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Oakland’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

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Best Hair Salons Oakland

We reviewed the best salons in Oakland, exploring everything from trusted city-centre studios to modern neighbourhood salons to find the most skilled colourists, cutters, and stylists the city has to offer. Each salon was evaluated for technical ability, client satisfaction, service quality, and consistency to ensure this guide highlights only the most reliable and reputable places for professional haircare in Oakland.

Oakland’s salon scene blends contemporary styling with high-quality colouring, making it essential to choose a stylist who understands both technique and personal style. The salons featured here have earned their place through expert results, strong customer reviews, and a proven ability to deliver everything from balayage and blonding to precision cuts and glossy finishes. If you’re looking for the top hair salons in Oakland, these are the professionals you can trust.

No.

1

Pony Studios Co

4834 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


One of Oakland’s most respected creative salons, Pony Studios Co is known for precision cutting, fashion-forward colour and effortlessly cool styling. The team blends editorial skill with real-world wearability, producing hair that feels modern yet timeless.


What truly sets Pony Studios apart is its artistic vision paired with technical excellence. Clients return for thoughtful consultations, trend-aware execution and results that grow out beautifully.


What others have to say:


“Absolutely obsessed with my haircut.” – L. Martinez


“Cool, creative and professional.” – J. Wong

No.

2

Azura Salon Oakland

2345 Valdez St Suite 203, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Azura Salon Oakland delivers refined cuts and dimensional colour in a calm, stylish setting.


What others have to say:


“Beautiful, clean work.” – S. Patel


“Always a great experience.” – M. Carter

No.

3

Curl Story Salon

4283 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Curl Story Salon specialises in curly and textured hair, focusing on shape, health and definition.


What others have to say:


“Best curl cut I’ve had.” – A. Robinson


“They really understand curls.” – K. Lewis

No.

4

Bleu Champu Salon

1308 E 38th St, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Bleu Champu Salon is a long-standing Oakland favourite known for classic technique and dependable results.


What others have to say:


“Consistently great.” – P. Nguyen


“Professional and reliable.” – D. Kim

No.

5

BIBO Salon

2509 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


BIBO Salon offers polished cuts and natural-looking colour with a warm, neighbourhood feel.


What others have to say:


“Lovely atmosphere.” – R. Alvarez


“Great attention to detail.” – S. Bennett

No.

6

Hair by Maya, beauty salon in Oakland

2345 Valdez St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Hair by Maya delivers personalised styling and colour with a strong focus on client communication.


What others have to say:


“Maya really listens.” – J. Harris


“Beautiful results every time.” – L. Foster

No.

7

Joey Stevenson

6609 Flora St, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Joey Stevenson is known for refined cuts and modern styling with a minimalist, editorial edge.


What others have to say:


“Clean, modern cuts.” – T. Brooks


“Exactly what I wanted.” – N. Reed

No.

8

Be Hair Salon

4202 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Be Hair Salon provides dependable cuts and colour with a friendly, approachable team.


What others have to say:


“Always happy with my hair.” – M. Lopez


“Great service.” – C. Wright

No.

9

FUTURE Vanity/Novelty

5405 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


FUTURE Vanity/Novelty blends creative colour, bold styling and experimental flair in a trend-forward space.


What others have to say:


“So creative and fun.” – E. Collins


“Love the vibe.” – A. Green

No.

10

Native Studio Salon

1314 Wood St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

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Our industry insider says:

★★★★★


Native Studio Salon focuses on natural texture, healthy hair and effortless, lived-in styling.


What others have to say:


“Perfect lived-in look.” – K. Adams


“Relaxed and talented team.” – R. Moore

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