TERRIBLE DO NOT GO HERE! I agree with Eliz E. on 1/27/20 that this is one of the worst hair cuts I've ever had! First, I called about the Groupon deal. It was supposed to be $69 for a Designer haircut, single process color, blow dry, and style. I told Bruce I had black hair and wanted purple and blue color and if I could pay a little more for the additional color? He said no problem but when I got there he said that what I wanted would cost me somewhere between $400-$500 and that he couldn't do it. He told me I could just do the purple color but my hair would need to be bleached and it would probably just break off. He also said that it would cost me around $200! Super disappointed but whatever... I decided to go ahead and at least get my hair cut since I was already there and that turned out awful too! Unfortunately, I didn't notice until after I had left that it was LEGIT NO JOKE, 1.5" longer on the left side then it was on the right. On top of all this he didn't give me any Groupon special as he had promised and charged me an additional $20 for having long hair. I tried calling to ask for a partial refund since I had to pay to get it fixed by someone else and he never called me back. I would not recommend this place to anyone. BTW I ended up going to Gisela's hair salon a block away and she was amazing! Not only did she fix my uneven hair cut but she also did the color I wanted without breaking my hair or my bank account! read more

I've tried several salons but never getting that "LOOK" that I really like. I tried Bruce for the first time today. GREAT color & cut. I went into 2 stores today while out shopping and got 3 compliments. Not a fancy salon but he does a great job. He has a wonderful personality and fun to talk to. read more

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I came here by way of Groupon and have to say I am SO GLAD I did! Lida is great! She listens to what you want and uses finesse throughout the entire process (from the shampoo, conditioning, cut and style). I love her private area in the back, it's comfortable and charming. She's honest and up front. You can tell her what you want (and she'll do it), but shell be honest about it (example: you want to dye your hair red. She can do it, but she'll also let you know that you'll probably be back every two weeks or so). She did a hot scissor cut and it's amazing! She also gave great tips on how I could take better care of my hair. Looks like I've found my new hairdresser! Location. Yelp has The right address but if you map directions it'll actually take the wrong area... So - if you search for The Animal Keeper, the salon is directly across the street (in the bldg that says 'Dentist'). There's ample parking in the back and the salon is upstairs. read more

For those of you who were not informed of my new location, here it is- Cyndi Jones in now at. PTD Salon & Spa , 12440 Poway Rd , 92064. Hair by Cyndi 619 961-6049 read more

Salon Bruce Stuart - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Probably one of my worst haircuts. He cut my longish hair short only on my neckline and near my ears. I had to wait 6 months until I could tie my hair in a pony tail because of the bad haircut Bruce gave me. I even tried to get an appointment after I got the cut to fix it up but he kept saying he's busy. And to add more he washed my hair like he would wash a rag. My hair was a frizz ball by the end of the haircut. I would not recommend him. read more

Took a chance and bought the Groupon deal. When I called to book the appointment and the man who answered was short and a little rude. He asked for my name and number and said I would be contacted and immediately hung up. Here's a tip-- don't ever be short on the phone, specially if it's a client... IT'S THE FIRST IMPRESSION AND A REFLECTION OF YOUR BUSINESS. FYI if you use Google maps or yelp for directions it takes you to a shopping center across the street which made it very difficult to find. The person I spoke to on the phone was not very helpful and almost seemed annoyed with me. I had to call back twice before I finally found the place. What killed if for me was that the hairstylist I had, Angela, was COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL!! I'm all for 'loving what you do' but there is a line between having fun and being unprofessional and she definitely crossed it (like ten times!). Not only was she late but she was also completely unprepared. It took her 15 minutes to pull herself together while I sat there and watched. She jokingly says "oh don't worry this is just me every day, there is always someone here checking on me to make sure I'm here" -- probably NOT the best thing to say to a new client. My advice to you would be THEN DON'T BOOK A 10 AM CLIENT. Tell me to come at 10:30 once you have your sh** together! (sorry but there are very few things that piss me off more than someone else wasting my time). The haircut and partial highlights were average at best... there were a couple chunks that were over processed and you could barely see the rest of the highlights. It was nice of her to do a 30 second hair mask but didn't make up for the terrible experience I had. I would have been more disappointed if I was paying full price for the results I had on the highlights but putting it in the context of a "Groupon deal" then I guess I got what I paid for. The worst of it was having to sit in that chair for 2 hours and listen to the hairstylist talk ON AND ON AND ON about herself.... Don't worry I'll spare you the details.. I just have to say that a couple of her comments were QUITE OFFENSIVE. Clearly, I'm not planning on going back but it's not because of my hair.. it's because of the completely unprofessional behavior I witnessed during my appointment. read more

