Weeds Salon

Becky Nardi is an amazing hair stylist. She listens to what I want and supports my decision making in the process. She has talent that show through her hard work and product. I highly recommend Becky as a stylist as she is the best and I’m so happy to have found her.

Ok… I moved up here and could not find someone to trust my hair with and wound up trimming and layer my own hair. Here’s why: I walk in with pictures of what I want and they usually say no problem… we talk and they cut and shape my hair into what I find out to be nothing close to what I wanted. This I go home and fix my hair.
That was the past. Rebecca (owner) said she wanted a chance to change my heart on the matter.
Firstly, the salon is quirky-​cool. The atmosphere is abundant with upbeat friendliness and inviting allure.
Rebecca sat me down and I discussed the photos I brought with and explained that I wanted a hybrid of two similar cuts. She relayed my vision back to make sure that we were both in agreement before preceding. After shampoo and conditioning she made initial cuts at a conservative length and explained once the hair is dry we will tailor the cut more.(no one has ever done that). Then after checking length, layers and shape together we both agreed to tailor it more. She wouldn’t not stop til she and I were both saying «Ohh Yeah. There it is.»
She is the most intuitive, professional, precise hair healer out here that I ever met. I say healer because she healed my distain for salons and I now have renew faith and trust in someone who knows how to share a vision and make it real. Thank you Rebecca!

I’ve been seeing Kellie for years and love what she does. Plus the atmosphere is clean, restful, upscale with just a dash of hip. Perfect way to get one’s hair cut.

For the record, I really don’t leave Unilocal reviews. Like, ever. I read them, sure, but leaving them is not really my jam… but there’s a first time for everything, and I have Merisa at Weeds Salon to thank.
I’ve passed by Weeds Salon a million times but seemed to always conveniently forget about them when I need a haircut. When I woke up and noticed that what was formerly a pixie cut was now an extremely unflattering pompadour-slash-bird’s-nest, I had that sudden urge to GET IT OFF RIGHT NOW IT’S AWFUL WHAT HAVE I DONE LETTING THIS GET THIS WAY I HAVE FAILED MYSELF… and fortunately called Weeds Salon first.
Merisa managed to get me in same-​day and took me from appalling pompadour to perfect pixie in 30 minutes flat. At least I *think* it was 30 minutes; she was also the first stylist I’ve ever had that engaged me in conversation that didn’t feel forced and awkward, but rather like I was catching up with an old friend, which made the time fly by. That was super weird, but in the best way.
I’ve never walked out of a place feeling that satisfied. I’ve had lots of cuts I’ve liked, hell, even loved, but the experience was so unique and comfortable that I will probably never go to another stylist. That’s a big deal.
Thanks Merisa!

Merisa is super nice and I love the way she colors my hair, and petting her sweet little doggie while I was waiting for the color to set in is a big plus!

I just saw Kat a few weeks ago for partial highlights and I am so relieved I have found someone in my town who can do a great job with my blonde.
I am super picky about my hair, and blondes don’t always have the most fun trying to get the right color going. I like to be a cooler tone, and struggle with yellow/​brassy tones and Kat noticed right away that it was cooler and was totally on board with continuing that for me. My other issue was that my last highlight job left it a bit stripey and it was very disappointing, especially after spending 2−3x more than she charges. yikes.
Kat was pleasant, friendly and did a very professional job. For a «partial» I had more foils than I probably ever have, and she did very fine weaving for the highlights so it is nicely blended and looks great!
Also, HUGE deal, her head massages in the shampoo/​conditioning were AMAZING. I am tempted to just schedule a blowout in between just for that. I might to refresh the toner and that would be a big plus.
so, affordable, good color tone, great blending, pleasant, parking, cute salon! win win win win win.

Meg is the best! I come to her for all my hair needs, cut color and stlye. She’s always got good tips and tricks for me to help my hair be it’s best self, and my hair looks amazing when she’s done. She finally got me to lighten my hair a little and now I love it and will probably never go back. She’s edgy, creative, and awesome at what she does. Plus, great to talk to! See you soon Meg!

I travel often, making it difficult to find a good hairstylist. Often leaving me looking like a kook. When I remembered that my old hairstylist Meg from Austin made their way to Oakland, I got in contact and had an appointment the very next morning. Meg is solid and has never done me wrong. If and when I’m in the area again and in need of trim, there is no doubt that I will make my way to Weeds to see Meg.

