I came to dye my hair for the first time and I do not regret that decision. Cat did my hair today and it has never looked better!! She was so kind and gave me her honest opinions and it turned out great! I would highly recommend this salon and Cat to anyone who wants to dye their hair :) read more

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My daughter's haircut with Annie was rushed and poorly executed. Despite booking a 30-minute kids' session, Annie finished in just 20 minutes. She appeared to be in a hurry throughout and didn't check if the bangs were even until I specifically asked. I requested layers, but she only added them to the front near the bangs - the rest of the hair remained completely blunt. When I mentioned the ends looked chunky, she didn't address the concern adequately. Ironically, at checkout, Annie suggested I book the 45-minute tween session next time because my daughter "has a lot of hair" - yet she only used 20 minutes of our 30-minute appointment. This logic doesn't make sense. The result is a chunky, straight-across cut that I could have done at home. I've already had to book an appointment at another salon to fix the uneven, unfinished look. If you're looking for a thorough, detailed cut with proper layering and finishing, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. We won't be returning. read more

I am visiting the area and was seeking a fresh haircut and face-framing highlights. Stephanie did an amazing job! Not only did she listen carefully to what I asked for, the quality of both the cut & the highlights were superb! read more

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I got my hair done by Stephanie and she was really nice and took her time to listen to my hair needs! I absolutely love how my haircut and gloss turned out! Scalp massage during the shampoo was the cherry on top. I'll definitely be back! read more

I have had the hardest time finding a good stylist in San Diego. Cheng has been god-send. she is so talented. I am a brunette and Cheng really understands my hair and makes me look amazing every time. She is the best! read more

I have been coming to KODA Salon for a few years now. Cheng does an amazing job every time on my hair. She is super friendly and really knows how to make hair look fantastic. The salon is very clean and has a great atmosphere. It is also in a great location in the heart of Downtown La Jolla. They also use Kerastase products which I love. read more

Franco Chavarria cut my very long and tangled hair yesterday. He does a fantastic job. I'm 77 and it had been several years since my last cut so I was nervous. He took time to talk with me about what I wanted and her really listened. My hair is a delightful silver gray and he totally supported me in no color! Except for a purple rinse - and that was great. Then he showed me a couple of pictures of what he called structured hair cuts and I knew we were on the right track. An hour or so later with an amazing amount of hair on the floor and a latte we were done and I love it. read more

KODA Salon - Me with my brand new I absolutley love it hair cut. I'll be back for trims etc. And maybe a fancy blowout for the right occasion. - Hair Stylists Near Me - La Jolla, California

Definitely walked out of Koda with a ear to ear grin! Having contemplated coloring my hair for quite a while, I was not sure I was brave enough to go forth with it so when I called in to book an appointment, they told me Rachel who had an opening over the weekend could do a cut and color consultation and maybe fit me in for a balayage. I definitely appreciated the call to confirm my appointment the day before. Rachel was really patient in listening to what I wanted and took time to see the pictures I brought her and offer sound advice on what would suit my needs. And I really liked that she actually listened to me when I said I wanted to keep my length unlike many other stylists who happily chop off a good 3-4 inches. I felt so comfortable with Rachel that I decided the proceed with the balayage and felt thrilled with the results. As someone who had never colored her hair before, she gave me a very natural blended look! Towards the end she had to attend to another client as I was not scheduled to do a balayage originally so Annie helped out. She was very easy to talk to and helped set my hair with some great waves! Thank you for a great experience ... definitely recommend the Rachel and amazing team at Koda Salon! read more

Fantastic location. Superior products. Very nice salon with a great environment. And Cheng is an outstanding hairdresser who knows how to cut and color and make your hair perfect read more

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Franco was amazing. I'm so happy I found him and Koda Salon. Online scheduling is easy and convenient. Located right up the stairs from Lululemon. The salon is clean, chic and has such a friendly inviting vibe. I will be back and recommend to anyone who is in need of hair services. Thanks again Franco! read more

