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Essence Beauty Supply
Essence Beauty Supply: Oakland's warm, community-focused hair and beauty stop.
4.8
Retail Store
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Essence Beauty Supply: Oakland's warm, community-focused hair and beauty stop.
Essence Beauty Supply, located at 411 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606, is a Black-owned neighborhood store for hair and skin needs. Customers praise warm, auntie-like service and a strong sense of community. It's a go-to spot for unique products not found in big-box retailers, offering a welcoming, mom-and-pop shopping experience.
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Wide selection of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products for all hair types.
Quality cleansers, moisturizers, and treatments to nourish and protect your skin.
Including lashes, tools, and other accessories to complete your beauty routine.
Friendly, expert advice from our owner to help you find the perfect products.
A welcoming, supportive environment that feels like more than just a store.
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Overall rating
Amanda Woolery
Black owned and I love auntie! She is so sweet! I always make sure I get my hair supplies from here.
Isacha Sandy
Essence Beauty was the first hair store I visited after moving to Oakland from Brooklyn, and it felt like home. Aunt Sarah welcomed me with the kind of warmth you don’t forget — like an East Coast auntie who just knows what you need. The store had everything, but it was the care and community that made it special. Grateful to have found this gem.
Briana Clarke
Love the hours for this place. And the lady who runs. It is absolutely adorable. Very sweet. However, because this place is a mom and Pop type shop. This election is quite slim. Only one Ile big so be aware. But they even had lashes.
André D. Singleton (Bloodstone)
Essence Beauty Supply is my go-to spot in Oakland for hair and skin products. I’m always pleased with the quality of the products and the warmth of the customer service. There’s a real sense of community every time I walk in—it feels like more than just a store, it’s a space that cares for us. I’m grateful it’s in the neighborhood. - Bloodstone
Dede Ellen
I finally found my home for my hair care products! The owner is sweet and so helpful. She has things I can never find in target or Walmart, which is fine by me because she is so much closer and offers a much better shopping experience. Everything is reasonably priced and readily available. I love it and will be back for sure!
