Cate is the BEST, my hair never looks better than when I leave her chair. I've been going to her for years now. Today I got a clear gloss + trim for my wedding prep and I've literally never felt hotter She's such a girls girl, always gives the best advice (especially when I'm tempted to chop all my hair off), and her space is SO vibey, there's nowhere I'd rather yap and get a blowout, love you Cate!! read more

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Cate is the best. I'm so glad I found her. She's helped me grow my gray through gray blending and I'm so happy with how my hair looks. She's got a beautiful spirit and I love getting to sit in her chair because I know I'll look and feel great when we're finished. read more

Extremely disappointed that I was charged $162 as I had to cancel my appointment due to me and my kids having the stomach flu. I have been a client for 10 years and never once cancelled last minute. Clearly being a long time client is not valued to her and she offered no grace due to the emergency situation. I will be taking my business elsewhere and do not appreciate her poor business practices. read more

Cate is the best, not only have I had the pleasure of working with Cate for years in another salon but she's also been doing my hair for years! She's extremely talented and knowledgeable about all things blonde and extensions. I don't trust many people with my hair seeing as I'm personally a stylist of almost 20 years. I highly recommend her. She's real spunky too, always there for a good laugh and hug! read more

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I have been going to Cate for 8 years now! I yelped then best salon in SD and looked through the photos and picked what stylist at that salon I liked Best. Flash forward to today, she is like a therapist/friend/hair guru. Every cut and color she does makes me feel alive again!! She also recommends the best products, I always go to her for hair and product advice. Make sure you book appointments well in advance because she book up quick! read more

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Cate came highly recommended by a few people and after my first appointment I can understand why. Cate is wonderful! I have shown basically the same inspo picture to everyone that has done my hair over the last few years and Cate is the only person who has completely nailed it. I am happier with my color after seeing Cate than I have been in years. Beyond being great at her craft Cate is a wonderful person and works in a delightful space so the experience was amazing from all aspects. After bouncing around from stylist to stylist for the last few years I am so glad to have found Cate! I have already booked my next appointment and can't wait to continue to have my hair be a product of her amazing work! read more

Cate is absolutely amazing! I tried at least 5 different hair dressers when I first moved to San Diego and once I found her, I was finally able to stop searching! I've been going to her for about 7 years now and have literally always LOVED what she has done w my hair. She's da best of the best! 10/10 recommend :) read more

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I'm so happy I found Cate! I had been struggling to find someone to get the exact blonde tone I was looking for. I had been stuck with purple and yellow results until I found her. My hair looks so natural and fantastic. On top of her hair coloring skills she's an amazing person that I look forward to seeing every two months. Thank you Cate for saving me! read more

Cate is truly the best! I have been going to Cate for years and she always does an amazing job. Her unparalleled skills and positive energy make every visit so fun. So happy I found her all those years ago :) read more

Cate is amazing! Not only is she a blonde magician but she is so fun to talk to and share stories with. Anytime I go in to see her, it is the highlight of my week (pun intended)! I always receive so many compliments and it's all thanks to Cate! I wouldn't trust anyone else to do my hair. read more

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I don't know what I would do without Cate! I love this girl! I have been seeing Cate for about 4 years now and I wouldn't trust anyone else to touch my hair! I found her by doing exactly what you're probably doing right now, scrolling through Yelp and Instagram for a new hair stylist... Well you found your girl! I feel so lucky to have found this amazingly talented, fun soul. She takes her hair education seriously, even taking classes in Paris. You can tell it's one of her biggest passions and she's committed to giving each client the best hair experience possible. It really shows. Okay, enough of me talking. Go book that appointment before it's gone! (She's worth the wait!) read more

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Cate is absolutely amazing! I am beyond thrilled with my bright blond highlights and cut and feel so happy to have found such a talented stylist in San Diego. She takes the time to listen and understand what I want to achieve with my hair and delivers! She also has great suggestions for how to keep my hair healthy, which I greatly appreciate. Not only is she incredible at what she does, but she's also kind and very easy to chat with, which makes for a fun hair appointment. The salon is also a great space with a calm vibe. I highly recommend Cate! read more

