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Arellano Salon
Arellano Salon

Arellano Salon

Hair salon in Oakland, CA

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (14 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 9 AM

Arellano Salon is owned and run by Carlos Arellano, who also works as a stylist at the salon. It is at 5475 College Avenue in Rockridge, Oakland, and is open six days a week. The salon works with clients of all hair types and backgrounds.

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About

Arellano Salon is owned and run by Carlos Arellano, who also works as a stylist at the salon. It is at 5475 College Avenue in Rockridge, Oakland, and is open six days a week. The salon works with clients of all hair types and backgrounds.

Same-day appointments are available, and walk-ins are taken when staff are free, though calling first is recommended. Clients are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment and to call if running late, and the salon says it will try to accommodate them. Bookings are arranged around each stylist's availability and specialty. For long services such as color, balayage or Brazilian Blowout, clients can text a photo of their hair so the salon can estimate time and cost. The salon says it answers calls and texts in under 20 minutes. Cancellations for any service need 48 hours' notice to avoid a fee. Clients can reach the salon by phone or text at 510-207-4672, by email, or through Yelp.

Color is a major part of the menu, from single-process and demi-permanent color to highlights, lowlights, balayage, ombre and dimensional color. The salon says its color is organic and non-ammonia, and that its Nayo color is free of PPD, parabens, alcohol and formaldehyde. Hair extensions are offered in several forms: Hot Heads extensions, which are applied without tools or heat, and Hair Talk extensions, which include balayage extensions in four color variations and are typically available within three to five days. Wavy and curly hair extensions are also available.

Products bought at the salon are guaranteed, with refund or exchange available, and purchases include a demonstration at the chair of how to use the product. The salon carries a range of professional, organic and color lines, and clients can shop online through the link on the salon website or have organic brands shipped to them. Gift certificates can be bought in the salon or printed or emailed to the recipient. They are valued from $45 to $500, can be used for any service or retail product, and are refundable only as store credit. The salon accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

The salon describes its service as guaranteed for client satisfaction, and it gives hair care advice during visits.

Specials & promotions

  • $50 off or 50% off haircut with Brazilian Blowout

    Choice of $50 off or 50% off. Print this page to redeem.

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Brazilian Blowout Express with haircut for $100

    $100 (regularly $150)

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Children's cuts from $45, men's design cuts from $60, women's short cuts from $95 and women's design cuts at shoulder length from $125, with the last priced by length, thickness and texture.

  • American Wave Wig Care/Styling Price at booking
  • Balayage / Creative Colour Price at booking
  • Brazilian Blowouts Price at booking
  • Bridal Hair + make-up Price at booking
  • Hair Care Price at booking
  • Hot Heads Hair Extensions Price at booking
  • Relaxers Price at booking
  • Children's Cut $45
  • Men's Design Cut $60
  • Women's Short Cut (bottom of ears) $95
  • Women's Design Cut shoulder length $125

Men's color from $80 that blends or covers gray, color accents from $80, demi-permanent color from $100, and highlights, lowlights, ombre, two-step, three-step and dimensional color from $175 to $300, with highlights and toner for men at $250.

  • Color Accents $80
  • Men's Color $80
  • Demi-Permanent $100
  • One Step Color Or Tup $100
  • Color Highlights $175
  • Lowlights $175
  • Partial Highlight or Lowlight $175
  • Ombre $200
  • Two Step Color $200
  • Highlights and Toner for Men $250
  • 3 Step Color $300
  • Dimensional Colour $300
  • Corrective Color Consultation
  • Highlights / Balayage $450

Balayage for shorter hair from $300 and for shoulder length and longer from $450, with the longer cut priced by length, thickness and artistry, and creative color options.

  • Balayage shorter Hair $300
  • Balayage Shoulder length and longer $450
  • Balayage Shoulder lenght and longer $450+

Hot Heads hair extensions from $850, priced by length and applied for one hour or more.

  • Hair Extensions $850

Brazilian Blowout treatments at $450, with the Express version taking 90 minutes or less.

  • Brazilian Blowout $450
  • Brazilian Blow Out $450

Full Wave perms at $250 and American Wave non-ammonia perms at $350.

  • Full Wave $250
  • American Wave $350

Chemical straightening priced at $250 per hour.

  • Chemical Straightening $250

Hair set and blow dry for $60, taking about one hour.

  • Hair Set & Blow Dry $60

Mask treatments from $50, the DemiConditionD3 demi-conditioning treatment at $85, and the Intensive Semi Mask at $100.

  • Mask Treatments $50
  • DemiConditionD3 $85
  • Intensive Semi Mask $100

Wedding updo with make-up at $350, which includes a consultation before the wedding day.

  • Wedding Up-do & Make-Up $350

Wedding style or updo at $150, taking one to two hours, with a free 15-minute consultation and a deposit required after booking.

  • Wedding Style/Updo $150

Photos

  • Woman standing outside the salon entrance with barber pole
  • Back view of a man's short side-parted haircut
  • Side view of a man's blonde swept haircut
  • Woman with a chin-length bob haircut, front and back views
  • Side profile of a man with a short, neat haircut
  • Back view of a blonde bob with shaved nape
  • Long curly brown hair with extensions
  • Long wavy red hair, back view
  • Woman in mirror selfie showing long wavy extensions
  • Long straight dark hair with ombre ends, back view
  • Back view of long blonde balayage hair on a street
  • Back view of woman with long dark wavy hair in light blue dress

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.arellanosalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Brazilian Blowout and Brazilian Blowout Express smoothing services
  • Hot Heads extensions, which can be reapplied up to three times and typically last 8 to 10 weeks per application
  • Balayage, highlights and dimensional color with toner included when needed
  • Organic, non-ammonia color, with Nayo color described as free of PPD, parabens, alcohol and formaldehyde
  • Hands-on product instruction at the chair and a guarantee on products bought from the salon
  • Wedding updos with a free 15-minute consultation for the Wedding Style/Updo service
Good for
  • Clients of all hair types
  • Balayage and dimensional color
  • Hair extensions
  • Smoothing and frizz control
  • Curly and wavy hair
  • Wedding updos
  • Walk-in visits when staff are available
  • Men's color and haircuts
Treats
  • Gray coverage for men
  • Frizz
  • Chemical straightening
  • Curls and texture
  • Brassiness and toning
  • Hair length and volume
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Highlights and lowlights
  • Ombre
  • Dimensional color
  • Color accents
  • Demi-permanent color
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Brazilian Blowout Express
  • DemiConditionD3 demi-conditioning treatment
  • American Wave non-ammonia perm

Products & treatments

  • Kevin Murphy
  • Kevin Murphy ColorMe
  • Aquage
  • Moroccan Oil
  • Neuma
  • Loma
  • Oligi
  • Nayo by Kemon
  • Eclectics by Framesi
  • Framesi Eclectic
  • Essensity by Igora
  • Dimensional Colours by Igora
  • Lakme
  • Scruples Blazing
  • Hypnotics
  • Aloxxi Chroma
  • Guy Tang's Mydentity Color
  • Olaplex

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