I called and left a message because I'm looking for a new place and a new hairdresser. Deb was quick to respond with a date and a time she could cut and color my hair. Upon entering the little shop, I was greeted with smiles and welcomes, and some conversation. Both the staff there and the customers were very friendly. They all made you feel welcomed. I asked for a warm chocolate color and I got just that. The color was beautiful. I also had my hair shoulder length and asked for a pixie cut and I received it. My hair is very thin and I had a lot of breakage, but after the cut and color, I was very happy with it. I will be coming back to this little shop again. read more

Deborah is amazing. My daughter is biracial with very curly complicated hair and has a tender head, never had a cut before. It was time and it couldn't have been done by a better person. Not only was she amazing, it was reasonable. She was very helpful in suggestions for my daughters hair needs. My little girl loves her haircut!! And loved Deborah!! read more

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Wonderful. Going back to Deborah- she knew exactly what I needed and wasn't overpriced.

So a stylist friend recommended a particular brand to turn my dishwater blond hair BRIGHT PINK. Problem was, said stylist friend lives out of state, so I turned to the product website to find a stylist. I found Vickie @ Clip Art, and I am SO GLAD I did!!! The salon was clean and welcoming. I'm a fan of the North Park area, and there is plenty of street parking in the middle of a week day. Vickie was friendly and knowledgeable and really excited to cut off a LOT of my hair and do such a fun color. She was very open with what she was doing, and whether I was okay with it, checking length before cutting it off (before and after pics are in the gallery). She was also very attentive to my comfort level which I appreciated. I've been scalded and frozen by shampoos before. Not so with Vickie! It felt like visiting with a friend, who was also a super great stylist!! I am in LOVE with my cut and the color turned out better than I had hoped for. I cannot WAIT to go back. I have definitely found my hair pro, and I would recommend her to anyone! read more

Clip Art Salon - The before and after - Cut and Color by Vickie @ Clip Art - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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Klarissa has moved down the street to chez rouge salon if you need to contact please call or text 6198176047 read more

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First time customer. I have known Debrah for many years but have never had a haircut at her salon. I finally made an appointment and was not disappointed. She cut/trimmed my hair the way she thought it would look better. Highly recommend. read more

I think this is my new favorite hair salon. One thing that I absolutely love about it is that it's super close to my house. But most importantly, I enjoyed the quality of Vickie's work. She did a really good job with my platinum blonde, which is difficult to achieve. She was excellent! The price wasn't too high, but reflected the quality of work. Scheduling was super easy... how much more likely are you to try a new place if you could schedule online as opposed to calling them? I know that makes it way more easier for me. I sent a message and then she texted me immediately. If you like down to earth, cool vibe, with a fantastic personality stylist.. this place is for you. I am very, very happy with my hair! :) Ask for Vickie and say Hollyanne sent you! read more

Vickie where have you been?? I've been following this talented stylist for sometime and just waiting for?? Well I messaged her and she got back to me quickly just like her reviews said, impressed already. I was able to schedule an appointment the next week which NEVER happens! I'm now thinking who is plunking me?? and why was that so fast?? Clip Art Salon is a local salon located in Kensington on Adams which is a fun cut out in SD. I prefer to spend at small business shops when it's possible so this was another plus. Did I mention how very picky I am about who does my hair? Like so picky I would drive back to Fullerton to only let my cousin cut and color every 8 weeks picky! I highly recommend this talented young Lady Vickie and her partner in crime Klarissa these two clearly have a passion!! Now if this recommendation makes it harder to get an appointment than um never mind don't call!! read more

Clip Art Salon - Vickie has been on my radar for sometime not gonna lie.. And she delivered! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

First time customer here and I'm so satisfied with not only the cut and color of my hair but most importantly the customer service. At Clip Art Salon, customer satisfaction is truly guaranteed! I am a picky person but Vickie made sure that I left with what made me feel fabulous. Thank you for your time and patience. They do indeed value and appreciate first time customers and their regulars. I can definitely say that I can't wait to go back. Til next time ;) read more

