Drybar is re-opening in Encinitas! At the Encinitas Oktoberfest event, I saw the Drybar booth and…read morereceived a complimentary blowout. I had only ever seen Drybar on social media, so I was excited to go! Drybar is located in Encinitas Village between Athleta and Revive Med Spa with tons of parking. They welcome you in and offer complimentary coffee, water, or champagne/mimosa. Fun! There's also guest wifi. As I was there for a complimentary service, I let my stylist Kristi pick what style she was going to do and she chose the Cosmo-Tai. She did a wash and then styled my hair- it took about 1.5 hours (I have long thick hair) and it turned out beautifully! My hair also smelled amazing. I would definitely consider coming to Drybar for an event- it's $59 for a one time blowout, but if I lived closer/had more events in my life the Membership seems like a good idea- $49 a month for a blowout or $95 a month for two blowouts.

I asked for an updo for opening day at the races. The day before my appointment they rescheduled me…read moreto a later time without asking me. I showed up early to make sure that I would still be out on time. Basically for $120 I got a pathetic updo that had no product in it. It didn't even last a couple of hours. By the time I got home, I had to have my daughter add another bobby pin or two to keep it up. They didn't wash my hair or dry it or add any products. It was the worst updo I've ever had. It's disappointing to spend so much money only to have your hair look bad.

Emily is overconfident in her ability to do color and lacks the maturity to take criticism about…read moreclients hair. I went to Emily in May 2022 for bayalage highlights and a haircut. I have naturally curly hair and she was confident she could place the highlights to look great with my curls. After the color and cut she dried my hair straight and I told her the color looked good straight, but I would not be able to tell how I liked it until I styled my hair curly. I tipped over 20%, bought the products she suggested and scheduled my next appointment with her before I left that day. After styling my hair curly at home I realized it did not look good curly. The color placement looked like thin pieces of straw in my curls. It was not chunky bayalage highlights I asked for. I went back to see her a few weeks to show her how my hair looked curly so she could fix it at our next appointment. She was extremely rude and told me I disrespected her by coming to her salon to express my dislike for my hair. She then sent me a lengthy text and said I should find another hair stylist. I thought a long time before posting this because I understand how a poor yelp review affects a small business, but her behavior and inability to hear her customers feedback truly deserves one star.

I have been going to Emily for about a decade now and have traveled to different locations just to…read morehave her cut my hair. She is extremely knowledgeable and will also take her time to ensure you want while also being efficient. Best stylist in San Diego.

I've been seeing Anya for the past 5-6 years, and I originally found her during a true coloring…read moreemergency--she corrected it flawlessly when I didn't think it could be fixed. That alone earned my trust, but what's kept me with her ever since is the consistency and care she brings to maintaining the long-term health of my hair. Over the years, she's not only kept my color and cut looking exceptional, but she's also helped me understand how to properly maintain my hair between visits with thoughtful product recommendations and guidance. She also worked with my daughter, who has naturally curly hair, and her expertise in curl care made a lasting impact. My daughter still uses the techniques Anya taught her years later, which speaks to the depth of her knowledge. Anya is equally strong in color, cutting, and styling--and recently, she once again corrected my hair with precision and ease. Beyond her technical skill, she's simply a pleasure to be around: warm, engaging, and genuinely kind. It's rare to find someone who combines this level of expertise with consistency and integrity over time. I trust her completely and wouldn't go anywhere else. I'm happy to recommend Anya without hesitation!

Anya is the best stylist I've ever had. I genuinely look forward to my appointments. She knows…read moreexactly how to highlight my blonde hair so that it blends perfectly and looks so natural. She has a good eye and knows when it's time to go brighter. She's also very talented with haircuts whether it's a lob or a bob she knows exactly what to do. Anya is more than a stylist though, I also consider her a friend. She is so warm and welcoming every time I come in. If you are looking for a warm, talented stylist, look no further, Anya is the one!

