I was told about this place through a friend although I keep my head shaved i like to make dure the sun isnt doing damage. Final Cut has been here for years cut, color, and a great staff. the thing i like the most is that they use top-shelf products. there is plenty of parking in the back from the back they are on the first level at the end of the hall closest to Balboa, studio 101. read more

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Leo, she's always amazing, she gets the job done & right everytime. Today we went to cut my daugters hair. My daughter loved it! read more

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What do you do when you are about to get married and need to get your hair highlighted and don't have a regular salon you go to? Hit up Yelp, of course! I called up a couple places with good reviews on Yelp, and talked to JoNelle. Apparently, I was very nervous on the phone (but who wouldn't be when we are talking about my wedding hair with a stranger!), but made an appointment with her one week and a half out from my wedding. I have had some really horrible hightlights done to my hair before, so I was scared to highlight my hair so close to my wedding in case I had to fix it, but I didn't need to worry. JoNelle did an amazing job with my hair. She was patient with me, she listened to what I wanted, and always made sure we were on the same page before she did anything to my hair. She also gave me advice on my hair, like to not use shampoos with sulfates. :) My hair looks SO beautiful, I am in love with it!!! It looks natural and classy! Thank you so much JoNelle, I would love to come back in the future! read more

For about the past year I've been using Leo and she is awesome! She is great at color and cuts like Francie, and always listens to what I want and delivers. She's always on time, easy to book with, and makes the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend Leo if you're looking for a new hairdresser. read more

went here for a haircut for the first time in over a year and i love it!!! i donated my hair to wigs for kids and leonor really took care of me. can't recommend this place enough! read more

David is a phenomenal stylist or as I like to call him THE HAIR GURU. After a botched hair appointment, my girlfriend was left with a terrible hair straintening job, and what was going to be a ruined day. In addition, we had only an hour or so to make it to a big event. Using my yelp senses, I discovered David...and the rest was history. He fixed her hair, and improved it ten fold! And gave quality advice on what to do with her hair. He was friendly, personable, professional, and a gentlemen. His shop is extremely clean, and stocked with supplies, as well as goodies for you to snack on while you wait, even a charging station for your phone! Thank you again David for fixing what was a horrible hair job to becoming "queen of the prom" material ! read more

This salon is one of the most comfortable and casual places you can go to get your hair did, get a facial or... a MASSAGE!!!!! :) Having said that, the ladies who are hard at work there at Final Cut are absolutely in the know and tops in their particular fields of expertise. Francie Sorem is the owner, an amazingly upbeat and wonderful person and is second to none when it comes to hair styles, trends and products! Jo Nelle gives the greatest facials so go see her for a bit of rejuvenation and to feel so fresh and so clean, clean! :) We took our Granny Jean in there last year to get her hair done by Francie and she was so happy with her 'do and with the general positive atmosphere of the salon. We watched football on the t.v. and just enjoyed a wonderful Sunday morning. :) Go treat yourself to a bit of pampering, cause you're worth it! :) read more

I have even more wonderful things to say about this salon. My roots were not up and bleaching themselves and I realized that I made a mistake by skipping a trim at my last visit...my hair was wild and wooly and could not wait one more week for some attention. I was not able to book with Francie, but Leonor was available. I took a chance. Totally worth it! Leonor did an amazing job with my color and highlights. I asked her to simply follow Francie's cut and she did exactly that. She is not only talented, but also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. She is down to earth, dedicated to her craft, and the icing on the cake is that Leonor also has Francie's unique brand of humor! Grateful. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Final Cut and Francie! I started going to Francie after my last stylist's habitual flakiness and refusal to return phone calls pushed me over the edge. Francie is 100% artist! She is so skilled and knowledgeable, but more importantly she listens! She gives great advice and never makes me feel silly for describing what I want in my non-stylist terms. I'm always getting compliments on my hair and I can say with no exaggeration that my hair is healthier now than it has ever been before. Plus, she knows exactly how to cut my ridiculously thick hair so I don't look like a puffy haired frizz queen. The salon is definitely a diamond in the rough. You would never think there was such a stylish, modern, and tranquil space in that blah of a building. read more

