This would be a wonderful review if I could ever get through to their phone number. Terrible way…read moreto do business. Actually no stars, but had to check one in order to send this.

Positive Yelp reviews of Nail Designer, Van Tu brought me to this darling hidden gem of a beauty…read moresalon last month. It's next door to the Wells Fargo Bank, only half a block from my home here in Coronado! Don't let its intimate size fool you though...it is a full-service salon that just recently went through an updated contemporary "face-lift." Van's space is privately located in the breezy back of the shop which I preferred away from the main stream traffic. She is such a personable gal w/a fun dynamic personality and we hit it off immediately w/our ethnic heritage that we both share! (My mom's name is also Van?!) I had been taking a long break from gel manicures because of the UV lights, but Van assured me that they now only use LED lights... so I was very happy to resume my shellac nails which she does so beautifully Her pedicures are even better...my neglected feet were smoothly reborn after her skilled callous treatment & lavish foot massage! I'm absolutely thrilled to have discovered Van here in my local salon and am almost hesitant to share her...but she deserves to be applauded and recommended for her awesome nail expertise!!

Shout out to Caylah who got me looking so gorgeous after my blowout! As many a hairstylist have…read moretold me, my hair is thick. It's not easy to work with and I've had some disappointing blowouts where stylists will just kind of give up. Not Caylah! She meticulously worked through my luscious locks. She was also just so nice to talk to, she has such a positive and uplifting energy. I'm not in San Diego often but highly recommend Meraki Lounge / Caylah if you are!

Updating my review to accurately reflect the experience. Hopefully my bad experience can save…read morepeople money and bring the business to be more transparent. The comment from the business owner on my review is tone deaf.

I meant to do a before/after picture, but Corona happened and I forgot but I do want to say,…read moreJocelyn was amazing! I have had the same hair stylist for 12 years and she moved to the east coast. I have been so nervous trying to find someone new but this was easy. I've battled with Alopecia Areata for years and when it came back, didn't want to take a chance of the situation escalating so to say the least, Jocelyn had her hands full at it had been 7 months since my last highlight. Flawless, just like before. Felt so good to get back to 'normal'. I know this is all a moot point now since we cant go, however, once life returns to normal, please check her and this salon out!!!!! The place itself is so convenient and a beautiful and prices were what. And if you get there early, you can always go next door for a glass of vino at Wine a Bit! Thank you Jocelyn for making me feel like myself again, I truly hope this place and its staff survives this time of being shut down.

hair cut was horrible cut it off to much when I asked a little bit of the top and all around worst…read morehair cut ever

Katie has been styling my frocks since 2021 and each time my hair is softer, bouncier than when I…read morewalked in. She listens and compliments my facial features as well. She is HIGHLY talented in various pixie to French bobs to long trestles. Love the OPEN urban LOFT feel of The Factory! Super chic aura sexy vibe!!

This is Long Over due. But, I didn't Appreciate how I was Treated Here. I interacted with Heather,…read morethe Receptionist. And, it was a Very Unprofessional Interaction. This was back in the Summer but I was very Hesitant to Leave a Review due to hearing some of the Similiar Traumas the women had,whom I Interacted with Here...and, I wanted to be Sensitive about that. But, I'm Here to Hold y'all Accountable. I've Moved on of course and Let this Go. But, I need to write this Review for me. So, First off. My Short hair cut for $100 didnt make sense. I wasn't Told by Any of the Receptionists or Stylist that my Cut was going to be $100. So, that was a Surprise. And, Unprofessional No one told me the Price. The Comments Heather made when I was Sharing what Happened was Undermining and Also Manipulative. I was Gaslighted and also my Credibility as a License Cosmo was Undermined & I Spoke to her letting her Know that I did Look at Kat's IG, the Stylist who worked on me.. from her Online Presence... it seemed she's been doing hair for a couple of years, to be Charging that much, Already. I'm Not saying this to be Mean. I just Remember the whole Visit I had with her, it seemed she was doing hair for a couple of years. She did gave me a Cut that was Better than I came with. And, I was so Happy to meet a Surfer girl as she seems like a Dopee person to be Friends with. As, I Love Honesty, as well. But, Idk how Honest they were being w me about the years of Experience to be Charging $100.00. Also, immediately After I Left, I wanted to invite them to Church, so I Texted the Salon's Number, whom texted me about my Appointment. But, it didn't Go through As I Understand that number doesn't Receive texts. I Texted the number they gave me. But, the Receptionist denied saying for me to Text them on that Number. I Tried to Reach them Personally Through that Number they gave me. But, they did not Respond to my msgs. How I was Handled After, with not contacting me.... Or Following up with me was Not Ok. The Receptionist, Heather also said that the Owner of the Salon will Contact me ......and him Not contacting me (after his Trip) ... was Unprofessional. In Retrospect. This was a Very Uncomfortable Experience, Afterwards. I Understand you want to Protect your friends, But, the Receptionist Protecting the Stylist, deflecting Everything I was Saying and not Hearing me out... When you Protect your Employees over the Customer, when the Customer has been Wronged... It's Very Unprofessional.... Mentioning that we are "Talking in Circles" when I wasn't, was Also Manipulative jargon...that I'm very Familiar with having dealt with This Spirit, Already. But, I Bless you guys. And, I Forgive you. I Do Wish you the Best, Moving Forward. But, it was Not Ok how I was Treated Here.

