Savy Ho is the founder of The Barbershop since 2017 on Union Street, and had relocated to a new location on Lombard and Pierce Street on June 2023 with a Spa/bath house on its way (under construction until late 2024). She had trained at the Aveda Flagship Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She’ve moved to San Francisco back in 2008 and never left. She had been in the salon and barbershop game for 20 years with a background in high end salons while elevating its concept into the art of barbering. She was a Cosmetology instructor while obtaining an MIS degree from SFSU. Along with salons, barbershops, education, tech sales, and luxury auto sales, she has what it takes to lead her team to be upmost successful and deliver the best grooming services and products.

Keenan Gaston is a master barber who was born and raised in San Francisco and the BIGGEST Niners fan ever. He is a One U.S. Air Force veteran (thank you for your service), had played college football in his younger days, and an avid boxer too. He was an educator at a barber college in SF. He is the man with the master plan that gives back to his community by volunteering twice a year to a non-profit organization: He cuts African American kids hair that have been adopted by White parents. He is also a BBQ master. His haircuts are always on point whether you’re Black, White, Yellow, Brown, Green, or Rainbow, but you can’t be a Cowboy’s fan. Along with all his greatness, he is a proud human dad and dogs dad to 2 adorable Boston Terriers named after his favorite 49yrs players: Red and Deebo.

Robert Chavez had moved to San Francisco since 2018 to escape the intolerant heat from New Mexico. He is a union worker at UPS, but could not let go of his craft of barbering so he joined our team part time to preserve his arts. He had been in the barbershop game for over 20 years. He is a master in old fashion straight edge razor shaves, and a good old newspaper boy’s haircut. That being said, he ties these skillsets with the modern style of barbering. He’ve dropped everything including his barbershop business to enjoy a cooler weather, scenic, sunny, but foggy San Francisco. He rides his bike everyday to work, and walks his two adorable West Highland Terriers all over our amazing parks and beaches in our beautiful city.

Gustavo Selva was born in San Francisco. He's a unicorn who is a SF native and a die hard 49yers, Giants, and the Warriors fan. Although he was born here, but his parents are from Nicaragua. He speaks fluent Spanish as well as English. He have been a barber for over 20 years and is a master of his craft such as fades, tapers, shears only cuts, beard trims and straight razor shaves. Each service is completed with a hot towel and styling product. He doesn't skip any shortcuts. During his free, he likes to spend time with family, fishing, working out, juicing, traveling, road trips, and going to the games whether at the Niners, Giants, and warriors, he's there!

Penisoni Vilingia has been cutting since 2016. He is Tongan, born in New Zealand, partially raised in Australia, and Oakland, CA. He joined the team back in 2019. Soni and his family came from a strong back ground in Rugby. His brother from Auckland, New Zealand, got a full scholarship to play at the University in Georgia. He enjoys sports such as Rugby, the NFL and NBA. In his free time, he loves to work out and hoops—the biggest Warriors fan ever! He grew up as a Mormon with family ties in Utah. He had served 2 years as a missionary in the Philippines when he was 18 years old. He pays attention to details, not rushing cuts, does his best to have you leave his chair happy giving you an utmost precision haircut, beard trims, and straight edge razor shaves. He listens and learn from clients consultations. Every day, he’ve been learning the latest haircut trends to keep up with the modern style (Y2K styles), soccer, and business cuts.

Alvarez has been around barbershops for a long time (15 years) and still loves the atmosphere of a solid shop. His chair is relaxed, welcoming, and focused on making sure you leave looking fresh and feeling good.

Egnacio Vera is a new rock star in the barber shop game with 5 years experience in barbering. He is a rising star with many formal trainings from all over the world. He has great attention to details. He moved to San Francisco from Modesto less than a year ago and loves it here. He pushes his craft and vision to gain a seat at the Barbershop. He started barbering during COVID in his garage, turning demand into opportunity. Egnacio specializes in detailed haircuts, shears work, and straight edge razor shaves—focusing on precision and tailored results for every guest. In his free time, he likes to build social media content for his art of barbering and find the best Mexican food in search for the best burritos. His goal is to have everyone who sits in his chair leave happy and feeling confident. What started as a risk from moving from a small town into growing a lifestyle built on purpose, craft, and genuine relationships.