Kay is WONDERFUL! A couple of weeks ago, my mom and I were down in San Diego and my mom wanted to get a haircut. I came across Kay's salon through a Yelp search, and from seeing the good ratings, I thought my mom would like getting her haircut done by Kay. My mom is a creature of habit, so going to a different stylist is already a big deal for her! She loved the haircut, and was specific about what she wanted (she has short hair, but wanted volume at the top/roots). Kay was easy-going and very fun/easy to converse with! She also sent a video with directions on how to get to her studio, as it is part of the bottom floor of a business building. I would have gotten lost without the directions! I would book with Kay the next time we are in San Diego for not just a haircut. As I observed and asked about, she also does color/highlight treatments! Thank you Kay for making my mom feel happy after leaving your salon read more

Been going to Kay for a few years now and absolutely love her work. I'm very picky with how my color turns out and who does my hair. She actually listens and gives her input. Not too brassy is what I always say and I always leave there happy. I always get compliments on my hair/cut and would recommend her to all my friends. read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

I haven't had a professional haircut in years, since I cut my own hair. But last year, my hair started to get really frizzy, split and damaged ends. It's so hard to find a hairstylist that can do butterfly face framing high layers haircut. Well, LOOK NO FURTHER!!! KAY did my hair and I fell INLOVE! It's so bouncy and so cute. I LOVE! THANKS AGAIN KAY! read more

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Kay is THE BEST, my hair has never looked better!! After admiring her work on a friend for over a year (gorgeous long blonde hair!), I finally asked for a referral and Kay got me booked quickly. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly - we chat while she makes my stubborn grays disappear and gives me beautiful highlights . Sometimes I get my hair trimmed before she styles my hair, and she knows just how much to take off to work with my crazy cowlicks, lol. I always try and make plans for after my appointment because my hair looks so good I don't want to waste it and just go home! If you're looking for a really talented, dependable, down to earth stylist who will listen to what you want your hair to be like, and make it look GORGEOUS every time - look no further!! ‍ read more

Kay nailed it again!I was out of state for years and couldn't not find an experienced hairstylist.With an inspo video she was able to achieve exactly what I wanted.She is knowledgeable,affordable & efficient.Thank you again Kay! read more

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I always make it a point to visit Kay whenever I'm in San Diego--it's a must on my itinerary. She just gets my hair and always knows exactly what I want. She even saved my hair after a terrible experience at a sketchy salon abroad, where the bleach completely fried it and left it uneven. Kay is an expert. She's able to lighten my virgin black hair beautifullyalways UNDER 2.5 hours. She also does an amazing job with giving volume and knows exactly how to style my hair to suit me. Her prices are super fair, and to top it off, she's hilarious. I always look forward to catching up with her during my appointments. I'll be back for my next appointment! read more

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If you are someone who says "I'm open to change" but secretly means "PLEASE DON'T RUIN MY HAIR," let me introduce you to my girl Kay! I walked in today for a change. I didn't know if I wanted a peak a boo or a balayage. She was so patient in helping me figure it out. We went with a balayage, something I have never done before. I was scared. Nervous. Emotionally attached to my previous hair. But Kays energy helped me trust the process and like a brave little soldier... I did. And WOW. I would now trust this woman with my hair and all my secrets. She somehow knew exactly what I wanted even when I didn't have the vocabulary for it. The color is perfect, blended, natural, and makes me feel so good!!!! Bonus points: She takes last-minute appointments like an actual angel Has the BEST music (I wanted to Shazam everything) Makes the whole experience feel fun, relaxing, and zero-stress If you're on the fence...get off it. Sit in her chair. Trust Kay. Trust the process. You will leave hotter than when you walked in. Thank you queen!!!! read more

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First time coming to Kay and she did an amazing job. She's super sweet and exceeded my expectations. This is the most compliments I've gotten on my hair!! :) read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Love love my hair!!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

Kay did an absolutely beautiful job! It was such a pleasant experience. Highly recommend her and will definitely be returning. Thanks Kay!! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Beautiful!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

Great first time color with Kay! Personable and efficient! Quick to respond with appointment availability. Good location with easy parking. Thank you! read more

In all honesty, the service and communication were exceptional from the start of setting an appointment to the result of the haircut. I came in here today for a texture mullet + platinum gray highlights. I thought it would be an amazing combination, and Kay did it really well. This is probably my best cut yet that I have seen. Besides the amazing service, Kay was able to recommend ways to maintain the color and style my hair like how it was intended. The location is right off of Mission Valley, and it was fairly easy to get here. Parking is a bit tight, but probably because it was on a weekday. Other than that, very easy to find your way in and Kay provided a video to get to her salon studio. The studio was well-sized, perfect for one person and it makes you feel very exclusive. Recommend anyone to go to Kay for the service!! read more

I was way overdue for a cut and color, and I'm so glad I found Kay! I showed her a picture of what I wanted, and she nailed it--it turned out exactly how I pictured. I walked out feeling like a brand new woman. Highly recommend! read more

I had a disappointing experience Kay at this salon and felt compelled to share my concerns. From the start, the service lacked attention to detail. My face was stained with dye, and the final color was nothing like what we had discussed--it was unflattering and completely missed the mark. There was little consultation or clear explanation of the process, and the stylist seemed distracted and rushed, even spending time on the phone during my appointment. Despite specifically asking for a blowout, my hair was left unstyled, which felt like another oversight. The highlights ended up looking patchy with poorly blended sections and visible streaks. The color application technique seemed off, especially with the toner, which only made the final look worse. I showed inspiration photos and was assured my desired result could be achieved in one session, but the result was far from it. To make matters worse, when I reached out to Kay to discuss my dissatisfaction, I found the response defensive and dismissive, which only added to my frustration. I'm now having to seek help from another stylist to correct the damage done to my hair. For reference, my entire appointment lasted less than 2 hours that included the consultation, root touch up, highlight, toner, cut, and dry which is not enough time for my hair as I have long thick hair. I felt she was rushing to get me out as she had another customer waiting. Overall, I would not recommend Kay to anyone based on my experience. read more

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I was so grateful that Kay responded right away and could see me on her day off. I came in with brassy hair from a previous salon visit. She listened carefully, explained the plan, and completely transformed my color--leaving it soft, dimensional, and beautifully toned. Her professionalism, kindness, and talent went above and beyond. Highly recommend! And I couldn't be happier! I'll be back! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Balayage and toner - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been looking for a hairstylist in San Diego that checks all of my boxes and it's safe to say that I've found the place! Kay did a wonderful job on my hair, she's extremely efficient and talented. I noticed how clean her salon is and she really pays attention to detail. She made sure I loved my hair before I left the salon and that just adds a perfect touch to my experience. My hair is typically very dry because of how long I've been bleaching it, but with her work I left with my hair feeling so soft and healthy. She has a prime location in Mission Valley, and there's plenty of parking in the plaza so you don't have to fight over parking when you go (which is a big plus for me). Her prices are very reasonable and she's overall very kind and great- I'd recommend anyone that's in the SD area to go to her! read more

Kay is awesome! Really kind and professional and gentle on my dried hair. She suggested methods I had not thought of and gave me the highlights/balage results I wanted. Also the haircut was exactly as I wanted! Thank you! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Haircut - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

I really like her taste and technique, plus her personality. She listened to me well and executed my hairstyle the way I wanted. The price was reasonable and I am very happy. I will be back to her in 3 months or less. read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Grey blending highlights - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

Been going to Kay for years now! In my experience, it's hard to find someone who knows how to work well with Asian hair. She always gets it right, especially before important milestones and events. She is also helpful with scheduling. Thank you, Kay! read more

