hair, so (as fellow short-haired men know) haircuts are frequent. So last week I tried out Male Image. It's much more Castro than my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Precision priced right. Each barber here is excellent. With appointment or not, it's never too long a wait and they're open 'til 10 some nights. They take credit cards and you can have a beer while…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love having a barber shop that takes credit cards. Their hours rock too!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had nothing but great haircuts from these guys, especially considering the price. Bill is the guy I usually go with, but they're all pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly more expensive than Supercuts but a lot cheaper than a Union Square salon, and the end result looks closer to what you'd get at the latter than the former. Hopefully you won't have a long…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
always had a good haircut from these guys. good priced at $18 a cut.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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