Yikessss!!! Beware! I wholeheartedly believe these reviews are bought. I reached out to Andrea to book an appointment. When I suggested a date in October, she told me she couldn't take me then because she would be working on a celebrity -- so I rearranged my plans and booked for September 27 at 10:00 AM instead. She confirmed, sent me the address, and I planned my entire Saturday around it. When I showed up on time, another stylist told me Andrea had canceled her 10:00 clients and wouldn't be in until noon -- and Andrea never notified me. I finally heard from her around 11:30. Her tone was casual, not sincerely apologetic, and she offered me a discounted service as if that would fix wasting my entire morning. At that point, it felt like an insult. What really stings is the contrast: Andrea made sure to tell me she couldn't take me in October because of her "celebrity" client, yet she couldn't even extend the basic courtesy of canceling or notifying me. It left me feeling like, if you're not a celebrity, your time and business just don't matter to her. I don't care about discounts -- I care about professionalism and respect. After this experience, I would never go back, and I don't recommend booking unless you're okay being treated like an afterthought. read more

I can't say enough good things about Andrea at Salon Draven! I had tried cutting my hair myself and totally messed it up, and on top of that I wanted to make the jump from dark to blonde. She worked absolute magic. Not only did she fix my cut flawlessly, but she was able to take me from dark to super blonde without causing any damage to my hair. My hair still feels healthy, soft, and strong, which is such a rare thing when going this light. She really took her time with me, explained everything she was doing along the way, and made the whole process feel fun and relaxing instead of stressful. I never once felt rushed, and I left the salon feeling so confident and brightened up in every way. Andrea is seriously talented (I keep calling her the hair surgeon!) and clearly cares so much about both the health of your hair and your overall experience. If you're looking for someone who can deliver beautiful results while keeping your hair healthy, she's the one to see! read more

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I am writing to express my gratitude to Andrea who has now been my hairdresser for almost 5 months. She has helped me repair my hair from damage and hair loss stemming from bad previous stylists and a period of struggle with iron deficiency anemia last year. If you have bangs, you have to come see her. I have a blunt bang that requires precision cutting and it's very hard to find someone that actually has the talent to achieve that look for me. Andrea has that talent and then some! I can always count on a perfect color and cut every time. I love coming to her so much that my mom is a client as well and we are both overjoyed with the results. I am very confused by some of the negative reviews. It should be expected that when you come to a hair salon while having severely damaged hair, repair will take time, especially when someone wants dramatic color changes. I have watched her take photos of her clients' hair and my hair as well and she does not photoshop the images because it's not necessary. Using a ring light is not misleading and is no different from choosing better selfie lighting, but I guess not everyone understands that. I have attached a video of my hair on a day I visited Andrea where it's fresh, shiny & clean and another photo from a few weeks later on Halloween where it still looks excellent and healthy; obviously in my own personal photos, ring lights are not used because I don't own one. Still looks great. Mind you, my area has issues with hard water, and my hair still looks so good because of the time and care Andrea takes with my hair and the great products she uses in her salon and provides for her clients, which have helped a lot with the hair breakage I used to struggle with. Thank you Andrea for all that you do and for using your talent to help people look beautiful! read more

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I am so pleased with my first visit at Salon Draven. The owner and stylist Andrea was personable, knowledgeable, and honest which is such a relief when going to see a new hair stylist. She guided me through the process in choosing the right toner and gave me great advice for future appointments at her salon. A true gem in Rancho Santa Fe that will leave you feeling confident and beautiful! Will absolutely be coming back. Thanks Andrea! xx read more

I love this salon! I've now gotten my hair colored there a few times and it always ends up perfect. The inside is super cool (decor is RIGHT up my alley) and everyone is SO welcoming and friendly. Andrea does an amazing job and is always kind, attentive, and super fun to talk to. My hair looks SO shiny when I leave and feels so soft!!! read more

