Strands Salon
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📍Full Service #bayarea salon located in San Mateo 🤍
✨ Hair | Skin | Nails | Permanent Makeup
🌿Clean Beauty
📲 Call 650-570-7220 to book
For more information, please contact us at or (650) 570-7220 or [email protected]. To hear about our specials on services and latest salon news first, follow us on social media and be sure you're signed up for our newsletter! Instagram: @strands_salon
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Visit our website at https://strandsforhair.com/
08/06/2026
Your skin works harder in summer. Give it the support it needs. ✨
Introducing our Summer Facial with Lira Clinical's PDRN+, a treatment designed to hydrate, repair, and restore glow all season long.
Book your appointment through the link in bio.
07/29/2026
Be honest, do you rinse your hair with fresh water before jumping into the pool or ocean?
Summer can be tough on your hair. Sun exposure, chlorine, saltwater, and frequent washing can leave strands feeling dry, frizzy, brittle, and more prone to breakage.
The good news? A few simple summer hair care tips can help protect your strands and keep them looking healthy and glossy all season long.
☼ Protect from the sun: Use a leave-in product with UV protection and wear a hat or scarf for extra coverage.
✦ Pre-soak before swimming: Rinse your hair with fresh water before getting into the pool or ocean to help reduce chlorine and saltwater absorption.
⟡ Adjust your wash routine: Rinse after swimming or sweating, then cleanse based on your hair type and scalp needs. Follow with conditioner to help maintain moisture.
♡ Choose hydrating ingredients: Look for aloe vera, glycerin, argan oil, or jojoba oil to help keep hair soft and manageable.
Save this post for your next beach or pool day.
What's your biggest summer hair care struggle, dryness, frizz, faded color, or breakage? Tell us below.
Summer travel season is here, and we've got your bag covered. ✈️
Pack light, look fresh — we carry travel sizes of almost everything you need:
🌿 Clean skincare to protect + hydrate on the go
💆♀️ Haircare essentials to keep frizz and humidity in check
💋 Low-maintenance beauty that keeps you looking effortless, wherever you land
Stop by and stock up before your next trip!
📍 San Mateo | Call to book: 650-570-7220
Looking for a natural way to age gracefully, no Botox or injections required? 👇
Facial massage is one of the most underrated tools for healthy, youthful-looking skin, and we incorporate it into every facial treatment for a reason.
When you massage the muscles in your face, you're not just boosting blood flow. You're retraining your muscles to let go of the tension they've been holding all day, and that makes a bigger difference than most people realize.
Here's what it does for your skin:
💆 Releases jaw, forehead, and eye tension
💧 Drains puffiness and excess fluid
✨ Boosts circulation for a natural, healthy flush
🌿 Helps clean products absorb deeper into the skin
🙌 Lifts and tones over time, naturally
No needles. No downtime. Just skin that looks and feels like the best version of itself.
Ready to experience it? Book a facial with us in San Mateo.
📍 San Mateo | Call to book: 650-570-7220 | Link in bio
07/08/2026
We’re halfway through the year. Is your skincare routine still working for you?
Your skin changes with the seasons, what worked in January might not be cutting it in July.
☀️ Signs your routine needs a summer refresh:
- More breakouts than usual (heat + sweat = clogged pores)
- Skin feels oily by midday
- Your moisturizer feels too heavy
- You’re skipping SPF because it feels greasy
💡 A 30-minute skin consultation can reset your entire routine for the season ahead.
We’re in San Mateo and we’d love to help. Call 650-570-7220 to book.
07/01/2026
Your summer glow up starts here — and it goes way deeper than a tan. ✨
At Strands, we build your effortless summer look from the inside out:
💋 Permanent makeup: wake up ready, every single day
👁️ Lash lifts + tints: lifted, defined lashes with zero mascara
🌿 Facials: hydrated, even-toned, dewy skin
💇 Healthy, shiny, frizz-free hair, because summer humidity is not it
💅 Nails: because the full look doesn't stop at your face
This is your "I woke up like this" era. No heavy makeup, no extra effort — just you, enhanced. Make sure you stop in to grab some of our travel sized products and our secret self tan that's amazing for your skin 😉
📍 San Mateo | Book your summer glow up using the link in our bio
06/11/2026
Battling humidity and frizz? Not this summer. Check out our newest Cruz control treatment
Call to book 650-570-7220 📲
Your hair tells you what it needs. Are you listening?
Most damage doesn't happen at the salon — it happens at home. Here's how to change that:
✅ Double shampoo every wash. The first cleanse removes buildup. The second one actually cleans.
✅ Conditioner belongs on mid-lengths to ends — not the roots. Roots = oil. Ends = dry.
✅ Cool water rinse after conditioning. It seals the cuticle and adds instant shine.
✅ Squeeze dry with a towel. Never rub. Friction = frizz.
✅ Apply leave-in on damp hair, not dry. This is when your hair actually absorbs it.
✅ Less product is more. 1-2 drops of oil on the ends. That's it.
The goal isn't just clean hair — it's healthy hair. And that starts with what you do between appointments.
Want a routine built around your specific hair type? Call us at 650-570-7220 and we'll help you figure it out. ✨
05/20/2026
We use the term clean beauty a lot. Here's what that actually means for your hair, skin, and nails—and why it matters.
💇♀️HAIR: LANZA & Eufora
What makes them clean: Free from sulfates, parabens, and harsh detergents that strip hair and irritate scalp. Formulated with keratin proteins, healing botanicals, and bond-building technology.
Why it matters: Your scalp absorbs what you put on it. Clean formulas deliver results without compromising your health or the environment. You get vibrant color, strong hair, and healthy scalp without the toxic trade-off.
✨ SKIN: Lira Clinical
What makes it clean: No parabens, synthetic fragrances, or hormone disruptors. Powered by plant stem cells, peptides, and medical-grade actives.
Why it matters: Your face is the most absorbent skin on your body. Clean clinical skincare gives you professional-grade results (think: improved texture, reduced inflammation, anti-aging benefits) without ingredients that cause long-term damage or sensitivity.
💅 NAILS: Dazzle Dry & OPI
What makes them clean: Dazzle Dry is vegan, cruelty-free, and free from the toxic trio (formaldehyde, toluene, DBP). OPI offers extensive clean options in their GelColor and Infinite Shine lines.
Why it matters: Traditional nail polish releases fumes and chemicals that you breathe during application. Clean formulas protect your nail health, let nails breathe, and eliminate exposure to known carcinogens—without sacrificing color range or lasting power.
🌿 THE COMMON THREAD
Clean doesn't mean less effective. It means we're choosing professional-grade products that deliver results without compromising your health. Every product we use—across hair, skin, and nails—meets that standard.
Curious about specific ingredients or what's right for you? Our team breaks down the why behind every product recommendation: 650-570-7220
She does everything for everyone. This one's for her. 💐
Mom deserves more than flowers this Mother's Day, she deserves a full day of being taken care of.
At Strands, we've got everything she needs, all in one place:
✨ Hair color, cut & style
✨ Facial treatment
✨ Permanent makeup
✨ Face yoga
✨ Mani/pedi
No running around. No coordinating multiple appointments at different places. Just one salon, one visit, and a mom who walks out feeling completely renewed.
Book her Mother's Day appointment before we fill up.
📞 650-570-7220
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44 West 42nd Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94403
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |