Model Call does it again! If you're looking for a killer straightening treatment that leaves your hair soft, conditioned, sleek and doesn't fry your mop you NEED to go see Travis for a Brazilian Blowout. I usually have to to a 20-30 minute session with the hair dryer and flat iron to get this look. I got it done a week ago and my hair has been so much more manageable and just the amount of time I am saving is worth it alone. A+ recommended! Tell him I sent you :) And Model Call owners... if you're reading this, CHANGE YOUR MUSIC. The past couple of times I have been in there it was like I was stuck in some hipster mash-up of a Greys Anatomy episode. Just AWFUL. Satellite radio and iTunes are your friend. read more

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! All I can say is that Jenny is a wild animal when it comes to hair, and that's a good thing. She fixed my mess of a hair and made it look 10X better than it did before the "Kool-Aid Incident" at Genesis. She took 3 1/2 hours and took out every pink strand. Seriously, I can't recommend her enough. read more

I normally don't ever write bad reviews but I can't even begin to explain my terrible experience at this salon. I will keep the names to myself just because I have a heart. All I wanted was to have my hair slightly more blonde than it currently is. Shouldn't be hard just add a few extra highlights. Instead of doing that they dyed my already color treated hair this awful brassy yellow, so half of my head was orange and the bottom half was still kind of brown. I had this awful brown blond orange ring around my head. I literally went home crying my eyes out because I spent $200 on the worst hair experience of my life. The stylist knew that I hated it but it was 9:00 at night and there was no way I was going to let him put his hand anywhere near my head to fix it. So I called the next morning and they said I can have it fixed by another stylist. She was quite wonderful and if you can get her than go here BUT! They didn't tell her the situation of how the other stylist had ruined my hair and she was simply fixing his mistake. She asked me to pay for my hair again! I had just spent $200 there was no way I was paying twice. It was a very awk awkward situation for me to be in, especially when the Other stylist was there while it was being corrected. Even after the "color correction" it still looked fake and bronzy and when I went back to my previous stylist for another correction it cost me $270 to undo the damage. Going to this salon was the biggest regret ever. My hair will never be the same after all the coloring. Avoid at all costs! read more

Melissa does my hair all the time, not only mine but also my sister's. We love her work, appreciate her openness and warm Personality. Not only we're there to get haircuts and colors but we have a wonderful time with her. She does a magnificent job on both of our hair. I'm very very very satisfied by hair work and this is coming from a very picky person. You must choose her, so patient and sweet. You'll see her amazing work in the following pic. Colors and haircut: by her. read more

Model Call Salon - Haircut and balayage by her, although this is only a haircut. I did balayage a while ago. It's time for a retouch. - Skin Care Near Me - San Diego, California

5 stars for Eryc! Need to cut your hair, ask for him. I've seen him for over 5 years and have never been disappointed. He took me from long, curly hair to short, straight hair and it rocks! He will not steer you wrong. He is god! :) I can't vouch for much of the other staff as I have only been here once since he's moved salons, but it seemed pretty relaxed. They color, mani/pedi/facials,etc. It's a full service salon. read more

Eryc & Jason. Cut and color. Hands down absolute geniuses in their respective fields. I have been going to these fabulous gentleman for 6+ years now and have never ONCE been disappointed. They can do anything you want, and to quote a friend you leave with a style, not a cut. They're not cheap, but you pay $15 for a haircut and you look like you got a $15 haircut. I can sing their praises enough!!! read more

When I moved to San Diego from norcal, I dreaded the idea of finding a new hairdresser. Fortunately, my search began and ended with Norma.... she was nothing less than AMAZING. A super sweet woman who totally rocks when it comes to cuts and color. It was love at first cut, I received countless compliments on my hair from everyone, even from a random girl in the grocery store lol. Since then, I referred her to my two roommates who were just as impressed. read more

