If you know anything about me, you are well aware of how much I absolutely hate getting my hair cut. I prefer my hair long and I feel like no one gets it right and cuts off too much or doesn't understand what I'm asking for. I still have to get my hair cut, though, to clean up the dead ends. I was previously traveling to Orange County from SD because I hadn't found anyone in SD yet, so I gave ARCS a shot simply because their (previous) location was walking distance from my house. I have never looked back. I landed in Mace's godly hands and I am thrilled and relieved after three decades I have finally found my dedicated hairdresser. The ARCS salon itself was amazing and I'm bummed they're no longer in that location, but I understand it was too big of a space and I'm excited for them at their new location. My favorite part about the ARCS experience is the hair wash. Unlike normal salons, ARCS has a beautiful, serene, spa-like space where they thoroughly wash and massage your scalp and even throw in a nice neck/shoulder massage too. It is absolutely heavenly. So heavenly, I sought a similar experience via a head spa in another city. Unfortunately this head spa experience was disastrous and they quite literally destroyed my hair. I wish I were joking or even exaggerating :( .... In comes Mace's heavenly self to the rescue. I immediately went to the ARCS website to book an appointment with Mace, but her first availability wasn't for another 17 days. I reached out to Mace directly, however it was on a Sunday (her day off). Nonetheless, she replied, and this angel on earth offered to stay late on Thursday, just for me. Those four days could not come soon enough. I didn't have much hope or expectation fully anticipated that she would have to chop off most of my hair. Bless her soul, an hour and twenty minutes later, she successfully untangled the rock of matted hair on my head and didn't even have to touch a pair of scissors. I can't rave enough about Mace - she's incredibly talented and super sweet. I highly recommend ARCS generally and an appointment with Mace specifically! read more

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Alex was awesome! The haircut looks really good and she answered a ton of questions I had since I am growing my hair out for the first time. She is also cool and easy to chat with. Very happy, will definitely return and recommend The salon itself is very clean and there is a relaxing separate room for shampooing. A nice touch is giving you a robe to wear to make sure you dont get hair on your clothes read more

One of the best salons in San Diego. As soon as you enter you are greeted with warm smiles and offered a beverage. I initially had contact with Mary on instagram for a much needed self care scalp massage treatment. Her genuine charm and caring demeanor comes through even with texting. I then spoke on the phone with their receptionist, Riley. She also is so pleasant and welcoming. All the stylists are talented, kind, and know how to do a precision haircut ( a rarity ) and give you their undivided attention. The Washhouse spa treatment is a must ! With calming spa music, Stephanie started my treatment with multiple relaxing scalp massages, a hand massage, a luxurious warm eye mask , and heavenly scented products! I highly recommend and look forward to returning! Thank you all ! read more

I'm obsessed with my hairstylist Mary! The salons new location has free parking(iykyk), a luxury washhouse with a lowdown bed that I adore, and the same lovely vibe and staff Im more than satisfied every time I get my highlights, headspa treatment, and blowout. A Robert Cromeans Salon is my go-to salon in San Diego! read more

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Cut and color! Fantastic! I totally appreciate the artistry of this salon. And the salon itself is so very cool! And the folks that work there are beautiful people and friendly Thank u.. read more

I have been going to ARCS for many years. All of the Staff are friendly and they take great care of their clients. Rachel is amazing. She is highly skilled and does everything with precision so that my blonde highlights are perfect every time. read more

Okay so ...The SCALP TREATMENT SERVICE is the holy grail of scalp care. It is a very evelated, aromatic spa experience with jaw-dropping results. My stylist physically labored and cared for every square inch of my scalp, seeing to it that I have never seen or felt results such as this on my scalp before. It was magic! The masks, scrubs, kombucha rinse, massages; it was over the top, and totally worth-it. [I'd recommend this for those with a tired scalp. Maybe you have long, thick, or textured hair that results in an overworked, neglected scalp (like me). Or you have a skin condition that always keeps it dry or shedding. Hard water and build up do a lot of damage over the years. Nothing will make it so evident just how much you've been neglecting your scalp than this Scalp Treatment Service here. As fresh as it gets.] read more

I have gone here for years. Always totally pleased! I go to Mace and always a perfect haircut and really good experience!

