I now ONLY trust Alex at Studio Ling to cut my hair, especially my bangs! No other stylist has ever…read moremanaged to get the bangs right according to what I want, but Alex looks at my reference photo and gets it right. I admit that today's bangs have one slightly longer piece but we were talking a fair amount!! The first time I came here, I was confused by the parking, but from what I understand, the lot is ok if you park in the brown-marked spaces? Correct me if I'm wrong. There's also street parking. Salon is on the second floor - exit the elevator and turn right to go around the corner and it's at the next corner. Small space but they truly make it work!!

Got my makeup done for a wedding I was the bridesmaid in. Experience was hectic and makeup did not…read moreend up looking good in pictures. Foundation was too light and eye makeup was too heavy and poorly blended. Really disappointed and wouldn't use this place for my own wedding.

Updated with new photos from today's cut, color and blow out. Another absolutely beautiful job by…read moreCharbel Tamo!

I want to start by acknowledging Lindsey, who was very pleasant and helpful in finding a stylist…read morewho could accommodate my appointment. The salon itself is beautiful and upscale. Unfortunately, my experience with Cheli was extremely disappointing, which is the reason for my one-star review. I was visiting San Diego for a wedding and booked an appointment for a trim and a simple, boho-inspired hairstyle with a couple of loose braids and soft, tousled waves. I sent Cheli reference photos beforehand and made sure to explain that my hair was thinner than the models' hair in the pictures. He assured me he could achieve the look. Unfortunately, the finished hairstyle looked nothing like what I requested. Rather than soft, effortless waves and loose braids, I ended up with a dated, messy style that looked more like second-day hair. The braids were poorly executed, and the excessive hairspray left my hair feeling stiff and powdery. As disappointing as the hairstyle was, the haircut was far worse. Cheli went directly from cutting to styling without showing me the finished cut. It wasn't until I washed my hair the following morning that I discovered just how grossly uneven it was. I also experienced what appeared to be heat damage, as my hair smelled burned for several days, even after washing it. During the appointment, Cheli was friendly, and we had a pleasant conversation, especially after he learned I spoke Spanish. He shared stories about his professional experience, which made the disappointing results even more surprising. I realized before leaving that the hairstyle wasn't what I had envisioned, but I was running out of time before the wedding. I didn't get a proper look at it until I was outside the salon, and I take responsibility for not examining it more closely before leaving. However, I had no opportunity to evaluate the haircut itself before it was styled. The service was expensive, and I gave him a generous tip before realizing the extent of the problems. I later contacted Cheli directly to express my dissatisfaction and received absolutely no response. At the very least, I would have appreciated an acknowledgment or apology. I understand that not every hairstyle turns out exactly as envisioned, but this went well beyond a difference in expectations. Between the poorly executed styling, uneven haircut, apparent heat damage, and complete lack of follow-up, this was an extremely disappointing experience. I appreciated Lindsey's kindness and the salon's lovely atmosphere, but unfortunately, neither makes up for the quality of service I received.

Love this cute, neighborhood place. I've had several haircuts with Tori and she is terrific. I've…read morenever had difficulty getting ann appt. She is always on time, always listens to what I'm thinking regarding my hair and offering suggestions. Ready to adjust as necessary and interested in anything I'm doing or wanting to talk about despite being young enough to be my grand daughter! She is just lovely and I almost wish my hair grew faster so I'd have a reason to go more often. A huge improvement over my prior salon in the neighborhood where 3 different stylists blew me off when I had appts!! Tori is such a reliable professional. I only wish I'd found her sooner.

Emily D did such an amazing job on my highlights! She's seriously the sweetest and so easy to talk…read moreto. She pays so much attention to detail and is definitely a perfectionist when it comes to hair, so you know it's going to turn out amazing every time. I'm obsessed with how my hair turned out!

Just got my hair done at Knstruct for the first time. Wow! I had an amazing experience! First of…read moreall, the salon itself is so cute! I love the decor. Second of all, Heather and Sara are so kind and welcoming. They offered me water and wine and always asked if I needed anything and if I was comfortable. Heather did a balayage on me and it turned out so beautifully that I'm still speechless! I still can't believe how amazing it turned out. Sara gave me a nice head massage when she washed my hair and I started falling asleep because her hair wash was so relaxing! I'm so happy to have found this salon as I recently moved from LA and needed to find a new hair stylist. My service was everything I could've asked for!

Great vibe. Love everything about it. Heather is amazing and as always Robby took care of business…read more Thank you

I booked Jessica before I even had a dress and it was one of the smartest moves I made when…read moreplanning my wedding. Not only is her talent level off the charts, but she is such a great person to work with! I did 3 trials with Jessica (which is pretty unheard of) and sent her handfuls of texts while determining what the final look would be. She was so patient with me as my idea of what I wanted evolved in to the final product. Jessica helped me dial in the exact style I was going for, the exact color I wanted, and even helped me find the extensions I needed for added volume on my big day. Each girl felt heard and understood when working with Jessica. She was able to take inspiration photos and turn them in to reality - actually making them even better than the inspo photos! Not only did she make me and all my bridesmaids feel so sexy and confident, but she was also such a pleasure to have in the bridal suite. Jessica is such a positive person and definitely added to the fun atmosphere on that day. I had complete faith in Jessica's abilities but I was also a very specific bride with a very specific vision. She never made me feel uncomfortable offering feedback or direction. It was such a great collaboration to get the final result. No one could have made us look better than Jessica!! I am forever faithful to her now for all things hair related, I could not be in better hands. Thank you Jessica!!

