I have been wanting to get my haircut for awhile; I eyed this place and popped in on a whim. Jeanine was my stylist and the whole experience exceeded my expectations! Not only did she listen to me, but she asked questions about how much effort I like to put into it daily to figure what length to cut it. She also gave me haircare tips without trying to upsell me on products sold in the salon (including the fact bang trims are only 10$! I no longer have to get them cut extra short to grow into the look I actually want!). The salon itself was clean and bright, and I appreciated the "no appointments policy". They have an easy online check-in system that I might utilize my next visit. Upon my exit, she input information into my newly created file as to what she did and my preferences in case I go to another location. Super cool! Overall, I am very happy with my refreshed hair and new knowledge on its proper care. Thank you! Pros: - inexpensive - lots of parking - friendly and talented Cons: - none really read more

i would 100% recommend coming to great clips. Not only is the place clean and tidy the staff is very nice. I had a lot of questions because I had never been there before, and they were very kind to answer all my questions straightforward. I've had bad hair experiences before where someone has cut my hair too short or didn't do what I asked for but today the lady I got her name was Alex did exactly what I wanted and even at the end when I said, can we go a little bit shorter. She was so kind enough to go a little bit shorter and still style my hair. She was very kind and very sweet and very nice to talk to. Overall I really enjoyed my experience and the prices were very affordable which in this economy is hard to find. read more

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Jeanine is so good, I appreciate my haircut and always ask for her!!!! She is very talented ‼

Outstanding haircut by Heather and overall experience today at Great clips in Encinitas. Warmly welcomed with a smile on arrival. Short wait. Heather read my style notes and confirmed what I would like today. She mostly scissor cut my hair to finger length, checked it for accuracy then touched it up. When I checked it with a comb after she sprayed some water on it I asked her of she could flatten the top a bit. She did that and checked it again. A true professional. Really great haircut and nice personality too. Some of the other locations in North county could learn a lot from Heather and how this location is managed. Thank you Heather and Great Clips. read more

Today, I had such a wonderful experience with Mandy at the Great Clips Encinitas! It was the first time Mandy washed & trimmed my hair and I am very impressed with the way it turned out. If you're looking for an excellent stylist, I highly recommend Mandy! Looking forward to seeing her the next time I need a trim. read more

Heather is not only a great person but a great stylist, 10/10 would definitely recommend

We loved Alex!!!! She did an awesome job on our 5 year olds hair! We loved her patience and energy. She just seems like a good person!!! Thanks Alex!!! read more

Worse haircut beard trim ever. They were closing early and acted like they were doing me a favor. Did it free hand and it was Awful. Never go here.... read more

Jules is amazing! I have really long hair and I was scared to cut it. It was uneven and damaged with split ends. It now looks so much fuller and my curls came back. I'm obsessed with the product she recommended "seal the deal" . Jules is so warm and so kind and definitely a woman I trust with my hair! I would definitely recommend asking for her :) read more

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Love this place and MOST stylists. HOWEVER Desiree was SO rude, she made my disabled daughter cry last friday because she couldn't move her feet while desiree was walking past her. Desiree wouldn't stop scoffing at her whenever she asked her to cut more and she said it would look bad on her. I feel terrible for her coworkers having to deal with that attitude of hers. She's also a terrible stylist so just avoid her at all costs. read more

My 16 month old went in for a bang trim... this was her second hair cut that she got here...the first one was very good! The second one... she will be laughing at this bad hair cut when she gets older! The ladies are super nice and my daughter was crying and they were very patient but this hair definitely needs to grow out. We had to wait 40 mins, it was very busy. read more

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Came in for a neck trim. Stylist who cut my hair had a middle name that was something like flowerblossom. She was very nice and did a solid job. I was in and out in 10 min on a thurs around 1:30. Would come in again for another neck cleanup. read more

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The service was okay but the haircut was pretty bad as the stylists were really aggressive and don't know how to cut hair.

Always very friendly. Great check in process. Especially happy with Heather!!! She's my favorite!!! read more

I love working at this salon. My name is Heather and i am the current manager. I have worked here for about 7 years. We have struggled so much during the pandemic and are finally seeing some staffing recovery. The employees work so very hard for our customers. We have the best clientele and have developed relationships with them and seeing their children grow they are like family. Thank you all for being strong with us throughout the last few years. Wait times are decreasing. The vibe here is amazing. If there is ever a situation that is not great please reach out to me. I would love to make it right. read more

I came here to get a short hair buzz cut and it was easing setting up an appointment and it gave me a countdown so I didn't have to sit and wait. The lady who cut me hair did a great job and was great with the clippers. The price point was good and recommend great clips. read more

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I needed to get a haircut because it was super hot these last two days and I didn't plan ahead with my normal hair stylist. Went in to get two inches off and texture my hair. You really can't complain when the haircut costs $24. Kimberly was personable and asked what I wanted done before starting. I wasn't in love with my cut but I'm not disappointed either. I needed a simple haircut. The app is way off for wait time, when I signed up it said "48 mins" and then I checked in it said "14 mins" when I showed up, I probably waited less than 10 minutes. This was around 9:45am. They do take walk-ins but there is a screen and a list of people who are "waiting" for haircuts, it's a virtual haircut line. read more

I went to get my hair cut at 9 am this morning. There timer said I had to wait 153 minutes if I signed in then. I was told only one cutter was there this morning and I should come back at 11am. I came back at 3pm and the timer said there were still 37 minutes and only 1 cutter was there so I decided to go grocery shopping. The timer was down to 36 minutes then. Apparently this pre scheduling isn't for me. Let's try hiring more than one cutter on weekends. read more

