I have a been to a bunch of 'curly hair experts' (including Deva stylists) before....Lincoln is the best! He is passionate about curly hair (and OUIDAD) and he has been cutting hair for like 40 years!!! He is so experienced and skilled, and he knows what is best for you and your curls. And don't think that because he has been doing this for so long that he is in any way 'old fashioned'. Au contraire, he is so cool and phenomenally young/youthful and wants you to look as cool, fun or as classic as you want!... He spends considerable time in educating you on your curls and how to style them & keep them looking fantabulous. I am not a big 'styler' , and I really appreciate his patience and explaining how I keep things looking great while being relatively 'low maintenance'... He is very intuitive, with you, and with your curls and he has the power/knack to instinctively do what's best based on what you want for your hair and your look. Lincoln is Numero Uno!!! ‍‍‍ read more

I was disappointed in my results here. I put a lot of my trust in making sure I had a good first curly cut. I received great compliments on how my hair looked when I walked in, but it was clear by the time I walked out I was better at styling my own hair. I didn't say anything when I left, thinking maybe I was being unreasonable...but I am not sure who would be able to let a client leave looking like I did. I was in tears. The cut is okay after I washed it and re-styled it myself, so I give it 3 stars. read more

Salon 2802 - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Lincoln is amazing and is an expert at what he does. He takes time, listens, asks questions, and gives you a total hair education. And for the most important part, he gives an EXCELLENT cut that lasts. Whether I let it air dry or style it accordingly to his guidance, it always sits perfectly. I honestly didn't know that was possible with my hair, especially in a more humid climate (I recently moved to the area, have seen Lincoln twice). He is busy so get on his schedule sooner rather than later. If you have curly hair, look no further!! read more

Lincoln is absolutely amazing with my hair! I've been going to him for years and have never had better curls. read more

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WOOHOO ... im 1st to review. :-) Well, I lost my beloved and prized hairstylist, Gina, to Arizona. With all the chemicals and process you go thru to color hair, my hair was always shinny, silky and NOT DRY. dang Gina??? so I have spent the last TWO years, painfully looking for another color specialist. Finding a good hairstylist is like finding a good mechanic. I went to several. One burnt my hair w/ chemicals, so I had to get it cut. Do you know what that does to a girl??????? One got it right the first time. & that was the last time she got it right. One was not so bad. Very swank place in La Jolla. until I got my bill: $360.00 for color, cut & blow dry. Are you kidding? I thought it was a joke at 1st, until the front desk girl asked me: "How much would you like to add to the tip"???? Are you kidding??? I asked her what was proper etiquette on tipping here, she replied "20%". Thats $72 dollars. I mean, I liked my hair stylist & the job she did, but not for an additional $72. My anus was still sore from the bill! So to make a Short story Longer, I discovered this salon from a neighbor. I loved her hair and she told me she has been going here for 22yrs. & that if I went there I'd never go anywhere else. I've heard that from EVERY person recommending a salon. My neighbor was right. This place is one of those FANTASTIC "Thank God" discoveries. I've been there twice already and will be the only place I'll be going to. VERY reasonably priced. I asked the stylist for highlights in addition to having my roots. He said NO, & that it was too soon. I so appreciated his honesty. & hey, he didn't even charge me for the extra deep conditioning & blow dry/styling. Although there are other hairstylists there ask for "Lincoln". His work is Amazing. (Tell him Michel sent ya) read more

ATTENTION CURLY HAIR CLIENTS... I have very curly, naturally curly, hair...and a lot of it. No one in San Diego knows how to cut my hair, except for Lincoln. He is equal parts artist, educator, and professional. He understands the structure of various curl types. He understands how to work with 'the life' of different curl types...how the curls lay, their movement, their hydration requirements, their frizz factors and how to control them. Lincoln pays attention to his client's concerns and needs. He understands many professionals do not know how to work with curly hair, and will calm your fears about getting a curly haircut, while he educates you through the process. (Anyone with curly hair knows what I'm referring to!) This review is long overdue. I just can't recommend or rave about Lincoln enough. If only yelp allowed more stars ************ read more

My curls look beautiful, Lincoln took so much time with me and gave me the best cut ever! He is very good at explaining how to make your curls look their best and I learned a lot from him, he is also super nice! He really knows what he is doing, so talented, friendly and has a real passion for hair. I will never go anywhere else, thank you Lincoln! read more

I have been coming to this salon ever since I moved to San Diego about 3 years ago and have not been to another since. I absolutely love my stylist Lincoln. He's personable, friendly, and EXTREMELY talented. It's usually very difficult to find a stylist that you love that you want to continue coming back to, but when you do find that right one, hold onto them for dear life! Salon 2802 has since moved locations to One Dot Salon closer to Hillcrest off of 5th Avenue. Lincoln is sincerely a fantastic hair stylist as every time I come up with new color ideas or haircut styles I want to try, he takes his knowledge and technique and melds it with your stylistic views to come up with a phenomenal end-product. He makes the experience enjoyable not only by explaining the techniques in which he will be implementing on your hair to achieve the style that you want, but you also can talk to him about anything. It's like a freakin therapy session in one hair appointment!! I will continue to see him at the salon, for his skill is unmatched!! read more