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If i could give negative stars i would. Was offered tape ins. Said she could get them. It would be no problem. Didn't have anything much to do anyways the next day. i arrived at 1145 on time my stepdaughter at 1214. I had already let her know. She said it was fine bc she had so many other clients. she's also mad bc she had to use a weft bc tape ins didn't show up. we had a contract for 1200$. I would ve compensated if she actually cared. It was crooked. She went from client to client while bossing her other employees around. Made it clear to whole salon she hates kids and loves animals. While I'm sitting in there with my infant baby. i went to plug in my phone. A customer started speaking to me. And my son dropped the closed flip mirror. I opened it a bit to see if broken. It was. I informed her. She says. ummmmm yeaaa i was gna tell u stop doing that. I can't have tht in here. There's a lot of animals in here. She doesn't care about much I'll tell u that. But expects everyone to be up her butt. So my daughters first wash the extensions. Coming out. And of course it's my daughter's fault!!! She offered to re sew it after i reminded her what went on that day: and she knows my daughter doesn't live here but is offering to re sew it. Come on. There's a reason j lo hasnt been back. i encourage anyone and everyone to stay away from this lady . She is truly not a good person. shes also complaining of not being compensated for weft. My husband watched the rest. bc i refused to sit in there and be told to be still with an infant and talked to like trash!! She is having to get it re sewn in Oklahoma City. read more

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First of all love the vibe as soon as you walk in Had a bad haircut about a year ago and I came in with my concerns she fixed me up with multiple treatments and a trim. I have very long hair and when I tend to get a trim a lot is taken off however she managed to only cut off an exact inch and still help my hair in growing back healthy. I recommend for anyone who has long hair and/or nervous about getting a hair cut! The owner is the one who worked with me and my hair plan! read more

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I would like to start out with the positives. I had a great Customer Service spent $600 for a color correction (black box die) with her unlike the other bad reviews. She actually took me in when she said she would. Had a really nice assistant helping out , Andrea uses really nice words such a sweetie and hun , I found Andrea on a paid advertised ad. Her results seemed pretty consistent via Photos. But the reason for my low rating is because after sitting 4 hours in her chair took 9 hours total ! My hair broke off was dry brassy patchy and orange . Don't believe those fake filters she puts on her social media it's al photo shopped . She also had her assitant give me a form that she's not responsible for the outcomes breakage burningof the scalp four hours after we started the process. I am aware that forms like this should be handed to clients PRIOR to service , especially first time clients before chemicals are even placed on the hair not as a surprise!!! I felt pressured to sign at the time since we were already 4 hours of work in and I was tired . So PLEASE BE AWARE if you are a first time client that you will be signing a form that she is not responsible nor giving a refund. Defaming comments are also not allowed , which is why this is my opinion , and I will not be returning here or recommending to my family or friends. The main reason for my low rating is her photos her "work " appears to be a bit misleading because they are photos shopped . The after photos she took of me did not look the same in person . She uses heavy filters and ring lights to edit the tone and color for her instagram/FB pics . I will post her before and after photo ....and I will post a real photo from my phone so you can see for yourself. You can go to her if u wish but my hair was very brassy , yellow , dry and of course patchy due to the previously colored hair . Test strand would have been better in my case but with her professional experience after bleaching my hair starting from the bottom and working her way up, she saw the outcome wasn't as expected and continued with the service. And had her assist rush to the back , print up the form not just for me but the other for the other girl sitting next to me as well . It was our first time hearing about needing more signatures . Releasing liability of the outcome . Good luck in finding your hairstylist. This is for educational purposes only . My reviews is mainly to show how her work really looks raw with no filter the day after so can't blame clients for the shampoos or hard water for the results. read more

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Alyssa was my stylist and i'm so happy with how my hair turned out, i love it!! Im so happy with my results def going with her again read more

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I called to make an appt for 2 ladies for make up and hair for a wedding that day. The owner was very nice on the phone. However when we showed up and proceeded with our appts with the two lovely assistants, the owner was very dismissive and extremely rude to us both during the time we were there. We spent over $400 combined, so it's very disappointing that we were treated this way. We will not be coming back or recommending this salon. I don't know why she was so rude. read more

Salon Draven is a wonderful environment to be in, clean, friendly, beautiful, and unique! These girls accomplish the impossible and are classy while doing it. I love Alyssa and her work, my hair has never looked better or made me feel more confident! read more

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Amazing extensions put in LOVE the quality of the hair and the installation!! Perfect color match! read more

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Finally! Andrea is no-nonsense and tells you exactly what is necessary to achieve your hair goals. And then she does it - with great talent & expertise! After several failed attempts with other stylists to achieve a fuller all-over head of hair, I finally came to the right place. I knew there must be SOMEONE OUT THERE who could do this, but I thought I would have to go to Hollywood or somewhere to find them. I found her! And she does work in Hollywood as well - so there ya' go. Go to Salon Draven - you will not regret it! read more

