Dreadlocks Salon

The whole staff here is amazing
I didn’t want to leave.
I’m from Canada and I plan on going back.

Peaches is amazing! Her whole staff is really fun and friendly too. I felt very welcome and cared for at this salon. I’m a month into my dread journey and my hair (straight Caucasian) really needed some help. Peaches was so kind and patient and really took into consideration what I wanted my hair to look like. She also took the time to explain to me tips and tricks that will really help care for and maintain my locs. Peaches does beautiful work and fast too! I’ve tried to go to other places to work on my dreads but no one did it like Peaches. I’m so impressed and grateful that I will travel back to Oakland just for Peaches! Thank you Peaches! You’re the best!

Loved the service. Will definitely be back. Recommended to anyone who wants there dreads done RIGHT! Will only be going to them for my locks maintenance. Loyal customer for life! So freindly, answered all my questions and was so polite and made me comfortable.

I couldn’t have asked for more at a last minute ordeal. The team at Dreadlocks Salon are amazing. I showed them a design and they nailed it on the spot. Great team Ora and Peaches. Thanks

Once again… Peaches and her wonderful group of expert stylists are amazing! They all have great personalities and for long sitting sessions as you can imagine dreadlock-​related work is, trust me — it makes a difference whether you have someone who can’t carry a conversation… and trust me conversation in this place is creative and clever… this conversation is for grown folks ya’ll! Peaches and her crew just make it happen naturally. Peaches works so quickly and really gives you your money’s worth — for such a great and efficient job, she should probably get even more! Totally worth the bus and BART ride. Peaches, her daughter Chani, Ora and Tarzayah are amazing and hilarious! Never a dull moment in this shop! Such bright, beautiful, positive and worthy spirits. I could hang in that salon and chat all day if I could. I am so grateful to have found the Dreadlock Salon and so happy to have found a team so welcoming and open to sharing their expertise and culture. It’s such a homey, family-​oriented place. Thoroughly enjoy the conversations between family as they pass in and out throughout the day. I could go on forever. I am more than looking forward to continuing this wonderful, and hopefully lengthy relationship with everyone. My dreadlocks are looking more and more fabulous! I am never leaving this shop for and other shop. Peaches and her team are amazing. If you want magic done to your hair, see them. I have LOVED every one of experiences here at the Dreadlocks Salon. I found that there is NO shop in San Jose that would compare to this. Peaches & Ora tag teamed my dreadlocks. They knew exactly what I wanted done, Peaches and Ora… You styled a brother right! I still would recommend this place to everyone I know, and I will, this is the place to get your locks done right!.. You women are what the dreadlocks community needs! I still say… BRAVA!, BRAVA! BRAVA!

Found Chani on Craigslist and I was very pleased with the overall job.
I got a quick weave styled in a bob.
Pros:
— Chani’s mom owns the shop. It’s nice being at a family owned shop
— everyone was very friendly. Including the other patrons
— Chani is talented and does a variety of styles.
Cons:
— parking. You’ll have to pay for parking before 6 so you may have to run outside a few times to add money to the meter.
— small shop. The shop is homey. I didn’t mind the small space bc it wasn’t too crowded but it’s something to keep in mind.

I had an appointment for dread lock maintenance at 11:30, and I arrived 10 minutes early but Peaches wasn’t there. No big deal, I was early. Another lady in the salon told me she just stepped out for a bit and would be back soon. When she arrived at 11:30 she starts working on someone else’s hair. I’m surprised but hope it’s just something real quick, I didn’t mind waiting 5 or so. After a half hour of patiently waiting I got up and walked out. Making your clients wait is not only unprofessional, it is terribly rude. I made my appointment a month in advance. It wasn’t like I made it last minute and she was doing me a favor by squeezing me in. Though I do think that’s what she was doing for the guy she gave my 11:30 spot to instead of me. This act of unprofessionalism cost her a client.

Peaches is amazing! The whole staff, and clientele for that matter, is very friendly. Being in a great environment really helps when you have a 10+ hour session.
Out of the entire time i was there peaches was such a trooper she only took one break and it was a short 5 mins, i dont know how she does it but she is a miracle worker!

I really enjoy coming here to get my hair done. Peaches does a wonderful job and I’m enjoying the journey watching my hair grown.

