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    4.8 (255 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    Applying hair extensions

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    Color only

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    Book with Karaline Nichole! Partial Highlight.
    Kristin J.

    I am so happy that Karaline Nichole is at this salon!! I used to go to her when I lived in the East Bay Area up near San Francisco. I was so bummed to not have my hair done by her when I moved to San Diego. Then to my happy surprise, she moved to San Diego and started working at Cut! Cut has gained a rockstar. I am always so in love when Karaline does my hair. She is truly kind and makes you feel beautiful. She really listens to what you want and delivers above and beyond. My hair feels so healthy after I get a cut with Karaline. I was just stopped by a woman the other day asking if my hair color was natural and I said "Nope! Partial highlight by Karaline at the salon Cut in downtown." She was shocked because it looks so natural. I am happy every time I leave Cut. The women at the front desk are so polite, greet you right away and say goodbye when you leave. You are offered a beverage during your appointment which is such a nice gesture. The stylists are so sweet to each other and when they are passing by they stop and compliment each others work. I love the art that they have around the salon. The parking is street parking and metered parking. I usually go on Wednesday mornings and have no trouble at all finding a parking spot out front. Once you are through the doors you go up some stairs and it is on your left. Gorgeous salon, kind employees, I can't recommend Karaline Nichole enough!

    Amazing hair cut by Raphael
    Stephanie A.

    Have to say hands down the best experience I have ever had at a new place this year, yet alone a new hair salon. Need to start of by saying how easy it was to schedule an appointment, after a lot of searching for a new hair goddess I was able to find this place. It was simple to schedule as I went online you pick a date and they give you so many options of who's available that day and times... no need to be clicking back and fourth. Convenient location, plenty of parking metered and non metered. Was greeted by two wonderful ladies in the front who took my temp and asked if I wanted something to drink. Then they gave me a robe and they have the cutest little coat closet . I made an appointment with Raphael who was the most polite and outgoing owner I have came across. He was able to talk me out of bangs which was a good thing before I looked like a cartoon character, and was able to help me choose a style that suits my face. He was able to show me some ropes of how to style my hair and have fun with it. Let me tell you I didn't find a hair goddess but definitely found a hair god. I am so glad I gave this place a chance and the views that this location has ....amazing! When I was done with my appointment I was checked out by his daughter which she was just the sweetest just like her dad and everyone I came across at CUT. Definitely this is the place to go for amazing hair and will be going back!!!

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    Jaclyn E.

    I can't give this place enough accolades! The salon was located in an ideal part of town - plenty of street parking available if you want to drive - also centrally located if you are up for a walk! The salon is spacious and very clean! They were super welcoming upon my arrival and although I was early- they were able to see me right away! Natalie Hornyak cut my hair and she was amazing - aside from being the sweetest and easiest to talk to she knew her stuff! I have thick Jewish hair and she navigated through it like a champion! After my hair was perfectly cut she styled it just right for me. I would recommend her to everyone she really listens to what you want and is not going to chop your hair off. If you're looking for a pro request Natalie - she's affordable and great!! You can book online which is also a great benefit

    My brassy hair (another salon) fixed by Guy. He's a great listener. You won't be disappointed.
    Virgen S.

    I've been in San Diego for 2 years and have struggled with finding the right place for my hair. I had recently had my hair done at a different salon and needed a fix and fast! I searched and searched and damn near internet stalked him. Guy has a great fan base and his reviews on social media do not lie. I went in with a brassy balayage and came out a winner 3 hours later. He's easy to talk to and after expressing my desire to go GrayHe also checked in on me a couple of days later to see how my color was coming along! The salon is inviting and friendly. They make fresh coffee and the shampoo chairs are the best I've sat in. Parking wasn't an issue (meter). They also carry Oribe products (the dry hair shampoo is awesome!)

    Melanie C.