Sola salons Kay is just a true gem find! I'm really lucky not only finding her salon but perfect timing to get my hair washed, trimmed, and straightened. I stopped dying/bleaching my hair about 4 years ago, so my natural color and platinum grey are highlight enough, ha!! Kay really worked magic with my very long hair and was just amazing. She listened, gave suggestions and her professional thoughts, and combined the two together and boom!! My hair looks amazing, and it feels amazing. I love having my hair down and straight. Doesn't happen too often, especially running after 2 little ones. They even responded how pretty my hair looked. There were so many compliments wherever I went. Fabulous work stands out! She's a keeper! This was a birthday treat to me to look pretty for a nice dinner. Salon is a super easy remote location. Her shop is very clean, and she does everything. She's extremely quick, too! I have extremely long hair and thick too! I was in n out in about an hour. Pricing is very reasonable. Kay is extremely easy to talk to, very welcoming, she's very knowledgeable and up to date. I love the fact she focuses on the natural beauty of your hair and not just load up on maintenance and products which just made me smile and really appreciate the fact to care for the natural beauty of the hair and keep it simple. My hair is still straight, and it's been about 24 hrs. So her technique and light use of product went such a long way. All in all, ya'll!! Kay's an excellent choice and flexible and reasonable. She's definitely saved in the bookmarks for my future go-to and referrals. Book your appointment and feel the confidence when you leave. To Kay, I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful experience having my hair cared for by your expertise. When I looked in the mirror, I was just brought to tears of happiness, joy, and confidence!! You really made me feel so empowered, and it felt great to walk out with that confidence again! We all always should uplift and show kindness to others! Thank you again, Kay, and I will see you again in the future ! XOXO read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Hair done by Kay, lasted all day! Very long hair, I felt fabulous! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

Kay is a super star when it comes to knowing how to work with your hair. She looked at two reference photos and asked a few questions and left me with one of the best cut and color experiences I've ever had! She is lovely to communicate with, very transparent and upfront about her reasonable pricing list and time estimations. She provided great service from the booking through the completion of my cut and color. I asked her to keep my hair as long as possible while cutting in layers and that's exactly what she did. These pics don't do as much justice to the color as I think they should - her brush technique is very smooth and fine, and the brunette color is rich and very dimensional. The best part of this experience is she let me know she could achieve my desired outcome without using bleach - I was doubtful at first but she did exactly as she promised and my hair feels healthy and shiny vs dry and damaged. Second best part is that I never had to get out of the chair once I sat in it! Highly recommend Kay for your next hair service. Tip: she has a very dedicated client base that's been with her for 20+ years, she gets booked out but will work with you to get scheduled accordingly to your needs. read more

Kay was responsive in scheduling around my busy schedule. She was friendly, up front about her pricing, and gave me a great haircut and tips to care for my particular hair/scalp. read more

Texted Kay after reading all her wonderful reviews. She got right back to me, and scheduled me the next day for a haircut. I wanted to talk about maybe doing balayage, she talked to me all about it and the different hair treatments and showed me pictures. She was so friendly and inviting! read more

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Kay provided me with top quality service. I've been told in the past I couldn't do balayage due to a overdue perm but she did. She brought my hair back to life after over a year of it looking so dead. She boosted my confidence through the roof. I wish i could've taken a before pic to show where my hair was prior to her service. Thank you again Kay so much see you soon! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Balayage - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a long overdue review, my experience occurred about a year or two now? And I'm only writing this review because I've recently got my haircut from another business, and they delivered my expectations flawlessly AND the pricing was so affordable! I've gone to Kay twice, the first time I thought it was a good experience and I appreciated the cut. It was a simple cut, nothing special at all. Then the 2nd time I visited her, I also brought my mom along for us to get our haircut. I also requested her to curl my hair as I had plans later that day. She is nice but idk what occurred during my 2nd visit, but she kept going back and forth from her phone to styling my hair? I didn't know how to bring it up at that time but my mom and I were both bothered. I paid in full and tipped too much honestly. The cuts that she gave me and my mom were simple as we both have thin and fine hair, and the curls she gave me were mid even more so for the price that she charged us. It is my fault for not saying anything at the time, but the pacing from styling my hair and texting on her phone was just so plain stupid. She didn't just do it once or twice. I also read another review of someone explaining the same problem of her being on the phone. After I visited a new business, I thought back to my experience with her and I grew so disappointed and upset. I wouldn't recommend this place, for the lack of quality in customer care and for the price that she charged it for. read more

