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    The Swank Studio

    4.8 (186 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    Haircut

    Makeovers

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    Hair Coloring - Full Highlights Hair Styling - Blowout
    Lisa Soma Y.

    I have been seeing Erica for my roots, highlights, and hair trim for over three years. Erica has extensive knowledge in hair color, hair texture, what works and what doesn't work for different hair types. Her fellow hair stylists are so friendly and welcoming. I always look forward to my pampering-time and girl-time with Erica. I highly recommend Erica and The Swank Studio!

    Fresh cut!
    Kelli M.

    Had a wonderful haircut and style by Minh this morning. The Swank salon is beautiful, clean and filled with the most gorgeous plants. I had the pleasure of having Minh who is the owner cut my hair and I am extremely happy with my experience and haircut. I showed her pictures of what I wanted and she guided me in making the best decision for my hair type. She took her time cutting and styling my hair and making sure every detail was taken care of. She was super sweet to talk to and I felt relaxed the entire time. Thank you Minh for taking such great care of me!

    My after photo!
    Katelyn C.

    I came here on Monday and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Courtney was so nice & she explained and talked me through the whole process. Going to a new stylist can be scary but she definitely put my mind at ease while she was doing my hair and I had 100% trust in her. I believe the owner was next to us doing another client and she was extremely nice and welcoming as well. 1000% recommend Courtney & this salon as a whole. I will definitely be rebooking with them!

    Courtney C.

    Very happy with all of the times I have been to Courtney! She does a great job with my hair and getting exactly what I am looking for. Love how well she blends it with my natural hair. The salon itself is so nice and has such a cute set up.

    Balayage and haircut by Erica Wasano
    Chelsea C.

    I had a great first experience at The Swank Studio! Erica Wasano was my stylist and she was amazing! I got a balayage and haircut, and she knew exactly how to work with my thick, brunette hair. Erica's attention to detail, honesty, listening skills, and customer service were top-notch! I highly recommend scheduling an appointment here.

    My beautiful hair transformation by Nichole!
    Kelli U.

    I'm not usually the type to write Yelp reviews, but I thought it was about time that I'd write one for Nichole. (Spoiler Alert: She's Awesome) I need to preface this with the fact that my hair is SUPER-thick Asian hair. In general, I have a hard time finding, trusting, and committing to a hair stylist that understands and knows how to work with my hair (because it is so much to work with). However, after my first appointment with Nichole for a simple toner + haircut, I had a feeling I would be seeing her again. Even though I went into that appointment not really knowing what to do with my hair, Nichole talked it through with me and I came home satisfied with a refreshed tone, and a tamed, thinned-out mane. Fast-forward a few months, and I had started considering a balayage again. Up until then, I had been following Nichole on Instagram and was always impressed by her work. After I finally figured out how I wanted my balayage done, I mustered up the courage to go through with it via Nichole. [ BEST DECISION EVER ] Nichole did a fantastic job on my color. (You will see in my photos). She managed to replicate my sample photo I found on the internet, and she styled it so cute! It was the most dramatic hair color transformation that I have undergone (nerve-wracking in itself) and I was so satisfied with the result. She is such a sweetheart, and was so easy to talk to throughout the entire session (which is important when you are sitting there for 3 hours+). Fast-forward to today, and my hair is totally grown out, and long and thick as ever. I am ready to chop it off, and better yet, I'm down for an undercut. An undercut! Who do I turn to for, yet, another dramatic hair chop for myself? NICHOLE! Coming to this decision after looking back at all of my other past haircuts, I realize that Nichole is the only one that I truly trust with cut, color and styling of my hair. If my work allowed it (and my self-confidence), I would trust her with so much more dramatic hair colors and styles. That is saying a lot to have so many qualities in one person. I have a balayage appt coming up later this month with her, and I am already looking forward to it. I'm so happy to have found her this year. She is such a gem and deserves so much praise! I have already recommended her to so many friends and coworkers, and now you, random yelper. TL;DR Nichole ROCKS. Don't hesitate to book with her if you can for all your hair needs. The Swank Studio: Chic, hip, fun and low-key salon space. Parking is easy-peasy, and there is free Wifi if you need it during your long appointments. Water, wine and beer as well.

    Not black anymore!
    Angie R.

    I don't even know how many years I've been coming to Courtney now but there's no one else I will go to! She took my black as night hair and turned it into something so pretty I can't even haha. She takes her time and really works around my schedule, even if that means coming in late! Also, I think we're to the point where she knows what I what better than I do and that's truly what's most comforting to me bc I know that I'll always leave loving my hair!

    Trim with new long bangs! Love the work Courtney does!

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    Megan is awesome, loved my color and cut, will be back!

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    Angela is awesome! She helped me after a traumatizing hair cut and is very easy to talk to.

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    8 years ago

    Just moved here needed somewhere new to go. Was quick and sweet. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Courtney

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    8 years ago

    Breanna always does a great job with my hair. No matter what the hair style. I was bald now I'm cropping. She saved my life and my hair.

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    Thank you for coming in Connie! So happy you love your hair!

