I cannot express how glad I am to have come upon this gem of place. The owner communicated clearly and made sure to set me up with one of their lovely stylists. Kendra did an amazing job with my full single process color and haircut - I'm in love with the results. She was not only super skilled but also so friendly and helpful! She gave me plenty of great tips and tricks for maintaining my hair but also suggestions for someone new to the area. I felt so welcomed and well taken care of throughout the entire appointment. I'll definitely be coming back - highly recommend! read more

I went to Ana for highlights and I'm overall unhappy with the experience. She charged me $250 for highlights and she charged my mom $215 for the same service and I was charged more because I have more hair and that it's a little longer. When I showed her the pictures of what I wanted she said it would take more time and be more expensive which I didn't appreciate. Haircut is $60 ontop of the $250 which doesn't include tip. I feel like my hair looked slightly better but it grew out quick and now my hair looks darker so I wouldn't recommend this place or go back she didn't get my hair blond enough and I didn't get what I want which is upsetting due to the high price and I didn't get what I wanted I also thought I would be getting 5 star service. read more

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Ana was amazing. She gave me beautiful highlights & a great trim !!! She fixed what my previous hair lady messed up. She was very precise & very kind. She even got me a pillow so I would feel more comfortable in the chair. I will definitely be back !!!! Thank you so much Ana. read more

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Can't say enough about how talented and amazing Kendra is. I have an extremely picky 13 year old. Went to her recently for a trim and dye and couldn't be happier with the results. She did an amazing job and we left completely happy. She's very easy to work with. After every appointment my daughter always asks me when the next time we are going is lol. highly recommended ! read more

Salon Radiance - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

I have been coming to this La Mesa location for the past two years. I highly recommend this salon for all of your hair and makeup, products and services! The vibe is rustic and chill. read more

True to form, Ana was absolutely amazing! She is an expert at her craft and did a fantastic job highlighting my hair. She's also done my hair extensions in the past, and they always come out amazing. You can tell she really cares, and the quality of her work is outstanding. Thank you so much!! read more

Had my hair cut by Lily for the 1st time. Good hair cut, clean salon, good convo. No receptionist which isn't my favorite set up, but I get the cost saving. Would recommend if you can go during the week. Weekend parking is always rough. read more

Haircut and style Walked in and was welcomed by Julie,super nice stylist.I felt she understood what I wanted and was treated royally with a. Soothing hair wash and neck massage,I wanted to refresh and left feeling great!Thank you for taking me as a walk in I appreciate the time that you took to make my hair look and feel great! read more

Salon Radiance - Haircut and style - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I went into Salon Radiance for the first time today and saw Michelle for a bang trim. She was great! My bangs are usually problematic and most don't know what to do with them. She took her time and gave a lot of attention to detail. I have coarse straight Asian hair with a section bleached so it lays a little crazy. read more

Great service, kind people and perfect hair. Kendra did a nice job on my hair and Elva was great in getting me booked.

Angelica gave me an excellent haircut. The vibe was okay. Also I had a head massage and it made me relax.

I made an appointment for a consultation and I got there a few minutes early for my appointment with Angelica.... My appt was for 1pm.... I waited until 1:15pm.... No one came over to say anything to me.... Then I got a call saying that she forgot to come into work.... Something about her kid.... How does someone just forget to come to work!!! I think that's very unprofessional!! I'm a very good tipper if you do a good job and I like you... I treat my hair stylist very good.... Anyway that's no way to get or keep a good client.... I'm going elsewhere.... Should have listened to my sister.... She recommended a fabulous gal and I just made an appointment with her... read more

Ray was an absolute gem! Not only did he rock my haircut and balayage, but he did it as a walk in with no appointment! I don't get my hair done very often, so it's difficult for me to choose colors and styles that would look good on me. Ray took the few example pictures I showed, provided some knowledgeable insight from his own experience, and worked his magic! He is super flexible with his schedule and very passionate about his work, and it shows! Thank you Ray! read more

Salon Radiance - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

Made a last minute appointment with Shauna, and was looking for a specific blonde. She did an amazing job, lifting the gold highlights and bringing me to the perfect blonde! read more

