Josh was terrific. Very competent and kind. Took care of me even though I made an error scheduling…read morethe appointment.

It can be hard to find a stylist who truly knows how to cut Asian hair, so finding Takako was such…read morea win. Her skill level, attention to detail and care really stand out and on top of that she has an incredible personality. I couldn't be happier with the experience.

2nd time at the Del Mar location. Different hair tech but she was friendly, very thorough and…read moreanswered all my concerns. I am not only saving money, I am getting excellent service coupled with a very inviting environment. Thank you Madison Reed!! Highly, highly recommend!

1st time in! The women were amazing! Angel greeted me Scarlett did my hair. Marcella washed out…read moremy hair and Taylor checked me out. Every single one of them was friendly, helpful and genuinely seemed happy to be at work and help me. My hair looks amazing. It was efficient and awesome location. Great vibe!

I'm posting this reviews without photos because I don't have any editing tools handy to blur my…read moreface, but trust me when I tell you that this is the best haircut and color I've ever had in my life. I have fine, blond, curly hair, and lots of it! I previously went to a Deva specialist so was a little wary to make a change. I am SO glad I did. I never used to get compliments on my hair. Now every day since this cut/color with Deborah, I literally get stopped on the street with compliments about my hair. A friend of mine even said, "it makes me want to stop straightening my hair and wear it curly." This cut and color have been transformational for me. If you're on the fence about giving Deborah a try, know that it is worth every cent! And the vibe of the space is clean and modern with great ventilation and easy free parking in the garage below. Only caveat--I have T-Mobile and my cell service doesn't seem to work there, but Deborah has guest WiFi. Also important to note, Deborah is a true artist and doesn't chat you up while she's cutting your hair because she is so focused on perfecting the cut. I LOVE that about her--it's such a relaxing experience. But if you're the kind of person who treats a hair cut like a therapy session, you will be disappointed- this is not that. It's so much better--silence is golden. The results speak for themselves!

After seeing the same hairstylist for 20 years, I was very nervous about trying somebody new. Boy…read morewas, I surprised! Not only was she as good as my former hairdresser she was better!!! My hair color never looked So good. After my first visit, I left for Europe and got so many compliments on my hair. One lady even asked if she could take a picture of my hair to show to her hairdresser! I highly recommend Debra Knight. You won't be disappointed.

I scheduled a same day appointment for my son- it was our first time visiting. It was easy to…read moreschedule the appointment. We arrived early to give my son time to adjust to the environment. I saw the care both Irma and Megan took with the other kids. We were helped by Megan and it was a great- experience! She spoke to him and was patient as he's a bit squirmy. She cut his hair exactly as described. We are definitely coming back!

Place was great. My granddaughter cut was a 3 but expensive for her first cut. My two grandsons…read moreyounger at5 it wasn't great but it wasn't worst. My 7 yr old grandson was a horrible chop job a 1. It was terrible .we brought him in it was fixed by a young girl who did fantastic with him and cleaned it up now we wait to grow back and let her do what was originally wanted

Kim Luna is truly one of a kind. She has cut both of my kids' hair over the years, and she's been…read moreworking with my youngest since 2021. My youngest is on the spectrum and was nonverbal for a period of time, and haircuts have always been a very difficult and emotional experience for him. From day one, Kim has shown an incredible level of patience, kindness, and genuine care. She never rushed, never forced anything, and always met my child where he was at. That kind of understanding is rare--and it made all the difference for our family. Because of her consistency and compassion, she has built a strong level of trust with my son over time. On his most recent haircut on April 5, 2026, he didn't try to jump off, fight the haircut, or kick--something that used to be a real challenge. That progress meant everything to us, and it's a direct reflection of the safe and supportive environment Kim has created over the years. I've followed Ms. Kim from location to location because it's nearly impossible to find someone with her level of skill and heart. She is currently available at the Little Locks locations in Bonita, La Jolla, and Solana Beach, which just makes her that much more irreplaceable and accessible to families across the area. I've also recommended her to other parents of children with special needs, as well as my regional center coordinators, because she truly is a special human being who deserves to be recognized. If you're looking for someone who is not only talented but also deeply compassionate and understanding, Kim Luna is the person you want. We are beyond grateful for her.

Lela was so kind, patient and talented. Our boy got his first haircut and turned out better than we…read morecould've imagined.

