It's been so long since my last review I figured an updated one was overdue! Spoiler alert - Audra is still the best in town!! She's been my sole hair dressah for 12 years now! And my hair is SO healthy! I just though I had bad hair growing up. Nope, it just had never met the hair wizardress Audra! Plus any time spent with Audra is magical. Can you tell I am a fan? read more

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Audra! She styled my hair beautifully for my wedding 10 years ago, (which is a 5star review in itself! My husband still talk about how much he love my hair on our wedding day!) and now it's such a joy to see her work her magic on my two little girls. Audra makes them feel so welcomed and chats with them as if they're best friends. It's always an amazing experience in her chair. I'm incredibly thankful for her hard work and the wonderful memories she continues to create for our family. Five stars without a doubt! read more

I hired Audra for my wedding and was absolutely thrilled with the results. She did my hair and 7 other girls :) I had an outdoor ceremony and was worried about being too hot. Audra gave me a stunning up-do that incorporated my headpiece. It lasted the entire night and still looked beautiful. My bridesmaids were amazed at how she could give them volume with their thin hair. Audra is amazing and truly has talent! Everyone's hair looked beautiful at the end of a long night of moving around. Thanks Audra!!!! read more

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Audra is AMAZING! I am so incredibly picky about my hair and I am never 100% satisfied with what anyone does....that was before I met Audra! In hindsight, I was very fortunate that my original hair stylist cancelled on me last minute, putting me in a stressful bind - because that is the reason I seeked out Audra. And she is 10x more talented than my original stylist. Audra was easy to work with, has great energy and is so incredibly talented. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives. There was no shortage of hiccups, but my hair was not one of them! My hair was stunning! And so was all of my bridesmaid's hair. Audra is the best! I cannot thank her enough. If you are looking for someone to make you feel more beautiful than you have ever felt before, Audra is your girl! read more

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Audra recently styled my hair for a friend's wedding and let me tell you, she is literally the world's greatest when it comes to chunky braids! I wouldn't say I have thick or thin hair, but she managed to construct a gorgeous, thick braid that stood out even with my black hair. I requested a loose and messy updo with a side bun and she totally delivered. I've had my hair done for several weddings and I can confidently say Audra has been the best experience by far. She truly listens and is honest when it comes to unrealistic expectations. She's super approachable when it comes to fixing anything you don't like and I LOVE that she took the time to do touch ups for everyone right before show time. I highly recommend her!! read more

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There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe how awesome Audra is. I booked her months in advance for my wedding on January 18, 2018 without having ever met her or known someone else that has booked her. I went on yelp and searched for bridal hair in the San Marcos area and she popped up, went on her Instagram and liked what I saw so I contacted her and BAM! Booked! Normally, I'm VERY picky about my hair and given the fact that it was THE MOST important and special day of my life - I thought it would've been harder for me to find someone, but Audra's work spoke to me and her professionalism and quick responses to my emails were what really sealed the deal for me. Throughout the whole wedding planning process, Audra answered my questions and put my mind at ease. At my bridal trial, i felt like i was talking to a friend i hadn't seen in years. She was so sweet and easy to talk to. I was extremely worried about timing because I had 11 women that needed their hair done before 11:45 am the day of my wedding and I just knew the horror stories of hair and makeup running way too long and cutting into pictures. Audra gave me her word that she would have help and everyone would be done by 11:45 am. When the day came, her and Brittany were hair artist machines curling and styling away, but never compromising the look of all my girls. Audra even finished early enough to squeeze in my grandmother who wanted something done to her hair. All of my bridesmaids were happy with their hair and even better - each style stayed until the reception. My own hair was styled to the gods - romantic, full, & perfect for my wedding day. Audra listened and delivered, I wish I had someone like her around to do my hair every day! read more

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Audra is amazing. Not only is her talent beyond extraordinary but she is the sweetest woman ever. She knows what she's doing when it comes to beauty and I can't recommend her enough! read more

Audra was wonderful! She did my hair for our wedding along with my mom's hair. My hair is naturally curly, and I love how Audra created an elegant wedding up-do while maintaining the authentic look of my hair (she used a curling wand to add some distinction to my curls). My mom felt so special getting hers done too! read more

