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Ready to begin your hair story?

EST.2010

Hairstyle, Haircut Asian Hair
Chocolate brown
seamless blonde

the heart behind the shears, Benji Pow

Owner & master stylist

In 2019 I took over Taylor Monroe to  continue the legacy that was started as Oxenrose. Now I operate in Lower Haight. 

Every client who sits in my chair is trusting me with more than their hair. They're sharing apart of themselves and their vision of who they want to be after the blow out and style. I spent thousands of hours not just perfecting my craft, but learning how to truly listen. I'm really thorough with my consultations—they're conversations that explore the relationship between your inner world and your outer expression.

I have over 17 years of experience, 7 years here in San Francisco. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, I get asked often if I love to surf... On my days off, I'd rather hang out at a Spa, or with my dog Disco, o& get facials and lash perms at Retreat Skin & Hair (I'm renting a chair here 😉)

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Benji Pow Gray Blending Specialist
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Explore Gray Blending

Embracing your gray doesn’t have to mean

growing out your natural color completely

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Demi-Permanent

Perfect for: Clients who want soft coverage whilst steering away from the full commitment of a permanent color touch-up.

Demi-permanent haircolor creates a soft, translucent finish that gradually fades over time, allowing your gray hair to blend seamlessly, when growing out.

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Permanent Haircolor

Perfect for: Clients who want a bit more coverage but a grow out that is natural.

Permanent haircolor can be free-hand painted through the hair to disguise gray grow out and give you long-lasting blending, pro-longing your typical touch-up cadence.

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Highlights & Balayage

Perfect for: Clients 75% or more gray in some areas or throughout the entirety of their head.


Find a complementary light brown, beige or blonde tone that minimizes harsh regrowths without leaving a line of demarcation. Color match any haircolor for every skin tone.

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Gray Blending Work

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Gratuity Free Services

Yup, you read that right,

no tip NECESSARY

All of my services are gratuity free, that means I do not accept tip.

My prices are set based on time & product usage which is factored into the advertised prices.

Haircolor & Chemical services may include additional charges based on length, density and variations of formulas and will be discussed during the initial consultation and before check out.

For Non-Profit Workers

community haircolor

I provide a welcoming space where nonprofit workers can experience premium styling and care through our Community Forward Program, curated ned to honor their invaluable contributions.

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Booking & Cancellation Policy

Our new booking policy requires you to change or cancel your appointments  before 48 Hours (2 days). Appointment reminders are sent to you via TEXT & EMAIL or a 50% charge will apply. 

 

Cancellations & Reschedules 24 Hours or Less is considered a late cancel.
You will be charged 100% of your the service.

 

Please opt into email and text messages confirmations & reminders. This helps me stay connected because I value the time spent together. 

Here is a overview of the TEXT & EMAIL sequence so you know what to expect before booking your appointment: 

1: Initial Booking Confirmation
2: Reminder-7 Days Before, Appt. Confirmation

3: 72 Hour Change or Cancellation Reminder

4: 48 Hour Notice (50%)

5: 24 Hour Notice (100%). 

LOWER HAIGHT

146 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

HOUR OF OPERATION

Mon - Tuesday 10:30AM - 7:00PM

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday -Friday 10:30AM - 7:00PM

Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday CLOSED

TEXT ONLY

(833) 887-9245

*We rely heavily on our AI to help us book your appointments quickly.  

If you have specific questions please text or fill out a message through our contact form.

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