I finally found my forever hairstylist! After moving from San Francisco, I struggled to find someone who really understands brunette hair. Melissa absolutely understood the assignment. She's incredibly knowledgeable and brought my balayage vision to life. I wanted a subtle, sun-kissed look, and she nailed it. She also took the time to explain how to care for my hair afterward.Thank you so much for the beautiful results! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

Amazing service! Aesthetic salon, I love the decorations and how clean it is! Melissa is so friendly and professional. Walked in with flat medium length hair and wanting more volume in my hair and walked out with beautiful layers and wavy style, love! Melissa communicated every step, making me fully trust her and never making me feel like I'm guessing what she's doing. Answered all of my questions. Would definitely come again. read more

UNPROFESSIONAL***** I'm just going to start by saying that this place is a joke. I've had balayage done in the past, and this doesn't even come close. Before my appointment, I asked Melissa many questions about my hair history and whether she could achieve the color I wanted. She assured me she could, but during the appointment, I noticed she didn't even do a full balayage. When I got home and took pictures, I saw she hadn't even taken the time to work on the back of my head. I politely reached out and asked her to fix it, and she replied that it would cost extra. Wow! Before booking, I told her I wanted a full caramel balayage. However, I kept asking questions and mentioned that I might go with a partial balayage to avoid damaging my hair. Once I got there, I decided on a full balayage but specified I wouldn't spend more than $300, implying that I didn't want any add-ons. She quoted $285-$305 based on my hair, so I asked all the right questions. Yet, all she did was damage my hair. This is the result of a full head balayage: she didn't cover the back or sides of my head, added no dimension, and skipped baby lights. I paid her $300 for poorly done, brassy highlights. It's disappointing that I tried to support a local stylist who doesn't seem to care about making clients feel happy and comfortable. My previous stylist charged the same amount, and as you can see in one of the screenshots, her work was beautiful. I tried to save time since my regular stylist is an hour away. LADIES, DO NOT TRUST YOUR HAIR TO MELISSA. She is unprofessional, doesn't listen to your needs, and does whatever she wants. Save your money and keep your hair healthy! BTW MY HAIR WAS NOT BLACK BOX DYE, I GOT TONER/ GLOSSES AT HAIR SALON. ( if you go the screenshots you see that i explained to her) SHE NEVER SUGGESTED A LOW PLACEMENT BALAYAGE BECAUSE OF MY $300 BUDGET I ASKED HER THAT QUESTION PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT, BUT I NEVER AGREE THAT I WANTED A LOW PLACEMENT (nobody with short hair would like to have a low placement, it looks ridiculous) $300 FOR A BRASSY "BALAYAGE IN MEDIUM DENSITY, SHOT HAIR. I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS BUT HOPEFULLY THIS CAN HELP OTHER WOMEN OUT THERE. read more

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I found Melissa on Google after searching for balayage hair styles and all her work was EXACTLY what I wanted. I had gotten it done in the past but it would never turn out the way I wanted even though I showed pictures. Melissa made me feel really comfortable and guided me to pick the color and haircut that I wanted but that would also match my skin tone and work with my thin hair. Since she took time to explain everything, I didn't feel nervous but just excited to see the final result and I was so shocked because it was finally what I wanted!! She is so nice, funny, outgoing, and kind. I definitely recommend her. She did a great job! Thank you Melissa!! read more

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Getting my hair done for the first time in several years and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of Melissa's Hair Studio. Melissa explained the different placement styles and why she was doing certain techniques throughout the coloring process and double triple checked with me on my tonor preferences before moving forward and I really appreciate the communication style and explanations because some hair stylists just start doing your hair and you have no confidence that they know what you really want. Would recommend this hair salon. read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

Melissa is amazing! She is always up front about her services and goes above and beyond to make me feel like a million bucks! She's very knowledgeable in how a Belayage is supposed to look! I am super excited to have found her again. Many of my friends also go to her now and rave about how good she is! She's very easy to talk to and I never feel like she's trying to oversell me on things. I will always support her small business as she is a dedicated hairstylist who I feel always has my best interest at heart. Hair care can be expensive and I appreciate how thorough Melissa is when she breaks everything down for me! It's hard to find a good hairstylist and Melissa is one of them! read more

I always look forward to booking with Melissa. Whether I need a hair cut and style, toning, or full on balayage she's been my go to girl for years. She's always so accommodating when it comes to appointment availability too. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to brunette balayage techniques and color up-keeping. She takes her time and is so attentive to detail in everything she does. Melissa brings me and my hair back to life every time I leave her salon. read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - My summer balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

