I highly recommend Amanda of Hair Extension Connection. After calling a number of salons in search of a colorist who works on extensions and full lace wigs, I got unexpected responses and became discouraged. I took a deep breath and made just one more call and it was to Amanda's salon. I explained the services I was looking for and she began to ask the right questions and at that moment, I knew that I was in capable hands! If you need a skilled colorist, willing to color lace wigs and extensions, Amanda is the one to go to! I went to her with my wavy textured full lace wig that's 100% human hair in a natural dark brown color and she seamlessly transformed it to the blonde-brown Hollywood worthy finished look that I requested. Outstanding work! She's welcoming, super sweet, good pricing. You'll have a pleasant salon visit and you'd be pleased with the color and style. read more

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Amazing Amanda!!! Amazing Hair, Amazing Quality, Amazing Everything. I have had my hair done in more states and wasted more money than i can bear to admit, and i ONLY say wasted bc i hadn't found AMANDA yet. Not only has this woman changed the hair game and brought such a higher standard to the industry, but she truly is a hidden gem. I have had nothing but compliments by other stylists when i go to get blowouts in NY or North County. When you impress stylists in Manhattan and they beg you for Amandas business card, you feel like a celebrity... probably bc u look like a celebrity. Meeting Amanda was such a blessing and communicating with her is not only easy and prompt, but its so fun to be in her chair lol. read more

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Amanda is Amazing. Not only is she an Amazing person and super talented at what she does she has the best personality you will ever come across. Her intentions are pure and she will tell you what she thinks without hesitation. Believe her she is an expert at what she does!! I will continue to come back for any hair needs and girl she does Make up too!! and more!! Go to her, thats all i have to say! read more

I highly recommend Amanda. She's extremely skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to wigs and toppers. She's also funny and friendly and made me feel so comfortable. I came in with a brand new topper. She dyed it to match my hair color and matched it perfectly. She also dyed my other topper for me and fixed all the clips. The clips on my old topper were broken and she couldn't believe that I was wearing it like that so she fixed it for free. She had me laughing the whole entire time. I also got to know her a lot in that two hours we spent together. She's hardworking and really cares about her customers. I highly recommend Amanda and will continue to go to her with all my hair needs. Thank you Amanda! read more

Amanda did such an amazing job! Just when I thought I would never have my hair back I met Amanda and she didn't just give me back my hair but also my confidence! I highly recommend Amanda read more

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All I can say about Amanda is WOW! I've been her client now for 11 years and can't imagine letting anyone else touch my hair. She offers a variety of hair options to suit all her clients based on their needs and goals. It's also worth mentioning that with all the other services she offers Amanda as a colorist is AMAZING! I mean spot on. There's nothing worse than getting a bad dye job and then having to pay someone again to fix it! Over the years I've found that there has been less and less integrity within the hair industry. It's been very disappointing. Despite financial hardship and affording to live in beautiful San Diego hair is one thing I definitely WONT give up! Lol. Amanda is honest,fair and a hoot to boot. I appreciate her dearly. Here's to doing it with class and sass! Nicole M read more

Amanda is gifted! She gave me a color, blow-out, extensions & a trim to blend the extensions with my natural hair. The result is extraordinary! She transformed my multi-colored, thick and curly hair into a mane of long, gorgeous hair that is back to my natural black hair color but with strands of golds highlights. There isn't a person out there who could guess that I have extensions! Amanda educates you while she works but doesn't push unnecessary products on you. I have always loved my hair, but I have never loved it THIS much! :) read more

If you are looking to have your HAIR DREAMS come true then Amanda is the your hair extension fairy godmother. The Salon has a very positive airy feeling to it,and the staff is friendly and professional, but let me tell it to you straight. "It's all about the hair!!!" which is the best for a hundred miles! The quailty puts all other salons in this area to shame, and all we ever really want is gorgeous hair. Amanda delivers on exactly what she says she will, over and over again. Quality and Conscientiously. read more