I've been here twice for a cut & color with Andre Houle. The salon has a beautiful open floor plan with plants and goodies, full services (nails, etc), and the staff and stylists are friendly and professional. Andre is a magician! I always leave feeling and looking amazing. Highly recommended! read more

I've been getting my hair cut by Scott Swiech for over 15 years and I won't go to anybody else. With my Cuban heritage, my hair can be pretty challenging, and Scott gets it. He cuts my partner's hair too, but his expertise goes well beyond that; my mother and her sisters, all Cuban, come from out of town just to get their hair colored and straightened by Scott. He's mastered those Japanese and Brazilian hair-straightening techniques that they love. I've recommended friends and co-workers to Scott, and they are just as happy. Plus, he's a doll, totally mellow and easy-going. Try Scott out, you won't regret it! read more

I bought a coupon to model call on one of the daily deal websites last year. I was nervous trying a salon this way as I'm very apprehensive about letting someone color my hair. I used to go to Jet Rhys and loved the balayage technique I got done there but my hairdresser changed to the solana beach location and I dont feel like driving that far. Anyway I looked on the model call website and decided to schedule an appt with Liz. I love that they have bios of their stylists on the website so you can scope out who is good with your type of hair. I went in for highlights. Liz was awesome from the get go she knows her stuff and I truly appreciate a stylist who offers suggestions and I can trust to just do their thing. She did great very thin highlights that were noticeable but still natural looking. She recommended a cut too as my ends werent doing so hot. I agreed and she added some great layers that gave my fine hair some body and life. I went back again for another cut and style for a black tie event and the results were amazing. My boyfriend was in shock at how great my always straight hair looked with some curl in it. Liz recommended the bumble and bumble styling creme without being pushy at all. I ended up buying some at target and it is an amazing styling product. I will be going back to Liz for all of my hair needs. In fact I'm scheduling an appt today for my next highlight/cut appt!! read more

I found Jenna through a Groupon and I really like what she does. I'm the kinda girl who's never sure on what to do and Jenna has good advices. She's a color expert and does miracle with your hair. The salon is nice and they offer you nice coffe/cookies. read more

Morgan is an exceptional colorist and gives me a fabulous cut every visit. Everyone is warm and welcoming and the salon is comfortable and very clean. read more

Va-Va-Vadim!! Before my best friend recommended Vadim at Model Call, I had never had a really good hair stylist. I was skeptical of spending money to try out a new hair stylist when I had burned so badly in the past. I am a changed woman now. Since my 'first time' with Vadim, I have been back several times. I trust him completely. When I have had ideas that he felt wouldn't look right, he would be honest with his opinion. He hasn't been wrong yet... on one of my last appointments, I told him "Make it darker and give me bangs" and I walked out of their looking like a sexy Russian spy. I have very long hair and i am quick to snap at stylists "Don't cut too much off!!!". Vadim understands this and he loves working with long hair! So if you are a skeptic like I used to be and all you want is to have sexy hair that compliments your face and your style, you should definitely book an appointment with the "BIg, sexy Russian" at Model Call! Vadim is a genius! Great with color, great with styling, great Brazilian blow-outs! He has mastered his craft perfectly! read more

After moving to San Diego 4 years ago, I was in search of a really good stylist. By the time I found Jenna at Model Call, I had been to multiple people who had severely damaged my hair with terrible color and razoring which had left me with fried, dead ends and just terrible looking hair. Jenna talked through me exactly what was needed to get my hair back into good shape. After a couple different appointments, my hair was looking great and the color was even and beautiful. I have been going to her ever since. My hair has NEVER been longer or more healthy in my life. If you want a great stylist who really knows what they are doing, I absolutely recommend Jenna. She is the best and I hope she NEVER leaves San Diego because my hair would be devastated. read more

