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    4.9 (171 reviews)
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    Amanda L.

    Words can't describe how happy I am that I went with Vicky and the Refined Beauty Team for my wedding day back in March! From the first inquiry call to the big day, Vicky was easy to communicate with, honest, and professional. I wanted an artist who knew how to work with Asian skin and hair, and went with Refined Beauty after reading some other brides' reviews. I asked Vicky for a softer/natural glam for my wedding day look and she delivered! It was the perfect balance between looking like myself and a glammed up version of me. People wouldn't stop complimenting me on how mine and the bridesmaids' hair and makeup looked the day of! My MIL was also nervous with the hair and makeup process, and Celeste took great care of her. Longevity wise of the makeup, it lasted for most of the day! My makeup still looked fresh even after taking photos and having the ceremony outdoors. I also need to shout out Vicky for not only being a great wedding makeup artist, but also being so supportive as a wedding vendor. The day was hectic and there was a point where I was getting overwhelmed with questions from the bridal party and other vendors. Vicky stepped in and made sure that I would be able to finish my makeup stress free first before addressing anything else. I felt so beautiful and comfortable on my wedding day partly thanks to Vicky!!! Go with Refined Beauty! You won't regret it.

    Evelyn N.

    This review is for Vicky (makeup) and Jenny (hair). Vicky was also the main point of contact in regards to my questions, etc. She was easy to work with and always prompt to reply to my questions. I loved my HMU trial so there wasn't much to change day of the wedding. I have to say that Jenny and Vicky are the sweetest people. I bonded with Jenny over our love of cats and Vicky is so easy to talk to. The day felt so calm, which was needed for a busy day. They both finished hair and make up on time (which include 3 bridesmaids, MOB, MOG, my sister and niece). Everyone loved how they looked! I can't recommend Jenny and Vicky enough! Thank you for making me feel so beautiful!

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    Mitzi P.

    From the moment I requested a quote Vicky was super friendly and helpful with pricing options that matched my budget. I ended up booking a H&M trial as well and got assigned Kerry who is amazingggg!!! Kerry was very professional and friendly, she made the experience during the trial fun and knew exactly what questions to ask for me love my finished look. On the day of my wedding 6/21/25 Kerry did hair for myself and 4 other women, and the assistant did make up for the other women while Kerry did my makeup. Kerry gave us enough time to not feel rushed and also helped with touch ups and even provided me a little baggy of extra lip color, face sponge and qtips. She made me feel so beautiful and helped me feel confident for my big day!

    Hair by Sarah hours after it was finished - and my hair never stays curled!

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Refined Beauty! Shelby (makeup) and Sarah (hair) were both absolutely incredible. They truly listened to our visions and brought them to life--making them even better than we imagined. I was looking for a glam makeup look that elevated the makeup I wear every day, and Shelby nailed it. The makeup was flawless, felt like me (just extra special), and it lasted all night long. Sarah worked magic on my hair--it never holds a curl, but she made it not only stay, but look stunning the entire day. I've never seen my hair look so good. Both Shelby and Sarah were kind, professional, and so easy to work with. I felt so confident, beautiful, and completely myself. If you're considering Refined Beauty--go for it. They're amazing.

    Trisha C.

    Vicky and Jenny did hair and makeup for 9 girls total on my wedding day (Oct 2024). I am so grateful to have found Refined Beauty. I don't typically wear makeup so I was worried about the final look, but Vicky absolutely killed it. I loved my final look and all the other girls had positive experiences with them as well. 10/10 would recommend. Vicky and Jenny were also very fun to talk to!

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    Stephanie P.

