I'm satisfied with the highlights Maria does for me. Maria is nice to talk to and a good listener. Today there was a special for partial highlights that was 69.99. I also get email offers and they have a program where you collect points for each service and you get a discount after so many services. The place is nice inside and it's easy to park in the lot outside. read more

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My first review of this Fantastic Sams was I think my coming out of isolation. However that review holds up well -- what you get depends on who you get. Being a man I of course am not organized enough to find someone I like and track her down for subsequent visits. You probably ought to do that if you care about it much. Today I just looked like I was coming out of a cave. My caregiver whacked away with both scissors and buzzer, using techniques never before seen that involved ear trauma. When she was done it looked ok. As Dylan said, next time I see her, I better run. But I have had many nice experiences here. Two customers were African-Americans, one male, receiving intricate hair designs. I did not catch the stylist's name but thought it worth saying such service is available. read more

I would give a negative star if I could. The rudest establishment in entire San Diego would be an under statement. Very temperamental, moody, rude. I will NEVER go back there again. Not sure if all staff were rude but the one that I spoke to was extremely rude. I wanted to ask about their service, cut color highlight but she dismissed me rudely & said I need appointment to just ask a 2 minutes question. Mind you, she wasn't busy, wasn't with another customer, nothing. Just seated at the reception desk & refused to even say hi to me. This sign is USELESS. They don't even have time to say hi, smile or answer your simple question. read more

Fantastic Sams - Sign says walk ins welcome. Really? You don't even say hi. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

The manager was vaping while I was there. I gave my stylist a chance to cut and dye my hair. No one talked to her so I felt bad. She did an 'okay' job but got hair dye all over my hairline and then informs me they don't have remover for it. No one communicated in that place. I got what I paid for I guess. Low quality. read more

This was my first time getting my hair professionally done, and it was the best I could ask for! I was nervous going in, but Hazil helped me ease my worries and finished coloring my hair with the color I have dreamed of. Everyone working here had such a welcoming attitude and it was a great experience. Hazil is the best and she did sooo well on my hair! I love it and I totally recommend asking for her as well. read more

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I moved to SD 4 years ago and one thing I was nervous about was finding a good place for my haircuts. Lots of trial and error until I found Fantastic Sam's. The whole staff is super friendly and it's a great environment. As a guy, the price is very fair, I had been charged a lot more for a lot less service at other places. Shoutout to Maria, she is the best! I always go see her and get a perfect cut, but you no matter who you see you'll get great service. I also get my hair mud here and they have a great product for it. read more

I called last minute on a Friday Desiree fit me in for a much needed haircut and blow out. She was very sweet and gentle, but best of all she did an amazing job . She was very knowledgeable about products to repair damaged hair . I definitely recommend her. I plan on scheduling color with her soon . I was bummed about having to cut my hair short because it was so damaged but she made it look so pretty which boosted my confidence about having short hair read more

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Today I called Fantastic Sams in San Carlos to see if they now took reservations and how much the cut would cost now we're past the pandemic. Maria was helpful. She said she could take a reservation, the cuts now cost $30, and that included a shampoo and conditioner. It turns out that Maria was also my stylist. She was terrific. I brought in a couple of pictures and she chose the one that would look best on me. She made sure I was OK with. how much she was going to cut off. Did a great job. My hair looks awesome. I love how she layered my hair, especially the sides. Thanks, Maria. read more

I've been here for a regular cut a few times and have been very pleased with my haircuts and the service. Maria is the best! I keep coming back to her every time and will continue to do so! Highly recommend Maria! read more

They were very rude and did not have good customer service. The haircut was also unsatisfactory! Do not recommend!

Thank you Fantastic Sam's for the very nice haircut you gave me. Stopped in on an early evening and was nicely greeted when I walked in. There was no wait so I was escorted to the back right after they put my info into the system. The stylist who cut my hair did just the way I like it with a short number #2 on the sides and back and about a 3/4 inch off the top. She was easy on my scalp and efficient. I asked for my shampoo after my cut given I like to wash all the loose cut hairs out of my scalp. Why does it feel so nice when someone else shampoos you hair? Thank you for making me looks so perdy Fantastic Sam's! read more

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I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I was at this particular Fantastic Sam's. First of all the stylist was 10 minutes late. Next it took her more time to get her materials together so she's already 15 minutes into my time. I went in for a keratin treatment but then when I finally got in her chair,she accused me of not putting in the service booked online, even though the other stylist told her what I was getting. She rechecked and told me that she didn't have the express keratin product. She said all she had was the more expensive one. She more of my time calling around to different salons to see if they the product. Some did have it, but we're already booked up. So when I asked her to go ahead and put the other one in she refused and said that I was out of time because the treatment would take over two hours And she already had other showing up. I would not ever recommend this particular salon again. read more

I keep telling myself I won't go back. They over charged me and they also gave a terrible haircut.

