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HAIR artist, salon owner, mentor and educator building inclusive spaces that break barriers and open doors for those who want to do more and be better.
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and now... i'm unstoppable
I opened both salons in 2020 and the pandemic changed everything. It gave me a rare (long) moment to pause, reflect and truly get introspective on what is important to me. I wanted to give my clients my undivided attention and make a real impact on those that come into my realm. I invested in business coaching and more education for myself, completely changed our business models & started pursuing becoming an independent educator.
These days you can find me coaching & guiding my teams on their own path, in NYC every 12 weeks doing pop-ups at hairstory studio, styling editorial hair on set, creating content online, traveling the country teaching students via my Indie education brand: Juxtaposed Hair Education working on my tech startup BeautyDeskAi and of course, taking care of my clients behind the chair on both coasts.
things were happening...
I completed 2 intense apprenticeships, spent many years working for others & educating their stylists. During that time I also I took advanced trainings in precision, razor & dry cutting, learning directly from or with those that had trained with Vidal Sassoon, Sally Rogerson, Bumble & Bumble, Nick Arrorjo, Devachan and many others, plus extensive training in hair color from the best in the industry. Eventually my home salon closed and it was my turn - opening two salons in CA - Scarlet Salon in Berkeley and Knuckleheads & Harlots in Oakland, which could never have happened without my biz partners Brit & Frank, they keep me grounded.
I started working in a hair salon at the age of 15, sweeping floors, participating in hair shows and apprenticing (off the books). I had found my calling, but it would have to wait. At 16 the rock’n’roll life called me, and I listened. The streets of San Francisco, Hollywood & NYC became my playground & cosmo school went on the back burner (tho I continued to do DIY hair in the punk scene). After 12 years I finally completed this leg of my journey - which, not coincidentally, coincided with getting sober.
The birth of a universe
I am an artist, a salon owner, a mentor, a leader, a rebel, a change maker, an outsider. I build inclusive spaces that break barriers and open doors for people who have been left out and crave community. I create art that people wear every day of their lives and help them see themselves as they want to be seen. I empower others who have faced struggle by sharing where I have come from & what I have overcome. I share my knowledge and skills with others who want to do more and be better. I offer an open hand to those who are ready to take responsibility for the things they have taped to their vision board.
I provide a safe place for art, learning, and growing, and want to make an impact on each person that sits in my chair, attends a class or chooses to work in one of my spaces.
*ALL INCLUSIVE/GRATUITY FREE PRICING AT $225/HR (THIS INCLUDES TREAMENTS/GLOSSES TONERS ETC)
- dry cutting FOR all genders, all textures from curly to wavy & straight haiR
- to embrace & bring out their natural texturE
- precision & razor cutting
- pops of vivds/block color
- available in oakland/berkeley/nyc
I'M FOR YOU IF YOU WANT:
services
ca / ny
I specialize in bringing out natural texture through dry cutting & hand-styling as well as fun pops of creative color. I love working with what the hair naturally wants to do and adding the juxtaposition of a bright pop of fun, bold hair color in panels & blocks to further showcase the fluidity of how the hair texture is living in its natural state.
If you are looking to sit in my chair, you can book me at any of my 3 locations. I work out of Oakland, Berkeley & NYC. If you are looking for 1:1 coaching on how to improve your hair game from the comfort of home, I offer 1:1 zoom hair coaching sessions for clients and non-stylists.
IN PERSON EDUCATION -
GROUP OR 1:1
In person education is available to stylists on a 1:1 basis or a full salon team in my Oakland salon, or I can come to you.
Send an email with subject line: STYLIST EDUCATION to discuss your options.
If you are a salon owner/stylist looking to further you/your teams dry cutting skills, I am here for you.
JUXTAPOS(ED) EDUCATION
Not your typical dry cutting classES
- Consultation/Building trust with clients
- Section by Section haircut DEMO
- Dry CUTTING
- INTUITIVE CUTTING
- Proper hand & body position
- WHAT TO DO AT THE shampoo bowl (cleansing/product application)
- STYLING TECHNIQUES (DiffusING/Hood Dryer,hand STYLING)
- Photo/Video tips
- PricinG & re-bookING
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
I've spent many years training in the disciplines of precision, razor & dry curly cutting, during which I have developed a unique approach that brings all of these schools of thought together in what I call “Juxtaposed Cutting”. Juxtaposed Cutting is built upon the foundations of precision, the intuitiveness of the razor & executed thru cutting the hair dry.