NEVER GOING TO THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN!! I had an appointment this morning and when I got there SHE…read moreWASNT THERE! She has flaked on me TWICE! And has done it for my sisters as well! The place is a dump! You can tell she never cleans and worst part is that she's not even that good!! HORRIBLE PLACE!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

I have been going to this salon for the longest time. It is located on Highland Ave between 4th and…read more5th st. I love it. You can go and ask for Liz (the owner) and she will work wonders for you. She takes her time and never rushes through anything. She never double books herself and produces quality work. I got my hair, make up & nails for my wedding there and she actually shut the salon to have my mother & daughter prettified as well. The 3 of us were ready to go in no time and we all looked awesome. Eva worked on my daughters hair and did an awesome job. My kiddo has long straight hair and she made curls that actually stayed all night!!! This is my to go to place and I highly reccomend it!!

This salon is always well-maintained, and the stylists really work with their clients to make them…read morefeel their best. They have an online confirmation reminder for appointments and may call to confirm if there's no response. I've been going to Kris S. for a few years now, and she's always good about understanding what works for my hair as well as others. Recently, I scheduled a back-to-back appointment for myself and my mom, and we were able to get our hair exactly how we envisioned. Their hair care products are luxurious and worth finding parking in Little Italy for.

I've always been very particular about who I trust with my hair. A salon can have all the high-end…read morefeatures and offer every service imaginable--but without a truly exceptional stylist, it all falls short. The right stylist is someone who's not only highly skilled, but also consistent, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure. That's exactly who Nicole Alex is. Nicole has been my go-to for haircuts and color for nearly 10 years, and I can honestly say she continues to impress me with her talent and professionalism. I'll admit I'm not the easiest client--my hair is extremely coarse, thick, and often damaged, and I'm not always the most punctual. Despite these challenges, Nicole always treats every appointment with care, patience, and precision. Whether I'm coming in after weeks of being out of town or squeezing in a last-minute session, she never cuts corners . Her work is always meticulous, and the results speak for themselves. I've worked with many stylists over the years, but none have come close to the level of quality and consistency Nicole provides. If you're new to San Diego, visiting, or a local who still hasn't found that one stylist who truly checks all the boxes--look no further. Nicole Alex is the real deal. Once you sit in her chair, you'll understand why I, and so many others, continue to choose her time and time again. She's simply exceptional.

Nick is the best hair stylist I've ever had! He does great work at an affordable price. Nowhere can…read moreI consistently get a keratin treatment for $100 other than here! He always nails my cuts and colors and I always walk out feeling fabulous. Best of all, nick is an absolute gem of a human and always makes me laugh. Even after I moved away from San Diego I have literally flown back just to get my hair done by Nick! He is definitely worth checking out!

Swagg Salon is huge, sleek and wide open - an airy space that feels modern and cool. The location…read moreis 2 blocks from Symphony Towers, and there are plenty of pay lots, metered street parking and even valet parking for the building. There is a restaurant/bar, Chaplos, on the ground floor which is very good. Get your salon service and then meet friends looking great. I've been with my stylist, Estie, for 12 years. He is a true artist. Color, cut, extensions, straightening or perms - no one does it better. Estie has a client base of regulars that includes the young & hip, the professional set, the busy moms and "ladies of a certain age." With regard to the latter group, I have never seen a group of older women with such beautiful, stylish but NATURAL LOOKING hair. Seriously. I'm not a member of that group, but when you can take a demographic group that leans toward the "set and curl" and have those ladies walking out looking 10 years younger merely due to their amazing hair, there's serious talent involved. The salon also offers nail services as well as regular scheduled "office hours" of a cosmetic doctor and esthetician. Every professional working in downtown San Diego should visit Swagg. You'll be back if you do.

This is a great salon to say the least! 100% because of my stylist Kree. Well, I do also like that…read morethey serve wine when you walk in and the location is great. Front desk guy is awesome! Kree is not only a great colorist (my blonde is on point and always get compliments), she's also an amazing stylist and always knows the new trends and what works for my hair. She's been doing my hair since I was in my early 20's (I'm 50 now). I've moved away a couple times and when I come back I always need my Kree fix to make me beautiful. Even better is that she loves her job and is always happy, positive, and vibrant. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their hair girl!

I tried all day to get an appointment scheduled online and with multiple calls. It was pending all…read moreday long until I called and looked into it and ended up being denied minutes after the call with no follow up to reschedule or reasoning as to why it was denied. Tried to book again online still pending. Called multiple times and was put on hold or hung up on. Finally someone said they would get back to me and never did. No has reached out. The website won't let me withdraw or cancel the pending request within 24 hours even though it hasnt been accepted. My experience trying to set up this appointment felt very disorganized and unprofessional and my business was not valued at all. Booking a hair appointment should not be this difficult and never had this type of issue anywhere else before. I was excited to come here so this is very disappointing but now I will be going to another salon