BIBO Salon — Oakland's Boutique Hair Salon | Calligraphy Cuts, Curls & Custom Color

Our strength
is your beauty.

A woman-owned boutique salon in the heart of downtown Oakland — known for the Calligraphy Cut, the Cadō Curly Method, and custom color that lets every individual feel like their most authentic self.

Beauty is a feeling.
When we feel our best,
our confidence blooms.

BIBO stands for Blow In, Blow Out — but the work we do here goes much deeper than that. We make it our mission to highlight every individual's beauty and make them feel like their most authentic self.

We are a team of empowered women dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for our clients while making a positive impact in our Oakland community.

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Artists on staff

Premium product lines

Signature · Cut

The Calligraphy Cut

A precision blade haircutting method designed to increase volume, flexibility, and movement — giving the hair a light, bouncy feel with enhanced shine.

Signature · Curls

The Cadō Curly Method

A four-part dry cutting method, completely customizable to your curl pattern, density, and desired shape — for curls that look intentional, never accidental.

Color

Custom Color & Balayage

Customizable color services — from root touch-ups and face-framing highlights to full balayage. We embrace natural and vibrant colors to help your personality shine.

Styling

Signature Blowouts

Experts at blowouts on all textures, densities, and lengths of hair. Smooth, lasting styles — finished with targeted treatments that elevate the result.

Care

Luxury Hair Treatments

Premiere, Fusio Scrub, Fusio Dose, and Chroma Absolu — restorative rituals designed to deeply repair, exfoliate the scalp, and protect color between visits.

Specialty

Extensions & Solutions

InvisaBlend hair extensions for seamless length and volume, hair loss solutions, men's haircuts, and consultations tailored to your goals.

Exceptional hair starts
with the right connection.

Our personalized matchmaking takes the guesswork out by pairing you with a stylist who aligns with your hair goals, lifestyle, and personal aesthetic. Arrive feeling confident, cared for, and completely at ease — knowing you're in expert hands.

Meet our artists

We represent
the beauty of Oakland.

As a woman-owned business, we're inspired by the diversity, resilience, and strength of our community. We see beauty in the vibrant murals that adorn our sidewalks, in the warm sunshine at Lake Merritt, and in the connections we make with women of every background.

Oakland is more than a city — it is a place of vitality, creativity, and unity. We're proud to be part of it.

Woman-owned Oakland-based Cadō Certified Best Pros In Town

Learn about our team

Our strength
is your beauty.

Beauty is a feeling.
When we feel our best,
our confidence blooms.