I seldomly write reviews but this was absolutely necessary the atmosphere is inviting provides a welcoming environment staff members are very polite courteous and makes clients feel comfortable I'm extremely impressed most with is the high-quality of the work they do here their versatile in doing wide range of styles high-speed braiding calm patience creativity adaptability to trends if your looking for a shop and your in need I highly recommend Hair Trips Salon is the place to be read more

Vibes nice and L Boogie is Will see about her soon I'm way overdue and she always got me right.... All love Ras T

Lori has been doing my locs for many years. I guarantee that you're going to love her growing hands and beautiful new peaceful shop at 2006 MacArthur Oakland, Thank you Queen read more

I've been coming here for years and I like the service. It is a family run business and I appreciate what they do. Everyone is friendly and respectful. I'm an older woman with dreads and my stylist knows exactly what I need. She works with all ages and genders and everyone leaves satisfied. Great place in my neighborhood! read more

LORI LORI LORI LORI LORI LORI! If you are looking for a skilled loctician in the bay area, please see Lori. She squeezed my mom in last minute and worked a miracle. So.... long story short. My mom got her hair locked in LA at a salon that shall be nameless right before our San Fran trip. It looked HORRIBLE. She didn't even want to leave the hotel :( She then took them out herself. A friend recommended Lori and we are so glad he did. We called her and she squeezed my mom in and was very knowledgable, understanding and was just amazing. My mom left feeling so happy and confident and her hair looks amazing. She woke up the next morning and took pics because she was so happy. I wish Lori was closer to LA! I would go to her. Thank you! read more

Been getting my locks done here for over 10 years me and my mom used to go here my lockstress Lori is the best love this place Now when I go I remember the good times me and my mom used to have here before she passed away read more

This was my first time at this shop. I had been thinking about locking up my hair for a while so I asked a former a co-worker with beautiful hair where she gets it done and she told me Head Trips. I scheduled my appointment the same day, was in and out in about 2 hours, it was affordable, and I'm happy with the results. The stylist was very nice and the environment was friendly. Yay! read more

Well although there are some very critical reviews on this site about the salon itself, one should not let that deter you from getting great service with amazing results from a specific stylist. Yes, there is room for improvement in the overall ambience of the shop, but we must understand the businesses of color do not often have access to the capital, the time, and the resources to emerge as well polished stones in the business arena. I will simply say this, Cheryl Hancock is one of the best hairstylist in all of the bay area. I am a teacher, educator, activist, and public figure and have been using her services for over 15 years. I'm in public settings quite often and also appear occasionally in news and media reports. She not only knows about locs, but is proficient in every variety of black hairstyle and care. Cheryl is a supremely talented artist who would make any man or woman proud of their natural black hair. Although she can be found at HEADTrips SaLoN in Oakland on MacArthur Avenue, she also provide services out of Richmond California and for those special customers who can afford it she will even provide of custom visit. She is not inexpensive, and she shouldn't be the quality of work she provides. So come prepared to spend for expert loc maintenance. read more

Asked for 2 locs and got a braid/loc shouldnt have been charged that much since it was rushed and seem like she didn't know how to do anything the tall lady with a blonde bob didnt do much but braid and palm twist horrible experience dont recommend at all to anyone read more

I love Lori! My first appointment, I was so frustrated because the place I usually go to was not open for some reason on multiple days and I needed to get in bad. I called Lori from outside her shop and asked if she took walk-ins and she told me sure you can come right now! I walked in, she introduced herself and I was at the wash bowl within 5 minutes. Everyone there is really nice and they are funny. I love interacting with the dogs whenever they are there. I'm always in and out and I love it. Don't plan on going anywhere else anytime soon. read more

This is my loc shop for the past 3 years. The staff here can roll, they really know how to handle the dreads and other hair styles. The atmosphere is friendly and live, always some good music playing or a sports game on. This place is working miracles all day, transforming folks to their best selves one head at a time. You may not get right in if you just show up, but they will try to fit you in, I recommend getting an appointment. read more

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Lori has been doing my sons hair for almost 5 years now I'm surprised I didn't leave a review back then. She always does a wonderful job! She is practically like family now I even recommended some of my family and husbands family to her also! If you need your locks started or re twisted she is the GoTo Lady for them! read more

The ladies and gentlemen working here are very welcoming and professional. Lori and Jennifer are the best! I definitely felt the love for their work, through the quality of work that I recieved, as well as their love for everyone they served while there. I'll definitely return. read more

Don't make places like this anymore. Friendly, attentive, flexible-- what more can you ask? These women are fantastic talents who care about how you look. Lori is my queen-- trust her with everything. Been coming here for ages and won't stop any time soon! read more

