Solid option if you're not too fussy on your hair. I came on a Fri right at open around 10 and someone didn't come to open up the shop till 10:15. The shop is pretty basic. I went in for a haircut and they don't wash your hair at all. They just do a dry cut and do some spray throughout the cut if needed. She asked me what style I wanted and I was able to show a few pics. 30 min later walked out with a new haircut. The cut was only $20! Which is unheard of today. Tip well :) read more

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I have a short haircut that needs frequent trimming around the ears and a slight fade in the back. Kim is like a pro barber. I have never seen so many different trimmers. She takes her time and knows what she's doing. My new go to. read more

It's been more than a week since my cut by Rebecca, I still cannot believe how weird it is! Not a normal cut. She was very nice and the shop has a nice vibe. read more

Amazing service and haircuts for an amazing price. Becky did a great job with my boyfriend and my haircut. Got a perm and a trim and they were great!. I got in a little earlier for my appointment and got to see an older gentlemen having a nice relaxing nap while Becky cut and dyed his hair. She does take care of her clients. Great experience overall. read more

I came in today (Friday) around 1 pm and there wasn't any wait! The owner asked me what I was looking for, and I told her I wanted a medium length haircut with face framing layers. I also shared a photo with her. She cut my hair quickly and it came out very cute! She even took the time to show me how to style it with a round brush and blow dryer. I'll definitely come here for my next haircut because it came out so nicely and the pricing was fair- she only charged me $20. read more

She did an excellent job cutting my hair and giving me a fade. Don't let the location fool you, When I was there waiting she was doing really modern styles and cuts. Guys there had tight fades and peso pluma style cuts. She also was hooking everyone up with perms since curls are in. It's really hard to find someone who can cut curly hair and she knocks it out of the park and it's really affordable. She should be charging more like modern barbershops for the quality. read more

Kim returned my call to set up my appointment, which was within the hour of the day I called. I got there 10 minutes earlier than my appointment and she was finishing cutting a man's hair. His haircut looked good. This was my first time to try Kim. I showed her the pixie-cut photo of what I was looking for. We talked about the details I wanted, and she did her best, which was a great haircut for me! I will definitely go back to her in the future. She was very nice, and very friendly, which made me feel very comfortable! I told my husband that Becky does men's haircut too and he's going there for his next haircut. read more

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I hate to be that person and leave a bad review but this was terrible. I am not one to leave reveries let alone bad ones but here was my experience. I came in for a haircut the lady was pretty nice who did my hair but didn't do what i asked for. I just wanted my ends trimmed for a regular manteca cut. I ended up getting a completely jagged cut in the back. It was empty inside and i left feeling scared of what even happened. Looking at the back of my hair i felt like i was in one of those movies when someone gets a terrible haircut by their inexperienced friend. It said all women's hair cuts for $17-$18 i don't remember. I guess you get what you pay for. The lady was nice but I will NEVER go back. I had to go the super cuts to get my hair fixed. read more

Becky is the best hair stylist as she knows how to cut my shag haircut without me giving too much input. Once she knows what you want, she cuts hair like an expert professional that she is. She has been cutting my hair for a few years now. read more

Kim is awesome. She does exactly what our ask for. My whole family uses her services

Very talented, fair, nice owner who is located 6 blocks from my house. If you are in La Mesa, San Carlos area try this salon out. The owner is attentive and actually listens to the style sought after from her clients. The salon is clean and accommodating read more

Nothing liked what I asked for very uneven and choppy in the back, I showed a picture and it's nothing like it.

Becky is such a sweet lady and great barber. She's very nice and easy to communicate with. I know she's very careful on the detail of her hair cuts and by the way I pass 20 barber shops on my way from my house. You will love her and her work!! read more

