My teenage daughter really needed a cut and we decided to give a place close to home a try, and I'm glad we did. I made an appointment for a curly below the shoulders cut with Tawny and she did not disappoint. My daughter felt immediately comfortable and Tawny worked her magic. The salon has a very relaxed and welcoming vibe and I never felt awkward as sometimes happens when you try something new. We had no hesitation about making another appointment for a follow up cut in a few months. We are happy we tried something new and it was AWESOME, thank you Tawny and Radar Salon. read more

This was my first time at Radar Salon, and it definitely won't be my last! I saw Queen Kris for a color melt and haircut, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. My hair had been fried from being blonde for so long, so we decided it was time for a fresh start. We cut several inches off, and I officially became a brunette again! My hair feels so much healthier, softer, and bouncier, and I absolutely love the color. Kris took the time to listen to what I wanted, explained everything along the way, and focused on getting my hair healthy again not just making it look good for one day. I left feeling like a whole new person. If you're thinking about booking with Queen Kris, do it! My first visit exceeded my expectations, and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. ‍ read more

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Leishla is the best!! She's so gentle with my hair and doesn't push damaging it just to achieve an end goal. I am someone who's naturally blonde but has black hair (processed). She's helping me slowly lighten my hair to achieve a softer look and knows exactly what she's Doing. I drive to her from downtown and well worth it. The owner and other staff are also very charming. read more

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Love the whole vibe of this place. I was looking for a cool place to take my daughter for a curly haircut and I was so excited to see they offer that here. They did a great job with the cut and the prices were reasonable. Everyone there was so nice. I was offered a beverage more than once. We will definitely be back. read more

She's amazing and talented as ever!!! Lizethe is such a knowledgeable hairstylist and person. You want to be taken care of? She's your lady! IG: HairMixAlot Her work is flawlessssss! read more

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If you're looking for hair therapy, look no further than Queen Kris. She's an incredible hairstylist, but an even better listener and confidant. Every appointment leaves me feeling like someone truly saw me, heard me, and helped me leave a little lighter--with beautiful hair to match. I've tried other stylists at Radar Salon, but had to come back to Kris. The genuine conversation and how much she cares--you wont find from any other therapist. Thank you for being such a beautiful human, Queen Kris. read more

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It was my first time at this salon, and I had a haircut with layers with Tawny. She was super friendly and great stylist who really asks questions. Highly recommend! read more

I booked a mid-length/long haircut with Tawny and I was so happy with how it turned out! I have very fine hair that can be difficult to work with but she did an amazing job. She was very knowledgeable and took time to educate me about the needs of my hair without judgement. Tawny and the rest of the staff were so friendly, and the salon had such a great vibe. I will definitely be back! read more

Extremely disappointing experience. I booked an appointment in advance, and they made sure to take my credit card to show how seriously they take appointments and cancellations. However, when I arrived on time after driving 40 minutes to get there, I was told I would have to wait even longer because they were running behind. I politely asked if they could offer any kind of discount or accommodation since they didn't honor my appointment time and I had made the long drive, but they didn't seem to care and offered nothing. If you expect customers to respect your scheduling policies, you should respect your customers' time as well. Taking someone's card to enforce your rules while not honoring your own schedule is unfair and unprofessional. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

I enjoyed my experience with Gabrielle overall. I got a medium-to-long haircut with bangs for $70 (not including tip). Their model seems to be fitting the cut, wash, and styling all into about an hour, which is efficient. That said, the actual haircut itself only took around 15-20 minutes. For hair of my length with bangs, that felt noticeably shorter than what I've experienced at other salons. After styling, I like to double-check the length, and I noticed the sides weren't quite even. Gabrielle was very responsive and quickly fixed it when I pointed it out, which I appreciated. Overall it was a good experience, but I do think spending a bit more time on precision during the cut would make it even better, since the haircut itself is really the main reason I came in. read more

BRANDY IS THE GIRL!! She was so amazing & squeezed me in for a last minute appointment as I was only in town for 1 day. She is the absolute sweetest & cut my hair so perfectly! I left with bouncy & the softest hair. She also trimmed my bangs out of my eyes. When I'm back in the area Brandy will be my go-to girl. I absolutely recommend people to book with her, she will not disappoint you :) read more

