KINK Hair

If I could give a million stars, I would. Everyone was so warm and welcoming. They brought me a coffee while I waited (perfectly how I wanted it, by the way), and even gave me a candle as a Christmas present on my way out. It smells amazingggg, y’all.
April was my stylist, and she did an outstanding job. My hair has never looked this good before. I mean, it looks GOOD. Really good. So good. She took her time, listened to what I liked and didn’t like, educated me on how to style it at home, etc. I’m pretty sure no one else will be cutting my hair from now on.
Thanks for being awesome, April!

This salon is seriously the best. I was sent here by good friends and float between here and their sister salon, notch (also awesome) My stylists are Josh and now Kate and they are hair magicians! Seriously. Josh did my hair color for my wedding which everyone complimented and Kate made my hair completely perfect for my upcoming honeymoon. They are all so talented and talkative and just real. I always always look forward to coming here. Book online or call in advance because they are obviously popular :-) If they are booked asked about Notch. Notch does hot shaves for men too. My hubs loved it!

Had Morgan balayage my hair. She did an amazing job. I couldn’t be happier with the way it came out or the service. Everyone seemed nice and it was a great experience. I will be going back for sure. I think I found my favorite place to get color and have already given Morgan’s name to friends when they asked where I got my hair done. So happy and excited to show off my beautiful hair.

I went to Courtney for a balayage on my dark brown, virgin hair. I showed her a few pictures of what I did and didn’t like and we got started right away. Courtney was friendly and chatty and over the next few hours achieved a very subtle balayage. She suggested that I didn’t let the bleach sit any longer or I would end up with a color that was blonder than I wanted. I went with her advice and she washed and blow dried my hair.
The whole appointment probably took about two hours. Considering that the website says a balayage runs from $ 100 to $ 140, I really wasn’t expecting to pay $ 145 before tip for what basically looks like lightened ends that I would probably get naturally after a summer by the pool.
Courtney herself did a wonderful job, but I really hate how exorbitantly priced salons have become. KINK’s ambiance, pricing and skill level seems on par with most other salons I’ve been to.

I basically paid 50 bucks for a hair trim. Went here thinking I was finally going to get the edgy haircut I had been dreaming of and when I told the girl what I wanted she kind of talked me out of it and did what she wanted which was pretty much an all over trim on my hair. This salon is definitely overrated!

I came in for balyage with an unnamed stylist, and was traumatized by the event. My hair looked HORRIBLE afterwards even though I showed her photos and told her specifically what colors and tones work well with my hair. Long story short: my hair was stripey and yellow and 430 (!!!) dollars later I had to go to another salon to get it completely redone.
Needless to say, everyone at the salon that fixed it couldn’t believe how much I’d paid and how horrible it looked. It was almost laughable. Seriously, for over 400 dollars that i’m never getting back, this was the worst hair experience of my life :(

I wouldn’t go anywhere else in STL for a men’s cut!
Both Caitlyn and Kate are amazing– I used to get my hair cut by Caitlyn when she still worked at the Meramec location, but she’s since moved to the newer salon in tower grove.
I went to the Meramec location out of comfort and habit and met Kate Clark, who is 50% magic and 100% skill.
Never been disappointed, and will forever give wholehearted recommendations for both Kate and Caitlyn.

Okay so my haircut was back in November, but I feel like I’m not doing my duty by giving my honest opinion.
If I remembered the stylists name I would say it so people could avoid an expensive and bad haircut, or so management could teach her how to do hair. But unfortunately it was too long ago to remember.
I’m giving this review because it is now April and my «layer» that the stylist gave me (which was just a thick chunk of hair around my head that she cut 6 inches shorter than the rest of my hair) is still there, and I still look ridiculous when I try to do my hair wavy.
But just thinking about this experience makes me so mad, because that’s not all. My sister ask went there to the same girl to get a cut and color. She got highlights, a dye, and a cut. The goal was strawberry blonde. She came out looking like a damn penny, you couldn’t see the highlights, and her cut had one layer yet again that was atrociously blunt (seriously I could have done better). They charged around $ 200 for the mutilation and also an extra $ 10 for «toning» which did nothing. In hindsight the owner fixed her hair the next day, but seriously please fire this girl. And charge a little less.

