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    Hera The Salon

    4.8 (94 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Applying hair extensions

    Bridal hair services

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    Annie P.

    If you're looking to get your hair re-vamped, look no further!! These ladies at Hera know exactly what they are doing! I live in Chicago, but originally from SoCal & I travel to Hera's to get my hair done by Kass. I am a flight attendant so I make sure to have a layover in San Diego and I get my hair done. Kass has the magic touch and I'm soo glad I found her! I always get scared when trying a new salon because not everyone can lighten a brunette without damaging their hair. My spouse is military so we move often & I have had some horrible detrimental experiences with my hair literally being damaged from trying new salons. I will continue to travel to San Diego to get my hair done by Kass, she is the bayalage master!!!!

    Candice G.

    I've been seeing Jessica for the last few years after my previous hairdresser retired, and I'm so thankful I found her! I went through a couple of stylists before finding Jessica, and none compare. She's not only amazing at what she does, but also has such a warm, kind, and funny personality. She really listens to what I want, is always attentive to the details, and I leave every appointment feeling so happy--and my hair looks AMAZING! The salon itself is so clean and pretty I'll always recommend Jessica and Hera the Salon to my family amd friends.

    Kaloni S.

    From the moment you walk into this salon, you feel welcomed. The staff are all so sweet and greet you with a big smile. You can tell everyone truly enjoys working here. The salon itself also has a really cute vibe! I was looking for a curly hair stylist (which is honestly quite the struggle) but I was lucky enough to have found my hairstylist Lola (her IG @thelolaheffect). She is AMAZING!!! Aside from being one of the sweetest humans I've ever met, she listens to exactly what you want, and definitely delivers. She is so talented at what she does! I definitely recommend checking her out if you're in need of a curly hairstylist!

    curly cut and style

    Lola is the BEST curly hair stylist, she's the only one I trust with my hair! She is sooo friendly and easy to talk to, and she really understands what you are looking for. I leave each appointment feeling confident, happy, and with bouncy curls. The shop is so cute and comfortable. Plus, it's located in a center with plenty of free parking. 10/10 recommend this shop and Lola!

    Holly R.

    Absolutely love this salon!!!!! It is so clean and beautifully decorated! The people in the front are always so nice and they're so prompt with their appointments!!! Out of all of the stylists there, JESSICA is the best and my favorite!!! The first time she colored, styled, and cut my hair I WAS HOOKED!!!! 15 years later, I'm still a loyal and regular customer and will only ever see JESSICA!!! She never fails to make my wishes come true and it always comes out stunning!!!! Attached are some pictures of the different colors we've done throughout the years!!! Obviously I recommend this salon because it's so beautiful but I would follow Jessica wherever she goes!!! Follow her on Instagram @jessyjay_hair

    Vicki L.

    Even though there was confusion at the beginning. I enjoyed the service that I received at Hera. Jessica is very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I am happy with my new look and change. It's a very peaceful salon and nice layout. Parking is easy too!

    I have curls!
    Sheila C.

    I was able to get an appt w my son's stylist Lola very quickly! I hadn't had my hair cut professionally in a VERY long time (years!) so Lola had some work to do:). I bring my son to Lola bc she does a wonderful job w his long curly hair. I started to get curly hair (Praise God) recently and Lola helped me SO much! She knew how to cut and style my hair so that my curls could FINALLY be unleashed! I am ecstatic with the results! I knew Lola had been doing an excellent job with my son so I fully relinquished control to her and let her do her thing! My hair looks fuller and curlier! I highly recommend giving Lola a try for your curly hair!

    Elizabeth G.

    this salon is the best salon I have been to. Owners are amazing people and hair stylists there all do amazing work as well! However, I want to shine the light to some specific who is so special to me and have put my trust in her since 2015. SIERRA!!! you are M A G I C what an ARTIST! She has never failed me and has continued to amaze me with each hair choice. Trust me when I say she will make you feel GORGEOUS! I trust her blindly with my hair and don't see myself going to anyone else but her. I'm attaching a few pictures to demonstrate her RANGE. ugh she's amazing! give her a chance if you haven't already!! she will blow your mind and her sense of humor is a MAJOR plus. love this chica Find her on IG and give her a follow! @balayagegod

    Emma R.

    Lola H. is the best!! She is the only person I would trust to dye my hair; copper color can be so difficult to get right but Lola makes it perfect every single time. I get soooo many compliments on my hair and everyone thinks it is my natural color. She is super friendly and easy to talk to, and helps me figure out which hair cut best matches my specific face shape and bone structure, so I always leave feeling confident and gorgeous. Cannot recommend her enough!!

    I have been loyal to Lola for over two years! She also did my sons blue hair
    Jessica M.

    Lola is fantastic. Loyal to her for 2 yrs. Always fantastic for my red hair and last appointment she made the time to do my son's hair and it was so much fun for us she is not only the one hairstylist I trust and connect with but someone I consider a friend,So two in one !

    Kelly G.

    Sierra has been my hair stylist for a decade and I wouldn't go anywhere else! I would actually fly from SF down to SD to see her before I moved back. Her work is amazing, the color is always vibrant and my hair is healthy, even dying it all the time. I get so many compliments after it's done and for weeks after. Sierra is also great to sit in the chair for, she's easy to talk to while you're getting worked on and she listens to what you want while giving realistic expectations. Cannot recommend her enough.

    Balayage by Sierra
    Marisa M.

