Top 10 Best Hair Salon in San Diego, California

We showcase top-rated hair salons that offer exceptional haircuts, styling, and coloring. The selection is based on their skilled stylists, welcoming atmosphere, and consistent positive reviews.

Southside Salon

30th Street, San Diego, California
4.7 (197 reviews)
  • extensions
  • Haircut
  • professional make up
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Our Southsiders take great pride in their training and stay up to date on current beauty and fashion trends. We provide high-end hair cutting and colo More Detail

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Cut

Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California
4.7 (364 reviews)
  • Hair extension coloring
  • Chemical treatment
  • Haircut
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Specialties Welcome to CUT, a world-class hairdressing salon. Nestled in the stylish neighborhood of Bankers Hill, we are blocks away from downtown S More Detail

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OB Waves Salon

Voltaire Street, San Diego, California
4.7 (266 reviews)
  • Chemical treatment
  • Bridal hair services
  • Color only
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Specialties Hair Salon specializing in Men and Women's Cuts, Colors, Balayage, Keratin Smoothing History Established in 2013. OB Waves Salon r More Detail

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Flirt Salon

Tenth Avenue, San Diego, California
4.7 (235 reviews)

Specialties Our hairstylists specialize in highlights, balayage, textured hair cuts, and creating that effortless sun kissed hair look. We use easiha More Detail

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Hair Drezzers On Fire

Adams Avenue, San Diego, California
4.7 (1362 reviews)
  • Blowout
  • Reapplying hair extensions
  • Haircut
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Specialties NEW client promo: $75 dollars off your first CUT & COLOR! With Participating Stylists only. History Established in 2005. Over the More Detail

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Queens Hair Studio by Lorena

Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, California
4.7 (81 reviews)
  • Color only
  • Applying hair extensions
  • Hair styling
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Specialties Queens Hair Studio by Lorena opened with the desire to offer clients exceptional service for a fair price in San Diego, California. We of More Detail

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Raven & Sage

30th Street, San Diego, California
4.7 (553 reviews)
  • Hair extension removal
  • Cut and color
  • Chemical treatment
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Specialties NEW client promo: Free haircut when you get a color service! Participating Stylists only History Established in 2015. Raven and Sa More Detail

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Salon on 30th

30th Street, San Diego, California
4.7 (1033 reviews)
  • Chemical treatment
  • Hair styling
  • Reapplying hair extensions
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Specialties Cut, color, highlights, balayage, perms, extensions and styling More Detail

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Vine & Branch Bridal

30th Street, San Diego, California
4.6 (100 reviews)
  • Makeup application
  • Color only
  • Makeup consultation
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Hi I’m Kelly Branch owner of Vine & Branch Bridal located in Southern California. I specialize in bridal hair and airbrush makeup for weddings. More Detail

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Gloss Hair Studio

4S Commons Drive, San Diego, California
4.6 (498 reviews)

Specialties Gloss Hair Studio sets itself apart from other salons. We offer a multitude of hair services. The desire for a full-service salon in 4S/D More Detail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check reviews and portfolios to see the salon’s expertise in coloring, cutting, styling, or treatments. Look for a salon that specializes in your hair type (curly, straight, textured) and offers high-quality products. A consultation can help you assess stylist experience, hygiene standards, and pricing transparency before committing.

  • Short hairstyles: Every 4-6 weeks
  • Medium-length hair: Every 8-12 weeks

Long hair: Every 3-4 months unless maintaining layers or bangs

  • Balayage: A natural, hand-painted effect with a gradual transition.
  • Highlights: More structured and evenly spaced color placement for contrast.

Balayage requires less maintenance, while highlights may need frequent touch-ups.

Use sulfate-free shampoo, deep condition weekly, minimize heat styling, and get regular trims. If you color your hair, use color-safe products to maintain vibrancy.

Yes! Many listed salons provide keratin treatments, Brazilian blowouts, and deep conditioning services. Always confirm if they use formaldehyde-free formulas for safer application.