Misty is the best of the best!! She is great with bleaching and working with curly hair! She makes me feel amazing Followed her from another salon and don't ever want to see someone else! Every time I go I know I'm in great hands plus get to have a fun time catching up with her. Highly recommend going to Misty, you'll be so happy you did! read more

I love the vibe of Spunk. Great location, too. I regularly see Anthony, who I actually followed to this salon. He's kind, funny and easy to talk to. I always feel confident in his styling, whether I'm getting a trim or trying new color. read more

I got my hair done at Spunk because my hairstylist Wyatt moved here from another salon, and she's the only person I let touch my hair, so of course I followed her here. As always, I loved my cut, but also the vibe here was great and all the other stylists were so friendly! I can't wait to come back again, and my wife will be getting her hair done at Spunk as well. read more

I absolutely love every cut I've had here! Zie is the best. She is an amazing person and gives the best haircuts. I'm so lucky to have found her. I've also received one full bleach and color treatment by her and she did an amazing job. I got compliments on my hair for weeks. I normally color my hair at home to save money but it's never looked as good as when Zie did it. Amazing artistry and expertise! read more

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I went there just to buy hair product and they were very nice and friendly. I thinking of switching to them for haircuts. read more

I just love Spunk Salon. I met Lisette when she was at a previous salon and followed her here. I'm so happy she moved because this is a really special place. Even in SF, even in the Castro, I can't think of many other places that feel so joyfully welcoming, inclusive, and warm. The owner has also cut my hair and she's awesome, and so is her adorable dog. The space is open and vibrant, the music always rules, and people stop by to say hi. And the stylists here are awesome people who always make me look and feel exceptional and who have really helped educate me about better hair care and styling at home. Prices are super reasonable, especially for the very high quality of the cuts. Lisette and Spunk have really helped me find my "look" and I'm always all grins when I leave. I used to spend time looking for photos online and figuring out how to describe what I wanted when I went in for a cut - here, they seem to know even better than I do what I'll want, and the advice they've given me makes my hair look better all the time. So grateful for places like this! Spunk makes me feel gorgeous and I love them for it. read more

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There's something about people noticing you in a good way. The smiles, the head nods - the out-loud compliments from random people as you walk down the street. Such was my afternoon (and still today) after my visit to Spunk Salon. I'm newly-out trans, and knew there was SOMETHING I could do with my hair to make it easier for others to 'see' me. But I wasn't prepared for how great (and fun!) the entire experience would be! From the warm greeting when I entered Spunk (from the proprietor Suzie), to the affirming consult/complete hair makeover (from Anthony) - and the easy banter between everyone in the salon (including customers and friends of customers) - I felt seen and heard in every way possible! And Anthony was fantastic! He put me at ease, and made me feel good about... Everything! Especially the 'look' we worked on. Not only did my hair look fantastic, but I radiated ... Completely... From the inside out... That's what my visit to Spunk Salon was like - transformative and quite therapeutic! (Lol!) So yes - I found my new salon! read more

Being transgender can be an utter nightmare at times, particularly when you wade into the murky, overly gendered waters of hair styling. Far too often, you're clocked as a specific gender (and, often, the wrong one) before you even open your mouth - and at that point it doesn't matter what you say, because why would a "guy" want a femme cut? Like I said, nightmare. But Spunk? Spunk is fuckin fantastic. From the first time I set my foot in the door and had my hair cut by Brandon, I felt seen and affirmed. My hair also looked awesome. Getting a dye-job with Shannon made me see myself in a while new light...and cry a little, thanks estrogen. Yeah, it's more expensive than a cheep mall place, but it is so, so, so worth it. I do t say this often, but trans/non binary/genderqueer fam? You're safe here - and you'll look beautiful. read more

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Bette is amazing! My daughter loves her cut and color! The salon is clean, airy and inviting. And the prices are reasonable.