I have been a good customer at Great Clips in Encinitas for years. I cannot do the online check- in (no cel phone for texts). I just called to make an appointment and was told that they 'don't take appointments over the phone'. Person on the phone was curt and very unhelpful. Plenty of good barbers in Encinitas. Really don't need this kind of attitude on a beautiful Wed. morning. How about 'Not so great clips". read more

The app wait time did not agree with the store time. It said I had 8 minutes and the store wait time screen said there was 20 min. Also they do not check anyone in 20 min before closing. I do like the app checkin but next time I will avoid scheduling near closing time. However, when I had my haircut Jules was awesome and a sweetheart and gave me an excellent cut. Will definitely go back to her! read more

Never have I gotten so much attitude over a simple request of a haircut. Walk ins welcome? No not at all. I was told to check in online. There was not a soul waiting in the shop. Go anywhere else and avoid this place! read more

Great clips is OK, a little pricey. But their stylist Angelica is amazing. Attentive. Knows how to cut hair and very knowledgeable. I only go for her service. If she left, I wouldn't come back. There's always a long wait. read more

I had a great experience here! Jules gives the best haircuts. I've gotten a haircut from her twice now and I looked and felt beautiful after both times! I will definitely be coming back :))) read more

If I could give zero starts I would. 24 dollars is a joke for the worst fade I have ever received. And to be honest you can't even call it a fade. There is just a solid line going around my head. Wast of time and money. read more

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Jules was great! She was friendly and wanted to make sure my hair ended up the way I wanted. My dad and I would highly recommend her and Great Clips read more

This place is awesome for kids cuts and has outstanding customer service! I have been trying to get my three daughters in for haircuts at local salons but it has been extremely difficult with their activities schedules and salon availability. The check-in option worked seamlessly, and Angelica and Kimberly were extremely nice even though we showed up late, and near closing time. Even that aside, they did fantastic jobs, were very patient and kind, and meticulous with each of my daughters' haircuts. They spent extra time explaining how to care for their hair. We have spent 3 times as much at other salons and the haircuts here are MUCH better! We will not go anywhere else for kids cuts in the future! This place is truly a gem. Thank you Kimberly and Angelica! read more

The owner and manager MUST staff better. Wait times with only 2 workers are ways too long

We started off by checking in online to see what the wait time was and timing our arrival for a minimal wait. What a great time saving feature. We went on a Sunday morning and the estimated wait time online was pretty accurate so my two kids were taking almost immediately upon arrival. Lisa was super friendly towards the kids, even as my 2 year old melted down. Hair cuts look great. Some of the lowest, if not the lowest, prices in town for kids cuts. $15 for kids. Saturdays are the busiest so avoid if possible. There's even a coupon for $4 off your next haircut on your receipt (expires in 3 months) read more

Natalie and Angie... I trust them implicitly with my hair. They're great stylists. Check them out if you're around. read more

We've been bringing our 2 sons here to Heather for 3 years. She is awesome with them, very patient and she is a good stylist. Highly recommend. read more

I went into Great Clips on El Camino Real and the manager made me feel like I was asking for money and I'd never do that and she embarrassed me to no end. When I walked out after getting my hair cut I felt like crying. I felt like never going back to that one. read more

Had a five star experience from start to finish with the crew at Great Clips. Badly needed repair job on terrible cut done by another local outfit. As I'm in the business of sales need to look professional and the stylist that worked on me did a terrific job in less than twenty minutes. I found the salon to be well staffed by upbeat ladies, my wait as a walk-in was less than ten minutes and price was very reasonable compared to competition. Would highly recommend. read more

I struggle to understand why any business owner would continue to make customers wait up to 2 hours for a discount haircut and not make any adjustment in the number of hair stylists to accommodate the volume of customers. I'm just saying if 3 employees can't get the job done hire 1 or 2 more. Ridiculous! read more

The lure of a discount coupon is irresistible. I have gone to this place for a while and was glad to see that my perseverance was rewarded with a half off coupon. Half or full, this place is a great value. Today I was treated to a very fine haircut by a self proclaimed newcomer to this salon, Jenny. A very attentive and friendly woman who really knows her stuff. No get you in, get you out almost assembly line haircut here. She asked a lot of questions and did a perfect job. Our common interest are movies, so we had a nice conversation. She was heading out later to see the new Halloween. I hope that she had a good time and it was not too much of a "Hair Raising" experience. Get it?. Hair raising.....never mind. Seriously, 5 stars all around. read more

Jenny cut my boyfriends hair, and she did such a great job. She listened to what he asked for and it turned out great. She was kind and personable! Go see her if you need a haircut! read more

I didn't have to wait long which was a plus since I had no appointment. The establishment was clean and tidy. My stylist's name was Jenny and she was very friendly and knowledgable. My experience at the Encinitas Great Clips proved very positive. read more

Natalie is a rock star. She created a new style for my fine limp hair and made me feel so happy and confident. She took her time and suggested styling tips. Thank you! read more

Amazing! My first visit here was very memorable! There was a large parking lot and easy to find (located right next to Ralphs) The store was EXTREMELY clean and organized. The products are well displayed but not cluttered or overwhelming. I was greeted immediately by a cheery young lady. I had already used the app to check in online, so was aware of my 7 minute wait and it was exactly that! I left with a beautiful haircut and feeling very appreciated. This salon definitely knows how it's done! I can't wait to return! read more

Do not go to this place I took both my children for a hair cut. 15 dollars per kid Left them 20% tip and the woman was not pleased! She asked if that was for both of them in a rude way. Will never go back No wonder the place was empty read more

My almost five year old - "I loved it! That was amazing!" Literally the last time I took him to get his hair cut, he cried the entire time and we were both covered in sweat and hair by the end of it. Heather was absolutely wonderful and very skilled in keeping him distracted the entire time. Booking last minute online made the process so easy and we were able to walk right in right away. Highly recommend!! read more