Clip Art Salon - Red violet Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped into Clip Art Salon for the first time on Saturday. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Klarissa cut my hair with confidence and seemed really happy to be doing a fun a-line cut for a change. Thanks Klarissa for doing such an awesome job! I'll be back. read more

Clip Art Salon - Klarissa cut my hair, I love it! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Another rave for Queena. She gets customer service, and let you know how to get the look you want. She also style your hair as part of your cut, so take advantage and schedule your appointment on days you have a big date or going out. Definitely a plus. The salon is very clean and you get a lot of natural light in, which is great because you can see your color in the daylight, and not be surprised. Cash/check only tho. read more

Okay, so...I have been going to Tina for years. Since she was down at Graffiti's in the Mission Valley. I followed her to Kensington and then again, when she went across the street to her own store. I just love it there. Everytime I come in, its like going to see friends and chat. Except...you get a great hair cut and color at the same time. Now, I see Tina so, I know she may be hard to see cause she is in demand. But, I would definately go see her. I haven't seen the other girls...Well, I have seen Lelanie too. So, I take that back. Lelanie gives a great massage when she washes your hair. Anyway...you know how it is..when you go see someone you absolutely love, you just cannot go elsewhere. So, that is why I always stick with Tina. She did my hair for my wedding and I think she still keeps a photo of how she did it. It turned out so nice! I lived in Virginia for two years also...and sometimes, I had to fly back to San Diego just to get my hair done because I just couldn't get the color the way I wanted it and Tina is an expert in color. She runs a professional store and you will be very satisified all the way around. So, I would recommend it. read more

I came across this salon when I googled best curly hair stylists in SD. I reviewed the other yelpers pics and saw what a great job Vickie had done. I got her number and texted her, she made time for me that very day! I thought that was so cool, the appt was at 8:15 on a Friday night. I asked if that wasn't too late and she told me she leaves when the work is done. Such a great attitude to have. Now down to my cut I was SOOOOO scared to cut my hair short and get rid of my bun but she made me feel very comfortable and did a really nice job. I will mos def be going back. It was a little more than I'm used to paying for a haircut but you get what you pay for. I'm super glad I went and am thinking about dying it next time I go see her. Pay the extra $$ and go to Vickie. It's worth it! read more

I have been going to Klarissa for more than ten years. She always does an amazing job. I hardly even tell her what to do anymore, she just goes to work! So happy to have her! read more

My time in San Diego is expiring and I wish I knew Queena four years ago! Acck, instead of wasting my time at other hair salons who made me look like a lesbian, no offense. I have short hair and its more demanding to keep the style looking fresh even a week after or so. I often wait until I go back to San Francisco to see my mom's stylist because I've had horrible cuts done in San Diego at outrageous prices. *****Her biggest quality is that she understands your needs, lifestyle, and your hair! Isn't that what hair stylist should do?! You would think that these people with a license to cut would know a great deal about their clients, but I've been proven wrong so many times in the past. Anyways, Queena listens to what you want and then makes suggestions of her own, especially things that will work for you and what doesn't. It's definitely a true collaboration. On top of that, she makes it easy for you to maintain your hair and gives great pointers. She also referred me to Ulta for great hair products, (and they smell good too), unlike other salons that scam you into buying their products and rip you off. As soon as I sat down, I felt very comfortable and I knew I could trust Queena. That is a huge compliment because I've felt scared and anxious with past stylists. The next day after I had my hair styled, Queena colored my hair and did a remarkable job that complimented the cut. She actually saved my hair from years of dyeing and other hair abuse; and ultimately made it look a lot healthier. =) Anytime you have someone else doing a service on you whether its hair, nails, makeup, surgery, I believe that you should find the best that's out there, and of course what fits your budget. Queena fits this category well, and the best part is walking out of the salon feeling confident and beautiful. phew...That was a lot to say, but trust me people you have to go to her! If you're looking for someone that is particular and wants you to look your best than I highly recommend her. read more

You must go to Vickie Padilla! She's such a cool person who definitely knows what she's doing. She made me feel very welcome and comfortable at my appointment. I went in for a much needed hair cut and she did a fabulous job. My hair looked so much healthier afterwards and it was all thanks to this awesome chick. Definitely recommend getting in contact with her! I found her via instagram :) #igotlucky read more