First haircut that I LOVE LOVE!!! Great service, she was really nice and the place was very clean. She was able to fit me the same day read more

I needed to find someone who could trim my hair after I finished work at 5:30 PM during the week. Kay responded quickly, and she was only four minutes away from me. She was very welcoming and kind. read more

Just Had My First Appt With Kay - She Was Amazing - I Had Just Come Off A Disastrous Experience From A Previous Hairstylist- Kay Worked Her Magic - My Hair Looks A Thousand Times Better - The Color Looks Great - The Haircut Is Terrific - She's Very Professional, Nice & Listened To What I Wanted & Needed - Made Great Suggestions- It Was A Very Positive Experience - I'm Definitely Going Back To Her - 2 Thumbs Up !!! Thank You Kay read more

I recently had the pleasure of getting my hair done by Kay, and I couldn't be happier with the results!! I asked for a short haircut with balayage, and showed her a few different photos of the color and cut that I wanted. I didn't have one single photo that captured what I wanted but she knew what to do and executed perfectly. She was also very sweet and tried to make it a comfortable experience for me. Highly recommend Kay for anyone looking for a talented and professional stylist! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Cut with my natural straight hair - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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Kay did an amazing job as always! I'm not great at describing the look I'm going for and she still managed to capture exactly what I wanted. My hair feels so much lighter, healthier, and more stylish! The salon itself is clean and welcoming and Kay is so sweet and professional. read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Wolf cut - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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Shout out to Kay! I've been looking for my go to stylist here in SD for quite some time. I reached out to Kay after reading her reviews on yelp and thought I'd give her a try. Not only she accommodated me last minute, (note she was booked all the way through past Christmas) I couldn't be happier with the results. She delivered exactly what I wanted. I mean, how often can you say that walking out a salon. I can tell Kay takes great pride in her craft and truly cares for her clients new/old. Again, thank you Kay for staying late, switching your schedules around, so my hair can be amazing on my big day. I am definitely coming back! Services: Cut, chocolate balayage read more

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I found Kay on Yelp initially she was super responsive and quick. I got my hair cut with bangs and he did an amazing job! I've been trying wanting to try out blonde for a while now and saw she had some nice blonde transformations so I booked with her to do a balayage. I was a little scared to commit to the full blonde so opted for something more blended. She showed me how light my hair would get when I got my hair cut to test it out. She was very transparent with me that since I dyed my hair previously some parts wouldn't come out as blonde. She did such a great job it looks so blended and nice!! I loved how it came out and now I have a sense for what I look like with a lighter tone so I'm planning on going a bit lighter in the future. My hair is still very soft which I'm happy about. The total for this hair was $440 plus a bottle of blue shampoo to help with the tone of my hair. My overall experience with Kay was great she was sweet and knowledgeable about what she was doing. She made me feel very comfortable in her chair especially because it's a process that took 3 hours. If you're wanting to try out a change I definitely recommend stopping by Kay she makes your transformation super delightful. read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Balayage - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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I initially made inquiries through Yelp 3 weeks ago and Kay was the very first one to respond to me out of 4 Salons. She's very informative as far as initial consultation. I choose her because she answers all my questions on a timely manner, quicker than the rest and was honest that she can do the job. My son wanted a silver color, Kay asked if I could send her a photo of his current hair and what he wanted to achieve and agreed to make it happen. I booked, and her flexibility is superb! She's willing to work with your schedule. With COVID restrictions, she has safety measures in place and I love how clean her unit was. She's located in the business building in Frazee by Mission Valley. Got a text from her on my way to our appointment today for instructions. My son is extremely satisfied and happy with the results. Kay is super friendly, very professional, honest with her client and price is also fair. She also gives you after care instructions and what to expect after. I will return for my son's retouch if he choose to. I'm so glad I have found her through Yelp, highly recommend her. She's a top notch Hair Stylist ‍. Thank you Kay! Parking- plenty and no parking fee. read more