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    Thank you Trish for your review! You are now part of the Swank family!

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    Ask the Community - The Swank Studio

    How do I make an appointment with Nicole?

    Hi, Nichole is at Rituals Hair Studio in Encinitas.

    I have fine, think, blonde, long hair. Looking for someone who can cut it even (same on both sides) and so it doesn't look chopped. Can you recommend anyone?

    Hi Karen, our stylists are all great. It would depend upon availability. Thank you for contacting us.

    Hi, I was reading the reviews and wanted to find a stylist familiar with Asian hair, I saw one mentioned for Nicole but when I went to book her name isn't there. Can you recommend someone for me? Thank you. Sandra

    Hi Sandra, you can text Nichole directly. Her phone number is 8087470564

    I'm coming in from out of town for my brother's wedding. Looking for a stylist to do some fancy wedding-do for my mom and I .... How might we get a consult?

    Hi! Hope all is well. You can call us directly to schedule an appt. (760)529-9590 or you can also book online Vagaro.com/theswankstudio.

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    Review Highlights - The Swank Studio

    Courtney also cuts and colors my two teenage daughters' hair and they are always thrilled when they leave the salon

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    Ashley Fierro

    Ashley Fierro

    5.0
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    2.6 mi
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    Working with Ashley Fierro Makeup was a game-changer. In our initial phone consultation, Ashley…read morelistened to my concerns from past experiences (I'd done 8 makeup trials prior!) and explained things in a way that made me feel understood and heard. She walked me through why certain products are used, provided options for my skin type, and helped me find the balance I wanted between makeup that lasts all day but still looks fresh in person. She paired me with Eileen for my trial, who was wonderful. Eileen listened to me patiently, made thoughtful suggestions, and created the exact look I went with on my wedding day. I felt like the best version of myself--elevated and polished, but still natural. She did an amazing job with my eyes (a big concern of mine) and found a way to make them look open and bright, which I loved. My bridesmaids were also thrilled with their makeup and we all felt beautiful and confident. On top of the artistry, Ashley runs her business like a pro. Everything from scheduling, contracts, and payments was seamless and electronic. She also goes the extra mile by posting on social media to celebrate her brides and sending a handwritten thank you note in the mail. Those little details made me feel special and showed how much she values her clients. I'm truly grateful to Ashley and her team!

    Ashley, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for taking me on and being exceptional in…read moreevery way. I truly loved every moment with you and will always think of you being a part of the greatest day of my life. I got married on 9/19/25 and Ashley was my MUA. I remember the trial going so smoothly. She was easy to talk to and clearly knew exactly what she was doing. Sometimes you're looking for an expert, sometimes you're looking for someone you vibe with. Ashley was both. In addition to her amazing talent as a makeup artist, Ashley gave me recommendations for hair stylists and spray tans when I asked, created a whole day-of timeline for getting ready, had tons of tips for what was important and what was not, and became my stepdaughter's new best friend. :) Ashley was also transparent about a difficult situation she was in when I first inquired, and it never showed in her professionalism and preparedness. On the day, she took me aside for a moment to give me a chance to breathe - it felt like having a big sister there to calm you down. I was so appreciative of how thoughtful that moment was. If you book with Ashley, you will not regret it. She is an excellent communicator, is thorough and organized (without being overbearing), and I hope she is available to do makeup for me again in the future! Her associate was also fantastic - she had great energy and was checking in with Ashley to make sure they were on the same page. The makeup between the two of them was indistinguishable, so you can trust that if you need a second artist, like I did, Ashley will bring someone just as talented as her! Of all my wedding vendors, Ashley was my favorite to work with. I trusted her reviews (which were exceptional) and I'm so glad that I did. You will be, too. ;)

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    ChicNsophisticated

    ChicNsophisticated

    4.3
    (6 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    I had the pleasure to hire Johana for an important event We have couple weeks ago and her work was…read moreamazing!!! She was able to accommodate an large group of ladies, They were on time, very professional, and they were able to recreate the look that we were looking for! Also I have very sensitive skin but with the products that she used on me I didt have any allergic reaction, was very clean, also I notice that she disinfects her brushes and her makeup, that was a plus for me. What I like more about this company is that Johana and her team did make sure we were happy with their services, they even stay extra time to do touch ups. I definitely recommend Johana and her team for any event

    I was going to book this makeup artist but shortly after looking at her pictures on Craigslist…read more(where she advertises) I realized quite a few pictures were not of her work, they are the work of a famous Russian makeup artist who's work I follow on social media. Which is totally fine, BUT at the bottom of the ad she wrote " *all photos in this page are truly part of my work in which I have participated and I have the right to uploaded to make publicity..." This is so deceiving and unprofessional, not to mention probably not legal! and to make things worse she put her own watermark on those photos of the other artist! I've found a different makeup artist for my event but I had to write this review for other customers to be aware of this.

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    Misha & Cecil's Chic Gatsby inspired wedding at @theusgrant Hotel, photo credit #truephotography makeup and hair by #chicNsophisticated

    The Swank Studio - hair - Updated June 2026

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