This review is for Heather. Wow. What a great stylist. I cheated on my regular girl of 10 years cause I was "this" close to going to CVS and buying a do it yourself "frost n Tip" I thought twice, and looked on Yelp for a nearby salon. I called and Heather had a cancellation and I was booked with her. AWESOME COLOR. She knew exactly what kind of blonde I wanted. She understood my lame way of explaining how I wanted my bangs to be long and cut off mat my cheeks. She was really easy to talk to, and better yet she zipped through my full head of highlights in 1/2 the time my other girl takes. It was so awesome to see the color at the end. It is natural looking. ( no stripes ) and she has me almost convinced to get extensions after Xmas..... Thank you so much. I will def. will be coming back! read more

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I was following their instagram account for a while and now that I finally moved to La Jolla from out of town this was one of my first things to do. Cheng highlighted my hair and I was so happy with my hair and how quick & efficient the session was, and loved her transparency & our conversations. Thanks so much and can't wait for my next touch up with you read more

Annie was awesome! She was extremely friendly, talented and patient with my ridiculous amount of hair. She happily made it so I have minimal maintenance/upkeep! Reasonably priced. She gave great suggestions and a great shampoo too (always a plus when I'm looking for a stylist!!) She is definitely my new go-to girl. read more

KODA salon was such a relaxing experience! Had the pleasure to meeting Annie, super bubbly and knew exactly what color I wanted. Honestly, I been roaming around to find a hairstylist that understood what I wanted. She got it on point, was in the salon for less than 3 hours and had great customer service. Plus very clean and spacious! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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Amazing haircut by Alicia!! She listened to what I wanted my hair to look like and then clearly explained how layers and focusing on weight distribution is what was needed. I've had layers before but never as well done as this. What a huge difference - best cut ever! She also gave me great tips on color, dealing with dry ends, etc. The salon itself has a great atmosphere too. Highly recommend! read more

Best highlights/haircut I've ever gotten. Definitely recommend Rachel. Salon also has a nice, relaxed vibe. Planning to go again someday soon :) read more

Very cute Salon. It is located on the second floor. I came in and got my hair curled by Alex and it ended up super cute! I got a ton of complements that day. My sister got two braids into a little buns and it ended up super cute! The lady who did who hair had short blond hair. Her hair was awesome it was like shaved on the sides with textured top. I ended up also getting a braid and the lady was so nice and she gave me this giant awesome braid. It was so pretty. Shout outs to her cause I told her to be creative. read more

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AMAZEBALLS. need I say more? I have been going to Jessica for exactly a year and have had the most positive - best looking hair - color achieved - healthy - AMAZING- experience yet! I have been coloring my hair for 9 years now and lets just say.. I don't let just anyone touch my hair. I am super persnickety when it comes to my hair. I have had my fair share of horrible stylist and amazing top notch stylist but Jessica nails my desires every time. (it's always a new surprise-- so thank you Jessica for always dealing with my indecisiveness) When I first met Jessica she was super sweet and just by our first consultation I knew I was in good hands just by how educated she was. I was in the process of returning back to my blonde hair from being super brunette & it was EXTREMELY uneven. I had brown on the bottom and bleach on the top it was HORRIBLE! Jessica managed to take all of my miseries away by putting a settle high light and low light into my hair. I absolutely fell in love and it was a humungous make over. I knew from then on out Jessica was destined to be my hair stylist forever & EVER! She brought wonders to my hair! Now I just get blonde balyage highlights that I am in love with. We achieved a settle honey natural blonde with a little bit of platinum and my growth is never bad! My haircuts are always impeccable as well. Although I'm super simple... (Always asking for trims and long layers because I want to grow out my hair) ... Jessica nails a perfect hair-do every time! She never cuts off more then desired too. (WHICH is super rare to find nowadays!!) My hair has grown over 4-5 inches in one year. This girl definitely knows what she is doing! Jessica is extremely talented at what she does, hair gifted from the hair gods, and 100% hair educated. Something I also LOVE about Koda is that they are always continuing with their hair education. Always keeping up with the new hair trends and teaching each other innovative ways of coloring, cutting, blowdrying, etc! The atmosphere is overall relaxing and soothing. (Not a million blowdryers going off kinda thing--- which I LOVE) Parking is super simple! (I always park underground a block away for $2.00) Staff are always so friendly. & they are always fully stocked with the best and latest hair products. Thank you so much Jessica for bringing my hair back to life & for never disappointing me : ) I couldn't ask for anyone better!! & Thank you Koda Salon for always being amazing too!! : ) read more

