meet opal

meet opal ●

Hello

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  • My mission is not just about the creativity of my work but about building lasting relationships. I love to connect with women and provide a relaxing, authentic experience with every visit. I believe that the foundation of every relationship begins with trust, so you can rely on me to be open and honest. During our time together, my priority is to ensure that you have the highest quality, custom services.  While I pride myself on my professionalism, I do love having fun and laughing with my clients!

    I’ve been in the beauty industry for close to two decades, and while I never stop learning, I do have some specialties. Long or short term major hair transformations are my favorite services. Want to be blonde AF? Embrace your natural gray? Vibrant pink, blue or green color? I’m your girl and can make it happen! It is very important to me to make sure that your hair fits your desires and lifestyle. Success only comes when my clients are happy!

  • OPAL BEAUTY RITUALS ⚬ FOUNDER 2017-PRESENT

    COSMETOLOGISTS UNITED ⚬ PLANNING STRATEGIST ⚬ 2020-2022

    OLA SALON ⚬ DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ⚬ 2014-2017

    GARY MANUEL SALON ⚬ HEAD OF NEW TALENT ON-BOARDING ⚬ 2010-2014

    GM AVEDA INSTITUTE ⚬ INSTRUCTOR ⚬ 2009-2012

    GARY MANUEL SALON ⚬ SENIOR STYLIST/INSTRUCTOR ⚬ 2008-2014

    GM STUDIO ⚬ INTERN/JUNIOR STYLIST ⚬ 2006-2008

  • GM STUDIO ⚬ ADVANCED TRAINING ⚬ 2006-2008

    GM AVEDA INSTITUTE ⚬ INSTRUCTOR ⚬ 2009-2010

    GM AVEDA INSTITUTE ⚬ COSMETOLOGY ⚬ 2005-2006

    Over the last two decades I’ve attended a countless number of classes, certifications, workshops, panels, industry shows, demos, product launches and more. I’ve been lucky to work with and learn from some of the brightest and most talented names in the beauty industry and beyond.

  • Current Product Lines

    ⚬ KEVIN MURPHY

    ⚬ OWAY

    ⚬ LOMA

    ⚬ PULP RIOT

    ⚬ LUNAR TIDES

    ⚬ K18

    ⚬ BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT

    ⚬ OLAPLEX

  • I’m a creative, socially introverted, inattentive ADHD, indoorsy-type Scorpio with a husband (Kris), a toddler (Valdon), two wieners (Coco & Bear), a mommy (Mommy) and a handful of beautiful friends.

    I have an on-going fascination for design, the esoteric, humor, food and all things opalescent. If I’m not teaching myself a new hobby, I may be diving into true crime, the mystics, dark humor, epic fantasy novels or even just a regular old bowl of pasta.

You heard it from the best

  • Jennifer

    She is super skilled at even the most difficult hair styles and challenges! She has helped me through hair loss and Chemo hair! She helped me look great and feel positive with all sorts of lengths and styles. She also knows a lot about different treatments. I have been very happy with what she has helped me do with my not-so-easy hair! She is very skilled and patient at teaching styling techniques, which I have found to be a rare skill w stylists. She is also very respectful with my wishes on how and when she uses products, which again, I have found rare w most stylists. Her kindness and creativity are unsurpassed. She’s a rare and lovely gem!!

  • Jane

    Opal is simply the best hairstylist I've had in years and I have lived in New York, Boston and Chicago. She worked for many years at a prestigious downtown salon and ran their training programs. Opal takes my flat, stick-straight hair and gives it volume and movement!! After a cut with her, I feel the need to toss my hair like a shampoo commercial model. She is a perfectionist: because I hate it when my collarbone-length hair flips out where it hits my shoulders, Opal takes a subtle triangle-shaped snippet around my shoulders such that it doesn't flip out. No hair stylist has ever taught me so much about controlling my own hair: she taught me how to blow-dry my hair in under 10 minutes while still controlling the weird flip-out situation. She even taught me how to tease my hair while not looking like a Texas beauty queen. Lastly, she is a delightful person to talk to and remembers everything about your life. Getting a haircut is like catching up with a good friend (who gives really awesome scalp massages).

  • Amee

    It's ALL ABOUT Opal! If you are blonde, you know that finding the right colorist is so difficult and maintaining your look is an art. I have lived in many big cities and paid the really big prices to keep my hair at every stage of blonde, but I have never had an experience or outcome like the one I had with Opal. Not only is the color perfection (and with platinum this is near to impossible), but the service was amazing. From scalp massage, to one on one personal attention with NO ASSISTANTS (thank god) this girl has a real natural gift for service and color. She spent the whole time with me, looked over photos to make sure of the look, talked about how we would move forward in maintenance, and then I had a blast spending the afternoon just talking...she is a real girl's girl who knows how to bang out some blonde!

  • Merri

    I've been on the hunt for a stylist ever since moving to Seattle three years ago. I went in knowing kind of what I wanted (a cut and color of some sort) but was really looking for advice and someone to do some magic on my tired long hair. Opal was incredible, in fact all the folks I interacted with were amazing. I told her I wanted a bold new look. She cut about a foot off and styled it perfectly with caramel highlights. I've been wearing my new do for a week and love it! I am so happy that I've finally found my hair salon and stylist, not to mention a whole new look!

  • Dorthy

    I had my hair done by Opal today, and she is so amazing! I followed her from Ola Salon in West Seattle. I brought in a few pictures of a blonde balayage I loved, and she did such a great job, I couldn't be happier! I couldn't recommend her enough!

  • Tiffany H

    Opal is a phenomenal woman to work with and learn from. Be prepared to be blown away by her endless skills with everything she touches. It's completely sorcery! There is nothing she can't do and very little she won't do. The perfection in her work and how she treats everyone around her is insurmountable. Slayed AF.

  • Kate

    Opal works her magic every time and gives me the hair of my dreams. She is so talented at what she does and works with you to maks it easy to have a great hair day every day! She is lovely as well!

  • Pamela

    Opal is incredibly talented and professional. I highly recommend her! She has an especially good eye and expertise with color. Also, I always look forward to appointments with her because she’s friendly and personable.

  • Tiffany

    After finding Opal I have NEVER received more compliments on my hair! Everyone loves that little pep in their step some days and it’s because Opal truly listens. She makes you part of the conversation but because her talent is magic, I know I’m in great hands. 10/10 Opal!

  • Shirley

    As always you did a great job. And thank you for the way you styled it, not too flat. See you again in June. Thanks again!

  • Denise

    Opal was wonderful in helping me change my hair; she explained every step of the process, and did amazing color work.

  • Janet W

    After a year without a haircut, Opal was the perfect person to cut my pandemic hair. Great haircut and blowout!

  • Sheyanne

    Opal is a perfectionist and puts her heart and soul into every service! Always such a treat to be in her chair

  • Lori

    Opal is a great colorist, I've been her client for a couple years now. Great products, too.

  • Heather

    Opal always does a fantastic job. I always leave loving my hair!

  • Janet

    Beautiful job on my long hair. Great cut and foil. Thank you Opal

  • Elizabeth

    Opal is excellent. She is professional, skilled, interesting, and kind. Highly recommended!

  • Mary

    My haircuts and colors have always been awesome!

  • Stephanie

    Opal is THEE best

  • Jan

    Thank God you're back!

  • Alex

    Opal always does a great job!

  • Liz

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • Alyssa

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • Steph

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • KTe

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • Mary K

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • Deborah

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • Heather H

    ☆☆☆☆☆