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Audra was FABULOUS! I used her for my wedding in October 2016 and have nothing but positive tings to say. She did my hair and six bridesmaids in less then four hours. In addition, she was able to address a lot of needs - two bridesmaids with super thick hair, a bridesmaid with very short hair, and three bridesmaids with pretty straight and thing hair. The texture she gave me the bride was fabulous, and two of my bridesmaids who requested braids were blown away by the texture and looseness of it. All of our hair lasted the night away, and my sister even slept on hers and wore it again the next day. Lastly, Audra was friendly and professional. I would use here again no questions asked! read more

Audra is the BEST. She did my wedding hair as well as my bridesmaids. She used my clip in extensions to work absolute magic and made my fine, thin hair look like a Pinterest picture. Highly recommend, thank you Audra!! read more

I was so fortunate to have Audra as a part of my wedding day!! She is incredibly talented and was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end-from the trial to the day of- a joy to have with my family and wedding party! All of us, especially myself, were THRILLED with our hair. read more

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I have been getting my hair done by Audra for a little over two years now and I love her!! It's so nice to be able to get your hair done and have it turn out better than you expected every single time. The last time I went to see her, I brought a picture of the look I was going for and when I came home and showed my husband the picture (it was a side profile so you couldn't see the face) he thought it was a picture of me! Another thing I love about Audra is that she doesn't pressure me to cut my long hair like almost every other hair professional I've been to and I really appreciate that. In addition to getting my hair done by Audra, I've also had the pleasure of working with her in the wedding industry. I'm a videographer and have seen a lot of different scenarios in the getting ready process and I can't express enough the importance of having a professional do your hair and makeup. Audra always does an amazing job and additionally, she always sticks to the timeline. This may not seem like a big deal, but it is very stressful for brides when an inexperienced hair/makeup team goes over time and disrupts the flow of the whole day. And, as if gorgeous hair and makeup done on time wasn't enough, Audra is also so sweet and so fun that you'll want to be friends with her! She is the best! read more

My brother's wife invited me to get my hair done by Audra at their wedding, and it was just a lovely experience. I hadn't had my hair done up professionally in like 10 years, and the last time I hated it so much I went home and took it all down. This time was a totally different experience. First of all Audra was professional and very talented not only in her craft but in her "bedside manner". She was discreet, and made everyone feel at ease and relaxed. She was somehow able to make my fine thin hair do an updo, and it was gorgeous. It didn't hurt, and usually bobby pins give me a headache. I didn't have to worry about it at all, and let me tell you I danced! It never felt like it was coming loose, and looked just as good at the end of the wedding (as did everyone's including the bride). When I took my hair down I couldn't believe how many bobby pins there were as it hadn't hurt or felt uncomfortable at all. Audra made me feel gorgeous and I enjoyed the wedding not having to worry about how I looked. Thank you so sincerely! read more

I LOVE my Audra days, I so look forward to them! She is so sweet, she has such a great touch! I love chatting with her all while my hair looks better than it ever has. I recommend her constantly, if you go you'll know why! read more

Audra is simply amazing. She did my hair and and 6 others for my wedding in May. I did a trial a few months before and she gave me a few tips so I could have the hair still I was really looking for. We also tried a few things during the trial to really see what I liked and didn't. I texted her quite a bit before my wedding with questions and she was very very responsive. (Which I appreciate more than you know) The day of my wedding she was on time, stayed on schedule and was all smiles. I HIGHLY recommend Audra to everyone!!! read more

I am the mother of a groom . Audra took care of everyone's hair from the bridal party. She was organized, focused on getting the job done with attention to time, staying on track, as well as making everyone happy. She did my hair in an up-do, the first I have ever had (and not taken down before the event). My hair stayed perfectly throughout the celebration and also looked great when I took it down. What a pleasure it was not to ever think about my hair during the celebration. I am grateful to her for taking me out of my comfort zone and for her careful attention to detail! And the prep time was relaxed, great bonding time for us all! read more