In my short experience at kink I was unhappy every time I left the salon about my hair. Which was a total of three times. Every appointment I had at kink I left the salon unhappier and unhappier. My first initial time at kink I got a hair cut from one of the stylists (which I won’t name) I asked for an inch off my length and ended up getting two inches cut off and she ended up giving me uneven layers. I was a tad bit disappointed because I take pride in the length of my long hair however, I figured it’s just hair it’ll grow back they were dead ends anyway. I went back to the same stylist the next two times for bayalage. I had a very specific color and style in mind and made it clear to the stylist. It was far off from what I wanted after she tried to achieve it the first time. The third and my last time I went in I had her do a correction from her «bayalage» she tried to do with my hair. Welp if it couldn’t get any worse she still couldn’t achieve the ashy bayalage I wanted but left me with a bright yellow blonde which looked absolutely ridiculous with u blended application marks at the top of my head. When I asked her to tone it down she was subtly mad and I could definitely tell she didn’t want to do my hair anymore. I still was unhappy even after she toned it but just threw the towel in… Oh, and even though this was a correction she charged me $ 200 (half) for the correction… Absolutely ridiculous. I chose this salon because I figured if I’m paying a lot of money for there services then they must be good… Not the case. I will be going else where.

Joey is fun and fabulous! He always makes getting my hair done a blast. He uses great precision and takes his time to make sure that I always leave with beautiful hair.

Well let’s start by saying Kate Clark is a rock star! I wanted to go bolder, brighter and spicy red like we had discussed previous however could only go to this exact color my work approved which I loved… and she hit the nail on the head! As she was getting my hair to this perfect color she was also giving me tips on styling it, how to maintain the color, and giving me make up tips! Which was very welcomed because this is my first time going this bold! Can’t wait to go back in!!!

I have been going to Josh at KINK Hair for roughly 2 years now and I can’t imagine going to anyone else. The salon itself is great and gives off a trendy vibe; and perhaps more importantly, is very clean. All of the staff is extremely approachable, knowledgable and genuinely nice people. The staff listens to what you are wanting to do with your hair and they give honest feedback about what they think will work best (no false promises). They offer a variety of great salon-​only products as well. I use Kevin Murphy products and they are cheaper at KINK than I can find on
(yes, I checked!). I have recommended many friends and even family to the salon and you cannot go wrong with any of the stylists. I would recommend anyone needing a great place to get a simple hair cut or someone thinking of doing something crazy to go to KINK!

It’s true! Crystal is a brushing beauty just like her business card says. I have never been to this salon, and I don’t know anyone personally that has. I made an appointment based on Unilocal reviews. Wow. She really knows how to color hair. If you are looking for an expert on making grey hair look shiny, and natural you must make an appointment with Crystal. I wasn’t even expecting a good cut, since she was so awesome with color. So when she gave me a cut that was fun, but not too «out there» that was a bonus.
The salon was fun and welcoming and full of personality. I had a great time, and left feeling like a million bucks!!!

This is a top notch salon in St. Louis. You are greeted as soon as you walk in the door (which I think is important from any business), and are usually offered something to drink right away as well (water, coffee, tea, wine). Kate is my hair stylist and she is AMAZING! She does a wonderful job listening to exactly what you want and if you are not sure what you want she is an expert at providing suggestions and directions for where to take your new look. This salon uses Kevin Murphy and Bumble and Bumble hair products; both top of the line. Kink also offers makeovers for those looking to change up everything. If you are looking for an upscale (not stuffy), cool and trendy salon full of the best stylist in the hair industry, then look no further!