I contacted the owner of the salon and she was very kind and understanding of the situation. She gave me the option of either getting a full refund or to have my hair redone which I really appreciated. She was able to schedule me in with another stylist right away. The new stylist was wonderful. She did her best to correct the issues with my hair and overall it turned out great. She could not have done a better job. The only reason I did not give this review five stars is that my hair is now way more damaged than when I started. We had to do a color stripper plush a round of bleach to get the old color out. This is no fault of the owner or the second stylist but of the situation in general. Overall I understand that all business make mistakes. But I am happy to report that this business is responsive and understanding when issues come up. read more

Obsessed with my haircut by Ray, he's so personable! I was nervous coming to a new stylist, but he truly made me feel so relaxed the whole time. Definitely coming back for my next trim! read more

Ray is the most talented, artistic stylist I have ever met, and an overall lovely human. I had an unfortunate cut/color from a different salon, which I didn't think could be salvageable, but Ray managed to not only fix it but gave me the most beautiful color and flattering cut. I've received so many compliments, and honestly don't think my hair has ever looked this good. I truly appreciate that Ray listened to my concerns and really took his time on what was a very challenging repair process. It was a lengthy fix, but I never once felt rushed or like I was an inconvenience. Ray is an incredibly talented artist, and I feel very fortunate to have met him. read more

My lady Michelle always does my hair perfect! She is so patient and makes sure she knows exactly what you want. Would recommend the salon and her to anyone! read more

I called super last minute just to see if they were able to squeeze me in fifteen minutes prior to my arrival and they said that was perfect! I was in a rush and had an appointment 45 minutes after I sat down in the chair. Ana was the absolute best! She was fast, careful, and sweet. Also the space was super clean and had a very cozy and warm atmosphere. Before she started, I showed her a photo of an idea I had for my layers and she nailed it. I walked out with just enough time for my appointment with the most beautiful layers. Thank you again! I will be back! read more

Needed my bangs cut as they were about to close i believe her name was Elma or something similar sweetest women ever and did a great job definitely recommend read more

I've been researching Habit Hand-Tied extensions for a couple of years now. I booked an appointment with a stylist at another salon. After doing an in-person consultation, putting down a deposit, and exchanging multiple emails with that stylist, I was excited to finally experience these extensions myself. Unfortunately, after all of our discussions the stylist emailed me one day advising what I wanted was "out of the scope of her capabilities." Christine Shamo has done my color in the past and her work is never short or amazing. She recently got certified in the Habit Hand-Tied method, so I entrusted her to put these extensions in for me. I was her first official client for this method and she did not disappoint! I am so happy with my new hair. If you want the hair of your dreams, Christine is your girl! read more

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This review is long overdue. About two years ago I decided to get blond hair. I had black hair. Let me tell you that Alva has been taking care of my hair. I understood that this will be a long process if I don't want to damage my hair. After 2 years, and a lots of funny color in my hair,I have beautiful blond and healthy hair, thanks to Alva. Also I took all her advice maintaining my hair. Yes being blonde is not on the cheaper side. But if you want healthy and beautiful hair, you need to follow your hairdresser advice. Also you need to be very patient, specially if you want to be blonde from a darker color. Sure you can get blonde after one visit but than don't be surprised that you hair is damaged. The salon has a great vibe, everyone is very friendly. It's a clean and professional environment. I'm blessed to have Alva is my hairdresser. She is professional, perfectionist and she has a great humor! I am always looking forward to see her! I definitely recommend her! She is amazing. read more

Salon Radiance - Black hair 2 years ago. - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Updated review. Samantha is a color slayer. I first went to her with damaged hair from a previous stylist. She color corrected me and nursed my hair back to health. Two years and some change later my hair was healthy and my natural color is dark brown. I had been wanting to go back to blonde, but she cared more about the integrity of my hair so she told me my hair wasn't ready after the first year. We addressed the going blonde subject again after year 2 and she agreed my hair was healthy enough. I showed her pictures of what I wanted to do and she explained that pulling from brown to blonde can be a process and take a few sessions. I told her I trusted her fully and let her do her thing. We set up an appointment and look at the transformation. read more

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It was a very good day today after Maria C from Salon Radiance in La Mesa, did a great job on my hair cut and styled my out of control hair. It had been over a year since my last hair cut so I was way past due. She was amazing and took her time to listen to what I wanted. Overall very satisfied, extremely reasonable rate, and so I will come back to her more often!! Thank you so much Maria. read more

