Bink Salon

Bink is fantastic and Cara is awesome. I am always really nervous about trying a new salon, and I moved to SF and literally into the apartment above the salon, and I saw the good reviews here on Unilocal so I went to her.
Not only did I stick with her, but I live in New York now and she cuts my hair in her hotel room whenever she happens to be here! My friend just complimented me on my cut from two days ago, saying that my curls look great and bouncy. She noted that you can usually tell that a hair cut is new because it looks choppy, but that my cut looks really natural. It’s my first time washing it since the cut and I just let it air dry. That’s especially why I love Cara’s cuts! I don’t use a hairdryer or any products at all, and she gives me a cut that looks great totally naturally.
Fyi, my hair is shoulder length (though it was 5 inches longer when I first went to see her, and she also gave a great long-​hair-​cut). My hair is thick and wavy and usually prone to being poofy and unruly. She makes it feel light and shows off its best features. I love Cara’s cuts!

Diane– patience, skill and a keen sense of style and what what looks good. no disappointments. Bicycle rack right at the door too

Cara is a great stylist. She gave me a great haircut and I have made an appointment for hair color as well. She gives great advice about how to take care of your hair style. I really liked that she is a great listener, not super chatty.

Thank you so much Chris Leong for making me look presentable all these years! I love your new location at BINK! It is only a 15 minute Muni ride from downtown. Whenever I need to get my do done I just say to Chris… make me look Pretty! You never know who’s gonna take my picture… which happens quite often. Well wishes at your new home!

I just started going to Chris at Bink and am SO HAPPY!
Chris really takes the times to listen to what you want out of your hair cut/​color. Other salons I’ve felt rushed and like I only had one ear of the Stylist because they’re booked back to back with clients and are always trying to keep things moving. Chris books her appointments with the perfect amount of time and really listens and talks to you about what you want.
My Cut — AMAZING! I have thin hair, but lots of it, that doesn’t like to curl and so I wear is straight. The cut is always so perfect for my more casual style and looks great growing out. I get busy and tend to let a lot of time go between cuts, but Chris cuts it so well that it looks great for months.
My Color — LOVE it! Chris has been helping me go darker for the Winter months and then we’re going to talk about going lighter towards Spring and Summer. She’s really great at making sure the color looks natural for my complexion and grows out beautifully as well.
Cost — is perfect! Her rates are perfect for her talent and the quality of service given.
The atmosphere at Bink is great because it feels so cozy and personal. Everyone there is professional yet casual and you can tell that other clients have been going there a long time. I plan on being one of those long term clients for Chris!!!

Having been in San Francisco for a year now, but still not finding a hairdresser I liked and in need of exactly a cut, low-​light and deep conditioning treatment, I was excited to see the offer BINK had on
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Cara was extremely flexible on getting me booked at a mutually agreeable time.
Since there was an unfavorable review about using a certificate for the service, I was elated when Cara not only encouraged me to come in on a busy Saturday, but she at no point flinched when I handed her my certificate.
I sat in the chair and told her I simply wanted a low light of dark brown strands to even out my haircolor. The bottoms were that ligher reddish fade from a box dye a million years ago. She got her color wheel out and after consulting me on the colors and my roots, convinced me to put mostly lowlights in but to add a few highlights. to keep the color vibrant. I was unsure about highlights because I wanted very low maintenance hair, but I decided to try it her way.
I’m so glad I did! The color was AMAZING and not ‘highlighty’ in that bleached out fake way. It looks so fantastic and blended. It’s multifacited without being a shocking contrast. I love the color!
As for the cut, I have curly hair so I usually have to go in saying, «No short layers as I don’t want to look like an 80’s hair band video, and please nothing too short in the front cause that can become a mullet quickly.»
Again Cara, who has curly hair, recommended I take significant length off the front to lighten the curl and frame my face better. She promised long bangs and long layers.
Every snip my hair felt better. I didn’t realize how badly I needed a cut till she shaped my hair. I had her blowdry it straight so I could see the cut and color perfectly. I was ELATED!
After she took her time putting in two separate hair color lowlights and highlights in fastidiously placed areas, and a very detailed and not rushed cut, she honored the bloomspot certificate with NO additional charge!!! She didn’t even try to high pressure me in to buying product!
I of course did buy a fair amount of product (all very reasonably priced for Redken and Chi brand). I wanted to ensure this supreme color and cut looked just as amazing at home so I knew I needed high quality products.
The real test came this week when I wore my hair curly and styled it at home – I am the kind of girl who can hardly place my ponytail centered so this was the true test. I got sooooooooooo many compliments. I NEVER get compliments cause my curls usually get funky, but the cut she gave really did make a great difference on how the weight of the curls would fall and how easy it is for me to do at home.
I am so happy bloomspot introduced me to my new stylist! I will definitely return. It was a fantastic experience!

