Press & Awards

Allure — April 2015 — Named among the best haircuts from coast to coast. 4 out of 5 stars.
Esquire México — January 2016 — Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2015 menswear editorial, "El Puente a Savile Row." Hair by Daniel Karvasales for David James Salons.
Style.com — July 7, 2014 — "The Masterful Cutter: Daniel Karvasales of David James salon."
San Francisco Magazine — Best of the Bay, July/August 2024 — Best Hair Stylists and Cuts: DAVID JAMES.
Marin Magazine — Best of the County, 2026 — Listed among the Best Hair Salons in Marin.
Marin Magazine — Best of the County, 2025 — Named one of Marin's Best of the County businesses.
Fresha — Best in Class 2023 — Awarded from over 100,000 beauty and wellness businesses on Fresha; 7,301 five-star reviews across both locations. Also holds the current Best in Class badge on both salon profiles.
SOMA Magazine — Spring Fashion Issue, April 2016 — "Tousled" feature lists DAVID JAMES. Salon + Gallery.
7x7 — March 7, 2017 — "The Best Salons, Facials, Massages + More in The Bay," David James listed under Haircuts.
Racked SF — September 1, 2015 — "The Best Salons in San Francisco: Mapped," No. 14 of 18.
Racked SF — November 19, 2014 — "David James Gives Highlights that Everyone Will Envy."
Racked SF — May 1, 2014 — "Best SF Summer Cuts."
Marin Magazine — September 2014 — "New in Town": the salon's photo was the main image for the Hair section.
Fresha — 2022 — Featured: "How David James bounced back using Fresha's contactless payments."
Salon Today — September 21, 2021 — Quoted on salon software.
BayArea.com — January 2017 — "Our number one pick for men and women."
Medium, 52 Pick Up — September 9, 2015 — David James profile.
Hoodline — April 2014 — SF salon opening.