We are passionately driven to deliver excellent quality with integrity.
Our staff members have trained at Bumble University, Wella International, Vidal Sassoon Academy, Sebastian Professional, Tigi/Toni, Guy, Hairdreams, and many others. As a team we are regularly involved in classes, photo shoots, and various projects that keep us fresh, unique, and inspired.
Kimberly Mejia is a progressive hair artist whose work has been well regarded in the industry for over 23 years. Known for her innovative color designs and her ability to create hairstyles from any time period, she has been a fixture of dressing hair in the Haight for over 14 years as the owner of the Wak Shack Salon.
Kimberly is influenced by art, interior design, fashion, music, and her love of history. She dedicates her time to teaching her staff and bringing beauty to her clients. Her resume includes being an international artist and teacher for Wella for 10 years. Her work has also been featured in ad campaigns for the Wella Corporation and L’Oreal, the Jim Lehrer News Hour, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Marin Independent Journal, Denver Post, Garage Magazine, Shojo Beat magazine, Paramountpictures.com, plus many other magazines, film, and fashion shows.
Kim loves working with the entire Bumble & Bumble line because it allows her to create any desired effect with a combination of the products. Her favorite product is Texture because it creates big, bouncy, and sexy blow-dries that last for days.
Heather has been a member of the Wak Shack team for 10 years as an esthetician and hairdresser. She is also a network educator for Bumble & Bumble as well as a teacher for our assistant program. Heather has a large male clientele base and is known for her custom color creations on the ladies. She also has a special talent for fast and efficient waxing.In her hairstyling, she loves to take inspiration from classic looks and interpret them into modern contemporary styles.Heather enjoys using Sumotech because of its defined texture, scent, and versatility.
Filomena has been working with hair for over 10 years and has been the salon manager for 3 years. She loves working with a client’s natural texture to find a style and color that perfectly suits their face shape. She is inspired by nature, all human cultures, and by taking advanced education classes as well as educating other stylists.Her favorite Bumble and Bumble cocktail is Curl Conscious Calming Cream with Straight because it creates beautiful, shiny, and humidity-resistant curls.
Emily found her passion for creating up-dos after 14 years of working with hair. In Emily’s estimation, the up-do is hair construction in its purist form, which allows the highest creative freedom. Emily is equally enthusiastic about cutting hair. She sees the cut as a delicate balance of construction and destruction, and finds great inspiration in working with a client whose lifestyle and face shape gives her a blueprint to work from.When Emily creates an up-do, she absolutely loves using Bumble and Bumble Extra Strength Holding Spray.
Adam is a firm believer that we don’t choose the things we love to do in life…they choose us. Originally from Chicago, Adam has over 10 years of experience doing hair and makeup. He finds his inspiration for the ever-changing face of beauty from his travels, painting, drawing, and sculpting.Today Adam divides his hair and makeup talents at Wak Shack Salon and internationally for print assignments, runway, and theatrical shows. He is also a member of the Look Artist Agency where he continues to work on photo-shoots with high profile clients such as Harpers Bazaar, Chanel, and Oscar de la Renta – just to name a few.Adam loves using Bumble and Bumble Mending line: “No matter what your hair concerns are, the Mending regime gives hair an extra boost and keeps it in its most optimum condition with an extra conditioning treatment.”
Sara believes that since completing the vigorous assistant program at the salon she is able to tackle any head of hair. The extensive salon education provided by Wak Shack has given her the skills and products necessary to provide expert cuts and color. Sara finds the beauty and potential in every client, and she adds to their style by using Sumotech for rough texture and Defrizz for slip and shine.
CJ has styling abilities, enthusiasm, and fashion sassiness that make her a perfect fit for the Wak Shack family! She has been in the industry as a stylist and cosmetology educator since 2003. CJ is passionate about creating the perfect style for guests by drawing from their personality and lifestyle. Her inspiration comes from combining the knowledge and ideas from classes with the eclectic San Francisco art scene. CJ’s favorite Bumble & Bumble product is the Thickening Spray because it gives life to hair.
Claudia came to the Wak Shack Salon as an assistant because she desires to be the best! She is inspired by people, architecture, and art. Claudia loves it when people come to her with new ideas and they work together to create a new and exciting look. Bb Spray de Mode is her go-to product because it’s a happy medium between a workable and finishing spray. She loves that the spray can be layered and layered and that it adds shine to the hair - everyone needs shine in their life.
Mel is a front desk coordinator, and she loves working at the salon because the staff are some of the warmest people she has ever met.Mel absolutely loves the Thickening Hairspray and uses it for everything.
Becky is a front desk coordinator, and she enjoys her time at the salon because she is free to be her fun-loving self.Becky loves using Brilliantine for the extra shine and curl definition it gives her hair with the bonus of an amazing scent.
