A little about us

At Obsidian, we believe in the power of authenticity. Our skilled Hair Artists are not just hair magicians – they're confidence boosters and identity celebrators. Whether you're after a subtle change or a bold transformation, we're here to make it happen.

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about our salon

Obsidian Hair Studio is not your average salon – we're a vibrant, inclusive space where hair dreams come to life. Specializing in creative color, precision cuts, and transformative extensions, we cater to those who dare to express their true selves through their hair.

Hourly salon model with all-inclusive pricing – no hidden fees or surprise charges
Gratuity-free environment for a transparent, pressure-free experience
Specialized services including blonding, vivid rainbow colors, and custom extensions
A safe, judgment-free zone welcoming to all, especially our Hijabi Friends & the LGBTQIA+ community

Our specialities

Some days we need a gas station run to keep us going.

Here's what @sugaryshears ran and grabbed for the crew today. Match who was in today and who asked for what.

Mandy @sugaryshears
Onyx @immortalcuts
Skyy @design_the_skyy
Ryane @ryanethehairslayer
Erin @erinbackmanedu

#sacramentohair #916hair #salonsnacks #snackysnack #obsidianhairstudio

Who had which snack???

We know that our space is more than a hair salon.

We know we're a community space where we can share resources, share community action info & provide connections.

Our original part of our Community Corner was our @norcal_resist bin where you can drop off non-perishables for our community members.

And as a local business owner, it's important to me that we continue to integrate our added Core Value of Community Focused into our salon.

So come leave a book, take a book, and be part of the change we want to see.

#rosevillehair #916hair #rosevillesalon #downtownroseville #placercounty

The mentee program has been awesome! I have been under Skyy @design_the_skyy and it has been nonstop since day one but would not have it any other way!

I feel I’m learning new things everyday but still feel like there is so much more to know and I am soak in as much as I can!

The other day we had our razor class with Cheyenne @cheyennefolkhair and I had never cut with a razor before and as someone who doesn’t feel like cutting is my strongest this was the easiest cutting has felt! I’m excited to apply what I learned with not only razor cuts but with shears in general!

Hardest has been social media 👀 as a chronically online learker and rare poster not over thinking and keeping up with what to post has been my biggest struggle!

Most fun has been the environment! I have never worked anywhere that was brimming with positive energy like this place!

Sacramento salon, Queer Salon, Roseville Hair,

What is it like as a new hair artist at #obsidianhairstudio ?

I asked @immortalcuts

"The last year has been amazing, working here has boosted my confidence so much in doing hair and making conversation.

I've grown the most with doing shorter cuts and vivid color placement also much more comfortable working with curly/wavy hair.

I am most excited about expanding my services I would like to offer razor cuts and clipper cuts and also extensions with the more practice I get.

The clients that [I want to hang with] love to talk about conspiracies, clients that say they’re awkward or anxious we usually end up having the best time because I myself am a little socially awkward."

Come hang with Onyx on Monday - Thursdays $60/hr

#sacramentohair #althair #rosevillehair

So I had to ask @hair.by.michaella about a few things...

What kind of clients are you looking for?

"I am looking for kind, fun energies! Clients that trust me and want some highlights/balayage or some fun color! Gimme the blondes and pixie/bixies and even long layered baddies."

What are you cooking lately?

"Right now I’m loving cooking anything with sweet potatoes or grilling. Steak and corn on the cob (elote) has been at the top!"

What are you watching?

"Rn I’m on secret lives of Mormon wives or Summer house 😈 I love reality tv!!!"

Like some of the same stuff??? Then maybe you should hang with Michaella!

New schedule: Wed and every other Sunday

Soon: Alternating Saturdays and Friday!
(Stay tuned)

#rosevilleca #rosevillehairstylist #916salon #916hair #obsidianhairstudio

I can't believe it's been only a month over at Obsidian! I feel like I've been welcomed in so quickly. Not just that but I feel like I'm growing super fast here! I've had so many silly people in my chair so far, and I'm so excited for what my future holds here! Thank you all for your love and support! Kiss kiss 💋

And as always I work Tuesdays and Wednesdays here at Obsidian. My days are filling up fast so I recommend grabbing your appointment soon!