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Alyssa gave a layered haircut and omg i loved it my expectations were super low after my last hairdressers and it looked amazing read more

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Malia was my stylist and I let her do what she might look good on me, since I never really know how to express myself when it comes to my hair. After everything was said and done I'm definitely coming back. Malia was extremely friendly and has a good grasp when it comes to cutting hair. Darrick read more

I booked online through their site and chose Tawny to do my full color service. She was PHENOMENAL! My wedding is coming up soon and I wanted a really super dark brown "espresso bean" color and she delivered! Tawny is knowledgeable, sweet, and has a great sense of humor, plus is easy to talk to. She wasn't happy with some spots on my head and retouched them with another round of color before she was satisfied - so she strives for perfection, and I appreciate it. After my wedding I'm going back to her for a cut and some highlights. The vibe here is funky and eclectic, with fun piñatas hanging from the ceiling, and a kickass playlist boppin' overhead. PLEASE go here to get your hair done, and definitely ask for Tawny! read more

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David has been doing my hair for years and I absolutely love how amazing it comes out every time. He is so good with color and can do the most amazing things with different color combinations, from rainbow to natural tones. For me, he is always able to get my hair to the perfect silver and just perfectly even out my hair as it grows out and needs touching up or a new look, even working with me while I switched up the black and the silver into various combinations. He also immediately knew exactly how I wanted my hair styled, with extreme choppy layers even with the length of my hair, from the moment I asked him about it and he's done it for me ever since. I refer everyone to him when they ask me about my silver hair. If you have a cut or especially a color that you really want, I recommend David a thousand percent. I also just love this salon as well, because it's really chill and everyone is really nice. They offer refreshments if you have to wait and are really helpful. Love love love everything about this place! read more

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Radar Salon in Mira Mesa has been a gem for our family. My 20-year-old and 13-year-old daughters have each had consistently fantastic experiences here, at least five visits so far, and every time, the service and care have been exceptional. The stylists are incredibly warm talented, and professional. The salon was clean, stylish, and vibrant. What stood out on our last visit, was how Isaac and Alyssa worked to give my younger daughter a fantastic glow up with a shorter hair style. They help to guide her through the process and educated her on upkeep. Thanks Kris, Alyssa, and Isaac for giving my girls great experiences read more

I've been in SD for over 6 years and was never able to find a good place to get my hair cut until here!! The vibes and decor are SUPER cute, and the candy and refreshments at the waiting area is an extra bonus. Tawny is always my go-to, and I always leave super happy!! Absolutely love this place. read more

Tawny is a magician from heaven. New to San Diego and suffer sticker shock. Had been going to a local beauty school and while they did a good job with grey coverage, I wasn't getting the final product I was looking for with a provided inspiration picture. I bit the bullet and found Radar Salon was highly reviewed. Filled out the client intake and was scheduled with Tawny. Upon meeting she is so warm and welcoming. I don't know anything about hair, showed her some pics, shrugged my shoulders and she worked her magic! Also special to see stylists walking around and genuinely offering to help one another whether it was to get more color, blow dry or clean. Seems like an awesome group of tight knot stylists. It wasn't cheap but worth every penny. You certainly get what you pay for and can't believe I walked around with such ugly hair before! read more

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David's the g.o.a.t. I highly recommend him for some awesome wolf/mullet style cuts. When I first went a few years ago he crafted a master class mullet cut for me from my long hair canvas, like a sculpture out of ice, a true masterpiece that couldn't have been crafted if not for David. 5/5 read more

I came to the Radar Salon for the first time two days ago after hearing about it on Yelp and I absolutely love this place. Gabrielle did an amazing job on my hair and provided exceptional customer service. She was so incredibly sweet and dyed my hair beautifully. I will definitely be back again :) And to Gabrielle, if you're reading this, thank you! read more

