Tuscaloosa Hair Stylists | Meet the Opal Salon Team

Lauren Blackwood

With more than a decade behind the chair, Lauren is the owner and founder of Opal Salon. She specializes in dimensional, customized color, extensions and effortlessly polished hair that still feels like you. Inspired by her family legacy in beauty, Lauren created Opal to be an elevated, welcoming space for both clients and beauty professionals.

Owner + Hairstylist

Anna Scott Wilson

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Hair Stylist

Britney Johnson, blonding specialist and K-Tip hair extension stylist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa offering dimensional blonde, balayage, lived-in blonde, and custom hair color.

Ella Katherine Murphy, hairstylist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Landri, dimensional blonde and hand tied hair extension specialist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Rachel Grice, texture press and silk press specialist at opal salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Shelby Stout, color and blonde specialist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Hair Stylist

Britney Johnson

A Tuscaloosa native specializing in blonding and K-tip extensions, Britney has been honing her craft since 2016. Known for her meticulous technique and commitment to healthy, radiant hair, she creates tailored looks that leave every client feeling their most confident. Her Artistry, precision, and genuine passion shine through in every transformation.

Portrait of Dee Harrell, nail technician at Opal Salon specializing in gel manicures, acrylic nails, pedicures and classic nail services in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Jessica McCarley, Blonding and extension specialist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Lauren Santiago, Mazarine Aesthetics, Lash and Brow Lamination specialist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Peyton Lowery, lived in color, blowout, precicison cuts and blonding specialist at Opal Salon in Tuscaloosa, AL

Nail Tech

Dee Harrell

With 27 years of experience, Dee brings decades of expertise and a love for timeless, beautifully maintained nails to Opal. Specializing in gel manicures, classic manicures, nail extensions, acrylic and pedicures, Dee is known for her attention to detail, consistency and creating a relaxing and clean experience for every client. Book with her directly at 205-292-6491.

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Hair Stylist

ELLA KATHERINE MURPHY

Hair Stylist

JESSICA MCCARLEY

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Lash and Brow Artist

Lauren Santiago

Lauren specializes in luxury lash extensions, Korean lash lifts and brow laminations. She takes a personalized approach to enhancing each client’s natural beauty while prioritizing comfort, care and beautiful, customized results. Lauren believes luxury is found in the way you’re cared for, which is why every appointment is thoughtfully tailored to create a calm, relaxing experience where you can slow down, feel confident and leave looking as beautiful as you feel.

Hair Stylist

Landri Mills

After training under Opal owner Lauren Blackwood and completing a year long apprenticeship, Landri has spent the last year and a half behind the chair building a reputation for beautiful, lived in color and seamless hand tied hair extensions. She specializes in dimentional blonding, brunette color, low maintenance hair color and extension tranformations designed to enhance each guest’s natural beauty.

Hair Stylist

PEYTON LOWERY

Known for her effortless lived in color, polished blowouts and precision cuts that compliment your face shape, Peyton brings a thoughtful approach to every appointment. She is known for her attention to detail and years of trusted relationships with her clients, she combines time tested expertise with an eye for beautiful, wearable hair.

Hair Stylist

KATIE SOUTH

Katie brings 21 years of experience behind the chair and a wealth of experience and technical expertise to Opal. She specializes in custom hair color, QiQi smoothing treatments and butterfly weft extensions, creating polished, personalized results designed to work beautifully with each clients hair and lifestyle. She approaches every service with the confidence and care that come from two decades of experience.

Hair Stylist

KEISHA JONES

With over a decade of experience in healthy hair care, natural styles, color, and extensions- and as a salon owner herself in Michigan- Keisha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Opal. Known for her gentle spirit and restorative approach, she creates a space where women feel seen, valued and confident. Whether you’re coming in for a silk press, a protective style or a full transformation, Keisha’s goal is always the same: to have you leave her chair feeling your best.

Hair Stylist

RACHEL GRICE

With more than 15 years of experience, Rachel specializes in healthy hair care and custom texture presses. Her approach is centered on helping each guest acheive beautiful, manageable hair while protecting its health, strength and integrity. From customized silk presses and texture presses to ongoing healthy hair care, Rachel tailors each service to the individual needs of the client. She creates a relaxing, welcoming experience where clients feel cared for, confident, and leave with healthy, beautifully styled hair.

Hair Stylist

RYLEE KATE ANDOE