Salon Radiance - Best of 2022!! - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

Lilly is amazing!! My hair feels and looks so great now! I got a hair cut and my hair dyed by her. She's very sweet and great at hair. Here's a before and after read more

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Adding to this review as my experiences just keep getting better... Erica has made me a BLONDE without damaging my hair and explaining the process every step of the way, product recommendations and more! Love her ------------------------------------- I've been following Erica since she was at her previous salon and it is well worth it! I found her on Instagram (@beautybyfriend_) SHE IS A HAIR WIZARD! I'll never trust anyone else with my hair, she always makes sure to get exactly what I want showing me multiple example photos and teaching me about tones so I can ensure I get exactly what I'm looking for. She's gentle and a sweetheart to talk to! I always leave feeling refreshed and more than happy with my hair! Her and all the ladies at SR2 are so sweet. read more

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It was my second visit to this place and I was assigned a nice friendly stylist. The experience was pleasant but it felt like the stylist was inexperienced and doesn't really know what she's doing. After the cut, wash, blow and curling, hair looks fine with styling and hair spray. After a hair wash today and blow drying, to my horror, my hair is now very uneven on both sides. It looks like someone chopped it into bits and pieces. Sorry but it's the worst 50 dollars spent. Will not return again. Update: It was really kind for Salon Radiance to reach out and offer to fix my hair. And I wanted to give a fair update on their outstanding customer service. Thank you Janan and especially to Ray for making my hair look pretty again!! Good job on what you guys are doing!!! I look forward to my next visit to give you guys a 5 star rating ;) read more

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I've only had my hair colored professionally twice in my life. I left a yelp message & Pete responded almost right away. He got me in the same week for a color test & precut. Pete was very professional yet warm. He stressed not leaving my hair in worse condition than before so I really appreciated that. When I went in for the color change, I was a little surprised about the charge per hour, which was $75/hour & the entire process of covering my grays, lifting the box color & foiling my hair took almost 5 hours so you can guess how much I ended up paying! This is the only reason I deducted 1 star. The rest of the service was excellent. Pete put me to sleep several times from the multiple head massages. The color came out very pretty. He informed me that it will be close to the color I wanted & recommended that I wait a couple of months to lighten it even further. Overall, a wonderful experience & will return. read more

Salon Radiance - What I wanted. - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I got married this week and had an appointment with Naomi at Salon Radiance 2 for my bridal hair and makeup. I confirmed with her again via text one week before. When I showed up at the salon at our designated time, it was dark and locked. I waited outside for 40 minutes, repeatedly calling and texting her with no response. I sat outside, alone, bawling because it was my wedding day. I finally left and frantically did my own hair and makeup - I suck at doing hair and makeup which is why I booked a professional in the first place. I got a text from Naomi over 2 hours past our appointment time and way too late to be of any help, saying she "overslept" and her phone was on "do not disturb". I will forever remember my wedding day as starting with me crying on the sidewalk alone, and every time I look at pictures I will remember that I didn't feel as beautiful as every bride deserves to. I would never trust Naomi or Salon Radiance as they clearly lack professionalism, trustworthiness, and overall human decency. Completely incomprehensible that this could happen to a bride. read more

What a wonderful salon and a great experience! We had a hair appointment with Pete this evening and he was absolutely wonderful. My daughter is 8 and I wasn't expecting him to treat her like a true little client because of her young age... but he did and It was such a relief and so sweet. He took his time, cared about the quality of his work, and even took the time to blow dry and style it. Ultimately, my daughter loves her new hair cut and I'm happy she is happy. I highly recommend this salon because of its positive environment and friendly staff, and I also very much recommend Pete as a hair stylist if you need a cut! Thank you Peter! read more

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After my usual stylist no called / no showed me a few times, I decided it was time for a change. I went in blind, booking my appointment online without having a specific stylist to see. Lucky me! I walked in for my appointment and was greeted by Tanya who was also my stylist. She was immediately friendly and listened to exactly what I wanted. My curly wasn't a hurdle for her, and she even supported my preference for bangs and made them look AMAZING! I can't wait to come back. This will definitely be my new spot, Tanya is a gem! Boilerplate stuff: the salon is very clean, easy location with plenty of meter parking, and friendly staff. read more

