Well it's 2026 now are we are still going to Ruth, me and mom. She's good people who listens and does a nice job. And in my family, we all have curly hair, talk about being problematic! She can cut curls and does a nice job with color. I mean....just see how long we have been dedicated to going here! ;-) read more

I have been going there for years and they are always amazing. The stylists are always kind and accommodating.

I go to Rebecca and she's wonderful. My hair looks great thanks to her. The salon is absolutely adorable and about a mile from me.

I've been coming here for years to get my hair colored and styled, and I've always been so pleased with the service. My hairdresser, Ruth, has years of experience and I trust her 100%. I look forward to my visit every 6 weeks! read more

Shear Brilliance Salon - I bet you can't tell that I'm actually a dark-haired brunette!! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Great performance &presonalities. Good apmosphere.I felt very comfortable . I was happy with the service I received. Thank You

I've been going to Carol for years now and will never go anywhere else. She always makes my hair look fabulous. Even when I was going through cancer, the hair treatment recommendations, coupled with precision cuts, kept my hair looking so nice. I look forward to getting my haircut every month or so because the vibe is so relaxed and the salon is impeccably clean. read more

Unfortunately, I have to give a 1 star and 0 if I could. I am probably the LEAST picky person you will ever meet when it comes to getting a haircut. My hair grows extremely fast and my cuts usually only consist of a trim and maybe...MAYBE light layers. I purchased a groupon with Janelle for a wash, cut and blow dry. I have attached photos of my before and after. My hair before was even, healthy and obviously well taken care of. I left the salon with sharp, uneven layers and tons of split ends. My hair wasn't even dry all the way when I left. When she gave me a mirror to look at my hair, I wanted to cry but held it in. Still tipped and left but I will never go back. read more

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If you are looking for a great place to get your hair done....go here. All the ladies here are awesome but kathy is the best for all hair types and styles. Always does an amazing job on my hair. Great with kids too!!! My kids love her! read more

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I was super excited based on the reviews, but I'm really disappointed. I showed up on time for my appointment and somebody came out and said my stylist would be right with me. I sat around for 20 minutes and I never saw anyone again. Nobody ever came out or said anything. I was left there waiting, my only option to go into the salon and wander around to try to find somebody to talk to. But by that time I was so ticked off I didn't even want to be there anymore. And it sucked because if they had at least just come by and told me they were running late I totally would have understood. read more

I'm not a regular "yelper" but am a believer in giving credit when it's due. I got a first time haircut with Rebecca this morning and was beyond pleased. She really listened to what I was looking for in a new style and that's exactly what I got. I loved the shop - convenient and very welcoming. So thrilled that I found my new stylist! read more

Great friendly service . Clean and safe. Following covid protocol. Got a great color and cut. Highly recommend .

I saw Cici recently and was so uncomfortable. She's nice enough, but she talked the whole time about super inappropriate topics and assumed I agreed with her. I didn't...at all. The "bums" as she called them on the street in reference to homeless people. That this neighborhood is "great because people go to church". She also referred to people of color as "colored people". This isn't 1950 and I didn't appreciate the assumption that I hold the same 1950 conservative ideals that she does. It's not comfortable to disagree with the person holding the scissors near your head. Bummer- this place is super close to my house, I really wanted to like it. read more

I have been going to Shear Brilliance for 2 years now and I always see Cici. The haircuts are great and she is always very friendly. The location is convenient and the atmosphere is nice, clean, and relaxed. Highly recomment. read more

I had an excellent experience here! I came in to do some corrective color. My hair had a lot of brass color in it when I wanted to go platinum blonde. I was also doing a drastic change in my hair style. Going from exceptionally long hair to a shoulder length with some layers. Carol, the owner (with 30 plus years experience) took excellent care of me making sure I reached the color I was looking for and taking the appropriate steps to insure there wouldn't be any breakage from the bleach. I definitely reccomend this salon and specifically carol read more

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They might sell Aveda, but this does not provide an Aveda level experience. Through some miscommunication, I was there 40 minutes early. It took 20 minutes for them to even check and figure out that my appointment was different than what I had thought. In the whole 40 minute time I was never offered a water or tea or any kind of hospitality that I have experienced before at an Aveda salon. My stylist, Becky, walked in about 5 minutes before the appointment, and she quickly got started. I was not offered any of the services I have been offered at other salons, like a head/neck massage, or hand massage or any other kind of treatment. The whole experienced felt very rushed, with less than 5 minutes spent on cutting, then a quick round brush blow dry, to the point that my hair was still slightly damp as I walked away from the chair. She even made a comment that sometimes it's nice when her clients don't want her to dry their hair, making me feel like this was putting her out a bit. It's no wonder I felt rushed... the next client was already ready to go only 30 minutes after my appointment started. Overall, I think my hair is fine, but I also think I might have gotten a similar level of care from the SuperCuts down the road. I did have a positive experience before with a different stylist, but I was not given her as an option when I called. read more

