The stylist I was booked with happened to be the owner. Everyone working was nice but the haircut…read morefelt rushed, incomplete, and not at all worth $120. After a quick wash, she went straight into blow drying my hair with no heat protectant. Then, she sprayed some product directly on my scalp (?), added some heat protectant, and proceeded to flat iron my hair. This was odd to me, as it is typically standard to finish a trim with a nice blowout. I also specifically asked for layers, and they weren't really touched. The attention to detail was just not there, especially as I left when I noticed the center back of my head was not fully dried. My appointment was about a week ago, and I initially was like "just let it go". But honestly, that was a waste of time and money for such mediocre results

I had an appointment with Sheri for root color and trim. It was my first time at the salon. It was…read morenot busy but it's a nice clean salon in anice neighborhood.Sheri was very friendly and accomodating. I showed her my color combination from my therapist back east and she said she uses a different line of color but she would try her best. After the color she did my trim and did a blow dry. She said she was not happy with the color and asked if it was ok with me to go back another day. She didn't charge me for the color and I went back and she fixed the color. I highly recommend Sheri.y

This review is loong overdue! I've been driving 2 hours or so to see my girl Anita for some time…read morenow. When you find someone you love you will travel! Anita is always soo sweet and hospitable when I get there. Her work ethic and customer service is top notch which I'm ALL about. I really appreciate her attention to detail and how she takes extra time to make sure each and every strand of hair is in its place and that I am happy with her work. She is consistent and professional, yet we have a blast when we are together. Not to mention all the cool beauty treatments and products shes introduced me to. Please start a blog! Customer for life. Thanks for Everything Anita

I get may hair colored by Anita monthly. I wont go anywhere else, she takes such good care of me. I…read morehaven't cut my hair short in 30 years. She cut my hair and l Love it!

I was looking for a stylist who really knows how to cut long layers, and after hearing such great…read morethings about Kortnie, I decided to trust her with my hair, especially since it had been a long time since my last cut. From the very beginning, we shared a few laughs, and she gave the most incredible head massage. It set such a relaxing, positive tone for the entire experience, and I already felt so cared for before we even started the cut. As soon as she began working on my hair, I could tell I was in amazing hands. The techniques she used showed such skill and intention--I could actually see the vision coming together, which gave me so much confidence and trust in her. That meant a lot to me. When she asked to style my hair at the end, I was genuinely impressed by how much she cared about every detail. I absolutely loved how my hair turned out, and I felt so good walking out of the salon. Beyond her talent, I'm truly grateful for how comfortable and welcomed she made me feel. The conversation flowed so naturally, and the whole atmosphere was warm and inviting. As a first-time client, that meant everything to me. You can also tell she uses high-quality products, which I really appreciate. Kortnie truly went above and beyond with my haircut. She took the time to really listen to what I wanted, then elevated it into something even better than I imagined. She was incredibly thoughtful and detail-oriented, making sure the length was exactly right to bring everything together perfectly. I felt like she genuinely cared about getting it just right for me. On top of all that, she's kind, warm, and a true professional. I'm honestly so thankful I found her. If you're looking for someone who not only knows hair but truly listens and cares about your experience, Kortnie is absolutely the person to go to. Thank you so much, Kortnie! See you in a few months.

Everything about this place makes my heart smile, sincerely. I moved to San Diego about 3 years…read moreago and have tried many hairstylists. (I must preface this next part that I have family members who are in the industry, but just live too far for me to return to on a regular basis) Many of the stylists I tried were, non responsive, way overpriced and not very educated in their field. I tried to use yelp to find the best and many would not even return my calls. Fast forward to this past week. I thought I would give yelp one last ditch effort and chose to call Capsyl. It was a Wednesday evening- after closing time, so I did not expect a call back until the next day. It wasn't even 5 minutes later that my phone rang and I spoke with Kelly. She told me that Rebecca just received a cancellation and could get me in on Friday morning. To say I was stunned is an understatement. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. Once in Rebecca's chair, I could tell she "got me". She listened to my ideas, looked at the photos I brought in and chatted with me about her thoughts. Then she got straight to work. She was easy to talk to, we had a few laughs and she gave an AMAZING head massage. Once she started cutting my hair, I knew she knew her stuff. I could tell the techniques she was using were creating the look I was going for. She styled my hair and I really loved it. (I very rarely like how stylists do my hair after a cut and color) Her prices are very reasonable and the conversation is great. I'm so grateful to have found this little gem that is nestled up on Flower Hill. :)