I've started going to Model Call when the best hairdresser in San Diego moved there! The hidden jewel was meeting Barbara the best esthetician in San Diego. Amazing facials and she's the only person I'll let near my brows. My only complaint about the salon is the fact that they do Brazilian Blow Outs. I have a huge health concern with the chemicals involved. They say they stopped using formaldehyde in the solution, but all they did was switch the chemical pre-coursers to formaldehyde. Anyone who knows anything about chemistry knows the end result is... formaldehyde! The chemicals in this have NOT been approved by OSHA and you can't get an MSDS sheet on the stuff. These are all major red flags that something is seriously dangerous. read more

Model callin'. That's why MARI calls me & says "Hey Girl, it's time to wax your vagina!". So. MARI owns my lower region & reminds me of when I need to come in & WAX IT ! She's absolutely amazing & has such a doll face. See you Thursday baby. read more

I love this place! I have been to other salons in San Diego that I thought were good, and so I was so pleased to find this place! This place is clean, spacious, comfortable, and the staff are so considerate! My favorite stylist there is Peter Nguyen, I have been seeing him for years, because he is just spectacular! I went to him after getting a few bad cuts in a row, and I'm never switching to anyone else. I I recommend this place, (and of course Peter) to anyone who says that they are looking for someone to cut or color their hair. read more

I have naturally curly hair that does not take to color very well. I have been getting highlights almost my entire life and have never been completely satisfied leaving a salon (often times going back for correction or choosing a different salon)...that is until I went to Model Call Salon and met Veronica! I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my hair and Veronica literally does my hair PERFECT. Veronica takes the time to listen to exactly what you want and makes sure you are completely happy. Not to mention she is an absolute sweetheart who you can talk to for hours! In addition to creating flawless highlights and color dimension in my hair, she also straightens my curls to perfection! I always leave the salon with a huge smile and will not go to any other salon again! My sister also goes to Model Call Salon and her hair has never looked better! The inside of the salon is gorgeous, they play awesome music, and are always offering you beverages and goodies! Everyone is super friendly and they all make you feel really welcome! read more

thank you Yelpers for once again steering my in the right direction. I followed Ivonne's comments to try a Brazilian Blowout with Travis and was totally not dissapointed. My hair is fine and very curly and he turned it into long beachy waves. Amazing!! It's been a month and a half and it still looks great. He's a really nice guy and does a great job too. it's a little hard to find the salon, it's right next to a big red liquor store. read more

This salon is exactly what I have been looking for! I walked in and right off the bat was offered coffee and snacks. I was given a tour and the met Chelsea at her station. She is a gem!!! Not only is she super friendly but she is so fast and a complete hair Houdini!! My natural hair is dark brown but managed to get my hair light blond but waited 4 months to get my roots touched up. She bleached my root and toned it so it blended perfectly with the rest of my hair!! So happy I found her and this gorgeous Beauty Oasis!! read more

I'd moved to the San Diego area months ago but continued to travel back to Nor Cal for haircuts with Christine until one day I spied (with my little eye) a super sweet a-line bob on a fellow IKEA customer. I summoned Courage and chased down the poor woman in the parking lot "I-love-your-hair-who-cuts-it-please". Unfortunately, the lady didn't speak English - but her companion did! I was handed a card that read: Vadim Model Call 3741 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92103 And there you have it. I've been going to Vadim for cuts ever since. He's patient, kind and excellent at his craft. read more

Chelsea Opzeeland is the best stylist ever!!! Love when she does beach waves!!!! Mermaid hair!!!!!! read more

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Let me just start with walking in the front door: First, the friendly greeting from every single person is a relief right when you walk in the door. Everyone is smiling and guiding you to the refreshment table where a great display and assortment of teas, coffee and treats are waiting to be consumed. You can tell right away that it's a joy to work there, as the employees were mellow, relaxed and enjoyable. So let me tell you about the REAL reason I step through these doors when I'm in San Diego: I am a regular visitor to this city and love recommendations when it comes to massage or anything pertaining to body care. And it better be a GOOD recommendation. Mary is nothing short of amazing! This month has only been the second time I've been in, but not a single trip to the area will go by without seeing her. After only 1 time, Mary knew my body and remembered things about it and about what I had said the first time. She remembered not only body care items, but my career and loves in life as well. Mary will be an asset to your own routine of self care because the love and attention she puts into others does not go unnoticed. Mary, I know you'll read this and please know that your work is a blessing. Keep it up girl! read more