Love, Ma'ayan 💋

#rosevilleca #sacramentohair #queerhair #sacramentoca #obsidianhairstudio

This woman works in two different cities in Northern California.

You'll find our belated birthday woman in Chico and at Obsidian in Roseville.

She spent her bday with her cutie 🥰 baby and chilling. She's also super excited about going back to Chicago to see her family later this month.

Find her Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays slanging blondes, layered cuts, and Vivids.

Make sure you give her a birthday follow too!
@thevividmermaid

#916hair #rosevillehair #downtownroseville #norcalhair #obsidianhairstudio

And that's not the only news either! 🗞️

She's also starting our Blonding Specialist training later this month! So she'll be honing her craft and skills even more for her blonde baddies.

Spring is here and she's ready to transform you into the next Regina George.

We're so excited for your growth!

Help us congratulate @beauty.andthe.bella

We don't do basic hair here and especially not @sugaryshears

The chunky highlights aren't going anywhere and neither are the Vivids & emo cuts.

We do the hair that your parents might hate (or love if they're camp!!

#916salon #rosevillehair #sacramentohair #queerhair #sacramentosalon

We just HAVE to know, how it's going!

"I've been working at Obsidian for a month now as a mentee! My program is just getting started but so far I've been learning all about hair cutting, applying color/bleach, and even having weekly classes on different topics like color theory!

I’m taking models every monday and can’t wait to help you bring your hair goals to life!”

So if you're looking for a new cut or all over color on a Monday, come hang w/ Iona.

#obsidianhairstudio #downtownroseville #rosevilleca #rosevillehairstylist #916salon

Maybe vivids aren't your thing.

Don't worry, we've got Artists for that!

Want blonde? Lived-in? More blonde?
Julia’s got you!

She’s obsessed with creating blonde shades that grow out naturally, classic highlights and hair that shines like your personality 💕

Her chair is full of laughs, good vibes and girly pop energy; Always leaving with hair that feels like you✨

BlondeHair
LivedInColor
RosevilleHair
NorCalHair
FunHairVibes

Y'all have been excited about this one.

Come to our next Show & Share w/

@cheyennefolkhair featuring razor cutting techniques

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Each month we host FREE education for our team & our hair community.

We'll have space for about 12 extra folks ❤️

And we also need a model as well.

#obsidianhairstudio
#sacramentohair
#freesaloneducation
#showandshare
#916salon

If you've been looking for the silliest or gooses, look no further than @charmingxbijou

Ollie Lou can be found shaking shit up at #obsidianhairstudio on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.

They love doing:

🍄 Out of the box haircuts
🔥 Bleach & Tones
🌈 Crazy Concepts & Punk Cuts

One of our fave things to chat w/ Ollie about is DDR. If they gotta hang out in the Ville before heading home, you'll probably find them dancing it out!

#916hair #rosevillehair #rosevillehairstylist #rosevilleca

LAST CALL Y'ALL!

Lizbeth @alt.hairlab is doing a model call for some sick ass haircuts!

- Mullets
- Skullets
- Textured Short Cuts

Come hang on Thursday 3/26.

Discounted rate of $60

#althaircuts #althairsacramento #obsidianhairstudio #rosevillehair #916mullets #916hair

Three 🪄 magical parts of your curl experience...

🗣️ The Consultation - Honest conversation about what you want to do with your hair and what issues you've been having.

✂️ The Cut - A dry cut to create the shape we want without the risk of stretching your curls while wet.

💆🏻‍♀️ The Style - Education is important. Not just for us and Artists to improve our skills but for you as well. It's your hair after, you have to live with it.

Would you get the fully curly experience?