Francie Sorem is the owner of this small boutique salon. Not your average uppity, overly priced hair salon. This place is off the beaten path but if you're looking for someone good, this is the place to go. I've been coming to Francie for about 4 years now and love Love LOVE her. She works magic and is on top of trends, techniques and anything and everything that has to do with hair. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for someone good. Francie rocks! read more

I recently had my haircut with David here for the 1st time & my experience was nothing more than truly enjoyable! David really knows his history in hair design & all the mathematical geometry that goes into perfecting a haircut & style! Not only that, the conversations with him were intriguing. I definitely recommend this place & David! I will be back! read more

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I absolutely love the ambiance of this salon! It's so unassuming and you wouldn't ever guess that a modern & trendy hair salon was located in this building. I needed an up-do hairstyle for my wedding ceremony and Yelp helped me find this gem. I called only 3 days before the ceremony to see if they can squeeze me in and a lovely gal named Amy was able to come to my rescue. Saturdays are only by appointment so I met her at 9:30am and she got started on the longest hair she's worked with, so far, haha... She was very helpful and made sure that she was doing it the way that I wanted by asking me questions along the way. I really appreciated that a lot. I knew I was in great hands. She is so easy to get along with and so personable. I was very pleased with how my hair turned out and received a lot of compliments on it, too. Francie, the owner, was also so friendly and helpful. I can't believe she's been in the industry for over 40 years! She looks fabulous, I would've never known. They have such a variety of beverages to offer to their clients and the newly acquired suite to extend their business is so nicely done. Every detail in its decoration was thought of...for the ambiance alone, I give it a 10. Amy & Francie reflect its cool vibe completely. When I'm in San Diego again, I'll need to come and get a haircut from them. Although I only did an up-do, I really feel that I'd be in good hands for a haircut. I'll have to post pics once I've uploaded them. read more

As a newbie to San Diego, I decided to give Final Cut Hair Studio a try solely based on the reviews that I read on Yelp. The reviews are spot on and I left the salon thinking I've found "my" salon! Francie, Kathleen, and Jo Nelle could not have been sweeter to me. They were very helpful and put my mind at ease as I transitioned to a new salon. Kathleen, in particular, completely understood as I explained the look I was going for and I am confident that she won't steer me wrong. The fact that they accept credit cards for the payment of services as well as tips is very convenient. I will definitely return! read more

My fellow Yelpers definitely didn't not disappointment me! Not only was I able to get a 7:30 appointment on a Friday night with Kathleen, but she gave me a haircut & color that I love! I was really nervous going in, like a first-date kind of feeling, but Kathleen made the whole thing really comfortable. She didn't rush and took her time to make sure the color and cut was just right, which shows much she cares about her work; we even made plan about my next coloring adventure. I've been getting compliments all day! I definitely found my new hair dresser! read more

I went here to chop off 6+ inches. Bottom half of my hair was fried and dead. I was nervous because I'd never gone so short before (just above shoulder). I had to stop and redirect the lady cutting my hair, because she started giving me an A-line which I did not like or want. I'd asked for layers but didn't ask for an A-line... but I didn't specifically say no to it beforehand either. She fixed that and also trimmed my bangs. Overall she did a very good job. Hair was even, neat, and light. She seemed to know what she was doing- she was commenting on how I have more hair on the back of my head than on top, something about volume, my face is nice and oval, working around such factors, etc etc. Felt pretty good to have someone who actually looks at such things and takes them into account when styling your hair. It's actually been a few months since I went, and I like it even more now that it's grown out a bit. That's another thing. I personally think a sign of a good hair cut is if it looks even and good after it's grown out a lot. paid $50+ including tip. read more

I've been going to Francie since early 2012 and I have to say that I love the way she does my hair. I used to go to Robert Cromeans Salon downtown, but I grew tired of spending over $250 every three months just to keep my hair looking decent. I found Francie's salon through yelp and even though I've moved three times since I started going there, I haven't ever thought about finding a new place. For my first experience at Final Cut, I went in with medium brown hair and told Francie that I wanted to go back to blonde (I basically alternate between the two every few years). I was expecting her to tell me that it would be a long process because blah blah that's what hair dressers always tell me when I try to make a drastic change, but she said, "no problem." I walked out of there a blonde. No joke. And the next time I went in, she got me even blonder. It was great. She is always willing to work with you on your vision and is very good at explaining why she does certain things with your hair. The salon is also super cute, even though it is in a strange location. read more

