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    Salon Esby

    4.1 (18 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Makayla was amazing! She did everything I asked and made my hair so beautiful. I've never felt more confident with the hair that I have now thank you so much, Makayla. I couldn't recommend her enough! Oh and, The salon is so beautiful too!!

    What I wanted to get done. All over blonde with a root smudge and brown tips.
    Allison L.

    Stylist Makayla completely ruined my hair and I was refused a refund from the owner. Paid $360 for highlights I never asked for, left with streaky brown and blonde stripes throughout my hair when I wanted all over blonde. Took 6 hours and now if I want to go get my hair fixed by a reputable stylist I will have to pay more and it'll be a huge pain because the artist will have to painstakingly pick out the brown streaks and only bleach those. Also got the most horrible hack job of a haircut. Even after extensive back and forth with owner, she wouldn't give me back a dime. Horrible place, zero integrity. DO NOT come here, you'll be gambling a lot of money. Will post what I wanted vs what I got.

    I've been going to salon esby for years! I always leave the salon absolutely loving my hair. Maddie is seriously the best and is so welcoming!

    20inch  Bellami infinity Wefts freshly done

    I started coming to the salon in the beginning of 2024 and absolutely loved the vibe from everyone here! Ryan is my hairstylist and absolutely nails my hair every single time! She exceeds my expectations every appointment and I leave happier than ever with my hair. I get so many compliments and recommend this salon to anyone that asks! Great service and an amazing team working there!!! Go to salon Esby to get your hair done and ask for ryan!

    Trim & style
    Auriana F.

    What a Godsend this place is. I'm new to East County and I have already been to another stylist out here who chopped my very long thick hair into a layered mullet when I asked for "long" layers. I've been growing my hair ever since and was super nervous and traumatized to cut it again but I knew it needed something. I booked a "haircut" with Savannah (the owner) and let me just say her consultation was top tier. She asked me what I wanted and I asked her if I needed to refresh my already botched layers (nervous about having to cut off all my hard work of grow out) bc I like the long mermaid hair look and didn't want to have to start all over, and she said no. She gave it to me straight. She told me exactly what needed to be done to save my long hair and I respect her so much for that. She could have easily not taken the time with me and just chop away at my hair bc I thought that would make it blend better. Instead, she pointed out that my layers were cut too far back into my hair from the previous lady and she didn't want to do more damage by cutting into them and to just let them continue to grow out so she can fix them later or my hair can just be one pretty length. She DRY CUTS which I love bc she can actually see what's being taken off instead of chopping away. She literally took an inch off the very bottom so it won't be split when it continues to grow. After a trim, wash, and style it was def refreshed and I still had my long hair that's taken forever to grow. I could seriously cry

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    I have been going to Yesenia for years and she does amazing work and does not damage my hair I most definitely recommend her!

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    Beautiful salon and super talented hair stylists. They always make me feel welcome. Highly recommend!

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    The Hot Seat Salon - Before hair cut and styling

    The Hot Seat Salon

    4.6(566 reviews)
    1.6 miBostonia
    $$

    Yesterday I came in for a haircut as I walk in and was greeted with the most welcoming energy. Rita…read morewas happy to get started on my haircut and made sure to double check everything I was looking for in my haircut before she got started. I hadn't gotten a cut in a while due to a previous bad experience and was really nervous prior to coming in. I called multiple different places until I spoke with some at this salon and felt this was the right place to go. I'm so glad I made the choice to come here because Rita did an amazing job with my haircut. Not only was she extremely sweet and welcoming, but her work left me feeling so confident upon walking out. She took her time with my hair, made sure I was comfortable and that I was happy with my hair before leaving. She did an amazing job styling it as well!! She brought my hair back to life !!! If you don't know where to go! You have found your new spot!!! Don't forget to ask for Rita. She is a sweetheart, and does an amazing job! Thank you Rita you're the best habibti

    I found Maysaa through Instagram. I was on mission to find my next hair stylist since I was tired,…read moreof the one I did have for the past three years. I had been wanting to go platinum for some years now and my last hairstylist would always give me blonde or orange blonde which I disliked. I messaged various people and Maysaa was not only fast to respond, but inviting. Her kind and fast response are what made me make the appointment with her. She did not only get my hair down to the lightest color possible, but gave me advice and made a plan with me how to keep my hair healthy and get to the color I want. I will for sure be going back to her for touch ups and hair treatments. The salon was clean , spacious and all the girls there seemed very nice which was a plus top the experience

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    The Hot Seat Salon
    The Hot Seat Salon
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    Ooh La La Salon & Day Spa - Rich color starts with dimension.
Brunette, balayage, highlights, and lived-in color with seamless blending.
Schedule your color refresh.

    Ooh La La Salon & Day Spa

    4.9(128 reviews)
    1.5 miBostonia
    $$

    I found this salon on Yelp! First time customer and I was so fortunate to be paired with the best…read morestylist!! The salon is very bright, clean, cute and quaint. Casey was such a sweet treasure of a soul. She took the time to get to know me, my needs, my personal preference and she listened without judgment!! I have been struggling with hair loss for many years and I also have thin gray hair! I brought my own shampoo and conditioner, Casey was so respectful and fairly knowledgeable about the challenges of gray hair and hair loss. I really appreciated how open she was when I shared that I preferred non-toxic, products without harmful chemicals. She even inquired about the products I brought. She took really good care of my hair. She was really easy to talk to. I left loving my haircut!! This was the first time a stylist didn't go to town trying to "layer" my hair to give me volume. I will definitely be back to see Casey!!

