My experience here was the best yet in San Diego. I moved to San Diego 3 years ago and have been looking for my "home" salon and I have found it. Let's start off with the location. The location is centrally located with plenty of parking. The salon is beautiful and provides a relaxing environment. I found Salon Aurora on tiktok when I came across a customer's video that caught my attention. It was so easy to book my appointment and I was excited that fate had an open appointment available 2 days later. I have minimal grey and was looking for a cut with face framing, grey coverage and some highlights to provide depth. My appointment was with Amber and she overly exceeded my expectations. She took just enough off and revived my hair providing more body and the perfect spring/ summer cut/color. Following my appointment, I went to run errands and the first location I went to, I had 2 women stop me to compliment me on my color. Amanda was so accommodating, personable and sensitive to not judge the current state of my hair which I have encountered at other salons. I have found my "home" salon and highly recommend others to come to Salon Aurora. read more

Happy to support a new salon in the neighborhood. I walked in on Wednesday evening because their door was open. I was able to book an appointment for Friday afternoon. Maiven completed a route touchup and a trim ($155). She was kind and friendly. My hair turned out exactly as I had requested. The only reason I gave it a 4 star instead of a 5 star review is because I didn't get anything complicated done. read more

$500 Half head highlight by Amber Baranzini. Service on 10/9/25. Pic taken on 11/3/25. read more

Salon Aurora - Half head highlight by Amber Baranzini 10/9/25 - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I went in today to Salon Aurora because I desperately have been needing a hair cut and decided today would be a good day to get one. Well, I didn't have an appointment anywhere so I thought it seemed unlikely any place would fit me in. To my surprise, Salon Aurora was super accommodating and fit me in within an hour. Bianca cut my hair and was so kind. She advised me on different ways she could cut my hair to make it look more full and healthy while also adding some definition. She trimmed it and styled it perfectly while also maintaining the length! I will definitely be back to get my hair cut here again :) read more

I've gone to Amber since 2018/2019 and followed her to each salon she has worked at, no matter the distance. I am so so happy she now owns her own!! I have not found a stylist that cares for my hair and requests the way she does. She has taken my dark, wavy hair to blonde and back again, without losing the integrity of my hair. Recently I came in for a cut and recolor, and am in love. She is always so sweet, and I've always loved that even on my less talkative days, she gives me the quiet time in her chair. I love coming to Amber, I love her new salon, and the results always speak for themselves. read more

Salon Aurora - After: a beautiful dimensional brown with some long layers - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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I found this salon after searching online for the best blowout service in San Diego and decided to give this one a shot and I'm so glad I did. I have pretty long hair and a little bit of split ends.. I tend to have it tied up a lot. I figured my hair wouldn't be able to hold up to much but Bianca did so such a beautiful job at styling my hair for my event.. my curls stayed curly, soft and bouncy the entire night. I also think the wash was so relaxing, the minty feeling of the products that were used... top tier lol. The salon its self is very pretty and clean!! Will 100% come back soon !! read more

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Amber is a miracle worker! After a haircut gone wrong at a different salon, I came into Salon Aurora to see if I could get it fixed and Amber worked her magic and saved me! I cannot believe the before & after lol. So happy I found this spot and will certainly be coming back. read more

Salon Aurora - Different salon hair cut gone wrong - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had such a wonderful experience with Amber at Salon Aurora! She really listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly the look I was hoping for, but better. My hair turned out amazing! I left the salon feeling confident and beautiful. Not only is she talented, but also super kind and professional throughout the whole process. She quickly replies to any of your questions and listens to any concern you might have after leaving her salon. I highly recommend Salon Aurora to anyone looking for a stylists who truly delivers great results, cares for your hair, takes the time to explain anything for after care and recommends great products! All stylists at Salon Aurora are super sweet and truly amazing! Love them! read more

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Amber is amazing! After some bad experiences, my hair was damaged and lifeless -- she's completely brought it back to health. She really listens, cares, and is talented with color, cuts, and extensions. I always leave her chair feeling happy! read more

I found my girl! Abby did an AMAZING job on my hair. I will absolutely be returning to this salon to see her. I haven't dyed my hair in 3 years, so coming in I was a little nervous, but Abby made me feel at ease with her knowledge and skill, and the results were stunning. I am obsessed. read more

