Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Oakland, CA
Founded in 2017, we are a boutique studio salon dedicated to providing an exceptional and relaxing experience while delivering expert hair care. Our team of seasoned stylists specializes in classic and creative styles, emphasizing ongoing education to stay at the forefront of industry techniques. With a collaborative approach, we tailor custom haircuts and color solutions to reflect each client's individuality. Our stylists bring decades of combined experience, certifications from renowned institutions like Vidal Sassoon and Aveda, and a passion for transformative hair artistry. We prioritize personalized service, understanding that every client's lifestyle and preferences shape their ideal look.From precision cuts to advanced color techniques, we blend technical expertise with artistic vision to exceed expectations. Our commitment to excellence extends to bridal services, special occasion styling, and continuous professional development. Located in Oakland, we serve clients seeking top-tier hair care in a welcoming, creative environment. Every appointment reflects our dedication to enhancing natural beauty through innovative techniques and attentive service.
Services
Hair Cut
Balayage
Wedding Hair
Color Correction
Precision Styling
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Our stylists hold certifications from industry-leading institutions like Vidal Sassoon and Aveda.
- We offer personalized consultations to create styles tailored to your lifestyle and facial structure.
- Our team includes specialists in balayage, precision cuts, and bridal hair with decades of combined experience.
- We prioritize ongoing education to implement the latest techniques in cutting and color.
- We provide transparent pricing and flexible appointment options, including after-hours services.
Associations and certifications
- Vidal Sassoon
- Aveda Institute
- Matrix Artistic Educator
- diPietro Todd
- Wella
Services
Hair Cut
Customized haircuts tailored to your facial structure, lifestyle, and preferences. Our stylists use advanced techniques like razor cutting and texturizing to create low-maintenance, flattering styles. Specializing in bobs, short haircuts, and textured layers for all hair types.
Balayage
Artistic balayage techniques for natural-looking highlights. Our stylists blend traditional foil methods with freehand painting to create dimension and depth. Services include partial, full, and balayage with base color options for personalized results.
Wedding Hair
Specialized bridal and event hair services including trials, updos, and touch-ups. Stylists focus on long-lasting styles that complement wedding attire and photography needs. Bridesmaid packages available with consistent styling across parties.
Color Correction
Advanced color solutions for correcting previous treatments or achieving complex tones. Services include bleach and tone, virgin lightening, and corrective toning. Consultations required for challenging cases or dramatic transformations.
Precision Styling
Professional styling for special occasions or daily wear. Includes shampoo and blowout services focusing on volume, smoothness, and texture. Stylists use heat protection techniques to maintain hair health while achieving polished, camera-ready looks.
People
Kimberly Mandap
Co-Owner/Stylist
Vidal Sassoon-certified stylist with 15+ years of experience specializing in creative color and precision cuts. Trained at diPietro Todd and Wella, she combines technical expertise with nature-inspired creativity to deliver transformative hair experiences.
Cecilia Bada
Co-Owner/Stylist
Aveda Institute graduate and Vidal Sassoon-certified stylist with expertise in balayage and bridal hair. As a former Matrix Artistic Educator, she shares advanced techniques while creating lifestyle-appropriate styles that boost client confidence.
Michelle Kern
Stylist
17-year veteran specializing in curly hair and wedding styling. Known for meticulous attention to detail and creating natural, flattering cuts that enhance clients' features while maintaining ease of maintenance for busy lifestyles.
Laura Shin
Stylist
Certified in Anh Co Tran's 'Lived in Hair' techniques with expertise in Asian hair texture and blondeing. Combines precision cuts with creative color to deliver modern, wearable styles that reflect clients' personalities and cultural aesthetics.
Leslie Chin
Stylist
Former graphic designer turned stylist with 17 years of experience creating modern, low-maintenance styles. Specializes in razor cutting and lived-in looks that balance artistic flair with practicality for professional clients.
Questions
What services does Framework Studio Salon offer?
We provide haircuts, color treatments (balayage, highlights, toning), wedding hair styling, special occasion updos, and precision styling services for all hair types.
How can I book an appointment?
Book directly through our website or contact us at (510) 250-9670. New clients with appointments over 2 hours require a 50% deposit to secure their booking.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Appointments canceled with less notice or no-shows incur a 50% fee of the service price to accommodate scheduling needs.
Do you offer bridal hair services?
Yes, we specialize in bridal hair including trials, ceremony styles, and bridesmaid coordination. Book consultations early for wedding date availability.
Are your stylists certified professionals?
All stylists hold certifications from institutions like Vidal Sassoon, Aveda Institute, and Matrix. Our team maintains ongoing education in cutting-edge techniques and product knowledge.
What makes your salon different?
We combine technical expertise with artistic vision through certified stylists who prioritize personalized consultations and continuous professional development for tailored hair solutions.
