I came in to get my roots touched up and thankful that Danielle knew what was best for my hair! It was so hard to articulate what I was hoping to achieve but Danielle knew what would suit me best. The salon is clean, well-ventilated and the seats were spaced out thoughtfully (in case you worried about social distancing)! Masks are also available for you and your stylist to put on (if you want them to). read more

Very nice ! Took care off what I needed done to my hair and the price was affordable and clean atmosphere

The absolute best hair I've ever had just happened. If I'm being honest it's been happening. Danielle's golden touch has elevated my hair to places I never believed possible. This salon is luxurious, professional and staff is very well educated. They also have all the good hair products. read more

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I was recommended Trish Hernandez by 2 colleagues after seeing their hair color. There are now 4 of us which are her clients for life. Trish is in high demand for many reasons and has a loyal cadre of clients which are all word of mouth. That made me optimistic about trying her services. From the first time I came to her, it was obvious that she was meticulous and did not rush the appointment. The appointment was tailored to me, not just a quick cut and color. She improved the health of my hair over the last 1.5 years with her teaching and I also started using extensions (which I have always wanted to do), which I LOVE. My favorite part is that she has a great vision for creating stand-out unique color schemes, while also keeping it professional looking. No 2 hairstyles are the same. She takes her time with you, and Im the type of person who hates getting primped for long hours (hate even the time it takes for a mani-pedi but want the result), but I honestly do not mind it because Im happy which end result every time. read more

I just went to this amazing salon for the first time and I was so impressed! The salon is cute and quaint, very clean, and in a great area of Little Italy. Danielle is easy to talk with and she really knows hair. I look forward to my next visit to see her at Gloss! read more

Love coming to this adorable salon. My stylist, Alex, is so fun to talk to and does an amazing job with my hair. She is always attentive and dedicated to making it look perfect. So happy with my hair! She is always looking to make the right recommendations for your personal hair needs. The salon is also in an amazing location in Little Italy which is super convenient. read more

We came here last night as a group for a bachelorette party- The ladies did an excellent job with our hair! We have one blow out, up do, clip on extensions put in and styles and one styled. All we awesomely priced! Stephanie did mine and I can absolutely say she is awesome! She even got our names in a guest list at a club - Thank you Gloss Ladies for doing an awesome job!! read more

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Loved every second of this place I called and asked if they had any openings for a blowout-they were closing in an hour and I was 10 minutes away. Yes! Alex was the one who answered my call and did my blowout. She was a great conversationalist and made sure she knew exactly how I wanted my hair styled. She took her time with the scalp massage (thank you Jesus) and gave me exactly what I asked for. If I lived closer I would adopt her as my new stylist/bestie. Thank you for the great experience! Reasonable price. Cute location/decor. Excellent service. They have wine. Need I say more read more

I am seriously picky about my hair. After searching all over town for a pro, I finally found the best. GINA = Owner. I let her do whatever she wanted and I was not disappointed. I was getting married and needed a pro to help with my dry hair in desperate need of a hair style and color. She far exceeded my expectations. She was able to understand my concerns about color and damage and cut, colored, highlighted and then curled my hair to perfection!!! When I got to work everyone wanted her name and could not get over what a beautiful job she did. I cannot thank her enough. I will never go to anyone else. Thank you Gina. You are a treasure. read more

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Trish Hernandez has been doing my long curly hair for over a decade. She has meticulously applied the most beautiful Beyoncé-fabulous extensions and I look and feel like a total super goddess. If you want individual clamp in extensions Trish is your woman! No damage, all fabulous! read more

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I saw Tricia for several appointments. While she did okay with my hair (I'd rate her hair skills 3.75/5), the last two appointments I had with her, she had me double-booked with other clients which I did not appreciate. I was at one of the appointments for 5.5 hours for a highlight retouch, which is absolutely ridiculous. Another appointment for a blowout service was 3 hours. I was under the dryer for almost an hour while she worked on another client. While I completely understand wanting to maximize your income, it left me feeling completely undervalued as a customer and I won't be back. She also sells anti-aging products on the side, and I felt like our conversations got a little sales-pitchy a couple times (was not a fan of that either). read more