My experience here was AMAZINGGG!! I had no clue what I wanted to do with my hair exactly, but Vianca handled everything like a Boss! She gave me really good ideas & im glad i trusted her with my hair. She transformed my look & I literally felt like a brand new person walking out! Ive gotten so many compliments already! I'll definitely bring my friends/family & will recommend her to everyone I know!! The staff was really cheerful and nice. They made me feel comfortable really quick. & what can I say about the wash room? Soooo relaxing!!! The lights & soft music was everything , plus a scalp & neck massage?! WOW 10/10 incredible, you don't find that in other places. It was affordable & everything kept getting better and better with the services. I'm so glad I came here! Thank you to the staff and especially Vianca for making everything about this location perfect!!! read more

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Mary is a genius with hair! I have been coming here for many years and now I stick with Mary. She is completely worth it. She has a lot of good ideas and can work with you to make your hair dreams come true! I also really appreciate that she doesn't suggest a haircut unless it is needed and never cuts off more than what is absolutely necessary (l like to keep my hair long). This salon is beautiful inside, which I also really enjoy. The wash room has a nice ambient feel and you always get a great massage along with your wash. It's less than a block from a parking lot which also makes parking a lot easier if you are going to be here for a while. read more

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I have been going to Ann D. at Robert Cromeans Salon (Downtown San Diego) for the past 7 years. Ann never ceases to amaze me. First off, let's talk about Ann's skills! If I am wanting a dramatic change, I will bring 1 or 2 pictures of what I want. She absolutely nails each time. This past visit, I decided on a textured bob (this is after I swore I would never cut my hair short again). I had no doubt she would do a spectacular job. I am thrilled with the cut. Ann is also my colorist and she rocks my socks off! I have gone lighter and lighter over the past 7 years. The color is rich, multidimensional and never brassy. I have NEVER been disappointed...EVER! Each time I visit Robert Cromeans Salon, the entire staff is just an absolute delight. The salon is incredible. Making appointments is a breeze. I always feel so fancy when I walk in, but there is definitely not a snooty vibe. The shampoo room is quite the experience. Love it! Ann and the salon are top notch! I couldn't be happier. read more

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I came in to receive a hair treatment and man was it treated. It was my first time here and from the moment I walked in I was treated like royalty. The salon is gorgeous, team was kind and professional. I was partnered with Mary, she asked me about my hair and my regular routine and then my service started. The treatment room was like walking into a spa! I have had treatments done on my hair other salons and this was like nothing I have ever experienced outside of a Glen Ivy treatment room. The whole experience was soothing and therapeutic. Thank you Mary for caring for my tresses and the amazing scalp and neck massage, my hair has never felt of looked this good. If you are reading this, do yourself a favor and book that appointment, you will not be disappointed. read more

Had highlights and a money piece done by Ann. Hands down the best stylist I've ever had the pleasure of doing my hair with. I was worried at first because I had virgin hair and was worried on the result but Ann walked me through the process and left a stunning end result !! read more

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I hardly ever leave reviews, been coming here for years, and most recently had Mary as a stylist. She is a killer stylist and true gem! She genuinely cared about what I wanted, asked questions, and in cutting and dying my hair took into account photos I showed her and my low maintenance lifestyle. After I told her I can never do the salon style blow out myself, she walked me through the steps she was taking, and when I did it myself I got so many compliments. Love, love, love! read more

Gabbey is absolutely the best she made a whole treatment to my hair and was very gentle all the time. My hair feels absolutely healthy and a lotore manageable than it was before my appointment with her. If I could give more than 5 starts I would! Totally awesome. read more

I loved my hair done by Alex. I have fine, pretty drab hair and she really made it shine. Thank you! read more

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I recently moved to San Diego and a family friend recommended I see Stevie and I could not be happier! She spent ample time understanding the changes I was hoping to see and gave incredible color suggestions. As far as the salon, if you're going to be there a long time, park by Morton's in the $10 lot (it's good for 12 hours). read more

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I have thick curly hair and it can be intimidating to cut. But I went to Robert Cromean's Salon today and had my hair done by Mary. WOW do I feel renewed! Best cut I have had in A very long time. I absolutely love it. Mary is smart, and really listens to your thoughts . I Felt very comfortable with her. The salon is beautiful and clean. Everyone is so nice . Robert is fun too! But the real important thing is I had the best haircut by a true professional. Thank you Mary. I'll be back soon to keep this style up! read more

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I was a client for 7 years in a row. Since the pandemic they changed some of the stylists. My long time colorist was one of them. I went there 2 months ago and got my hair totally destroyed. Burned!! Now they charged me 180 for a service I didn't received with an appointment I never confirmed and I don't have any idea that they had booked. You can have an clue why they are closing on Pacific beach read more

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This is the best hair salon I've ever been to. Stevie was wonderful and really took her time explaining to me what she was going to do to my hair and just cut smaller amounts at a time to make sure that I liked what she was doing. My hair looks great and Stevie did exactly what I was asking for- but better is the hop on the happiest I've been with my hair. Also the small things that was part of the pampering was amazing- a robe is given to you to wear, you get your hair washed in a sectioned off area of the salon with relaxing music. I got a deep conditioning mask and with it I got a head massage which was SO relaxing. The overall environment is just amazing. read more