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Getting my hair done with Melissa is always a wonderful and peaceful experience. Her private salon provides a calm environment, and my hair looks and feels incredible every time. My child is on the spectrum, and this has been the best haircut visit he's ever had. read more

Melissa is absolutely amazing! She was very thorough and truly provided top notch service! I also loved that she specializes in brunettes and various hair types. I appreciated her transparency and the education she provided to ensure I knew what to expect. She cares about keeping your hair healthy while helping you reach your goal. She is kind, fun, and very efficient in her work. She is a vibe! A true artist! Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Melissa is great and has understood my needs, this is my second time I go and she has always done a great job! She is very personable and accommodating. Her location is very convenient and near my home and her scheduling is also convenient! Thanks Melissa I will be back soon! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

Let me tell you, Mellisa is the first stylist I've trusted with my hair after a lifetime of my mom highlighting it in our family salon--and I couldn't be happier! Mellisa is incredibly friendly, professional, and truly passionate about hair health. She took the time to explain the entire process, offering thoughtful advice to ensure we made the best choices for my hair. Her expertise and genuine care make all the difference. Trust her and her recommendations; you won't be disappointed. She's the best! read more

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I was looking for a new stylist and I found Mother says hair studio. She is the best. I am in love with my hair. I get so many compliments. I love the atmosphere and she is very professional and made me feel comfortable. I recommend her. read more

Melissa did such an amazing job !! She was very informative about everything and gave me tips on how to maintain my hair and after care. I really loved her energy, and my hair came out exactly how I wanted to be !! I will definitely recommend her to everyone and will come back for touch ups and cut ! read more

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I enjoyed meeting Melissa. She took the time to explain what would be the best and made sure I was getting what I wanted. I am very happy with my cut. read more

Melissa took her time on my hair , use all high-quality products and reasonable prices. She is a positive, cheerful person and I like her easy going personality . I'm happy to finally found my hair salon . read more

I have been visiting Melissa's salon for over a year. The first visit was so great because she went into depth about the work that she does and explained everything to me. From there I knew that I would be coming back. Melissa is great at her work, super friendly and hilarious. I definitely enjoy being her client! read more

Seriously the best colorist I've ever worked with. Melissa is so knowledgeable about hair chemistry, color, and health. She educated me about hair color composition, the color process, and how to preserve hair health. I worked with her for the first time today, and my very dark hair already has the color composition and lightness I was looking for. She will continue to be my stylist for a very long time. read more

I am so happy with my hair!! Melissa is so sweet and so well educated on the balayage technique. It is hard to find someone who knows what to do with brunette hair. Melissa was so thorough and explained everything she was doing. I am getting so many compliments. Will definitely be going back. read more

Melissa is literally the best! Especially with my dark hair. I've gone to so many places and the color is either too bright or not colored enough, but every time I go with Melissa she does such a beautiful job! I love the natural blend she is able to do with the balayage I get! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Balayage Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

Hands down, this was the best salon experience I have had!!! Melissa was down to earth with such a positive personality. She described each step into the foilyage process and made sure all my questions were answered. I trusted her process & I was ABSOLUTELY AMAZED with the results!!! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for quality work! read more

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I had a not so great experience with Melissa. I booked a foilayge appointment with her a week before a work trip. I wanted a refresh since my hair had grown out quite a bit. I booked with her since my usual stylist moved further away and Melissa was more conveniently located. I asked for blonde balayage, however she accidentally put violet toner in my hair turning it purple. I could not attend my work function with purple hair. She then had to bleach wash my hair and re-tone it the same night (Over processing it) of course, the toner had to be darker so it would cover the purple. At this point my hair was a reddish brown tone, no where close to light brown or blonde. I was aware that my hair probably would not lift fully to the lighter colors I wanted because my last balayage had grown out but I did not ask for red or purple. I believe Melissa knew she screwed up because she gave me two free products (a split end treatment and a texture spray) and offered my next tone at no cost. She suggested I return after my trip to tone my hair again. I went back in for a scheduled appointment after my trip and I was told my hair was not light enough to tone to achieve what I would want and that we would have to wait until my hair was a bit lighter. I then decided i wanted to schedule a lightening appointment so that I could achieve the color that I wanted as my hair was pretty brassy at this point. Originally she wanted me to pay for the lightening AND toner but after I reminded her of the toning mess up, she agreed to discount me $50 (the cost of the toning) However, the morning of my appointment Melissa cancelled due to not feeling well. People get sick, I understand. We rescheduled for the following week. Again, she cancelled the night prior due to having wrist pain. I explained that I was attending a wedding the following week and that I was in a bit of a time crunch so I needed to be seen asap. She rescheduled for the following Tuesday, the day before my trip. I couldn't risk her canceling again so I went back to my other stylist, a bit further away. She had to do a color correction because there was still red in my hair from Melissa's mistake. This ended up costing me double what I had intended to spend. A pricy lesson was learned, when you have a good stylist no matter the distance, it's worth the trip in the end. Photos below: right after my appointment and brassiness after my trip. read more