Danielle trimmed my upstairs and I loved her. I like to think as little as possible when I'm in the hot seat so when she asked "What are we doing today?" and I answered, "making me look good" I really appreciate the fact that it was about all the discussion we needed to have about it. She went to work and 20 minutes later I was transformed from Zach Galifianakis to Zach Morris. (If he had shorter hair and an iPhone) All of the stylists were really sweet and they even offered me an adult beverage. It's a little more than I usually let myself spend on these locks, but for a great cut quick, fast, and in a hurry it was worth the extra. read more

Alex colored, cut, and styled my hair to perfection. She always listens and efficiently gets the job done. The end product was so natural. It looked like my hair had been slightly sun kissed and conditioned. It was a very relaxing few hours. The salon is quite and laid back. I definitely recommend it! read more

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Tricia H. is an amazing hair stylist! Not only is she knowledgeable about hair health, but she can style both curly and straight hair of any texture. She is also comfortable with any length. I have curly textured medium-length hair. She has dyed, cut, flat-ironed, and given me a Keratin blow-out. She has also styled the hair of my teenage daughters. They love how healthy their hair feels after leaving her salon. Her prices are reasonable. I would recommend her services to anyone. -KTaylor read more

Gloss the Salon is actually rated a 3.5/5. I'm not quite a fan of Gloss YET and here's why. The good: 1.) I was able to get an appointment in on the LAST minute w/ Randi. 2.) I was offered water, ice tea or wine 3.) I was pleased with how the cut turned out for $50. Randi cut my thick, dense hair with scissors; no razors or texturing sheers involved with my cut! I find that many stylists like to use razors and texturing sheers with my hair as a "shortcut" so it was a great relief that Randi used scissors on my hair. 4.) Randi was a stylist in Vegas (not so much a good but more of a plus) but she happen to work at a salon I frequently came in for services (Vision Salon) 5.) Location is close to awesome places to eat 6.) They use and sell Keratase products :) The NOT so good: 1.) Location: Hope and pray before hand to whatever higher being you feel can get you a spot that isn't too far away or take you a long time to find something 2.) While the salon is very cute inside and they do a good job utilizing the space, it's a bit small (for my taste b/c it minimizes opportunities for an open floor plan). And I find the huge mirrors hanging with heavy chains kind of scary as I have anxiety that they'll fall off. 3.) This is the roughest blow out I've experienced. 4.) When I get my hair done in a higher end salon, the I expect my stylist to be balance their artistic vision with a client's wants. I didn't really feel there was that balance. I was hoping for more of an artistic vision. 5.) Although I do like my hair cut, I wish more weight was taken off (my bad for not communicating that more specifically), because with longer, thick hair, it's heavy! Overall, I had a pretty good experience. Minus, the not so good items, I can find myself becoming a regular here. read more

My hair is slightly complicated due to an "edgy" haircut that still hasn't quite grown out, combined with the fact that I have naturally fine blonde hair that is damaged from daily straightening and blow drying. With that said, my hair requires attention to detail and a skilled eye/hand. Gina is AMAZING, she not only listens to what I want but she understands what I want and does it perfectly. I trust her opinion and experience to make judgment calls but she is not one of those people that cuts off more than you asked for or gets carried away with their own vision. To top it off, the salon is GORGEOUS, she has done a lot of the renovations and improvements herself which really illustrates how creative she is and also how she is a perfectionist! :) They carry Kerastase Products which are amazing and all of the girls (Kimmy, Sue, Uyen) in the salon are sweet, laid back and contribute to the positive no drama atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Gloss Salon to anyone who has high expectations!! read more

MICHELLE FOR PRESIDENT! I complimented a friend who has gorgeous hair and she told me M is her secret weapon. I decided to give her a shot, and you're welcome, since I'm your guinea pig! I called her and she fit me in last-minute and was very sweet and accommodating in doing so. Then when I was there, she listened to what I wanted and gave me EXACTLY that. What else could I want? Michelle is super focused on hair health (read: she won't try to push color on you) and will put the time in to get it absolutely perfect. I found being in her chair totally relaxing and enjoyed watching a professional at work - I've never had layers that swing like this! She's very sweet, but stays focused on her work vs. chatting you up. Anyhow, total thumbs up. The salon is adorable and tucked away in Little Italy. Numerous washes later, my hair still looks awesome (if I may say so myself). Definitely going back! read more

Alex is the best!! Very knowledgeable and takes time to listen to what you want. She's amazing at cut and color, I have never had a bad hair experience with her. The salon is clean and all the stylists are very friendly. Love coming here, and always walk out feeling fabulous! read more