Amanda knows what she's doing with hair! You won't be disappointed when you have your hair transformed by her. She was so helpful getting me in the same day the first time I came to see her. She did a beautiful blonde with no brassiness (which very few hairstylist have been able to get right for me) and great extensions. She uses quality Bohyme hair extensions- that is the best for real looking hair. You can go to hip, cool salons, on the same street, and pay a fortune for an inexperienced stylist right out beauty school or see Amanda who has 25 years experience and get the best treatment! She is also a genuine and amazing lady! She's passionate about her work and has a heart of gold. read more

Once again Amanda has blown my mind with her talent as a hair transformer. Her skill with doing extensions, relaxer, cuts, color, and blow out has left my hair healthy, beautiful, and looking flawless. I get so many compliments on my hair thanks to her. I can not recommend Amanda's skilled hands enough. Her hair styling abilities definitely reflect decades of experience and true knowledge of hair chemistry. After years of awful hairdressers she is a God sent! I almost didn't want to give a review, because I secretly want to keep her skills all to myself! read more

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The only thing I can say is MIND BLOWN. Amanda is so skilled at what she does, I have never had anyone take the time and precision on my hair like she did. The olaplex treatment,BOMB! I can't even say how amazing this stuff is. I literally have a new head of hair with just a dye and this treatment. I'm getting my extensions later this week and I can not wait! **UPDATE** I got my extensions and I am so incredibly happy with them. She was definitely a little pricey for me but in all honesty, she is worth every single penny you have saved up for hair.. Or anything else.. Screw it all get your hair done. The amount of compliments I have received has boosted my confidence and I can not thank her enough. I have gotten my hair done all over LA and San Diego and the quality of this work is incomparable. I am going to start a go fund me to keep up with my hair expenses. read more

Amanda is awesome; she took great care of me!  I am a man, and I was recently forced to have major reconstructive surgery on my scalp, which left me badly disfigured.  I needed something to hide this problem but was unsure how to proceed.  I thought of purchasing a wig, but was hesitant about buying one; I didn't think it would look real.  After some research, I came across Hair Extension Connection and Amanda.  Amanda consulted with me and helped me to find the perfect wig in the right color.  I ended up ordering two wigs and when they came in Amanda had me come into her salon, fitted them for me and fine tuned them to my liking.  All I can say is that I am glad I found Amanda!  She is very knowledgeable in her profession, and I would highly recommend her and Hair Extension Connection.  Thanks Amanda!! read more

Amanda's expertise goes beyond Hair Extensions, she performs amazing work with hair color and highlights! she is a skilled hairstylist who met the client's needs! read more

Amanda was amazing! She found the perfect virgin hair extensions for my hair type, colored it herself to match my hair exactly, and then placed them on my head in a way that makes it look like my hair is very thick! I've been getting hair extensions for over 10 years and it's never looked this good. Thank you Amanda!! read more

I am SO HAPPY with the extensions Amanda at HEC has done for me!!! I have had them done by her twice now. She educated me on different types of hair. Some hair I have used in the past (that I thoughtt was good quality) I Have had difficulty with, and thot it was too much trouble and effort to maintain. The hair Amanda gave me was effortless, it is so Easy to maintain because of the Quality! It felt like it was my own hair. No tangling issues in the shower or out which has saved me a tremendous amount of time. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I Hope you Enjoy as much as ME!!! read more

What a wonderful place!!!! The best..from the owner to .stylists your right at home here!!! Treated like family!!! We loved. Coming here!! My wife and 2 other couples were treated better then anywhere else!! The product and time spent with each client is exceptional!!!!!!! You must come here if you really do want the. Best!! We are really glad we did!! Ten stars!!! read more

Got my hair don't by Amanda Friday, WOW is all I can say! That women knows her stuff!! I got a color service and a full head of extensions. I was almost in tears when I left I felt so good! I felt like a beautiful movie star! my hair went from being short the way down my back! Think, lutious ahhhhhh!! The salon was very nice. Rgt by cowels mt, absolutely stunning views. read more

Bright airy hair salon with easy parking. Can't beat that in PB.