KODA Salon - love my highlights && lowlights with my new layers thanks to Jessica!!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Jessica is a savior, an artist, a savior, and a SAVIOR! One day after waking up and coloring my caramel highlighted hair the ugliest of burgundy red at home with the help of my boyfriend (I don't know what I was thinking) I panicked and called Jessica. Ashamed of what I had done to Jessica's once-beautiful beautiful work, I went in for a color correction with her and after two appointments and learning valuable life lessons (never color my own hair), she was able to bring me back to a beautiful, warm chestnut brown all while maintaining the integrity of my hair. After a few months of letting my hair rest, I just went back in to add some balayage highlights for spring. I have never loved my hair color more!!! Jessica always takes the time to listen to me as a client and every time I run to her frantic with my hair disasters, I always leave her chair with beautiful "Victoria's Secret-like" hair and a smile on my face. And I can't forget the best part... BEST head massage EVER! read more

KODA Salon - FAR LEFT: Initial Color Correction MIDDLE AND FAR RIGHT: Balayage Highlights - Hair Stylists Near Me - La Jolla, California

Alex recently cut my hair and I could not be happier. I went to a different (more expensive) salon for 3+ years. The cuts I received from my previous stylist just got sloppier. It took me 8 months to find Alex at Koda and I could not be happier. read more

Cheng is not only talented but an absolutely infectious positive person! We loved our experience, from the entrance to the exit. I went from the longest hair down my back to a fresh short funky pixie. More people have complimented me and asked where my hair was done than ever in my life! Can't wait to go back! read more

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This salon is amazing for many reasons but one HUGE reason is Jaslyn. She has been doing my hair for a few years now and I recommend her to everyone I know. I have very short hair and am very picky on how it is cut. Jaslyn always gets it right and puts up with my indecisiveness when it comes to color :) She is so easy to talk to and just a delight to be around. I couldn't recommend her more. read more

Have you ever walked into a salon and just felt at home? Well that's the experience you get at KODA. The decor is gorgeous and the staff is amazing. Cheng, Jaylin and Franco are all very talented and professional. They will never try to up sell you into services or products that you don't need like other salons that I have been too. I showed Cheng a few pictures of cuts/colors that I wanted and she told me how much maintenance each style required. I decided to go with the ombre look that is ever so popular now. She gave me the color/style I wanted with the least amount of maintenance. Not to be a hair snob but my ombre looks amazing. I know that a lot of people are offering ombre color, however their ombre is not natural and it looks like a bad streak job. Which means more maintenance. I guess what I'm saying is that if you want to come to a great salon with the most amazing hair stylists in town come to KODA. You will not be disappointed. read more

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had Rachel as my hair stylist and I couldn't be happier. she transformed my brassy and dead hair into a beautiful brown neutral color! her expertise and advice was appreciated as well since i learned about proper ways to take care of my damaged hair. read more

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I have dark brown hair, and had never gotten it colored before. I wanted to try a big change and I'm so glad I was recommended to see Kirsten at Koda! She was super friendly and made sure that I was comfortable all along the way. She really listened to what I wanted, and she also helped by advising me as to what would look the most flattering for my skin tone/face shape/etc. I LOVED the outcome! I wanted a natural look, so we decided to balayage my hair. It really did look natural and my maintenance (a major concern of mine) has been amazing! Every time I visit my family in San Diego I make a point to book an appointment with Kirsten because she is not only great at what she does, she is also a joy to be around! She has a client for life! read more

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I just moved to the La Jolla area and was previously going to the same stylist for 13 years. After doing a ton of online research, I chose KODA Salon and was booked with Annie. She is awesome! She got my color just right, gave me a great haircut, and had me out of the chair in under 90 minutes...which I GREATLY appreciate. I will definitely be back to see her! read more

I highly recommend koda salon! I got my hair done here for the first time by Annie. She did such an amazing job! She really took the time to listen to me and give me exactly what I wanted. I've already gotten so many compliments. Come here, you won't be disappointed! read more