I am new to the area and went to this salon to get my color matched and pulled through. I have to say that the environment was very unprofessional… stylists were gathered around a phone watching youtube videos and ignoring customers. I sat and waited for a good while (15 – 20 minutes) while my booked stylist finished up with a client. My color was matched okay, but the stylist used a demi-​permanent color so that my hair color changes with virtually every wash… not what I asked for. I also asked her to go a slightly less dark shade, but she insisted that there was no way to go a lighter shade than what I had and said the demi-​permanent color was a substitute (which it was not). Finally, she told me that she couldn’t give me a full cut– which was fair, because my bangs are growing out – so I settled for a trim of an inch or so off the ends (no layers, nothing else). I was charged for a full hair cut (I didn’t book this service– she just had time at the end) and ended up paying $ 135 + tip for a demi-​permanent color and a 1″ flat trim off the ends.
Overall, the experience was just okay and I walked out feeling cheated. To boot, there was hair color all over my forehead/​ears even after I went ahead and asked her to be careful about that. I was very disappointed. If I wasn’t afraid of being money-​gouged, I might go back and try another stylist but honestly. I am from NY and no stranger to paying for quality, but in this case I was just overcharged for services that were not completely provided.

I’m another one of those «super picky about my hair» types… And for good reason! I have naturally fine, straw straight, dirty blonde, high maintenance hair. I’ve dreamed of having long rich locks and have come to terms with Mother Nature. KINK is the kind of studio that will work with your hair type to achieve the perfect look. Yes, they have stylists to do fun, hip, colorful and adventurous cuts, but what I wanted, was a way to keep my sad hair pretty at a length I’ve worked years to reach. KATE C. Introduced me to Balayage. Anyone who ever wants to color her hair ever needs to try this and I promise, like me, you’ll never THINK of going back to foils. It is the most natural blonde I’ve ever had and I couldn’t be happier. I will also point out, the stylists at KINK are «real». I’ve done my fair share of salon-​hopping, and it’s refreshing to have a stylist who’s honest, open, and will tell you to rethink an idea that might not work with your hair type. Kate is educated and not a die-​hard up-​seller (you know what I’m talking about). This was a great experience!

Not good for people with «ethnic» hair who are looking for a relaxer/​straightening treatment.
In my case, they took my appointment online last week, where I clearly disclosed what kind of service I was looking for («relaxer (ethnic)» was a choice in the service drop-​down menu), then they called me 3 hours before the appointment to tell me they wouldn’t do it. Either they don’t offer them, and the website was wrong, or they didn’t keep it in stock. I got two different answers. Jenn half-​heartedly offered a keratin treatment, but I could tell she had no interest in doing it. She had a great opportunity to sell me on the benefits of keratin and how it could be a better option. But instead, after I told her I had never done one before, she just said, OK. Oh, well. I was ready to spend 3 hours in their salon and they passed. Too bad.

I was very nervous to go to a new salon after going to the same salon for many years in a different state. The vibe at Kink is warm, friendly, and welcoming. The employees were kind and ready for me when I walked in. The lady who did my hair, Nancy, was wonderful. We chatted the whole time and she did exactly what I asked her to do with my hair. Before she started my cut, we chatted for about five minutes about what I wanted to do with my hair. She wanted to really make sure she understood how much I wanted taken off and what look I was going for. She was not rushed and truly cared about my cut. I was very impressed with the experience and will definitely be going back!