I went to the salon today thinking I had an appointment, but it turns out I was a week off, BUT instead David did my hair today and I could not love it more! He listened, did exactly what I wanted and my hair looks rockin!! It looks even better than I anticipated! I lLOVE LOVE LOVE my hair and definitely found my permanent new stylist. The salon itself is very cool, clean and stylish! read more

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Love Laureta! She's the best manicurist ever!! I would follow her.. she is smart!! Has a great personality! Voted one of the best salons in SD!! She is definitely a reason for that! Haven't tried the stylist but only heard wonderful things! read more

So I went back to Model Call, this time with Jenna Marie. She such an amazing hair stylist extremely talented. She explained to me how much she loved doing hair and that it is really an art. She truly is an artist, watching her do my hair was awesome. My cut came out beautiful, my roots had grown out and my split end were terrible. I could not stop smiling and moving my hair around. It feels so healthy and weightless. I wanted to go back to my natural hair color but keep some length. She did an amazing job, and I'm very pleased to say after a year of looking for a hair stylist I finally found mine and can not wait to keep going back to her. She is highly recommended! read more

I liked this salon. But I like other salons, too. This salon did not offend me, but it didn't "wow" me either. I guess I would say my feeling is "meh." I will say Tiara did a great job on my cut, color, and blowdry. She was quick, efficient, and friendly. She also takes appointments as early at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays so you can go in before work. I liked that! There is only street parking, which was easy to find at 8:00 a.m. Clearly, it may be harder on weekends or later in the day/evening. I would probably go back or maybe not. I think it will depend on my mood and schedule when I decide to get another haircut/color. In essence, this is a nice, clean, friendly salon. If you live near by, give it a try! read more

I'm so impressed with Model Call Salon. I adore its location (Egyptian Quarter of Hillcrest) and love the classy/ artsy vibe it supplies. I come here to see ARI, we have known him for a long time and have seen him through his years of training. He has worked with hair for quite some time now and is very skilled at his craft. ARI takes pride in his work and it shows, he even has a pair of scissors painted on his car. ARI cuts my son's hair and highlights/dyes/styles mine. I always receive compliments after visits and always have great conversation while in the process of getting my hair done. The last hairstyle he gave me was pretty complicated to do but he made it happen and it looks phenomenal. Ari stays on the cutting edge and knows how to follow the trends of the industry. So give it up for men in the hair industry!!!!!! Going to Model Call is a fun experience. The salon itself is beautiful, the walls display a featured artist who lines the walls with contemporary art work that's for show and for sale. The Unite products they sell are wonderful and they host a glamorous display area to showcase all their favorites for hair care. When you get your hair washed you can watch flat screen TVs that are mounted on the wall. Model Call is an A+ operation where you will get quality hair care service, beverages offered to you and relax in a fabulous environment. Another stand out thing about the salon is that all the stylist are very sweet and supportive of their fellow stylists in the shop, you can see the positive energy and good rapport they have going. I highly suggest you make an appointment! read more

Bryan is my curly hair expert! Seriously, it's hard to find someone who knows how to bring out the best in your curls and Bryan meticulously dry-cuts your curls so they hold a great natural shape. He's also very knowledgeable about the current curly hair products and is a pleasure to spend time with. I would definitely recommend his service and artistry to anyone. I've been looking for a stylist to work with my temperamental curls...and now I've found him:-) Thank you Bryan! read more

Change your hair - change your life. Go see Danielle, she is a natural. Took my gray and made it opal - too many compliments to count. read more