I booked an appt for today at 9:00am with Hazil, I booked via google. My sister booked an apt with Hazil on the Fantastic Sam's website. We show up to the appointment this morning on the dot. There was a staff member inside just staring at us from inside. The door was locked and The hours are not posted on the storefront. Come to find out they don't open until 10am. I don't understand why online we could book an appt. Outside office hours. read more

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In my 76 years I've never had a worst experience getting my hair cut! What happened to the qualified hair cutters that were there just a couple months ago? read more

I'd like to say that the manager was more then willing to work with me. She was very sympathetic, courteous, and professional regarding the entire situation. I was refunded and even offered some deep conditioning repair treatments. It's highly unlikely that I'll return but the offer was nice. read more

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Got a haircut there today and was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews but thought I'd give it shot. I made an appointment online which was very easy. I was pleasantly greeted at the door when I arrived. She knew my name as if she were waiting for me. My 888.642.6431ing reception duties. Even so she was very detailed in every phase of my haircut and in the end, the best haircut I've gotten in a while. Thank you. read more

If your looking for a normal trim you might be okey 50/50 but if you want anything else don't come here. I came for a normal trim and idk how they messed up my hair they where not in a hurry because I was the only one there with an appointment so you've been warned. read more

Huge THANK YOU to manager Kristin at SuperCuts for going above and beyond! She not only gave my mom a terrific haircut, but called me to pick up my mom when she was done. I felt safe leaving my mom there during her haircut while doing some nearby errands! SuperCuts was the third place I called to make sure I could be called when my mom was done, but they should have been the first! Unfortunately Fantastic Sams would not call me. read more

Maria did a great job with my combover! Recommend!! Definitely coming back again !! Thank you read more

Hazil does the best job that's the only person I will ever go to. Try to not fall asleep when she's shampoo and conditioning, the best feeling ever!!!! read more

Got my hair cut today by Darlene. Love, love love it. She was so nice and really listened. Would recommend her, I will certainly be using her again. read more

I needed a major pandemic haircut but my regular barber wasn't able to accommodate me. I was in the area and saw this fantastic sams and just wanted to see if they accepted walk-ins. There were no signs mentioning this and I couldn't find information on their website so in I went. I left without that knowledge because nobody was there to greet me, even after standing for seriously one minute. The store wasn't empty. There were five people inside, a stylist cutting hair, the recipient of the haircut, a lady getting her hair dried, and two women talking about ones hair color. It didn't seem so hectic that one of these people could've taken a few seconds to say "we'll be right with you". The stylist had her back turned and didn't see me, but I know the women discussing hair color could see me (I'm not difficult to spot) and I'm assuming one was a stylist as well. Why only have one stylist with four customers to service? Again, it doesn't take a lot of time to say "we'll be right with you" or even "sorry, appointments only". I worked retail customer service for years, I know from experience. Instead, this group left me wanting a still much needed pandemic haircut. Tl;dr: customer service needs to be worked on at this establishment. Greet customers nicely if even to tell them they can't accommodate haircuts at that time. read more

I'm really sad to be leaving a review like this because my whole family has been going for about a year to this plan to get our haircuts here since everyone has always been so nice. Darlene is honestly the only person I can genuinely say is kind and offers quality service there now based off my last experience! The boys of my family usually get their hair cut with Hazil so my mom had my husband call in and make an appointment for both my younger brothers to have their haircut by her. He confirmed it was for two boys and she showed up. Once she was there hazil took one of the boys and another older lady tried taking my other brother. As I stated above we really like the way hazil cuts the boys hair so we don't really want anyone else doing it. My mom kindly declined and said she didn't want her to cut my brothers hair and would rather hazil do it. Immediately the older lady got snarky and rude with her because she didn't want her to cut it. She was trying to insist my mom have my brother cut his hair with her but my mom declined again and said she would wait for hazil. Hazil said at first she would take my brother but then says she was too booked which was confusing considering my husband booked for both the boys. Hazil then stated the booking was apparently only made for one of the boys and my mom could come back later for the other boy. So my mom said that was fine. I guess hazil didn't like that response because she then got rude with my mom as well and stated she would not be able to cut my brothers hair as she was booked for the next couple of days and if she wanted his hair cut he would have to go with the older woman. She didn't even check her bookings when making these comments so I'm not sure how she knew how booked she was if she previously said she wasn't. My mom ended up walking out and not getting either of the boys haircut there because this was a horrible experience for her. I've never had a bad experience with hazil but after this I don't think we'll ever be coming back. If we happen to come back it will only be for Darlene as she always listens to my needs and is kind when we come in! read more