Used to be semi ok. Ruined my Hair refused a refund and was…read morevery insulting towards me when I once and only Time I complained

Man or woman, Stacie knows how to cut hair right, great conversation and very easy going. I hate…read moregetting haircuts and once I find a good stylist, I keep em'. I will be keeping Stacie in my back pocket for any future haircuts

This salon is a secret gem. I get my hair done from Cindy who is EXCELLENT with color and cut. I…read morewouldn't go anywhere else. Everyone is so surprised to know that I'm not a natural blonde because Cindy does such a great job of making my hair look natural. Thank you Cindy and Mane Take for a great experience!

Dawn is the best. She's been doing my hair a while now. I fully admit I'm very particular and I…read morethink a couple of times she wanted to fire me but she stayed patient and now she's created the best color (secret recipe). It's really hard to find a good stylist so I'm clinging to her for dear life.

Great products + relaxing ambiance + great stylist = a winning hair pampering experience…read more I found this salon about two years ago when I was looking for an Aveda salon. I had a lot of requirements out of a new salon and this fit the bill: My salon requirements: 1) I was only looking for an Aveda salon because of their products and their philosophy. I love the Aveda products - they are not harsh on hair and are made with botanicals, many of which are certified organic and are ethically sourced. I have been going to more green and natural products lately and Aveda products are healthier for me, my hair, the environment, and the world, I hope, so there wasn't any other salon I was considering. Plus, they use recycled packaging and manufacture with 100% wind power. They also give back to causes I believe in such as their Aveda earth month campaign where they raise money for clean water and other causes. 2) A stylist that was skilled at doing blonde coloring. In going to different salons over the years, it seems that there are quite a few people out there that aren't great at executing blonde coloring - I have had my hair break off, have had it turn out slightly green or orange - it seems that there are a lot of things that can go wrong. I haven't had the problem at slightly pricier salons, but it is definitely something that I look for when choosing a new stylist. 3) Not too expensive. I previously went to the Robert Crommeans salon downtown, which was a beautiful location and they did a good job, but I hated the products, the services were very expensive, and the hair color was very harsh on my hair and kept it from growing. While I wasn't looking for a Supercuts, I was looking to pay less than I was previously. And I can't even believe it, but after years of it not growing past a certain length, it has grown several inches. 4) A stylist I enjoyed getting my hair done with. It is always difficult to change salons because picking up a new stylist is like finding a new friend - you want someone you enjoy speaking to and that you get along with. I was lucky to find Shiva who is so nice and so funny and who really listens to you and does a good job. I like how my hair looks and feel like I have a new friend at the salon. I also started getting my eyebrows done for the first time ever since I started going to this salon. I was previously scared, terrified even, of getting my brows done. Not only am I not very pain tolerant - I can't even pluck a single hair off my brows - I didn't want to mess my brows up and have them look funny the rest of my life - I have seen too many instances of that and who wants to mess with that? Plus, I have blonde hair and for the most part, blonde eyebrows, so I didn't think I needed to really get them done. Shiva suggested it one time, and I am so happy I got it done. I can't believe what a huge difference it makes to how you look! I am probably preaching to the choir to anyone who is reading this, but I seriously can never go back now. However, I will still be wary about finding a skilled brow-master if I ever have to leave this salon. So I am very happy about choosing this salon and think Shiva is a wonderful stylist. There isn't anything I don't like about the salon.

I like this place so much that after going regularly, Mary and Vida inspired me to become an…read moreesthetician and join their team. I no longer do skin-care or even work in the beauty industry, but I drive from downtown to have Vida do my color and cut. I love that Mary and Vida often collaborate on their clients and will ask each other's opinion on color. They are both geniuses. If you live in the area you should definitely try Aura. Vida and her sister Shiva grew up in their mother's beauty parlor in Iran and they both know how to thread (the best hair removal). I'm in love with my color today. Vida used three different colors to give me what I want. I needed low maintenance low-lights because I can't go there every six weeks. I go only once a quarter now because I am a new mom and I can't sit in the chair for three hours perfecting blonde highlights. What I love about Vida is that she won't cut your hair if you don't need it nor will she color it if she thinks you still look good. She's turned me away a few times, telling me my hair looks healthy and that I shouldn't mess with it. I am friends with these women because I was first a client with them and just love being around them. That's how I've always been with my hairdressers and if I move to a new city, finding their replacement will be difficult.