My daughter has unruly curly hair that is (almost)impossible to tame. A friend recommended Audra to us and we promptly made an appointment. She was so sweet to my daughter. She made her feel so comfortable, as she is very shy. Not only did she give her an awesome cut and kerotin treatment, she gave us tips on how to manage it at home. She went above and beyond for us and we wil not use anyone else now. read more

How many of us have paid absurd amounts of money in a single hair session and came out hating it? Admit it. Before Audra my hair was a lost entity drifting from one supposedly "great" stylist to another. When my hair finally found Audra, it just simply refused everyone else. Fast forward five plus years later, my hair is grateful it still has Audra's touch on it. She is highly skilled, friendly, & accommodating. If you have any questions about how to take care of your hair or how to style it, then ask Audra. She will not only tell, but show you how to do it. I would recommend Audra to anyone! read more

Ever since a friend referred me to Audra, I won't let anyone else touch my hair. Audra is so talented and intuitive. She knows what you want by asking a few questions. I always walk away loving it and smiling. The personal attention she gives to each customer makes you feel like her friend. My daughter loves her too. I love her new studio: it's cozy and intimate; you almost don't want to leave. I can't wait for my next appt!!! read more

UNBELIEVABLE! Audra, you are so amazing at what you do it almost takes my breath away! Not only did you make ME look amazing, but my bridesmaids and moms as well. We are so pleased in our photos. You definetly have a client (me) coming back for future services. And let me tell you, having "2" hair-do's in my wedding..... well, needless to say, EVERYONE was talking about my hair! Not only did it look good after the ceremony, but you did it in like 15 minutes! And EVERYONE was raving on my up-do!!!! Thank you so much for being a part of my special day :) read more

There are NOT enough stars for this woman...she is seriously amazing! I booked her a week after I got engaged in December 2018 after reading her fantastic reviews. She is prompt and professional and just the best at what she does. She has an insane attention to detail and was seriously more on top of wedding details than me. In addition, she is beyond talented at what she does and has now become my permanent hair stylist!! All 8 of my bridesmaids were thrilled with their hair (and they all looked amazing!) Audra takes feedback quickly and fixes any tiny thing that you don't think is perfect. She's also just the best person to hang out with. Book her - she will make your wedding day even more spectacular than ever! read more

I just moved back to SD from Temecula and needed to find a new hair stylist. One of my good friends highly recommended Audra. I called her to set up an appointment and she was beyond helpful! She cut my hair and touched up my highlights, my hair looked AMAZING! I am very happy with my hair. I will go back and will recommend her to all my friends. read more

I have had the pleasure working near Audra this past year (across the hall from me). She has always been extremely professional and very busy. As a hairstylist myself, I don't trust many people with my hair, however, I do let Audra do my color and cut. I have always been thrilled with the results. read more

Audra is fabulous at what she does! She did hair for my wedding on November 9th and I was completely blown away with my hair as well as everyone's hair styles! All 6 of my bridesmaids, 2 mothers and 2 flower girls each had different hair styles they wanted and Audra matched their needs on point! She is extremely aware of your needs and makes sure you are completely happy. As the Bride I was a little nervous to wear my hair down for my wedding as I was nervous the curls would fall out - however, my curls stayed the entire night and the next day. My hair was as curly as could be when we were on our way to our honeymoon! I could not have been more pleased than how my curls stayed!! Audra is exceptionally professional - a week before my wedding she emailed me a spreadsheet of time frames and how she would like the day to run. We stuck by the spreadsheet and ended up running earlier than expected. I truly could not have asked for a more professional, fun, nice and amazing Wedding hair stylist than Audra. read more

Audra has cared for my hair - on and off - for the last ten years. Yes, I have been unfaithful, and yes I have been to other places, but only to crawl back to her begging for forgiveness. You give her a blank canvas and she creates a masterpiece - each and every time. I have multiple times been stopped in the street for her telephone number, and colleagues, friends and customers have always complimented me on my hair styles. I would follow her anywhere! read more

I have been going to Audra for the last 7 years even when I was living in Vegas I would still come only to her. She is great. She takes her time and I always leave with a great cut and color. I am to the point where I can just sit in her chair and giver her creative freedom to do whatever she wants and I know it will be great!!! read more