I was super impressed with Peaches’ DreadLock Salon, kickin it all day with her and her family is the closest thing to comfort! A real delightful opportunity, one not worth passing up, for anyone trying to enjoy their own locking transformation.
Hey yo, Internet, Keep Raving about Peaches! She’s by far the best you’ll get!
If you’re looking for the lowdow,
Peaches starts the process nice and early, whether the sun’s shining or not! She’s easy to work with.
The shop, which is rather easy to find, is in bustling China Town where commercial buildings housing small time grocers and restaurants are flooded by the minute with the corrals of shoppers and Oakland residents from the Asian district. Very safe, and easy to shop in case you get hungry. (Find the 2.00 dollar sandwich)
Peaches lock-​tactics are very centered to the client’s needs. She can move through braiding and locking like somebody who has put time into her practice. You’ll feel it immediately, she’s a committed and swift worker. She also has the sweetest voice, if you’ll listen to her hum or sing for a while.
Besides having control over dreadlocks with authority, being able to manage size, shape, even texture, Peaches is a skilled stylist for all hair types, black, white, or in the middle. She won’t let you leave unhappy with her work, trust me.
As far as time is concerned it is, or rather I should say, it can be a whole day process. I had 15 inches of hair roughly (wavy and fine) and it took 7 hours to lock and 1 ½ to style and round edges. Being a salon-​keep and a mom/​grandmother makes a busy day for Peaches, but it’s filled with lots of Love. The kids help out at the hair salon and smoothen the pace, all clearly trained by the skilled hands of Peaches. No joke, I saw a 3 year old take braids down in the seat next to me. They got it goin on at 341 7^th! Professional family, very trustworthy, very good business keepers and you’re gonna have a whole lotta fun, quit thinking about taking up your local «locktician», go to a dread artist!
Thanks Peaches, I love my locks!
Sincerely,
Ricky Drez

Finding Peaches was like finding gold — such an awesome, hidden gem of a find you almost want to keep it all to yourself, except I can’t keep Peaches in my pocket and would rather tell everyone and their mommas about her!
Peaches and her squad are amazing! They all have great personalities and for long sitting sessions as you can imagine dreadlock-​related work is, trust me — it makes a difference whether you have someone who can’t carry a conversation vs Peaches and her crew who just make it happen naturally. I wasn’t bored or miserable for one second of my overall 10+ hours I spent with them (first session 3+ hours, second session 7+). Peaches works so quickly and really gives you your money’s worth — for such a great and efficient job, she should probably get even more! Totally worth it!
Peaches and Angela did most of the work on my locks. Those two are amazing. and hilarious! Never a dull moment! Such bright, positive spirits. I could hang in that salon and chat all day if I could.
I am so grateful to have found the Dreadlock salon and so happy to have found a team so welcoming and open to sharing their expertise and culture. It’s such a homey, family-​oriented place. Thoroughly enjoy the conversations between family as they pass in and out throughout the day.
I could go on forever. I am more than looking forward to continuing this wonderful, and hopefully lengthy relationship with everyone. My new dreadlocks are looking more and more fabulous as the days past and am 100% confident Peaches will be sure to keep them looking wonderful with regular maintenance appointments. :)
Long story short: Peaches and her team are amazing. If you want magic don to your hair, see them. Thank me later.
Quick tip: Parking can get pretty sparse especially on the weekends or when it’s busy out. There’s a parking lot across the street that is a good place to check first; otherwise, if it’s busy, I’d suggest taking the BART if you could. The salon is a short 5-​minute walk away from there. :)

I have not had my hair done here but have referred many people with straight hair to peaches. They all were so pleased that I decided to stop in and see for myself. One of my referrals happened to be getting his locks created and I could not believe how perfect they looked. Absolutely flawless. Angela and Peaches had taken a dreadful mess and transformed them into perfectly crocheted locs. The salon is very clean and pleasant. Her pruces range us extreemly reasonable for the amount if time and patience this process requires. I plan to definately hire her to start my locking process in the future.

Peaches is very professional, personable and helpful. I am african-​american and about 4-​months into my loc journey. I came in for a «color lift (honey-​blonde color lift).» Peaches explained to me that lightening my hair actually required lifting color from my hair as opposed to putting color into my hair. She was so amazingly patient and understanding with me (she didn’t make me feel foolish).
I have been to salons where the stylists stated that they handle dreadlock maintenance, but were not specialists (were not properly educated in regards to full care and maintenance). Here at the Dreadlock Salon, the name says it all! Peaches understands the dreadlock process and journey very well; this is very comforting.
I am sitting under the hair dryer typing this review because I already know that I am a satisfied customer! Thank you Peaches! You have made this a wonderful experience!

GREAT EXPERIENCE… I couldn’t have found a better place to have my hair done. Peaches is great. I have referred my friends to her as well. I am looking forward to my next appointment.