    It's been a minute since I've been here but still just as great as always! The salon is so cute and…read morealways very clean. There's plenty of parking in front of the salon. They have a cute sitting area while you wait for your appointment where you can pick up some product or hair accessories. I always see Sam and she does the most amazing job!

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    Ooh La La Salon & Day Spa - At Ooh La La Salon, our custom balayage services are designed to create a sun-kissed look with seamless blending and a lived-in grow-out.

    At Ooh La La Salon, our custom balayage services are designed to create a sun-kissed look with seamless blending and a lived-in grow-out.

    Ooh La La Salon & Day Spa - At Ooh La La Salon in El Cajon, our extension services are customized from the very beginning The color match, placement, density, & blend!

    At Ooh La La Salon in El Cajon, our extension services are customized from the very beginning The color match, placement, density, & blend!

    Ooh La La Salon & Day Spa - Healthy hair. Rich color. Beautiful dimension.

Custom color, blonding, balayage, and extensions--all in one chair.

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    Healthy hair. Rich color. Beautiful dimension. Custom color, blonding, balayage, and extensions--all in one chair. Book your visit.

    Hair Drezzers On Fire - Blonde by Jezica

    Hair Drezzers On Fire

    4.7(1.1k reviews)
    10.0 miNormal Heights
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    I had a great experience at Hair Drezzers on Fire with my two daughters (ages 8 and 11). Finding a…read moresalon that could work with their curly hair, give them a good trim AND style their hair, without costing an arm and a leg or being super far from us, was harder than I expected! I reached out to about 10 salons through Yelp about a week before I needed the appointment, and only 3 responded. The assistant from Hair Drezzers on Fire was incredibly helpful. I explained what I was looking for, and she was able to find a stylist who was available on the day I needed and give me a quote ahead of time that I was comfortable with. The whole process of setting up the appointment was easy and professional. When we arrived, I found street parking nearby. Some of the parking is metered, but there are also side streets where you can find non-metered parking. The salon itself was nice and clean. We were greeted right away by a super friendly and helpful gentleman, who I later realized was the owner! We were also offered something to drink, which was a nice touch. My girls were scheduled with Maggie, and she was wonderful. She was kind, professional, and most importantly, she knew how to work with curly hair. She trimmed both girls' hair and was also able to do the braided styles they wanted. She did an excellent job, and I was really happy with how their hair turned out. After having such a hard time finding a salon that checked all of our boxes, I'm really glad we found this place. I would definitely bring my girls back!

    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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    Hair Drezzers On Fire - Balayage by Jezica

    Balayage by Jezica

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    Wolf & Sparrow - Color&cut by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    Wolf & Sparrow

    4.8(73 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    I booked a haircut and style with Tyler last minute for a work party and he was wonderful! The…read moresalon is small and cute and shares a parking lot with Honeybaked. Tyler was friendly and easy to talk to and I explained I had a work event that night and I was hoping he could style it so it would last for that. He sprayed every curl thoroughly and the curls held all night. I have been to several other salons over the years and was honestly shocked the whole thing was only $55. In this economy???? It was a steal and Tyler was lovely. Definitely will go back.

    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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    Wolf & Sparrow - Color by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    Color by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    Wolf & Sparrow - Color by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    Color by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    Wolf & Sparrow - Color&cut by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

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    Color&cut by Raeanne follow @raeanne.hair

    United Hair Salon - Bob Haircut, Color & Style!
Done by Sam

    United Hair Salon

    4.6(126 reviews)
    1.2 miBostonia
    $

    Thanks Sam! I love it. Feeling like Anne Hathaway…read more Really quaint atmosphere, kind, gentle service, efficient & affordable prices = one happy customer.

    If you're looking for a trendy or modern short haircut or a professional hair color, I would not…read morerecommend going to this salon. I made the mistake of going here and ended up paying three times the amount of money to have my hair color corrected after Sam turned it a red orange color when I told him beforehand that my only fear was ending up with red/orange hair. He assured me it would not. Not only that but the haircut was totally uneven and way shorter than I wanted. It had to be recut to even it all out. This can be devastating for a haircut that is already extremely short. Now I have to wear a scarf or a hat until my hair gets longer. Probably around six months. The worst experience of my life. I thought because he had great reviews he must be pretty good but after my hair was ruined I looked further for more reviews. If you look hard enough and deep enough you will find all of the terrible reviews. For some reason people are able to hide these which is a bad thing for people like myself that look for reviews before going to a new salon. I dont understand how he could have so many 5 stars reviews after what he did to my hair. Are they really all real reviews? Seriously, this is so deceiving and it's unfair to people that rely on honest reviews to decide where to go for hair needs. Sam is a very nice man until it comes time to take responsibility for ruining your hair. Then he's not so nice.

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    United Hair Salon - Color, Highlights, Red & Blonde!
Done by Sam

    Color, Highlights, Red & Blonde! Done by Sam

    United Hair Salon - Color, Cut & Style!
Done by Sam

    Color, Cut & Style! Done by Sam

    United Hair Salon - Color Correction, Highlights, Cut & Style!
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    Color Correction, Highlights, Cut & Style! Done by Sam

    Honey and Hive - Our amazing team, l-r
Vanessa, Karen, Jess G, Jess S, Brenda, Ann, Suzanne, Dara, Cynthia, Jenn, Kendra, Vanessa, Sarah & Amanda!

    Honey and Hive

    4.7(146 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    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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    Honey and Hive - Hair By Angelica

    Hair By Angelica

    Honey and Hive - Curly hair

    Curly hair

    Honey and Hive - Hair done by Jennifer Denker

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    Hair done by Jennifer Denker

    Salon Esby - hair - Updated September 2026

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