When you take my classes you will learn how to approach any texture of hair, from the coil-y to wavy, curly to straight, and walk away with the confidence to use dry cutting to enhance shape and bring out texture.
I’m building something different, creating inside the gaps in our industry. A new way to think about hair as an art form and push the boundaries of what stylists are told they can and can’t do.
I am available:
Tues/Weds at Knuckleheads & Harlots in Oakland
Thurs/Fri at Scarlet Salon in Berkeley
Hairstory Studio NYC one week every 12 weeks
Email or DM to book a 1:1 client zoom session (cleansing/product application & styling tips + any other questions)
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
If you want to bring out the best of your texture with a low maintenance routine, you want a pop of fun color, or both, then I am the right stylist for you.
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
I charge an all inclusive rate of $225/hour for hair services. CC must be on file, and there is a 100% cancellation fee for no-show/rescheduling for less than 48hrs notice.
I understand that life happens, if you truly have an emergency please reach out to me.
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
I'm available for in-person education in my Oakland salon, or I can come to your salon.
Send an email with subject line "STYLIST EDUCATION" to discuss your options.
If you are a salon owner/stylist looking to further you/your teams dry cutting skills, I am here for you.
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
I help everyday people make the best of their texture by teaching how to apply products, how to style - even how to trim your own hair between your regular appointments - along with anything else you want to know. Send an email with the subject line "CLIENT EDUCATION" to book a zoom session.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
The first step is to schedule a no-pressure hangout, DM me a video on IG @universewalkerismyname. Introduce yourself & let me know which of my spaces you’d like to check out. If ya just want to have coffee & chat? That’s cool too.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M a good candidate for your services?
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE CLIENTS?
WHAT ARE YOUR BOOKING POLICIES?
CAN I BOOK YOU FOR A CLASS IN MY SALON?
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR CLIENTS/NON-STYLISTS?
HOW CAN I APPLY TO WORK IN ONE OF YOUR SALONS?
"Wow! Never had a good cut in my life until Universe cut my hair! She is incredible! She has so much knowledge! And she knows how to cut curly hair like an expert! I'd recommend this business highly to everyone! And there's no tipping!"
-Rhonda M / Knuckleheads & Harlots
client
"Hands down THE BEST haircut of my life. Universe is so skilled and talented. worth every single penny."
- Theresa C / Scarlet Salon
client
"Our experience with Universe and the salon has just been lovely all the way around. My daughter has been looking for someone who can work with her red, curly hair in a way that respects and enhances its natural beauty and can also kick it up a notch for special occasions. Thank you Universe!"
- Melissa R / Scarlet Salon
client
"My salon recently had the pleasure of hosting a curly hair cutting class led by the incredibly talented Universe. It was one of the most informative and inspiring educational experiences I've had in the industry.
The class was very engaging and seemed to go by so fast. I would highly recommend this class for any level of stylist looking to expand their knowledge on curly hair cutting."
- Maryah Lilly, Salon Owner
student
"I have so much more confidence I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for what you taught me."
-Bunni, Hairstylist
student
"I took a dry cutting curly class and let me tell you.. IT CHANGED MY WHOLE GAME.
I'm already super passionate about textured hair but there were a few things I wanted to refine. Universe completely clarified everything for me and slayed the class so effortlessly that it made me even more excited to dry cut. Not only was the cutting part amazing but THE STYLING was ridiculously on point. I'm completely confident in my abilities to cut and style curly hair all thanks to Universe."
-Bunny Hairstylist
student
"@universewalkerismyname does an AMAZING class on dry cutting curly hair. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for our industry. The class was taught with a wonderful breakdown of the cut, shampoo and style. And the feedback during the hands on portion was thoughtful and encouraging. Im so glad I was able to be a part of it!"
-Jennifer Railsback, Stylist
student
"I just want to say thank you for all the hard work you do to maintain a supportive environment. It really has helped me move forward in my career & I don't think I could've found anywhere else that would do that.
-Molly, Knuckleheads & Harlots
team
Universe has a beautiful soul and kind caring way about her as a leader ! She is very very Talented and Very Humble with her teachings to others.
-Skylae, Scarlet Salon
team
"Working with Universe and under her guidance at Scarlet Salon has opened me to new possibilities of what it means to be a hair dresser working behind the chair. With encouragement, trust, and persistent individual attention, Universe has shown me by example how to prioritize my well being as well as my clients' experience."
-SoSo, Scarlet Salon
team
48 hour reschedule/cancellation policy 100% of time booked charged
