Red Union Hair Salon – San Francisco

Dana Draper has been strongly influenced by his family who were involved in the arts. Harry Guggenheim, director of the Solomon Guggenheim Museum for 20 years, encouraged Draper to appreciate the arts by his volunteering in the museum library and in the art restoration conservatory.

Peggy Guggenheim opened her doors to her 20th century art filled home in Venice, Italy to the young Draper. With this exposure, Draper later entered the Art Student League and obtained a masters in fine arts from NYU.

Draper’s grandmother, Dorothy Draper, internationally recognized interior designer, who decorated the San Francisco Fairmont and Mark Hopkins Hotels, played a dominate roll in young Draper’s education. She was “The Designer” of the fifties and she taught him a keen sense of color and scale.

Currently: Again, Draper is working with copper, he has made the full circle from his early days in Chile. Draper employs a unique form of copper painting. He applies water based acids, and oxides directly on copper. Acids such as rice vinegar, lemon juice, and rock salt as well as special recipes are used to obtain exciting color patina interactions on the copper. Large sheets of copper that Draper has artfully crafted are transformed into unique art doors, interior dividers, wall panels, and site commissioned projects.

Draper is primarily a figurative artist focusing on the qualities of motion and light. Why nudes? “The undraped figures are devoid of politics, pretensions, and material possessions. Therefore, expression, feeling, motion, color, and relationship come into play as the primary visual and emotional factors.”

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 About the Artist:
Greg Wilkie was born in Albany, NY in 1948. He spent a great deal of his youth in self-isolation, working on his drawings and water-color paintings or practicing magic. He studied mechanical drawing and art all through school and was frequently advanced to the next level. Looking back, he realized he missed out on some basic techniques since his works gave the appearance of a trained artist. Thus he worked harder outside of class to catch up. His mother recognized his talent early on and encouraged him to become a commercial artist. He could not envision such a career since there were many times he just didn’t feel like painting! And, he liked to create his own work, not what someone else told him to produce.
His mother entered many of his works in the County Fairs where he frequently received first place awards.
 
Unfortunately, his early works and awards were destroyed when his parents home burned to the ground. For years afterwards he shied away from painting and focused instead on the art of magic.
 
Reality of Life
Mr. Wilkie enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam where the idyllic life of youth suddenly evaporated. It was during that time that he became aware of the fleeting nature of life. When he returned to civilian life, nothing was the same. His older brother died suddenly in 1972 followed by his father in 1975. The compound trauma sent him into the throes of depression. He spent two decades searching for purpose in his life. While on his quest, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice, a Masters in Public Administration, worked as a laborer, ambulance driver, police officer, window washer, long-haul truck driver, a BART train operator and magician. None of these activities fulfilled his soul.
 
Rebirth of the Painter
Mr. Wilkie regained his passion for painting while watching water-color artists in Thailand while he and his family were touring Southeast Asia performing magic. He was intrigued by the simplicity of the palm tree and ocean scenes and the artists’ ability to produce them quickly and with ease. Nothing ever came that easily to him.
 
He immediately got to work, sitting for hours on the floor, with brushes, paints and paper. So ended his magic interlude and the four year tour of Southeast Asia. He and his family returned to United States and made their home in California.
 
Finding Acrylics
Mr. Wilkie discovered acrylic paints and realized he had found his medium of choice. He could blend the techniques of both water-color and oil painting. He has painted on a variety of supports including glass, wood, canvas, paper and most recently mat board. He is on a quest to find durable supports that will last long into the future…
 
Mr. Wilkie is ever-concerned about preserving his works. His goal is to leave pieces of himself behind so that his descendants will be able to see the life he lived through his eyes. For him, there is only the reality of what was and what is in the moment. In his view, life is real—and that’s the way he paints it.

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Red Union Salon is seeking a talented stylists for an awesome upscale Union Street location.

We are looking for highly skilled, motivated and reliable individuals! We do a lot of color, so you need to “rock” at color and cutting techniques. Up-do, make-up and Extension skills a plus. Please have at least two years of experience, some clientele and be a motivated self starter.

We provide you with:

–24/7 booking/reception service
–24/7 on line booking service
–towel service
–back bar
–beverages for your clients. . ..

Your work station is very large with lots of natural sun light great for color. We are located on the second floor overlooking Union Street.