I've been a client of Cate for about a year now. I had dark brown hair and had been box coloring for awhile and wanted an ombré with lighter browns to Blonde. She knows her stuff. The before and after pictures were quite astonishing.! I have taken really good care of my hair and I have had very little breakage. I continue to change it up with rests in between. Love my hair! Love Cate! read more

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Moving from the east coast to the west coast, I knew I needed a new hair dresser and I am so thankful I found Cate through my friend. I THOUGHT I had blonde highlights before going to see her and boy was I wrong. The before and after photos speak volumes but Cate is just so insanely talented, not only with blondes but also with brunettes (as you can see my natural hair is pretty dark). She does amazing work AND is such a pleasure to be around. My long thick hair can sometimes take hours, but I enjoy every minute that I'm sitting in the chair and catching up with Cate. She is so fun and will have you laughing and smiling the whole time. 10/10 recommend going to see her if you're in the San Diego area. Can't say enough good things!!!! read more

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Cate is the absolute best!! She's not only a magician with color, but she's one of the raddest chicks I've ever met, and she has your back the moment you sit in her chair. Cate's been doing my hair for close to four years, and has helped me get it from super damaged to totally healthy, all while letting it look beautiful throughout the process! She's not afraid to tell you "no" or "not right now" on things that may compromise your hair's health, and she'll get you looking as close to your vision as possible... without the damage. She's become an amazing friend and is one hard working boss babe! Go see her to have your hair and your mood brightened, she's the best!! read more

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Cate, what can I say to describe this woman. I met her nearly 7 years ago and I'm still her biggest fan. She transformed my hair from jet black (box dye)...please don't judge, to a beautiful icy blonde. She was realistic in the first few months of how light she would be able to get me and keep my hair healthy. She did my hair for my wedding and a few bridesmaids and rocked it. She also gave my daughter her first hair cut Sooo if you're looking for someone to transform your hair trust me and all these other 5 star reviews. Cate is an absolute gem and the real deal. Needless to say I return year after year to a truly amazing woman, talented artist and kind soul. read more

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Cate is THE BEST! I've been going to her for 4-5 years now. (Time flies when you're having fun.) I trust her completely to do whatever she wants with my hair. I literally just sit down and tell her to go for it. She'll be honest with you about what you should do, what products to use/avoid, etc. She never lets me down, and I always leave feeling amazing. She's actually never allowed to move out of San Diego because I'm not sure what I would do. On top of her excellent styling skills, she's also a great human. I genuinely enjoy every appointment. Go see her immediately!! read more

A TRUE QUEEN. I moved to San Diego from Denver two years ago and a sense of dread about what colorist to trust followed shortly behind me. I scoured the internet for weeks and *thankfully* found Cate. After appointment one I was hooked--not only did she walk me through a tricky color correction, but I felt lighter and happier after a long afternoon of sitting in her chair. Cate is an exceptional human and a very talented colorist. Book yourself an appointment, because her little dose of sunshine is well worth the wait! read more

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Can I just say Cate is a freaking magician?! I really like being blonde. My hair, however, does not want to be. I literally met Cate when I told her I was thinking of going back to brown because I was having too much trouble maintaining blonde in my hair. ALL THAT CHANGED when Cate did my hair. I'm now blonde-blonde. It doesn't turn weird colors. I even bumped it up to "blonde bombshell" territory with hand-tied extensions. Cate loves to have me loving my hair and always takes the time to do it right. Totally recommend her, thank you so much Cate! read more

I've been going to to Cate for years and I've never been happier with my hair, both cut and color! She's great at talking through what will and won't work on my hair and helping me figure out how to achieve the look I want. I'm always so happy when I leave and get TONS of compliments. Cate's also just an awesome person who's super fun to catch up with. The salon is beautiful, everyone is super nice and they'll get a glass of wine in your hand right away. I won't let anyone else touch my hair! read more