As I recall, Kim gave me a haircut the first time I visited, and she did a good job, particularly for the price paid. I continued to come in once a month, and at some point the gentleman who works there started cutting my hair exclusively. I'm just not sure he knows what he is doing. I began to fear going because he would inevitably nip my right ear with his clippers, and after I would flinch, he would then press the clippers to his own hand to show that it couldn't possibly have nipped me. I guess I trust my own nerve endings more than his display. This happened at least 3 times in my memory, and I guess I'm just thankful that he never drew blood, but it appears that he actually did draw blood from a young boy as described in a different review. He definitely doesn't rush, but again, I'm just skeptical of his training. He would introduce new "techniques" each time I saw him, such as breaking out a men's electric razor for the back of my neck, which was a first for me at a barber shop. He also has a strange fascination with trimming non-existent hair on my ear lobes, something I've never experienced anywhere else, and I was born in the 1960's. He would also use his clippers to trim my hairline in front, which only left me with a little bit of stubble. Again, a first, but not something I welcome. All in all, I just decided that trying to save a few bucks on my monthly haircut wasn't worth the anxiety of getting nipped on the ear and stubble across the top of my forehead, but call me crazy. read more

Came here because of the reviews but I regret it I guess you pay for what you get my fault. Nothing like the haircut I asked for. All my hair is uneven. But I guess lesson learned read more

I stopped in today with a photo on my phone of the style I wanted and she (sorry I didn't ask your name!) did an amazing job! Very friendly and the price was very reasonable. I'll definitely be back. read more

Kim's is at 8259 El Paso Street in La Mesa. She has a new telephone number, 619-586-7479. Kim does great scissor cuts for men and women and buzz cuts as well. She takes her time with your hair and attends to the little details, like hair in the ears, bushy eyebrows etc. Inexpensive and friendly service. read more

Kim's Hair Design - Kim knows her trade well and takes her time doing an exact cut. - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great and inexpensive fades. Surprisingly, she knows how to cut all of the "trendy hipster" styles. Low fades, undercuts, combovers, etc. read more

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She's been cutting my mom and a few of my aunts' hair for a while, so I decided to give her a try. She was great!! Did exactly what I asked for and I loved it! Have gone to her a few times now and her prices are super reasonable! read more

Friendly, quick, attentive barber, and a haircut under $10. You can't beat that. I've tried barbers that offer $10 haircuts in la mesa and they are so busy that they cut your hair so fast that your hair comes so uneven. Becky spends time with you even though there's someone waiting. read more

Went into Kim's for a cut and highlight and then returned a few weeks later for a regular trim and skin fade. Kim does an amazing job everytime. I like to get a high skin fade but have a bald spot that I need covered and most barbers refuse to cut my hair anywhere near there. Kim does a high skin fade and manages to cover the spot. Her pricing is EXTREMELY reasonable and you get an amazing service with it. I have only dealt with Kim and not the other gentleman there, but Kim is a very good barber. read more

Becky is the best. She is friendly, she is fast, she is inexpensive, she is consistently good with my haircut... I used to go to another Barber up the street, but, he retired, and now Becky is my "Go-to" barber! I can speak highly enough of her, and am afraid she'll get so busy I won't be able to get into the shop to get a cut.. But, I want her to be rewarded for her excellent work, so I always tip heavily! Do yourself a favor and check this lady out.. she's that good! I trust no one else with my hair! read more

What a horrible experience. Warning - The sign says they cut kids' hair, but never take your kids there! The haircutter was very rude. She gave my 9-year-old son a haircut. He had never had a problem with any other barber. She had been using her clippers for hours, and they were very hot. My son told her it hurt, but she didn't listen. She was pushing his head around hard, and seemed to be in a bad mood. To make matters worse, what a terrible haircut! The bangs were cut way too short, and uneven! At the end, she complained about my son being difficult. Wow, what a nightmare! My worst experience at a hair salon ever! read more

This is the first time I come here & it was great. I'm very particular about barbers but this place exceeded my expectations. If you want good customer service & a clean cut I highly recommend this place. read more

Kim knows Asian hair (aka straw). Nice clean cut at a great price. I was done in 20min, If you want something w all the bells n whistles, i'd suggest go elsewhere. read more

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My hair was not cut the way I had asked. I asked for a trim, layers, thin my hair out, and a center part. I haven't had a hair cut in a year so I could grow my hair out. I wanted to at least keep the length and a 1 inch trim. I didn't know a trim meant cutting 5 inches off the back...I still paid and gave tip and didn't complain in person. My hair isn't terrible, I just didn't realize it was short at the back. I left thinking it was OK but no it's actually shorter than I thought! I said thank you and was appreciative. But just next time, please listen. read more

