Taé & the Dream Team — Oakland, California

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4.9/5

Based on 228 Booksy reviews

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A precision loc installation by The2TiteXperience

CRAFT

Three loc artists, one healthy-hair standard — every install, retie and style is shaped by skill, care and the long-term health of your crown.

Meet the Team
Taé, owner of The2TiteXperience

Meet the Studio

Owner-led, team-powered

Taé—known to clients as The Loc Fairy—founded The2TiteXperience and leads the studio as its owner and Master Loctician. She built a team where every artist brings a distinct perspective while sharing the same commitment to healthy hair, honest education and intentional loc care.

Taé, Funmi and Linda each bring their own specialties to the chair. Taé and Funmi welcome appointments through The2TiteXperience on Booksy; Linda books through her own Booksy page.

Certified & Credentialed

Master Loctician, Licensed Cosmetologist and Certified Sisterlocks™ Consultant — one of the few Brand Ambassadors in the Bay.

Healthy Hair First

Every install, retie and style is built around the long-term health of your hair and scalp.

A Relaxed Xperience

A calm, welcoming salon suite where you are cared for from consultation to final mirror.

The Dream Team

The hands behind every crown

Three artists, one shared standard of healthy-hair care. Taé leads the salon as owner; Funmi and Linda bring their own expertise, voice and artistry to every client experience.

Taé, founder, salon owner and Master Loctician of The2TiteXperience in Oakland

Founder & Salon Owner · Master Loctician

Taé

Taé founded The2TiteXperience and leads the salon as the loc artist clients know as The Loc Fairy. A Master Loctician, Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Sisterlocks™ Consultant and Sisterlocks™ Brand Ambassador, she built the studio around healthy hair, honest guidance and an experience where every client feels seen. As owner, Taé sets the standard for the team and personally performs the salon's full loc and natural-hair menu.

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Funmi, loc artist and microloc specialist at The2TiteXperience

Loc Artist · Microloc Specialist

Funmi

Funmi is a natural-hair specialist known for precise, patient work and personalized care. Her foundation is microloc installation through interlocking and twist methods, along with reties and long-term maintenance that help each client's hair stay neat, strong and healthy. She brings a detail-focused approach to every crown she cares for.

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Linda, Microlocs Mastery Certified stylist at The2TiteXperience

Microloc Specialist · Microlocs Mastery Certified

Linda

Linda creates crowns that feel personal, polished and true to you. A Microlocs Mastery Certified specialist, she is known for thoughtful microloc work and also brings skill to men’s cornrows, two-strand twists and box braids. Her chair is a comfortable, collaborative space where clients can share their vision, feel cared for and leave with confidence.

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Each stylist brings her own specialties, and the services offered can vary by artist. Book Taé or Funmi through The2TiteXperience on Booksy, or book Linda directly through her own Booksy page.

The Portfolio

Each artist's work

Taé, Funmi and Linda each bring a distinct hand to the chair. See their work below — then book the artist whose style speaks to you, or read their story first.

Taé, founder, salon owner and Master Loctician of The2TiteXperience in Oakland

Taé's Work

Founder & Salon Owner · Master Loctician

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Funmi, loc artist and microloc specialist at The2TiteXperience

Funmi's Work

Loc Artist · Microloc Specialist

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Linda, Microlocs Mastery Certified stylist at The2TiteXperience

Linda's Work

Microloc Specialist · Microlocs Mastery Certified

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The Menu

Signature Services

A consultation is recommended before your first install. Prices start from the figures below and are finalized based on length, density and style.

Sisterlocks™

$2,500 and up

Certified Sisterlocks™ establishment, retightening and styling — the signature, ultra-fine locking technique done by a Brand Ambassador.

  • Sisterlocks™ Establishment (Install)$2,500 and up
  • Sisterlocks™ Retightening w/ Shampoo$130 and up
  • Sisterlocks™ Style$50 and up

Microlocs

$2,250 and up

Permanent microloc installs by twist, braid or interlocking method, plus Belle Microlocs™ with added length and fullness.

  • Microlocs Install (Twist / Braid / Interlock)$2,250 and up
  • Belle Microlocs™ (with extensions)$2,350 and up
  • Microloc Retightening w/ Shampoo$220 and up

Locz2Tite · Traditional Locs

$250 and up

Starter locs, retwists, palm rolls, loc extensions and interlocking maintenance for healthy, polished traditional locs.

  • 2-Strand Starter Locz$250 and up
  • Wash, Retwist & Style (Locz2Tite Xperience)$205 and up
  • Loc Extensions / Install$1,500 and up

Men's Styles & Braids

$225 and up

Invisible locs, coil & two-strand twists, single braids and crochet braids — clean, sharp, and made to last.

  • Invisible Locz (with hair added)$225 and up
  • Coil / Two-Strand Twist$155 and up
  • Crochet Braidz$300 and up

Natural Hair & Treatments

$85 and up

Healthy-hair foundations: wash, steam treatment & blowdry, detangling, trims, hot oil and apple cider detox.

  • Wash, Condition, Steam & Blowdry$85 and up
  • Detangle / Dematting$175 and up
  • Hot Oil Treatment / ACV Detox$50 and up

Gemz2Tite · Smile Bar

$50 and up

Beyond the crown — Swarovski tooth gems and professional teeth whitening to finish your whole look.

  • Swarovski Tooth Gemz$50 and up
  • Teeth Whitening (30 / 60 min)$60 and up
  • PearlyWhite & Gem2Tite Combo$80 and up

Full menu & live availability online — including consultations, chemical styles, color, and add-ons.

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Taé, Linda and Funmi — The2TiteXperience Dream Team
The2Tite Team · Oakland

Crown Care · Beyond the Chair

The 2Tite Collection

Tay's in-salon care collection brings the same thoughtful approach home with hydration, growth and scalp-support essentials made for your routine between visits.

The2TiteXperience Rosewater Hydration Mist

Rosewater Hydration Mist

A lightweight hydration mist created to moisturize the hair while nourishing the scalp between visits.

The2TiteXperience Blackseed Growth Stimulator Oil collection

Blackseed Growth Oil

A focused scalp oil made to support healthy-looking growth and a balanced crown-care routine.

The2TiteXperience Anti Itch Oil product collection

Anti Itch Oil

A soothing scalp oil created for the dry, itchy moments that can interrupt a healthy-hair routine.

The2TiteXperience Lemongrass Root Stimulator bottles

Lemongrass Root Stimulator

Targeted root and scalp care with a clean, lightweight finish made for loc maintenance.

Available in salon. Ask Tay which products best fit your crown-care routine.

Visit the Salon

Loc Artistry

Expert Hands · Stunning Style

“Your hair is a crown you never take off. Let’s make sure it always fits like royalty.”

— Taé, The Loc Fairy

Begin Your Loc Journey

Kind Words

Loved by Our Clients

4.9 across 228 Booksy reviews · 4.4 on Google (76)
It was such a joy to have Linda do my hair. I would definitely let her do it again.

Felisa

Sisterlock™ Retightening · Booksy

May 2026
Had a very educational consult with Tae. Excited for my install.

Maisha

Microloc Consultation · Booksy

June 2026
A positive Sisterlocks™ experience shared on Google.

Niy

Sisterlocks™ · Google

Google Review
Gentle, communicative and efficient. Loved my look!

Xia

Wash, Retwist & Style · Booksy

May 2026
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Find Us

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Location

2345 Valdez Street, Suite 101, 103 & 104
Oakland, CA 94612
Inside My Salon Suite — Oakland

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(510) 753-0647

Hours

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Good to know

  • By appointment only
  • Good for kids
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Loyalty program