I am fairly particular when it comes to finding the right salon and hair stylist - I typically go a…read moretime or two then fall off the face of the earth because I'm not happy with the work, but since discovering Tracy at Solara Salon (formally Haim Salon) I am back on a regular routine and have never been happier with my hair. Solara is located on the middle level of the Del Mar Plaza - with an attached parking garage so there's no need to fight for street parking. Bonus - parking is validated at the salon. My husband actually started seeing Tracy for his haircuts before I came in, and he had glowing reviews. Soon after, I made my first appointment and there was no turning back. Tracy took the time to really understand what I was looking for and my overall goals for my hair and hair care routine. One of the most important steps which is often overlooked by stylists is letting the client know if their expectations are realistic, healthy for your hair and the maintenance in keeping up your preferred style - Tracy didn't skip a beat and I knew from the jump what my upkeep needed to be. We have since built a relationship where she just knows what I'm looking for and I trust that my hair is going to look amazing. And it's the perfect blonde! Looking to make a change and find a new stylist / salon - I can't recommend Tracy and the ladies at Solara Salon enough! You'll walk out feeling like a million bucks!

I'm not one to leave negative reviews but I feel inclined to share my experience here. I got a cut…read moreand color from Katee and while the color was fine (though not much different than what I started with), I am very unhappy with the cut. I have long hair and always get a subtle cut with long layers which I emphasized to her prior to any cut being done. Truly not a crazy or difficult request. I told her that my hair needs to be long enough to all fit into a ponytail or top knot bun and she said yes definitely. Thinking back now she never asked me how short I wanted the layers to be at their shortest, which every stylist has always asked in the past. Regardless, the subtle haircut I wanted ended up as more of a chop with a weird section of blunt short layers in the front that look truly awful. They do not blend well and are too short to stay in a ponytail when pulled back. I gave it a couple weeks to see if things would even out after the freshness of the cut wore off, but it still looks just as bad and I'm devastated knowing it'll take so long for these pieces to grow back. She told me that she guarantees her work but she can't make my hair grow back and I'm not trying to cut more.. I expected more from a senior stylist with senior stylist level prices. $420 later for a cut I'm unhappy with and color that looks about the same as before. And minus another $18 for parking because she did not validate my card correctly I guess and I had to pay. The vibe of the salon is fine, the people who work there seem to be nice, but I would not recommend this stylist. One other issue I had was that I booked for a cut and partial balayage to stick within a budget I was comfortable with. Katee ended up doing a full balayage and charging me accordingly (appropriately so)- but the issue is that before rendering the service she did not ask for approval (or even tell me) that she was going to do full instead which lacked professional transparency in the context of such an expensive service. Note: the photos emphasize the cut but the color is not true to life due to the indoor lighting where I took the pics.

Jaclynn is the best hair colorist and stylist I have ever had and I have been getting my hair done…read morefor over 3o years and have lived in many major cities including Chicago, San Francsico, Vancouver... if you get the opportunity to have Jaclynn as your colorist and/or stylist you will be forever grateful for the rest of your life - that is my experience.

Such a nice salon! Jacklyn took such good care of me. A very welcoming and soothing place to me. My…read morehair felt so soft and healthy after my blowout. Thank you!

Just FYI: I never received a message privately regarding my concerns and if she has since changed…read moreher booking system...good for her. It does not change my experience and the fact that I received no transparency on pricing much less communication.

Meghan is a godsend for natural lived-in color and style. She is very responsive and listens to…read moreyour concerns and wishes. I explained exactly what I wanted thinking it was an impossible ask but she did it! For reference my brunette hair is beginning to 'mature' (greying and thinning) and we were able to find a low-maintenance look with minimal upkeep (i am not a fan of dyed dark hair- so we don't dye my base). I am so happy with my results with Meghan. Also she is an amazing human.

My keratin treatment by Michael is outstanding! Smooth body and no frizz. Why didn't I try it…read morebefore? Healthy bounce and beautiful Summertime balayage too,

My sister is an existing client and she recommended this salon to me after trying to look for a new…read morestylist to take me on a healthy hair journey. I'd been blonde for quite some time and I was ready to go back to my natural brunette color and get it back to a healthy state. My first visit was with Michael who gave me the best haircut I'd had in years! I wanted to keep my hair long with layers, a U-shaped cut and long curtain bangs. The result made me feel like a little bombshell. LOL! The second time I returned was when I decided to ditch my patchy blonde to go back to brunette, and I saw Donnie. We talked about my hair goals and about the process it would take for me to get there. He was clear and transparent about the journey. He is also super personable and fun to chat with. Ive seen him twice now, and will be returning at the end of this month. I love that this salon offers refreshments, and really good ones! The salon is clean and aesthetically pleasing. There are also some good eats around the area especially if you have an extended appointment and get hungry.

Tiffany is truly exceptional! She listens to you from the second you walk in her salon and will…read morenail just what you want! I've gotten more compliments on my hair than I ever have in years. Being a blonde, you would think there's a ton of amazing stylist in San Diego who can get your color just right but this girl knows just that. Thank you Tiff! I'll forever refer you!

What fun meeting Tiffany for an updo! I'll be going back for color and more updos!!! ;)read more