I brought my 6yo daughter, who has locs, to Headtrips. She cries at home when she gets her hair washed and twisted, and she has quite a bit of hair. This time I decided to take her to a professional. Scheduling for the appointment was easy. Furthermore, there was no scheduling conflict where one client is under the dryer waiting longer than necessary because the stylist was doing two heads at a time. It was a very professional experience. Ms. Lori was great! My daughter did not cry and walked away from the salon with a well moisturized and styled head of locs. THANK YOU MS. LORI! read more

I made my third visit to HEADtrips SaLoN today. As a repeat customer, I am in a good position to evaluate this salon objectively. Each time I visited this establishment Jennifer did my hair. She did a good job twisting my hair during my initial visit. However, I chose (not Jennifer's fault) to have my locks removed and my hair cut during my second visit. Jennifer accomodated me by taking out my locks and trimming my hair. During my third visit I had my hair trimmed again by Jennifer. i was pleased with the results. My problem with HEADtrips is not my stylist, but the salon itself. First of all,The salon is filthy. The floors and walls need to be scrubbed and painted. The sinks and standing hairdryers were not clean and were uninviting. Open bottles of products were strewn around the sink area and some products were not covered. Overall, the salon is shabby and dirty giving the impression that the owner could care less about the comfort of the clients. I felt like I was in a hangout joint...most unprofessional. The flat screen blared movies and music that I found annoying (again showing a lack of regard for ALL clients. I am sure some clients enjoyed the loud sound but whatever happened to softer music that might appeal to all).The wall plug connecting the flat screen and other peripherals was dangerously overloaded. By the way, I did not see licenses displayed. The salon smells. A faint odor of marijuana slaps you in the face when you walk in (present during all three visits) This odor is mixed in with other unidentifiable smells making the salon unpleasant. In spite of Jennifer's good service, I will NEVER return and I suggest that Jennifer locate another salon to do her work. HEADtrips, CLEAN UP YOUR ACT!!! read more

Took my daughter to get her hair relaxed, cut and styled by Cheryl (not sure of the spelling) and was shocked to see the hack job that she performed on my daughter. Because my baby didn't know any better, she paid this "stylist" $100 for what looks like a haircut done by a 6 year old. I am fuming! Why take advantage of a young person and take their money? Luckily, I was able to get my daughter to an experienced stylist, who did a corrective cut. It's not what my daughter wanted, but at least it is cut and styled properly now. Will never set foot in this salon again, nor would I refer others. read more

Tosha wade has been my hair stylist for the past year and some months and I'm highly satisfied at the results of my hair strength and healthy look she has wonderful hands read more

Great staff and a warm and welcoming place overall. Good for any natural hair styling I specifically went to have my locs twisted. Tosha was fantastic, I was able to get styled and add color for a great price. 10 out of 10 for my overall experience read more

Went to this salon as a walk in they graciously took me in very friendly.The salon needs to be cleaned swept they had dishes and hot sauce in the window seal. The lady that did my hair gave me decent cut and relaxer. I did not like the styling. I showed her the style that i wanted her finshed was nothing like the style i got. As a stylist i think you should be honest if you dont know how to do a particular style just say you cant do it.If you have short relaxed hair dont go to them. Seems like more of a natural hair salon. read more

I made an appointment to get my hair braided. On the day of my appointment, the stylist scheduled to braid my hair was unavailable and I was going out of town at the end of the week. I had no time to reschedule and I knew no one else who could braid my hair. One of the owners of the salon named Jennifer went out of her way to call for other braiders in the area who would come to the salon and even called another salon that specialized in braiding to see of they had any room for me. Long story short, Jennifer found a stylist to come to the salon and do a professional job that was within my price range. I am very pleased with the service I received and the atmosphere in the salon was very fun and relaxing. Thanx to Head Trips, I had my hair done in time and had a great vacation. I will definitely be back!! read more

Lori and the crew can do hair better than Michael Jackson used to bust out moonwalks. It's an artform in there and I've seen them do all kinds of beautiful twists, braids, locs, curls, presses, etc. Also, it's a pretty friendly environment located in a community that is truly up and coming. I'd highly recommend getting hair done there. read more

I've been going to salons for years, but have never experienced the professionalism and friendly atmosphere that I've experienced at Head Trips. Lori is extremely talented and very personable. She values your time and won't have you sitting around for countless hours. She will have you in and out in NO time. She is a rare fine. My only recommendation is that she opens up a second salon in SF so I don't have to drive so far =) I TOTALLY recommend anyone who wants to look their best to go to Head Trips!!!! read more

I've been seeing Lori at Headtrips since the doors opened and had been with her even before then. Because she's always taken good care of my locks, I'll always be a loyal customer of hers. She's the lady of Locks! I've seen no one better in the bay. I always get questions and compliments on my hair thanks to her. I make it a point to tell anyone who wants their Locks or otherwise treated very well, to make the TRIP!!! read more

Went to HEADtrips Salon today and got wonderful service from Jennifer. She twisted my locks down. I will certainly will be going back!!