I suppose that's what I get for getting my hair cut with a groupon. Never again. I made my appointment with Angela. Her "roommate" was eating when I walked in and was a little rude when she greeted me. She invited me to sit when Angela walked in. Introductions were made and we got right to it. I had a few pictures of the styles I liked and Angela immediately said I needed extensions and tried the entire appointment to sell me extensions. Maybe to help camouflage the $30 hair hack? I'm not sure but the sales pressure I could have done without. While Angela was doing my consultation she mentioned that I go in the pool too much and began lecturing me on treating my hair better. She told me I had a fungus in my hair. I was so mortified I didn't have the nerve to tell her I haven't been in a swimming pool in years!! She kept repeating that I had a fungus from Chlorine tried to sell meore products, on top of the extensions. I should have walked away then. I should not have let her cut my hair. In the middle of the hair cut, her roommate walked out and Angela began to clean the room. Literally in the middle of my hair cut, she dropped what she was doing, swept the floor, put away products, moved styling standings, cleaned up the coffee bar, almost forgetting I was sitting in the chair in the middle of my hair cut!!! When she finally finished the hair cut, it looked ok when I walked out. I asked for layers and told her I like the beach type waves, so of course she straightened it. Completely straight. It's been 2 weeks since my hair cut and the layers don't blend, they are super choppy and uneven. My side swiped bangs stick out on my left side. Straight out. I mean straight out. By far the worst hair cut, awful experience I've had since I was a kid and went to the haircut store. The Salon itself is extremely cute, clean and the guy cutting hair in the front room seemed very educated and professional. I would say I'll take him next time, but I'm never going back! read more

So I just bought a Groupon to have my hair cut for $23.00, saving me $40ish. I looked at their website before going and it is underdeveloped looking like a generic shell. The pictures of their cuts make me think they are limited to long straight hair or an updo for the prom. I need a haircut for medium length layered and textured hair. I'm worried about their attention to detail and if they even want to do creative haircuts. I turn to Yelp where not much has been said by busy reviewers. I decide the salon is either new, or in Yelps case, no news might be bad news. I'm getting worried for stepping outside of the busy highland salons. Within a few days of my call I had an appointment with Robert Reyes. He's the nicest, soft-spoken adorable gentleman who totally followed my previous haircut (as I asked him to do). He answered my questions and didn't pressure me to buy "products" that I didn't need. I liked him and so far my hair looks good. I'm still a bit concerned with the salon itself. I think it misses the mark for not having a price list, and having a generic website with dead-end links. I'm giving it an A-OK three star rating, and will check in with their Web page in a few weeks. I like Robert and recommend him. I'd just like to see some of his pictures ont he web so I can see what he can do beyond my personal haircut. read more