San Diego, your search is over.... The world's best hair stylist is right in Little Italy! I just had my hair cut and styled last night by GINA - the owner of GLOSS SALON and I am just thrilled. My hair is still gorgeous this morning because her blowout rocks! The cut is hands-down the best I've ever had. Gina took the time to ask about me; what I want my "look" to be before ever picking up the shears. She also went all through my hair to get a feel for its texture, etc. Next she asked me questions about my hair "issues" and what I struggle with each morning when stying it. AMAZING.... I don't think anyone's ever asked me that. She then proceeded to cut and style my hair into a look worthy of any red carpet anywhere (and I am picky, picky, picky). Gina is so sweet and the salon is just adorable! You'll be greeted warmly and offered something to drink. Nothing pretentious here - just a really sweet, relaxed vibe. Pandora playing in the background too. No parking issue this time but we all know Little Italy can be packed, so plan accordingly. P. S. I was a brand new client but Gina called me back personally to fit me in. That kind of service is so hard to find these days. I give GLOSS SALON and GINA 5 Stars!! Thank you Gina! I'll see you for my new color in two weeks! read more

I got my hair done today by Stephanie and boy what a ride! lol First off I came in with purple hair and I wanted it changed to teal. She told me that she could strip it out and get it there so we got started. Apparently the stripping process has 3 steps, we got through 1 and 2 and my hair had turned a really pretty bright blue. We figured we'd do the last step and then just add some green and be done. Well, after applying the last step it turned my hair back purple! While we were both amazed and annoyed, Stephanie just kept on going and we did it again. We stripped the color a second time, got the blue back (mostly) and then added the teal on top. It turned out amazing! For some reason my roots didn't want to take the color, but that's no fault of Stephanie, my hair is just weird; she offered to fix it for me at a later date (my choice I had places to be). My hair doesn't feel fried, and looks incredible. The products she used were gentle but got the job done. The atmosphere is friendly and accommodating, and even though it took nearly 7 hours to do my hair today I left feeling like I'd gained a friend not just a hair stylist. Stephanie truly enjoys what she does and it shows. I don't live here, I'm just visiting, but if I'm ever in San Diego I'll only be using her, and I'll make sure to recommend Gloss The Salon to all of my friends that end up here. :) Thanks guys!! read more

Just saw Danielle again the other day. We are in the process of fixing my damaged hair, brought on by a previous haircut/color job (not at Gloss!!!) as well as covering my multiplying grays. Thank you, Danielle! read more

Meghan is amazing. The salon itself is so cozy chic, and the vibe is just all around positive. They genuinely care about their customers, and go above and beyond to make them feel comfortable, welcome and happy with both their hair AND experience. Laid back and professional is a rare combo to come by. Once upon a time I was a platinum blonde. My poor, disgusting, and baby fine hair was beyond fried, destroyed by chemicals, heat, and extensions. Both with and without my wretched weave, my unfortunate mop resembled some what of a Joe-Dirt, Billy Ray Cyrus (think 'Achy Breaky Heart' circa early 90s) combo. Absolutely dreeeeadful. I stumbled upon Gloss by chance, after visiting a very quiet, sterile salon above Influxx across the street. I walked in, asked Meghan about the tape in extensions, and the rest was history. She literally SAVED my hair. Plus, it looked fantastic, and the extensions look like my REAL hair. Before, I'd always have folks coming up to me to either fix my hair (my wefts were always showing), or politely whisper that they could see my weave. How tacky. Now I have folks coming up and asking how I keep my hair so long and healthy. I sometimes turn around, like, "You're talking to ME?" Fabulous. I can't thank her enough, she completely transformed my hair. The prices are super reasonable, and, best of all, I no longer have a ghastly mullet! Plus, she throws in free samples of pretty awesome deep conditioners that last me for weeks. I'll never be a bimbo again thanks to Miss Meghan. She's the best ever. read more

I called in for a last minute hair cut and they were able to accommodate me. How cool is that!? i originally wanted to make an appointment with Sue but there is like a 3 hour wait so I said yeah I 'll take whoever is available. And luckily Kimberly was there and was able to take me. She was able to maintain the length of my hair which is great and she would ask you exactly what you want with your hair and she'll work on it. She's very friendly and sweet She even offer me her cellphone charger when she knew that my cellphone is dying too bad she have iphone and i have android.. but I think ill be swinging to that place again :) read more