Love this place can't live without Lori she takes great care of my hair.

Jennifer is awesome! She has been twisting my son locks for a while now, he gets great complements and is VERY happy with her. The services has always been great and the atmosphere is always pleasant. I wouldn't take my child to any other salon. Thanks Jen, read more

Cheryl was absolutely wonderful! The shampoo was thorough and relaxing. She retwisted my locks perfectly...not too loose and not too tight. I knew I wanted my locs styled but was not sure how. Cheryl intuitively created a style I love. I''ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend her services. read more

I visited Head Trips and I am sooooooo happy with the results. I came in for loc maintenance and when I left I was worshiping at the altar of Akiya!!! Akiya is a true professional and you can tell she has passion for her chosen profession. We talked about what I wanted to achieve from my visit and she used her skills and creativity and made it happen!!! My locs are beautiful, light, airy, with just the right amount of sheen. Akiya gave me style that is super great. I am happy I met her and can hardly wait to see what style we're going to try next. read more

Friendly atmosphere, great music and commaraderie. Stylist Lorie runs on time and is very expeditious. Professional atmosphere. Great location with ample parking. In and out, just how I like it. Great compliments on my hair style. read more

We love Jennifer and all the wonderful styles she has given me and my daughters throughout the years. She is always so professional and caring when it comes to her customers. I have called her many times in a pinch and she always comes through. She always makes the extra effort and takes great pride in offering convenient appointment hours and coordinating with other stylists if you need to have other things done or bring a family member or friend. I am definitely glad she and her associates in the salon are in the neighborhood. read more

I am sorry but they don't know what they are doing! I had worst experience. there is a helper who washes hair and I don't think she was ever thought how to wash hair, she wore kitchen gloves, by the time she was done, my scalp was dry and my hair was still tangled. Lori, the hair dresser didn't bother to untangle gently my curls, instead she took fine tooth comb and destroyed my hair, she didn't seem to know anything about curls I lost so much hair. My hair was so greasy that I washed when I got home. I was growing my natural curls for 3 years, now I have to start all over. read more

I wanted to start my locks again went to Tosha and she started me off good .I'm happy I found a dread lock home at Head trip Tosha I'll be back Thanx read more

Before going to Headtrips salon the first time, I was very skeptical. I've had my locks for 17 years and always washed and twisted my own hair. Jennifer, the owner, quickly put me at ease. She is friendly, professional, and an excellent natural hair stylist. The shop is very clean, and the atmosphere is very friendly. I will contiune having Jennifer wash and lock my hair in the future. read more

I get my hair done by Tosha, I enjoy the experience every time I come. Skilled hairstylist, with great customer service. Defiantly a go..

Tosha has been my hair stylist since 2007 and I haven't stopped receiving appreciative comments on my hair since. She started my dred locks back then; we've tried it long and short and two years ago she died them blond for me. They look terrific and are in good shape and healthy. I'm going to have this hair style forever and will continue with Tosha for the many years to come! read more

Tosha has been my stylist since I was 16 years old. Now that I'm 28 yrs. My beautiful locks are long and gorgeous! She's a stylist that no one can beat and I'm thankful she's my loctician. Trust me...I don't let anyone else touch my hair but her. read more

I will never go back! I wanted a natural hair cut and Head Trips was recommended. If the only thing they do in this shop are locs then they ought to say so and either refer a person to someone else and just say NO! The cut done by Cheryl was not bad, mind you. But it is not what I wanted and I consider myself to be very clear on giving direction. It's workable but the unprofessional atmosphere was enough to make me feel embarrassed for them. First of all the shop is DIRTY! When I say dirty I mean dirty. They have been in that location for 7 years and there is 7 years of grime in every corner and on every counter. WE have to do better, my people. Secondly, in celebration of their 7th anniversary liquor was being passed around (I was even asked if I wanted a shot!----Lawd-a-mercy, these people don't know me.). Believe me, what people do is their business but it seems to me that the right thing to do would have been to close the shop for the rest of the day and party on out of the sight of a new customer. C'mon y'all....this was so wrong on so many levels. I make a promise to my community that I will continue to support black businesses and I want to see us grow and be empowered economically. This, however, is much too much. You may be the best of the best at what you do but if you can't take pride in your business, why should I? Good luck to Head Trips and God bless. read more