I absolutely love this salon! They have an awesome location away from the main street. Most other salons i've been to are located on a high traffic street or in an area where there are people walking by constantly...and I know when I have a head full of foil the last thing I want is to be seen by some hot guy walking by. This salon is located on a side street off Poway Rd but far enough away where people aren't walking by constantly and you don't hear the cars driving by. It's actually a pretty peaceful location, you're surrounded by trees and you can hear the birds chirping right outside the window. And best of all...parking is NEVER a problem! The shop has an open floorplan and the hairdressers have plenty of space to work so you don't feel like you're practically rubbing elbows with the person in the chair next to you. Plus there's always music playing in the salon or a concert on the TV which makes it a very pleasant and entertaining atmosphere. And last but not least the hairdressers are a blast! They're all very friendly and experienced. I always leave the shop feeling sexy and confident with my new hairstyle...never have I walked away unhappy. I've been going to Cyndi Jones for as long as I can remember...I highly recommend her but as I said before all of the stylists are great! read more

Yesterday was my first visit to Salon Bruce Stuart. (I did use the $23 Groupon and this was by far the best "beauty" deal I've ever gotten from a social buying site!) Shelisa is friendly, professional, and really knows her craft. She did an excellent job asking questions and executing a long bob. Because the business' website has typos, inactive links, and an incomplete price list, I too was hesitant to contact Salon Bruce Stuart. Also, making the appointment required multiple phone calls. The receptionist was welcoming, despite the fact I had a Groupon. In the end, she was helpful, but not super efficient. Parking was a breeze and the hour at Salon Bruce Stuart was pleasant and easy. read more

Got a groupon deal since my hair lady moved out of state and I was looking for someone new. Kinda Scary doing a groupon deal for hair but what the heck. The price was right. Angela did my cut and highlights and she is amazing!!!!!! I am here to stay. The salon is in an old house and its quaint with a very open floor plan. It's relaxing. I can bring my daughter and this is absolutely priceless. I have been getting blond highlights for 20 years so I know a good highlight job! Angela is amazing and you will not be disappointed!! read more

Cyndi Jones is where its at! If you want an amazing cut and style, look her up! She did my hair for my homecoming and guess who looked damn cute? ME. If you want great quality work done by someone who cares, make sure you stop by Salon Bruce Stuart and get your hair did. (And ask for Cyndi...) read more

I recently had my hair cut from Salon Bruce Stuart and heard of them through Groupon. My appointment was for 2pm but I was told to wait and wasn't called up until 2.30. It was definitely a little frustrating. However, Bruce was very friendly, professional, and well-crafted in his job. I have never had bangs before, but I walked out extremely satisfied and the look really worked with my face. The salon was a little tricky to find and they had to direct me but parking was really easy to find. I will probably be going back when I need my hair cut again! Thanks Bruce! read more

Angela is really unprofessional. I bought a Groupon for 100$ and she tried to make me pay 250$ extra. Who doesn't want to pay triple the advertised price? I refused to get my hair done by her and she literally yelled at me all hysterical. Talk about consumer service. This place is so sketchy. Called Groupon right away and got reimbursed within minutes. I went to another hairdresser instead across the street right in front of Starbucks. Worst hairdresser experience ever. read more

Walked in the place and got greeted by the rude man in hiking boots and cargo shorts ... When I asked how much is a hair cut he looked at me up-n-down .. Then again and said ..: ummmmm 60?.... I felt like to run .. Away ... And I did read more

Today was my first visit to the salon. I am VERY PLEASED with the haircut/style that I received from Bruce. He listened to what I wanted the general style to be and heard what "challenges" I've had with my last haircut from a different salon. Additionally, I appreciated that he gave me his ideas on what would work best for my type of hair. I have really thick, course hair with one side having a "stubborn" wave to it. It is very evident that Bruce really knows how to cut a high quality style. He texturized my hair really well and that is key to my being able to easily style my hair. Most stylists I've gone to are not able to texturize hair effectively. In regards to negative reviews made about the salon building, I didn't get that same feeling. To me, it was an open and bright floor plan. It had lots of windows with the view being of mature eucalyptus trees. The décor of the salon was "eclectic", which I happened to like and actually commented on. I have scheduled my next appointment, as I know that Bruce provided a great service at a reasonable price. Thank you, Bruce. NOTE: I do not have my own yelp account, so I used my husband's account. So ignore the yelp picture, as the picture doesn't match the review comments. read more