This is a wonderful little place! All of the women are really friendly and eager to offer you water and snacks while you wait. My appointments have always started true to scheduled time. I've only had my hair trimmed as far as cuts go, but I also had Amy curl and style my hair and airbrush my foundation on for my senior pictures, and everything looked great. I plan on a major cut soon, about 7 inches, and I will definitely go to Amy. I trust her to do a good job, and it is easy to communicate with her exactly what you want done. It's obvious that each of the women here know their clients and really care about doing a good job. read more

I am a huge Final Cut fan!! My mom and my daughter go to Final Cut too, so that makes three generations of fans. Francie Sorem is the consummate professional. She is tops in her industry, is a very smart and savvy business woman, and is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She has done an admirable job mentoring those coming along behind her. One of her first beneficiaries is Adrianna who has blossomed into her own successful business at Final Cut. (she does skin care as well as hair) I discovered Francie more than 10 years ago from one of my friends who always had perfectly gorgeous hair. Now I have "Francie" hair! She is an expert in color and texture - she has travelled all over the country and the world teaching and demonstrating texture techniques. Her salon is a wonderful, fun, private space. With the newly added Tranquility Lounge, she now offers extra skin care and massage options. BTW - Adrianna's facials are my very favorite. Call ahead to make an appointment. Francie travels a lot but she and her team do a good job accommodating schedule requests. read more

Jo Nelle is hands down the best hair stylist ever! If anyone ever wanted the experiences of walking into a hair salon and being treated like a princess this is the place to go! I was having a bad day and needed a new do, walk into this salon and showed Jo Nelle a picture. She handed me a beer and before I knew it, I looked just like I wanted and felt 100% better. She made my hair easy to manage and exactly how I imagined it. Prices are great. I highly recommend this salon and especially Jo Nelle to everyone! She is also my hair stylist for my up coming wedding and I am so excited to have such a wonderful hairstylist on my side to look picture perfect. read more

A friend had just told me about being referred to this salon and then I overheard 2 women talking about this same salon, so I knew I just had to call and set up an appointment. Met Francie this AM and am soooo very pleased with my cut. She was so thorough about the whys and how she was going to cut my hair, the best way to cut it, etc. I am so very pleased with her, her style and the salon being just 1 mile from my house!! I will be calling her again in a couple of weeks for my color!! Thank you Francie!! Going to spread the good news to my family and friends. read more

The feathers are adorable & I'm always getting compliments for them. I've gotten 'hair bling' (tinsel) at other salons which are just as pretty & capture just as many compliments, but they only last a few days- a week at most. My feathers stayed for at least two weeks! I tried them because of a group deal, glad I found them =) http://www.dealsgoround.com/deals/feather-hair-extensions-final-cut-hair-studio-tranquility-lounge/groupon/4137 read more

For several years I have been going to different hair salons and have not been able to find any hair stylist that I'm truly happy with...until now. I absolutely LOVE this place! At the advice of some friends, I looked on Yelp for a hair salon in my neighborhood and found this gem. As soon as I stepped through the front door FRANCIE made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Everyone was very friendly in the salon... I felt like I was at home. And this is before I even got anything done to my hair. Before FRANCIE started on my hair color, she took the time to talk to me about what I wanted done to my hair and she also listened to my concerns. Then to make sure she understood what I was wanting, she showed me some pictures that she felt was what I was wanting and she was right on! And when she was finished with my hair color and awesome haircut, I couldn't wait to go home and show it to my fiance! Just a few weeks ago I called FRANCIE to have my hair colored and cut again before my wedding and unfortunately she was going to be out of town. But she recommended AMY do my hair in her absence and AMY did a wonderful job!! And knowing that I wanted my hair colored and cut for my wedding, she took extra time to look over all of my hair very carefully and thoroughly after it was dried to make sure I was 100% satisfied with it. I couldn't have been happier. AMY is AWESOME!!! FRANCIE and AMY definitely have a passion for what they do and it shows from the minute you walk in the studio. I recommend this studio to everyone! read more

I love Kathleen - been seeing her for about a year now. It's great to have found someone in San Diego who really knows how to cut hair! She takes her time and actually does a dry cut after she dries it. It's a hole in the wall place in an old office building, but once inside, I feel relaxed and comfortable. read more