Suzie turned me into a new woman. She listened to what I was going for, made some great suggestions I had never thought of, and I left the salon happy and a devoted fan. I really appreciated the time you took with me and the interest in my happiness. Thank you so much! read more

Shannon and Susie are the bomb. Really care about color! Great vibe, easy scheduling Great clients, always fun conversations with others. read more

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Suzy(?) Is the bomb hair-stylist!! She has earned her top-notch reputation for knowing exactly what style fits each client. And to top it off, she is hilarious & makes the client feel at ease. 5 STAR hair artist 5 STAR location 5 STAR end result 5 STAR cleanliness read more

Not only did they give my son a FABULOUS cut, I even spoke with our stylist later so that he could give me tips on how to find a stylist in our area (Texas) to replicate the haircut. Now THAT is customer service. Highly recommend this salon, just wish they were closer. read more

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Suzie is the best stylist ever. When I leave the salon after my appointment, I always feel like a new person. Suzie always does great cut & color! Her staff is friendly and fun. She's been my stylist for over 18 years now... Yep! She rules!!! The music & art are great too! read more

This joint is a little slice of heaven in the day to day grind. The stylists are each very talented, on time, super courteous and well ... real. In the best of ways. The cuts I go for definitely have an edge... and if you are looking for something unique and out of the box - do the due diligence of doing your own home work (read: no one is psychic) and come in with ideas. Hands down: this salon delivers every time. Great products, cool vibe - and whether I want edgy color, funky cut, or something a can play with into a classic style for meetings - this salon delivers. Never disappointed. Always a great experience! read more

Marcus is a super talented stylist - and so pleasant and good-looking, too! Great little neighborhood salon, very nicely designed (the stations with drawers coming out of the sides are awesome!) and comfortable. Looking forward to my next appointment already! read more

My girlfriend was referred to Spunk because of YOU wonderful Yelpers! Upon walking in I immediately noticed that Spunk had an energy about it. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's reminicsent of a place that I could spend hours in. I absolutely love the various works of art that are displayed on the walls. I absolutely loved the artwork behind me (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Zi-6SkMQA5ENva-mgzdfeQ?select=b6shXCJ2B2vYyvBy8CGumw#b6shXCJ2B2vYyvBy8CGumw)! Arzo is amazing! I was scheduled for a cut and color but she recommended keeping my natural hair color and length. She enhanced and gave me more layers to work with and even showed me how to style my hair. If you give a description of what type of cut you want, she will absolutely listen to you and even tweak it to make your own. I, on the other hand, didn't have a clue about what I wanted and she just did her thing and gave me an awesome cut. My girlfriend has gone to her about four times now and she always gets complimented on her hair. Arzo is extremely friendly and personable. Time flies when you're in her care because she knows how to carry a conversation! She as well as another stylist, Suzie, are very hospitable because they checked in a couple of times to see if I wanted a refreshment. TIPS: --There is 2-hour parking on Collingwood St; I must warn you, you will get a work out because the hill is pretty steep! Tone those buns! read more

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My long-time stylist was on maternity and I didn't like calling in and trying to communicate with her clueless receptionist - Hello? Anybody home? So months into her leave, I'm looking a bit like Bigfoot and peeps are starting to back up on the street when they see me. One day, I just got fed up with my do and trolled the length of the Castro, sticking my misbegotten head into every salon I found. On my last try, I stuck my head into Spunk. Suzie was cutting a gal's hair and I loved the look, took a card, called, and got on her dance card. Not at her most convenient time, but she made it work for me. She did a fabulous cut which got me raves for months. Just got my second cut with her and decided my hair has found a new home. I heart Spunk. read more

I love love love this salon. The #1 big reason is because of Anee. She is the best and will never cut your hair in a way she thinks is going to look bad which is awesome. Even when I come in with a crazy idea about how I want my hair she is brutally honest which is necessary because I mean who really wants to go into a salon with a bad idea only to come out looking like you were in a horror movie. ick.. so.. this salon rocks. I am always able to find parking and the place itself is super clean but has an awesome SF Funk about it. There is always new artwork on the walls (good for you to know if you are an artist and want to showcase your work). I sit there for almost 2hours getting my hair done and some places are soooo boring you want to die. Not this place, I have fun looking at what is on the walls as well as enjoy the friendly chatter from everyone there. It is a chill, laid back, funky place with great stylists. I have only been to Anee however so I can only compliment the way she cuts and colors hair but everyone else seems really nice and from what I can tell by who I see getting their hair cut... they all look good.. CHECK IT OUT!!! read more

