Getting your hair done outside is so dreamy!

Hi Friends!

What started out as a safe space during height of the pandemic has quickly become the absolute best placed I’ve ever worked- right here in my beautiful little garden here in Alameda. I’ve transformed my patio into a gorgeous outdoor salon experience. Working under the shade of a giant avocado tree, with butterflies floating by, birds chirping, a gentle fountain, colorful flowers and calming music, the experience is peaceful, spacious and safe.

A big part of what I do in my work is try to make clients feel safe and at ease. Kindness leads the experience. I try to meet you wherever you are at and make you feel seen. I hope to lean in to that even more now, as we are all feeling the trauma of this time deeply. I want the experience here on my patio to leave you feeling connected, relieved and a little lighter.

Here is how I will create and enforce a safe space to care for you and your hair:

Masks: Out of an abundance of caution, I will continue to wear my mask while working on you. Masks are optional for clients and I encourage you to do whatever makes you feel safe. For clients in need of special care I am more than willing to swap my fabric mask for a k95- just let me know.

Covid 19 disinfection protocols will be strictly followed. Everything is sanitized between appointments. The entire appointment is outdoors.

I am vaccinated and boosted and covid cautious in my daily life.

How to request an appointment:

All appointments can be booked online by visiting this page - schedule an appointment

The best way to get started if you are interested in booking an appointment is to send me an email at opal@opalsmagicgardensalon.com We will have a little email consultation to see if its a good fit! Don’t be intimidated! Requirements are kindness, a commitment to honoring this safe space and an openness to experiencing a different type of hair care experience. A little introduction, and a description of what you are hoping to book an appointment for in the the body of the email is all we need to get the ball rolling.

Prices/ Payment/ Gratuity

Prices can be found on my pricing page. When you book online you will have the option to pay in full ahead of time or you can just pay the deposit when you book and pay the remainder on the day of your appointment. I accept all major credit cards. If you choose to wait and pay at the time of your appointment I will send you a link via text to complete the payment.(For returning clients reading this- just a a heads up- I can no longer accept payments via Venmo, cash app etc.)

Location:

Because this is my home, you will be given the address privately via email when your appointment is booked. The location is in central Alameda right by Love Elementary School. Ways to get here include driving, taking a Lyft, taking bart to Fruitvale and getting a Lyft from there or taking the ferry and riding your bike or getting a Lyft from there. travel time from SF to Alameda is approx 30 min driving, and travel time from Oakland is 10-15. (unless there is traffic! I will allow for some leeway due to the unpredictability of bay area traffic/ Bart etc) You will receive detailed instructions prior to your appointment with a phone number (text only) in case anything comes up on your appointment day and you need to reach out.

To find out more about me and my organic salon practice visit my bio.