Kim Pham is an amazing hairdresser, and she's been doing hair for my family for years! She's versatile and has provided haircuts for my sons, my parents and my niece! She does my haircuts and color, and consistently delivers exactly what I need!! She's affordable, friendly, professional, and flexible!! She's at Benni's Salon and you can reach her at: 858-231-4286. I highly recommend her!! read more

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everything was amazing and so much fun and i loved every thing about that and very nice.

I'm new to SD and I'm so glad to find Benni's salon! She did an excellent service and I am very happy with her work. Benni is very friendly, patient and professional .She listened to my concerns and made great recommendations on what's best for my hair and look. What I liked the most about her was her time management and how she handled multiple customers at the same time! It was very easy to book a time with her and she was very responsive. Her salon was also very nice and clean. I've got many compliments on my hair and I highly recommended her services. read more

My appointment was with Ken at Bennis Salon, great relaxing experience! I did hair color, haircut and blow dry! Absolutely loved me new look! Highly recommend!! Check out for yourself! 858-610-8514 read more

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I've been getting my hair done by Ken for 5+ years and he's the only one I trust! Does my highlights to my linking and gives the best hair cuts. Will be going back as long as I'm here! Always recommend hair by Ken to my friends! Hair by Ken (858) 610-8514 read more

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I haven't gotten a haircut in at least a year and found Salon Smart nearby. Benni was so sweet and added layers to my shoulder-length hair cut to add volume and style. My head feels way lighter and the waves look gorgeous. They frame my face very nicely too. Benni also shampoo-ed and conditioned my hair, which was a comforting, pampering experience. Benni is quick and professional and I highly recommend her for haircuts. read more

Today I had my hair done by Benni for the first time, and I must say, she exceeded my expectations. I walked in with brassy hair and a boring style but ended up with perfect color and highlights and a fabulous haircut to top it off. Benni takes pride in her work. She gives professional suggestions and advice without being pushy. I highly recommend Benni if you want a fresh and sophisticated look. read more

Got my eyebrows threaded here by Bennie (sorry not sure if I spelled your name right) and she was very kind, my eyebrows came out looking great and it was an awesome experience!! She knew exactly what look was best for me read more

Great experience at Salon Smart! It was my first time getting the chemical treatment on my hair, and I'm so glad I did! It is so soft and is so much less maintenance of straightening. I also asked for a sun kissed highlights look and was thrilled with the results! Exactly what I wanted! read more

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I had a hair cut with Benni and I really loved it. Benni took the time to discuss different options that matched my curly hair and I loved the end result. read more

What an amazing experience! I was roaming the Poway area for a good salon to color and cut my hair on short notice. They welcomed me in with no appointment at all. I waited about 45 min before they could take me, which is a pretty good wait time for a walk-in. Benni was AWESOME! She definitely has the experience. I asked for burgundy/red highlights with a short hair style and she gave me just that! Benni took her time and was very attentive to what she was doing. She has been the only hair stylist that's been able to achieve the look I was going for. And I am SUPER HAPPY!!! Would definitely go back:) read more

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Update: Finally got a before and after picture that I had to share (despite my embarrassment that I let my brows get this bad). Truly magic workers here :) read more

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Took my wife there for a blow dry she hated it Blow dry was normal her roots her still damp a little will not be coming back You guys should focus on drying roots and blow drying roots to finish it up with a good blow dry read more

The best hair salon I've been to. This is my second time coming here and I'll be coming back again if I ever need a haircut or highlights. This place is amazing and the staffs are really helpful and kind. Benni did a wonderful job in cutting my hair and did amazing highlights in my blonde hair. She took her time instead of rushing, and I really love the result. Thank you, Benni! read more

I highly recommend Benni if you are like me, a busy mom with kids. I heard about Benni from several people and as they had told me, Benni was so sweet and kind, and gave my hair a wonderful layer haircut in a decent time, (I was in a rush to pick up my kids and she managed her time very well). She even gave me a few tips on how to maintain my hair without much care, and received a lot of compliments from my friends, highly recommended!!! read more

Thank you Benni for fixing my hair...u helped me get my confidence back and all set for my most awaited vacation. Came to work today and got a ton of compliments....cant wait to flaunt my hair now.... U won my trust in the past and now you won my heart... read more

Benni always amazes me with her cuts and color. She has an eye for what will look good on me and gently suggests new alternatives that would suit me better than what I may think. She also accepts that I'm not going to style my hair on a daily basis and ensures my hair looks good on a wash and go day. She is friendly and charismatic and always makes me feel special and beautiful. The salon's threading service is also amazing. My son and niece have magnificent brows thanks to Salon Smart. read more

Thank you Benni, you did a wonderful job in doing highlight on my hair , I really recommend that .

