Acme Head & Body

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266 Sutter St 2nd Fl (at Grant Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94108

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The place was very cozy and relaxing. I like the massage where they put some kind of smooth stones from your nape all the way down to your lower back while greeting massaged from ...

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I went to Acme based on these raving reviews and had highlights and a hair cut. The highlights were good -- and the cut OK. The stylists are a bit older here -- and must be expe...

Kimberly is REALLY an expert! 5/11/2007

I have been seeing Kimberly since she was at Gsquared and really can't say enough about her natural talent, ability to communicate to me what would work best on my hair type and just plain AWESOMENESS! She turned my bland dark hair into something in a high fashion magazine or celebrity rag. She was able to layer (not highlights, she did something different) two colors in subtle tones to give my hair lots of luster, shine and movement and get it healthier than what it was before. Her cutting technique is also great--not too structured and laborious, but cuts as little hair to get the greatest effect. I know, it sounds like a miracle, but basically that is what she does. Pros: talented more
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GREAT COLOR! 5/5/2007

I COLORED MY OWN HAIR AND IT TUNRED ORANGE! I AM NEW TO CALIFORNIA AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE TO GO SO I DESPERATELY SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR A TRUST WORTHY SALON. THANK GOD FOR CITY SEARCH. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE REVIEWS THAT I READ FROM KIMBERLY AT ACME SALON AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY COLOR CORRECTED. I MUST ADMIT THAT I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS AT FIRST BUT EVERYONE THERE WAS SO NICE AND PROFESSIONAL THAT I FELT VERY COMFORTABLE BEFORE ANYONE EVER TOUCHED MY HAIR.THANKS TO KIMBERLY, THREE HOURS LATER I HAD BEAUTIFUL ASHE BLONDE HAIR WITHOUT A TRACE OF BRASSY OR ORANGE COLOR. IT LOOKS SO NATURAL AND VERY CLOSE TO THE ROOTS. ON TOP OF THE BEAUTIFUL COLOR, MY HAIR FELT WONDERFUL AND THE HAIR CUT WAS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. I DONT HAVE A LOT OF TIME BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE MY EXPERIENCE BECAUSE IT REALLY IS A GREAT SALON, YOU WILL LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE AND KIMBERLY IS OBVIOUSLY A TRUE COLOR SPECIALIST. Pros: COLOR SPECIALISTS Cons: NOTHING more
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Kimberly G. is truly the best!!! 5/3/2007

12 out of a 10. I fly in from Vegas to get my Haircut by her and I will do it again and again ! ! For 15 years I didn't trust any Hairdresser, but I found the best here in SF. I do lots of Leather clothing for Rock Stars and I love to wear my Hair long. Kimberly just give the extra kick to my Hair and I highly recommend her. Z from Pyratestylecom Pros: Everything Cons: NADA more
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Kimberly is FANTASTIC!!! :) 5/2/2007

Yes, Kimberly is FANTASTIC!! After a year of hating my hair and desperately trying to find a stylist who could fix the color & revive my horribly overprocessed, brittle hair, I lucked out found Kimberly! I walked into the salon with 3-4 layers of different colors put on by different stylists using different products as well as a really uneven cut. I hadn't worn my hair down in months and had started regretting ever dying it in the first place! :( Within a matter of hours, Kimberly had given me a beautiful cut, stripped off all the layers of brassy reds & browns and given me a really soft & natural looking caramel brown with highlights & lots of depth. I absolutely loved it. She also somehow made my hair soft and manageable again, like it used to be before i started dying it. AND, she's a real fun, sweet person to spend time chatting with. So, I got exactly what i asked for, I love my hair again and I will no longer trust my head to anyone else. THANKS KIMBERLY! See you again in a few weeks. :) more
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ASK FOR PRESTON!! 4/28/2007

I love, love Preston! He is great at trying new styles and really takes his time in doing it right. He is always very friendly and makes you feel at ease. When getting a cut or a color he gives wonderful suggestions and the end result is always fabulous. I have really long hair and it is very important to me that I keep my length, but still get a stylish cut. Preston never fails me. I always get out of his chair feeling and looking beautiful. more
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Simply Exellent!!! 4/28/2007

I went to Kimberly according to the great reviews here. I came off the chair looking and feeling soo much more beautiful than when I had first walked in. She highlighted my hair according to what she believed would look good on me and achieved the color I was looking for. My highlights look very natural. She is a sweet and genuine person and proved to me that a color specialist really does exist, since I had previously had disastrous results with others. Highly recommened and would definitey go back and refer my girlfriends!! If you want constant compliments on your hair,Kimberly is the one!! Pros: Cool Space, Great Service, Relaxing Atmosphere more
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Nice Cut and Color 4/23/2007