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Peter is such a great stylist I been going to him for about 2 years now and he never disappoints me. He does not only do a fantastic job on my hair, but he makes sure to take good care of it. He is professional stylist who definitely knows what he is doing. This hair salon is beautiful , the other stylist and receptionists were very polite and helpful during my visit. I highly recommend this salon and Hairstylist Peter, You're hair will be in great hands and you will come out looking beautiful! read more

This review is for Barbara Diaz, esthetician. I've been going Barbara on and off for four years and have been amazed at her ability to transform my skin every time. She's professional, friendly and doesn't push products or repeat appointments and best of all whatever it is that she does to my skin makes it look 5 years younger every time. Most recently, I had to stop going to her because I bought a house and couldn't afford extras like facials but I went camping and came back with freaked out skin and looking pretty haggard. When she was done, my skin was soft, glowing and even-toned again. That was about 5 days ago and my skin still looks great, in fact, it probably looks better! read more

This review is for Mari (waxing) and Veronica (hair). Ask for Mari for all your waxing needs. She'll make you feel comfortable without even trying. Her personality has a natural quality that makes her so likable. Most importantly, her waxing skills are impeccable. I had to use the rest of my groupon's balance for other services in one visit, so I asked the receptionist for a base color and she set me up with Veronica. My natural hair color is jet black, but I wanted to dye it a chocolate brown. I had not dyed my hair for almost six years, so I was a bit nervous as to how it would turn out. The first time Veronica dyed my hair the color didn't change at all. I was slightly annoyed, so, with no additional cost, she set me up for another appointment to fix it. The second time she dyed it she bleached the hell out of my hair, washed it, then dyed it to a color that I wanted. It finally turned out the way I liked, but the chemical process that my hair had to endure irked me. Luckily I used a groupon, so I basically paid for waxing. read more

The only reason I gave it 4 stars, because they don't take American Express! As a business owner myself, I think every establishment that is priced mid-to-high-end should accept major credit cards such as AmEx. If you want 5 starts, you should provide service and convenience worthy of 5 stars. My hair stylist is great! He deserves 5 stars!!! Vadim is very professional, accurate, polite and friendly. He comes from eastern Europe and has an excellent and modern sense of hair fashion and style. During my first complimentary consultation he was very patient and listened to my concerns, needs and hair issues. Vadim has made excellent suggestions on hair color, cut and the style. I have been getting compliments on my hair since! The salon uses the newest European hair color products that are one of the best in the market. I have noticed the difference right away. I recommend Vadim very highly. read more

I have had the same stylist for about three years and recently she told me she moved salons... Maybe it was coincidence that I happened to also move around that same time and maybe it was coincidence that it was just minutes from my new place. But I think not. Anyway, I have now been to Model Call three times to see the fabulous Bree Torti. The salon is welcoming and parking it surprisingly easy to come by in my experience. Always a friendly staff greeting you and it seems like the staff all get along really well. But the real reason I come here is to see my beloved hair girl Bree. I don't do too much to my hair, but her scalp massages and cuts are downright impossible to beat. My hair is long, heavy and has stubborn spots. Her magic wand, known to some as shears, turns my hair into Disney Princess hair. And the best part is, it grows out perfectly. Not only is hair cut bomb, Bree is so sweet and fun to chat with for the hair you sit staring at yourself. Because we all know that can be awkward... Anyway go to Model Call. Ask for Bree. I know she does other AMAZING things other than just cuts. You will love everything!! read more

Liz H. truly is the best hairdresser! I am naturally a dark brunette; however, she has seamlessly turned me into a blonde per my request. Even though the color difference is so extreme, she has still managed to take great care of my hair while maintaining it. I have been a consistent client of hers for nearly two years now, since she is superb! I would highly recommend her to everyone, females and males alike. I promise- she will not disappoint! #teamliz read more

Yoshi, Brian and Zachary have A1 expertise in their field of haircutting oh and Abraham too! I've been there several times, and wish all businesses were as clean! I, just removed 2 stars because they couldn't fit me in for the Holidays. read more

