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    4.8 (67 reviews)
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    Digital perm and hair cut
    Erica Y.

    Maria is super talented and fun to talk to. Always enjoyed getting a digital perm from her.

    I love Salon Mia! Ms. Mia is the best of the best! She knows what is best for you and your hair. She is very detailed and meticulous. Since I am very particular about my hair--of course, it's our crown of glory--I did a lot of research and read many reviews for different salons, but Salon Mia always had the best feedback. Ms. Mia will make sure to focus on you, which is why you need to book an appointment rather than simply walk into her salon. It's all about quality over quantity. I got the best digital perm of my life! I am a regular client-- from haircut to perm--and I can't wait for my hair color! I'd give her a million !!!

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    Amy W.

    Maria was so kind and opened the shop that day just for my sister and me! She and her husband were awesome - the service was quite efficient and they brought us cookies and tea as we were waiting. They were fun to chat with and super friendly. We got foilayage and loved the results! The experience was wonderful overall.

    Erika N.

    I love this place! The people, the environment, and how much work they put into their profession. I came across this salon on yelp and noticed their "walk-ins welcome" which made it easier for me to come in for my appointment. However, I wanted a haircut and balayage, a very long process (3-4 hours), so I called in to make sure it wasn't too busy for my walk-in. They were very nice and let me come in as soon as I could. As soon as I walked in, Maria greeted me and let me tell her exactly what I wanted. At first she thought I said I wanted a root touch up over the phone, when really I wanted a full on balayage, but she took the time out of her day to fufill my needs which I really appreciated. Maria is such a sweet woman and takes her craft very seriously. Her husband Shawn was such a warming person as well and helped Maria during my process. Both of them have many years of experience and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. Price was something I was a little anxious about, since most places add more fees depending on length and texture. And with my hair being thick and long, I expected to pay more than $200. But Maria stated at the beginning of our session after examining my hair that the price would be $200 flat, which made me really happy. I highly recommend this place because Maria will satisfy your needs and will make sure shes giving you the best options available. Will definitely be coming back soon for touch ups and more haircuts!

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    Monica M.

    Had an AMAZING experience at Salon Mia with Maria and her husband! Before going to Salon Mia, my hair looked like a rat's nest. I'm talking split ends for days, super dry, and the balayage I got from another place was getting weirdly yellow and crusty. It looked like I crawled out of a rock (which isn't that far from the truth since COVID-19 has made me a hot mess). You can tell that she was super knowledgable on how hair moves and falls. I totally stink at hair. Like legit only know how to put it in a really weak ponytail so I just asked her for her professional opinion and she talked me through everything (How she was going to cut my bangs, how she was going to trim my hair, how it was going to fall, etc). I stood there stupified by her knowledge #I'mNotWorthy. After giving me a fresh cut, her and her husband got to work giving me a digital perm. Not only were they incredibly meticulous and very detail-oriented, they were the absolute cutest couple and worked so well together! #RelationshipGoals. The whole process took about 4 hours, but now I automatically have waves after I take a shower and look put together without even trying! It didn't even feel like 4 hours because they were the sweetest people and it was such a great experience. Maria also noticed the damage in my hair and treated it while also adding a bit of toner to level off the bleached blond looking parts of my hair (The part that wasn't cut off, I still wanted my hair a bit past my shoulders). And she did this out of the goodness of her heart because she couldn't bear to see my hair like that. The price is pretty freaking epic also. The digital perm was $200 WITH THE CUT INCLUDED. CUT...IN...CLUDED (Yes, I know "cluded" is not a word). You can't beat that, ladies! I know. I'VE TRIED. I've lived in San Diego for 2 years and haven't been able to find a hairstylist, but I am now happy to say that I have found my go-to place! Also, big props to them for being COVID conscious. They had their doors wide open and I was the only one that they were serving the entire time. They, and myself, wore a mask at all times so I felt very comfortable and safe going to get my hair done!

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    Corrine P.

    I got my hair done by Maria. She was very professional, friendly, interesting to talk to and experienced. She actually has over 15 years of experience I found out! I was a difficult customer because I had to get my hair from a bad dye job mixture of blonde and red to a deep red. I wanted it bright, but as natural looking as possible so my work would not complain about the color. She expertly worked to get my hair the perfect shade and did three amazing things: 1) She also dyed my eyebrows to match the new color (not everyone remembers this important step) 2) This was a BIG deal: after completely finishing my hair, blow dry and all, I felt the color needed a little toning down for my work, so she added brown to it and re-shampooed and re-blow dried and everything! She was patient, kind and helpful through this process. She offered to do this too! I didn't have to go home feeling I wish it were darker. 3) After all was said and done she even threw in a free hair curling, because I told her how I wanted to try a loose wavy curl style. Maria and her husband both own and work in this salon (which is adorable). With two experts there keeping it running I have confidence that no matter who you see your experience at Mia Salon will be amazing just like mine. I will definitely be returning, especially since they offer a large variety of services including facials too.

    After: Haircut and digital perm by Maria. No iron or roll brushed but just hand dried.

    I was nervous and excited at the same time because it was my very first hair salon visiting in the US. I got a haircut and a digital perm from Maria. She knew exactly what I wanted to do for my new hairstyle. The service was great and the price was reasonable. I'll be definitely back to her. I'm really happy that now I know where to go for my hair. I highly recommend this place!

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    Chris L.

    My locks are naturally straight and boring, but Maria saved many woes by expertly perming and styling my hair without breaking my budget. She and Sean are seasoned professionals and consistently deliver cheerful service. Now I go to Salon Mia regularly to get haircuts, perms and waxed. I always make an appointment with Maria before special events (weddings, interview, etc.) and leave looking my best. Highly recommended!

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    Maria and Sean are the best team! They cared about the health of your hair and always gave the best suggestion for hairstyle.

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    My mom and I were both very happy. I got digital perm for the first time ever and I'm a believer now.

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    Maria was super friendly and considerate. She kept communicating with me throughout the haircut to make it look the way I want.

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    Alicia is who does my hair but I have seen happy clients with all of the other stylist over the years.

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