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I was super happy with my experience with Rachel! My husband set up an appointment to get my hair done as a surprise present. I walked in not knowing anything about the place except what I read on yelp and trusting that my husband communicated what I wanted done. I usually get balayage, but of course he told her all over color and partial highlights. He also didn't tell her my hair is very long But good thing Rachel is flexible, works quickly, and does a great job! Usually I'm at a salon for upwards of 4 hours in order to get the result I like, but she had me out in a little over 2. She gave me tips on how to keep my blonde parts toned and the ends nice and hydrated. It's now been a few weeks, and my hair has never looked so good! I've had a ton of people compliment my hair and will definitely be back! Thanks Rachel!! read more

Came across all of the great reviews for KODA on Yelp. Decided to call and make an appointment for a cut and a balayage. As another reviewer stated, they do ask you for a credit card when making an appointment. I took pictures with me to my appointment. I was specific about the things I wanted and didn't want. I was really specific about avoiding brassy hair color. Made it clear that was something I wanted to avoid. Stylist said she understood and would avoid the brassy tones. If I had just gotten my hair cut, I would have been pleased with the outcome. The cut was nice. I have a huge issue with the color. The salon is very dim. When the work was done, the color in my hair looked more of a golden color. That's what I had been wanting. I paid and caught a short Lyft ride back to my office. Headed to the bathroom to get a better look. Wow, my hair was not golden at all. There were a lot of brassy tones in my hair. As I went through the layers, some of it looked like untoned brassy color. The very bottom layers of my hair, where the work was started, had bleach on them the longest. They were lighter in color than the top layer of my hair. The top layer of my hair definitely had brassy tones. Some of the strands looked copper in color. This was also supposed to be a balayage and my hair looked streaky. It looked like a bad case of highlights vs balayage. I also thought the color went too fair up my scalp compared to the pictures I showed the stylist. I hated it. I tried not to freak out and decided to give it a week. I used a purple shampoo to see if that would help. Nothing. Purple shampoo isn't going to help hair that hasn't been lightened enough. My hair looks brassy because it is. It wasn't lightened enough. Whatever toner was used didn't do much to help either. I don't know how you can look me in the face and tell me you avoided brassy tones when my hair looks like this. I didn't call KODA to see if I could get this fixed. I spent $260 to get the cut and color. I absolutely should have called them but I didn't. I spent another 3 hours and $300 to get this mess fixed. Such a HUGE difference. Never again. read more

KODA Salon - Clearly, this is not a golden color. This looks orange and brassy. Everything I wanted to avoid. - Hair Stylists Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I have been coming to see Jessica to keep my hair healthy and update the color as time goes on for several months now. I am always left with confidence that she will never overprocess my hair and that she knows what she's doing. More than that, Jessica makes the effort to schedule me late to accommodate my work schedule, which means a lot! Jessica has almost a decade of experience, goes to conferences nationwide among top stylists, does hair for weddings, and even works on the hair of the Chargers girls!!! You couldn't ask more a more competent, talented, and honest stylist. It is hard to trust anyone else! read more

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You want that "yeah I look good" feeling when you walk past those store windows? Jaslynn is ya girl! She balayaged and toned my hair to make it look alive. And the regrowth looks amazing so I don't have to hide under a hat because it looks so natural. read more

I have never been happier with my hair! Cheng is a hair genius. My hair has grown so long even with highlights. Cheng really takes care of your hair while delivering results read more

Cute & classy salon located on the upper floor above Banana Republic on Girard Ave. Rachel is the sweetest & does amazing haircuts! I have long hair & she knows how to cut & blend the layers to compliment me very well. She's also does the best beach waves after! Great service from the time they call to remind you of your upcoming appointment to when you're greeted as you step into the salon & leave! I highly recommend Rachel at Koda. She's awesome! read more

Where do I begin... well.. I'll keep it short. Cheng literally transformed me and gave me the highlights of my dreams! The hours flew by because we chatted and laughed our butts off. Cheng is my new hair angel and I just couldn't thank her enough!! Cheers to a new me! read more

