Wild Orange Salon

I hope this message finds you well.
I am reaching out to inform you that I will be rearranging my schedule due to an unexpected family emergency.

Earlier this month my mother tripped, fell and broke her shoulder. Thankfully her injuries are not life threatening! Unfortunately, her injuries do require ongoing care and assistance over the next few months. As her primary caregiver, I need to prioritize her well-being and ensure that she receives the care she needs during this time.
Consequently, I will be rearranging my work schedule to accommodate. This will impact my current client schedules, and future availability. These changes will ultimately affect those of you on my waitlist. I kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility during this period of adjustment. Please trust that I am committed to minimizing any inconvenience this may cause and will make every effort to reschedule appointments in a timely manner or refer clients to other Wild Orange stylists as necessary.

I will be reaching out to everyone who has an appointment this week personally to reschedule asap.

While this unexpected turn of events will be challenging, these situations provide a unique perspective on personal and professional priorities. Forcing us to step outside our comfort zones and make important decisions. I will be taking this time to develop a more well rounded, accommodating and efficient schedule. Including a more user friendly appointment booking system.

Providing you with exceptional hair and beauty care remains a top priority for me. I love my work and I’m excited to grow with you and build up Wild Orange. Thank you for your understanding, support, and cooperation during this challenging time. I look forward to continuing our work together and appreciate your patience as I navigate these unforeseen circumstances. If you have any urgent matters or specific concerns regarding your upcoming appointments, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly so that we can address them promptly.

All My Best,
Rachel Helzer

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Happy holidays, awesome sweaters for all!

Committed to cultivating a magical vibe

A Gift for Tomorrow

Hello, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Celebrate with gift cards 💕

You can use these gift cards on all future salon services with me, Rachel Helzer, at Wild Orange Salon in Alameda. Send a digital gift card in any amount you choose to your friends, family, or yourself!

Thank you, and I can’t wait to see you again!

Cheers,
Rachel Helzer & Wild Orange Salon

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Say Hello to Gratuity Free Hourly Pricing!

Yes, this is exciting news! Beginning Friday September 1st 2023, your hair artist, Rachel Helzer, will be introducing All Inclusive, Gratuity Free, Hourly Pricing! Hourly pricing is transparent and gender neutral. No add ons, no cash discounts, no tips, no sticker shock. You are simply paying for an all inclusive hour for your hair. A one hour block of time will be $130.00.

The key to a great salon experience is communication. Before you start feeling anxious about the price of your next appointment, reach out so we can create a game plan that meets your hair needs while respecting your spending plan.
I will not be offering discounts on services, but I will always work with your budget. You do not need to explain the details to me, but if there is a specific time frame or budget we need to keep your services within I am very happy to accommodate that. Your budget may be different depending on the day, and that's alright. Accommodating your budget can look like finding lower maintenance options so you can extend the time between appointments, or exploring new options within your budget for that day so that you leave the salon looking fresh without any spending regrets.

All services are included in the hourly blocks. This means you will no longer be booking a la carte services like “haircuts”, “root touch ups” or “highlights”, they will not be listed on the new menu. The booking menu will now offer hourly options = 1 hour, 1 ½ hour, 2 hour and so on.
If you get multiple services you need multiple hours.
Here are some helpful examples of what services are suited for different blocks of time;

1 hour block of time- Haircuts. Blow Outs. Scalp massage, deep conditioning, shine glosses and refreshing toners.

1 ½ hour block of time - Long haircuts. Root touch ups with a blow dry. Haircuts with a scalp treatment or deep conditioner.

2 hour block of time - Cut + color. Longer haircuts and styling. A few foils, a deep conditioner and a blowout.

3 hour block of time - ALL Blonding and Vivid Color Starts HERE

4 hour block of time - Blonding and Vivid Color plus Haircut

5 + hours should be blocked for color changing projects. If it has been over 4 months since your last hair color service. If you have multiple color projects you want to have done in one salon visit. Please reach out to me for a consultation.

Online booking will be unavailable for 2 weeks August 18th - September 1st 2023 for schedule maintenance.
Please reach out to me via text or square messaging if you need to reschedule in the next 2 weeks. You will be able to book new future appointments in September. Pre booked services will be honored at their original prices until Wednesday November 1st.
If you'd like more information on gratuity free hourly pricing please leave me a message, I’m happy to share with you. Thank you for sharing your time with me, and I’m looking forward to spending more quality hair time with you at Wild Orange.

Kind regards and Damn Good Hair Days,
Rachel Helzer

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Happy Halloween from your friends at Wild Orange Salon! We took eco friendly all the way into our costume themes this year! Potted plant, garden gnome & mushroom 🍄!
We will be handing out candy from 5-7 ish!
Happy small business promo Monday and Happy Trick or Treating to all!

As the seasons change so do our hair, skin and scalp needs! Many of us experience more dryness in our skin, dullness in our hair, and tightening & itching on our scalp. You are not alone and there are so many wonderful in salon solutions and at home herbal remedies to help you stay soft, supple and hydrated this Fall!

This month we are kicking of our Wild Orange herb of the month club with a fruit! Introducing PUMPKIN! This magical autumn fruit is made up of alpha hydroxy acids (similar to glycolic acid and lactic acid), fruit acids that increase cell turnover and keep the skin glowing!

Pumpkins contain Biotin & B vitamins that promote hair growth by aiding in the production of keratin. The omega fatty acids in pumpkin seeds help moisturize & balance your hair and scalp.

It’s about to get spooky in here! Happy Friday peeps!

Thank you for being a part of Hair by Helzer. I would like to Thank You and Welcome You to the dream come true, WILD ORANGE.

Please stop by our Open House to celebrate this Labor Day weekend.

Helzer here, I hope this message finds you well, and feeling creative. As the world spins madly on, I just want to take a moment and thank you. I am humbled by the love and support from the Hair by Helzer family.

As most of you know in April I took the opportunity to take ownership of my Alameda home salon, and it is about time to introduce you to "Wild Orange Salon"!
PLEASE JOIN US at Wild Orange Salon for our Green Salon Open House, Sunday September 4th 2022 from 11-5pm at WILD Orange Salon Alameda, 1825 Encinal Ave. Ca. 94501.
Im excited for a little celebration, and community mingling.
Thank you for growing with me over the past 13 years in the Bay Area! Getting to know you and sharing time with you is a gift that I don't take for granted. Together, I believe, we make this world a more beautiful place.

Come see what it means to be a Green Circle Salon, recovering up to 95% of our salon waste, including hair clippings, foils and color. Enjoy some light bites, meet the team and browse our silent auction. Funds from the silent auction will be used to create a more accessible, inclusive and environmentally friendly salon. Remaining funds will be donated to the Alameda Point Collaborative.
Thank you for your continued support, Wild Orange is looking forward to more fabulous hair and a greener, more inclusive future.

Check out our event on Sunday, Sep 4, 2022.

View event details Click here for event details from Wild Orange Salon by Helzer!

Orange Salon is now ✨ Wild Orange Salon ✨and the stylists here would like to invite you to our Grand Open House Party this coming Labor Day, the first Sunday in September 🫶🧚🏼‍♂️ 9/4/22
I’m Rachel, the new owner of Wild Orange and I’m excited to be a small business owner in Alameda! I love this Island and I am so lucky to have the best team of hair stylists here with me at Wild Orange. We collaborate so well together, and we do some fabulous, unique, bad ass, classy, classic damn good hair. I’m looking forward to building Wild Orange with you all 🫶🧚🏼‍♂️
Come visit us September 4th and see what a Green Circle Certified +eco friendly+ salon is all about