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I was able to get seen the same day and I originally just went in to get a butterfly cut but ended up getting my hair toned which was much needed and I absolutely love the result I recommend going to her a million times over I read more

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Master Class service! I wanted to blend my gray hair as well as update my hair style. Kay did a fabulous job with the color and cut. My hair looks awesome now. Her Salon is so comfortable and welcoming. I would recommend Kay without reserve to everyone. read more

Kay was very understanding of my concerns for keeping my length and not cutting off more than requested. I asked for trim and gloss and she delivered. My hair kept its length with beautiful, clean layers and a nice rich shine from the gloss. She didn't disappoint despite me being so careful of who I go to. I will absolutely be going back to her next time. Thanks, Kay! read more

Having had balayage done about a month ago at another salon, which had sorta blended into a single color, I was pretty disappointed with how my hair looked. Ladies know, getting your hair done is not cheap. Then comes Kay, who legit performed a miracle... and transformed my lackluster hair into something out of magazine! Right off the bat, Kay was super easy to communicate with via text -- friendly and very responsive. Being a first timer, she even sent photos of what the building looked like from the outside and pictures of her suite, as well. (FYI it's through the doors on your left when you enter the building, first floor. Also, I love that there's a ton of free parking out front!) I didn't exactly know what I wanted, but I knew I definitely wanted more contrast and ashy blonde added to my previous "balayage". And really, that's all I needed to say for Kay to work her magic. I left with full highlights, a quick haircut (just enough to cut off the dead ends), soft glowing hair, and a huge smile. Thank you so much!!! read more

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Kay is absolutely wonderful! Not only did I walk out loving my hair, but I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Kay as a person too. So grateful I found her! read more

Kay did an incredible job. I sent her photos prior to the appointment and the result looks exactly like the pictures I sent her!! I had a photoshoot the very next day and was so happy about how it turned out in the photos. She is also very sweet and fun to talk to :) Definitely coming back for next time. read more

Kay's Salon Studio - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came to get my hair dyed a red/violet color and a cut. Kay was so amazing and sweet, and I absolutely loved the results! I would definitely come again! read more

Kay's Salon Studio - cherry/violet hair dye - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Diego, California

i debated posting this review but decided that i wish i saw similar reviews - especially since choosing who does your hair is so important! i reached out to kay through yelp - she responded so quickly, she was very nice and was able to fit me in that weekend, which i was so thankful of! she didnt ask for pictures of my hair currently or for any hair inspiration pictures but i did let her know i wanted a balayage + cut. i also let her know that i previously bleached hair that was outgrown and wanted a touch up. im attaching her price list (since i couldnt find them anywhere before) i had my appointment at 4:30 since i work full time. i showed her my inspiration picture and asked if she could do it and she said yes. so then i decided to trust the process. (since who i am to criticize her process?? LOL) i was out by 7ish and needless to say was not very happy with the results. i told her that i wish it was lighter, since i wanted it to be BLONDE BLONDE. but she told me that "my hair was too damaged and there was no way it could get so light without breaking" which i knew was not true... but again i second guessed myself bc she is the professional. she also said that it was because of the shampoo i use which i also thought was kind of weird.. at the end of it, my hair was purple (bc of the toner) and not as light as i wanted. i left, trying to convince myself that i liked my hair. i paid $350 and also tipped for context.. so a total of $450 kay was nice and easy to talk to but i just wish she was more honest with me with whether or not my inspiration hair wouldve been possible before we started. it felt rushed.. i ended up getting a second opinion the next day and the other hair stylist actually let me know my hair was healthy and i got my hair redone. i am now the blonde i want to be :') also attaching pics of my before, inspiration i showed and what my hair looked like after. read more

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