Salon Aurora - Perfect highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Let me start by saying I don't trust many people to do my hair because I'm sooo picky. Therefore, it took me about a year of stalking Amber's work on social media to build up the courage to visit Salon Aurora. I can honestly say that now I wish I had gone sooner! I went to Amber for a half head highlight and long hair cut and she absolutely knocked it out of the park. I had about 9 months of grow out and was looking for a blended, dimensional, "fall" blonde. She took her time to understand my hair goals and look through my inspiration pics to make a game plan. I really got a sense for how detail-oriented she is because of how carefully she went through my (thick) mane of hair and meticulously highlighted each piece to create the seamless blend I was looking for. Her work truly speaks for itself, but on top of her incredible talent, Amber is super funny and nice and the appointment really flew by. Her assistant Sam was fantastic as well! The salon itself is absolutely beautiful with high ceilings, stunning natural light, beautiful plants, and was even decorated for Halloween when I went! I can't recommend Salon Aurora (and Amber) enough because finding a colorist that you trust is worth its weight in gold. I can't wait to go back for my next appointment! read more

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Bianca did an amazing job with my cut and color! I'm from out of town and she made time for me. 100% recommend!

So I first met Amber in 2021 and she has given me beautiful results ever since. This last month I cheated on her. Huge mistake ! I know. However, I knew I had to have Amber to fix my hair. Of course she delivered amazing results as expected. I got my highlights I wanted everything was mostly even and brighter/lighter. Which was what I was aiming for. I will be coming back for another session to go even lighter. Because she pays attention to detail, leaves my hair feeling great and asks those extra questions to ensure you are happy with the results. Also, has always made me feel comfortable voicing my opinion and that's why I love her. read more

10/10 would reccommend this salon to everyone. From the atomsphere vibe to overall friendliness of the employees, I am so happy I found this place. My stylist Sam, was so amazing, she brought my hair back to life! She made sure to understand exactly what I wanted & made it come true I look forward to coming back to Sam & Salon Aurora!! read more

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Warning *not so humble brag* The most consistent thing in my life is good hair. That could be you if you go see Amber or anyone at Salon Aurora. Even when my hair is super grown out, it is the softest most beautiful growout ever!!!! If you're not sold from reviews, go scope the gram. @amburgerofhair @_salonaurora_ Not to mention Amber is the coolest human and I would follow her to the end of the world, thank god she opened her own salon!!! One time I cheated on her and it's the biggest regret of my life. Whether you go in every 6 weeks or 6 months(as pictured..."pandemic hair") your hairs will always be on point. read more

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I came in for a full color and color removal of my past dark brunette - I was wanting a rich, deep plum red that was still dark like my normal color, and Abby hit it out of the park. When I was worried about the color remover being harsh, she explained it in detail how it worked, and I was put at peace. I felt like I was in good hands, and I can truly sense Abby's confidence in her work which also put me at ease. She made the 3 hours fly by and was extremely efficient and kind. Not to mention that she does incredible blowouts the exact way that I like them!!! The salon is beautiful. The space is amazing and inviting, and I will definitely be returning and recommending Abby to every one for anything! read more

Again, the owner is responding that I can't afford these services - lol. It's funny, they say "blonde transformations" are left for "expert stylists" ...no offense, shouldn't any stylist at the salon be able to do a blonde transformation? I seriously do not understand the difference between an "expert" or "novice" when everyone should be trained blonde color application at beauty school. Again, photos and reviews of yellow/golden looking hair is exactly why I would never spend $850 at this place. Then, to hang up on me and just assume I can't drop these asinine prices to ruin my hair, is highly offensive. If the owner is who I spoke with, then they really need to step up their game with proper phone etiquette. Customer service is a real thing. I found an amazing salon and it's a WORLD of difference. Everyone there is extremely talented, can do blonde transformations, and their pricing reflects their incredible work. I'm glad I steered clear of this place. Would never recommend it. read more

