I have always wanted to visit a head spa, and my experience at The Salty Crown with Rylee more than…read moreexceeded my expectations! I was gifted "The Mermaids Secret", and really had no idea what to expect. After a short consultation, I was educated on my hair and scalp care, and recommendations were made to my needs. Red light therapy and high frequency stimulation was followed by a series of very relaxing scalp and hair treatments, along with a head, neck, shoulder, arm, and hand massage. By the end of this session (about 2 hours), I was in complete relaxation mode. What a treat! If you are looking to be pampered, this is perfect for you. Also, if you can't figure what to get for someone who has everything, this is the perfect gift! Rylee is a gem! 10/10!!!

Very beautiful space. Allyssa is very knowledgeable about hair health and beauty. I would…read morerecommend her services and will book again.

Thank you! Elli is super sweet and I appreciate her for working it out with me!!!!!! The salon is…read morein a great location as well

I love Elli, she is so welcoming. I've had her cut my hair twice now over the last year or so. My…read morefavorite thing is how the cuts grow out so perfect. Elli really knows what she's doing & she will recommend things based on your hair specifically. She has the best products too that really work!

Okay- book Kaelyn. Like don't even think twice. She is the best in the game. She made me look so…read morebeautiful and my hair lasted for probably 12 + hours if not more without slipping or moving and I have THICK hair. My bridesmaids, my mom and mother of the groom all looked really beautiful as well. If you want QUALITY and want to know that you have a killer hairstylist booked and don't want to worry about any "what ifs" Kaelyn is your girl. She knows so many versatile styles as well even beyond the beautiful bohemian braids! My mother in law showed her a picture she wanted and Kaelyn was like "no problem I gotchu!" I so appreciated not only how comfortable she made me feel on my wedding day but also the people most important to me! She did a beautiful job.

I can't recommend Kaelyn enough! She was incredibly sweet and fun to be around, making the entire…read morewedding prep experience delightful. Her warm and bubbly personality instantly put everyone at ease. Her talent is truly unmatched. My bridesmaids, family, and I were all thrilled with our hairstyles--they were absolutely beautiful and held up perfectly throughout the day and night. She listened to our ideas and brought them to life with stunning results. If you're looking for a skilled and personable hair stylist who will make your special day even more memorable, Kaelyn is the one. Thank you for making us all look and feel so gorgeous!

DJ is an amazing human and so talented. He knows what he's doing with blondes, extensions, and of…read morecourse life advice. The vibe is immaculate, he's a total and utter king in his industry.

This is the first review I have ever left because my hair did not come close to how I wanted it. I…read morepurchased the Groupon for balayage, cut, and blow dry. Since I had box dye in my hair, he informed me it would be an extra $70 for a color correction. After getting price estimates from other salons, this seemed like a decent price for my budget. I did my research and looked over his website, Yelp reviews, etc. and the photos impressed me and led me to believe he would produce the balayage I wanted. I didn't mind the price for everything I was getting. I sent David photos of how I wanted my hair a few months before I scheduled the appointment. I have been saving up money and planning this treatment for five months which is perhaps why I'm so upset about the original results from my first appointment. When I walked in he briefly welcomed me and then immediately asked me what I wanted done. Since I've been planning this treatment for so long I had a Pinterest album of similar balayages (not to mention he already had the photo in our thread). He took one glance and got started which made me nervous but I trusted him as a professional. Throughout the treatment there was no communication regarding color, length cut, or anything like that. We sat in silence for 80% of my 3 hr. appointment. We made small talk and I asked him about after care, what he was putting in my hair, etc. He curled my hair and when I turned around and saw my hair for the first time I noticed it was WAY lighter than I expected, but I did like it. I left the salon happy. But I never curl my hair so when I saw it natural (wavy/straight), I could see how messy and amateur it looked. There were chunks reaching up to my roots and he basically dyed the bottom half of my hair a rainbow of blonde colors. NOT a balayage. I left a short review on the website and he text me shortly after with a long reply. I sent him photos of how my hair looked and the photo I originally sent him of what I wanted. He offered to fix it for free, so I went back in. Before my appointment he text me to confirm and said "Would be great if you could take down your review," but I'm glad I waited until after the second appointment to review him again. This time the communication was better, however now that a day has passed I see that my hair is still not where I want it to be since he bleached the whole bottom half and effectively made it difficult to achieve a balayage with just toner. I do understand that I did tell David I liked my hair in the salon because at that point I was fed up and wouldn't bother to have him fix it since he already comped this appointment and spent his time fixing it. Overall it looks much better now and is healthy after I cut 4 inches off (which I did to get rid of the dead bleached hair), but I am still going to get it fixed by another hair dresser. Not only that but I asked him for long layers in my hair cut but my hair is all one length. At the end of the day, if you go to David, just make sure you are clear about what you want because otherwise from what I can tell in other reviews he is a good hairdresser.