Just had my hair colored and trimmed by Leonore. She does a fabulous job having worked with Francie Sorem all these years. She is so thoughtful and careful to hear want you want and create the right amount of color and contrast. Thanks for making time for both me and my sister this week. This is such a special salon. If you haven't gone, you have a treat waiting for you. read more

I've been here a few times to get a relaxing treatment done for my curly/frizzy hair and I'm always amazed at how great it turns out! Leonor always takes the time to make sure everything is perfect, and I am so grateful to have found someone who can help me with my hair. The salon itself is nice and quiet and cozy, and they're doing a great job with keeping everything clean and safe. Thank you Leonor!! read more

JoNelle and Francie are my two-new favorite gals! Actually, everyone at this lovely gem is such a sweetheart, but JoNelle is my first girl crush ever! I told her that, too, and made her blush. ;) Lol JoNelle made my Mom look at least 20-years younger and treated my Mom with the utmost respect and admiration. These qualities alone are hard to find these days, let alone a person who actually cares about their work. JoNelle colored, cut and styled my Mom's hair (age-appropriately) and gave her an amazing facial...so awesome, in fact, that I returned the very next day for a facial myself! We all had an absolutely memorable time together - my Mom and I sipped on wine, had a few munchies and some coffee later...all while in the comfort of what felt like my own home. If you are craving honest, decent and thee best service you'll ever encounter...look no further. Final Cut is a hidden treasure and I'm absolutely thrilled to have been lucky enough to locate this fine establishment (thanks to Yelp). We'll be back, for certain! :) P.S. Francie: If you are reading this, I'm thinking about you and your family. Xoxo's... read more

I'm such a fan of Leonor that I have to write an updated review. So... I decided to go for a shorter haircut. Leonor cut it perfectly; I wore it for the 5 weeks that I typically put between color/cut. For my own style, I decided I didn't like it....my bad for bringing a picture and asking for it. So I generally described how I want it to look, and Leonor gave me a great modification that I love. I could keep growing it out or keep it at jaw length and be totally happier either way. Thanks, Leonor! read more

Best Brows in Town! Jonelle is a real artist. Since I gave over my brow shaping to Jonelle I have never looked better! Her prices are great for the budget and the facials are top notch. You truly feel as though you are a a resort spa in this environment! I Love, love love, her work! read more

Be sure to check out hair designer Dave Hall! He has been cutting my hair for many years and not only is it always a great cut, it lasts and lasts. He is really a master stylist. A week doesn't go by when someone doesn't ask me who does my hair. read more

I use to get my hair cut by an excellent stylist, Kathleen, until she moved. She highly recommended David Hall, the master "organic" stylist who was taking over her spot. It was with a little trepidation that I tried him out, given it's hard to find a stylist skilled and confident enough to cut curly/wavy hair. But I'm glad I went to David! He is an amazing, experienced, natural when it comes to hair. After 5 mins in the chair I could see he was indeed a master stylist on another level! The cut he gave me is flawless and my hair is practically purring! Thank you David, I'm your newest fan! read more

I found this place on yelp a couple days after I got my hair murdered by another salon in PB. I called, and was taken under Dave's wing the same day. I had never been here before, I was taken by how friendly everyone was & the salon itself was so cute & stylish! Dave basically explained to me my hairs condition & suggested to me what would be best for it, I went along with it & it turned out great! Unfortunately a lot of my hair had to be cut off because of the previous hair stylist, but it's healthy & feels amazing. Dave is a true professional & really knows what he's doing and he actually cares! Prices are very reasonable too! I would recommend this place to everyone & anyone ! Ask for Dave!!! read more

I went in to this salon to get a cut and I left with so much more! David fixed my unruly hair and gave me tips on how to keep it healthy!! 10/10 recommend to everyone! read more

Amy is my stylist. She has always done a fantastic job with my hair, cut and color. One day I decided to go red after being blonde my entire life and the results were so natural looking! I get compliments all the time about my color. She also did a great job with a fun curly hair style for my company's holiday party. read more