Dont buy a Groupon and go here. Took over a month to get an appointment due to no return calls. I finally did get an appointment and when I showed up he was rude and told me to get a refund from groupon. Told me I had to pay an extra $15 just for a cut because my hair was longer and "It would take him an hour to get through all of this." I want someone who actually wants my business and isn't rude about my hair. I spent 15 minutes in my car crying after I left then contacted Groupon to get an exchange. Now I have anxiety about getting my hair cut anywhere in California :( read more

I've been really happy getting my hair cut and colored here. Bruce knows what he's doing. Up to this point in my life, I'd only had my hair cut by my mother, who is also a senior stylist and cosmotology program instructor, but now lives in a different state. While it's tough to pay more than 'free' for a haircut, going to Bruce has made it easier for me to swollow. You get what you pay for, unless you're lucky enough like me to have had 33 years of free hair treatments/cuts. If you want to get a great cut from someone who obviously knows what their doing and is up to date on modern technique and trends, go see Bruce. I can't speak for the other stylists, but personality wise, they all seemed nice and fun to conversate with. When I'm ready to get my hair cut again, i'll be going back here. Promises. read more

In love withe Angela's work. can't say whether Angela is better or her work. Hmmmmm both :) Angela is one of the best person I have come across. On 7 December, 2013 got my hair cut done after long time as I had terrible experience last time 2 years back. This time I am happy and I am flaunting my hair. You are a Gem Angela, Thanks. read more

I have been going to Cyndi Jones for years now to get my hair cut. Even though it is a bit of a drive from my home in La Jolla it is well worth it. Cyndi is very creative and artistic, and she keeps me looking good. And I like the ambience of the new location. Give her a try - you will be glad you did! read more

Hi! I have moved locations my new location is 13359 Poway Rd. Suite no. 124 "Phenix Suite" Poway Rd. / Community cross streets. Look forward to seeing you all soon!! (619) 634-3305 Angela McKinzie read more

Best haircut I've had in years! Immaculate work! Color was exactly what I wanted as well read more

I have been going to Brittany still, months after my first review and I am happier every time I see her. My hair is making a comeback and I could not have done it without her! I am in love with my current hair color and can't wait until next month when I see her again! Absolutely recommend her skills!!! read more

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of having Brittany cut my hair! She is an absolute doll - sweet, attentive, funny and very talented! Awesome customer service, all charm and no product pushing or anything. I went in a little indecisive and unsure of what exactly I was going to do with my hair, but her consult was so helpful and I ended up LOVING my haircut. It's what I've always pictured but never been able to achieve. Went in with boring and straight long hair but came out with adorable layers and bangs! Everything has wonderful volume, shape and gorgeous movement, which is tough with my hair because it is so thick. This is why I've never been a fan of bangs (because they get heavy, lay on my forehead, get dirty faster and drive me insane). But she also razored out some of the weight and now everything is perfect. SO flattering to my face shape!! I also got full lowlights - was thinking of getting full color because I wanted it to be darker but once again Brittany's expertise guided me in the right direction. It has so much dimension and is darker but not flat. I'm so glad I put my hair in her hands! It's been a while since I was able to walk out of a salon with a bit of a strut and a confidence boost. The rest of the salon is pretty spacious and cute even though it looks small and a tiny bit dingy from the outside. There were signs on the building, street, and even going up from the parking lot. I didn't find it difficult to locate. Plenty of parking was available too (score!). Admittedly, this salon was a bit more expensive than I am used to, but I know I got my money's worth. I will have no problem making the 20-25+ minute drive again in the future, as well as paying a little more for the services and tipping as generously as I can on a college student's budget, to this top notch stylist and single-mama! Do yourself a favor and follow suit :) read more