Gina has been cutting my hair for almost a year now. It is exactly what I want every time. She really takes the time to listen to what you need. All I can say is I love my hair! It's perfection! read more

First, I want to start by saying that I have done A LOT of crazy things to my hair. I also have had my hair poorly cut and in bad condition for what feels like YEARS now. I dyed my hair brown (I'm a blonde) and wanted to go back to my natural color. After having my hair fried in the past I was scared to let a new stylist touch my hair. That was a year ago when I was lucky enough to meet STEPHANIE for the first time. Stephanie told me it would take awhile to get my hair back in good condition and blonde. Not only did she help me get my color back again, she gave me the best cut and color that I have ever had. My hair is healthier than it has ever been and looks PHENOMENAL. I get compliments on my hair all the time. After going to Stephanie for a year I decided to try something that I have ALWAYS wanted since I have short, fine hair. HAIR EXTENSIONS. We had been talking about putting them in for a few months but I was hesitant because I'd always heard hair extensions can damage your hair. NOT TRUE. Stephanie put the tape in(adhesive) extensions in my hair and they look FANTASTIC! I cannot even tell that I am wearing them! People come up to me all the time asking where I get my hair done and complementing me on how long and healthy it is! When I share my extension secret with them, they are amazed at the quality of extensions I have! Thanks to STEPHANIE I feel sexy, pretty and can actually style my hair (curls are my favorite). I thought she was an amazing colorist however I have recently found out that she does a phenomenal job at EXTENSIONS, CUT and COLOR! WOW! Other than my God-send of a stylist, the rest of the staff is so friendly and personable! The salon is adorable and I feel right at home every time I get my hair done. They always make sure that you are comfortable and get what you want :-) I will never go anywhere else to get my hair done and again would HIGHLY recommend Stephanie., Get the hair extensions! They will CHANGE YOUR LIFE read more

Stephanie rocks! This place has great energy, and everyone there has a great attitude. I asked Stephanie for the 2014 Men's Top Cut- she performed perfection. Great attention to detail, took her time, gave me great tips on products. I didn't want to leave the "experience" I got....Gina the owner was there, when she talks, take notes people... She found the secret to youth...and was kind enough to share her secret... A+++++ read more

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I have been in the beauty business 30 years. I am manicurist and have owned a large full service salon the point Loma area. I came to see Gina today for corrective color, I was a hot mess! She really took her time in analyzing what would bring my hair back to a proper color with the least amount of damage. I cannot say how happy I am! Most Colorist want to rush through the process because Time is money. Gina took her time to get it right! She is a fun conversationalist and still respects magazine time I will definitely be a long-term client. read more

MICHELLE is the BEST! I moved downtown last November and have tried a couple of hairdressers but wasn't impressed until I had my hair cut and accent highlights done by Michelle Impelluso. I honestly don't think I've ever had my haircut so wonderfully. She definitely takes the time to analyze your hair type, facial features, etc. I have finally found my hairdresser in Little Italy! read more

After 3 years of living in San Diego and struggling to find the right salon, I decided to give this place a shot. The very first time I made an appointment I asked for someone who knew how to work with thick hair. They set me up with Danielle. I couldn't have been happier! I've gone back to her every time and have always been satisfied with the results. She's very friendly and experienced. It's nice when you can sit down and ask to have your hair thinned out without being asked if you want layers OR having your hair viciously hacked out with a razor. The overall ambience is really chic but relaxing. Chandeliers, check. Buddha statues, check. Lol. Even though it's a great area, parking isn't always the best. Just don't go on Saturdays, lol. Also, they carry Kerastase which if you've never tried I highly recommend especially if you have problem hair. read more

Love, love, LOVE Kimmi D!!! She is an AMAZING stylist -She is a gifted colorist and knows what cut is best for me. I won't let anyone else color or cut my hair because she has spoiled me. She is a true artist. She listens to what you want and adds perfect suggestions. I also had my lashes done by her (tinted and lengthened ) AND I JUST LOVE THEM. She has a caring and professional manner. Oh and her blow outs are nothing less than perfection. I love Gloss too. The shop is adorable and welcoming I highly recommend Kimmi & Gloss the Salon. read more

