Cheryl is AMAZING! I've been going to her for almost two years now and I've never been more comfortable with a hair stylist before. Not just comfortable with her, I'm so impressed and confident in her skills that I recommend her to my friends and co-workers. She both cuts and colors my fine hair. Cheryl has such a great personality and completely puts others at ease with her genuine kindness and fun sense of humor. It's clear she's very passionate about her career and is often taking courses through the Aveda Institute even through she's been cutting hair for 30 years. She is always on the pulse of things. One of my favorite things about Cheryl other than her demeanor is her thoroughness. She wouldn't let me walk out of the salon if everything wasn't just right. I have very fine hair and she gives me such great cuts that grow out well that it takes some time before it looks like a need a haircut. I also love that Cheryl handles her own appointments. All I have to do is shoot her an email telling her when I'd like to come in and what I would like done and she gets back to me right away. She's also available weeknights and Sundays. Cheryl Chakler is a fantastic stylist. I have the utmost trust in her and strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a hair stylist to call their own. It's great to have found Cheryl that I no longer have endure awkward stylist hopping! read more

I will now only have my hair "done" (cut, styled, blown-out) by Cheryl and she is AWESOME! She's totally bo-ho and new age, super sweet and really easy going. I swear, I'm one of those odd women who gets my hair cut every few months, no color, nada. Super simple wash, cut, style literally every 3-6 months. And Cheryl is totally cool with this - she always greets me warmly and remembers some stuff we've talked about in the past, and her cuts make my hair look amazing even months down the line (they look awesome at the time and then grows out really well). Then - LIFE-CHANGING! She started doing the Brazillian Blow-out treatment recently, and I just had to try it. It made my frizzy hair super soft, shiny, straight and manageable, even in crazy humidity! It's a little pricey, but definitely worth it. It's now about a month out from the initial Blowout, and my hair literally takes 20 minutes to style. Meaning, I hop of of the shower after washing my hair, and it takes me 20 minutes before I'm ready to leave the house - it used to take me an HOUR!!! I've been back for a second blow-out now because I loved the first so much. And Cheryl was so awesome - she spent hours with me. And then "oh, your hair is growing out a little funny". She trimmed and freshened up my cut even though I was only there for the blowout :) Cheryl is awesome, I'm almost afraid to yelp her b/c then her appointments will be harder to book. But I can't keep it to myself anymore... read more

Cheryl is by far the best hair stylist I have ever been to. I randomly ended up seeing her when my usual hair dresser was on vacation, and then I had to awkwardly switch over to her! The awkwardness was well worth it, because my hair always looks good. I get compliments on my haircut all the time. She does such a good job that I dont need to get my haircut very often. Cheryl is so meticulous, and really puts effort into your haircut. Shes been doing this along time, and it shows- she knows what she is doing! I have reccomended her to 3 of my friends, and they have all been super happy. So, if you want the best hairdresser in SF, go to Cheryl! read more

I recently moved back to San Francisco, and much to my dismay, couldn't fit my amazing NYC-based stylist into my suitcase. I had put off a cut for too long and my hair was growing desperate for some TLC, so I set out to find a stylist in SF. Enter Miss Cheryl Chakler of Neja Salon, and VOILA! Surprise, delight, expectations surpassed! Not only is Cheryl a completely cool person, she definitely knows what to do with a pair of scissors. Her cuts are slow, deliberate, precise ... basically perfect. I have naturally curly hair suffering through that hideous, post-Brazilian Blowout grow-out phase, and she gave me a fantastic cut that works if I blow it out straight, or try to get some curl on. She uses great products, and gives a fabulous essential oil scalp massage. What's not to love about that? I entered Neja Salon a mess, and thanks to Cheryl, left with hair that is now healthy and happy, cut exactly as I hoped it would be. read more

I just had my first appt. with Cheryl and she did an amazing job. I described the look I was going for and she hit it spot on. She's warm, energetic and highly skilled. She even ran to my parking spot to feed the meter! She's a keeper. read more

Cheryl Chakler Salon - Cut and highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been going to Cheryl for a few years now. I love what she does with my curly and at times unruly hair. Once she's given it a cut it somehow manages to behave! She has given me both wet and dry cuts, and they have both turned out splendidly. She also gave me subtle highlights for my brother's wedding, a first for me, and they looked so natural...just sun kissed. And she's entertaining to talk to while sitting in the chair. It's always a treat to go see her! I would recommend her to anyone, especially someone with curly hair. UPDATE: I keep meaning to update this with 5 stars. Every time I go to Cheryl it gets better. I love her new location at Neja; it's so light and airy. She's fun and easy to talk to. And best of all, she really knows my hair. She's awesome! read more