I bought a Living Social and the result is just okay. The hair dresser was Bruce Stuart. I also give 3 stars because he almost puncture my back with the scissors. Twice. That hurts. read more

I decided to give Salon Bruce Stuart a try- what with a good deal from Groupon and only a few miles from where I live. The place is cozy and clean. They have a fireplace and nice reception area. The only negative is they are located upstairs and if I'm not mistaken, not equipped for handicapped customers. The other thing that I was not happy about was that the coupon didn't say to pay extra for gray hair. Since I was already there, I decided to go through with the appointment. I trusted the hairstylist to do a good job and told her how I wanted the cut. She insisted that she knew what was best for my hair and for sure I'd be delighted with the result- well, cut and color later, it didn't impress me. I wanted to say something but I didn't want to cause any trouble so I kept quiet. Maybe I just didn't get the right hairstylist for my hair. But I am not going back. Word of advise- insist on how you want your hair done. Don't rely on what the stylist says is right for you. You know better. read more

I purchased a groupon for the keratin straightening process and Angela was able to take me on a Saturday. She took me right away. She did a great job on the process and was very gentle. It came out well and looks so good. I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting the straightening process done. It is a quaint shop, clean and right at the start of Poway. The only negative was that I had to pay an additional charge for having longer hair which was not specified on the groupon. It should state this when buying the coupon but it was worth it to have straight hair. read more

Best facial in Poway! I just had my facial and it was amazing! Maggie payed attention to everything I said to ensure she was sensitive to my skin. I feel refreshed and rejuvenates and my face feels amazing! I'm a Maggie lifer now. read more

Are these people serious?! The worst experience ever. !! I would give negative stars if possible. Ok let me start by saying no one tells me what to do with my triplets. I made an appointment for Chalice to do a simple updo for a special military event. Prior to making an appointment I for warned the hair dresser that I had three toddlers that HAD to be with me. She reassured me it wouldn't be a problem after I told her they would be strapped into their strollers. My appointment day arrives so I loaded up the kids and headed out to Poway. I got to the salon at the exact time of my appointment and began to unload the kids when chalice walked up and told me there was no room for them..?? But yet be told me two days prior that it wasn't an issue.?? I had to ask my husband to come sit in the cad with the kids which was such an inconvenience Since be is a marine and works full time. My hair was awful. Jewels were hanging out of my bun? Yeah a bun I could have done at home.. by myself ? So I paid and ran out. As I pulled out of the lot I noticed a sign reading "when quality and imagination counts" seriously. Don't waste your money. read more

I saw a deal on living social but, after reading through the reviews and seeing The owner(Bruce's) very unprofessional responses...I'm going to pass. It sounds like you need to get off your high horse and have a bit more courtesy for your PAYING customers. I've worked in customer service for a long time and I would never speak to anyone with such disregard. read more

Yesterday was my first visit to Salon Bruce Stuart, using a Living Social voucher for a cut and partial color. My cut had been feeling more and more frumpy, and I was looking for a moderate change to update my look. Further, I'm newer to the area and had thus far been going to Supercuts, and I was pretty willing to give anyone a chance for a good deal. In short - I went in with a medium-length bob, and Bruce blew me away with a sexy, updated style and a change in my bangs that I would never have come up with on my own. I gave him a couple requirements (keep length in front, go shorter in back), but otherwise was looking for suggestions and advice, and I was pretty open to him doing his thing. And afterward, I can say he definitely has buko experience and knowledge in his craft, and as well as an artistic eye for style. I'm really, really pleased with the results. As far as customer service... (1) I had to leave a message to get an appointment, which I'm not a fan of, but my call was returned the same day. (2) My stylist, Bruce, was ready for me when I arrived - no wait required. (3) Turned out that the coloring I was looking for required highlight AND lowlight color, meaning a longer time waiting for the lowlight color.... which meant his next appointment had to wait 20-30 minutes longer, which I was sorry for, but at the same time pleased he was willing to make sure I got the results I was looking for. With all that said, I will probably be returning for my next cut and color. I'm really, really pleased with the results, and Bruce made some suggestions for the future that I might have to try out. However, I will also have to space my appointments out a bit longer to handle their normal pricing! read more