2 stars for the vibe of the salon and kind people. Disclaimer that this poor review has nothing to do with who they are as individuals! Just more so that I was very unhappy with my expensive $120 base price haircut from a level 4 stylist who I was reassured to have good hair cutting skills. I came to this salon and paid a higher price of $120 (+ $24 tip) for a haircut because I wanted to be certain that I'd get a great haircut from a level 4 stylist before some big events coming up in the following months. My hair has been botched and I'm so sad that all the time I took to grow my hair out has come to this. I asked for layers and curtain bangs, even showing an inspo picture. David sounded confident in his cutting skills so I trusted him 100%. By the end of the haircut, I couldn't tell how bad it was because it was curled and styled but once I got home and washed my hair again and blowdried, it was one of the worst haircuts I've ever received. Curtain bangs are completely uneven with the left side of my face having a short, horizontal cut (not even curtain) and my right side having that longer, diagonal cut (view photo). I say botched because I can't do anything about shorter hair except wait for it to grow out and now my hair falls very weird when I tie my hair, or it just looks very uneven due to the uneven length cut. As for my layers, it doesn't even look that layered. The length of my shortest layer is only about 0.5-1" shorter than my longest strand, which is nothing like the inspo pic I provided (inspo included in pics but not layers before getting it fixed). I was so devastated that my hair was ruined and that I'd have to spend even more to get it fixed. Again, the people here are nice but I would not come here again for a PRICEY haircut just to need to go to another stylist at a cheaper price to fix it to the way I want. read more

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FIRST REVIEW OF THE NEW YEAR BABY!!! Happy 2023!! Starting off with a BANG!! I think I'm in love !!! My hair stylist, Heather did an amazing job with my new do! The color and style were perfect for New Years Eve! I didn't really have plans, but after my hair transformation I wanted to go out and show it off. LOL. That says a lot! Plenty of parking in the lot and street. It is in the heart of Mira Mesa and across LA Fitness. You can't miss it. It was NYE and not busy at all. The salon is spacious and bright. Everything was also well-maintained and clean. The staff were nice and welcoming from the get-go. They had complimentary water, coffee, and tea. I was able to easily book online. I was lucky to find a last minute opening. Heather was sweet and professional. She explained the process to me before, during and after. I loved her hair tips and suggestions. She really made me feel comfortable that I trusted her to work her magic. She really is knowledgeable and gave me some good recommendations regarding hair care. The caramel highlights turned out better than I thought. We used a mix of shades so it was personalized for me. I only did half my head and it was the perfect amount of color. Not too dark or light. The 3 hours flew by and I thoroughly felt relaxed and excited to see the end result. She also didn't upsell or try to get me to buy any products, but I ended up doing so since I loved it all and I wanted to better manage my hair. Pricing is also reasonable for the amount of time and attention to detail that was put in. I can tell every staff member enjoyed their jobs and were so positive and upbeat! The energy and vibe was wonderful to see. I trust Heather with my hair after just one session! Highly recommend her. You won't regret it! Go and treat yo'self! I sure did! New year, new do baby! Check out the hair pics! There's a reason why they're 5 stars on Yelp! I'm obsessed! Thank you Heather and Radar Salon for making me look FAB for the New Year! read more

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I just got my hair cut tonight by David, and he did so amazing! I am so happy! He spent all the time he needed to make sure my hair looked hot and it does!!! I cut 10+" off and went for something totally different, and David was spot on, and was also just very fun and kind to be around. 10/10 recommend. The owner of the shop also stopped by to introduce himself and say hello which was also super cool! I'll definitely be back, I can't say enough good things. read more

Lizethe is amazing! I had my hair cut and blowout done by her, and she styled my hair exactly like I told her I wanted in the beginning. She is truly talented & skilled at what she does. I recommend having your hair done by her! read more

Tawny is really friendly and chill. She helped me find a low maintenance style, and I was happy with her work. I always get very sick and nauseous during my dye sessions, and Tawny helped me realize I might be developing an allergy! No other stylists have ever noticed that before, so I was really amazed that she pinpointed that. She gave me some tips for how to cope with it in the future. The salon is located on the edge of Mira Mesa and has a spacious parking lot. It's very big and airy inside. read more

I love Radar! I had my first experience there with Leishla and she was AMAZING. She is a trainee stylist with Radar but she definitely knows her stuff. I gave her ideas of what I wanted and she was able to discuss with me different options. I get some anxiety about going to salons due to previous bad experiences, but she was so thoughtful, communicative, and knowledgeable. She let me know some tips for my hair type and how to style it after as well as suggest different products. The final cut turned out so nice and I'm absolutely in love. I'll return next time to do some colouring for sure!!! In terms of the salon -- radar is super clean and has a great modern interior. The salon is sort of in a weird area, but once you look inside it's gorgeous and spotless! They play great music and the general vibe is just excellent. read more