Megan did a fabulous job on my cut and color! Bring change for the parking meters...Farmers Market just down the street is great but makes parking even more sparse. read more

When my amazing hair stylist, Alex, told me she was moving salons, I was thrilled to see it was even closer to where I live, in little Italy! This salon is such a cute little spot, and Alex is so talented with both cuts and coloring. She has transformed my hair and it's always such a pleasure catching up with her! They also use high quality products and take great care of your hair. I highly recommend Alex and this salon! read more

Lyndsey is pure magic! I decided to mix things up and get my hair dyed for the first time ever. To say that I was nervous is a serious understatement. She is the only one I let cut by hair because she always listens to exactly what I want and never cuts more that I am comfortable with so I figured for my first dye job she was the stylist for me. Although I lack knowledge of hair styling terms she walked me through the entire process. After leaving the salon I realized that the color I had selected for one section of my hair was perhaps a little too ambitious. Lyndsey came in early the very next morning to tone down my color selection and didn't stop until I was completely satisfied with my color. I could not be any more satisfied with the cut and color of my hair! Lyndsey has a customer for life with me (and all of my family members too)! read more

I have not had my hair cut in years. I normally just do t myself, but I decided to make a huge change and cut off about 9 inches and I wasn't about to do that myself. So I looked around on yelp and found this place. I called and made an appointment with Kimmie who got me in very quick which was awesome. She was amazing. She was good about cutting less than I said because I told her I was scared and eventually we got there and it looks amazing. I've gotten a million compliments on it. Use Kimmie. She is brilliant and nice and super easy going. Also her dog is adorable. Parking was a bit difficult. Bring money. read more

Love Gloss and most of all Gina. I have driven from Orange County for the last three years to have Gina cut and color my hair once a month. Her expertise in color and cut are phenomenal. I must say that I love all of the stylists in the salon - their camaraderie and professionalism is so refreshing. So worth every hour spent in my car. read more

Keely is simply the best. Not only does she make each and every visit comfortable and relaxing, she's great at what she does. I have brown hair with highlights and have had a really hard time in the past trying to find someone that can can do highlights without going too blonde. Usually the stylist ends up going too blonde and has to put a toner on it making the color, as Keely called it "muddy". Keely nails it every time. Whether I'm going a little lighter for the summer or keeping it a little darker for the winter she gets it perfect every time. Her haircuts are low maintenance so it doesn't take a lot if styling to do yourself and they last a really long time. To top it all off she's really fast at what she does. Keely has been my stylist for a few years now and no matter where she goes I'm going to follow. read more

There is no one in the hair business better then Gina. For thirty years she has "tamed my mane" and made me look fabulous. The salon is adorable , friendly and has great products.. I have turned on many friends to this salon and everyone has returned and has great hair. Thank you Gina for 25 years of amazing hair! read more

I've been going to Gina (owner/magician) at Gloss for 8 + years. The only word that comes even close to describing what she can do to a head of hair is SPECTACULAR; and to me, spectacular is an understatement. Gina has the Midas touch. In my opinion, her calling is hair. She intuitively knows what to, and how to, when it comes to hair. She listens, she understands, and she delivers. Gina is my hair sensei. read more

I recently moved into the Little Italy neighborhood and wanted to find a new hair stylist within walking distance. After checking on Yelp, I decided to give Gloss the Salon a try and asked specifically for Kimmi based on the reviews I read here. The salon was clean, cool (it was very hot outside), and the decor is a mixture of rustic, zen, and modern with a dash of bling. I was greeted immediately and felt comfortable. I was offered a beverage, which included wine in the selections. I have many hair issues, and Kimmi listened carefully to everything I shared with her so that she would know exactly what I was looking for and what to avoid. She was totally attentive and took it all in - not once did I feel like she was distracted or disengaged. She was absolutely sweet and pleasant the entire time and gave me an awesome shampoo, cut, color, and style. But to me, the true test of a salon experience is the next day when you style your hair again yourself...and I am very happy to say that I love my haircut and my new stylist Kimmi! read more

Love this place! Alex is really talented and listens to what you ask for. I went in once for a blow-out, and she was able to fit me in on short notice, and went above and beyond in helping me get a hair style I was happy with! I recently went in for a color and trim, and Alex delivered again! She has a good eye for color, and is great at shaping thick, unmanageable hair. The location is easy to get to, safe, and well kept. Great salon! read more