I cannot express how much I love Jorge's work and what he does to my hair to make me blonde and…read morelook like a whole new person. His work truly shows in the time that goes into the consultation to make sure I get what I want. My roots were extremely grown out, the ends were dry, and the color was brassy. Jorge did his thing and brought my hair back to life! I'm totally comfortable at this salon as I wouldn't normally go to one in downtown. They make sure the door is locked for safety reasons. Downtown is hectic for parking but there are spots across the street and nearby to park for free like I did so. It's really cute and has great lighting inside for taking pictures of your new hair! I love that they offered me a beverage for the long appointment ahead. If you're looking to go blonde, Jorge (insta: boybraids) is your go to!

I had the most incredible experience here! Everyone is so knowledgeable & fun to be around. The…read morevibe is amazing.. great music & energy! My hair turned out incredible!! Thank you

This salon is always well-maintained, and the stylists really work with their clients to make them…read morefeel their best. They have an online confirmation reminder for appointments and may call to confirm if there's no response. I've been going to Kris S. for a few years now, and she's always good about understanding what works for my hair as well as others. Recently, I scheduled a back-to-back appointment for myself and my mom, and we were able to get our hair exactly how we envisioned. Their hair care products are luxurious and worth finding parking in Little Italy for.

I've always been very particular about who I trust with my hair. A salon can have all the high-end…read morefeatures and offer every service imaginable--but without a truly exceptional stylist, it all falls short. The right stylist is someone who's not only highly skilled, but also consistent, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure. That's exactly who Nicole Alex is. Nicole has been my go-to for haircuts and color for nearly 10 years, and I can honestly say she continues to impress me with her talent and professionalism. I'll admit I'm not the easiest client--my hair is extremely coarse, thick, and often damaged, and I'm not always the most punctual. Despite these challenges, Nicole always treats every appointment with care, patience, and precision. Whether I'm coming in after weeks of being out of town or squeezing in a last-minute session, she never cuts corners . Her work is always meticulous, and the results speak for themselves. I've worked with many stylists over the years, but none have come close to the level of quality and consistency Nicole provides. If you're new to San Diego, visiting, or a local who still hasn't found that one stylist who truly checks all the boxes--look no further. Nicole Alex is the real deal. Once you sit in her chair, you'll understand why I, and so many others, continue to choose her time and time again. She's simply exceptional.

I've been a client of donetta for years and I'm always so happy with my hair. I like to change it…read moreup a lot and she gets my hair on point every time. Donetta is very knowledgeable about best cuts for your face and color for the health of your hair. The salon has really cute and has such a friendly vibe.

Absolutely one of the most talented stylists I've ever had the pleasure to meet. It doesn't matter…read moreif you know exactly what you want or if you 'allow" her talents to take the reins, you will be happy with the results. Donetta had taken the time to hear my ideas and proceeded to create a beautiful reflection of myself that I didn't know was there. I'm repeating myself, but you won't be disappointed.

Steven and his team are absolutely brilliant! He took my brassy blonde hair with a mix of white and…read moresalt and pepper roots to a gorgeous ash blonde/platinum shade with light baby blonde highlights. I left the salon feeling 20 years younger! I received so many compliments from family and friends. Steven is truly an artist! I cannot recommend him enough!!!!! He is the BEST!

I can't recommend Steven and his team enough! From the consultation to my appointment, everyone was…read moreso kind, welcoming, and attentive. Steven worked absolute magic on my hair--color correction I know is not an easy task but it turned out even better than I imagined, and I couldn't be happier with the results! My hair stayed healthy throughout the process. It looks and feels amazing! As a stay-at-home mom, I don't get much time to myself, so this appointment was exactly the pampering I had been dreaming of. Thank you, Steven and all the sweet ladies who also worked on my hair!! Already booked my next appointment and can't wait to be back.

She's amazing! I just love how my hair is under her expert hands. To have curly hair and find…read moresomeone that knows how to work it, it's awesome!

Despite all the positive reviews, unfortunately I had a very bad experience going to this salon. I…read moremade a free consultation appointment with Kayla a week prior to the actual appointment regarding hair coloring. During the consultation, she told me that my blonde highlights got darker because of "mineral buildups" in my hair from hard water, and she recommended to do a "CPR treatment" following by applying a toner to bring back the blond color (which highlights got darker and more yellow over time). She said that this treatment plan would make my highlights lighter and blonder again. I made the actual appointment, when the proposed treatment was done. After 30 minutes of sitting under the heat with the treatment applied, she washed out the "CPR treatment" 3 times!!!, scrubbing my scalp and later she told me (when I had the skin reaction) that she used a PH 9 shampoo, which is apparently (I'm reading now about it) harsh, and is disruptive to the hair and scalp. Then, she applied the toner, then a leave-in conditioner, that needed to be washed out due to some skin reaction. When she was working on washing it out, she scrubbed my scalp so viguorusly, that I screamed from pain to stop her doing it so harshly. Later in the afternoon, I started to feel an inflammatory type of severe pain on the back of my scalp. It got worse since yesterday and I don't know what really happened to my scalp, skin, tissue, or nerve, but whatever injury happened, it is extremely painful. Regarding the result of the treatment, nothing that promised was achieved, my hair feels like it got a little darker and making my highlights blonder didn't happen. Kayla told me after drying my hair that she was surprised that her treatment plan didn't work on my hair. What is much worse than not achieving the promised result is the severe pain on the back of my scalp.