AMAZING!!! Audra did my hair and makeup for my wedding in April. Not only did she do an amazing job with my look, she went above and beyond in every way!!! She supplied music in the suite (since there was none), she was super friendly to the other girls there, she helped with my jewelery....I could go on and on. Could not be happier with the job that Audra did! read more

Audra has been my hair stylist for many years. She's simply the best! From her expertise as a stylist to her incredible customer service, friendliness and professionalism, it doesn't get any better. Recently, I had my hair trial for my wedding day. Audra is doing a downstyle for the ceremony and then a "2nd look" updo for the reception. She made me feel absolutely beautiful during my trial - my vision was exactly what I received at the end of the trial. She just gets it! Audra may not be the most inexpensive stylist out there, but she is worth every penny, and that's the truth! Her salon is exclusive, private and quite comfortable. It's also very central to anywhere in San Diego. Audra's the best! Wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Audra is the only stylist that I have allowed to touch my hair in years. She is absolutely amazing. When I leave her salon I feel so renewed. The care she gives outweighs any service I have ever received. Did I mention the massage she gives during the wash.... wow, she make you feel great and look amazing. I am a business woman that is always on the go and don't take a lot of time for myself. Audra understands this and gets me in and out of her salon quickly but never misses a beat! Her service is top notch and I refer her all the time. Audra I will be calling you soon to set up my next appointment. It's about that time again. read more

Audra is AMAZING! I can't even begin to tell you. I was recommended to her from our wedding coordinator and I'm so glad I found her. Not only is she an amazing hair stylist but she has an amazing personality and is so easy to talk to. My trial went off without a hitch but I decided to change my hairstyle the morning of the wedding and it wasn't a problem at all. She did such an amazing job on my hair and all of my bridesmaids hair. Everyone's hair looked absolutely amazing. A week before the wedding Audra also cut and colored my hair and she did a great job. She made me love my hair. She now has become my hair stylist! Thank you for everything Audra!! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Audra! I couldn't for the life of me decide how I wanted my hair for my wedding. She helped me find inspiration pictures, and pointed me in the right direction for excellent extensions! We had a trial hair appointment that she graciously did for me on a Sunday (when she usually doesn't work!). The day of the wedding she was early, happy and relaxed! She had an awesome schedule to make sure all the girls got through hair and makeup without a hitch. She's clearly done this before, because the schedule was perfect timing! She had her iPad full of inspiration pictures so my girls could go through and pick what they wanted. She was able to make them all cohesive and unique at the same time. They all loved their hair and everything stayed put nicely. The flower girls headbands never moved and they never complained about bobby pins being too tight My mom has short hair and wasn't sure how she wanted it done and Audra was able to come up with a style that she was very happy with! As for me, my extensions felt very secure, and my curls lasted until I showered the next morning, I don't know how long they would have lasted had I not gotten my hair wet!! She was able to give me the down curled look while still keeping my hair out of my face! And, she was the one that recommended getting brooch pins for my hair as opposed to actual hair clips. She pinned them in with bobby pins. I couldn't even feel them and they never came loose! She uses the best bobby pins! (and the yummiest smelling hairspray!) Not only was our hair fabulous, but she was such a help with everything else, from placing the veil, to hooking my longline bra, steaming the veil and dress. I don't know what we would have done with out her! She was also able to squeeze in my brothers girlfriend since we had some extra time! She did an awesome side ponytail in just minutes! Because we had so many girls, she hired out the make up portion to Maggie Hansen who did a fabulous job, though I am sure Audra would have done just as well! Don't hesitate hiring her, she does a fabulous job, is as sweet as ever and will make your day just perfect! It was such a wonderful feeling not having to stress about hair and makeup! read more

In 2006, I was recommended to try Audra for my bridal updo and make-up for my wedding. I also decided to get a cut and color from her as well. I was so impressed by her work and her professionalism, that I haven't been to any other hair stylist since then. I even moved to Los Angeles and still drive down to San Diego to have Audra do my hair. I highly recommend her! read more

Audra thank you for all the great service you have provided. I have and highly recommend your service to everyone. You are always very punctual and professional. I love your new location it allows for very private & personal service. read more

