Kra

I have been having been going to Kra Salon since moving to San Francisco in 2008. I am always happy with what owner Karen Yee does to my hair. Very relaxed and mellow atmosphere. I always leave with an awesome haircut and a feeling of being refreshed. Very intuitive stylist.

A smart looking, trouble-​free haircut is a 8 week investment in feeling good that is one of the last things I would shave off my budget. Karen Yee is not only a skilled professional, she is an artist. I rarely question what she is doing. I trust her that much And have never been disappointed.

Karen at KRA Salon has a gifted sense of hair, body and mind and offers me a relaxing rejuvenation that I truly appreciate. At a friend’s recommendation, I’ve been enjoying her unhurried Asian shampoo-​massage, gentle hair care products, and meticulous cuts and styling for more than 5 years. I instantly relax when I walk into her salon — calming music and minimalistic interior. With a warming cup of tea and newly added mani/​pedicures by Coco, it’s one of the city’s hidden gems for healthy mind and body care.
Note: Be sure to allow a few extra minutes for parking.

This review is for the Nails! I’ve done a review in the past about the hair… BUT, they just opened their nail service! First off, they are SO sweet in this salon. Karen (my hair stylist & owner) loves her clients, salon and could not be nicer.
The nail area is small (two chairs) and one lady– Perfect for me, who likes it quiet when I’m getting my nails done. It was CLEAN, comfy, and a great manicure. Her massages are out-​of-​this world-​put-​you-​to-​sleep kind… and the polish stayed on for over a week! The manicure/​pedicure I got was around $ 50 + tip, but that included a longer massage! I was very happy and cannot wait to go back :-)

Every 3 – 4 months for the past 8 – 9 years, I have gone to Karen Yee for a hair cut/​color/​highlight. Karen is an excellent stylist, in tune with current trends– combining her own vision with a sensitivity for what my sense of style is – to make a great cut/​color/​style. Always. I look forward to seeing Karen, and spending time in the soothing environment of KRA Salon. The added nail/​spa massage service is great — Go see Karen and experience KRA Salon – it’s the best!

I just tried the pedicure at Kra — OMG I was in heaven, Kra’s Coco does a fab job, and what I love most is that the place is quiet, relaxing and of course peaceful. I was surpised to get a long foot and leg massage with warm oil — I really didn’t want to leave. My last pedis have been in a noisy, bustling, cell phone ringing salon, this is definitely the treat you need — I think I’ll be going back for the foot massage alone! She also uses non-​acetone products, so the place is scent free, with a nice cup of peppermint tea, it was just perfect!

I was referred by a friend to Karen at Kra salon because I was looking for someone to do a thermal straightening treatment on my hair. Karen did an amazing job! I am so happy with my new look, and I could not have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend her if you are thinking about getting a straightening treatment on your hair. She gives great cuts too (not cheap, but totally worth it I think). She is professional, friendly, detail oriented, and always does a great job. You won’t be disappointed.

Karen is the world’s greatest haircutter. The amazing thing is that her haircuts last and last, and they grow out beautifully. So you don’t have to get your hair cut as often as with other stylists. She’s also interesting to talk to, beautiful, and charming. Warning: it takes her a very long time to cut your hair, almost like she’s doing it one hair at a time. BUT IT’S WORTH IT.

Tanja has been cutting my hair for almost 15 years. She is a great stylist, colorist and person. She is lovely to be with, very calm. My hair looks good for 3 – 4 months after a visit. i recommend her highly

Tanja at Kra salon is the loveliest hair stylist you could ever hope to meet. She is a gentle and talented stylist. She listens to what you want and is courteous and creative. I have been fortunate enough to be going to her for years, and I have never had anything but the most positive experiences with her. I recommend her with great enthusiasm and without reservation. She is totally reliable and, incidentally, very beautiful and kind.

I’ve been going to Karen at KRA Salon for years. She is the best. The salon has a zenlike feel and it’s hard to believe you are in the city. Karen is fantastic at color and will create a shade that matches your skintone and eyes. She is consistent and my hair always looks fabulous once every 6 – 8 weeks! I would highly recommend her services.

Tanja is one of the few people who really «gets» my hair. (Thick, curly & long) You have no idea how many stylists I have gone to over the past 15 years looking for the right person. And I found her, she cuts and colors perfectly. My mother and I come in to the city from Benicia to have our hair done by Tanja and I don’t think I could go to anyone else.

I’ve been going to Kra for two or three years. It’s rather small and has a nice zen feeling to it. Chill ambiant music, minimalist but nice decorations… and their scalp massages are just ahhhhhh…
I get my hair cut by Tanja who knows how to deal with my curly hair (though much to her chagrin I end up straightening it a lot).
Last week I had Tanja chop my hair. She was so excited to do so. I go through this every couple years where I grow my hair out and then realize I’m not styling it at all and life would be easier with shorter hair. So I brought in a bunch of pics and she cut it and it looked great. But I figured the true test would be could I make it look good on my own. Because of course everyone’s hair — hopefully — looks good when they leave the salon. But what about when they try to style it themselves?
Turns out I’ve been able to keep up the salon look pretty well. And it doesn’t take me hours. That I figure is the sign of a good stylist. And a good straightening iron.

I have been going to Karen for almost a year now. She gives unbelievable cuts! Karen really pays attention to detail and will notice if a single strand needs to be cut another millimeter more… I just got my hair cut this afternoon and when I looked on the floor, there were tons of teeny-​tiny hairs that had been cut just a fraction of a centimeter!
She is definitely a stylist who values avant style and you will never get a boring cut. Karen loves texture and experimentation, so be prepared for something fun!
I always feel like Karen gives me her absolute attention… I usually spend at least 1.5−2 hours in the salon (just for a cut) because she is such a perfectionist and wants your hair to be just right.
Also, her cuts grow out beautifully… so maintenance (at least for short-​haired me) is minimal. I’m so glad that I found her salon on Webster!

I’ve also been to many different salons. Karen, the owner of KRA, gave me the best cut ever. It’s also a very good value! After a long, marvelous, shampoo/​scalp massage, Karen spent a long time cutting each hair to get the overall shape right. You can tell that she is a artist and wants to make sure your hair flatters your face. Then she blew it dry and cut again to make it perfect. It looked great for months!

I’ve been through 4 stylists in my short 2 years in SF… I’m super picky about my haircuts. Tanja rocks… she will take her time consulting with you before she touches your hair… her shampoo massage is an added bonus. Getting your hair cut by Tanja is a spa-​like experience; she is very calm and not overly chatty, either. For color, I recommend Julia, but you have to book her in advance – she only works every other Sunday…