Hands down one of the BEST hair and makeup experiences we've ever had!…read more From start to finish, our experience at Thomas Edwards Salon in Temecula was flawless. We shared our inspiration photos for both hair and makeup, and Alena and Mercedes absolutely brought our vision to life--with a level of care, artistry, and professionalism that exceeded all expectations. Alena, who did our hair, was simply phenomenal. She carefully walked through the inspo photos we provided and made thoughtful suggestions based on our face shapes and event needs. I told her I wanted volume at the crown, but still needed a style that would hold all night long--and wow, did she deliver. My hair stayed perfectly in place for 12+ hours, with lightweight hairspray that didn't feel stiff and a secure yet gentle hold using bobby pins. Alena's approach was kind, open, and collaborative, and her execution was perfection. I truly felt beautiful and comfortable the entire night. Mercedes, who did our makeup, was equally amazing. She matched our references exactly--giving my daughter a fresh, natural glow, and giving me a smoky glam look with a subtle shadow wing that was elegant and dramatic without being overdone. She even added a touch of body oil on exposed areas for that extra touch of radiance! Her attention to detail and commitment to making us feel confident and camera-ready was incredible. The reviews were right--these ladies are magic. I live in San Diego, and I will happily make the drive back to Temecula for my next event. Yes--even if it means going all the way back to downtown SD. They are that good. And a big thank you to Brenda for setting us up with these two gems! You've got a dream team at Thomas Edwards Salon, and we're already looking forward to our next visit.

I found Thomas Edward Salon on Yelp after looking for a solid dry bar style service in Temecula. I…read morerecently moved from LA and was spoiled. There was always a Dry Bar nearby home or my office. It was predictable and dependable for special occasions and weekly blow outs as I'm terrible at doing my hair. I asked around everywhere online, FB Mom's groups. I guess it's not common here like it is in LA. Anyways, had a quick chat on Yelp with the salon and booked an appointment for a blow out and makeup for my outdoor maternity photo shoot. Michele did both my hair and makeup for me. She was excellent. She needed little direction from me at all. She knew exactly what I wanted and executed perfectly. She's great! I was impressed. I will definitely return. As a newbie to the area, I didn't know but if you come here on a Saturday be prepared to park far away at City Hall and walk over. Not a big deal unless you're 8 months pregnant and hot! It's located right in the heart of Old Town and the tourists pour in here! Lesson learned. Give yourself extra time! Thank you for a wonderful experience, Michele.

Had an amazing experience today. It's always great but today especially. Ayer's was so professional…read moreat the front desk and really kept it running so smooth. Nice to see high school kids taking responsibility. Bianca's blowdry was beyond. I feel amazing!

I took my cousin here to get her hair done for prom and Julia did such an amazing job! Whatever she…read moredid to bless her hair made it last at least a week! Highly recommend booking with Julia to get the best blowouts!!

One of the worst experience of my life. Nancy is rude and has no personality. She is new to the…read morearea and in my opinion new to doing hair.

I hate to do this,but it has been bothering me that Nancy over charged for my hair.I got a simple…read morecut and what was supposed to be an ombre(not at all what i wanted) turned out to be like highlights. I did not get the cut nor the color i wanted and she charged me $300 and on top of that there was tip. I have never heard of a short hair cut **i already had short hair** and color being $300. I've been to other reputable salons that charge much cheaper.I have talked to multiple friends and other hair dressers and they were all shocked. I certainly was taken advantage of, and Iwould never recommend anyone to come here. I will let as many people as possible know about her and not to come to her.. I am still so shocked about the price and feel extremely taken advantage of. NEVER AGAIN!

I had an amazing experience last night when I sat in Nicolle's chair for the first time. She is a…read moresavvy marketer and that is how I happened to find her. She has obvious expertise when it comes to color and cut that is suited to the individual. I appreciated how much time she spent educating me, and asking me questions to get an idea of what my goals were as far as the look I wanted to achieve and my lifestyle. She used a very interesting technique to lighten my hair and she even admitted it was an experiment. However, she said she experiments all the time and it always works. My color, cut and blowout were all beautiful. Love the confidence, very personable, a lot of heart. And played great music throughout the appointment. Highly recommend!

Nicolle was so attentive and professional. I absolutely love my hair! It is the perfect color and…read moredesign. I've already received so many complements. I have found my new stylist. Thank you for pampering me!

Ashley is my girl! I've been hopping to different Blow Dry bars for years and no one does my hair…read morethe way Ashley does... perfect!

I came to ashley with my hair a mess and walked out looking like a superstar. She knew exactly what…read moreto do to make me look my absolute best!! Love love love my hair. I drive all the way from Temecula just to have her do my hair. I think the A in Ashley definitely stands for Awesome because she's just that!!!