Gabrielle is incredible!! She seriously worked some magic on my hair. She is so sweet and genuinely pays attention to detail. At one point there was a little bit of a weird section on my hair that hadn't completely taken up all the color and she went back and fixed it, even though i probably wouldn't have even noticed. the salon is clean and everyone is super kind and welcoming. the energy at radar salon is amazing. definitely recommend radar salon and Gabrielle :) I paid $174 total for everything (cut, gloss, style, tip) which is a great price. read more

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Loved my curly cut from Tawny! She is an absolute joy and explained each step as she went. I naturally have wavy hair and am obsessed with my newfound curls. I've been on a journey to embrace them and Tawny knew exactly how to get them to look their best! The salon is in a business park that's easy to get to, lots of parking, and not too busy. It has more of an industrial ambiance. Making an appointment online was very easy. Pricing is up-front and clear. read more

Tawny is amazing! She's incredibly kind and so much fun to talk to, which instantly made the appointment enjoyable. She really knows her craft--especially when it comes to curly hair. I walked out with the best curls I've ever had, and she even gave me helpful tips on how to take better care of them at home. It's clear she's knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I couldn't be happier with the experience--highly recommend! read more

I am not one to write a bad review and considered not doing so. However, this was my second time here and both haircuts have not been great. The first time it was passable and I excused it as I am genuinely not picky. I decided to give it another try because I liked the salon and convenience of it (my mistake) and the cut was incredibly uneven. I got home and noticed long pieces that were 1-2 inches longer than the rest of my hair (keep in mind this was supposed to be a blunt cut). I had to cut them myself. I snapped a quick picture of one of the pieces but wish I had taken a better picture. Everyone was incredibly nice and the salon itself is very clean but unfortunately, I am not happy with my haircut. I think part of the problem is that the stylist wanted to cut my hair dry. I am no hair expert but I think cutting it wet may prevent some of this. read more

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I've been hopping around salons each year since I haven't quite found my favorite spot, but Radar may be the one I go back to from now on! I stumbled upon Radar on Yelp, and after reading a few reviews I decided to book an appointment. I wasn't sure who to choose as my stylist since it was my first time, so I looked on their Instagram and saw a few of their stylists' pages. Most people dabble in highlights or dyed hair, but I was just looking for a nice long layer cut. I ended up picking Tawny as I noticed she was just starting out and wanted to give some love to newcomers. Let's just say I was definitely happy with my choice! - PARKING - Small lot but not many active businesses, so parking is easy! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - There was a slight hiccup in booking, and I ended up being pushed back 30 minutes. They gave me a call 2 hours before my original appointment time, which isn't necessarily the biggest leeway of time, but luckily I had a slow work day and could flex my schedule. When I arrived, they offered water/tea/coffee, and had some candy jars in the waiting area. Really nice salon, tall ceilings, super brightly lit. Everything looked clean and upkept. I felt a sense of camaraderie amongst the stylists as they spoke with one another and with their respective clients, which always makes the experience a little more inviting. - EXPERIENCE - Although Tawny was held up with another client, she made sure to give me the rundown of what her plan was, which I appreciated given it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. Her assistant washed and blew dry my hair to get me ready for my cut, and even though my shirt did get wet from the wash, I was still in good spirits given Tawny's friendly attitude. Once she was ready to cut my hair, she made sure to ask me how I felt about the length and what she was doing each step of the way. I really appreciated this because I'm super attached to my hair, and in previous experiences I ended up with WAY shorter hair than I expected. Tawny took the time to slowly trim my hair to a length I was happy with. She's honestly a ball of sunshine and the conversations we had made me feel like I was just talking to a new friend. - OVERALL - Radar is definitely a big contender for my forever salon! Although Tawny is new, she definitely knows what she's doing in terms of her skill and also customer service. If you're unsure about what to do or if you're scarred from previous haircuts, you won't have to worry about anything with Tawny - you'll be in great hands! read more