Peaches and assistant Samodi really know their craft of dreadlocks and other restorative natural hair styles, care, and repair. It was a pleasure to have my crown administered to for hours full of good company, in a comfortable setting, great conversations, knowledge and information shared about hair care, culture & herstory! Now that my transformation of lock care and extentions is complete, I leave happy, satisfied, looking good and feeling pride full inside and out! Also consultations are free!
V.V.

Peaches did a wonderful job with my straight hair (I’m white, it matters when it comes to locks).
She went above and beyond to make sure she finished the entire head before letting me go, leaving it looking great. Specifically, I came in to have the roots maintained and have loose hairs tucked. Will definitely return.

I brought my co-​worker to the shop, my friend went from WHAT-​EVER to WOW

Wow!!!
A true gem in the middle of Oakland Chinatown.
I was looking around for a place to get my hair done; So where’s the first place I went??? Unilocal of course and I stumbled upon this place, Dreadlocks Salon the name itself is far from the only things that they do there.
I went in to get a sew in weave done by CHONI.
Most Salons I’ve been to before cost you an arm and a leg for your hair, not including the hair you have to buy before you get your hair sewed in.
CHONI had great information on what is the best hair to buy for what I was looking for, and also new great ways on how I can get discounts on hair I want to buy in the future.
CHONI saved me a ton of money!!!
At dreadlocks Salon I had a total different experience.
The atmosphere was very clean with the slight hint of KBLX playing in the background. There were no kids running around and everything was very organized. While I was sitting in my chair I noticed that each hair technician was very organized and had great timing. You can tell that by the time one person finished someones hair. There was another person walking in to fill their seat as soon as they were done.
Knowone ever had to wait!!!
That was awesome!!!
The one thing I hate about going to the salon is having to wait for long periods of time. You definitely will not run into that problem at dreadlocks salon, they respect your time and will definitely get you in and out.
I would refer Choni to anyone!!!
She was very quick and knew all the styles that are out now she does it all.
You also don’t have to call in and make an appointment they have a website that you can go to and just make an appointment online that works well for me with my busy schedule.

If you are not African American and want dreads then RUNNNNN AWAAY… as fast and as far as you can from peaches. I can only speak for us but my husband is filipino with long wavy hair. We did a lot of research beforehand and knew exactly what to expect when we left there. What we expected wasn’t even close to what she gave us.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that she knows what she’s doing when it comes to African American textured hair but she definitely doesn’t know when it comes to regular wavy hair.
After our experience, I will go to guess that some of these dread pictures on here that look good were not started by her. Possibly maintained, although I doubt it, but in no way started by her.
Her method was a combination of backcomb, twist and rip, and crotchet. That’s why they come out looking like loopy dreads. If you know anything about dreads, they shouldn’t look like that. We came home and took it all out the same night and ended up dreading it ourselves.
Save yourself some heartache. If you do end up going here and have the same experience you should post a review, I can’t even believe she’s still in business. I don’t have an issue paying and paying very well for a service but I absolutely expect you to provide the service that you are advertising!
Don’t take my word for it, do your research and even PM some of the good reviews and see if you get a response. We PM’d only one other person who would of had similar type of hair and got no response. That should of been a sign.

Six stars if I could.
My hair was really overdue for a retwist and I couldn’t get it done before I left Knoxville cause of my often insane work schedule. Unilocal came to the rescue as usual and I called to make an appointment a few days before my scheduled trip to San Francisco. The owner of the salon was super super nice and helpful in scheduling me. Unfortunately I was delayed in the airport because of the polar vortex and had to reschedule my appointment. I got the same sweet response and prompt rescheduling as soon as I called back.
The shop was pretty easy to find for a San Francisco/​Oakland novice. The name on the outside of the shop is different (something along the lines of Glamour but my memory fails me) from what is on Unilocal but the address will lead you straight to her. The store is nice and open with lots of natural light. It was also very clean. A young man was just finishing his locs when I got there and they were very gorgeous. There was a young lady training (?) who washed my hair like a boss pretty much as soon as I walked in the door.
I really was overwhelmed by how sweet and kind Peaches was. She got my hair twisted promptly and told me all these amazing stories during the process. It was easy to tell that she genuinely cares about what she does and about her customers. She did a fantastic job with my hair and had me ready to go in no time. Not empty handed though, I was armed with tips on how to keep it maintained myself.
I had a very positive experience. With the quality of the service as well as my interactions with the loctician. I would most definitely be a regular if I lived in the area.