Best highlights I've had in the city. Seriously, I love what she did with my hair! Bonus perk, her boutique salon feels more like a spa and is one of the most relaxing spots I've had my hair done. I needed a last minute appointment and emailed her to see if she could get me in ASAP. She was super responsive and was able to get me in that day. Every aspect of this visit was excellent and I've already made my next appointment. I feel really lucky to have found her and her great salon to do my hair from now on! read more

I've been searching for a salon that does Brazilian Blowouts from some time, as my normal salon in Lower Haight does not do them. I came across Cheryl on Yelp and given her stellar reviews, decided to give her a try. Cheryl is awesome! She did an absolutely wonderful job with my long, thick hair. She took her time and asked me a number of questions before starting - e.g. how smooth/straight did I want it - to make sure she gave me exactly what I wanted. It is so rare to find Salons that aren't in a rush to get you in and out as quickly as possible. Cheryl was detailed and thorough. She even trimmed my hair (free of charge) to even out the choppy layers I had gotten recently from another salon. My hair looked so much better once she was done with it! Also, I cannot say enough about the overall ambiance of Cheryl's space. It was super clean and relaxing, similar to a high end spa experience. Her towels have a subtle lavender sent and are warm and clean. The ambiance was perfect. Cheryl will now be my regular stylist. Thank you Cheryl; you rock! read more

You know you have an amazing colorist when: a) friends are not sure if you color your hair b/c it looks so fresh b) people in the hair business comment "whoever colors your hair does an amazing job (especially techique) c) your friend from Salt Lake City, Utah flies to SF for the sole purpose of having her hair done by Cheryl. Cheryl is on top of her game. She is very precise, knows color theory and will have you walk out of her salon sparkling! She's a real gem and always makes time for her clients. Thank you, Cheryl! read more

I learned about Cheryl when I stopped a woman on the street who had really great hair to ask where she got her hair done. Pre-Cheryl, my blonde had faded, the base color had turned into an ugly undone orangey brown, and the roots were growing in. I was far from my blonde/light brown long hair days of healthy hair. Cheryl took one look at me and "got me" -- She put in low lights and added blonde highlights around the face. I now remember why I've been coloring my hair. I just needed to find Cheryl! read more

Simply stated, Cheryl is the best. I've been seeing her for several years now, following her from Descend to Neja Salon, and excited for her to open her own place in September! She just understands hair, and she really listens and delivers exactly what you want. My hair is a blend of straight and wavy, with some kinky thick strands and some fine straight strands. She always gives me a flattering cut and her hair coloring is second to none. I moved to Redwood City recently and tried to switch to someone local but I keep coming back to Cheryl. She fixed a horrible cut I got somewhere else and I feel a million times better. She's the best!!! read more

Cheryl is an incredibly talented hairstylist. I recently moved to San Francisco and was looking for a new stylist for highlights and a cut. I first went to a highly recommended salon downtown. I was horrified when I was done, my subtle highlights now looked like I had done a home application with a paint brush. I am a professional and was shocked that a high end salon colorist would do such a horrendous job after specifically describing what i was looking for and could see my current highlights. In a true panic I was so fortunate to find Cheryl who was absolutely wonderful. At the time she was not accepting new clients, but I think she understood the panic in my voice and had me come by the salon that day (Saturday) and we worked out a plan to return on Sunday to fix it. Cheryl was able to work her magic and brought my hair back to having natural looking highlights and did an amazing haircut. Cheryl is truly the best! read more

I have been with Cheryl every since moving to San Francisco over 6 years ago and I would not go to anyone else. If Cheryl moved to the moon, I would follow to get my hair (thick hair) cut and colored. Her way of styling is more "perfection" than anyone I have ever seen in my life and that includes many high end NYC salons. She seems to be always in a good mood, happy to be doing what she enjoys most, which is being around people and perfecting her craft. Cheryl is also quite knowledgeable about products and I am really quite pleased with what I have purchased from her, be it shampoo or conditioner or hairdryers. If you are considering using Cheryl as your stylist, do not hesitate. Go, give it a shot and you will be a truly happy beautifully styled person. read more

WTF. I contacted Cheryl via email to make an appointment for a color consultation giving my available times. She tells me to email her a week later. I do so and she then tells me she is only accepting new clients by referral, yet she's advertising a coupon deal on Yelp. Rude! read more

Cheryl is the best! My sister recommended Cheryl after I had been through a couple of hair disasters. She had nothing but good things to say about her so I thought I would take a chance. I am so happy I did! She listened to everything I said and she did exactly what I asked her to do - only better!! My cut is fantastic and the highlights and lowlights are so natural looking that you would never believe it isn't my natural color! Not only is Cheryl an amazing stylist, but she also gave me some great tips on nutrition and health that have motivated me to change some of my diet habits. Going to Cheryl turned out to be an overall great experience and I would highly recommend her. She did the best hair cut/color I've ever had and I won't go to anyone else again - even though I live 60 mile away. She's worth it!! read more