HEC is amazing! I highly recommend Amanda if you are tired of wasting your time and money on hair styles that don't last or stylist who do not stay up to date on new techniques. You get more than what you pay for with Amanda and your hair will last! I travel from DC to get my hair done because I know it will get done right. If you are serious about healthy extensions, Hair Extension Connection is the salon for you! read more

Amanda is amazing. She is an artist. Constantly researching and perfecting her craft to ensure that the results are customized to the needs of each customer. So glad I found her! read more

Amanda is amazing. She is so talented and such a sweet person. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did it exactly the same. I LOVED IT. Can't wait to go back and see her again. :) :) read more

Amanda is the best at her trade, very knowledgeable. She gives a great consultation, letting you know not only her process but give you excellent feedback. The salon its self is clean and has an excellent vibe. I will definitely be going back, even if I have to drive to Pacific Beach from San Ysidro. read more

I went here when the location was in PB, now I see it's in San Carlos but I will certainly follow. I went in November with a Groupon deal because I really needed a haircut and color on a budget but, as most women, have had salon nightmares that make me apprehensive and anxious every time I go to one! Anyway, Amanda put me at ease right away. She made sure she knew what I wanted and colored my hair the perfect color and cut. I received so many compliments and was so happy that five days later I returned for a brazilian blowout. I had never gotten one before, but I absolutely love that too! It is so hard to find a fabulous salon and Amanda certainly has it. She has a ton of experience, and knows what she's doing; she's also professional, friendly, and honest. I will be back and really won't go anywhere else. read more

I went to Amanda for the first time about 10 years ago to "try something new". She had come highly recommended and I was not at all disappointed. She did an AMAZING job! Everyone loved my new look and probably would have never known it wasn't my own hair if I hadn't always felt like I needed to tell them and give her credit. I went to HEC for about a year then moved away and decided to go back to my usual look. Fast forward to 2015 and I knew where to go when I was looking for a change. I looked Amanda up and once again she wowed me with the job she did. I was leaving for a vacation so she met me at her shop at 9pm to do my hair! Who does that?!?! It turned out even better than I hoped it would be. Every time I get a compliment on my hair, I share that my secret weapon is Amanda. She not only provided great quality and service, but she also accommodated my crazy schedule. Whether you are someone who has had extensions before or if you're like me and want to try something new, do yourself a favor and visit Amanda at Hair Extension Connection. You will be so happy you did! read more

I had an amazing experience at Hair Extension Connection with Amanda. I would highly reccomend this to anyone at all. I was new to the Pacific Beach area and had pretty much picked this place randomly and it worked out better than I could have dreamed. I just went in to get my weave redone, and instead, Amanda switched me over to the Lox system. It's so much better! It actually feels like I have real hair in and I can do everything I want to with it. I would definitely pass the name of this place on, especially if you are going to see Amanda! read more

I found HEC on grouping, called and made an appointment with Amanda for the following day. I arrived at noon from El Cajon (on time). She was no where to b found. I. Called and and she said she had forgot, I agreed to wait 20 min. upon her request. After 30 min I left. She finally called at 1pm an hr later asking if I was still waiting! Are you serious! ? Needless to say this is very bad business and shows a total lack of respect for other peoples time and money(paying for parking and gas)! I left let down scrambling for someone to do my hair since today was set up around my kidsjust for this appointment ! Ugh what a letdown! So not happy! read more

Amanda is a wealth of knowledge, experience and is a wonderful person too. I was very nervous to get extensions and her calm authority on the subject steadied my nerves. She consulted with me at length prior to my eventual booking and I could not be happier with the results. I'm so glad I found her. Long tresses at last! Thank you, thank you Amanda! read more

Amanda took me from black to golden blond, she's is a great hair stylist! Shes always been on time and does not finish until the jobs done to MY satisfaction. She's always letting me know about green products that won't ruin my hair. She even follows up with me later to see how the color is taking and if I have any questions. That's great customer service! read more