03/24/08

Daryl DuCharme -- simply the best

by petanumen

Daryl is probably the best colorist in the city, period. He gives you great, natural-looking results using great, natural (Aveda) products. I tried a lot of SF stylists -- some very expensive -- in search of someone who would really LISTEN to what I wanted, would have the SKILL to pull it off, and would CARE enough to do his best to make me look good. I found all that in Daryl. I live 35 miles away from SF, but I gladly make the trek in to see him. He's well worth it.

A visit with Daryl is a totally nurturing experience. You'll leave him looking and feeling great!

02/29/08

See Daryl DuCharme for a great haircut

by jefinsf

For a long time, I thought I had bad hair. That's because every person who cut my hair told me so. My hair is very straight and fine. I wore it long and parted in the middle for many years, partly to avoid hearing the salon mantra about my bad hair. Later, I had an extended illness and got a virtual buzz cut for easy maintenance. Eventually I got well and had to decide what to do with my hair as it grew out. After many false starts, I found Daryl.

I now wear a bob. Because of the precision required for a bob, many consider it a difficult cut . Not Daryl. His cut makes my life easier as it assures my hair always looks terrific. It's flattering and easy to maintain. My friends envy that my hair never looks unkempt. It is not rare for perfect strangers to complement me on my haircut. I once overheard a man describing me to another saying, "She's the one with the great haircut.". I know this is San Francisco, but really!

Daryl is a delight. Friendly and professional, he is talented enough to be a Diva but never behaves like one. Very cool.

02/09/08

Beautiful cut, great location, good price, pleasant service

by PharOueste

Daryl du Charme is my hairdresser at ShearBliss. He recently joined ShearBliss. He chose this salon as carefully as I chose him. I know I am happy with his beautiful work and where he landed. It is a place where I can find a 45-minute sanctuary of pleasant conversation or quiet. They offer tea or water. The other hairdressers are really nice and invested creating a very comfortable level of service. I have a father who really admires good haircuts, especially if it is on one of his offspring. He is always happy to see that I am sustaining a long-term relationship entrusting my cut to Daryl, who switches around using scissors or razors. He had a excellent aesthetic eye. His hand is consistant from years of experience and able to create a new look. I think he knows how to cut really curly hair. (You would want to call to make sure.)

Also, I like that Daryl stuck with a Aveda concept salon. I really enjoy using their products for at least 20 years. The price of my cut is good for a middle-end shop. ShearBliss opts for fitting into a nice neighborhood like Hayes Valley instead of charging 1/10th my bi-weekly paycheck by renting space in the financial district, downtown or in Pacific Heights. The location is great. You can walk to the ballet or symphony, walk to market and take MUNI catch a baseball game, find some truly delicious food in any price-range near or further out or catch transportation to link you up anywhere in the Bay Area.

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: I don't have a car. I will repeat that parking might be a problem if you have a car.