I was referred to Spunk by someone very close to me. She LOVES Suzie. I've been looking for a great stylist and am sad to say, Suzie wasn't great. I was scheduled for a cut and highlights. When I arrived, I was the second-to-last customer of her day and she hadn't factored highlights into her schedule. She only had time to do a cut. My cut was just ok. Not fantastic. Granted, I wasn't looking for a big change but I had hoped to get her opinion/advice on my hair (it's fine and somewhat limp and gets oily by 4 in the afternoon). I had questions about how to best cut it and style it given the hair texture and the fact that I wear a motorcycle helmet when I commute. Her advice: wash my hair only twice a week! Um, I said oily and limp by 4pm! Exactly how will letting it continue to get oilier and dirtier help volumize it? Like I said, the cut was just ok. I have to further deduct a star because of her attitude. She's not helpful in the advice department and she's a bit on the snooty side. I'll keep looking. read more

After loosing Lisa (Urban Roots) to overbooking I asked around for a new stylist. My dear friend Leslie suggested I give Suzie a try. Am so glad to have found her!! Love the oversize chairs and mansion sized mirrors! The space also features a rotating collection of local art, making this place feel like a true community spot. Am also very happy to say, the cut is very cute and growing out nicely. read more

To make this snappier for fellow yelpers to read, and to diminish negative in the world I deleted the long version of this review. Anee at Spunk Salon gets minus points and deserves no stars. She was rude and aggressive. She didn't listen. She wouldn't discuss what I wanted or didn't want. The haircut was disappointing. The only positive was that she made an effort to be nice and civil to my kid whose hair she was cutting. Though that made it look even more strange how rude she was to me. Negativity like that is perplexing. read more

Faith is awesome on so many levels is hard to express in a simple yelp review. She's been doin hair for ages yet she manages to maintain a fresh and inspired approach to the gig. She's admirably creative, fun to chat with in the chair and accommodating, but best of all she listens and achieves what you want! She took me from dallas cowboy cheerleader to anime indie chick in a few snips. Check her out for sure! You wont regret it. Also, though I have straight hair, she is a curly hair expert. read more

I cheated on my regular stylist here, but just for bangs. It was an emergency!! I have an unruly and abnormal affair with multiple cowlicks (calicks? sp? oi!) and she treated me well, my friends! Awesome bang trim, great conversation, gorgeous decor and good selection of products. Would surely recommend! air five! read more

i love coming to Suzie because she makes me look and feel cooler than i actually am. Spunk is a fun and funky place for great cuts and color- Suzie's creative and skillful and it shows in her work. she's recently started cutting my boyfriends hair and it's never looked better. and after three years of trying to get him to use product and actually style his hair, she's been able to get him to do it after just one visit. read more

I had this place bookmarked for awhile and with all the 5 star reviews, I was excited to come and get a haircut, and maybe make some changes. I was able to make an appointment via email (convenient!) for that weekend (not as bad as I thought). I came in to a really trendy looking salon for my appointment with Anee. I told her that I could decide keeping my hair long or cutting it short, and showed her a picture of me with short hair. She thought that I would look younger with long hair so I kept it at that. She trimmed in the back and added more layers. Then in the front she added more layers to frame my face. I also have to add that I have Asian wavy hair that curls up into spirals after I wash my hair, add product, and air dry, so I went in with my wavy hair so that she could see how it looked. Sometimes after haircuts, the spirals don't really since the cut breaks it up, but Anee did a good job. I guess there wasn't as much drastic change as I had wanted, but I'm still happy with the cut. I can now grow it out longer, which I keep trying to do and also give in and cut my hair. Anee also gave me some tips on taking care of my hair and suggested products when I asked about them. So happy that my hair is lighter now. This is a little out of the way for me, so I shall see when my next cut comes up to decide what to doooooo... read more