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First time ever dying my hair and Melissa made the process SO informative !! I felt so comfortable and she truly cared for any type of question or concerns going forward. So glad I found her and she perfected everything I wanted. 10/10! read more

Melissa is honestly the best, and her work is beyond amazing! I've been going to her for a few years now for balayage and I completely trust her when I have a hard time deciding. She gives great product recommendations and great advise on how to get the color to last longer. I always have a blast talking away with her she's so hilarious, kind, and outgoing. I definitely love being her client If you want beautiful hair, she is the one to go to. I highly recommend her! read more

Melissa's experience with brunet hair is absolutely amazing! She does a great job each time accommodating to what I want and walks me through each step of the way as well as recommending after care products which I love! I have a great experience every time and leave with beautiful hair!! I would totally recommend her to anyone who wants fast but also well cared for foliyage hair experience! read more

I found Melissa about 3 years ago and I've never looked back. She is amazing at her job. I let her know ahead of time what I'm looking to do and she will let me know the process about how long and how much. She doesn't beat around the bush. I love her work and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a hair expert read more

I absolutely love how my hair turned out! Melissa exceeded my expectations of a hair apt, she made sure I felt comfortable and provided options every step of the way- not something I have had done at any other place. Melissa also shared fun facts about hair and the maintenance of it that I now have a better idea of how to maintain the beautiful work she did! Overall, it felt like I was having a girls day with her. I love her energy!! I would highly recommend read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

This is my first time with Melissa and I am sooooo happy I booked with her!!! I've had a failed balayage done before (not by Melissa) which ended up needing a color correction and it was a nightmare. That experience pushed me away from salons for years. I was lucky enough to stumble upon Melissa's Instagram page and immediately loved her work. I decided to take a leap of faith and trust her after seeing all her previous work and she did notttt disappoint. After my visit I can confidently say, I will only be trusting her with my hair from now on! She made me feel so comfortable and is the sweetest. She is seriously the best!! You definitely get what you pay for. She is so knowledgeable and you can tell she takes pride in perfecting her craft. I was so nervous the night before my appointment and the day of but after explaining this to Melissa, my worries eased. I realized I was in good hands. Throughout the process she explained everything to me in detail and made sure to answer any questions I had. This was so different from my previous experiences and it made all the difference. Not once did I wonder what was going on with my hair because she always kept me in the loop. Not only that, Melissa taught me more about the hair dying process those 4 hours I was in her chair than I've known my entire life. You are seriously the best at what you do Melissa. Thank you once again!! I'm obsessed with my hair :) If you book with her, you will not be disappointed! Anddddd, her handmade soaps smell amazing. Super excited to try them out! read more

I absolutely enjoyed getting my hair done with Melissa! 100% satisfied! I was in search of a new stylist and found Melissa through IG. I told Melissa my areas of concerns and long term goal, and she provided a ton of feedback. I liked how honest she was in how to achieve my goals and whether it was reasonable or not. She, like others, has her own style as a hair stylist and it jived with what I was looking for. I will definitely be going to her moving forward! read more

Melissa was super great! I saw her on my Instagram and decided to try! She provided a lot of value to me. Taught me how to treat my hair better and was super sweet! Highly recommend ! read more

I found Melissa through Instagram, and I finally decided to book an appointment with her. This review is long overdue, but I had a great experience at her salon. Melissa is super sweet, and shows you and explains to you the steps of the process as professional as she is. She was very friendly and would continue to ask if I had any questions through out the process. I trusted her with my hair and the results shocked me. Till this day I'm still in love with my hair. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for great quality services. read more

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Melissa is so sweet and great at what she does! I found her off instagram & wanted her to be the first person to ever bleach my hair. I saw her work & knew I could trust her. She walks you through everything as she does it and I couldn't be happier with the results. Go to her! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