I went to Acme based on these raving reviews and had highlights and a hair cut. The highlights were good -- and the cut OK. The stylists are a bit older here -- and must be experienced based on their age. The whole salon environment is a bit crazy though -- very frentic. It actually made me a bit nervous. Not sure I'll return. Pros: Nice highights Cons: Crazy, Frenetic Environment more
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Lindsey at Acme - Excellent Hair cut & color! 4/20/2007

I was recently referred to Lindsey at Acme Head and Body near Union Square in SF. I have had two cuts and 1 color with Lindsey, and I could not be more thrilled. She did an excellent job, was very thorough and detail oriented, and affordable compared to a lot of the salons I've been to. I've already had two friends see Lindsey, and they feel the same way. I highly recommend Lindsey, and plan to continue to see her for cuts and color! more
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Kimberly for Best Stylist in San Francisco!!! 4/20/2007

After going through so many stylist here in San Francisco, I've finally found the one who can do my hair right: KIMBERLY G at Acme. I actually heard about her through a co-worker of mine when I was going through a ""bad highlights"" phase with my old stylist at another trendy and over-priced salon. Considering this was the first time I got highlights, I really wanted the job done right. I went to Kimberly for color-correction help and she really did her best to undo the choppy work my old stylist had done to me. (And you would think for the high price you pay for downtown SF salons, you'd get impeccable results! Don't be fooled!) Kimberly worked effortlessly to fix my bad highlights while managing the results. She took the time to make sure I was comfortable and even explained how the color process works on your hair. She tries to get to know you and your style, without being intrusive, unlike some stylists who just get you in and out of their salon. If you're looking for truly great service and value for your money, your search is over. Go see Kimberly at Acme: 415-867-5324. Pros: Highlights, Lowlights, Overall Color, Cut, Accomodating Hours!!! Cons: Nada more
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Merci Kimberly !!! 4/19/2007

Deja 2 fois que je confie mes tifs a Kimberly et je n'envisage plus que quiconque approche une paire de ciseaux de ma tete exceptee cette artiste ! Elle est sympa, souriante et pro de l'accueil a l'au revoir. Un bonheur. Ce nouveau salon plus trendy lui convient a merveille et reciproquement. Demandez lui la perfection, elle ne sait pas faire moins... more
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The IT Girl! 4/18/2007

Kimberly Rocks!!! Pros: Great service/Great price more
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Kimberley is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4/17/2007

Kimberley is awesome. I can't even imagine having my hair touched by anybody but her. She has a sense of who I really am and nails my hair color and cut every single time. All my life I have left salons in tears becasue of what they did to my hair. Not with Kimberley. She is amazing. I get so many compliments on my hair. She is totally flexible with her hours and works around my busy schedule. With 2 kids, 2 jobs, commute, kids sports and an ADD husband, it is very rare that I can truely relax, but with Kimberely and this salon, I actually can relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Love It.... Pros: Comfortable, relaxing, warm more
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I knew Kimberly was the best colorist, BUT... 4/17/2007

I wasn't expecting the best haircut of my life, too! more
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Kimberly is an amazing hair stylist 4/17/2007

I used to live just outside New York City. My hair stylist there was very good - he was so good that he had colored Uma Thurman's hair prior to a photo shoot for a magazine cover! So, when I moved to San Francisco - I thought I was going to struggle to find a great stylist. I got so very lucky to have found Kimberly. Kimberly used to work at another salon in SOMA, but has recently moved to Acme Head and Body. I am following Kimberly to her new salon because a good hair cut and color is hard to find, and Kimberly provides you with an EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT cut, color and style. Trust me - if you are looking for a great cut and/or color - see Kimberly. more
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Holly is the Greatest! 3/26/2007

Holly has been cutting and highlighting my hair for the last four years, since the beginning of her career. I drive from Sacramento to San Francisco because I love her personality and my hair always turns out fabulous. Ever since she has started cutting my hair, it has been easier to syle and still looks great as it begins to grow out. I frequently get compliments from co-workers and complete strangers when I go out. Holly's highlighting techniques are awesome too - after consulting with me, she suggest a couple of colors that blend well together and give my hair the appearance I want want. You know how you always hear that hair never turns out the way the stylist did it? Well, Holly gave me some tips and techniques for styling my hair and it is still turning out great when I style it. Ask for HOLLY at Acme and you'll be thrilled you did! The salon is great too - very retro and comfortable. Pros: Great service, friendly staff, cool retro salon more
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Great salon with a cool vibe 3/19/2007