When I first moved to SF up the street from this salon, I just knew it would be my new home for a great haircut. Christina is my stylist, and she always delivers a great haircut, and is very friendly and also accommodating to my busy schedule and procrastination habits when setting hair appointments. They also sell some wild and great hair products that are hard to find in other salons at reasonable prices. read more

I get my hair cut by Anee, who just started at this salon, but previously was at a nearby salon. She's also cut my roommate's hair since he was a young lad- which is how i found out about her. I have to say that although I've only had a few haircuts from her, she does an excellent job. Its the most I ever paid for a haircut, but I can definitely tell the difference between the haircut I get from Anee and the ones I used to get from other spots that used clippers and shears. Anee uses this cool straight-razor looking thing. The first time I got my hair cut and went home to wash it, I could actually feel the difference as I shampooed. The ends of my hair were...finer...somehow- not the usual pokey mess I associate with a haircut. Also, after a month of growth (about as long as I usually go) my hair still looks even, albiet a bit long, and doesn't annoy me in the way that my old haircuts used to, which would be my impetus for getting a new haircut. This time, I had a friend say to me: hey, your hair is getting a bit long. And I probably would have kept letting it grow, but I have my brother's wedding in a week, and I don't want to make a "statement" in his wedding photos. Oh well, this review was a lot more about my 'sick' haircut than the salon or the haircutting prowess of its practicioners, but I'm really only writing it so you'll know how awesome Anee is. Just don't make her too busy...I still want to be able to get my last-minute (week in advance) appointments. Cuz thats how I roll-erblade. read more

Spunk is AWESOME but really, when I say that, I mean Christina. I came in wanting a shorter cut and some blue color. Christina really listened to me about what I was going for, what I didn't want, how I cared for my hair, what I did for a living, etc., and then came up with a cut that I absolutely love. As for the dye, she did a great job of keeping things somewhat conservative at first in her placement of the dye. If I liked it then I can always come back and get more put in. This turned out to be a fantastic idea as I had job interviews and family events the following few weeks that benefitted from my hair not looking so crazy blue. I've since been back to get more color put in. I really can't say enough about Christina. It has been over 7 years since I've been able to find a hairdresser that is as skilled and sensitive to the customer's needs and vision. It's such a relief to finally have a hairdresser I can really trust. Oh, and can I just say that I would live inside Spunk just to listen to the music all day. Awesome. read more

Spunk is now my salon. Yeah okay I never had a salon before but I didn't know what I was missing. After 25 years with bland boring hair it was a time for a change. My co worker recommended Spunk, Suzie specifically. She made me feel very comfortable. We went through a few picture that I had brought, listened to me first that then stated a strong and encouraging opinion. Loved that. Great cut. It's my Yelp Profile pic (taken outside Spunk). I am definitely going back to Suzie. My coworkers say that I have lost years and now actually look like a designer! read more

I am the 100th reviewer! Yes! I am have been delaying this review since I want to write a detailed review on my stylist and Spunk Salon itself. First off, I have always been a fan of Ben. He used to cut and style my hair back in the days at his previous in the East Bay. But as I was growing out my hair, I didn't realize he left. When I came back and asked for Ben, they I had to settle with a mediocre stylist that didn't please my desired style. From googling and just basic search for salons in the SF. I noticed that Spunk catered to unique hairstyles and yelp reviewers enjoyed their hair styled by Ben. Made an appointment, and was called the next day by Ben himself and got the appointment by the weekend. Came in I was so glad it was the same Ben! Let me tell you, he is great with layers, styling, just plain cutting it in a way that extends the time you need to cut your hair. I had my hair cut in late January and my hair still looks salon fresh. I had a sh*t ton of split ends before my cut, not I don't even know what happened to it. I still use the same shampoo and my diet did not change. I love my hair style! SS is located in the castro, a muni away. Ben is quite flexible with his hours just call in and see what's available! You will not be disappointed! I plan to have my hair cut and colored sometime in the summer. Cheers to Ben! read more