I recently moved to St. Louis and was in desperate need of a haircut. I saw the great reviews for KINK, and decided to give it a shot. Big mistake. I have written a long review that I tried to keep interesting, but I wanted to be as honest and thorough as possible so nobody else endures what I have been put through. So if you’re considering KINK Salon, please take a few minutes to be warned! (To keep it classy, I didn’t name the stylist.)
I had a late appointment that started off well. The stylist sat down with me, asked me about my hair, likes and dislikes, etc. I went in with my hair air-​dried so she could see how it behaves naturally. (I have long, thick, dark blonde hair with some big, natural waves. It hasn’t been colored in 5 years). I told her I love having long, thick hair, and I just wanted to take enough off the ends to get it looking and feeling healthy again. We agreed two inches would do just that. I also wanted to get the long layers back in it.
The appointment was a bit awkward, because we were the only ones left in the salon, but I did my best to make conversation, asking my native St. Louisan stylist questions about the city. As we talked though, I kept getting the feeling that it annoyed her that I wasn’t from here and that I didn’t understand some of the quirks of the city. I should have taken that as a sign.
After she dried and flat-​ironed my hair (which I rarely, if ever, take the time to do), it was much shorter than I was expecting it to be. She had taken about 4 inches off of the longest layer. But by this time, it was almost 10:00pm, and I had worked all day, so I just wanted to get home and get to bed.
When I got home and was able to take a better look at my hair, I was shocked. It was awful I figured I’d give it a few days and see how it looked after I washed and air-​dried or scrunched it, but it only got worse. I actually cried when the full effect of what she had done to my hair hit me. She had given me two «layers» in the back which were blunt, uneven, and crooked, and one side of the bottom was longer than the other. It was horrific. I cried. I sent pictures to my two previous hairdressers in my former home cities, both of whom were appalled, and agreed it looked horrendous.
Did I mention I cried?
I went back into the salon a few days later (with my hair in a ponytail!) with the hopes of talking with the owner, who was not there. I booked some time with him for the next day, hopeful he would make the situation right.
I went back with a smile on my face, hoping to catch more flies with honey than vinegar, and sat down with the owner. He was very friendly and personable, and clearly wanted to make me happy. I started off by letting him look at my hair (again, I went in with it naturally air-​dried) and giving him a chance to see if he could pick out the errors. He did acknowledge the crooked, uneven bottom and the bluntness of the layers, and suggested I just needed the ends textured more. I thought that sounded reasonable, but wasn’t sure he understood quite how unhappy I was, especially with the length issue. So I showed him a few pictures from the past few days of Hair Hell, and reiterated the things I was especially dissatisfied with.
It was then that he told me that he thought a big problem was the color and wave of my hair, and that it was making the cut look worse than it actually was. Um… EXCUSE ME? He also told me at one point that he thought I was probably overreacting a bit. WHAT? Oh, and he also told me not to review them on Unilocal until I was happy.
After he convinced me he wouldn’t take any length off and that it was an easy fix, I let him go to work on my hair. I figured it couldn’t get any worse. I was nervous, because I did see him taking length off, and putting even shorter layers in it (granted, he told me he thought that would help it blend better, so I agreed to it). After hair massacre #2, I left with even shorter, thinner hair that ultimately was still horribly blended in the back, although the texturing did help slightly with the blunt layers. I guess the first stylist had mangled it beyond repair. In fact, when I sent my former stylists the picture of the «fixed» cut, they both told me that next time I go get my hair cut, the stylist will probably look at it and say «WHAT THE HELL happened to your hair?» and that it may take up to a year to really fix the damage.
At no point in this process did the owner apologize, or offer to remedy the situation in any way besides attempting to fix it there on the spot. He ultimately refused to admit the fault of his stylist, and insulted me by telling me I was overreacting, and blamed most of the problem on my natural hair (which has NEVER been a problem for my previous stylists, who have given me clean, beautiful cuts that exceeded my expectations).
I will NEVER set foot in KINK salon again. I wouldn’t let any of their stylists within 50 feet of my hair. I recommend you stay far, far, FAR away.

Caitlyn was fabulous and went above and beyond for me. The Salon employees are so welcoming and create a fun environment.
I went to get a color correction from dark brown hair with red roots to light blonde hair. I dyed my own hair and soon realized that was a huge mistake, I went to Paul Mitchell two times and they could not perform. They made my hair darker. That is when I knew I had to go to a professional.
Caitlyn is the professional that turned my hair around back to my normal light blonde with NO warm tones which I know was difficult because of everything that I had done to it. All in all, wonderful salon, wonderful people, amazing Cailtlyn!