I cannot express how happy I am with my new hair color and cut! So the next best thing.... 5Stars on Yelp. Erica transformed my blonde (with gold, yuck) to a beautiful ash with low lights. Ash came in to cut off what I called my mullet. Salon is adorable, prices are great. Bring quarters for parking meter. Looking forward to seeing you again Erica in a month! read more

Salon Radiance - #beautybyfriend - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've been getting my hair done here about two years from Samantha Venis, she never disappoints and always rocks my hair out! And she's super fun to be around for two hours we're always dying laughing! read more

Tonya is AMAZEBALLS! For an early morning walk in, she treated me like a long time client. Understood the style I wanted & how to make it work with my daily needs. Über professional & very friendly! The salon was great too, positive atmosphere & stylish decor. Looking forward to returning! read more

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I started seeing Naomi (for cuts and color) in June when I moved from Seattle to La Mesa and will continue to be a repeat client due to her solid professional judgement, caring service and amazing ability to translate a pinterest photo into what is realistically possible. In the previous 2 years I went from a natural level 5 to a level 9 platinum blonde. My previous stylist was terrific about making sure I made the change slowly as to not damage my hair but there was some due to the radical level of change. In our first session Naomi assessed my hair, my hair routine (I sent a shelfie of all my current hair care products), my tolerance for upkeep and created a going-forward plan that would revive my hair and be something I would actually follow. I trust her to act in my hairs best behalf and loves that she offers alternatives and choices. read more

Leah Hughes is AMAZING. I've been going to her since I moved to San Diego 5 years ago and I cannot say enough great things about her and her work! I had such a hard time finding a stylist that I trust and I am so, so happy I found Leah. I leave feeling amazing every time I get my hair done and I am always getting a ton of compliments on my color! She's seriously the best and I will not let anyone else touch my hair. Leah does a great job at explaining what she is going to do before she does it. You'll never go in to get an inch cut off and wind up with a bob (we've all been there) and she takes the time the actually listen to what I want. She's also super honest about what will work with my hair color and texture so I always end up with something that I can actually style myself. If you're looking for a new stylist, GO SEE LEAH! I promise, you will not be disappointed. read more

Salon Radiance - Cut and color by Leah! I LOVE it! - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

Mandi has been doing my hair for 8 years and she is absolutely amazing!! She's taken me through almost every hair length, style and a few different colors along the way. She's super easy to talk to and listens to what you want. You will leave looking and feeling great! I really do have the best time when I'm getting my hair done with her. This photo is a sampling of the different styles she's given me. read more

Salon Radiance - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

Marin, Marin, Mariiiin! "The summer is tough for a curly haired Emo kid"... "I won't go home and cry this time". Marin is absolutely amazing! I cannot say anything bad about this salon experience. I'm a natural curly haired girl and getting my hair cut is always a terrifying experience, I never know what the dresser will do. My previous hair cut with someone else was awful, my hair was shorted in some places and longer in other, it was lifeless and sad. I came to Marin looking for a change and omg was it a change! I took off about half of my hair, my hair feels healthy and bouncy again! I can't wait to go back to her to get my hair dyed for the first time. Marin makes you feel comfortable is so funny and just about the coolest! She knows her stuff I am so extremely happy. I found my hair bestie! read more

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I came today to see Adrienne for a cut and color. What I walked away with was DREAM HAIR!!!!!! Adrienne is super friendly and extremely knowledgeable on hair color, toner, and all things Hair. I showed her a picture from Pinterest and said I was going for a similar look, I knew she wouldn't be able to match it perfectly, but I was super impressed by the outcome. Adrienne is a perfectionist which meant my hair turned out amazing!! The salon atmosphere is really relaxed, prices are completely reasonable. Adrienne is a true artist when it comes to hair and I'm so happy to have found her as a hair stylist! read more

Salon Radiance - Hair by Adrienne. I asked for something similar to the Pinterest photo on the top left. LOVEDDDD the results!!! - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

I was really scared to cut it and not like it...but I LOVED IT!!! I was help in very detail, and every question I had it was answered. I really like this place. The reviews did not disappoint. read more

Salon Radiance - My hair after! Super! More manageable - Hair Extensions Near Me - La Mesa, California

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