    Refined Beauty checked off all my boxes for our wedding HMUA. 1) All-in-one vendor who's team handles both hair and makeup: Great because you know they already know how to work with each other v. get separate vendors for hair and makeup. To that, they're definitely a well-oiled machine and work so well together. Also, this requires less vendors to add to your vendor list. 2) Beautiful work who fit within my budget. They have a wide arsenal of looks they can do. My mom and mother-in-law wanted more natural, minimal, and elegant looks and both Vicky and Jenny knew how to deliver. They both felt so beautiful. My bridesmaids and I wanted more full-glam and, of course, they knew how to make us glow. They knew how to enhance everyone's beauty. 3) They're active on social media: Super helpful so you can reference their work for trail and your wedding day looks. Also, to see if their style fits what you're looking for. 4) Communicative & Organized: From my initial inquiry emails to glamming our moms and bridal party, Vicky was super helpful, quick to respond, and answered ALL my questions. Unlike other H/MUAs, you can easily find their pricing on their website. This was a major green flag for me; doing this showed they don't want to waste anyone's time and I'm ALL about that! To that, they even prepared a day-of timeline for their services that helped me figure out the timeline for the rest of the wedding day. 5) Professional & Sweet: Both Vicky and Jenny are so easy to work with. Once I met them for my trial, conversations were easy-going, they're kind, gracious, and just genuinely excited for you and your wedding party. They listened to any feedback and happily made adjustments (although, I didn't need much to adjust since they're both experts in their crafts). I am BEYOND happy that I was able to book them for my wedding. All the women they worked on looked to beautiful and felt comfortable in their glam up. I was stressed about finding a good HMUA, but Refined Beauty melted that all away. I knew a could trust them and they definitely delivered! Thank you, Vicky & Jenny!!!

    Alex M.

    Vicky is amazing! My sister found her for her wedding in October 2022...I booked her immediately in early 2023 for my wedding on August 3, 2024. I loved my look for my sister's wedding and wanted something similar but with a 70s flare. Vicky was so excited to do a darker, bolder wedding glam look, compared to her typical requests for soft glam. She absolutely delivered! I will be coming back to Refined Beauty and recommend her any chance I can! Thank you Vicky!

    Robyn L.

    I had an amazing experience with Refined Beauty, especially with Vicky and Julee. Vicky was very prompt and responsive to all my emails, and they were very understanding when there were delays with our wedding when I was diagnosed with cancer. I was worried I would not look very good after going through chemo and losing all my hair, but I still felt beautiful after Julee did a great job styling my wig and using makeup to hide the redness on my skin :). I liked that the makeup they applied was more natural looking (I have seen other places that have applied caked on/heavy looking makeup but this was not the case at all). Julee and the rest of the team arrived on time for both the trials on the wedding day and promptly got to work. They also did a great job on hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and the rest of the wedding party. Their prices are also very reasonable, and I got a lot of compliments on my hair and makeup from our wedding guests. I would definitely recommend them!

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    My bridal party and I had such an amazing experience with Vicky and Caroline for my wedding this past April!

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    BayroseHairflows

    5.0
    (21 reviews)
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    I had a big event coming up, and my hair looked absolutely awful. I scheduled a consultation with…read moreBaylie Rose Hair Extensions, and I am so thankful I did! Baylie completely transformed my hair with extensions that look natural, beautiful, and blend perfectly. I've had my extensions done and touched up by her several times now, and every experience has been amazing. My hair tangles easily and can be difficult to work with, but she is so gentle, patient, and knowledgeable. She always takes the time to make sure everything looks perfect. The results are my hair turned looking youthful hair and I get compliments on all the time, even my husband absolutely loves it. It has given me so much confidence. Baylie is very talented, professional, and worth every dollar and every minute spent in her chair. If you're considering hair extensions, I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed! Thank you, Baylie, for making me feel good again !