I have been going to Shear Brilliance Salon for years now and Carol, the owner, is the best! It took me a long time to find the right stylist who did my color and hair the way I wanted. Carol has helped me so much in finding the right hair coloring and style that works best for me! She always takes care of her customers so well and she has continued to do that for me as long as I have known her. She is always so helpful and considerate to her customers. She does an amazing job! So thankful to have found her, she has become such a dear friend and so thankful to have her do my hair. read more

After getting fully vaccinated, I was prepared to go out in the world to get my first haircut in over 15 months since the COVID pandemic shut down last year. I was impressed with the disinfecting protocols that the staff adhered to at the various stations and that everyone wore masks. But mostly I was thrilled with the great haircut and wonderful highlights that I got! Carol did a fantastic job and I will definitely be going back! read more

Love this place and I'm so happy I found it. First time I came here was in January for a haircut with Becky. I told her that I wanted to color my hair so I made an appointment with her to do it. It's been a week since I colored my hair and I'm still getting complements on how good it looks! I love it. This was the first time I've ever dyed my hair so I was nervous but at my next appointment, we're going to go a little bolder! Thanks Becky! You're the BEST! read more

Shear Brilliance Salon - Love what Beckie did with my hair! One week today with my new hair color. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Not only have I been blessed with both Carol and Becky's hair skills, I decided to try out the individual eyelash extensions that Becky knows how to do. She did a fantastic job with my eyelashes; they look full and it has been about a week and they are still looking fantastic and holding strong. I barely have to wear any makeup anymore because my eyes stand out more without eyeliner. I get compliments everywhere and people think they are my real eyelashes. The process was fun, we talked and laughed and she did the application with ease and confidence. I am looking to make this a regular thing as it will save me on eye makeup! On a side note: Back in June, Carol cut my hair very short as I was going through chemo treatments to make the drama of hair loss less scary. She did a great job doing exactly what I had in mind and I got to enjoy a flirty haircut before it fell out. Guess who I am going to when this hair I am growing is finally long enough to get re-styled? Yep Carol! Thank you ladies, I am so glad I trust you with feeling beautiful again! read more

Probably the best ever! This is a one stop shop. Hair including updo, weddings, once a week wash blow dry and style, highlights, partials, perms, long hair, short hair, blue hair, purple hair,then theirs my mom hair and but also my super cute and trending best friend she has crazy hair. They do nails acrylics and gel extensions. Gel polish regular polish. Nail art and well the pedicure at such a great price. Absolutely worth stopping in for. Facials being my most favorite relaxing time. The lady shannon has the best facial massaging your face making it so clean and smooth. You may wanna sing that song.. so fresh so fresh and so clean clean. When your all thru. Family owned and operated for over 20 years. Please go give them a fraction of your time to show you what they can do. read more

I hate leaving negative reviews when the staff was very cordial and pleasant. The young lady that cut my hair just did not do a very good job. I even had to go back and have her do it again and it still was not good. I have been cutting my own hair for the last couple of years so I'm not that picky, but she really jacked up my layers. She made the front layers longer than the back layers and it just does NOT look right. Also, I agree with a previous reviewer that this salon is LOUD! Full of cackling women and not very relaxing. I'm sorry for the bad review......but I will not be coming back. read more

Becky is wonderful! She always makes my hair look amazing and she really is great to chat with. My husband sees her too and he is very picky. The whole salon is friendly and fun. read more

I've been getting my hair cut here for years. In the past it was a different name, and was even in a different location for a while, but its always had most of the same employees. Its a very nice place to go and get your hair done or some other form of beautification if you live in the area. I got my hair cut here when I was a young lad since I lived in the area, and even though I have since moved to Normal Heights, I still go there because I know the lady who cuts my hair pretty well now. Her name is Ruth and if you check this place out, make an appointment with her! read more

So I have very long hair, like down to my butt long. So Im very nervous finding a place to get my hair cut (after some bad experiences). In fact I have been having friends do my trims the last couple years LOL I drive by here every day to and from work and I am happy I did give them a chance. I am a long time Aveda user I gave them a chance since they are a distributor. Positives Nice staff Lots of repeat customers Aveda distributor Got a great haircut Negatives Everyone, while very nice, seemed a bit distracted and unorganized? May have been the fact that so many of their customers are repeats that they didn't need to be really on it, overall comfort level. I will be making another appointment with them soon, have a some split ends that need to be conquered! read more

Ruth has been my hair stylist for years. She listens to what you want and asks questions to make sure she's got it. She's got good advice on styles that will/won't work too. We actually have her on retainer since my husband likes to get quick trims frequently. I usually need an early morning appt and Ruth is always up for that. Go see her! Becky did my make up the morning of my sons wedding. She was super fast and the price was reasonable. I loved the end result and I think I'll go back for a lesson so I can learn to do it myself. Becky does hair most of the time. I'm sure you'll be happy with her for hair or make-up. read more