We share all walk-ins and call-ins. We are open 7 days a week. Full time or part time position.

This is a very fun environment! We joke, play great music and are passionate about “doing amazing hair for our clients”. If you are fun, passionate about hair and life check us out. Please call Erika at 415-272-3988 for preliminary phone interview.

Compensation: Chair rental or commission. OK for recruiters to contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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Red Union Salon uses organic hair products as well as botanical hair products as well as aromatherapy where optimal results can be achieved. Red Union Salon is proud to carry the best hair products by Phyto, Logics for Matrix, Redken, Schwarzkopf, Framesi, Alterna Professional Hair Care, Privé, and Goldwell.

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Each season of the year, Red Union Salon features new artwork from various talented artists.

Photos from the Chelsea Croy party can also be download for free on Flickr:

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Red Union Hair Salon
1996 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-5656

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Red Union Hair Salon is located near these zip codes:
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Red Union specializes in hair, including haircuts, hair coloring, highlights, extensions, and various hairstyles:

Haircuts – men & women: $65 – $85
Includes luxury shampoo and conditioner, a cut perfectly tailored to your personal style, as well as styling/blow dry and finished with suitable styling product.

Highlights: $85+

Lowlights: $85+

Face Framing Touch Up: $15
Good old-fashioned bang/fringe trims to refresh your looks.

Blow Dry starting at: $45
Shampoo, condition, blow dry and fresh styling.

Flat Iron: $45-$65
Shampoo, condition, blow dry, followed with a flat iron and finishing product.

Up-Do’s/Set Styles/Twists: $75/hour
For any special occasion or just added flair. Let your imagination and our creativity shine.

Color techniques starting at: $65
We specialize in Semi-Permanent Color, Permanent Color, New Growth Touch Ups, Multi-Tone Creative Color and Corrective Color.

Party styles & weddings starting at: $65

Relaxers: $85+

Permanent Waves: $100+

Extensions, Perms, Bleaching, Highlights: Prices quoted upon consultation.

Red Union Salon accepts major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.

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I love it here at Red Union Salon and can’t wait to serve you! My favorite technique is to use the razor and I excel at cutting thick, straight, coarse hair which responds so well to that treatment.

For curly hair, undercutting is the key technique to free the client from excessive weight. I also stay current on the trendiest short haircuts like the millennium bob, spikes, and short layers!

Now that you know my specialties, do not hesitate to make an appointment to come in, even if it is just to talk with me. I am confident that you will leave with a smile and new look!

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Erika Redding, also known as Hairika, is the founder and owner of Red Union Salon, and loves running a dynamic hair salon on fashionable Union Street. Erika opened Red Union Salon to merge hair, fashion, and art all into one space. Now this vision has come true, and Red Union Salon frequently hosts art openings and continually displays new artwork in the salon.

Her hair and fashion expertise has included work both in front and behind the camera as a hair designer, fashion designer, makeup artist, model, set and wardrobe designer. Her advanced international training by Martin Parson, Redken, Matrix and Vidal-Sassoon has enabled her to educate other stylist at hair shows across North America. She has even modeled and designed hair backstage at Prêt-à-Porter, the famous international fashion event in Paris. Her closest friends and clients include many actors, actresses, athletes, artists, models, and fashion designers here in the United States as well as back in her native land of Germany and throughout Europe.

Erika has been called the “Zen” hairstylist for her grounding, calming effect, on her clients, and takes you from “Zen” to “Ten!” With her expert haircutting and hair coloring techniques, she is a true artist at work that loves designing a breathtaking new look for you!

Comments or questions are welcome.

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Red Union Salon is located in the heart of Union Street in San Francisco, California. You’ll find it’s a wonderful place for getting your haircut, colored, or styled, as well as a great place to shop, catch a movie, or enjoy any of the fantastic restaurants in the area.

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Red Union Salon was founded in October of 2003. When you visit, we want you to feel at home, where you can be spoiled, relaxed in your chair. Red Union Salon uses the best products available including Logics for Matrix, Redken, and Goldwell.

Our stylists are very passionate about your hair and about pleasing you. So relax, have a beverage and trust us to make beauty happen!

– Erika, Carlo, Jonathan, Grace, and Authur.

Comments or questions are welcome.

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