    I cannot say enough amazing things about Baylie! If you're in Little Italy, San Diego, you have to…read morebook with her. She works out of the most gorgeous, quaint little salon that instantly feels cozy and elevated the second you walk in. Baylie truly specializes in blondes and hair extensions -- her color work is seamless, bright, and beautifully blended, and her extension installs look so natural and full. She absolutely knows her craft. But what really sets her apart isn't just her talent -- it's her. Baylie has the most incredibly warm and inviting personality. From the moment you sit in her chair, you feel welcomed, heard, and genuinely cared for. She creates such a safe, loving space for her clients, and that kind of energy is rare. You leave not only loving your hair, but feeling uplifted and confident. If you're looking for a stylist who is insanely skilled with blondes and extensions and makes you feel completely at home, Baylie is your girl.

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    Hair by Kaelyn Christine

    Hair by Kaelyn Christine

    5.0
    (27 reviews)
    19.6 km

    Okay- book Kaelyn. Like don't even think twice. She is the best in the game. She made me look so…read morebeautiful and my hair lasted for probably 12 + hours if not more without slipping or moving and I have THICK hair. My bridesmaids, my mom and mother of the groom all looked really beautiful as well. If you want QUALITY and want to know that you have a killer hairstylist booked and don't want to worry about any "what ifs" Kaelyn is your girl. She knows so many versatile styles as well even beyond the beautiful bohemian braids! My mother in law showed her a picture she wanted and Kaelyn was like "no problem I gotchu!" I so appreciated not only how comfortable she made me feel on my wedding day but also the people most important to me! She did a beautiful job.

    I can't recommend Kaelyn enough! She was incredibly sweet and fun to be around, making the entire…read morewedding prep experience delightful. Her warm and bubbly personality instantly put everyone at ease. Her talent is truly unmatched. My bridesmaids, family, and I were all thrilled with our hairstyles--they were absolutely beautiful and held up perfectly throughout the day and night. She listened to our ideas and brought them to life with stunning results. If you're looking for a skilled and personable hair stylist who will make your special day even more memorable, Kaelyn is the one. Thank you for making us all look and feel so gorgeous!

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    Hair By David M

    Hair By David M

    4.0
    (92 reviews)
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    DJ is an amazing human and so talented. He knows what he's doing with blondes, extensions, and of…read morecourse life advice. The vibe is immaculate, he's a total and utter king in his industry.

    This is the first review I have ever left because my hair did not come close to how I wanted it. I…read morepurchased the Groupon for balayage, cut, and blow dry. Since I had box dye in my hair, he informed me it would be an extra $70 for a color correction. After getting price estimates from other salons, this seemed like a decent price for my budget. I did my research and looked over his website, Yelp reviews, etc. and the photos impressed me and led me to believe he would produce the balayage I wanted. I didn't mind the price for everything I was getting. I sent David photos of how I wanted my hair a few months before I scheduled the appointment. I have been saving up money and planning this treatment for five months which is perhaps why I'm so upset about the original results from my first appointment. When I walked in he briefly welcomed me and then immediately asked me what I wanted done. Since I've been planning this treatment for so long I had a Pinterest album of similar balayages (not to mention he already had the photo in our thread). He took one glance and got started which made me nervous but I trusted him as a professional. Throughout the treatment there was no communication regarding color, length cut, or anything like that. We sat in silence for 80% of my 3 hr. appointment. We made small talk and I asked him about after care, what he was putting in my hair, etc. He curled my hair and when I turned around and saw my hair for the first time I noticed it was WAY lighter than I expected, but I did like it. I left the salon happy. But I never curl my hair so when I saw it natural (wavy/straight), I could see how messy and amateur it looked. There were chunks reaching up to my roots and he basically dyed the bottom half of my hair a rainbow of blonde colors. NOT a balayage. I left a short review on the website and he text me shortly after with a long reply. I sent him photos of how my hair looked and the photo I originally sent him of what I wanted. He offered to fix it for free, so I went back in. Before my appointment he text me to confirm and said "Would be great if you could take down your review," but I'm glad I waited until after the second appointment to review him again. This time the communication was better, however now that a day has passed I see that my hair is still not where I want it to be since he bleached the whole bottom half and effectively made it difficult to achieve a balayage with just toner. I do understand that I did tell David I liked my hair in the salon because at that point I was fed up and wouldn't bother to have him fix it since he already comped this appointment and spent his time fixing it. Overall it looks much better now and is healthy after I cut 4 inches off (which I did to get rid of the dead bleached hair), but I am still going to get it fixed by another hair dresser. Not only that but I asked him for long layers in my hair cut but my hair is all one length. At the end of the day, if you go to David, just make sure you are clear about what you want because otherwise from what I can tell in other reviews he is a good hairdresser.

