Business Details
Your Trusted Hair & Beauty Salon in San Francisco
Bateau hair Salon is a certified sustainable green salon dedicated to redefining hair care through personalized service and eco-conscious practices. We implement a $3-5 upcharge to ensure proper disposal of beauty waste while maintaining our commitment to environmental responsibility. Our San Francisco-based team combines advanced training from institutions like Tony & Guy with a philosophy of collaborative teaching, offering clients access to stylists with decades of combined experience in cutting, coloring, and styling. We specialize in custom-tailored hair solutions that reflect individual needs while embracing the artistic and fashion-forward ethos of the Bay Area. Our salon partners with premium product lines like KEVIN.MURPHY, Oribe, and Hairstory, which prioritize natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing.Every service includes professional consultation, and we guarantee all work with complimentary adjustments within 7 days. With flexible scheduling options and a focus on continuing education, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of industry innovations while delivering reliable, high-quality results.
Services
Haircuts
Color Services
Styling
Extensions
Treatments
Product Sales
Consultations
Balayage
Keratin Treatments
Perms
Highlights and features
- We are a certified sustainable green salon with eco-conscious practices
- Our stylists have advanced training from institutions like Tony & Guy
- We use premium, sustainably-sourced hair care products from trusted brands
- We guarantee all services with complimentary adjustments within 7 days
- Our team offers decades of combined experience in hair styling and color
Associations and certifications
- Green Salon Certified
Services
Haircuts
Our expert stylists provide precision haircuts tailored to your face shape, hair type, and personal style. Services include shampoo, blow dry, and finished styling. We offer customized cuts for both men and women, with pricing starting at $85 for gentlemen and $125 for ladies, with additional options for specialized techniques.
Color Services
We offer comprehensive color services including retouches, full color applications, balayage, and creative color techniques. Our stylists use professional-grade products to achieve vibrant, long-lasting results. Prices start at $135 for root touch-ups and $155 for full color, with consultations recommended for complex transformations.
Balayage
This French technique creates natural-looking highlights through hand-painted lightener application. Our stylists customize the process to achieve soft transitions and low-maintenance growth patterns. Pricing ranges from $200 to $300 depending on complexity, with complimentary consultations available to determine the ideal approach.
Treatments
We provide professional treatments to restore hair health and enhance appearance. Services include Olaplex bond repair ($85), deep conditioning ($35), and keratin smoothing treatments ($300). These treatments address damage from chemical processing, heat styling, and environmental factors while improving texture and manageability.
Styling
Our styling services include blowouts, updos, and special event styling. We offer tutorials to help clients recreate styles at home. Prices range from $85 for basic blowouts to $115 for advanced styling services, with braiding available at $55 per session.
People
Nicola Hind
Owner & Stylist
Nicola brings international experience from England and the US, with advanced training in London, New York, and San Francisco. She founded Bateau Salon to create a transformative environment that values continuing education and collaborative learning among stylists.
Erin Tanaka
Senior Stylist
With over 10 years of experience and training from Tony & Guy UK Art Directors, Erin specializes in cuts, color, and keratin treatments. She has been with Bateau since 2013, offering clients innovative ideas and personalized service in a warm, professional manner.
Nicole Achacoso
Senior Stylist
Nicole has over 15 years of experience, including training under Toni&Guy UK art directors. She specializes in natural and creative color applications, extensions, and both men's and women's cuts, combining technical expertise with personalized client care.
Krystin Carayas
Stylist
With 15 years of professional experience, Krystin specializes in color techniques like balayage and grey blending, along with hair extensions and precision cuts. She emphasizes personalized consultations to understand each client's unique needs and desired outcomes.
April Miles
Senior Stylist
April brings nearly 18 years of experience, including 9 years as an Art Director at Toni & Guy. She specializes in creative color techniques and has refined her skills in balayage and highlighting through continued education in San Francisco's competitive salon market.
Questions
What makes Bateau a sustainable green salon?
We implement a $3-5 upcharge to properly dispose of beauty waste and use eco-friendly products from brands committed to sustainable practices.
Do you offer color consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary 15-minute color consultations to help clients choose the best color techniques for their hair goals.
What hair product brands do you carry?
We offer premium products from KEVIN.MURPHY, Oribe, and Hairstory that emphasize natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing practices.
Can I book appointments online?
Most services can be booked online, though same-day appointments and complimentary trims require direct phone contact with our salon.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations may incur a 50% charge for the scheduled service.
Do you guarantee your services?
Yes, we guarantee all services and offer complimentary adjustments within 7 days of your appointment if needed.
