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    Hair by Melissa @ Studio 514

    4.5 (8 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    I have been going to Mel for over 10 years. She is the only one who knows how to color and work with my thick long hair. I will drive just to get my hair blown out!! I followed her from her Solana Beach salon. She is worth the drive from SD. Couldn't find anyone comparable. Cafe downstairs super convenient. The studio is cozy, fun, and cute.

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    Drybar Encinitas - Front area

    Drybar Encinitas

    3.1(115 reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$

    Drybar is re-opening in Encinitas! At the Encinitas Oktoberfest event, I saw the Drybar booth and…read morereceived a complimentary blowout. I had only ever seen Drybar on social media, so I was excited to go! Drybar is located in Encinitas Village between Athleta and Revive Med Spa with tons of parking. They welcome you in and offer complimentary coffee, water, or champagne/mimosa. Fun! There's also guest wifi. As I was there for a complimentary service, I let my stylist Kristi pick what style she was going to do and she chose the Cosmo-Tai. She did a wash and then styled my hair- it took about 1.5 hours (I have long thick hair) and it turned out beautifully! My hair also smelled amazing. I would definitely consider coming to Drybar for an event- it's $59 for a one time blowout, but if I lived closer/had more events in my life the Membership seems like a good idea- $49 a month for a blowout or $95 a month for two blowouts.

    WORST Service from Manager/Receptionist. Rude,…read moreunprofessional and plain mean. As a previous review states I was also charged 3x for an appt. I was also a Barfly. I called 5x leaving messages about the extra charges and sent a message through the website. Zero return call. I had to drive to the location to speak in person. I was a weekly regular and 15 mins late to last appt. Manager rudely reprimanded me telling me she could charge me for the service since I was 15 mins late. She pointed out 10 mins is OK but not 15. I reminded her my last appt they were 1 hour late and often 15-20 mins late regularly and I don't mind or complain. I brought up the 3x chg for last appt. Her response was "Did we charge you 3x bc you were late?" Argumentative from the moment I walked in. I was shocked as was my friend. I said NO! You all were late. She proceeded to argue about the charge and said I should thank "Jesus" she didn't charge me for being 15 mins late. It was like arguing with a low class family member that felt entitled to talk down to me. She then claimed victim status since I was addressing her extreme rudeness. Someone needs to send this lady to customer service training. Alternatively, My stylist was great and felt terrible for me. She told me not to let Carrie's behavior ruin my day and that they needed me at the salon. I'm there very frequently so lots of business to lose. I purchased a package so contacted Del Mar to see if I could use them at their location. Del Mar told me they get complaints about Carrie and that location as well. Owner Caroline should find a nicer option. At one point I considered Carrie friendly but her trashy behavior shows her true colors. I would sort of get it if I didn't pay on time or tip. I tip 20% each time and purchase many on demand each week. I feel bad for anyone that has to work with this mean person.

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    Drybar Encinitas
    Drybar Encinitas
    Drybar Encinitas

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    Glamorous Hair Studio - Where beauty meets glamour*

    Glamorous Hair Studio

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    I spent $410 total (cancellation fee $50, take down $50, hair $90, partial corn rows $200, and the…read moreonly money I had left for her tip $20) on my hair today. I wish I had $700+ to get the best quality hair, a full weave, and tip 20%. Here's the Breakdown.......... $90 for 1 pack of Remy Hair - I will never buy from the place I bought from last time........ I have had good experiences with Remy in the past...... however, what I bought dried out within 1-2 weeks!! Some of it is my fault. Not all. Call me for the name of this place to avoid and more details/info re my experiences with Extensions 760-805-1728. Yvette suggested I buy my hair online next time from Boojee a few days/week before my next appt. (sometime in early May?). $50 for a cancellation fee and to reschedule a few hours later...... that's fair. $50 for Yvette to remove aka take down the corn rowns w/ sewn tracks in my head.... because it wasn't her work. $200 for Yvette to give me a Partial Weave aka approx. 1 packet of hair, except 1 piece. I ran out of money, so I could only tip her $20 today. I will have to re-pay her asap. She did an excellent job on the extensions.......... : ) The cornrows are very thin and tight, but not hurting. They are placed evenly and across the top/lower half of my head..... She placed them a little off my face, so I can wear a ponytail, headband, sides up, etc. She doesn't charge for repairs between appointments or for her takedowns. : ) Thank you Yvette!! : ) Lisa Lane

    I had a great experience with Yvette! I am bi racial and she gave me great styling and product…read moretips. She has a great demeanor and worked quickly and did an amazing job. I'm so happy to have found her and look forward to going back.

    Lesley Simon - Color & cut by Lesley

    Lesley Simon

    5.0(18 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Lesley is Amazing! I found her on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the way she colors! I…read morewanted the California Blond look and I got it! See pic below (before on the left and after is on the right). She took her time and asked lots of questions as to what I was looking for. She was knowledgeable and upfront with regards to style, color and cost. Lesley was personable and kind. I was offered snacks and drinks. Her studio was impeccable, clean and all COVID procedures were followed to the T! Look no further you found your girl! I'm so in love with my hair!

    Even though I live in Thousand Oaks, I always make the trip to San Diego just so I can have Lesley…read morecut my hair. I'm the kind of person who doesn't take time to style my hair in the mornings. I let it air dry, and then go along with my day. Lesley always knows how to cut my hair just right so that my hair looks like it is styled even though I don't do anything to it. Her attention to detail, and passion for what she does really shows in her work. One of my good friends came with me to get my hair cut, and ended up getting a foilage (not sure if I spelled that correctly). It looked so natural, she looked like a sun kissed goddess. I would definitely recommend making an appointment with Lesley Simon. She is the best!

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    Lesley Simon - Money piece blonde around face to give a brighter look.

    Money piece blonde around face to give a brighter look.

    Lesley Simon - Located in downtown Oceanside. Inside sugar on the glow.

    Located in downtown Oceanside. Inside sugar on the glow.

    Lesley Simon - Bright natural blonde

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    Bright natural blonde

    Blondes & Balayage - color and cut

    Blondes & Balayage

    4.8(17 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Emily is overconfident in her ability to do color and lacks the maturity to take criticism about…read moreclients hair. I went to Emily in May 2022 for bayalage highlights and a haircut. I have naturally curly hair and she was confident she could place the highlights to look great with my curls. After the color and cut she dried my hair straight and I told her the color looked good straight, but I would not be able to tell how I liked it until I styled my hair curly. I tipped over 20%, bought the products she suggested and scheduled my next appointment with her before I left that day. After styling my hair curly at home I realized it did not look good curly. The color placement looked like thin pieces of straw in my curls. It was not chunky bayalage highlights I asked for. I went back to see her a few weeks to show her how my hair looked curly so she could fix it at our next appointment. She was extremely rude and told me I disrespected her by coming to her salon to express my dislike for my hair. She then sent me a lengthy text and said I should find another hair stylist. I thought a long time before posting this because I understand how a poor yelp review affects a small business, but her behavior and inability to hear her customers feedback truly deserves one star.

    I have been going to Emily for about a decade now and have traveled to different locations just to…read morehave her cut my hair. She is extremely knowledgeable and will also take her time to ensure you want while also being efficient. Best stylist in San Diego.

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    Blondes & Balayage - Extensions and color before & after

    Extensions and color before & after

    Blondes & Balayage - Balayage and highlights

    Balayage and highlights

    Blondes & Balayage - Upstyling

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    Upstyling

    Hair by Melissa @ Studio 514 - hairstylists - Updated September 2026

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