This salon is super cute and lots of parking outside so it was no issue that it was downtown. I followed Amanda here from her previous salon because she consistently gives me the best layers and curtains bangs I've ever had in my life. I have thick, frizzy, wavy-ish hair and she knows exactly how to cut it so that I can wear it wavy or blow dried and both styles look great. She also cuts my bangs so that I can wear a middle part or a side part. She also does an INCREDIBLE blowout. No one has ever been able to give me a blowout that leaves my frizzy hair shiny but she knows exactly what products and brushes to use to reduce frizz and give me that voluptuous Victoria's Secret blowout look. 10/10 recommend read more

AMAZING! I followed Amber and Maddie from where they were working previously which was a bit closer to my house but they are worth the drive! I come in every 6-7 weeks for a root touch up + tone and love it each and every time (keep in mind i have dark BLACK hair originally and they always help me keep my hair as long and healthy as possible) read more

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Great salon, the workers are so nice and helpful. I always like my hair cuts from here and leave satisfied. AMAZING salon with great vibes. Definitely Recommend!! read more

The space: a lovely loft style salon with a welcoming and modern atmosphere. Within the trendy downtown area in a secured building accessible only by being buzzed in. They offer complimentary coffee, water, and tea during your appointment which makes you feel at home. Safe, central, and with lots of restaurants around in case you work up an appetite! The people: Amber and Maddie worked on my hair in previous locations and I'm so happy to see them continue their teamwork in Amber's new salon! They are passionate, fun, and meticulous. I always feel comfortable during my appointment and I leave feeling like I just hung out with friends. The services: I've done vibrant colors, highlights, blonde, extensions, you name it. All have produced fantastic results thanks to Amber with Maddie's contributions. Every aspect of the service is customized. The expertise and experience shine through in the final product. I get compliments from friends and strangers alike after EVERY visit. They always make sure to take my input and explain every step of the process so I know exactly what to expect. They are professionals here, and if you want your hair treated right, there is nowhere else you should go. read more

I always come to Abby to get anything I want done to my hair and she always gives me exactly what I ask for and better! Love her vibe and talking with her during our appointments is the best!! A 10/10 experience always read more

Had the pleasure of having Amanda Moon as my hairstylist and could not be more happy! She takes the time to listen and understand what style I am aiming for and the results are perfect. I will continue to book with Amanda because she is simply the best! read more

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I LOVE this salon. The atmosphere is so inviting and the women are incredibly talented. I have been a client of Amber's (the owner of Salon Aurora) since her early days as an apprentice back in 2017 when she transformed some bad highlights I got from someone else into beautiful warm tones that mixed well with my natural color. Together, we have taken me from brunette, to bright blonde, to pinks and purples and blues, and then back to my natural color, until today. Today we highlighted my hair for the first time in two years, and I am SO happy with the results (before and after attached). Sam is a great assistant, and you can tell that she knows what she's doing and is eager to learn. She also gives the BEST shampoo I've ever had. I have also had the pleasure of getting services from Maddie back when she was Amber's assistant, and now she is accepting her own clients! It has been amazing to watch these women grow into rockstar stylists. I could go on and on but you should honestly just let Amber and the girls work their magic on you instead ;) read more

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Wow, I don't know where to start but let me tell ya one thing that Amber truly saved my hair. Long story short, I had long black hair before and decided to do a drastic change. I went to someone first before amber biggest mistake ever but definitely learned a lot from it that's for sure. The first girl really damaged my hair but I mean damaged it sooo badly. Didn't know what to do till I saw ambers IG page from my favorite trainers. I fell in love with her work right away and decided to take the chance to see her since I didn't trust anyone at some point. I was so thankful that amber took me in since she's really busy I even cried to her lol it's been two years and my hair is so healthy and flawless. Trust me when I say that amber has the magic hands. She's truly the best and the sweetest soul ever, her salon is the cutest and feels so homey and welcome!! Everyone there is truly amazing!! Back hair photo is from the first girl that I went, the other two my hair is done by amber. read more

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Awesome , Abby left me feeling amazing and happy with my new hair, thank you Abby you're the best read more

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I decided to change my hair stylist before my wedding to achieve the blonde I was looking for. Changing your stylist can be nerve racking but I am SO happy I did Amber was amazing and I really appreciate the communication we had before getting started and the options she presented to me. Both Amber and Madison tag teamed to bring me back to platinum. The pictures say it all, they SLAYEDDDDD!! So happy with my hair and looking forward to my future appointments! read more