So what else can I say about Jessica's vision, abilities, style and personality besides absolute…read moreperfection... I was stuck with the very unlucky scenario of having to replan my wedding 7 weeks in advance due to some unfortunate events. I had time for literally nothing. I was so scraped for time, I ended up having to cancel my hair and makeup trial with Jessica and let me tell you, she didn't have me worried for one second. She still took the time to look at my inspiration photos, completed a mini "mock" trial after my color the week before and gave a few additional ideas and insight leading up to the day of. Perfect recipe for the magic that subsequently occurred. Fast forward to my wedding day: Jess arrived early, was set up and prepared for my bridesmaids and mother's hair and makeup and delivered on EVERY.SINGLE.PERSON. Let me tell you, she is the sweetest soul, is understanding to your needs/wants/desires, takes the time to truly envision what your ideal look is and really makes you feel comfortable and at ease during the entire process. She was the perfect complementary fit for a room full of girls and added to the exact vibe I wanted. I wouldn't have changed a single thing about my hair or makeup and that was a statement claimed from everyone in my wedding party. Jess, you are perfect, thank you for detailing my day. I am thrilled to have found you and wouldn't have wanted anyone else!

LIW is a one woman show owned by Bekah Salazar. A very intelligent and beautiful young women who…read morehas such a talent for not only hair, cosmetics but also decor. What catches most of our attention right off the bat is the lovely vintage decor that is LIW. Pink pastel and white striped walls, a vintage vanity you sit in front of and admire as you are pampered along with plenty of other trinkets and quaint furniture. Bekah makes your visit with her personal by great conversation, a warm smile and hospitality. She offers tea, coffee and water along with little cookies in a tea cup and saucer. You truly feel like a lady when you are here. She listens to you. In my experience, many women I see for my hair listen but don't listen at the same time ya feel me? She cares and it shows in the effort she puts into her business and when you speak to her. I visit for hair cuts and to get color done and have always left feeling radiant and beautiful. I am a hard girl to please because I am so protective with my hair and have left so many salons in tears because I didn't receive what I wanted. Those days are over. As I've gotten older I've learned that "good work ain't cheap and cheap work ain't good." I apply that rule of thumb when it comes to hair and tattoo services. I break $100 + when I come here and get a cut and color done ( I have a a lot of hair) but regardless you get what you pay for and I will bust my tail and save my pennies to come here. My first visit Bekah was even kind enough to let me get my hair done with her even though my job was late depositing my money to my account and I was broke. I got there assuming my money would be there like it is every Wednesday and my Account had $5 dollars in it when I checked. Embarrassed, before she even sat me down I told her I had to leave and we had to reschedule Because I didn't get paid on time. She said it was fine and I could pay her the next day. I couldn't believe it. My money came in the next day and she charged it. That was the nicest thing ever. I will continue to do my business here with LIW and suggest you ladies looking for a new place to give Bekah a call and set up a Appointment you won't be sorry.

I love this little shop, just opened for about a week now. I know the owner for a couple years, and…read moreis an amazing hair girl! Took my mom here for a make over color and cut, my mom left feeling better than ever. Bekah is the cutest and sweetest person i know. takes her time ask you what you want and recommends what she thinks. treats you like a queen. Tea, coffee, wine, treats, strawberries, etc. I recommend her!

I scheduled an appointment with Taylor, not only is she the sweetest person ever, but she is also…read moreincredibly talented in her abilities. I came in with very ratty, stringy hair that needed a huge makeover. Taylor took her time and really used her creativity to give me the best cut and color I've ever received. I couldn't be happier and it was a huge confidence boost I needed. 10 out of 10 highly recommend if you are looking to revitalize your look! She truly cares about her clients satisfaction and it means so much.

I rarely write reviews but Cortney is AMAZING I was in…read moresearch of a hair extensions specialist to get extentions done for my wedding and I found her on Instagram @cortney.hairartist. Just by her work alone you can see she's amazing but what really stood out to me was her clear confidence in what she does and after reaching out to her she was extremely transparent and informative. I've gone to many different salons and artists who have all been great but none have expressed how much they want to ensure I got exactly what I wanted the way Cortney did. I've never had extentions before but she was very informative and also made sure I knew she's always available for any questions about them. So grateful to have found her!!

My good friend and favorite hair stylist for 2 years now always does a wonderful job. I brought my…read moremom to get a haircut with her and wow she did amazing! I wish I had taken a before and after, but all I got was an after.

Nicole did an amazing cut and color for me. My regular stylist was not available, so I took a…read morechance and I'm glad I did. Her salon is so cute and the location is right near Balboa Park. Thank you for my beautiful hair Nicole!