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I have to say that although a groupon led me to Model Call, I was highlyyyyyyy impressed by Bryan's skill! I have difficult curly hair that is hard to style and have had haircuts all over the world and never had been satisfied walking out of the salon. I was skeptical when I saw Bryan, didnt think a straight haired guy could manage to do what no other curly haired stylist had done, I was proven way wrong! He took his time and used technique to cut my hair and gave me exactly the volume I had been looking for and then made my hair silky smooth and bouncy. I received a bazillion compliments that night for my hair and was super excited!! Thanks so much Bryan, you are amazing!! Hope you stay in San Diego!! read more

Irina is the shit. In earnest, I asked the Universe for help with my prematurely aging skin and almost literally Irina fell into my lap. If there is a fountain of youth, Irina's been there, done that and is enthusiastic about sharing from her deep reservoir of knowledge all she's attained from her time there. More than an aesthetician, she's a teacher. I learned SO much about how to care from my skin and really my whole being from her. The protocol she gave me in between treatments maintains the impressive results of her work. Beyond, she's beautiful, has amazing hands (she's a licensed massage therapist) and a mischievously fun personality. I highly recommend this gem of a woman! read more

I was referred to Barbara at Model Call from a make-up artist at Saks over 2 years ago and haven't been to anyone else since! I think it speaks volumes when a professional make-up artist refers you to an esthetician. I have super blonde brows that are pretty thin, and Barbara tints and shapes them perfectly every time. I never knew 2 minutes of tinting would make such a difference! My thin brows look amazing after Barbara works her magic. I get compliments all the time on my brows and I always give credit to Barbara. Another thing Barbara does that I never knew existed is eyelash tinting. Sounds crazy, but it's amazing! My everyday make-up routine consists of penciling in my brows and applying a few coats of mascara (because less is more, right?). Because of my complexion, Barbara tints my lashes a dark blue-black and it's the most amazing thing! It makes my blue eyes pop like no other! When I get my brows and lashes tinted, get to sleep in that extra 15 minutes in the morning that it would take me to make my brows even with a pencil and coat my lashes. I value those 15 extra minutes of sleep in the morning! She's also great to talk to. My appointments with her seem to turn into my own little venting session, but she is a great listener! Her table is comfortable too, and always clean. I don't know if it's incense that she burns or oils, but it always smells good in her room. She also has a little waterfall. That may seem cliché, but it really is a relaxing sound. Barbara also does amazing facials. I don't get them often, but when I do, they are so luxurious and calming. My favorite parts are the extractions and the cooling face mask. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so I leave a little red, but it goes away by the next day. I also like that during the hour long facials, she doesn't talk to you unless you want to be talked to. Some women at different places just blab, when all I want to do it enjoy my facial and relax. Barbara does say what she's about to do or if whatever she's about to put on my face is going to be cool or warm. I don't get my hair done often, but I've gotten it done at Model call twice with Marco, and even though he's a little difficult to understand, he understood what I wanted done with my hair and styled it exactly as I asked. He's sweet and smiles a lot. He also recognizes me every time I come in to see Barbara and compliments my hair. I love that! When you walk in, the receptionists greet you with a smile and right past them are the tasty treats! Little chocolate candies, pastries, coffee, tea and water. There is also a gorgeous fresh flower arrangement on the reception desk. I've been so pleased with the level of service I get at Model Call. I buy gift cards for brow waxes and give them as Christmas gifts. Some of my friends need just a little push towards the right person to shape their brows nicely. I've sent my mom and sister in too. After my first visit to Barbara, I told my cousins and aunt who, apparently, had been going there way before I had! They get their hair done by Vadim (I hope I didn't butcher the spelling of that too badly) and love it there too. Oh and one more thing! Every once in a while Barbara has specials like 20% off a facial or refer a friend a get a certain percentage off your next visit. Call and make an appointment with Barbara to get your brows waxed and tinted! You'll be glad you did! read more