About

We use expertise, intuition, and artistry to elevate and (re)define your style

Serpentine is an eco-conscious hair salon rooted in community and committed to modern technique.

We’re your reliable experts for ready-to-wear cuts and custom color. For short and long hair, curly and straight hair, balayage and traditional highlights, and everything in between.

We love working with people of all genders and backgrounds. We’re queer-friendly, nonbinary-friendly, and disability-friendly.

Serpentine is here to give you expertly crafted, custom hair that grows out naturally, is easy to wear, and brings your look to life.

Clean & Green Products

We have high standards for everything, including the products we use on your hair. Our shampoos, conditioners, and styling products are non-toxic, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and cruelty-free.

People- & Planet Positive

Founder and owner Julie Smith launched Serpentine with an unwavering vision: A hair salon where everything is infused with a commitment to education, sustainability, and community.

We’re committed to being the change we want to see in the hair industry, the local community, and the world.

Our Core Values

CARE

Unshakably rooted in an ethic of compassion, Serpentine lives out our care for our clients, our staff, our community, and the planet every day.

COMMUNICATION

Receptive listening, responsive exchange, and honest dialogue are our everyday language. We love it when you feel safe to experiment and play!

ARTISTRY

Serpentine stylists exhibit mastery through creativity, intuition, expertise – and our belief in how great hair makes you feel.

EVOLUTION

Ongoing education is our creative fuel. It inspires us to keep innovating, so your look is always vibrant and current.

“Life is about using the whole box of crayons.”
– RuPaul

Reviews

“Finding the right hair stylist can be a challenge, but with Julie, I found someone who truly understands hair and what works best for me. I appreciate her honest and expert advice – she doesn’t just do what I ask but guides me toward styles that suit my hair type and lifestyle. Thanks to her, I’ve embraced a natural look, even letting my grey come in instead of continuing with highlights. The result? A style that’s both flattering and easy to maintain. If you’re looking for a stylist who combines skill with personalized recommendations, I highly recommend Julie!”

— Christy W.

“For 15 years, I’ve seen Julie for major changes and minor trims. Somehow every one is transformative! I wonder sometimes how she can cut so little and do so much. It seems like magic but I know it’s 100% skill. Strangers stop me on the street to compliment my haircut, sometimes weeks after I’ve seen Julie. And it’s not because I naturally have an amazing head of hair. It’s because she knows how to achieve what I want with the hair I have. She’s also a deeply caring person. I have a chronic illness and she masks every time I see her, without my ever having to ask. As long as she’s cutting hair, she’ll be cutting mine.”

—Emily J.

“Lauren is, hands down, the best Stylist I’ve encountered. As I think about why, I recognize that it comes down to her commitment to excellence, communication and respect.

Lauren is always committed to getting my cut right. For example, I had a complicated color match situation and she went above and beyond to make sure it was successful. She’s the best communicator I know. And she offers options for every situation I’ve thrown at her — photo shoots, public performances, my daughter’s prom — and she’s clear that the final choice is mine. She’s also simply a very thoughtful and kind person so I look forward to every appointment.

There’s a reason clients stay with Lauren over years and years. Thank you, Lauren!”

-S

“I have been working with Julie for approximately 15 years and am so grateful for her. I have wavy/curly hair and it can be a little challenging. Not only has Julie transformed my cut into something that I love, but the color is a beautiful magical auburn that I get so many compliments about. The best compliment that I receive is that people cannot believe it is not my natural color.

Julie understands that I will not take time ‘doing’ my hair and has provided a cut that works for me and is still very attractive while easy to maintain. Julie has had to go above and beyond for me because I am allergic to many ingredients in hair products and is always so careful to check with me before using anything that I may be sensitive to.”

One time during the course of our working together, I saw another stylist and it was one of the worst decisions I have made. That mistake will not be repeated. Julie has become a friend over the years of working with her and I cannot recommend her more highly.”

—Kristen O’Daly