Just got back from a haircut at this studio. Since this is a bad review, I don't think I should mention the person who cut my hair. I usually go to a different studio, but the stylist I always have was booked, but I need a haircut so bad, I searched on Yelp and found this place. Since it has mostly good reviews, so why not give it a try. For your information, I am a guy, I was just there for the haircut. She asked me what I wanted, I said I still want to be able to tuck my hair behind my ears, length should be 1-2 inches below my ears. My hair was shoulder-length long, so it kinda was growing/splitting left and right, and I told her I don't want that, I want to cut it so my hair looks straight at the back but still have the medium long hair look. She said ok, then off we go shampooing. Shampoo was ok, massage was light compared to the place I usually go to. I see two issues during shampoo, she didn't ask me if the water temperature was ok, well it was ok, but she still should have asked. During shampoo, waster got into my eyes, she didn't try to clean that up, again, I can only experience this in a low-end hair salon. Then there is the cut, by looking at the "equipment" she had - a giant comb and a pair of scissors, I asked myself if I was at a barbershop. The one thing I don't get is that why couldn't she use a smaller comb? She keep knocking my head with this giant, and yes it hurts, and I would be surprised if my scalp was not bleeding. So in the end, I didn't get the haircut I asked for, the back was still wavy, not short enough to make it straight. She did ask me if it was okay and if there was anything to be fixed, I said no, because 1. it is not going to be any different 2. My original hair stylist should be able to fix it if there is no further damage. I had a thought that I am receiving such poor service is because I am a man, and it was only 25 bucks, so why take care of me when they can make more from female customers. You need to know this, if I was here to get a "cheap" haircut, I would have gone to a barbershop for 8 bucks. I usually pay 40-50 bucks for my haircut, so I am not here to save a buck. In the end, I guess I got something what I paid for, but let's just say what I had today wasn't even worth 25 bucks, I can get what I have today for 8 bucks at my local barbershop. In summary, I am not sure if this place is for guys, but certainly the person I had does not cut men's hair as she advertised on their website. Again, this is just one hairstylist in the salon....maybe other hairstylists are better. read more

I am a salon owner from Simi Valley,CA (p!ay hair lounge). After hearing about this amazing salon from friends, I dropped in on a weekend away to check out what they had going on. Wow! Expect the unexpected in the BEST of ways. I could tell that this space was designed 100% for the clients. I felt completely welcome from the second I stepped through the door. It is completely hidden under the alias of an office building, but don't let that fool you, it truly is because the talent that creates beautiful hair here doesn't need bright light hype...Word of mouth found me a few hundred miles away, so just imagine.... read more

I have to say I was disappointed with Francie. I felt very rushed, my hair has always taken at least 30-45 minutes to cut, I was in and out in 20 and my hair looks it! One side is longer than the other and my bangs were cut to an impossible to work with 2 inches!! She was involved with talking to a sales rep and her next customer who was waiting. parking is an issue also I drive a big pick up and there was no parking available for a large vehicle, ended up 2 blocks down the street in a bar to find a spot.I had called earlier and spoke with them about available parking for a large truck. I guess I expected more for a $70 haircut!! read more

AMAZING!!! I called this morning to see if I could get my hair colored. I was able to get an appointment at 2:30. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted, and was asked if I wanted anything to drink. Francie was just getting done with her client and kindly asked if I could take a seat. I didn't wait long at all (afterall, I was 15 minutes early) when it was my turn, Francie sat me down at her station and was excited that I gave her full control to do whatever she wanted to my hair.. She is VERY knowledgeable about hair, and made me feel very comfortable. I got my hair dyed, highlighted, and cut in a pretty short amount of time... My last experience with a different salon took almost 5 hours to do all of that.. It only took about 2 hours with Francie. She also goes out of her way to show you tips, and educate you on your specific hair type and needs. I have already recommended her to all my friends in the area. I am definitely going to go back!!! read more

I specifically asked for NO tiger stripe highlights, and I got tiger stripe highlights. Nice salon (difficult to find) but was not impressed with quality of work. I did not think it was worth the price. read more

This is the place to go. Francie and her girls are amazing artists. They keep their knowledge and skills up to the latest trends. My hair never has looked this good :) This Studio is a one stop shop. Hair, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Peels and Massage. Just what a "Girl Needs". A must try place...... read more

Francie and her staff are always top notch. Park in back. My wife goes here and she is super happy with her color. They are always willing to help out with products! I had a hard time finding the right shampoo for my hair, but they had just the right suggestion. read more