Acme is kind of a blast from the past. The stations are antique vanities that have been refinished to great condition and the building has some character all its own, with huge windows that overlook busy San Fran streets. The staff is super friendly and offers to take care of you from the moment you step out of the elevator. Ask for Holly. She does great hair for a very reasonable price. Pros: Downtown location with parking close by Cons: None, everything was great more
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My extensions from Ariane are excellent, and such high quality! 3/11/2007

I originally contacted Ariane because I had micro ring extensions done at another salon that I wasn't happy with. She met me for a free consultation and explained what she could do differently to give me a better overall look and prevent the dreadlocking problems I was having. She took out my old extensions, and got rid of all the accumulated glue and dreadlocks while she was at it- in under two hours! We chose colors together for new extensions, and they turned out to be a perfect match. The hair she uses is the softest, silkiest human hair ever. It blends beautifully with my own, and stays brushable and sleek- which my last salon extensions didn't. Ariane was patient in working with me to decide on style, length, color, etc., and checked in with me throughout the process of putting therm in to make sure I liked the results. She was very quick- it took only three hours to put in my extensions- but she's as precise as she is fast. I will be returning to her for maintenance, and for new extensions when my current ones need to be changed out. If you're not happy with your natural hair, these extensions are a fabulous solution. I only wish I'd found her sooner! more
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Ask for Carol! 3/9/2007

I needed a cut & color the day before I was going to a convention. Carol was a godsend. I called Acme to check them out for the first time based on the reviews I'd read on Citysearch, as well as the stylists' descriptions from their own website...I was passed from stylist to stylist--who wouldn't prefer to party on a Friday night rather than work?!--but Carol willingly took my appointment. I've been coloring my own hair for over 10 yrs., so it takes a lot to make me spend my moolah on someone else's handywork. If I'd won the Mega Millions jackpot, I would've hired Carol as my personal colorist. Pros: you'll leave with hair more beautiful & healthier than when you walked in Cons: pricey (but considering the labor & materials, probably a good deal anyway) more
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Fun, friendly, talent = Preston! 3/6/2007

I've seen Preston twice so far. First for cut, second for color. Let's just say that he's amazing! First I went in because I had this head full of hair that I had no idea what to do with. I was brave and told him I was a blank slate and that he could do what ever he thought best. I placed my trust in great hands because he gave me an amazing cut that totally brightened up my face! Since he did such a great job the first time, I came in as a blank slate again - this time for color. I just needed a fun change which he delivered! Not only is he talented, but he's one of the sweetest people you'll meet! He has a great way of making you feel welcomed and at ease. The salon itself is fun too. Cozy with a refreshing, funky decor. Highly recommended! Pros: Talent, atmosphere, friendly staff Cons: Can't think of any more
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Cool atmosphere, already know their extensionist 2/26/2007

I haven't been here in a while but I plan on going back. I've gotten braids done in the past by their new extensionist, Ariane, and would love to get the micro-ring extensions she does now... I had them done since she last braided my hair and think she would do a better job than what I got. Human hair extensions are expensive, but the way they make you look/feel like a diva for months on end makes it very worth it. Also I like Acme's product lines, and you kinda feel like you have to shop afterwards, since you're already in Union Square... more
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Since 1996, Acme Head & Body is San Francisco?s hippest, most inviting Hair Salon perfect for Wedding Hairstyles & Make-Up.

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  • Since 1996, Acme Head & Body has been San Francisco's hippest, most inviting salon experience. Conveniently located near Union Square, China Town & the Financial District, Acme Head & Body is a hair haven in the midst of the bustling city.Warm & welcoming, Acme Head & Body is an upscale salon with zero pretense & a whole lot of friendliness, professionalism & style. The moment you enter Acme's doors you will relax to the salon's comforting, easy-going vibe & thrill to the creative talents of the salon's enthusiastic stylists.Our highly skilled stylists are personable, charming & experts in delivering head-turning hair care services that will have you looking & feeling your best.With a full menu of hair care services, Acme Head & Body is a unique hair salon providing modern beauty with style & panache.Acme Hair & Body is perfect for Wedding Hairstyles & Wedding Make-Up.

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  • The Scene
    On a street of big retail names, chic coffee shops and trendy galleries, this hip salon blends in swimmingly. Occupying the second floor of an industrial-type building, the view...

  • 3/13/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Vary by stylist; call for details
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast, Downtown
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