Stylists from Down at LuLu's in Oakland. Photo courtesy of Down at LuLu's.

Whether you’re in the throes of summer fun, seeking seasonal change, or simply scheduling upkeep any time of year, BARTable salons will keep your split ends at bay. And when you primp and pamper yourself at one of these choice hair spots, you’ll find out why so many locals have found a stylist they’ve remained loyal to through the years. 

Plus, aside from that refreshed look you’ll take with you out the door and back on BART, sitting in a comfy salon seat while relaxing during a scalp massage is always a winning moment during a wash and style. So pick your salon, make an appointment and mark your calendar: Then, watch as your reflection in the mirror transforms. 

East Bay

Down at Lulu's is at 6603 Telegraph Ave in Oakland, a 10-minute walk from Ashby Station. Photo courtesy of Down at LuLu's.

Down at LuLu’s

Want a total reset? Down at LuLu’s offers a full menu of hair salon services, vintage clothing and accessories to check every style need off your list. Walk in feeling like you’re Molly Ringwald rocking a John Hughes movie and walk out rocking the latest edgy ‘do—vibrant pinks and the best of the ‘80s allure keep the energy up at this welcoming cut-and-color salon that doubles as a vintage boutique.

The Dreadlocks Salon

Do or Dye Hair Studio

Living up to the salon’s killer name, Do or Dye stylists aren’t shy when it comes to creativity and an ability to go all-in when it comes to adventurous cuts and colors. Want bountiful natural beach waves but with electric blue city color? You got it. Magenta, white or green hues know no bounds here, a quick walk from Concord Station. Plus points: While the striking styles will make your eyes pop, the bill won’t. 

77salon is located at 5358 College Ave in Oakland, a 6-minute walk from Rockridge Station. Photo courtesy of 77salon.

77salon

It’s too hard to count the reasons why people keep coming back to this Rockridge favorite in Oakland; there are so many. Four blocks from BART sits luxurious salon services and skincare in a sleek environment. From classy yet sturdy wedding up-dos that can withstand the dancefloor, to color and fade jobs that can withstand the elements, 77salon has you and your head beautifully covered.

Love of Hair Artistry

Love of Hair Artistry specializes in the cultivation, transition, repair, maintenance, extension, and overall health of locs and curls for men, women, and children. This salon uses the "Tender-Loc'd -Care" (TLC) method to guide you through your individual loc-ing and curly hair journey. Love of Hair Artistry focuses on hair growth, nourishment, health, and energetic balance from the top of your head to the sole of your foot.

Stem Salon

A reader wrote to us to recommend Stem Salon in Walnut Creek. She was very satisfied with her cut and has been going to Stem for 20-30 years. Stem Salon specializes in creating customized looks that reflect personal style and wear easily. Go here for sought-after styles with a touch of lived-in luxury, that will compliment your lifestyle and taste.

Lhasa Hair Salon is at 2035 University Ave in Berkeley, a 4-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley Station. Photo courtesy of Lhasa Hair Salon.

Lhasa Hair Salon

While proudly offering quick, convenient and affordable services, Lhasa doesn’t forego the quality. Whether you’ve had a longstanding appointment or you’ve decided to be a spontaneous walk-in, you’ll walk out brandishing a coveted look. Known for precision cuts (like those asymmetrical angled bobs) performed efficiently, Lhasa caters to that lunch-hour need to revamp the locks.

San Francisco

You don’t have to consider yourself high maintenance just because you’re highly particular about who you trust with your mane. Those precious locks — whether flowing or shaved close — are following you wherever you go. 

Fortunately, because San Francisco is a bubbling cauldron of cuts, colors, and styles, the competition is fierce, and that means stylists really have to know their stuff to stand out. Here are some BARTable SF salons where scissors and dyes work overtime to keep your hair from ever looking overworked. 

Naza is at 985 Valencia St, a 9-minute walk from 24th St Station. Photo courtesy of Naza. 

Naza

At Naza, it’s all about “coily, kinky, afro-textured hair,” the business website proclaims. The salon is a San Francisco staple for competitively priced braids, blowouts, cornrows, and more. Every stylist at Naza is trained in styling natural hair and uses product staples, like Lulutress and FreeTress. “We’re kind to your edges. We respect the tender-headed. And we only use products designed to nourish your textured strands,” the salon says. 

Population is at 498 14th St in San Francisco, a 9-minute walk from 16th St Mission Station. Photo courtesy of Population.

Population

A hot spot for trendy styles and coloring, Population in San Francisco's Mission District is all about the vibes. The salon crawls with plants and bursts with a cool-girl attitude, but maintains a welcoming energy. "We take classics from the past and rough them up a bit," the website says.

Project XO Salon

Hung Tran is at the helm of Project XO, and it’s no wonder why so many have loyally followed him throughout his career to now find themselves in the salon chair at this sleek and simple 8th Street mainstay. Hung and his stylists are known for keeping patrons looking on point, from root to well-manicured tips. 

Cowboys & Angels is located at 207 Powell St. in San Francisco, a 5-minute walk from Powell Station. Photo courtesy of Cowboys & Angels.

Cowboys & Angels

Cowboys & Angels is housed in a sunny loft space in Union Square that reflects the mission of its stylists to create works of art. Here, expansive walls sport an ever-changing display of art pieces as SFers luxuriate in cutting-edge cuts. Looking for an intricate short do with that innovative angular style and a splash of precise color? This is your place. 

diPietro Todd Salon

For experience and innovation, head to diPietro Todd Salon in San Francisco, which has been helping men and women to look and feel their best since 1988. Come for a classic trim, a bold new look, or let the experienced stylists guide your next 'do. 

Patrick Evan Salon is located at 55 Grant Ave in San Francisco, a 3-minute walk from Powell Station. Photo courtesy of Patrick Evan Salon.

Patrick Evan Salon

A favorite of Allure Magazine, Patrick Evan Salon also gets the vote of many SFers who relish sitting in front of its mirror-laden exposed brick wall. Want new color? Check. Want new colors, plural? You got it. Rainbow stripes are no problem here. For those devoted to their inherited traits, enjoy a treatment that highlights your natural look without any highlights.