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Where is the 10-star option? Cate is the absolute best. Not only does she make miracles happen with hair color and make you feel like your most beautiful self... she is the most joyful human. She has always made me feel so comfortable and confident and I'm just happy to be in her chair/ presence. She is especially amazing at blondes/balayage and actually LISTENS when you tell her what you want.. but also gives you honest/expert advice that we all need sometimes. I am so grateful to have her as my hairstylist and would recommend her 100 times over! read more

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Not only is Cate amazing at hair, but she has a beautiful soul as well! She is the only person I'll allow to touch my locks. My hair looks incredible every time I leave her chair... she is a color master. read more

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I don't even know where to begin but Cate is THE BEST! When my hairdresser moved away from San Diego, I was so nervous to find someone that I could trust with my hair. I did so much research online and found Cate and oh my gosh, I'm so happy all of my research led me to her! I trust her to do anything to my hair and know it'll look amazing. She's always honest about what she thinks will look best on me, and she never disappoints. On top of that, Cate is an incredible human-being. Whenever I get my hair done, it's almost like going to therapy. She's so real, down to earth, and I always enjoy my conversations with her. She truly is one of a kind and I will forever recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you! xo PS. She also is so talented at doing updos. I hired her to do my wedding hair, and it was perfect, and stayed in ALL night. read more

Cate is hands down the very best!! I am naturally a dirty blond but I like to color my hair darker. I also spend a lot of time in the ocean. Before finding Cate, my hair was extremely damaged from constant color, sun, and saltwater exposure. Cate did her magic and my hair has never looked or felt better! She has an engaging and magnetic personality that makes each visit fun and relaxing. I always leave her salon feeling amazing! I highly recommend!! read more

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Absolutely love Cate! It's been 3 years since I did anything with my hair. Ive been waiting to find someone that would give me a natural look but add a little pop to my color. Cate gave me a great consultation, listened and executed exactly what I was envisioning. Love love love my hair Thanks Cate you are amazing read more

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I can not say enough great things about Cate. First of all she's an amazing stylist! She takes pride in her work. She's a perfectionist and when you want to achieve the perfect hair that's important! Aside from all of accolades I could give her regarding her work she could possibly be the coolest human being I know. Her energy is contagious. She exudes joy and is an absolute pleasure to be around. I used to dread having to go sit in the stylist chair for hours getting highlights and extensions and now I can honestly say I look forward to it! read more

Updating my review to say that if i could give more than 5 stars on Yelp, I would. Cate is truly a master of her trade and genuinely cares about the short and long term impacts of her work. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly knows what will work best for her clients. The way she cuts my hair to suit my lifestyle and the way I manage my hair is so on point!! I always walk away from her chair blown away by how fantastic i look and feel!! read more

Let me start by saying I've been going to cate for years now. Throughout this crazy covid experience she was in constant contact with me, updating me on what to expect in regards to when she will be available and the minute she was able, she was messaging me to get me in for an appointment. I was so grateful! Today I went to see her and side note- being around cate is an experience. She makes you feel comfortable, listened to, understood, entertained, and beautiful. Highly recommend!! - I had tagged her in a picture of what I wanted and she delivered TENFOLD. It's better than what I had originally wanted!! I love her and I'm a faithful customer but DAMN this girl is good and I have to take the time to gas her up. Recommend 11/10 read more

I have been going to Cate for about 6 years now, and would not let anyone else touch my hair! Blondes can be tricky, and who better to trust than a blonde/balayage specialist with an arsenal of skills under their belt. A random Yelp search led me to her and since then I have followed her from salon to salon. Over the years she has transformed my previously brittle hair to healthy blonde locks -- even once a fun ombre pink! She is a true artist, badass chick and magician with hair. Intuitive and real, she knows your unique personality, listens to what you want while providing honest feedback and tips to achieve your hair goals. Not only is Cate a master at her craft, she is a truly beautiful soul and I always look forward to my visits and our deep convos. It's like catching up with an old friend (while getting glammed up)! I always leave feeling lovely and lighter - with fresh hair and a happy heart. Thank you, Cate!! read more