I enjoyed my first haircut in probably 2 years with Angela. I got a cute layered bob cut and am very happy with it. Will be making another appointment with her:) read more

I decided it was time to spend a little more to get my hair done by an expert. I am very happy with my decision. Bruce really knows what he is doing and is passionate about it. He walked me through why the "bob" I originally wanted would not be a good cut for me because of how much hair I have...I have a lot of hair. I really appreciated him 1) Being up front and honest and 2) taking the time to explain his recommendation. The salon is chic and laid back at the same time. The people are friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend! read more

Reviews looked good so I decided to try the salon. Wasn't real thrilled with the cut, but then I'm growing it out so I guess I need time. Bruce explained what he would do, which I thought was exactly what I wanted. But, I had to go home & play with it. Might give him another chance in a few months after I give my hair a little more growing time! Did not go through Groupon because I felt that looked tacky for a first time customer to bring in a coupon, but I did mention YELP when I scheduled. Bruce gave me the Groupon price which I thought was really nice. read more

Bruce and his assistant Sarah made me look 10 years younger, made me feel like family and gave me the best cut and color I've ever had. I used a groupon because I'm new to San Diego. This was my first visit. When I walked up to the second floor salon, it was like being in a tree house. Beautiful windows overlooking lush trees; a warm and inviting fireplace; and everyone so nice and welcoming. Bruce and Sarah listened carefully to my input about cut and color; then went about selecting the perfect color just for me. They looked at my eyes and my skin tone, they compared color in the salon, even took me outside to make sure the color would be perfect in daylight. After the color, Bruce went about cutting my long, thick, wavy hair explaining why he was cutting it a certain way and the result it would bring. Sarah then styled my hair and took the time to make sure I was happy with everything she did. Rarely does a stylist take the time to fully dry my thick hair - they are usually in a hurry to get to their next client. But Sarah was very patient and caring. Now, I consider the true test of a cut is after I get home. The first time I washed and styled my hair it was every bit as close to the salon result. Wow! I can't wait for my next visit -- and the feeling of walking out of a salon wanting the whole world to see my beautiful healthy hair. read more

Should have looked up salon before purchasing this groupon. What a dump ! Don't even try and use the restroom. Had appointment with Bruce who after 30 years in the business should be a professional but is not . Was delayed with my appointment due to fixing the hair of the person before me took 3 phone calls while doing my hair! Lousy highlights nor even close to the scalp hardlly cut my hair and used NO product in my hair at all. Don't waste your money. read more

I love Eddie!!! He's fun & great at what he does, I found Salon Bruce Stuart through GROUPON a year ago & I've been very pleased with the whole experience. The salon services,the stylists,products & ambiance. I just saw Eddie 2,weeks ago before my Hawaii trip & he did an amazing job on my Aline cut. I'll be going back before Christmas too get it touched up!! I can't wait:) I highly recommend this salon...I'm the type that loves finding then perfect stylist for me & Eddie is it;) read more

OMG!! All I can say is that Cyndi is a genius!!!! My hair is about as thin as kitty hair, and Cyndi put extensions in and I now have super model hair. My hair has NEVER looked so good!! I don't know why I never got these before, I was missing out on 30 years of good hair. The problem is, I think I am addicted. I need to get them redone in about 4 months- I'll keep you posted on the results.... Thank you, thank you, thank you Cyndi for the best hair of my life, I love my extensions. read more

I've been coming here for over 1 yr and my stylist Angela is amazing! She always makes me look gorgeous! The salon is fun with lots of cool art and fun people. Feels like family when I'm here!! read more

Thank you Sarah for doing my highlights so nicely assorted. I love the color you put in and your the best! See yah soon........