I had been looking for a colorist for a while, a long while, and finally found Cheryl. My hair is...or should I say WAS. a woeful fried birds nest of drugstore color and I was at the point of daily hat-wearing. Still, I waited until I found the right person for the job as I am SUPER picky...and am I ever glad I took the time to find her. Cheryl not only transformed my hair into a radiant, glossy halo, she also worked her schedule to get me in so I wouldn't have to show up a fancy pants party looking like something the cat dragged in. As the other reviewers have said, Cheryl takes her time and listens to you. She's full of warm energy and kindness - you'll not only leave her salon with a beautiful head of hair, you'll actually be uplifted and feeling more positive about life. What more could you ask for?!? read more

I have been following Cheryl for close to 8 years now as she's my gal when it comes to color and cuts. I can't go elsewhere as it's just not ever as fabulous. I really can't describe how many amazing shades she's created for me and tops it off with a perfect cut. Every time I walk out of her amazing salon, I feel like a million bucks. Thanks for making me look GOOD girlfriend! read more

I've been going to Cheryl for over two years and she's always done a fantastic job. She worked hard to squeeze me in despite her very busy schedule during the holiday season, and she did an amazing job again on my hair. She even took the extra time to curl it and it came out beautifully. The salon is relaxing and comfortable, with tea and snacks readily available. Definitely try her out if you're looking for a new stylist. read more

I've been going to Cheryl for about a year now and have also referred my Mom and sister to her. We all have curly hair and Cheryl does such a great job for all of us! Not only is she a awesome hair stylist but she is a joy to talk to and is super accessible and helpful. She's always ready and willing to give advice on hair products and styling and she is super easy to reach via e-mail, which makes scheduling appointments with her a breeze. read more

I've been going to Cheryl since 2007 and can't imagine letting anyone else touch my hair! She transforms my baby fine hair into a vixen worthy voluminous cut that holds up for months. Cheryl's new salon is so peaceful and I love that she includes a relaxing scalp massage with her haircuts. She takes her time and really listens to what her clients want. read more

Cheryl is an amazing woman. Not only is she a great hairdresser (she does cuts AND color) but she is also an inspirational person and she has the COOLEST little salon. I've been seeing her for several years now. She is always a pleasure. Get her to tell you all about her raw food diet and her pro-active approach to staying healthy. Her Italian Greyhound is pretty cute too. read more

Best haircut ever, and Cheryl is so friendly. Cheryl listened to my hair idea and went with it. She took her time and was very precise. I left the salon looking fabulous, got exactly what I wanted, and had great conversation in a relaxing environment. 5 stars for sure!! read more

I've been going to Cheryl for over a year now and highly recommend her especially if you have wavy/curly hair. She does dry and wet cuts and has curly hair herself so she knows how challenging it can be! She also does my color and just last month I had her do my first brazilian blowout and I can't tell you how awesome this treatment is! An added bonus is she works on Sundays. read more

Cheryl is the greatest!! You will never be disappointed...she truly makes you feel welcome and really listens to her clients. She is an expert with both cut and color. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else!!! read more

A-MAZ-ING! That is Cheryl! I have been going to Cheryl for a couple of years now and she NEVER disappoints! She is a prefectionist and I LOVE it! I always walk way with an amazing cut that not only looks good and is easy to maintain, but it also grows out well! I'm constantly getting compliments on my cut even though I only go a couple times a year. Cheryl also always has such a positive energy and you can tell she loves what she is doing. That is the kind of person I want to do my hair! She has also made me a believer...in the brazilian blowout. I have been talking with Cheryl for many visits now about doing one - I have "wavy" hair that calls for a lot of maintenece to make straight or "curly". I decided to give the brazilian blowout a chance because I was promised straight hair that required little maintenance...I never in my wildest dreams believed this was an option for me. Well, I was wrong!! Cheryl did an outstanding job with my brazilian blowout - taking her time to make sure it was done right. And I contiue to me amazed on how straight my hair is and how little I have to do to it! My hair dryer and straightner are feeling very lonely, but I LOVE it! I highly recommend the brazilian blowout AND Cheryl! The both are worth every penny and MORE! read more

LOVE HER! I randomly found her 3 years ago from a recommendation on Golden Gate Mother's Group, and have been seeing her every 6 weeks since then (b/c my grays are SO BAD!) I haven't stopped going to her b/c she is truly an amazing colorist and stylist! She was at Descend Salon, now at Neja Salon, and soon she will be all by herself in a small space close to The Dailey Method. She is so convenient to always get a hold of. She will text you or email you right back if you need to make an appt., change it, or confirm it. My best friend has been seeing her stylist for 5 years and WAS devoted to her until she went on vacation and went to see Cheryl in a pinch. Well, she's now addicted to Cheryl and has since divorced her other stylist, after 5 years!!!! She is so gifted and makes me look so natural, I always get compliments on my hair, and I love the products she carries....and I commute from Marin to see her too! read more