Katie J gave me not only the best haircut but overall hair experience I have ever had- and I did a major hair transformation! I'd never heard of Reiki during a hair session and it was amazing! You know how much we all love having our hair washed and scalp massaged? It took that to level 100! read more

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Safiyah highlighted, toned and put a treatment in my hair and it turned out absolutely amazing! It's always so nerve racking finding a new person you trust to do your hair but she absolutely killed it. Not to mention she was an absolute sweetheart. I will absolutely be coming back to her again! The salon itself was also absolutely beautiful. The room to wash your hair was sooo relaxing (peek the photo). I almost fell asleep there. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Look no further! Alex was great, I waited 6 months for my hair to grow to make some changes and had some inspo pictures on my phone; she understood the assignment I've had bad experiences with other salons so it was such a great feeling to walk out still feeling like myself but with the change i wanted! thanks Alex read more

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I haven't been in here since COVID, but Robert (the owner) is always hilarious and so customer oriented. My stylist, Ariel, (Not sure if she is still there), always made me look amazing. I can't say I love the area they are located in so close to the convention center. But if you come in the daytime, it's not too sketchy and you'll definitely get a good haircut. It's pricey, but being a Paul Mitchell school, you can sort of control the price by getting someone less experienced. Highly recommended. read more

I know that I'm going to write one of these reviews, that Quite honestly I can catch myself not wanting to read through sometimes. I promise this will be worth the read. Making the decision to change hair stylists after years of rapport, can evoke stress and can feel like you lost a family member....... with just the very thought. After careful consideration I finally made this decision, it was the best decision I've made in years. Was extremely freeing, because now I feel that my hair "wish list" if you will, is now being listened to. At some point my previous hairstylist stopped listening to what I wanted, and I still continued to go and let that stylist pick for me how he wanted my hair. I've been coming to see Mary @ Robert Cromean's Salon for about 6 months now. What a fantastically talented woman! I constantly recall in my head the day I called and they said "you'll be seeing Mary", I basically hit the jackpot! No joke, so so blessed! The entire experience every time I'm here makes me feel like royalty. Yes, there truly is something about Mary. read more

I wanted a change and decided to get my hair cut and colored and I found Safiyah. I am not disappointed. She cut my coily hair and dyed it while protecting my natural curls. And she gives you a week so if you need a color correction she will gladly do that as well at no extra cost. I had to utilize that service bc I picked a color too light for my liking the first time but she nailed it and helped me pick the right color the 2nd time. I think I may have found my new hair dresser and it's been a long time coming. read more

Alex has been doing my blowouts almost every week for over a year and she does an amazing job. I get the most compliments after my appointment with her. She is an amazing young artist with a great personality. Alex, thanks so much for everything you do! You're truly a talented stylist and I always enjoy my appointments. read more

Ann is the best! I get excited when I come see her because I know my hair will be on point when she is done with it. From cuts to color to styling, she is my go to person. It's an overall great experience coming to this salon. read more

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Ann was recommended to me by my beautiful friend whose hair always looked amazing, whether it was red, blue, or blonde, after my previous stylist moved to another state. Ann helped take me lighter and then shorter, and I've loved it all. I tend to go in with vague descriptions of what I'm thinking and every time she translates that into exactly what I want. She's extremely competent, creative, and cool to talk to, which helps during those hours-long appointments getting The Works done :) read more

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Tiffany is terrific, loving the new color! She is like a beautiful magician, changing my drab color to vibrant, healthy and rich looking locks. She is amazing. I absolutely love her and her work. She is definitely the best stylist in San Diego. She listens, actually takes the time to make sure your hair color ideas are in tune with hers and works her magic. read more

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I had an amazing experience with Safiyah as my stylist! It had been many years since my last haircut and even longer since I had any color in my hair. I was very nervous going in and she was extremely reassuring and sweet she helped me stay relaxed and talked me through her process. She did a great job with both cutting and coloring my curly/wavy hair and I left feeling super happy and brand new! Highly recommend Safiyah you'll leave the salon feeling confident and beautiful! read more

Awesome service, nice atmosphere, everyone there are friendly and nice. Tiffany has a lot of knowledge about what she is doing. I showed her 2 pictures of the hair style that I like, it looks really similar but she still see the difference which I really like. It make me knows that she care. I feel really comfortable to let her cut my hair and it turn out great. I love it! Thank you so much read more

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I am very peculiar when it comes to hair salons and I have to say, everything at this salon is great. From staff's friendly smiles to cleanliness and look and feel of the place, and most importantly the quality of work!! I've never been happier with my hair than I am now! Mary is amazing. I think she's sooooo gooood that she can cut/style hair with one hand and closed eyes! I highly recommend this salon to anyone whose hair is as important to them as it is to me! The whole experience is awesome!! read more