Just got my hair cut by Benni! She got me in short notice. She cut hair quick yet perfect just the way I liked it! Super friendly and the salon is nice and clean :) Thank you Benni! I'll be returning to her for sure:) read more

(darn it...I wrote my review before logging in and now it's lost in cyberspace!) After reading several reviews on hair salons in the Poway/Penasquitos area, I settled on Salon Smarts and Benni. I was able to book my appointment at the time and day I was available. I went in with 3 different hairstyle pics that I liked and Benni took the time to look at each one and discuss the pro's/con's and take in to consideration my hair texture. I am more than thrilled with my new cut and color and will definitely be coming back! read more

Been going to Benni since the opening of Salon Smart .They for gr8 hours & a really clean store. Benni is pretty great.She does listen to what I have to say and is not shy to tell her honest opinion ...I love coming here .Their prices are also really fair.Good price along with great quality (can't complain :) I recently started getting my eyebrows done here & been extremely happy. read more

I won't go to any other salon to get my ombre done! They do an amazing job & have amazing customer service. read more

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This salon is so cute. It is right across the street from Starbucks. When I walked in, they were bumping Beyonce's entire album. This salon is so cute and Benny is really sweet. She gave me a through consultation before my cut and highlights. She really cared about making me feel comfortable and made sure I loved my hair before leaving the salon. She is from London and knows what she is doing. I'm so happy I found her. My best friend has been going to her for awhile. I was hesitant because it is hard to find a good hair dresser in San Diego. I usually drive to LA. I'm so thankful I can save on going to LA and the drive. Thank you Benny. Can't wait to come back! Everyone must go! read more

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I started coming here for my eyebrows cause my cousin recommended it. Now I'm hooked and I'm getting my hair done here too from now on( cut and color). Benni really does an amazing job on everything she puts her hands on. I trust her implicitly and I couldn't be happier. Her entire staff is super friendly and all the ladies do a great job! Benni has retrained my eyebrows to grow in healthier and thicker and has really worked hard at creating the desired shape I wanted. Benni is very experienced and knowledgeable and the best part is that it's a one stop shop! They do hair, makeup,eyebrows, and mani/pedi! I always leave salon smart feeling beautiful. Not to mention it's in a great location! read more

Benni and her team are hands down the best! Her salon is one of the only ones in San Diego that offers the yuko japanese straightening and she does an absolutely amazing job! She's done the treatment for me twice now and it has changed my life. My hair is very curly and difficult to manage and after the treatment it has become so soft and straight and easy to manage- as a student with a crazy schedule this treatment and Benni have been a god send! Benni and her team are professional and they care so much about making sure you are happy with everything, they truly make the time you spend with them a wonderful experience. I highly recommend going to Salon Smart, Benni and her team offer the best treatments and service! read more

So I didn't get to get the girls name but she was the youngest one there I went today with 3 of my friends and she did a really good job on my eye brows. Idk why this other lady had to finish them, I wish she could've finished mine. I love that she understands how painful it is and she takes her time but the lady that came after her started rushing with my brows I mean the lady that finished them also did a good job but i don't like how she told her to go to another girls eye brows read more

Benni’s Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Poway, California

Ellie gave me exactly the haircut I wanted! Using their first time yelp offer was definitely worth it. Very reasonably priced, and the ladies are super nice! I will definitely be back in a few months for another trim! read more

Love my haircut:) everything is great in this salon. Happy environment and staff.i will go back again and already made appointment for my daughter. read more

My eyebrows were threaded off 10 mins ago. She didn't ask me what i wanted before she told me to lay down. Told her i wanted them even (thickness) then shaped...like every other person has done my brows. The whole time she kept saying uneven brows are more natural, i would reply by saying... thats nice but i want mine to be the same. When i finally got to see my brows i was horrified. THEY ARE GONE!! I started crying immediately and she told me to fix it with a brow pencil. I dont wear makeup... still crying in my car. Ladies do not go here for brows... read more