I came in for highlights and a cut. I’m super picky and had all these little agenda items like «no streaks», «not too blond», «natural», «perfect» etc. I was probably a difficult client, but Cara somehow figured out what I wanted and made it happen. My hair is indeed perfect and I have Bink! to thank. On top of it all, Cara’s a really great person — like the positive and genuine type of person that you most definitely are better off having met.

Such a gem! Matthew and Cara did an incredible job of listening to what I wanted but while taking initiative and leading me towards the right cut/​color for my hair type and face.
Matthew gave me highlights without using foils, which is a technique no one has ever used on me (and I’ve been getting my hair highlighted for many, many moons). The end result was perfectly blended and natural looking color that you’d almost believe grew out of my head that way. He also had me laughing so hard I almost peed in my pants.
Cara magically managed to produce a cut that made my hair appear thicker and healthier without sacrificing any of the length. All in all I walked out of there with some of the best hair I’ve had in a while. The quality was something I would expect from a she-​she place like Maiden Lane (where I was previously a client for 2 years… key word being previously), but without the attitude and absurd cost.
I used my Bloomspot for this visit, but I will definitely be returning and paying full cost. Totally worth it.

The owner called me to fix the situation after my review — which I appreciated. After a few days my hair calmed down and my cut is better than I thought it was. The color however was not great for the price. (updated on ⁶⁄₂₁)
I was really hoping to write a good review after reading 5 stars reviews here. But unfortunately my experience wasn’t great. I got a Bloomspot promo about Bink and decided to try them. First, I felt like the owner really didn’t want me to use my bloomspot promo and kept asking me if I wanted to use the coupon (why run a promo through them if you don’t want customers to use it?) and my hair cut and color leaves a LOT to be desired. I felt the colorist was inexperienced and rushed through the coloring process and my hair is over highlighted (I have dark hair) and he suggested a base color before highlights and it cost me an extra $ 100 which I would be happy to pay if the results were any good. The cut was also disappointing and I specifically asked her if she cut curly hair (I have curly hair) and she did not know to cut for curly hair at all — now my hair is all frizzed up and I need to find another stylist to fix the mess :((So disappointing after spending $ 220! I would not recommend them.

Cara’s so much more than a stylist.
She’s a great listener, easing into both hair and life advice with the lightest of touches. She didn’t so much cut my hair last time. She, like, Feng Shui-​ed it. I and my hair still feel great, and I swear to God, Cara, I’ll take better care of both this time.
If only someone could break Cara of her little American Idol problem, girlfriend would be PERFECT. But then the only freak in the room would be me. :)

I have been going to Diane for my hair cut for years now and have followed her to Bink Salon. She does an amazing job. Let’s be honest as the years have gone by so has my hair. Diane has adapted to it and my haircut always looks fresh and perfect and it lasts for a while! I know this sounds weird but for a guy you want your haircut to «last» or stay good for as long as possible before you get a new one. Diane is also one of the most friendly people I know and I always look forward to my appointments with her.

I have been going to Diane at Bink Salon for years and she is excellent.. I have always left the salon loving my hair and what she has done with it. Not once have I been disappointed.
Shes detail oriented and her skilled yet careful hands show it with each cut. When she finished up, I felt great and looked even better .
I get tons of compliments on my hair

You want a really, REALLY good haircut? Cara is your person. Her skills as a cutter and stylist are unparalled. And she takes time and care to give you a style that works for you. At her salon on Guerrero she has created a relaxed and non-​intimidating atmosphere. She gets five stars every time!

My hair is thick. and wavy. There is a lot of it. I know, because not a single hair stylist I’ve been to has failed to tell me, «Wow you have a lot of hair.» So, it takes a thorough person with lots of patience and strong arms to give my hair a style that lasts. When I moved to this city, I was utterly bummed to be leaving behind my affordable & amazing stylist in the Midwest… I even planned trips back around my haircuts. Several plane tickets later, I came to accept that I would have to find someone local to do the job. After trying several stylists in the city with no luck and cuts that grew out into mullets, Cara came highly recommended through a friend. Now, two great cuts later, I will definitely be calling Cara when I’m ready for a new do. She is thorough and patient, personable & laid-​back. And her salon could not be more centrally located…

Cara is amazing. She really listens and puts her all into her work. She’s also a real sweetheart.