Cort G.
9/8/2025
Church always takes care of me. White man fade, hot towel shave, house made lotion/potion for your skin. Good music and mellow vibe.
Church Barber & Apothecary
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524 Octavia St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Located in the heart of Hayes Valley in San Francisco, Church Barber & Apothecary offers a unique experience as the world's first "Botanical Barbershop." Embracing a non-toxic environment, the shop replaces traditional barbershop products with botanical alternatives, such as their own botanical dusting powder made from arrowroot powder and kaolin clay.
The shop's ambiance is filled with the delightful aromas of their serums, shave oils, and elixirs, attracting passersby to step in and experience the natural and plant-based approach to grooming. The team of expert barbers, including Austin Quilter and Jasmine Diederichs, are skilled in a range of cuts and styles, using top-quality tools like Dyson blow dryers and Mizutani shears.
From scissor cuts to beard trims, Church Barber & Apothecary offers a variety of services tailored to each client's needs. With a commitment to natural ingredients and high performance, the shop's hair pomades, skin care products, and grooming services provide a unique blend of botanical luxury and grooming expertise.
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4.585 reviewsFrank L.
8/22/2025
I got my first straight razor shave from Alex and it was awesome. Alex I got a scissor cut from Alex and it was perfect because I explained to him that I have been wearing a ball cap almost...
Luca C.
3/16/2025
Best barbershop in San Francisco, and added bonus that their hair products are spectacular. Go see Brandon - he cuts a tremendous fade but also longer hair styles (I've done both over the years).
Kevin M.
6/24/2025
I found this place on Yelp and made an appointment with Meelo Cervantes. I told him what I wanted and he delivered 100%. He did a great job -- I haven't been this happy with a haircut in a long...
Scott S.
1/30/2025
I changed my mind and am rewriting my review, changing from two star. Chris gave me a great hair cut. It was not the cut I'd asked for, but it's cool, and I can't leave a bad review for that. I...
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