Meet the Stylists
Owner | Master Stylist
With over two decades of experience spanning New York City & the Bay Area, Nicole has dedicated her career to mastering all hair textures and creating an inclusive, elevated salon experience. Her precision cutting, expert color blending, and passion for curly textures makes her a true visionary in the industry. Nicole's consultations are catered to each client's personal hair style to help build confidence in finding the best look, sharing her wealth of knowledge and artistry to empower, inspire, and elevate our community one client at a time. Whether it's sculpting fresh, dynamic cuts or enhancing natural beauty with effortless styling, her approach is all about confidence, self-expression, and honoring every curl & coil. She prides herself in her specialties for curly textures, bridal/special occasion styling, updos, natural makeup looks, hair color blending and curly perms.
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Her artistry expands to multiple forms of art expression. Her jewelry line, Yonima.Design, includes unique glass wearable art pieces all handmade in France using the glass fusion technique. All pieces are sold at Salon Mer.
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Schedule available upon request.
Samri M.
Protective Stylist
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Guest Stylist -- Please contact us for Oakland schedule
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Samri has been styling natural hair with protective styles for over six years. She got her start at Naza Beauty, a beauty startup and a protective styling salon in San Francisco. During her time, she helped develop styling standards as well as lead workshops for new braiders and stylists. She is amazing at bringing her client's visions to life with her own special flair. She’s a great listener and will deliver upon request, whether it is your usual look or inspiring you to try something new.
Currently, Samri is enrolled in a cosmetology program to pursue mastery of curl care, cut, and color. She is an apprentice/assisting stylist at Salon Mer. Samri’s long-term vision is to fill in the gap of the disproportionately low number of professional stylists who understand how to work with the intricacies of textured hair and to ultimately inspire hair love at any stage.
Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, care, and precaution, Lunar.Brows offers to transform the shape, color, and style of your facial features with the right pigmentation and shades. Helping her clients achieve their desired look and style, Jessica is committed to a natural end result. Some of the most desired treatments include ombre powder brows, brow lamination and tint, and lash enhancements.
With extensive and certified expertise, she ensures the highest health standards in a hygienic environment treating every client with special care and attention. Jessica uses the latest permanent make-up techniques, methods, tools, and anesthetics to provide the most comfortable experience.
Lunar.Brows is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and services the greater Bay Area, as a guest artist in Oakland. Schedule available upon request.
Licensed Esthetician
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Sofia is a licensed esthetician and the founder of Esthi Sofi, a skin studio rooted in results, care, and intention. With nearly three years of pro experience, commitment to continued education, and a strong passion for aesthetics, she offers a thoughtful approach to skin health and beauty.
Also known as a “skin fairy,” Sofia provides soothing energy, reliability, and dedication to making all feel comfortable in their own skin. Esthi Sofi is a space designed to support natural beauty, confidence, and skin that feels as good as it looks.
She holds advanced certifications in chemical peels, resurfacing treatments, and product knowledge — allowing her to safely treat all skin types and tones without compromising the skin barrier. Specializing in custom facials that range from restorative self-care to targeted corrective work, tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Sofia also offers body treatments, facial waxing, natural brows, and lash extensions. While newer to the lash and brow space, she is certified and continually growing her skills to provide safe, high-quality results.