I think most women can relate to the struggle of finding that perfect hair stylist and the horrific stories that come with the search. After many disastrous cuts from Edward Scissorhands and expensive colors that my mother didn't even notice, I'm happy to say my search is finally over now that I have found Cheng. I regularly get a balayage and cut from her and couldn't be happier with my hair! I have dark dark dark brown/black hair and wanted an ashy light brown/blonde balayage that would grow out looking natural between appointments and not turn orange or make me look like an AzN Bb GurL, you know nothing too crazy or demanding. Cheng made it happen. I really appreciated that she was upfront and honest that black to blonde is a process and about how light I can expect my hair to get in one session without compromising the health of my hair. I am very very picky about my hair (if you couldn't tell by now) and was never 100% satisfied with any haircut, sometimes even leaving in tears. Now I confidently jump in her chair (complimentary wine in hand) and let her do her thing. If you ask for a trim and to keep the length, she will actually do just that and NOT cut off 4 inches like a lot of stylists do. Needless to say, I will definitely be back and would recommend her and Koda Salon to anyone. Thank you Cheng for always making my hair look amazing! read more

Let me start off by saying I'm black w/ very thick hair & I usually see someone w/ the same ethnicity when I'm getting my hair done. With that said, I LOVE what Cheng & her team did with my hair. I went in for a Keratin treatment to make my naturally curly hair more manageable without putting another perm in my hair. It took me 4 years to grow my hair & perm out so I wasn't trying to go backwards. I was greeted by Andie who was super friendly & likeable. She got started on me right away & washed my hair. The separate room for washing is genius. I loved the privacy & immediately felt more comfortable. After my hair was washed, Cheng worked her magic on my mane. I felt like a million bucks after she was done. I was very happy about filling out a client card w/ Koda as I know I will be back. I also think its genius that they keep a client card to stay up to date on their clients hair. The salon is located in the heart of La Jolla which is absolutely beautiful but very busy on the weekends. I recommend showing up early to find parking. Without a doubt I will be back. I greatly appreciated all the attention & care put into my hair. I received tons of compliments & after just having a baby these compliments (that I'm still receiving btw) really make my day, week, hell my month! Thank you Koda & special thanks to Cheng for taking good care of me. She knows her stuff no matter what your hair texture is. read more

I have visited KODA a few times since moving to San Diego, and I have always liked their work. However, as a college student, $75 for a haircut can be a bit steep! Recently I went in for a cut and a balayage and I COULDN'T be happier with the service. I have very naturally dark hair and I want to go blonde eventually. I figured a balayage would be the way to go so I wouldn't have to deal with as much nasty grow out and constant touch ups. Rachel did wonders for my hair. She was able to lighten it quite a bit without damaging my hair, and I have received so many compliments!! My hair is so healthy and even after going to various concerts and festivals my hair has kept its dignity, when it used to always turn into a bird's nest by the end. I definitely plan to return to KODA, Rachel specifically, for the remainder of my lightening process as I make the journey from brunette to blonde :) read more

Mommy makeover to the max! Cheng took my 3 inches of overgrown roots/grays and shoulder length of some sort of dooky brown dye job and ombred it a beautiful color. I walked around with a bun on my head to cover it all up for months and months. Now, I walk a little taller and prouder! She put my hair salon anxiety to sleep with her confident reassurance, a warm neck wrap (like buttah yo) and a cold ass beer in my hand. I felt like a queen. I'll be back for more pampering soon... You're gorgeous little zen salon is a gem! After you get beautified, go walk to the water and take a deep breath. You'll feel like a new person and billion bucks! Love you Cheng!!! So talented, so sweet and hilarious. read more

This review is for Heather. Man, she did an absolutely wonderful job. I came in with my long untamed mane that had a bunch of split ends, told Heather exactly what I wanted, and came out feeling fabulous. First she gave me a fabulous head massage. Then she took me to the chair to cut my hair. She listened to exactly what I wanted and pretty much talked me through the whole process so that I am aware of what is going on. She made my hair have fluidity. Overall I would definitely recommend Heather. She's friendly, and definitely knows how to use those scissors to make your hair feel like art. read more

I wanted to make a first time appointment for both my daughter and my self and was told that without giving out my credit card number over the phone they would not make an appointment! The manager, whom I had asked to speak to, was " busy with a client". Obviously I can't comment on the cut/ coloring, as we needed take our hair and our selves elsewhere. read more