This is my very first review because the experience here was that bad. Zero stars if I could. I took my son here for a haircut since it was close by, had good reviews, and his usual hair salon didn't have any openings for the next 2 days. It turned out to be a terrible decision and traumatic experience for my son. There is an older lady and man that cuts hair at this business. Warning!!! Don't let the man come near your head. The man has no clue how to cut hair. I think he is the lady's husband and he just randomly zaps with a razor. He doesn't understand how to cut hair with a pair of scissors. The lady and man told me it was not possible to use scissors to get an even cut therefore they must razor. The man cut my son with his razor and made his neckline bloody, about an inch across, and when I confronted him about it he said he didn't do it and told me the razor isn't sharp. He then put the razor on my hand and tried to prove to me that there was no way he could have nicked or cut my son with his stupid razor. I told him he needed to stop using the razor on my son because his neck was bloody. He then took out a pair of scissors and started cutting across my son's forehead. He pressed the scissors across his forehead so hard it made my son cry and left marks on it. By now I was fuming with anger. I looked at the lady and told her she had to finish my son's haircut because the man had cut my child many times and my son was obviously in tears. I have no idea why this place has any good reviews. At the end, the lady tried her best to savage the crazy looking, uneven, super short butchered haircut the man had created. She literally had to redo every inch of it. She knew the man had done wrong. Why was he cutting hair there?!!!?Why does she allow him to cut hair? To make things worse she offered ointment for all the bloody areas and she applied it on before I was even able to see what she had applied on my son. I looked at the tube of ointment after she had applied it and the tube read hydrocortisone. Why the heck would you apply hydrocortisone for all the nicks and cuts? Definitely careless people and not the most intelligent. I had to drive straight home after, clean his nicks and cuts with alcohol and then applied a triple antibiotic ointment. The haircut was nothing like I asked for. Now my son has what my husband calls a bowl haircut. It was a cheap cut, half the price of his usual salon but the cut was not worth paying a penny for. I will never come here ever again and neither should you!!!! read more

I've been going to Kim's Hair since last year. She does a great job an prices are very reasonable. My daughter's also like her.

Great location, and no wait. My hairstylist was friendly, and gave me great tips for my hair type. Good prices, and great music. I would definitely recommend :) read more

brought my 3-year-old daughter for a long needed trim & the stylist we saw (forgot to catch her name) was really patient and friendly with my daughter. Definitely worth it and will come back again! read more

I walk by this shop when I pick my granddaughter from school. This little shop is tucked out of the way in a small strip mall but is warm and welcoming. The shop takes walk-ins and appointments but only takes cash. Becky was the hairstylist that took care of me today. She listened to what I was wanting and then cut my hair and it turned out great. Another plus was that Becky was a sweet woman to talk to. read more

Can't beat the price or the incredible cuts. I have been coming here for over 8 months with my 2 year old and we both have been getting great cuts. I only come here for every cut. Couldn't recommend it enough for adults and kids alike:) read more

Great place for guys. Reasonable cost for a basic haircut and she does much better than most supercuts/greatclips/etc. After a few times of going there, she remembered my preferred hair length and haircut. She's great read more

I've been going there for about a year and a half and I have never once gotten a bad haircut. They always make it look great. It costs $10 for me and that's really great for what it costs. I recommend you go 100%. read more

I get my eyebrows waxed by Mrs. Becky and I absolutely love the way she does it. She's very gentle and takes her time. Friendly service and inexpensive. read more

I've used Kim's hair three times so far and I love it. I like my hair a certain way, I explained to Kim exactly what I wanted, she listened, asked questions and did exactly what I wanted. I have been to three or four other places before this place and this is by far the best. I hope everyone gives this small gem a try. read more

Love Kim! She is so kind and takes her time on your hair. She listened to every detail I wanted. I needed my hair cut right before senior pictures, but I didn't want to risk my hair looking horrible. I'm glad I took the chance and came to Kim because she made my hair look beautiful. Will definitely come again. Can't beat the prices either! read more

Kim has been cutting my hair for over thirteen years. I have relatively thin hair, but Kim always manages to make it look fuller. I have sent several friends to Kim over the years and they all love the cuts they receive. My mom and her friends also go to Kim. Everyone is happy :) read more