Hair care:

Ladies and gentleman alike rave about the Red Chair Salon. This gem of a salon is located on Union Street at Octavia. If high-end and full service both sound good to you, then this is your place. Book an appointment online and go see Kristin for a cut, color, style, or blow out. Although her sis, Lindsey, gives a bomb blowout too! I have never felt more at home at a hair salon or had more fun getting beautified. Not to mention I have never been happier with my luscious locks! These girls are young, smart, and up to date on the latest and greatest in hair care. If you didn’t think it could get any better, here’s one for you: dog-friendly!

Eyebrow shaping:

Your brows say a lot about you. Well-groomed brows can make you appear more well-rested and effortlessly primped. The place to go is Flourish San Francisco. Conveniently located on the corner of Union Street and Laguna, book your appointment online hassle free. Felicia is my girl, although every technician there is reliable. A brow day is always a good day!

Nail care:

For the best mani/pedi, go to Sydney Nail Spa. This is coming from someone who has had many…one of those little girls getting mani/pedis with her mom at age four. Jen makes sure you are pampered head to toe and even offers you complimentary tea, and sweet treats. Whether you go for shellac, or traditional nail color, the results are equally impressive. I am hard on my hands so I use gel nail colors. Aside from the color lasting two full weeks with no signs of chipping, I have never received more compliments on my fingernails. I have proof – 275 people liked my latest #manimonday post on Instagram. They’re THAT good. And GG is allowed…SOLD!

Botox/CoolSculpting:

You have probably noticed my affection with establishments who offer online booking. It’s not like I am anti-social and do not enjoy talking to people on the phone, but when you are one who often works on the go, it is so much easier to book online. Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery, your home to the best Botox treatments in the city, proudly offers online booking! Whether you’re ready to tackle those unwanted wrinkles or freeze away some stubborn fat, this is the place to do it all! From the friendly staff to the view of Pacific Heights, to the in-house aesthetician (hello facials!), you’ll leave here feeling good and looking great!
 

Working out:

After a very active childhood and young adult life on the playing field, exercising is in my blood. On a whim three years ago, in Baton Rouge, LA, I took my first Bar Method class. Long story short, I was immediately hooked and was excited to learn that my new city (back in June 2013) was not only home to the first ever Bar Method studio, but The Bar Method HQ! I take class 3-5 times per week and have never been happier with my body. If you want a long, lean, and toned bod, the Bar Method will help get you there, and the community at the Marina studio will become your extended family. Embrace the shake (this will make sense after your first set of thigh) and take your first of many classes today!

Full Disclosure: My husband is in private practice at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery.

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Conveniently located in the middle of fashionista haven, aka Union Street, this gem is perfect if you are looking for a high end full service salon. Kristin, owner and stylist, is always bubbly and ready to listen! If there is such thing as a hair psychic, I’ve found your girl. More often times than not, Kristin knows exactly what I’m looking for in my new do, before I even know what I am looking for in my new do! A year and a half of maintenance cuts and style sessions later, I finally stepped out of my comfort zone and experimented with color. Super stoked with how it turned out, I am excited to share with you a Red Chair Salon experience!

Kristin is a firm believer in consultations. She takes her time to learn what the client wants. Afterall, the happiest clients are those with reasonable expectations and sometimes what you think you want is not possible with your hair type. Kristin uses the balayage technique to color hair. This technique is suitable for various color styles (highlights, ombre, color melt, etc.), but she finds it particularly efficient when creating an ombre (or in my case a sombre) hairstyle. “It’s all about the saturation of the strands,” says Kristin, “with an ombre or sombre color job, you want the ends to pop. By using the balayage technique, I’m able to paint the front and back of the strands.” There you have it, balayage by Kristin!

Front view sombre color

Side view sombre color

Scary before (yikes!)

Lovely after

If you’re itching for a new look, but prefer something low maintenance, a sombre hairstyle is for you. Hop to it and book an appointment online here. Don’t forget to tell Lindsey, the friendly voice on the phone, that KK and GG sent you. If you are reading the email version of this post, visit KKandGG.com for the web version as well as many other beauty posts.

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