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I highly recommend this salon! Amanda was fantastic, heard what I was looking for and made it happen. I had to do a little work while there and she was totally flexible. My highlights and root tap came out perfectly. read more

Madison (aka @cactuscoolhair), is HANDS DOWN the best stylist. She is very understanding of budget, time, and end goals. I quite literally got on my knees and bowed down to her after she nailed my blonde extensions (she's also killed it with a short haircut). Not only is she a top notch hairstylist, but she's a kind hearted person, with an unmatched personality. Would recommend to anyone and everyone- she seriously will not let you down!!!! read more

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Amanda is amazing! I know I'm in good hands whenever I visit her chair She took my grown out hairstyle and livened it up with gorgeous, bright blonde highlights. I love going to see her at Salon Aurora. Everyone there is super friendly and the salon is such a vibe! I can't recommend Amanda enough!! read more

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Amber has been my go-to hair stylist for 5 years now. I've followed her to two different salons and now her very own. Having my fair share of salon horror stories, I can confidently say she is the only person I trust to touch my hair. She's not only personable and kind but she also is incredibly knowledgeable about hair. She has never steered me wrong and has always given me what I've envisioned for my hair, if not more. Truly the BEST artist in San Diego, and I'm so thankful to have found her! 100000/10 recommend read more

WOW. as someone who has been blonde for many years and recently needed to find a new hairdresser I truly am in love w this salon! Located in downtown, the staff is warm and friendly, attentive to detail and truly understand the quality of hair I aspire to have! You truly can see passion is put into this place and it was the FASTEST my hair has ever been done; there have been too many times I've been in the chair for 8+ hours but here, within 4 hours I was ready to go with the best blonde I've ever had. Definitely coming back again!' read more

This service was absolutely phenomenal! Ambur took time to hear my concerns and goals and delivered above and beyond! The whole process was so comfortable and she made me feel like I was a lifelong friend! I also loved how she took time to educate me on all things hair! Kia, her assistant, gave me a wonderful head massage that actually got rid of my headache that I went in with. The whole experience was 10 out of 10 and I cannot wait for my next appointment! Highly recommend! read more

Amber and crew are the best!! I originally found Amber when looking for the best blonding stylist near me. She really is the best -- she teaches classes on blonding! Followed Amber to her new salon and so glad I got to go today. Love love love my new highlights and haircut. Highly recommend! read more

I came to this salon because I will follow my girl Bri to the moon & back. She is the one and only stylist that truly understands how to work with the texture and curls of my hair. With that being said - Holy Pinterest! This salon is friggin beautiful! It is all my modern/rustic plant dreams come true! Side Notes: - Downtown San Diego Street parking - You must get buzzed in to enter the building COVID Precautions: - Make an appointment beforehand - Appts are scheduled apart to limit the amount of people inside salon at all times - Both stylist and client wear masks the entire time read more

Salon Aurora - "Before" selfie before Bri worked her magic on my hair ‍ - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Abby said $320 wasn't enough money to cover my greys and that I only paid for highlights and a cut. That's not cool especially since I said I'm getting engaged today read more

I have watched Amber grow from an assistant to one of the very best hairdressers in San Diego over the past few years. For anyone interested in this salon, I would suggest checking out Amber's personal IG @amburgerofhair. I'm so happy to watch all of your success Amber! I know you've worked hard for it! Keep killing it! read more

Madison is great! Thoughtful and careful, she doesn't whip through the hairstyle. Turned me brunette to blonde and I absolutely love it! She is an absolute professional and takes care of you 100%. Her color correction was totally amazing and I had a great time too. The salon is friendly and cozy, always love coming here! These ladies are amazing & highly recommend ! read more

I've been to more than 10 different stylist and Amber is the ONLY one that has made my hair dreams come true. I have stubborn dark asian hair and she's turned me into a beautiful blonde. She explains the process, honest, and so sweet. She is the best!! read more

Transformed my hair! Amber and Maddie worked on my hair and completely transformed it! They were both super welcoming and made sure I understood the whole process. read more