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Just me here updating... After a few amazing cuts, I went big and let Kris color me. Keep in mind, I have not let anyone color me in say.....30 years maybe? BUT, after some serious soul sessions and a big 'ol leap of faith, I laid myself at her feet and let her do her thing. Suffice to say, I am shook. Shooketh. In awe. Not only is the finished product beyond amazing, she held my hand through the whole process, knowing how much of a leap it was for me to let someone in there. Not one moment went by without explanations, questions, just a lot of patience that translated to a lot of trust. She 100% gets how important it is. I mean, husband/wife/hairdresser.....they're on the same level. Kris, I am beyond thankful for you. My transformations. Our dish sessions. Your gentle prodding to go big. To allow such a big change. I love this, truly. Thank you, girl. From my roots to my tips, THANK YOU. read more

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This review is super overdue. I've been coming to Radar for Kris to work her magic on my hair for almost 2 years now, and I'm so glad I found her. She knows how to handle Asian hair. Trust. And Kris really listens about my needs (need long enough layers to tie up my hair for gardening), with a low-maintenance haircut that looks good without styling, since I'm lazy lol. I've also recently realized that I used to keep my hair too long, but with Kris' expert haircuts, I feel even more confident and pretty with my hair at midlength. She somehow gives my hair movement, volume, and length all at the same time. No more overcompensating, woohoo! Thank you Kris for taking good care of me, I love coming in to see you every 3 months! read more

Absolutely nothing but amazinggg things to say about Radar! Lucy has the softest hands, I swear I shed a tear when I saw my results! Everyone is so sweet and the owner treats everyone with the utmost respect and love. I would let any one of the hair stylists do what they'd like to my hair. I trust them with my curly hair, and that is rare to find as a curly girly! read more

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I got a haircut done by Lizethe today and it was amazing!! The best haircut I've gotten in San Diego! Highly recommend!! I'm pretty indecisive and not too good at knowing what I want to do with my hair. She immediately knew what to do to freshen it up and was great at explaining what she was planning to do and making sure I'm on board. She also helped me decide to try out bangs! She is such a fun gem to chat with and so knowledgeable about hair! I left a whole new person & super satisfied w my cute cut! Salon space was rly nice and spacious too! read more

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Love coming here for my haircuts and color! Conveniently located in Sorrento Valley, Radar Salon offers a lot of hair services and a lively vibe to a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking in the lot which is a plus. I booked an appointment with Tawny last year as a first time client. I came in with really blonde hair and wanted to go darker for fall. I had a few sessions of hair gloss and cut before biting the bullet and went for a dark brown/red gloss that completely filled in my blonde and got me closer to my natural hair color. I also asked for a long layered haircut with curtain bangs and absolutely loved the results! Tawny is so skilled at what she does and you can definitely tell from her IG pics. Not only that, she's so sweet and welcoming and I always enjoy my time catching up with her. Highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a good hair salon around UTC/Mira Mesa area! read more

This salon is so fun and such a vibe. Everyone in there is absolutely amazing, kind, and so genuine. The talent is off the charts. I personally always go to Lizeth and just recent got extensions ! She was so gently and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. They truly care about hair health and making you feel the best that you possibly can. I Highly highly recommend read more

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Everyone is really nice and all but I really hated how my hair came out no where near the picture, everything was cut way too short and left me with about 2 inches almost everywhere I've fr been crying about it since I got it cut. And for something that costed $275 just for a cut I feel like it was just a real big waste for something that's preventing me from wanting to even leave my house. read more

Absolutely love the cut I got from Leishla! I have thick hair with varied texture, and she was able to tame it into a super cute and sleek long bob. She listened to what I was going for carefully and also offered suggestions for finishing touches. A pro for sure and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Wow wow wow I just recently moved to San Diego and was in desperate need of a haircut! No one has ever touched my hair other than my mom as she used to own a salon (big shoes to fill) I started looking for salons in my area and found this place. I scheduled an appointment with Kris after reading all the raving reviews and doing a little snooping of my own. KRIS FILLED THOSE SHOES! Everything about her made me feel so comfortable and I knew I was in good hands. She took her time asking questions to fully understand what I was in for. I learned so much within the first 10 minutes I was there, educated me on maintenance specific to me and my hair. I am absolutely in love with not only the look, but feel of my hair! It's exactly what I wanted Kris, you are too modest and don't realize how magical you are. Thank you for transforming me from Hagrid to QUEEN! read more

Radar Salon - BEFORE: 2+ years since my last haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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