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Nappy or Not Salon

Nappy or Not Salon

Hair salon in Oakland, CA

Founded in 1995 by Rhonda Glenn, the salon first operated in Hilltop Mall before moving to its current location on East 18th Street in Oakland. The salon was damaged by a fire and later rebuilt, and it continues to operate from the East 18th Street suite.

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About

Founded in 1995 by Rhonda Glenn, the salon first operated in Hilltop Mall before moving to its current location on East 18th Street in Oakland. The salon was damaged by a fire and later rebuilt, and it continues to operate from the East 18th Street suite.

The salon says it aims to create an inviting and professional atmosphere for clients. It describes itself as a symbol of resilience and excellence in Oakland's haircare scene, and says it is known for its service and an inventive approach, according to the salon.

Services are grouped into color, cuts, locs, natural hair and relaxers. Color options include hair color touchups and virgin hair color. Cuts include barber cuts, trims and precision haircuts. Loc services cover starter locks, lock maintenance and lock extension installs. Natural hair services include natural hair care, natural styling, and shampoo and conditioner. Relaxer services include relaxer touchups and virgin relaxers.

Beyond the salon, the business has developed an exclusive product line and has expanded into apparel. Nappy or Not Kids offers AI education for young people, run with the community partner Impact Innovation Foundation.

The salon aims for an inviting, professional atmosphere and describes its service as inventive, according to the salon.

The salon describes its goal as an inviting and professional setting.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Hair color services, including touchups and virgin hair color.

  • Hair Color Touchup Price at booking
  • Virgin Hair Color Price at booking

Haircuts, including barber cuts, trims and precision cuts.

  • Barber Cut Price at booking
  • Hair Cut Trim Price at booking
  • Precision Haircut Price at booking

Loc services, from starter locks and maintenance to lock extension installs.

  • Lock Extension Install Price at booking
  • Lock Maintenance Price at booking
  • Starter Locks Price at booking

Care for natural hair, including styling and shampoo and conditioner service.

  • Natural Hair Care Price at booking
  • Natural Styling Price at booking
  • Shampoo and Conditioner Price at booking

Relaxer services, including touchups and virgin relaxers.

  • Relaxer Touchup Price at booking
  • Virgin Relaxer Price at booking

Photos

  • Studio photo of a woman with long twisted braids and gold hoop earring
  • Studio photo of a woman with fishtail-style braids and gold chains
  • Profile view of a short bob with red and blonde highlights
  • Close-cropped men's haircut with a shaved design
  • Long wavy hair with cornrowed parts at the front
  • Short tapered cut with auburn color and styled waves
  • Long straight hair with brown highlights and soft curls at the ends

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Loc services from starter locks through lock extension installs and maintenance
  • Natural hair care, natural styling and shampoo and conditioner services
  • Exclusive in-house product line
  • Expansion into apparel
  • Walk-ins welcome, with Sunday and Monday visits by appointment
  • Nappy or Not Kids AI education for youth, run with Impact Innovation Foundation
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • starter locks
  • natural hair care
  • relaxer touchups
  • hair color touchups
  • Tuesday through Saturday visits
Treats
  • locs
  • natural hair care
  • relaxed hair maintenance
  • hair color touchups
  • haircuts and trims
Techniques
  • starter locks
  • lock extension install
  • lock maintenance
  • barber cut
  • precision haircut
  • virgin hair color
  • virgin relaxer
  • natural styling

Products & treatments

  • Nappy or Not exclusive product line
  • Nappy or Not apparel

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