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The lady was lovely, kinda burned my head a little but it was my fault for not speaking up sooner. The negative part of the review is because she wasn't able to actually curl my hair. My hair is naturally thick and I've tried ironing it a few times myself which never worked and she couldn't get it to curl either read more

Loved Andrea and her team! My hair looks fabulous! The vibe was great! I highly recommend Andrea and this chic salon!

andrea is a talented stylist and knows all the tricks of the trade to make your hair beautiful! she is your go-to gal for blondes, especially if you need a hair transformation! I highly recommend salon draven! read more

I went to Salon Draven for the first time and absolutely fell in love with Andrea and her crew. Andrea came into the salon on her day off just to do my hair! They were so welcoming and professional. I felt right at home and connected with them like we were life long friends. From the minute I walked in I fell in love with the decor and her personality. She asked me questions about how I want my hair throughout the process. She explained to me exactly what she was doing at every step. I went from virgin dark brown hair to beautiful highlights as shown in the attached pictures. She did a great job with getting my hair exactly to what I envisioned during this first session. I am looking forward to future sessions! read more

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Best Quality, Service, a perfect California Blonde! -Im using my husband's Yelp account- I am thoroughly impressed with Andrea's work and service skills at her salon. Her expertise elevates her service to an exceptional level. Transitioning from dark to blonde hair requires precision and skill, and trusting your hair care to Andrea from beginning to end has been rewarding. I am very happy and grateful for her meticulous attention to detail. It's rare to find someone as professional and committed as Andrea. She ensures uniformity and style throughout, unlike many stylists who might leave inconsistencies. Andrea is trustworthy and highly professional-- I strongly recommend her services! Andrea might just be one of Rancho Santa Fe's best-kept secrets for achieving that perfect California blonde! read more

Wow, wow, WOW! Andrea is a hair goddess. I have never been more happy with my hair. Andrea guided me through making a choice when I wanted something vibrant and wild. She is beyond talented, and the entire staff made me feel like I was home, which is a must when sitting at the salon for hours. My hair is magical! Andrea took my look to a level I could never have imagined, and I've already been complimented twice on my way home from the salon. I will never go anywhere else. read more

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Andrea was GREAT , she was not only hospitable but flexible ! She was very accommodating to my schedule which I very much appreciated. I initially asked her for a V-line cut. She gave me a breakdown of what that would look like and wow she saved me ! She amazed me with volume and youth she gave to my hair. She really does an amazing job. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. read more

Please visit Salon Draven next time you're looking to transform your hair, Andrea is so kind and it's easy to see she cares about her work as well as her clients. She somehow exceeded my expectations when I saw my final result. I won't be letting anyone cut my hair besides Andrea for a while! read more

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I had an issue that Andrea bent over backwards to resolve prompting me to revise my opinion and review. Thank you!

Giti is my hair muse! I've been following her everywhere she goes because she's the ONLY one I trust with my hair for the last 18 years. She turns my hair into the most beautiful work of art that I get compliments till the day I go back for her to do it all over. She can do magic with her colors even with my stubborn hair. Her experience being the color director at Panache and company speaks volumes for itself. I'm almost due again for my cut and balayage and I'm so excited to see what we're going to do next! Call or text her directly at (858) 531-3829. read more

I went to Salon Draven for the first time today and had a fantastic experience with Andrea and her team! I recently moved to the area and saw that her salon had great reviews. She gave me a great haircut and suggested a toner that really helped enhance the color and texture of my hair. She was very knowledgeable and gave me some great ideas for next time. Everyone at the salon was so warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back! read more

The nicest owner and nicest staff, you truly feel heard and taken care of at this salon. I will definitely be going back for their amazing service and hospitality! read more

Did exactly what I wanted. She listened and asked so many questions. The whole staff was very welcoming and nice. Can't wait for my next appointment read more

I have never received so many compliments on my hair cut & color!!!!! I absolutely LOVE my color!!!! It's actually an improvement compared to my natural color & is more flattering to my complexion. The best part is that it is SUPER low maintenance!!! My color doesn't require any toning at the salon & I just wash my hair once a week with the amazing, super clean ingredient purple shampoo & mask; THAT'S IT! The halo that they use to heat the color is super quiet & quick. Andrea & Steve are astonishingly talented, passionate, & knowledgeable in all things hair!!!! Their level of surface is VERY high but they are genuine & compassionate. They are also incredibly thoughtful & easy to connect with. They are honest, which is a difficult thing to be in a professional dealing with people's appearances & self esteem! They genuinely want you to look & feel your best, so if your idea for your image won't flatter you, they will very gently & empathetically make a suggestion. I can not say enough praise of these two incredible artists & people! I wasn't even looking for a new hair stylist, but I connected with Andrea & Steve & had a feeling they were exceptional in their profession, and they absolutely are!!!! SO grateful to have found Draven Salon, Steven, & Lady Andrea!!!! I hope to be a client of theirs for decades to come!!! read more