I moved to San Diego about 7 years ago and spent the first year searching for the right hair person. Let me tell ya, that search was ROUGH. Finally, I found Cate and 6 years later she's still my girl! She knows how to lighten my jet black Asian hair to the prettiest blonde ever while also avoiding the dreaded brassy, orange tint. One thing I really love about her is how much of a perfectionist she is. She'll spend hours and hours on your hair if necessary to make sure it's absolutely perfect. I appreciate that so much since my hair takes quite a bit (like 5 hours sometimes) to do since it's pretty thick and very hell bent on staying dark. Also, on a completely personal note...she's the coolest chick ever and makes sitting in a chair for hours on end easy. read more

This wonderful woman is AMAZING. I've been getting my hair pampered by Cate for 6 years now. Since the first appointment we had she made me feel welcomed, important and obviously fabulous. She pays close attention to every detail of my hair every time I sit on her chair, while asking me if I like it or what would make me feel better. Her color work is amazing. I'm a natural brunette and I've been blonde for 6 years because of her! Crazy that I think about it now. If you're looking to go blonde with some amazing babylights, Cate is your girl. read more

Cate is absolutely amazing! I've been going to her for years. She is a true artist and is always learning from the best. I would trust her without hesitation to do whatever she wanted to my hair. I walk out loving the look every single time. Plus she's a super cool human and I would pay just to sit in her chair to catch up! Stop looking and book with her now! read more

i've been going to cate for over 4 years and i will never go to anyone else again. she is awesome when it comes to color. she talks to you before to see what you want and always surpasses expectations. i've never gotten so many compliments or been happier with my hair until i found her. not to mention she is a rad chick her vibe just adds to the great experience. if you're looking for a new hairstylist cate is for sure you're girl read more

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Cate Miller for the win! I'm obsessed with my new hand tied extensions. She does an amazing job!!! read more

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I wouldn't let anyone touch my hair when I first moved to San Diego until I looked up many reviews and found Cate!! Well I wasn't disappointed, and now 3 years later I would never go to anyone else! She has transformed my hair from regular brunette to balayage blonde. She really listens to what you want, and gives her professional/honest opinion on what will look best for you. She wants you to walk out loving your hair, and will make every effort to make sure that will happen (and trust me it will happen). You can tell she has a passion for what she does and it makes a difference in her work, she truly goes above and beyond my expectations every time! She is also super fun to talk to and just a cool & kind person. So schedule your appointment, you won't regret it! read more

I have never been the biggest fan of getting my hair done. I mean, of course, I love the end results and everything. But it has become something I look forward to thanks to Cate. She is a shining light, an incredible storyteller, and always good for a laugh. She does a wonderful job with my mane and I couldn't recommend her any higher. read more

I came to Cate after a bad highlight left my hair orangish. She worked with my budget and ultimate color goals and totally saved my hair! It took a couple appointments to fully get the warm out, which she was realistic about, and now I get tons of compliments on my color read more

Although I know Cate is the best blonde specialist in San Diego, I am brunette and she not only does an amazing job on my color but her cuts are my favorite!! I highly recommend!! Her personality is amazing and she will make you feel like you're family. I look forward to seeing her every time! read more

Cate is an absolutely fantastic hairdresser and a rockstar human being! I've tried many hairstylists in San Diego and I was never fully happy with my hair.. until now! I really like being blonde, but my hair never agreed. She is very attentive and took her time to walk me through the process. She is the best and I am so happy I found her! read more

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I'm extremely picky with my hair stylist and Cate is the only person I trust. She is truly the best hair stylist in San Diego and an amazing person. She will make your day and hair 10x better. Not only does she do amazing color, but also cares so much about the health of your hair! My hair has never been healthier or softer. She's the best!! read more

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