Archer Salon

Specialties

Inspired by a bygone era and a society steeped in civility and luxury, Archer Salon is the creation of two of San Francisco’s resident beauty and style experts, Gari James Cuevas and Christopher Gaither. The talented team of Archer professionals comprised of stylist, colorists, and make-​up artists with rich and diverse resumes in their respective specialties are responsible for importing and creating the inspired and fashion-​forward looks you witness on men and woman in cities across the globe. Archer Salon, located at 33 Grant Avenue, is nestled in San Francisco’s sought after and exclusive fashion district and boasts neighbors like Armani, Gucci, Barney’s, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Gucci to name a few. The experienced creative talents, Cuevas and Gaither, have created an atmosphere of utter luxury and client pampering that is unrivaled. The simple goal of the Archer team is to take clients away from their busy and hectic lives, transport them to a place of refuge and creativity and delivery them to the world in a stunning and confident state. Archer stands ready to transform you and exceed all of your beauty and style aspirations.

History

Established in 2012.

Archer’s name and concept comes from Edith Wharton’s, «The Age of Innocence.»

Meet the Manager

CK Karkhanis K.

Manager

As a master colorist at the première salon Sharon Dorram Sally Hershberger, CK has cultivated a strong reputation and clientele in the exclusive Upper East Side of Manhattan. She has become one of the most sought after colorists in the city and contributed work to publications such as O magazine, The Huffington Post and Ladie’s Home Journal. She has been asked to teach classes at salon and has served as lead color educator at her salons. With over 10 years of color experience, CK has honed her craft to capture the essence of each woman’s personality and style. She has perfected the art of the French hand-​painting technique balayage and uses her keen eye for color to completely reinvent or to subtly enhance a woman’s own natural beauty.

As the newest member of the Archer colorist team she has already made the «Best of the Bay» beauty issue of 7×7 magazine.