I just moved from the OC and was looking for a new hair salon. Upon booking and entering the salon, I loved the small sign at the front desk welcoming me with my name printed out, little things like this made my day and made me feel incredibly special as a client. I met with Safiyah and she was incredibly amazing. I am glad to have found her, she truly has the magic hands!! I will definitely be back to book with her. She was patient, knowledgeable, and knew exactly what to recommend. Thank you so much for the most wonderful experience! read more

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTS WITH ARIEL. To be honest, I booked and walked in without knowing what to expect. I went to San Diego for the weekend for a convention and a wedding, and after some researching, I decided to call the salon last minute to get my hair done. Initially, I was a bit concerned that I did not see any reviews mentioning Ariel, but she is a new recruit as of September 2019. I was pleasantly surprised with a nice shampoo and head massage, something I really needed after long travels. Otherwise, the results: wonderful. Much better than what I've expected and I am definitely coming back and booking with Ariel. You can see the wonderful waterfall braid she did in the pictures. It was exactly what I wanted and more, and I'm so grateful for how accommodating she was to all my tedious requests. She definitely knows what she is doing and aims for perfection. read more

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First time customer and very happy with my treatment. Hairstylist Safiyah was absolutely amazing. Her bubbly personality to the time she took messaging my head in the sink bowl was fabulous. The salon is very nicely set up as well. read more

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Katie J is amazing. I first went to her for a new moon reiki cut along with a scalp treatment and was hooked! She brushed my scalp, cut a good amount of my hair, gave me a great product to use, and it's growing back so beautiful and healthy. She always asks if I have anything I want her focus on and one time I mentioned I was stressed about work and meeting a very important goal, she gave me the best session, massage and trim. I felt like a brand new woman and was able to focus and meet my goal with ease. If you want a magical experience and beautiful haircut book with her, you won't regret it. read more

I was introduced to Tony in 2001. I have been Tony's loyal client at A Robert Cromeans Salon in San Diego for 20 years. Tony is the only person I trust with my hair. In 2011, I moved to Newport Beach for work. I still go to Tony for my hair. For the past 10 years, I have lived in Newport Beach. Many would believe that blonde hair specialists are abundant here. I've tried them out of convenience/ urgency a few times and I'm usually left with orange roots. I frequently get approached by women in Newport Beach with, "Who does your hair?" and "I love your color!" That being said... Book your appointment with Tony in advance and stick to it! Tony books up fast! (BTW, I do not advise taking the train from Orange County to Downtown San Diego on the opening day of the Del Mar Racetrack season! ) I thought Tony was only amazing with blonde color. I had a "phase" when I went dark; Tony was able to restore me back to blonde without damage to my hair. As years went by, I learned more about Tony's skills. He is amazing with redheads and brunettes, as well as blondes. I learned that one of my colleagues (a corporate executive) trusts Tony with her hair. I've also seen professional models sitting in his chair with the most beautiful cuts and colors! I love the salon vibe and atmosphere, too. It's always a wonderful experience at ARCS. read more

Start dialing their number if you want your hair pampered and styled by the best in San Diego! Backtrack to two days prior to meeting my hair fairy (Tiffany).... I went to a hair salon in Encinitas. It had a hipster/beach feel. I thought it had the "right" look of a great salon. Three hundred and seventy five dollars later my hair was almost fried, long wavy hair went to short cut mob (mom bob), and orange highlights from the 80s? maybe 90s? Instead of a balayage and trim. Basically, I went home almost in tears yelling in my head "I got ripped off" and "Crap I have to walk around like this!". Thankfully, my friend referred me to "Robert Cromeans". I called and miraculously got an appointment with Tiffany Mae. From the moment of meeting Tiffany and her assistant I knew that she was going to make the impossible possible! I told her that I paid for balayage but I got highlights instead. Tiffany, agreed and noticed that my mob didn't fit who I am. She felt my pain and frustration but most importantly she got what I originally wanted. I truly feel that she is a hair fairy because she not only gives you what you had in mind but she somehow takes it to a whole another level! Pros: 1- Tiffany Mae is a head stylist there. 2- Everyone is super friendly and talented. 3- Free valet parking for first time service. 4- Surprisingly affordable and a fraction of what I paid for other salons. 5- Extremely clean and organized large salon. Cons: 1- 35 mnts drive for me. 2- Limited free read more

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I loved loved my experience with Katie!! I showed her what I was looking for and she blew me away! She is so talented and has a great attitude. I also did reiki with her and it was great! She is your togo for an amazing hair experience! I have never felt so cared for at a salon. Everyone at the salon were also very kind and friendly. I live pretty far out from there BUT I will definitely go again! I booked my next appointment already. Thank you so much Katie! read more