Dear fellow Yelpers, Let me take you back (about a month) where I had a hair appointment that I had booked right after a friend in another salon. I came into the salon an hour early to check on her progress and keep her company. Only to find that the stylist was challenged by her color request,  giving a brunette a blondish ombre. While chatting with my girlfriend about the dilemma, I watched as her stylist had to reference the senior stylist on her every move. By the end my friends appointment, 4.5 hours later which was also 1.5 hours  into my appointment, she STILL HAD her dark Asian hair. In short, I left before any monetary exchange or damage would come to my hair and chalked it up to an EPIC HAIR FAIL! Good news does follow..  with much research and luck I discovered Melissa! Let me start by saying...Melissa is a breath of fresh air. She will listen to you as well as educate you in your hair care adventures. Let me not forget to mention, her spot is super cute and cozy! What I had been in search of.... I wanted a Smokey Lavender look and with greatu guidance and education found I will need a few session to get light enough for my chosen color; im a multi-ethnic naturally curly brunette. She gave me the skinny on how to achieve this look in a healthy and fun way for me and my hair. As I transition to my desired look, I'm currently a purple/magenta and loving it!!! I'm super excited to have found her as my new stylist. Your friend you wish you always had, open and honest! She's just as invested in your look as YOU are, EPIC HAIR color specialist FIND!!! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - #epichaircolorspecialistfind - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

first of all, Melissa is just purely amazing. She welcomed me so warmly to her salon and made me feel comfortable. She is the first stylist to ever really sit down with me and explain to me the process and the science behind all the hair. she really educated me well and made me understand why and how my hair will turn out. She was honest and i like that about her. Highly recommend her! read more

What a great experience! I love my hair and am so happy I decided to have Melissa do it. She was prompt when scheduling me, so fun to chat with during, and her studio is super cute! I highly suggest her. I am going back! read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - New hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

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Melissa has been the best stylist I have ever been to. She explained to me what she was doing every step of the way and gave me tips on how to care for my hair, which no other stylist has done. I envisioned my hair in a really particular way and she really delivered just that . I feel like a whole new me, thanks to Melissa read more

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Let me tell u our experience with Melissa as a groupon customer. I had the biggest mistake of buying a groupon coupon haircut as a gift from this business. When i called for appointment and told her i have a groupon(big mistake telling beforehand), Melissa told me there is no avaliable dates until next week. It sounds weird to me so i asked my wife to call as a different customer and never mention groupon. There it is, all days are avaliable for an appointment :) She got an appointment and when i drive her to Melissa's shop we were shocked because the place was empty. One of the neighbour shops owner told us she moved. Then we called her again and what she told my wife is " ahh didn't i give you my new address?" Yeah her address on all websites and also in yelp changed and she did not tell us. So she gave another appointment for 3 days later Friday at 11:30. And what u think happened??? We got a text from Melissa at 9:30 am 2 hours prior telling my wifes appointment is cancelled and she wont be accepting customers from groupon anymore so we should ask for a refund. She obviously has no work ethic . By the way she told us several times she dont accept cards and we must pay cash or with a personal check. I wonder if she give a receipt after cash payments. Because if not this is something irs will not be happy. Finally i would like to thank Mellisa for this horrible behaviour so we could easily got our money back and we realised how overpriced Melissa's rates are after checking other hair dressers. read more

I have been wanting to get highlights for such a long time but have been hesitant to trust anyone with my hair, I saw Melissa's work and loved it. I made and appointment and the results were AMAZING!!! I'm so happy I found her and would recommend her to anyone. She makes you feel so comfortable and explains everything she's doing to your hair. She was kind enough to give me samples of soaps that she makes and they were great!!! They smell so good and feel super nice on your skin! (It's called peonies and roses incase anyone's interested). I will definitely keep coming back anytime I need anything done with my hair. read more

Melissa is such a sweetheart! She's such a perfectionist she gave me really great tips and recommendations during my balayage. Super personable and such nice company!! Highly recommend to come here for blonde and balayage!! I'm so happy with how my hair turned out! (I had an ugly green that wouldn't come out but Melissa worked her magic ) read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

I went in and got my hair done by Melissa this past Saturday. I have gone to a few places before and each time I would show a picture of how I would want my hair to look and I can never get anything that I am completely satisfied with. Of course everyone's hair is different, buI always end up regretting going to get my hair done in the first place..I can FINALLY say that I am IN LOVE with the outcome of my hair this time. I have been getting complimented on my hair at work and I feel a lot more confident! I will be definitely be coming back as a regular client. It is definitely WORTH IT and I am completely satisfied with Melissa's work. read more

Melissa's Hair Studio - My hair now and how it used to be - Hair Salons Near Me - Vista, California

I came to Melissa through Groupon, what a deal! Melissa gave me the best cut and highlights I've had. She really listens and visualizes what you are asking for. She takes all the time needed to get your style perfect, and is kind and gentle. Her private salon is beautiful and calming. The bonus was the great conversation I had with her. I highly recommend her and will be a regular! read more