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If you want the best bob, A-line, or asymmetrical hair cut, I highly recommend Klarissa! She is extremely talented!! I am so happy with my results. I feel so amazing and beautiful. She is also such a real, down to earth chick. You would never be disappointed! Thank you Klarissa for doing such an amazing job! My husband can't stop smiling at me text her at 619-817-6047 read more

Clip Art Salon - 14inches CHOPPED! Thank you Klarissa!! You are the best! Text her at 619-817-6047 - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Love love love this place! The ladies who work there are amazing! Vicki did my hair and she was amazing. She took her time and listened to what I wanted and also had her own ideas in the end my hair came out awesome! I knew I could trust her to just let her do her thing. I wanted my hair to be a pastel pink but after trying a few times and different ways my hair would just not lift to the light blonde that we needed to do it and that was in no way Vickis fault. We are gonna try again in 6 weeks. So our plan changed we decided to go with a purple color. It's beautiful there are so many highlights and lowlights in the purple. She took her time when cutting my hair and made sure it was even and flowed nicely. I have been to so many salons here in San Diego and this is the only one I actually plan on going back to. Can't wait to see what Vicki does next with my hair. read more

Clip Art Salon - Hair by Vicki - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by Clip Art Salon in Kensington on a whim after I decided I needed to get a haircut because my bangs were poking me in my eyes, severely impeding my driving abilities. I don't get my haircut often because honestly I haven't really had a great haircut and I've been to several different salons. I'm the kind that spins the wheel and head to where the ball lands. This time it landed on Clip Art Salon. I got lucky and caught Klarissa with an opening. Klarissa was fantabulous! She was super friendly and easy to talk to. She checked out my hair, asked me what I usually do, which is wash and go, and got me all comfy and I was ready to let her do whatever she needed to do. I love the results! My haircut was great! She cut it so I could actually style it the same way she did, not like other places where it looks good, but not friendly enough for me to emulate the same results. I definitely recommend going to Clip Art Salon. I'm filing her business card and definitely going back. Thanks Klarissa! You've changed my mind about playing the random hair salon game. read more

You must go with Vickie Padilla! She is amazing, completely changed my messed up birds near hair to beautiful healthy hair. She makes you feel relaxed and she always makes sure you get what you want. Her price is reasonable and it's right on the heart of Kensington. She's a miracle worker, yeah that's how awesome she is. Vickie Padilla! read more

Clip Art Salon - Vickie Padilla is awesome!! She made me feel so pretty with my new makeover. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I had super long hair that I had completely neglected. Vickie was able to see me the same day and listened to me when I told her what I needed. Due to medical conditions I am unable to style my hair and needed something that I could wash and go and also still be able to put up in a ponytail for simplicity's sake. She did an awesome job. (See the before and after picture!) My hair feels wonderful and that makes me feel wonderful. Thanks Vickie! read more

Clip Art Salon - Susan J.'s hair. Vickie Padilla, stylist - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

The location and salon was amazing, the songs in the background were soul sensational. I wasn't rushed out and felt very comfortable...time sure does fly by when you are having fun!! Vickie is an amazing stylist, as well a great friend, her positivity and knowledge along with passion for what she does shows in her work. great customer service and very attentive to what it is you want as suppose to what she thinks you want...AMAZING!!! read more

Last minute haircuts are not an easy feat but!! This salon was definitely on their game. They were closed but upon receipt of my call, they had a cosmologist come open up shop! Say what?! YES! Not only did Zach give us two awesome cuts, he took his time and we had a great time at the salon. This guy was an awesome conversation and truly made the experience for us. I walked away not only satisfied with my cut but super happy about both of our cuts and I will be a returning customer to this establishment. A very awesome job done. Thank you read more