Sad to report this Fantastic Sam At Navajo I make an appointment for 2 pm today, The lady that help me seem friendly, I had an appointment for the 10 foils promotion she put me under the Fan/Dryer for 15 minutes and Stop then she check the foil like 30 min later then she said you need longer time ,! I saw her doing 2 more peoples hair the first one hair washed, hair cut and braided her hair. the second come in at 3:20 she wash the hair , hair cut them blow dryer and I'm still seating with my foils and she touch up my roots! She finish at almost 4 pm My hair and scalp burns my scalp is burning , she burn my hair with the foils with bleach Over processed. And my scalp forehead stain and burn around my face red/ dark from the chemical. im Gonna call the manager first thing in the morning. Very disappointed I told her I dont like my hair it's burn breaking falling and she told me it's normal do not touch or pull the hair. The color is light white/ no color. She told me they closing I would need to come back on Wednesday when she's there!!!! Terrible service and terrible hair., my whole hair line around my face is black and red burns from the color, and chemical and the bleach from highlights white, and bur hair breaks and frizzy . Terrible read more

I lost the ladies business card (sorry), but she was in my book very good she listened too what I wanted, and she delivered, cant ask for more. I'll be back. Thanks for a good haircut! read more

I had a appointment this morning with Hazil... and she was amazing had an overall great experience with an even better haircut! Thank you so much for taking care of me I will return again! read more

I have been coming here to see Nicole Williams for years and wouldn't go anywhere else. She is amazing she cutes, color, and styles my hair. I like to look a certain way and she is so great with listening to my demands and making it happen. I currently have to go in every couple weeks because I have purple and it needs to be touched up regularly. All the ladies are welcoming and really nice I have conversations with all of them they are great. I also buy T tree mint and lavender shampoo and conditioner with a color protecting hair treatment from their fantastic collection. read more

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Service is terrible after that quarantine and opening back up. They messed up my appointment after I confirmed over the phone. I was told I only could only used my groupon on my phone and not that printed version. It says on the printed version I have two options... You can't even make an appointment until a week before you want it. and then nothing may not be available . No wonder the stylist that I used to go to is no longer there. Very disorganized ..I gave them many chances and no more! I do no recommend unless you want poor customer service. Time to find a new stylist read more

Nikki (Nicole) is great she really know show to cut curly hair! She has cut both my hair and my daughters hair. She listens and gives her opinion, which I am grateful for since I know nothing about cutting hair let alone curly hair. Aside from great cuts she is super sweet and caring, she makes you feel welcomed when you walk through the door! read more

It was just ok. Walked in, got service right away. Signage is a bit challenging, it's tucked away amidst construction. Got a shampoo and a trim, nothing special. They got the job done read more

Came in for a cut and color appointment with Maria.. she did such an amazing job and I couldn't be more happy with the results. She's extremely friendly, professional and she really listens to you & what you want! I showed her photos and she took the time to explain the process and do what she can with my hair. I am happy with my hair and definitely would recommend her, thank you Maria! read more

What a great experience I had...and on Mother's Day to boot. I found the salon was open and I was able to get in...Mandy was warm and gracious and did she ever do a great job! I had specific instructions and she got it. Plus she gave me lots of tips and information. She has a very caring way about her and read more

Maria is literally amazing, shes so kind and professional, I recommend going to her for quality treatment. Loved my cut and color.

Came in for a haircut Maria took care of me. EXCELLENT customer service and very happy with the way my hair came out!

No greeting when I arrived Not enough staff After I was there 10min they asked if I had been checked in.....no Then took next gentleman that just walked in Been here 1/2 hour Poor customer service read more

Sophie did a phenomenal job on my hair cut and style. I got a short A-line with part of the back shaved. I feel and look like a new person!!! Please give her a generous tip, as i did, since she is clearly "fantastic" at her job and takes the time to really do a great job! read more

I would wait awhile just waited for hour after our appointment to be told family of 5 in front of me. Going else where till they get it figured out. read more

I would give this place a higher rating except for at first I was kind of turned off. I asked the stylist if she could detangle my hair first and she acted like she's never been asked that before nor done it before. She took a look at the knot and immediately seemed very overwhelmed. It only ended up taking her 10 minutes to get it out and kept asking me what happened for my hair to get like that. She's a stylist. I'm sure she's seen hair much worse. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the cut and length though. read more

The hairdresser was not at all passionate about cutting hair. I brought my mom in to have her hair cut and the hairdresser was very rude. This place is great for people who don't mind not being asked how your doing or be told to have a great day. I expected better from Fantastic Sams. read more