Meg has been my stylist for the last 6 months. I won’t go to anyone else. I used to go to the über-​hip Temescal Alley Barbershop, and they are great but Meg has consistently made me look handsomer and handsomer with each cut.
She has the artist’s eye to make YOU look good. Not just give you a prototypical cookie-​cutter style.

I was in desparate need for a cut, walked in and got it! The stylist, Kasia, did exactly what I wanted. I was in and out, and coiffed for the win! Parking was easy, ambience mellow.

A+ Salon! Got my hair highlighted and cut today by Merisa and I can’t wait to go back! I love my hair! Merisa really listened to me and she was able to create exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend her! The salon is easy to find and they have their own parking lot, which makes things so convenient. The salon is very clean and it has a fun, modern feel to it. Merisa is an awesome stylist! She was quick, professional, and very friendly! So glad I found her!

Update. went back to see Kat again… for drastic look. I love it… Kat definitely knows how to take care of her clients.

Stephanie: I moved to Oakland, CA about 3 years ago. When we arrived, I knew I was going to have to find a stylist sooner rather than later. While scouting my neighborhood I noticed a little place called Weeds. I was skeptical at first thinking it might be a cannabis dispensary. I was wrong. It was a tiny salon. Perfect! It’s close to home and it’s cute.
I called and spoke with Stephanie. We booked an appointment. I have been seeing her ever since.
Steph is very talented! She can work my crazy callacs on my neck and gives an excellent cut. She always makes me look my best. Plus, she’s a blast to talk to.
I highly recommend Stephanie.

Jessica Rush did wedding hair for myself (the bride) and my sister (maid of honor). Both styles turned out beautifully! Jessica was lovely to work with and very patient in figuring out the styling I was looking for. Her pricing is also very reasonable!

So I am that client that gets her haircut and colored every 8 months but I always go back to the same stylist and that is Kasia.
Like all the other reviews below me, she is theeee best. I have been a client of Kasia’s since 2010 and went to college in SD. So I would wait to get my hair done until I came home from college on breaks (hence the 8 month waiting period). Now I’m living in SF though so Hallelujah.
Her coloring is on point. I’m naturally dirty blonde and always want to go lighter and Kasia keeps it looking natural and just amazing. She was also the very first stylist that had ever colored my hair and that was back in 2010, fast forward 4 years and I still go to her with all my hair needs.
Everyone at Weeds is really nice and outgoing, it’s a really chill vibe. Parking is super easy and the location is convenient.
Come to Weeds, ask for Kasia, you won’t regret it.

Guyz, I am a terrible hair client. My hair is hard to cut and even harder to brush. I don’t know what I want but I want it perfect. I wait too long between haircuts and I walked in this place with a half orange/​blond greasy as all hell mess on top of my head and told Kasia ‘make me look like beyonce’
Two plus hours and $ 200 later I’ll be honest, I don’t look like bey, but holy shit my hair is all kinds of Sasha fierce. Kasia is a cut n color master. If you want out of control natural looking blonde, kasia is your new main squeeze. She also managed to cut my hair and still keep it long, which before now I thought was only possible in dreams.
If you think $ 200 is a lot of money, you are right. But to fix this multicolored birds nest it was the deal of the century!

Kelly Birdsong has been my hairdresser for more than 20 years! She is an amazing colorist and stylist, she does great things with my hair! I always get compliments after a visit to see her. I highly recommend Kelly. I have not had my hair (or any other services) done by anyone else so I can’t speak for the other stylists. Everyone at Weeds gives great customer service, it’s a cute little place near Lake Merritt on the border of Piedmont. Ooooh they’ll also serve you up a glass of wine or some tea/​coffee while you get your tresses spiffed and they have a free parking lot… it’s AWESOME!

Not much to say when you have a great salon. Plus my talented hairdresser works here. Come see Merisa, she’s amazing. Merisa always knows exactly what I want, she is up with the new trends which always make it easy for me to explain what I want ;)

Stylist Kasia Kern is now working here… so I followed. Since moving to Oakland in 2010, I’ve been a client and, in that time, have always left with a haircut I love. In addition to being talented, Kasia’s smart and funny. You can’t beat that!
Looking for a new stylist? Go see Kasia!
Not looking for a new stylist? Break up with yours… and go see Kasia!
The salon is clean, the people are friendly, and there is a parking lot. Score!

Kat colored my natural red hair more red and made it looks amazing! My hair had started to look dull with age and winter Kat,
Thank you so much for coloring my hair. Everybody thinks the color looks beautiful. Another redhead lady was jealous because her hair never turns out as good as mine did. Kat really put the time in to make it look really natural for me.