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This is in huge praise of Queena. She is the best hair stylist I've been to in San Diego, hands down. If you aren't happy with your hair, you shouldn't be reading this, you should be scheduling an appointment with Queena. Right now! Initially I scheduled an appointment with Queena because I heard hair was her passion in life, her true calling. I was in the midst of a career crisis myself, and I knew that if you do what you love, you will excel at it. Queena is practicing her calling. When she works, she even makes it look effortless! Standing on her feet working on hair if fun for her! Not only has she "coached" me in hair care, but I really appreciate her professionalism. She NEVER makes you wait or juggles too many clients at once. I have left other hair stylists for these reasons. Also, I get highlights and with others I had spent half a day in a chair, but not with Queena. She somehow does a perfect job and does it in record time. Also, her prices are reasonable. You won't go broke but you do need to have cash in the bank as it's cash or check only. Save up, it's worth it. Queena, you rock! Thank you! read more

If you do make an appointment make sure to leave early. There is limited parking. I was lucky enough to find parking in front of the salon. My appointment was with Vickie who was great! She was attentive to all my needs and gave me exactly what I was looking for. I had mentioned that I have Folliculitis and she was very gentle with my scalp. She was easy to talk to and gave me some great tips. I will be making my future appointment s with her! read more

Clip Art Salon - Vickie Padilla added highlights of purple and Magenta. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Queena is "Mega Fabulous"!!!!! I love the way she cuts and styles my hair. My hair always looks great after she is done with it. She is very attentive to your style needs and always recommends a style will suit you..I've referred my mom, sister and now my son gets his hair cut there.. They all love her too! Queena definitely knows hair and I would recommend her to EVERYONE! read more

Zach did it, again! This time, I came in with a picture of a long ombre hair cut/style/color. We figured out how to use my natural color as the base, and then bleach and tone to achieve the ombre -- it's gorgeous, my hair isn't damaged, and it completely exceeded my expectations. I feel like a new woman! read more

Clip Art Salon - The base is my natural color and the ombre was achieved with bleach and tone. Thank you, Zach! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I have had pretty much every color and every style you can imagine. And I'll admit that I have been one of those people that go to super cuts ( eeek!) and for the longest time I dyed my own hair. I thought that I was saving money and looking good... NOTHING BEATS WHAT QUEENA DOES FOR MY HAIR!! I have been going to Queena for a year and a half. When my hair was long she gave me a cut that grew beautifully and when I wanted to donate my hair to locks of love she gave me a really short choppy bob that I absolutely love and get complements on all the time. Here are some things I look for in a hairdresser: 1 do they do what I ask? ( not what they want) 2 If i don't know what I want do they make good suggestions? 3 does it look good a week later? ( not only after it's been styled by the hairdresser) 4 does it grow out well ? 5 most importantly - is it affordable? Queena meets and exceeds my expectations every time I go. Queena also has a great referral program and is affordable which means I don't have to resort to box dye and cheap haircuts any more. THANK YOU QUEENA! read more

Based on yelp review I went to Queena a few months ago. The worst that could happen is that I over pd for another haircut in SD that I don't like. On the contrary, Queena's price was extremely reasonable compared to what I was paying in La Jolla. I love my cut, if you know anything about the business, you will see that she have a very good technique & skill. I plan to go back for a maintenance trim as soon as I get the time. If you are looking for a new stylist, give this place a try. read more

Long overdue! But I have to give Zach an awesome review. Not only did he color and cut my hair to exactly what I wanted and more, but he was extremely entertaining while doing so. I will definitely be back! read more

Clip Art Salon - Long overdue but Zach did an awesome job coloring my hair! I highly recommend :) - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried to make an appointment here cause I read all the hype. I called and the girl that answered told me that she could have a stylist that specialized in what I needed (bob cut) but that I needed to call back in one hour so she could confirm. Ok. So I called back and a different girl told me that the woman who specializes in that is Pretty much all the stylists. What? So she put me down. After reading these reviews I was a little weary about the nature of them. Seems a little contrived. I decided on a different salon as my intake was a lot smoother. However, it seems like an awesome place to get your style done. read more

"Leilani ROCKS! Finally someone that can cut my hair!! I am so happy that I took a chance and bought the Groupon Leilani had advertised. Going back for color and highlights. Can't wait! No more searching, no more disappointing cuts." Update: got my color and highlights and couldn't be happier! I've received so many compliments on my hair. Definitely the best cut and color I've had in a very very long time! read more

