Wak Shack Salon

07/26/2007 Posted by mychellek

I love this place. I travel from the East Bay to go here, which anyone who drives the Bay Bridge at 5pm knows how hard this can be, but it is definitely worth it. I have been going here for over 6 years now, and i have never had a bad experience here. Every stylist does quality work, is SUPER friendly, and knows what they are doing. They do amazing color, fabulous extensions, and the best Updo's around. Many of my friends have gone here to get their wedding hair done, as well as their entire bridal party. I even got my boyfriend hooked on this place. Very relaxing atmosphere, as well as kick butt music, and you'll get the best haircut of your life. Come check out this place. Its the bees knees!

Pros: great knowledgeable staff

Cons: parking can be hard, but where is SF isn't!

02/14/2007 Posted by miller31

I explained to the man what I wanted very thoroughly and he reassured me that he would give me a cool, hip cut. I left with a hair cut that looked exactly the same as when I came but shorter. Very disappointed.

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10/20/2006 Posted by miss_lizz

I had always seen this salon when I was walking by and thought it looked cute from the outside. When I finally went in for the first time I was amazed at how big the place actually was, with three rooms including a full service esthetician room and also patio in back. The hair cut I had by Simon was one of the best I've ever gotten. I'm trying to grow my hair out but it was definatly time for a trim and he was great about giving me a new shape and hip style that will grow out nicely (without looking shaggy!) Filomena did my color fabulously, I have three colors in my hair and she did a great job making everything look bright and vivid and kept the colors from bleeding together. She was very funny and friendly as well. I also have seen Kendra for a blowout style for a special occasion and she did such a good job. She realloy listened to me and gave me exactilly what I wanted. For the esthetician work I have seen both Heather and Grace for various waxing procedures and I have to say they are both fantastic. Very gentle and professional which is great..especailly if it's your first time! As a whole my experiences at the WAK Shack are always fun and I leave looking ready for the runway! THANKS WAK SHACK!!!!

Pros: Great music, friendly staff, they'll even bring you food from the coffe shop accross the street

Cons: sometimes hard to make appointment...they're busy! Call ahead....

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09/03/2006 Posted by felicia_viator

I'm one of those women who never liked going to the hair salon. The 3 or 4 times I had paid top dollar for a haircut I walked out looking a wreck -- hair cut much shorter than I asked, poofy layers I didn't want, and lots of other lame results. I always thought I "just had bad hair" and I'd never experience that glorious feeling some women seem to have when they leave the salon. So I avoided hairdressers at all costs. But Filomena at the Wak Shack changed me! A friend gave her the highest recommendation, and now I give you, dear reader, mine! She clearly knows hair! All types, but she seems to be especially good with thick, wavy hair. She also understands how certain haircuts compliment certain face shapes and personal styles. She gave me the exact cut I had always dreamed of having. I couldn't believe how incredible my hair looked and how easy it has been since then to care for it. It looks great whether or not I blowdry and style it. This is a first for me and I only have her (and Wak Shack) to thank. I'm definitely going back to her every 6 weeks. Prices are very reasonable... which will allow you to give Filomena a big tip!

Pros: Filomena! Good vibe. Great value.

Cons: N/A

08/16/2006 Posted by mindela

i was on a business trip to SF and decided to give this place a shot based their reviews. filomena cut my hair and i was absolutely happy with the result! a friend of mine was astonished how big of a change the haircut brought me. thank you, filomena!

08/16/2006 Posted by raytchul

i had read good reviews about this place, so i had to try it. i walked in and they had an appointment for me in less than an hour. the receptionist was really nice and enthusiastic about her job. i came in with a slight idea of what i wanted. kendra cut my hair and it came out exactly like what i wanted without really knowing what that was! i loved it. the place itself has a hawaiin theme, and most of the people who work there are pretty funky. the only annoying part is that they have to promote the products they use, and actually give you a checklist of what to buy when you leave, which isnt really a big deal. id recommend this place for sure.

Pros: walk-in, friendly

Cons: try and get you to buy products

07/20/2006 Posted by abiweissman

Lisa is fabulous! She cuts my hair so well, and I trust her to do a fabulous job. I have very thin short hair but there is a lot of it and she styles it into an easy to manage yet fab hairdo.

Pros: fab atmosphere, wonderful stylist, cool neighborhood

Cons: limited street parking (it's possible but have to go way early to find a legal spot)

06/15/2006 Posted by lunadjuna

This place is AWESOME!!!! I had KENDRA for my first time, and she ROCKED! EXTREMELY knowledgable, and you can tell that she really loves her job!!! She will share with you as much information as she can about your hair - the way it moves, parts, feels - and what works best and what might not be so hot... even what type of products would be best/not great for it. I first requested Bettie-Page-type bangs in addition to a cleaner, lighter cut, and she let me know what could be good about it, and what might not be good about it, and also gave me 2 more options that she thought would look good. I took option C which included a straight bangs look (slightly similar to Bettie Page), but with a different type of cut. And MAN!!! SHE WAS RIGHT ON!!! My cut LOOKED FANTASTIC!! I haven't been this happy with a haircut in YEARS!!!! Kendra also is very VERY real and honest, and so it was very easy to trust her, and obviously, I will continue to do so! Believe me, this girl KNOWS what she's doing! You can't go wrong with her... She rocks! Thanks, Kendra!

Pros: reasonably priced, great products

06/07/2006 Posted by drlarryb

Thanks for the awesome haircut! Thanks, too, for showing me how to use the cool wax and for helping me out with the "manscaping". I was definitely getting a little shaggy and your haircut has garnered several compliments for me. You rock!

Pros: inexpensive,

02/16/2006 Posted by ledzeplady

I love my haircut! He is the best! I travel 3 1/2 hours to get a cut by him and it is worth the drive! Being female and having a faux hawk that looks cute and girly is what he has given to me and I get stopped by strangers all the time who comment on how cute my hair is! That is the ultimate compliment to Simon! I totally recommend him for anyone who wants to love their hair!