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Bangs & Locks Salon
Are you ready to jump start your career? We pursue candidates that are driven, inspired, savvy on social media and ready to grow their business. Does this sound like you? If so, you may be just who we're looking for! Bangs And Locks is proud to be an AVEDA concept salon. We are located in the heart of the thriving Temescal district of Oakland.

Our top priority is the safety of our clients, staff and community. Safety is the new luxury at Bangs and Locks. We specialize in custom hair color, precision haircutting and provide at home styling tips. Bangs And Locks is a relaxed and inviting place to spend time for clients and team members alike.
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Bangs and Locks Salon is proud to be an AVEDA Salon located at the heart of the thriving Temescal District in Oakland, California. We are passionate about exceptional service and strive to educate clients on the benefits of AVEDA products for hair salon results at home. Bangs and Locks Salon believes learning is a life long pursuit and that working together we achieve more than we ever could alone.
Aveda full spectrum hair color is up to 99% naturally derived* using plant power instead of petrochemicals for amazing color that you can feel good about. Aveda full spectrum hair color has got you covered from permanent hair color services to glossing services - it's hair color customized to deliver personalized results!
Reviews (17)
Tami Abrams
Tami Abrams
Aug 22, 2021
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Cici is the best! I totally trust her with my hair, and I'm picky! Great cuts and color!
Yixue M.
Yixue M.
Apr 24, 2021
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Just had my hair cut with Laura. I wanted a shoulder length bob style. Laura did an awesome job to transfer my long lair into the perfect style I always wanted! Thanks Laura! Loving my new look!
Mikaela S.
Mikaela S.
Mar 23, 2021
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I've been coming here to see Laura since 2016 she always does an AMAZING job cutting with my curly hair! This time around I went for a natural looking red to blend in with my roots, and I am sooo in love!!!
Joshua Levenson
Joshua Levenson
Mar 02, 2021
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Laura does great work. Not for myself but my wife. She's on cloud 9 every time she gets her hair done.
Service: Hairstyling
Patty C.
Patty C.
Nov 19, 2020
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Granted, I've been an Aveda devotee for 20 yrs, first in Ohio (shout-out to Laura Lee Salon in Bainbridge Twp!) and here in Oakland the past 5 years, the last 3-ish at Bangs & Locks on Telegraph. No one needed to sell me on the product line. Simply the best, in my opinion. Wonderful hair and skin care products for both men & women. And then, exceptional color. So, that brings me to Laura. I checked out multiple salons and liked what I saw about Bangs & Locks. Booking my first appt those 3 yrs ago, I loved what I experienced with Laura. It has not changed in 3 yrs. She
Lynda P.
Lynda P.
Nov 10, 2020
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Cici did an amazing job lopping off all my pandemic hair growth (and made beautiful my terrible DIY bob). I can not recommend this salon and her talent enough.
Nita K.
Nita K.
Mar 10, 2020
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Can not say enough good things about Bangs and Locks. Have been working with Amber for several years. She is super focused on meeting my hair care needs. Fantastic colorist who tolerates my long hair short hair changes. She is constantly prepared and very kind. It took me a long time to find someone to trust and she is the real deal!
Wendy W.
Wendy W.
Mar 09, 2020
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Amber has been patiently helping me grow gray gracefully over several years now, with high- and low-lights that have been VERY helpful in preventing the blahs. Highly recommended.
Susan S.
Susan S.
Nov 09, 2019
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I had my first cut here today. Just by chance I got Amber. She was amazing! She ACTUALLY listened to my description of my hair and what I wanted. That is so rare. I will definitely return and book with Amber!!
Seema K.
Seema K.
Jun 26, 2019
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Great first time experience with Amber! I went in for a cut and highlights. This being my first experience with highlights, Amber was patient with all my questions. She listened, advised, and did a wonderful job executing the job. I ended up with caramel highlights and a great cut that is easy to maintain just as I requested.
I am not a great talker and she wasn't either. Sometimes you just want to be in your own space and it was great not to feel pressured to talk. To top it all, the Aveda products she used smell so great.
Maria T.
Maria T.
Jun 11, 2019
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I happened upon Bangs & Locks Salon when I moved back to Oakland and was looking for a stylist who knows curly hair. While not extremely curly, my hair has considerable wave and rebellious cowlicks, so when I found Ami Cooper at Bangs & Locks I knew I wouldn't come out of there looking like an astronaut's wife. (OMG...I've had terrible haircuts in the past). To be upfront, Ami knows curls.

Since then we've settled on my regular style and curl management, which means I always leave looking like a cross between Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks. I mean, who wouldn't want
Bridgette M.
Bridgette M.
Jan 28, 2019
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This past Saturday I got a hair cut with Ami (apologies if I am not spelling this correctly) and it was a very pleasant experience. I was surprised that everything got started with a scalp massage! It was a perfect way to start my appointment. Ami was really nice and easy to talk to. I had gone to this salon on a friends recommendation and I was not disappointed! Thank you guys so much!
Nick C.
Nick C.
Dec 03, 2018
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This place is really good and super friendly staff! I love how my hairstylist did my hair and one of the best places
I've been to get a haircut ‍
Penelope Z.
Penelope Z.
Mar 11, 2017
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I have had such wonderful experiences here with my stylist Laura, who is also the owner. I pretty much have the most difficult hair to deal with. Super curly and frizzy and tangly. I have haircut anxiety because
I've tried so many salons and stylists and pretty much always ended up with an empty wallet and a crappy cut. I walked into Bangs & Locks a little over a year ago to buy my favorite Aveda hair product and asked Laura if she had any stylists who were good with my type of curly hair. She said they all were, including her. It took me a while to make an appointment because of my anxiety
Aly
Aly
Sep 19, 2016
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I have been seeing Laura, the owner, for almost 10 years and I just can't quit her! I have a lot of hair and I have always struggled in the past to get the right cut. Now that I have Laura my worries are over. I send all my friends to her salon. Nothing but amazing results from this place!
Judith Bell
Judith Bell
Jul 05, 2016
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Not sure how many times you want me to review you but my opinion does not change. I spent 3 hours in the chair waiting while Brittany taught 2 associates how to color my hair, took 2 of them to color it at the same time which is why I have a large swatch in the back of my head that looks likes someone slapped bleach on my head and did nothing to rectify the error. I have really short hair and should not take 3 hours to cut and color. They also stopped and ate lunch while I waited for them to finish. Later when I brought the mess on the back of my head to their attention, they acted like they did
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
Nov 20, 2014
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Just got a TON of hair cut off. I was kinda scared but I just love the way it turned out!

So much less hair to worry about in a cut that is easy to maintain.