I first met Carol Valdez (the owner) in 2009 when I was ready for my first haircut after going through chemo. She took time with me to discuss what hairstyle she thought would look best on me before she started. At first, my hair would not take the color because of all the meds from my chemo treatment, but she was determined and didn't give up. After the 2nd try and 3 hours later, it worked and she even gave me some highlights. My hair looked beautiful and I received many compliments on my new hairstyle. It was the first time I had gone out in public without a wig in over a year and I felt great about how I looked! Since that day, I have continued to only go to Carol. She uses only the best products! She has become not only my hairstylist, but a good friend to me over the years. Thank you Carol for always making me look and feel beautiful! read more

Shear Brilliance Salon - The first cut and style I got from Carol. I loved it! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Great salon! Clean, friendly staff, a lot of them long time San Carlos residents. They also have a nice amount of beauty products for sale. Ask for Janelle, she's the best and I give her 5 stars! read more

Carol is the best colorist ever! She's a super positive person, and a very professional one. She also keeps her Aveda staff up to the minute with current info, classes and styles. If you're looking for a good salon, go to Shear Brilliance. Carol is great, but the rest of the staff is also the best. See Ruthie or Becky if Carol can't fit you in! Don't hesitate! read more

Shear Brilliance Salon - Carole is the best colorist EVER! She really knows what shes doing, and is one of the most positive people I have ever met. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

GET YOUR NAILS DONE BY AMY!!! I have been so disappointed by so many nail salons. She was very professional, and asked about my specific concerns. Her tools are cleaned properly, and she won't even use the same file on your hands as she did on your feet. Brand new files for each. I will never go anywhere else from now on. I love my gel nails! read more

Great dependable and relaxing place for both hair cut, color & styling (especially Janelle) and great nail care by Amy. Thank you for keeping me presentable! read more

I came in today for my first set of eyelash extensions! I was super nervous but Becky reassured me, and explained the whole process for me, which really put me at ease! I'm so glad she took the time to talk me through the process so I could enjoy the experience. My lash session took about an hour and they look amazing! I'm so happy I decide to get them! This salon is my go to place! read more

This salon is fine if you like LOUD salons. I was there on a Saturday and left with such a headache. The women sounded like bees in a hive! And the conversations were loud and way too personal to be discussing - even at a hair salon. For an Aveda salon, you can forget about getting an Aveda experience. read more

I have been looking for an Aveda Salon for 8 years, finally found Shear Brillance! The name is fitting, such a nice salon. The owner Carol Rodriguez fit me in on her day off which was amazing. She is so knowledgeable and helped create the perfect cut for me with color and highlights. My hair is thick and can be unruly but Carol took on the challenge and did it record speed. So happy with my experience, will be going to Carol forever! Do yourself a favor and visit this salon! read more

I was very thankful to find this salon. All of the women here were helpful and kind. I came in after a Summer of mistreating my hair to salt water and chlorine. My hair was so dry and damaged I thought I would have to cut it all off. Thankfully after a deep conditioning treatment, cut and style my hair was like new again. I would highly recommend Janelle Fernandez. She's fantastic and gave me a great cut! The only reason I can't give 5 stars is due to the fact that I was a little shocked over my total price at the end. GULP! However, it's the San Diego area so that is to be expected. Everything is expensive here. read more

The ladies here are ALL amazing! They came together and worked with all of my bridesmaids to get everyone's hair done before 9am! AWESOME service! Not only do they all have an incredible eye for what styles will flatter you, but they are all incredibly kind! Ruth is my regular gal here and she does magical things with my unruly mane! I never feel better than I do after a visit to Ruth. Five stars for yesterday, today and tomorrow! read more

Back in April I was convinced I wanted to go "el naturalle" and after loving my new look, I was easily persuaded to change my color back to the light brown and blond highlights for a trip of a lifetime. Now after much thought and contemplation, I was ready to try again. I found a process that I call a "reverse ombre" with the light on top and then my natural color on the bottom layers. I contacted Carol, as she is the only one I can trust with this type of change. Well, as usual, she performed her magic and my hair came out fantastic! Absolutely love it and my husband thought is was stunning! Always happy when hubby likes what I do with my hair. Need something fun and drastic, or simple and traditional, Shear Brilliance is your Salon, and although Carol is the only one who has worked on my hair, I do see the work of the other ladies who work there and they too, are extremely talented. Give them a call and tell them "CoCo" sent you! read more

Becky has been doing my hair for many years now. I used to come in for school dances and she would always do a wonderful job. When I was having issues with my hair, she was the only one I trusted to do my hair for prom. She always keeps in mind what I like and suggests new things. She also does eyebrows,facials and makeup. I love the Aveda products they use and continually buy from them. All of the ladies who work here are sweet as well. read more

Shear Brilliance is a great salon - friendly staff, fun, social atmosphere, and great Aveda products. I've been getting my hair done here for over 3 years and I always get compliments on my color, thanks to my girl, Becky! read more

Ceceila is awesome ! I can never seem to find a good barber / hair stylist but I decided to try a local spot, shear brilliance, and was easently surprised at how clean and relaxed the atmosphere was there. Ceceila out me at ease and helped me determine a nice looking hair style that in very happy with now. No more hats! I love my hair cut and will be going back there from now on. Thanks! read more

Great salon in San Carlos. Great prices, unpretentious, chill atmosphere, and they use Aveda products. Rebecca is great!