About Opal
Rooted in a family legacy of beauty, Opal offers a modern, elevated salon experience in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa. From effortless color and lived in blondes to extensions and transformative cuts, every appointment is designed to feel personal, intentional, and tailored to you.
The salon is named in honor of owner Lauren Blackwood's grandmother, Opal, a respected salon owner, educator, and entrepreneur whose passion for the beauty industry left a lasting legacy in Tuscaloosa. For generations, beauty has been a family tradition- one built on hard work, creativity, and caring for people well.
Today, Opal carries that legacy forward with a modern perspective. Our team of independent artists is committed to creating beautiful hair while cultivating an environment that feels welcoming, inspiring, and refined.
Whether you're visiting us for a routine refresh or a complete transformation, our goal is simple: for you to leave feeling more confident than when you arrived.
Welcome to Opal.
Excellent Location
Located in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, Opal Salon offers an elevated beauty experience just minutes from The University of Alabama. Our central location makes us a destination for guests throughout Tuscaloosa, Northport, and West Alabama seeking premier hair color services, extensions, nails and lash servjces. Surrounded by some of downtown’s favorite restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques, a visit to Opal is the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy the city.
Premium products
Healthy, beautiful hair begins with exceptional haircare. At Opal Salon, we’re proud to be Tuscaloosa’s exclusive Kérastase salon partner, offering the world’s most luxurious professional haircare products and in salon treatments. Every formula is backed by advanced science and personalized to your hair’s unique needs, helping restore strength, hydration, shine and long term hair health.
Whether you’re maintaining blonde hair, protecting hair extensions, repairing damage, managing frizz or enhancing curls, our stylists prescribe a customized Kérastase routine designed specifically for you. From the iconic Fusio Dose treatment, to shampoo, conditioner, serums and styling products, every recommendation is tailored to keep your hair looking salon fresh long after your appointment.
Why we love Kérastase
Personalized professional haircare for every hair type
Exclusive Fusio Dose treatments for instant repair and shine
Color safe formulas that protect blondes and brunettes
Luxury products designed for extensions and chemically treated hair
Advanced scalp care for healthy hair growth
Recommended by our stylists based on your individual hair goals