Queena, thank you for the most refreshing haircut I've had in a long time (extra hot lava!). Readers, Queena's style philosophy is great! She sends you off with a hair cut and style that you can actually manage and replicate yourself. Like she says, "Who's going to round brush their entire head every morning?" My thoughts exactly. Give me something I can work with every day, quick and easy. I loved that Queena listened to my needs, considered my lifestyle and styling habits when she gave me this cut. My new cut is so versatile and after only 3 days, I've already had several people in my office want to drag me to their stylist to copy this amazing 'do'. The pricing is also a plus. Queena again said, "I'm not going to pay for a $100 hair cut, so why should I expect any one else to?" With Queena, you get way more than what you pay for. She's great =) I will be making trips to San Diego more frequently now! read more

I went to Clip Art Salon for the very first time last month and got my haircut from Vickie Padilla. She is absolutely phenomenal. Her energy was vibrant and she gave me exactly what I wanted. Vickie clearly loves doing what she does and offered tips and help on how to help keep my look fresh. I would definitely recommend her and go back. The ambiance of the salon was relaxed and enjoyable. Other people at the salon were very friendly and welcoming. I feel like my hair got the TLC it needed! I can't wait to go back. read more

I got a haircut from a stylist that used a method I'd never seen before. She never once touched scissors--she used an electric clipper to cut my shoulder-length hair! I was VERY nervous about this when she first told me about it, but the cut turned out fine! I guess it makes sense--what does it matter if someone uses scissors or an electric cutter--it does the same thing. However, my cut is rather simple, like a bob without much layering, so if you have a more complicated cut I'm not sure how well this would work. Before coming here, I would recommend asking how the stylist will cut your hair in case you are worried about the electric clipper thing. But have a little faith, because mine turned out fine. :) read more

this another amazing review for QUEENA! I found all these reviews on yelp and decided that I had to try Queena. i went in for a trim to shape up my layers and cut off my split ends. I texted her around noon and told her I was looking for a hair cut THAT SAME NIGHT and she easily accommodated me. She works independently so it's nice being able to text the stylist directly instead of booking with a receptionist months ahead of time. I got there and she cut my hair nicely, which I expected because I wasn't looking for anything too fancy, but what REALLY earned this 5 star rating was that after she cut my hair she began to TEACH ME how to reproduce the hair style at home. I have been to tons of salons that serve me a margarita/corona/wine, do my hair, then I'm heading home clueless how to look this good again. So when Queena started teaching me how to get my hair to look like this again, I was taken aback. She's also not trying to sell any product (I am so tired of getting talked into buying hair gunk I don't need), so all you get is what you paid for: a great haircut. long story short, queena's awesome and there's a reason she's getting so much praise on yelp. read more

I love Queena! I was referred to Queena by my girlfriend Pamela. We had our hair and makeup done for another friend's wedding and Queena did an amazing job (a reasonable price, too!) Ever since then, I've been coming to see her. She always does a great job and knows what will/won't look good on you. Prices are more than I'd pay for at other places but I trust Queena completely. She's super sweet! read more

KLARISSA is unbelievable if you are looking for a colorist who is on POINT!!!!! I have jacked my hair up so many times going to other people and I always end up going back to Klarissa. If you are looking for an amazing colorist look no further!!!!!! read more

Queena is da BOMB!! She knows what she is doing so trust whatever she says. I was a bit scared when she went for my eyebrows with a razor but it only made me look like a total baller. Why can't you be closer to CV so I can stop cutting my own hair and go to you? read more

I've been a Clip Art fan since it was founded a few years ago now. I was lucky to find Leilani pretty soon after I moved to San Diego, and she has always done a FANTASTIC job on my hair! She will always work within the type of color and cut that I want, and the one time that it didn't come out right (it was a red coloring I was testing out) she let me come back to get it redone for free! She's just started doing Brazilian blowouts and I'm considering trying that out too. Kensington is a bit of a drive for me from pacific beach, but it's worth it because there's very few stylists in San Diego I trust my hair with :) Love, love, love Clip Art Salon! read more