STrUT Oakland: A Boutique Salon

"Antoinette is amazing. This is the first stylist that I have ever returned to in my entire life. She truly understands how to work with curly hair and provides excellent service and care with a passion for getting it right from your perspective. She is actively listening to you and mentally choreographing your cut in her mind before even getting started. I can't say enough good things, and I stumbled on it right in my own neighborhood. The space is intimate but kept very clean and inviting. I got the Curly girl cut a couple of times and a maintenance half cut for upkeep for my new bangs (which I love). She'll also give you a care and styling regimen based on your preferences as well as product recommendations. For a busy body who's never been committed to hair styling out of frustration (mostly due to lack of knowledge), I highly recommend her!!"

"I had my first cut with Carmen yesterday and I'm thrilled with the results. My hair is wavy with some loose curls and a good amount of gray that I embrace. Carmen gave me an amazing cut, went over every aspect curl care as we chatted and gave me some great advice. She is very knowledgeable, sweet and I loved how she was non-judgemental about any of the methods or products I've been using. The salon has a great vibe. Recommend 100%!"

"It was a great first experience. Antoinette was very knowledgeable, kind and walked me through the process of a wash and go. Gave me confidence that I can maybe pull off this new style. Easy to talk to and cute salon."

"Hands down the best experience I’ve had in a black hair, or any hair, salon. I say black hair because we ALL know the rundown when you book an appt for a press and there’s 2 people in front of you, and 2 people behind you- and two getting done while you are! Not strut! I had my OWN time slot BOTH times I visited. Once I got the curly girl deva cut by Carmen and next time I got a cut and press by Antoinette. I could go on and on, the shop is clean and intimate, and they give you a CLEAN robe to put on, they offer water... etc. i also received a hair consultation both times, and I could tell that both women are very knowledgeable about hair, true students of their craft. I am just really impressed! Highly recommend this place."