Come hang w/ @gutzvanity Tues - Thurs @ your fave Queer Salon - Obsidian Hair Studio

Roseville CA, Roseville Salon, Sacramento Hair, Curly Haircut

What makes a good team?

A balance of experience & education.

Cierra aka @_unholyhair is the queer alt mentor and extension educator we all didn’t know we needed 🔥

They've got a few classes coming up...prisms & extensions, you're not going to want to miss out.

They’re in the studio mentoring & doing hair, on education platforms like @disbeaute.beauty and keeps it real AF about what they stand for. On socials and in person.

What do you want to see them teach next???

#HairBaddie #AltHairMagic #ExtensionsLife #HairEducation #queerhair

🍄 When we asked Chetto what they wanted their new clients to know, they said:

“I love doing small or big transformations. The details really matter to me, and the more unconventional looks are where I get to have the most fun as a hair artist. I love customizing a look that fits you and your lifestyle.”

🖤If you are looking for dope cuts, cool color, and something a little outside the box, you can find Chetto behind the chair Fridays at Obsidian. 🔥

#HairTransformation #DopeHairCuts
#UnconventionalHair #AltStylist
#rosevillehairstylist

You haven't had an experience like this before...

Imagine, you have over 20 cool people to pick from and you're feeling LOST 🗺️

That's where our MEET YOUR ARTIST quiz came from.

We wanted a way to pair our teams skills, personality, hourly rate, and speciality to determine who might be the best fit for you.

When we say we have someone from EVERYONE, we mean it.

Whose been matched already???

#sacramentosalon #obsidianhairstudio #rosevilleca #salonexperience #bestsalon

We get it.

It's not a phase.

#916hair #rosevillehair #916salon #sacramentohair #altsalon

Where did the time go?

It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since @cheyennefolkhair joined Obsidian Hair Studio when it was just the two of us.

After less than a year working by myself, I knew I couldn't do it much longer. My studio was getting busy, and I missed educating & mentoring.

Enter Cheyenne. She trusted me with her career and that's not something I ever take lightly when someone decides to work with me, especially if they entrust me with their education & training.

I'm so proud of the woman & leader you've become and I know you're only getting started.

❤️

#obsidianhairstudio
#sacramentohair
#rosevillesalon
#916salon

Are you coming???

Monday we're going to have a live model & work on different blonding techniques.

Every month we do one free class for our team & local beauty community.

And if you've ever wanted to teach too, this is a great way to practice/give it a try!

Come hang with us from 9:30am - 1:00pm on Monday 3/9

#freesaloneducation #sacramentohair #obsidianhairstudio #blondingclass #sacramentosalon

It's not a f*ckin buzzword, it's a value around here partner.

I expect my team to be themselves. This means that we'll have days that aren't our best but that's okay. We own up to them, and work on it.

Hell, no one is perfect but we sure as hell can be a better version of ourselves each day.

So come and you are, and leave renewed.

#obsidianhairstudio #sacramentohair #salonspace #downtownroseville #sacramentosalon

What's it like being a client of an Artist who works with a Mentee?

It's like being in a hair classroom while having two silly geese yap with ya about your hair & life.

We also don't double book. So that means less stress for our Artists and who they are working with and a more chill experience for you.

Our mentors work with our mentees through a 4 month journey to learn more about working in the salon, working with clients, color work, cutting, extensions & growing their clientele.

They teach weekly classes and share their knowledge freely. We don't believe in gatekeeping any knowledge. Just like our show & shares that we host monthly.

Want to be around some educational nerds? Come hang with us & learn about your hair.

#916hair #obsidianhairstudio #saloneducation #sacramentohair #rosevillehair

Which look of Onyx's is your fave???

So we asked @immortalcuts what she's been learning lately, and here's what they had to say:

"I’m learning more razor cutting since it’s a service I want to offer. I’ve learned how to perfect curtain bangs and I’ve gotten better at doing layered cuts. I’ve been practicing design with color. Also have been doing more highlights chunky and regular [highlights too]."

