Who we are
Hello! I’m Onika and I am the owner of Marmalade Salon. I have been doing hair for 30 years, never losing my passion to make people look and feel their best.
My love of fashion & all hairdressing came in my teens when I was a hair model for a platform color artist. I was so inspired by the creative energy backstage at hair shows and decided to do hair full time! I get a lot of fulfillment in my work from meeting and talking with people from all walks of life and I truly feel that everyone deserves to feel beautiful and cared for.
In my spare time I like to spend time in nature with my two doggies, seeing live music & theater, trying new restaurants, going to vintage markets, record shopping & cuddling up with a good novel.
Nora was born and raised in the East Bay and has been a stylist in San Francisco since 2012.
Specializing in natural, blended highlights, hand painted balayage, curly hair, razor cuts and dry cuts, she caters to her diverse clientele’s needs according to their lifestyle, face shape, hair texture and gender identity.
Nora spent 2 years apprenticing in cutting and coloring at a well known salon in SF, where she later went on to lead the internal education program. After 5 years there, she started her own small business and has been an independent hairstylist at a few salons in SF since 2017.
Nora is passionate about ongoing education and has taken many courses over the years from various educators and companies including Pony education, R&Co, Oribe and is a Cutitkinky tight curl cutting alumni.
She welcomes clients with all hair types and strives to create gender and identity affirming styles.
Nora has enjoyed hair styling since a young age and believes that loving your hair can change your life. She finds inspiration in the beautiful California coastline, the diversity of the Bay Area and art of all kinds. During her time off Nora likes to make jewelry, spend time with her pit bull, Frida, and plan fabulous travel adventures.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Lizz moved to the Bay Area in 2016. They come from a visual arts background with a degree in fine arts, having exhibited their queer-inspired paintings in galleries around New York City, New Jersey and Delaware in the early 2010s. In 2018, Lizz shifted their creative outlet from canvas to hair, inspired by the transformative power of a great haircut. Lizz’s work ranges from edgy to effortless, working with people of all genders seeking hairstyles that embrace natural textures and growth patterns as well as identity and lifestyle.
Lizz works with all lengths from skin fades to long shags, but specializes in short to mid-length hair. Skilled with clippers, shears and razor, they utilize several tools and techniques to achieve unique and individually tailored looks that grow out well and leave clients with more good hair days. With a passion for learning, Lizz continually seeks out educational opportunities and has completed hands on courses in both barbering and hairstyling with world-renowned educators Josh Lamonaca and Charlie Gray from MENSPIRE, Pony Education and Aveda.
On their days off, Lizz can usually be found at the farmer’s market buying fresh local ingredients to make delicious home cooked meals, or at home spending quality time with their partner and fur babies.
Born and raised in the Bay, Casey is a non binary haircut specialist with over 10 years of experience. Casey has learned and worked under several mentors. The most recent and influential being, Corinna Hernandez, owner and main educator of Pony Salon in Oakland.
Specializing in suitable and versatile haircuts for all hair types and genders, Casey's chair is a welcoming space. While a significant presence in the Queer and artistic communities, Casey's services extend an open invitation to anyone seeking a personalized and collaborative approach to their style. Whether reviving your current style or creating a new look Casey really tries to explore the specific needs and desires for everyone while creating a long lasting sustainable shape.
Beyond the razor and comb, Casey weaves a narrative of self-expression, ensuring each cut is not just an artful creation but a reflection of individual identity.
Stevie Rose (she/her), stylist
Stevierosecuts@gmail.com
Born and raised in Oakland, Stevie started her hair journey at a young age. Getting through beauty school while still attending high school. After completing her program, she studied Fashion Marketing at a Fine Arts University in San Francisco. She decided to circle back to her true and most authentic passion of doing hair.
Stevie spent 2 years doing a specialized cutting apprenticeship at a well-known salon in the east bay. After studying the basic foundations of cutting, being trained in both precision cutting as well as creative cutting with razor she decided to become an independent hair artist. Stevie is passionate about growing in her craft and hair education and is constantly taking classes to grow in her career.
She is dedicated to creating a safe space for people of all sexualities, genders, races and identities. All hair textures are welcome.
Outside of work she loves to be a homebody cuddling with her dogs, cooking authentic Mexican recipes or making music with husband.
Tiff believes in the powerful transformative effects of a good haircut. They consider themselves specialized in creating unique shapes worn best in their natural state.
Tiff got their start in hairdressing as an apprentice at Edo Salon under the mentorship of Jayne Matthews where they built strong foundation in straight razor haircutting. They have since sought education from around the globe to become versed in many tools with the intention of being able to best serve all hair textures.
Tiff’s personal style evolved over the years as a nightlife performer and organizer in San Francisco’s queer underground club scene. Although they live a much more peaceful life outside of the salon these days, they remain an aesthetic shapeshifter and draw inspiration from many different subcultures, eras, and forms found in nature.
Outside of hairdressing, Tiff attempts to stay grounded with gardening and a consistent yoga practice. They are the guardian of two majestic, geriatric chihuahuas—Bruce Wayne and Kewpie!
Liz grew up in Los Angeles California and moved to the San Francisco Bay area where she graduated Cosmetology school in 1999.
She completed an apprenticeship and began her career at the famed Architects & Heroes Salon in San Francisco, and has since worked at a variety of top salons, notably Moxie Parlour, and Harper Paige.
Liz has worked behind the chair for the last 25 years as a color specialist, has expertise in foil highlighting, balayage/ hair painting, bleach and tone blondes, creative color and grey blending techniques.
Liz is deeply inspired by soft sun-kissed hair from early childhood, California surf culture, Japanese anime, 90’s pop culture and make up artistry. When she’s not working you can find her spending time outdoors with her rescue French Bulldog Maggie.