Audra was one of five hair stylists with which I scheduled a Bridal makeup trial...and I am so thankful I chose her!! My husband had only one specific request for my appearance on the day: HAIR DOWN. Audra totally nailed my old hollywood glam style for the wedding...and I am psycho about my hair so you can trust me when I say YAY!!! BEST EVER!!!! I have long blonde hair almost down to my rear, which never holds curl. But when Audra got a hold of it...GORGEOUS FLOWING CURLS OF BEAUTIFULNESS! She added in my hair extensions (which added a lot of heaviness) and custom hair clips in the exact right spot, and when I got fussy about a strand or two she fixed it..with grace! I got a little panicy towards the end of the day because I was about to walk down the aisle with ten million eyeballs staring at me...but she calmed me down and made me look flawless. She is highly professional and an expert in her field. I loved my hair, and so did my husband! PHEW! Audra also did my mother's hair, which is no easy task - my mom has really short hair and loves to spike it up like she's put her finger in a light socket, haha, because its simple and easy...so when Audra took over on the wedding day it was like Mom was a whole new woman! She curled it, gave it volume and youth...added in Mom's flower at the right spot...and BOOM! beautiful mommy dearest whom I love so much! Best. Mom. Hair. Ever! My sisters were my Matrons of Honor, and they are glamazons in their own right...but when Audra used their extensions and fascinators they looked EXTRA glam! I loved how Audra hid the headbands under volumes of hair - and added brainds and twists at the appropriate spots. My sisters' hair has never looked better. I am serious! Best. Matrons. Hair. Ever! If you want to look beautiful on your day and really feel great, hire Audra. She's the best. read more

I had a special event coming up with 5 months to grow out my hair. I spent the time on Pinterest collecting hair style ideas. (I told you it was a big deal.) When I showed her the results of my searches she totally got it and made the adjustments to make it "my style." I am so excited with how her creativity worked for me. To top it off, she did my make up the same day. What an honor to work with such a talented woman. read more

Audra Rene was the only choice for me when it came to my wedding! She had done several of my friends' weddings and they all looked GORGEOUS so I knew just who to go to when my time came! I could not have been happier with my hair on wedding day - I felt so much like myself, but more glamorous! Both of our moms and my whole wedding party also looked absolutely gorgeous! Audra is so sweet and easy to work with. And she even recommended me to the makeup artist who did her wedding makeup, Elizabeth Root, and she was exactly what I wanted for natural beautiful makeup! Thank you Audra for making me feel like the most beautiful bride - I don't get made up very often, but if there's one day I wanted to feel gorgeous it was on my wedding day, and you and Elizabeth did that for me! Wish we could do it all over again :-) read more

Audra has been my regular stylist for a few years now. I love and adore her. She always goes above and beyond. We always have the greatest conversations and I leave with pretty hair. I receive so many compliments on my hair and I have Audra to thank. read more

I live out of state but the moment I know I'm coming into town I call Audra to set up an appointment. She is a professional in every sense of the word & and she does an amazing job. I'm always leaving her adorable shop pleased and feeling like a million bucks. read more

Audra did my hair for my wedding (as well as for 4 bridesmaids plus my husband and I's moms). She is extremely efficient and GOOD at what she does! Everyone's hair turned out exactly how they wanted. I did a trial with her a few months before my wedding and I would definitely recommend doing that. For my trial my hair started to fall out towards the end of the night so I let Audra know and she made sure that wouldn't happen on the day of my wedding. My hair was PERFECT all night and I couldn't have been happier. I've also gotten my hair trimmed by Audra and she does an AWESOME job. read more

Audra provided bridal hair styling services for me and my bridesmaids. She arrived early and was very efficient with her time, making sure that we stayed on schedule. Audra is pleasant to chat with and made getting ready a very enjoyable experience. Everyone provided a couple photos of hairstyles they liked, and based on these Audra created beautiful looks for all of us. We were all thrilled with our hairstyles. They stayed in place throughout the day and photographed beautifully. Audra also did my eye makeup. She made sure that it blended well with the rest of my makeup. There was lots of happy tears that day - but everything stayed in place. I would definitely recommend Audra to any bride! read more