Hair salon in Kitchener, Ontario

Balayage, blondes and cuts, done right on Lancaster Street West.

Precision cuts, dimensional colour and balayage from a team of seven stylists. Every service is priced up front, senior or intermediate stylist, so there are no surprises at the chair.

Stylist Shannon Conner in the Opal & May Hair Co. salon on Lancaster Street West
★ 5 Google rating
2 years in business
7 stylists on the team
The Opal & May Hair Co. team
7 stylists

Started by two friends who love hair

Amber and Tara met at Voila Institute in 2017 and hit it off right away. They both joined Bamboo Hair Salon in the summer of 2018, and over six years behind the chair together their friendship and their ambitions grew. At the start of 2024 they took the leap and opened Opal & May Hair Co.

The salon has since grown to a team of seven stylists, from Amber's balayage and cowboy reds to Tara's fashion colour work in pink, purple and blue. Every service is priced honestly up front, by senior or intermediate stylist, so you know roughly what to expect before you sit down.

5 stars on Google Every review the salon has received on Google is five stars, from clients who keep coming back.
Fashion colour specialists From lived-in blondes to dimensional brunettes and pink, purple or blue, our colourists build shades that suit you.
Lancaster Street West Find the salon at 283 Lancaster Street West in Kitchener.
Open Tuesday to Saturday Evening appointments Tuesday and Thursday, plus Saturday mornings, for schedules that don't leave room for a weekday afternoon.
Amber Yoworski & Tara Rivers Co-Founders, Opal & May Hair Co.

Services, priced honestly up front

Prices vary by senior or intermediate stylist, so every service is shown as a real range. Your stylist confirms the exact price before you book in.

Balayage & Babylight Bundle

A full head of balayage or babylights with toner and a blowout and/or haircut.

$240 to $270
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

Full Highlight Bundle

A full highlight with toner and a blowout and/or haircut.

$220 to $245
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

Root Touch-Up with Toner

A root touch up with toner, blowout and/or haircut.

$140 to $160
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

Women's Haircut

Includes a wash and style, finished for how you actually wear your hair.

$58 to $60
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

Men's Haircut

Men's clipper or scissor cut.

$35
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

Wash & Blowout with Curls

Wash and style with curls. Ask ahead about special-occasion pin-up styles.

$50
Senior or Intermediate Stylist

From booking to blowout

No guesswork and no surprises, whether it's your first cut here or your tenth colour appointment.

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Book your stylist

Book online any time, or call and tell us what you're after. Considering a big colour change first? Ask about a Max Blonde Consultation, credited toward the service you book.

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A real conversation first

Before anything happens, your stylist talks through what will actually work for your hair, and confirms the price.

03

Leave looking, and feeling, great

Every service finishes with a full style, so you leave ready to go, not just done.

The stylists of Opal & May

Seven stylists, each with their own specialty. Book with anyone on the team with confidence.

Amber Yoworski

Trained at Voila Institute, in the industry since 2017
Co-Founder & Stylist

Amber met Tara at Voila Institute in 2017 and the two have been cutting and colouring together ever since. She has a particular love for balayage, cowboy reds and men's cuts.

Tara Rivers

6+ years in the hair industry
Co-Founder & Colourist

Tara specializes in blondes, lived-in colour, dimensional brunettes and fashion shades like pink, purple and blue. Her favourite cut is a classic bob.

Maura MacKinnon, Senior Stylist at Opal & May Hair Co.

Maura MacKinnon

8+ years behind the chair
Senior Stylist

Maura is known for soft, lived-in blondes, full grey coverage and cuts customized to how each client actually wears their hair.

Lisa Eccles-Callaghan

20+ years in cutting, colour and treatments
Senior Stylist

Lisa started in the industry in 2001 and has a particular love for bridal hair, along with a good bob or short cut.

Shannon Conner

Trained at Bamboo Hair Salon, joined Opal & May in 2025
Stylist

A former competitive dancer, Shannon specializes in bright, beautiful blondes and brondes.

Olivia Tulk

Trained at Voila Institute, Kitchener Waterloo
Stylist

Olivia moved into hairstyling after several years in the beauty industry, and now focuses on bright blondes and lived-in colour.

Autumn Barkshire, Apprentice Stylist at Opal & May Hair Co.

Autumn Barkshire

Apprenticing at Opal & May
Apprentice Stylist

Autumn has spent the past year and a half honing her craft as an apprentice, always eager to explore new colour and cutting techniques.

Five stars, every time

5 ★★★★★ Google
★★★★★

I can't recommend Shannon enough. She is truly amazing at what she does. I found her 6 years ago for a bright lived in blonde and she absolutely exceeded my expectations! Since that day, I've always come back to her. She has such a natural eye for colour and placement, the result is the perfect blend, bright, dimensional and so effortless-looking.

Kate Enns Google review
★★★★★
“I can't say enough amazing things about Olivia at Opal and May. She does my hair as well as both of my girls', and every single time we leave, we feel so happy and taken care of. Olivia is not only incredibly talented, but she's also so kind, patient, and welcoming, especially with my daughters.”
Jodi Dawson
★★★★★
“I got my hair cut by Shannon and I'm so happy with the results. Shannon is such a sweet lady, I had a great time chatting with her during my appointment. My hair cut turned out perfect, it was exactly what I asked for. The salon was so clean and beautiful inside.”
Brooke Bee
★★★★★
“Opal & May is an awesome salon. I've been coming to Lisa for 10+ years and it's nice to see her working in such a great environment. I always look forward to my appointments.”
Tara F

Claim your spot in the chair

Book online any time, or tell us what you're after below and whether you'd like a specific stylist, and we'll get back to you to confirm a time.

or call (519) 498-7559

Find us on Lancaster Street West

Salon 283 Lancaster Street West
Kitchener, ON N2H 4V7
Hours Tuesday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed

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