I love Anee! I discovered her back when she worked at a different salon and loved her so much, I followed her as she moved from X Studio Salon to her current place at Spunk. I'm pretty sure I'd follow her to any salon; yes, she's THAT good! :) She listens to what you want, but is also honest and will tell you if she doesn't think it will flatter you. I have been going to her for my haircuts for at least 2 years. Granted, they are infrequent (every 2-3 months or so), but each time she updates my style beautifully. I've since moved 3 hours away from the city, but every time I am there on a visit (which isn't often, unfortunately), I call Anee up to schedule a haircut. She's the best!! Go to Spunk and ask for Anee, you won't be disappointed! read more

I've been a customer of Christina's for the past 10 years and of Spunk since they opened. The salon is a really cool space, awesome energy, great slytlists, etc. All of the stylists are extremely talented. Suzi cut my mom's and my aunt's hair for years before opening Spunk. My true hair love, however, is with Christina Torres. I can't say enough good things about Christina. My hair has been a conversation starter for a decade now and she speaks a language with my hair that no other stylist is able to do. It's like they have a relationship with each other outside of our friendship. Lol. I live in LA now and travel back to SF just so she can cut my hair. It's that serious. I Heart Spunk. read more

Pop quiz: How crazy is it to drive 50 miles to see your hairdresser every six weeks??? Answer: Hella crazy! But believe me, you'd do it too if you got hooked on the amazing geniuousness that Arzo throws down every single time. But wait, there's FANTASTIC news! You don't have to drive further than the Castro because now the Amazing Arzo is at Spunk every Tuesday!!!! I've been driving from SF to Pleasanton for seven years to see Arzo because she is a true artist who can cut any kind of hair, even thick and crazy curly hair like mine. And she will hook you up with some funky styles that she can visualize just for you. Arzo is kind, caring, sweet, funny, creative, hip, and a true artist. On top of all that, she is a rockin professional. Do Not mess around. Call Arzo now! read more

Picked this place because it was nearby and from the look of the place I figured they could handle a funky cut. Glad I was right. Faith gave me an awesome funky bob, and freshened up my color adding some teal. For the next 2 weeks I couldn't walk down the street without a handful of random people stopping me to compliment my hair. Have since gone back twice [yay! i found my new hair stylist!] and each time my cut is just as perfect as I remembered.. short, asymmetrical and just my style. read more

The crew at Spunk salon are fabulous! I've never had a stylist like Susie- you can give her a vague idea and she can Edward Scissorhands you a work of art! I have short hair and I like it funky, but get bored of what I can come up with on my own. They are always cutting edge with ideas and techniques-I truly can not rave enough. Also, on a more human level, I have been to several benefits at Spunk where the entire team dedicates a day and all the profits to help another human- not something you can find everywhere. read more

Christina is awesome! I am not very good at describing the styles I want, but Christina always listens patiently and spends the time to understand me. She also tells me honestly if there is something that she can't do because of the way my hair grows, etc. and then she helps me figure out what works for me. I leave with a fun haircut every time. When I get complements on my haircut, I always say, "Go to see Christina!" Street parking is easy to find during the week and the salon itself is... spunky! read more

One Name: BEN!! I came to Ben about a month ago and had the experience of a life time. He was ULTRA accommodating and really listened to my needs. Without hesitance he created a beautiful NEW style for me which, lets be honest, is a little scary. Down to earth and talented Ben is the best! read more

Definitely recommend it. Great haircut. Laid-back stylists. No pressure. The interior is really nice and creative. I'm a regular. read more

I followed Suzie from GlamaRama which is much closer to where I live. But I much prefer the journey to the Castro to get my hairs did! Suzie has such style and grace and she is a fun and great conversationalist. I love the colors of spunk (shades of green) and the bathroom (gold and regal). I always appreciate a glass of wine after (usually) a hard day of work. I trust Suzie's judgment as a doctor of hair. It is really a great place to hang out and you come out looking glam (unless you are a stodgy lebanese lawyer - hehe)! go here now! read more