    I did alot of research, being new to the san diego area, and I came across this hair salon THE CUT on yelp, and read a lot of good reviews for this certain hair stylist, (Thu Nguyen) her reviews had a lot to do with the Ombre hair style. I waited for about 3 weeks to get my hair done with Thu Nguyen, she was always booked, the day finally came, my hair was chopped to my shoulder blades, and then was Ombre Bleached. The process took 6 1/2 hrs for the lift and cut, the end result was a shocking dull gray sandy color. I was very unhappy. Thu knew i was unhappy when she saw the look of horror on my face when I finally saw my hair. Thu mentioned I would have to come back to get it lifted more, but this was the best she could do at this point. I asked why was it so gray instead of blond and she said the the toner was put in my hair to pull out the bronze/orange color from the original dark brown color of my hair. However, the toner actually turned my hair silver old lady gray (literally). Thu's next available appointment would be a month from now that day, but then she said she could probably get me in in two weeks. I was so frustrated, disappointed, and embarrassed with the end result. In addition, I was caught off guard by the price, considering I was walking out with almost all gray hair. $250 Ombre Full Head Long Hair (hair cut to just below shoulders.) In the end, $50 Toner (which turned my hair gray) and a haircut for an additional cost. If I wouldn't have complained the next day, this hair stylist would have been fine with this being the end result. That was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I returned home and explained the situation to my fiance who became very upset. He decided to write a negative review on Yelp for the business. I texted Thu the next day upset, she got me in the same day to fix my hair situation. She said she would wash out the toner, and if I was still unhappy with the Ombre look, then she would lift and bleach my hair again. She mentioned it would usually cost more, but she was doing this for free as a "favor" to make me happy. The Ombre style I payed for which was improperly done wasn't completed bleached, just partially. I would have had to come back for another visit for my hair to be finished for an additional price. Three hours later, my hair was lifted and finally looked a lot better. While I was there, for the second day, the owner/manager as well as the stylist confronted me about a negative review that was posted on Yelp. They essentially bullied me in front of other patrons because "it could hurt our business." However, you did fail to provide the service I asked for. Overall, I felt like I was bullied and singled out in public for for complaining about how my hair turned out horribly gray, and for not being aware of the process of the Ombre. I understand the process, but not for the price they charged at this business. Paying such a high price, I expect the stylist to know what they are doing, and I also expect professional quality after 6 and 1/2 hours plus an additional 3 hrs the following day; neither of which I received on this visit. To the manager/owner and employees: a yelp review in regard to the service received is a valid right, especially if you didn't come through with the services I paid for AND blamed ME for wanting it done properly?I urge you to take another look at your training process.

    Cut & color by Yvette. #RadAndAmazing
    Sabrina K.

    This review is for stylist, Yvette B. A girl's worst nightmare is losing her beloved Hairstylist... and it happened to me a little over a year ago when my girl retired after she had her second baby.... NOOOOO!!! I'm so selfish! What am I supposed to do now?!?! Enter, Yvette. Yvette was recommended to me by a friend and after leaving her chair after our first appointment, a new bond had been made. Such a fun and sweet gal working in a spacious, cute salon. Yvette was very receptive of what I wanted done. We did an ombre and a cut. She made my hair sassy, to match my personality. The appointment setting was very easy. Their appointment system would send me confirmations & reminders via text message. I'm really in love with how my hair has been looking after each appointment and so thankful that I am in hands I trust.

    My overdue photo of my BLONDE dream come true ;)
    Angela S.

    Fab-u-lous Salon! It's been almost 2 years since I moved and NOW I finally found a salon that I really liked, and best of all a hairstylist I trust! Thu is now my go-to-hair girl :) So0o0o I've been wanting to go blonde for a few years, but I was hesitant to try it out because I'm Asian. My new blonde look is fantastic and my hair still has its 'integrity' which Thu was sincerely concerned throughout the whole time which I really appreciated because... c'mon who wants straw, ugly hair? Right then and there, she earned my immediate trust and she was definitely a pro. Thu dyed my hair the perfect blonde for ME, lightened my eye brows and she even fixed my previous hair cut - she definitely exceeded my expectations! To top it off, when I visited my family and friends- they couldn't believe how great it looked! Not only that, everywhere I go people think I'm a mix ethnicity LoL... because the blonde looks natural and that fabulous! Hmm.. this reminds me I need to update my yelp profile pic with my new hair ;p I absolutely lo0o0ve my new look and I feel fabulous! That weekend I went out to find out that blondes really do have more fun ;) Thank you so0o much Thu for making my blonde-dream-come-true!!!

    Cut and red ombré done by Elena
    Natasha M.

    I always come in to see Elena for a cut and color. She has been doing a red ombré on me since June 2014, but I've been seeing her for years! I love the way she works in the red so it blends in nicely with my dark hair. It's nice also because she always gives her input on your ideas you have for your hair. The salon itself is nice (they offer drinks and has a good ambiance) and is in a good location (easy access from the freeway). Not to mention when you get your hair washed you get a little view of downtown SD. The owner has the chair next to Elena and he is always super nice too!

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