A few weeks ago, Onyx and @alt.hairlab hung out with @cheyennefolkhair to learn some razor cutting techniques.

So if you're ever in the salon and wonder why it looks like there's a mini class going on, it's because there probably is.

We take growth 🪴 seriously around these parts.

#razorcut #sacramentosalon #sacramentohair #altsalon #althair

We've been growing!!

We have one new Hair Artist @paintmelikemaayan
She's in the studio on Tues & Wed and will be taking models this month!! Cuts, Colors & Blowouts!

And we also have two new Mentee Hair Artists. They're under training with a Mentor 2-3 days a week and will be taking models for the next 4 months for ALL the things for a discounted rate of $30 per hour on Mondays and Wednesdays.

@ryanethehairslayer & @hairbyionaa fit right in!! And they've done such an amazing job already after their first week working with their mentors @design_the_skyy & @cheyennefolkhair

Education & mentorship have always been important to me and it's such a joy to watch others do those very vital things in my business!!

#obsidianhairstudio #sacramentosalon #downtownroseville #rosevillehair #sacramentoca

When I say that I have someone for everything, I mean it!

@hairwithheartsarah loves working with Bobs and his more formal cousin Robert. With or without layers. Balayage and dimensional color to bring out YOU.

She'll also have to record a cutesy video to show off the hotness!!!

Bob Haircut, Sacramento Hair, Custom Hair

#916hair #rosevillehair #rosevillesalon #916salon #916hairstylist

Michaella has been in the hair game for a bit but she's not settling just yet.

In the studio, you'll find her conjuring some "Roberts" (that's the exec version of a Bob) 🤭, creating blendy highlights, rich brunettes, or experimenting with Vivids.

Outside the studio, you'll find her educating at Citrus Heights Beauty College, chilling with her dogs, traveling back home to Washington to see her family, or cooking up a new recipe.

So if you're looking for a chill artist with some skills, come hang with Michaella!

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Roseville California, Roseville Hair, Sacramento Hair, Rocklin, Loomis, Lincoln

"The barbering education system is inundated with bullshit." - @meganboles_hair

Megan wanted to share her experience with y'all:

"As a lifelong neurodivergent student in the role of a teacher, I found myself filtering out a lot of the extra “noise” that made learning difficult for me.

The best teachers I’ve had gave me the essentials and allowed me to build my knowledge in steps. I found myself utilizing that methodology rather than providing an abundance of information all at one time.

Start small and practice the basic steps until they’re second nature."

So what's a class you'd reach if you were given the space?

#hairstylisteducation
#916hair
#obsidianhairstudio
#saloneducation
#sacramentosalon

Neurodivergent Salon Education, Salon Classes, New Educator, Sacramento Hair, Sacramento Salon

Becoming a mother can create opportunities for us to blossom 🌸 in ways we didn't know we could.

We asked Maria about how motherhood has changed her & her career, here's what she had to say:

"When I decided I wanted to be a hairstylist, I also knew I would want to be a mom. I thought it would be easy to do both.

Then I became a stylist and saw some struggle and got it in my head I would have to sacrifice something as I watched others do.

Now I am not only a hairstylist but also a mom, I’ve been afraid a lot about sacrificing anything for the other. I want to be an amazingly present mom and this badass hair artist making amazing hair & doing all the wonderful things we can in this industry. 🎨

I can absolutely do both. It takes some effort and work but that’s the beauty of being a stylist, I can be a badass there and at home.

When I went on surprise early leave, I still had my job, clients, coworkers there to support me, and come back to. When I returned from leave, I had nothing but support. 💖

I can prioritize the needs in my life and wants. I can build my career around my life. That is the beauty of this, I can be a working mom and it can look any way I choose it to."

Maria is in the studio a few days a week @thevividmermaid

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Our specialities

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the deets

the legal stuff

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A little about us

about our salon

Our specialities

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Follow us on Instagram

the deets

the legal stuff

obsidian hair studio