I have naturally curly hair (think Shirley Temple curls) compliments of my middle eastern heritage. Most stylists do not know what to do with hair this curly. Lincoln had many suggestions for keeping the frizz out of my hair. The cut is great. The conditioner he recommended is also wonderful. I have been using it for years now. I was never a fan of putting product in my hair, but Lincoln was able to find one that did not leave my hair with that hard-to-the-touch feel. When I was younger, I used to keep my hair cut short because I couldn't stand the frizzy look. Now I can wear my natural curls with pride. His shop is very clean. There is always candy and snacks to nibble on while he is doing his magic. Lincoln also uses a computerized database system to keep track of his clients. He has copious notes from previous appointments, so he knows exactly when my last visit was and what was done to my hair. The on-line appointment system is also something unheard of with most hair salons. Plus, he sends me a reminder SMS message to my iPhone when my appointment is approaching. This is a great place to get your hair done! read more

If ever there was a business worthy of a 6th star, it would be this Salon and Lincoln! Lincoln is the Hair Whisperer! I walked out with the single best haircut, and experience, I've ever had. I couldn't be happier and I look forward to my next visit! read more

LINCOLN Is an absolute master with curly hair... Color... And care. He has been my go to stylist for over 40 years even though he doesn't look a day over 30 himself ‼ I always feel inspired when I leave LINCOLN salon not to mention the education he gives you about taking care of your hair yourself and he has all the products you could ever possibly need to do just that. He takes so much time in explaining and teaching us things about our hair you never ever dreamed of, which makes the experience at LINCOLN's that much more valuable. Anybody who doesn't see this and recognize the expertise at which LINCOLN works is a ignorant fool... Wait, a jealous ignorant fool... but there will always be haters in the world I'm just glad we're not one of them and can recognize true genius when we see it‍‼ read more

This review is long overdue! Lincoln Miller is a master of hair! Thank you so much Lincoln this is longest my hair has been in 15 years. I have been complimented on many occasions. Your technique and precision for curly hair is on point! My curls fall beautifully! I couldn't be happier! read more

I've been to Lincoln three times in the last few years and he is AMAZING with curly hair. Quarentine has me in desperate need of a hair cut and then I realized this review was long overdue. Never have I ever looked forward to a haircut before finding Lincoln. Growing up curly, was a challenge and hair cuts would always end badly, but not anymore. He takes his time to listen to what you want. I have very thick hair and I love it, which he knows, so he never tries to thin it out like countless stylists in the past. He's also a Ouidad expert and provides a lot of education on the product and how to use it. Since switching completely to Ouidad, and getting my hair taken care of by Lincoln, my hair is more manageable, healthy and I can grow it long without it turning into a nightmare. Lincoln is a curly hair genius! read more

This review is LONG overdue. I think I started coming here about two years ago and now I won't go anywhere else. I'll be moving out of the city soon but still plan on making trips to see Lincoln! For my fellow curly hair girls and guys, there is no one better than Lincoln. I searched for years and years through terrible haircuts to find someone who actually cut my hair properly (and I know you all probably are too). Well I finally found the best of the best. He listens to what you want and will talk about it with you, and he'll teach you anything and everything you need to know about your hair while he's cutting and styling it. I promise your hair will look amazing! My hair is always so beautiful right after my haircut appointments with him and it STAYS beautiful even as it grows out. I love it really curly and full and he gives me the perfect shape every time. Also, he's incredibly friendly and a wonderful person to talk with. As a side note, I know some of you will think the pricing is a little too high for a haircut and not get it for that reason alone. Trust me I get it, I don't have a ton of money to spend on haircuts either, but if you can scrape together the money I really urge you to try it. My hair has never been more beautiful than after his cuts and I won't go to anyone else. I've never regretted the money spent. read more

I went to see Lincoln after reading all the good reviews and I must say that I was quite impressed with his knowledge on curly hair. He managed to cut my hair in a fashion that it curls just the way I like it. He really took his time and educated me on how to do my hair myself to get the same results. 2 weeks later, my hair has settled in and I love it even more. Thanks Lincoln! I will for sure be going back. read more

Even after reading all the great reviews about Lincoln I was still a little nervous. Us girls with curly hair have had many bad hair experiences! But this was fabulous. Lincoln not only cut my hair really well he also educated me on how to do it for myself. He didn't push any products on me and made it a really positive experience. I never knew how much I didn't know!! I would highly recommend him and will definitely use him again. read more

Lincoln is the best stylist I've ever had! I have been going to Lincoln for 3 years now. I have curly-wavy hair and am very lazy when it comes to my hair. I like to let it air dry and never want to style it. Lincoln is trained in Ouidad techniques for curly hair and he is so good that my hair looks great without having to style it myself. With other stylists, this wasn't the case. Last week, I decided I wanted a trendier, shoulder length a-line cut (angled to be longer in the front, shorter in the back). Lincoln did such a great job -- it is exactly what I was looking for! He really understands hair and works very hard to please his clients. Not only is he great at his job, but he's a great person and fun and easy to talk to. Would recommend to anyone! read more

If you have curly hair you MUST go see Lincoln! He isn't just a stylist he is an artist! Thank you Lincoln, my hair has never felt so good and I have never felt better about my hair! He is an expert in cutting and styling wild curls and explaining how to care for my hiar properly with the Ouidad products Mahalo Lincoln! read more

I have never been more comfortable getting my haircut than when I went and saw Lincoln. Not only did my hair look great after, but he also taught me so much about my curl type and how to best take care of my hair. He even taught me tricks on how to adjust my curls to make them looser or tighter, depending on the look I am going for. He has a wonderful personality which makes the experience even more pleasant. read more