Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Oakland, CA
Dandelion Hair Salon was founded on the principle of honoring the artistry of hair creation while fostering individuality among stylists. Our team of passionate professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service in a welcoming, peaceful environment. We prioritize personalized consultations to understand each client's unique needs and hair type, ensuring satisfaction with every visit. Our commitment to quality extends to our selection of premium, eco-conscious products from Kevin Murphy and Rene Furterer, which protect both client and stylist health while minimizing environmental impact.With decades of combined experience across our team, we specialize in a wide range of services including precision cuts, color techniques, and specialized treatments for all hair textures. Our Oakland-based salon provides a neighborhood-centric atmosphere where clients can relax and enjoy expert care tailored to their specific requirements. We maintain strict cancellation policies to ensure fair scheduling practices and uphold our reputation for reliability and professionalism through consistent, high-quality results.
Services
Haircut
Color
Highlights
Balayage
Consultation
Treatments
Blowdry
Weddings
Special Events
Color Correction
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced stylists with diverse specializations including gender-affirming cuts
- Our salon uses premium, eco-conscious hair products from Kevin Murphy and Rene Furterer
- We provide personalized consultations for tailored hair care solutions
- Our team maintains a peaceful, collaborative environment for client comfort
- We offer flexible appointment scheduling with 24/7 online booking options
Services
Haircut
Our expert stylists provide precision haircuts tailored to your face shape, hair type, and personal style. We specialize in various techniques including razor cuts, fades, and gender-affirming cuts for all hair textures. Our 15-year experienced team ensures modern, flattering results that meet your specific needs while maintaining hair health.
Color
We offer comprehensive color services including natural-looking grey coverage, creative colors, and advanced techniques like bleach and tone. Our stylists provide mandatory consultations to determine optimal color choices and processing times. We use premium, low-ammonia products to protect hair integrity while achieving vibrant, long-lasting results.
Balayage
Our balayage specialists create natural, sun-kissed highlights using hand-painted techniques for seamless dimension. This customizable service works on all hair lengths and textures to create soft gradients and low-maintenance growth patterns. We use ammonia-free color formulas to maintain hair health during the lightening process.
Consultation
Mandatory color consultations evaluate your hair's current condition, color history, and desired outcomes to create personalized treatment plans. Our experts assess texture, porosity, and previous chemical treatments to determine optimal product selection and processing times for safe, effective results.
Treatments
We offer specialized treatments including gloss services and shine treatments to enhance hair health and appearance. Our keratin-based therapies repair damage while maintaining natural movement. These services work synergistically with our color treatments to preserve vibrancy and improve overall hair condition through nourishing, sulfate-free formulas.
People
Megan Kelley
Stylist
With 15 years of experience, Megan Kelley brings expertise from Santa Cruz and San Francisco to Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. She specializes in personalized hair care solutions while maintaining a $50 cancellation policy for appointments.
Nick Meinzer
Stylist
A 30+ year industry veteran, Nick Meinzer specializes in dry cuts, texture techniques, and gender-affirming styles. As a transgender stylist, he creates inclusive spaces for clients of all gender identities while maintaining expertise across all hair textures.
Tresca Behling
Stylist
Tresca Behling offers expertise in cuts from wash-and-wear to creative razor styles, plus color services ranging from natural highlights to bold creative colors. They provide online booking through Vagaro for both cut and color appointments.
Questions
What services does Dandelion Hair Salon offer?
We provide haircuts, color services, balayage, treatments, and special event styling for all hair types and textures.
How do I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system or contact us directly at (510) 907-3924 during business hours.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations require 24-hour notice; less notice incurs a $50 fee, and no-shows are charged full price.
Do you offer color consultations?
Yes, we require in-person color consultations to determine optimal treatment plans and processing times.
What products do you use?
We exclusively use premium, eco-conscious products from Kevin Murphy and Rene Furterer lines.
Are your stylists specialized?
Our team includes specialists in texture techniques, gender-affirming cuts, and creative color applications.
