Colorist · Creative · Studio Owner
Meet Syd.
The artist behind The Hair Apothecary in Bakersfield, California.
From Syd Behind the Chair
Syd (The Hair Apothecary)
Licensed Cosmetologist · Red Head & Color Specialist · Bakersfield, CA
Hi, I’m Syd! I'm the owner of The Hair Apothecary! As a Red Head and Grey coverage color specialist, I strive to create beautiful works of art on every client while also keeping the hair healthy. I specialize in redheads, coppers, vivids, and gray coverage! I’m also a huge fan of vivids, alternative color, and bold transformations. After years behind the chair, I’ve learned that great hair is about listening to you, understanding your lifestyle and goals, and creating something that makes you feel confident when you leave my chair. Whether you're looking for your perfect copper, seamless gray coverage, dimensional color, or something completely unconventional, I’m here to create it with you. My goal is to provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, get honest professional guidance, and leave feeling like you made the right choice in sitting in my chair.
Owner & Color Specialist · The Hair Apothecary
Inside The Apothecary
Behind The Chair
My Approach to Color
Listen first. Formulate for your starting canvas and undertones, never a generic swatch book. Protect the structural integrity of your hair through every step.
What I'll Always Tell You Honestly
Whether your goal can safely happen in one appointment, or if reaching it requires a multi-session plan to keep your hair healthy and strong.
What I Want You to Feel
More like yourself than when you walked in. Your hair should be an authentic expression of who you are, without feeling like you're playing a role.
Currently Obsessed With
Luminous dimensional coppers that glow with amber and gold tones in direct sunlight, and alternative high-contrast creative placements.
A Judgment-Free Chair
Box dye? Drugstore color? Grown-out roots? You will never be scolded in my chair. We take where your hair is today and build the best plan forward together.
Healthy Hair First
No shortcut is worth frying your hair cuticle. Every formulation includes bond-preserving techniques to maintain natural bounce and shine.
Chair Availability
Studio Business Hours
Appointments are scheduled individually to ensure 1-on-1 dedicated attention. Evening slots and early Saturday appointments accommodate busy work schedules.
Whether it's your first time trying vivids, a rich seasonal copper refresh, or low-maintenance gray blending, you'll get honest guidance and hair that makes you feel confident.
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* By appointment only via Vagaro.
The Studio
Studio Comforts & Offerings
Services include: Spa, Hair, Braids, Locs, and Hair Extensions.
- Free On-Site Parking
- High-Speed Wi-Fi
- Snack Bar
- Disabled Access
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming
- Strict No Kids Policy
The Hair Apothecary · Bakersfield
Come as you are. Leave more you.
Custom color, honest guidance, and healthy hair first — one client at a time.