    Hera is a beautiful salon and my experience was lovely. The stylists are all friendly and helpful, and it's clean and clearly well taken care of in there. I see Sierra for balayage and she is a miracle worker! So happy that she was able to make me a full fledged blonde, in a style exactly as we discussed. There is plenty of space for all of the stylists & clients and I felt super well taken care of even on a busy Saturday.

    My recent color that I love by Julia :)
    Kimberly E.

    I'm in love with this salon. The esthetic is amazing but the hairdressers as well. I have been seeing Julia to do my balayage and I LOVE her. She is phenomenal at what she does and listens to what you want. She also styled my hair for a recent photo shoot I had and I was in love. My hair has never been better and I get compliments On it all the time. Go check it out!

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    Review Highlights - Hera The Salon

    I've been going to Sierra for 4 years, followed her from another salon she was at before Hera opened!

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    Please note, I haven't actually visited this place. I was not able to get an appointment. Because…read morethis is a spot that many hairdressers utilize independently, there is no central booking option. Not Vagaro, not on the website, and not by phone. I sent an email and also called. I was able to get a receptionist on the phone but because she was new was unable to assist. I was directed to contact the individual hairdressers via Instagram. This required me to follow their page before I could message them. Really, really inefficient. In the meantime, I was able to locate another salon and hairdresser via Vagaro and book an appointment. These professionals may be great, but having an easy way to book will get more clients. In this day and age, the instantaneous booking is the bar and this place doesn't meet it. It is a hurdle/challenge to just get an appointment. I am sure these people are nice and are probably good at what they do.

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    I can't recommend Atousa enough. I'm naturally a dark blonde and hadn't touched my hair in over a…read moreyear, so I was a little nervous going in. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted, but also added her own expert touch and I'm so glad she did. Her technique is incredible, especially w/ blondes. She knows exactly how to create dimension & brings everything to life without it looking overdone. My hair looks fresh, natural, & so well blended. You can tell she truly understands color & has a real gift for it. I'll definitely be going back to her! Also everyone in this salon is super sweet.

    I had a lengthy consultation where we reviewed multiple inspiration photos and discussed adding…read moredepth and dimension while maintaining a dimensional bronde look with lighter ends. My hair had become brassy and I just wanted to add low lights and some dimension. I showed many, many photos to make it clear what I wanted. Unfortunately, the final result was drastically different from what I requested. Much of the interior and underside of my hair was colored a very dark brunette tone, creating a flat, heavy appearance rather than the dimensional look shown in the photos we reviewed. The ends of my hair look completely black, nothing like the photos I showed. The issue wasn't that my hair became darker overall. I expected more depth and lowlights. The issue was that much of the brightness and dimension was lost, particularly underneath, leaving large sections of the hair looking like one solid dark color. To Cynthia's credit, she did offer to adjust the color by adding highlights and ultimately provided a full refund when I explained that I was no longer comfortable proceeding with additional processing since my first request was so misunderstood and poorly executed. While I appreciate her efforts to make things right afterward, the final result did not reflect the look we spent significant time discussing beforehand. I'm honestly still devastated.

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    I don't typically leave negative reviews, especially when the person providing the service was…read moregenuinely kind and pleasant, but I feel it's important to share my experience so future clients can make an informed decision. I went to this salon in March with completely virgin, untreated hair and specifically requested a balayage. I don't have much knowledge or experience when it comes to hair coloring, so I trusted the stylist to determine the appropriate process to achieve the look I was asking for. Instead of a balayage, I received partial highlights. At the time, I didn't realize that there was an issue with how my hair had been processed. It wasn't until I later went to another professional to have my hair worked on that they pointed out that portions of my hair had been improperly processed and were significantly overprocessed. Since my original appointment, I have experienced substantial breakage in multiple areas of my hair, including portions that have broken off considerably shorter than the rest. Daniela was very nice, and I want to be fair about that. She was kind and personable throughout my appointment, so this review is not about her as a person. My concern is specifically with the service and the condition of my hair afterward. I started with completely virgin hair and trusted the professional to safely achieve the color I requested, so the amount of damage and breakage has been especially disappointing. I also wanted to mention a separate concern regarding the salon's advertised promotion. When I initially reached out through Yelp to inquire about services and pricing, the salon presented me with a $100 off cut and color promotion. This was not something I found independently or assumed applied to my appointment -- it was specifically presented to me by the salon when I was inquiring about booking. I accepted the offer and was then scheduled by the receptionist. I was not given the option to choose a stylist or told that the promotion only applied to certain stylists. After my service, when I asked about the $100 promotion, I was told that it only applied to select stylists and that Daniela was not eligible. I understand that promotions can have restrictions, but I feel that should have been clearly communicated before the appointment, especially since the promotion was presented to me directly by the salon as part of my inquiry. I also noticed that the same promotion is still currently being advertised, which is why I feel it's important to mention. Ultimately, my biggest concern is the condition of my hair after the service. I understand that color services can involve some risk, and I also understand that I am not a professional and may not have known what to look for immediately after the appointment. However, after having another professional evaluate my hair, I was made aware that the processing had not been done correctly and that the resulting damage was significant. I genuinely wish I could have left a positive review because Daniela was very nice, but I also feel future clients deserve to know about my experience. I would recommend asking very specific questions about the exact service being performed, who the appointment is being booked with, whether advertised promotions actually apply to that stylist, and how the stylist plans to protect the condition of your hair before proceeding.

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