This is a wonderful small salon, boutique style. Family friendly. She is as comfortable styling my mother as she is providing me a contemporary cut. Benny the owner is attentive and has years of styling experience working in big cities in Europe. I work odd hours and she has never failed to get me in in a pinch. I look forward to going there for regular cuts. Worth a look. read more

I have been coming here for years, and send my whole family. Hard to find an affordable shop in San Diego. Great for curly hair and Bennie's husband gives my boyfriend the best haircut I've seen on him. We love Salon Smart. read more

Newly opened HAIR AND THREADING salon in Poway. Found this on accident after coming from lunch at Indian Kitchen next door. Brows are $8 or for $15: brows, lips and chin! After over 10 yrs of getting my brows threaded, this is the best price ive seen ever! I saw the $8 special at the door, walked in and Benni, who is both owner and lead hair stylist greeted me right away with a smile. Everything is brand new, spotless and well decorated. It felt so relaxing in there like a spa. They had a little TV embedded in the wall, playing music videos from Beyonces latest album. Benni put me with Vanoush for threading my brows, lips and chin and boy did she go above and beyond to make me feel comfy. First of all ive never seen any threadist put a towel on my chest. Its good to know that I wont find any fly away hairs on my clothes. Vanoush asked how I liked my brows and I told her thin, well-defined to the natural arc. Well she did a damn good job. I was very pleased and didn't ask her to make any adjustments. She used a straight edge when she cut my brows and even filled my brows--another first! Needless to say Ive already made my appointment with Vanoush for next month. Ladies, if you need your brows did this is the place to go! read more

Benni’s Salon - Benni the hair stylist on left w 20 yrs experience. Vanoush on right did an amazing job threading my brows! - Hair Salons Near Me - Poway, California

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Nice, nice, nice! Called for a same day appointment - got the appointment within two hours, for cut and color. Very happy with the quick turn around and for the wonderful hair cut. Lots of thinning of my bushy hair by the stylist. I have never had anyone work that long on my cut to get it just right. Very much appreciated. Amir did a great a great job. I will be back. read more

Such a relaxing salon to go to. Everyone was so nice and my hair turned out beautiful. I will for sure return.

Excellent hair salon!! So happy to come here. Benni is very sweet and talented hair stylist. The salon is simple and but lovely just what we were looking for! I highly recommend. read more

Came here to get my hair colored and cut and eyebrows threaded. Benni is the owner and hairdresser, she is wonderful and really knows what she is doing. Gave her a picture of the haircut I wanted and she did a superb job, it was exactly what I wanted and more. I've always wanted ombré hair and Benni did such a wonderful job, she really exceeded my expectations. I've never been so happy walking out of a salon getting exactly what I wanted. One of her partners did eyebrow threading and she did an excellent job! Im never going anywhere else to get my hair done and I hope Salon smart doesn't go anywhere. Benni took her time doing my hair And happy she wasn't rushing. she was working with me and another client and did a great job at multi tasking. You just have to be patient and I didn't have anywhere to be that day so i didn't mind her working with me and another client. Great work at Salon Smart check them out! read more

Benni’s Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Poway, California

I have been getting my eyebrows threaded every 3 weeks and love it. I decided to get my haircut and keratin treatment. The keratin treatment is really great - my hair is a lot smoother. But I have to say that was the best haircut I've ever gotten. They did long layers, which I've had before - but I dont know what it is about it, maybe they cut the lengths just perfect. I'm so happy with my new haircut! I love Benni and Salon Smart! read more

Worst hair salon ever. Should her a picture of what I wanted and failed to achieve my desired look. Know lots of family members and friends that went here and also disappointed. She gives you a look that she thinks will look good on you and if you complain she says that it looks good. Too pricy for a bad quality job. read more

I have been doing Yuko Japanesse straightening for a few years now but started going to Benni at Salon Smart for the last couple of years. She is amazing! I am so happy with the results! Will definitely keep going back! I love the haircut she gave me as well! read more

Benni is awesome!! My mom and I get our hair cut and styled here. My mom's color and highlights have never looked better. I love that she was trained in London and is up on the latest Toni and Guy cuts and styles. I have curly hair and was surprised to find out she also holds the Diva Curl certification. The salon is in a strip mall but you will be amazed that the inside matches any high end salon -modern and beautiful. The staff is super friendly - going above and beyond to make you feel pampered. The salon allows you to email or text for your next appt. or when you need to change. One of San Diego's hidden gems. read more