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    Example of a babylight baggage and root tap combo
    Babylights, Balayage, rooted base color, long layers

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    Hyde Edwards Salon & Spa

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    4.7
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    This salon is always well-maintained, and the stylists really work with their clients to make them…read morefeel their best. They have an online confirmation reminder for appointments and may call to confirm if there's no response. I've been going to Kris S. for a few years now, and she's always good about understanding what works for my hair as well as others. Recently, I scheduled a back-to-back appointment for myself and my mom, and we were able to get our hair exactly how we envisioned. Their hair care products are luxurious and worth finding parking in Little Italy for.

    I've always been very particular about who I trust with my hair. A salon can have all the high-end…read morefeatures and offer every service imaginable--but without a truly exceptional stylist, it all falls short. The right stylist is someone who's not only highly skilled, but also consistent, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure. That's exactly who Nicole Alex is. Nicole has been my go-to for haircuts and color for nearly 10 years, and I can honestly say she continues to impress me with her talent and professionalism. I'll admit I'm not the easiest client--my hair is extremely coarse, thick, and often damaged, and I'm not always the most punctual. Despite these challenges, Nicole always treats every appointment with care, patience, and precision. Whether I'm coming in after weeks of being out of town or squeezing in a last-minute session, she never cuts corners . Her work is always meticulous, and the results speak for themselves. I've worked with many stylists over the years, but none have come close to the level of quality and consistency Nicole provides. If you're new to San Diego, visiting, or a local who still hasn't found that one stylist who truly checks all the boxes--look no further. Nicole Alex is the real deal. Once you sit in her chair, you'll understand why I, and so many others, continue to choose her time and time again. She's simply exceptional.

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    4.7
    (12 reviews)
    14.7 km

    She's amazing! I just love how my hair is under her expert hands. To have curly hair and find…read moresomeone that knows how to work it, it's awesome!

    Despite all the positive reviews, unfortunately I had a very bad experience going to this salon. I…read moremade a free consultation appointment with Kayla a week prior to the actual appointment regarding hair coloring. During the consultation, she told me that my blonde highlights got darker because of "mineral buildups" in my hair from hard water, and she recommended to do a "CPR treatment" following by applying a toner to bring back the blond color (which highlights got darker and more yellow over time). She said that this treatment plan would make my highlights lighter and blonder again. I made the actual appointment, when the proposed treatment was done. After 30 minutes of sitting under the heat with the treatment applied, she washed out the "CPR treatment" 3 times!!!, scrubbing my scalp and later she told me (when I had the skin reaction) that she used a PH 9 shampoo, which is apparently (I'm reading now about it) harsh, and is disruptive to the hair and scalp. Then, she applied the toner, then a leave-in conditioner, that needed to be washed out due to some skin reaction. When she was working on washing it out, she scrubbed my scalp so viguorusly, that I screamed from pain to stop her doing it so harshly. Later in the afternoon, I started to feel an inflammatory type of severe pain on the back of my scalp. It got worse since yesterday and I don't know what really happened to my scalp, skin, tissue, or nerve, but whatever injury happened, it is extremely painful. Regarding the result of the treatment, nothing that promised was achieved, my hair feels like it got a little darker and making my highlights blonder didn't happen. Kayla told me after drying my hair that she was surprised that her treatment plan didn't work on my hair. What is much worse than not achieving the promised result is the severe pain on the back of my scalp.

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