Christine at Salon Dracen has been cutting my hair for 23 years - I have followed her across 4 salons. This one is super clean and neat. read more

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Draven is a wonderful salon and Andrea is awesome! I recently had a Brazilian and they did a great job with zero frying! Great products and such a cool vibe. read more

I had a lip blushing procedure done today and I couldn't be happier! I was totally comfortable the entire time and Andrea was amazing. She explained what she was doing, constantly checked to see how I was feeling and picked the perfect color for my lips. She has an incredibly gentle touch and was professional and knowledgeable. I highly, highly recommended Andrea. My lips look beautiful and it was a fantastic experience! read more

Quite simply, Andrea is the best. I came to her on the advice of a friend, and she's amazing at making you look your best. Yes, she's expensive -- but you absolutely get what you pay for. She's a master stylist and colorist with years of experience. My hair has never looked or felt better. She is also an experienced and talented esthetician, and I get compliments on my permanent makeup all the time. read more

Andrea is extremely talented and I always have an impeccable experience every time I come to Salon Draven!

Great salon with great people! Andrea added highlights and lowlights and my hair looks amazing! Andrea is amazing!

I've been getting my hair done by Giti for 25 years and she's amazing with color!! I followed her here from Panache. I highly recommend this place in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe! read more

I cannot even begin to describe my joy in finding this place. Not only do the decor and vibes match my very soul, the stylists here are very welcoming/accepting and are absolutely phenomenal at what they do!! I had the extreme pleasure of working with Andrea. I was feeling stuck in a rut with my appearance, as it had been relatively the same for many years and this year I am really wanting to go for my dreams, in all aspects of my life which included my appearance. I have very thick curly hair, and have had the constant issue of stylists telling me I can't do certain things because of it. I had LONG given up on my dream of a specific style (a short, straight, avant-garde cut that I'd always admired on the alternative/gothic/punk musicians I loved growing up). To my absolute surprise and delight, when I asked Andrea what she would recommend for my hair, she immediately suggested EXACTLY THAT! Without even knowing that I've been dying for that hair style for around a decade! I passed on what I'd been told over the years: that it isn't possible because my hair is curly and thick, and she told me it absolutely is possible and she would teach me how to style it so that it stays that way. I couldn't believe it. I also love colored hair - I've had blue, pink, and purple in the past (individually). I asked her what she would do with my color, and she said she would mix blue and purple. I couldn't quite visualize it, but I already knew within minutes of talking to her that I trusted her vision fully. And oh my goodness. The results are absolutely stunning. As a nonbinary person, I really appreciate that she went with a very gender neutral cut, as I've had a lot of stylists try to make my short hair super feminine. But this haircut is literally 100% me. I have never seen myself look so incredible and present so authentically in my life before. And the COLOR!! I had no IDEA hair could look like this! I feel like a walking masterpiece, and everywhere I go, I get multiple compliments, because, just like me, most people have never seen anything like this before! I am just so grateful I found Salon Draven, and especially Andrea. I feel like she really saw me for exactly who I am, within minutes of meeting me. I've never had such an affirming and incredible experience, and I feel so proud and happy in my skin, more than I ever thought was possible. Not to mention, spending time with Andrea and Steven for hours while she did my color was such a blast, as they are both such kind and fun people. That salon somehow feels like a home away from home to me already after two appointments. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Bad service I was told that I would get a call back never did tried to reach out again stopped picking up my calls. services provided might be good but getting those services was damn near impossible in my experience. read more

Great spot, cute and trendy decor. Got my nails done by Cindy and loved them!! Be sure to make an appointment. read more

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Andrea and John at Salon Draven are just fantastic. I watched two hair color appointments and both times the color was perfection! Also the cut and style were wonderful and the client was really catered too about how they wanted their hair. They offered us refreshments and were so interesting to talk to. They made us feel welcome and comfortable the entire time. The decor is something to see! read more