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    Hair by Sammy Scissorhands

    5.0 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveHair Salons

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    Sammy is a 10/10 stylist! She always does a detailed consultation and gives me exactly what I'm looking for. The vibes at her station are immaculate and it really feels like talking to an old friend when you get in her chair. I haven't been able to see her in some time since I moved away but I would be back in a heartbeat if I came back to SD.

    Emma S.

    After my previous stylist went on maternity leave, I was left in a lurch. While waiting for a waxing appointment I saw Sammy's card in the lobby and was intrigued. Looked her up on Instagram and scheduled an appt. Today I had my first appointment with Sammy and boy am I happy I found her!!! She is super talented, knowledgeable and extremely nice. We discussed what I wanted and I told her what Sarah my previous stylist did. I asked her if we could zhuzh it up and she delivered beyond my wildest dreams! I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with her

    A YEAR LATER !! :)
    Marissa L.

    I've been seeing Sammy for a year. I went from a complete mess (half blond and half brown picture) walking in to looking completely unrecognizable!! (2nd and 3rd pics) She's a super sweetheart and is willing to work with you! She does all Kinds of vivid colors and haircuts!! This is the stylist you want to go to in San Diego! Check out her Instagram!! :)

    Purple hair!
    Elisa S.

    So glad I found Sammy! I was looking for someone to transform my hair and do something fun. I was always told when I was younger that my hair was too crazy/weak for colors. But thankfully I found Sammy and she took me from dark brown to lavender, to black and blue, and many other beautiful colors. She is amazing at color correction and is super informative about the process. She always knows what to do with my hair and she's open to trying new things. I am so appreciative of Sammy because she knows what she's doing and she's still super humble and down to earth. She's one of a kind! If you're looking to do cool hair, talk to Sammy.

    Cheyenne C.

    The BEST i've ever had! They took away my disgusting COVID roots & made me feel brand new! After they were done, my hair was the softest it's ever been (even after being bleached). It was shiny & sprung back rather than being dull & absolutely lifeless. Sammy was EXTREMELY informative about the best way to go about getting my hair healthy again & how to help it grow! They talked to me throughout the process about every single thing they were doing to my hair & never left me second guessing what was going on. They are extremely passionate about their job & more passionate about the clients responses. They are a MASTER of vivids & does phenomenally with blondes, an absolute jack of all trades & the ONLY person I recommend going to!

    Peekaboo unicorn!
    Jasmine P.

    I've been contemplating vivid hair for over a year trying to find the right hair stylist. I'm so grateful to have been referred to Sammy. She is a hair goddess! I was concerned about the bleaching process, but she explained the process, expectations and aftercare. I showed her a picture of the colors I wanted and she swatched the colors to confirm. She worked her magic and when I saw the finished product it was better than I could have imagined. Now I'm addicted to vivid hair colors. Sammy is talented beyond her years. Definitely make an appointment and you won't be disappointed.

    Grier K.

    While I am definitely not Sammy's most exciting client (natural colour thanks to my job), she always makes me feel like the most important. I grew up exclusively having my hair cut by my mom, so when I moved to San Diego I was so nervous to put my trust, time, and money into a stranger. I can say with absolute confidence that, after trying two or three stylists I didn't love, trusting Sammy was ridiculously easy, and I've now been only seeing her for my hair since 2019. Sammy is incredibly talented, and is constantly challenging herself to learn more and master this craft. She is kind, thoughtful, empathetic, and funny--I can hardly imagine anyone she couldn't make fast friends with or put at ease. Sammy is a true creative, and a truly good human. Plus, her new space is impeccably designed (and such an achievement!), and I can't wait to see what happens next in her career. 100% worth every penny and worth the drive. Thank you, Sammy, for always helping me feel beautiful!

    Lauren M.

    I literally only trust Sammy to do my hair, she's saved me from box dye and damage more times than I can count !! Her color transformations are incredible and she is insanely talented at naturals as well ! Her prices are super reasonable and she always treats me so kindly.

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    i absolutely adore sammy! i only started growing out my hair, but she's known me since my mid-length to long era and styles my hair right every time. there's no doubt in her knowledge of colors, but her cuts aren't to be overlooked either. these past few years, if i'm not doing touch ups at home, i go to her for a whole revamp and i leave her salon feeling amazing. after dyeing my hair red, i don't know if i'm ever going back to black. sammy is my sweet emo queen and a trip to her salon heals some part of my inner child.

    2nd appointment, vivid red color
    Julie G.

    So this was by far the best salon experience I have ever had. Sammy was completely professional and awesome. She knew exactly how to get the vivid red color I asked for. The salon setup was awesome too, with snacks and beverages for her clients. I had a hazelnut coffee last time while we waited for the color to set. She gave me a curling tutorial and was extremely knowledgeable about products and upkeep. And when I say I am OBSESSED with the vivid red results. And the amount of compliments I have gotten in public, omg. I went on vacation right after our first vivid color appointment . Almost every single cashier I interacted with that weekend complimented my hair. A stranger yelled across a busy street to tell me they loved it. It never gets old. I simply cannot get this same result from box color at home. And due to the color care instructions, the natural fade over time has been incredibly minimal 8 weeks later. 12/10, highly recommend.

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    Kayla M.

    Sammy is absolutely the best hairstylist who has ever touched my hair. I found her work on Instagram and was so excited to become her client. I have always had a hard time getting my hair blonde from other stylists, so I wasn't sure if I would be able to go vivid right away (since it needs to be bleached first). Holy moly was I wrong. She's a miracle worker. I went from brunette to the most gorgeous, vibrant vivid colors I could dream of. She gave me detailed instructions for at home care and my color lasts until I'm ready for a root touch up! I can't believe it. She makes my hair beautiful every time. She provides excellent instructions for at home care, and wonderful product recommendations. She really cares about her work. The quality of her work is above any that I've ever seen. She makes me feel so beautiful. I literally get compliments where ever I go and everyone wants to know who does my hair. Not only is she an amazing stylist but she has such a welcoming and nice personality. I love getting my hair done because talking to her feels like talking to a friend. I am so thankful I found her!

    From my bright green to wine Purple

    Sammy never fails to disappoint! Straight up and to the point! Never promises anything but then works magic and gets it done!! Got me green, purple, silver, split dye. You name it, sammy is an amazing colorist and truly knows everything about the craft!!!! Amazing and easy to talk to! Truly one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I will never have another stylist ever again, Sammy is my forever!

    Mermaid hair!

    I have been coming to see Sammy for a couple years now and without a doubt will never let anyone else touch my hair again! She is the only person I have been to that knows how to cut curly hair the right way! She has taken me from like 5 different box dyes to rainbow hair! As many treatments as I have had done with her my hair has never felt dead- if anything it has more volume and is softer than ever! I swear up and down by her, Sammy you're amazing!

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    she is a hair genius!! I usually just tell her to do whatever she wants, and I've never been disappointed!!

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    I found her work on Instagram and was so excited to become her client.

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    Thanks Sam! I love it. Feeling like Anne Hathaway…read more Really quaint atmosphere, kind, gentle service, efficient & affordable prices = one happy customer.

    If you're looking for a trendy or modern short haircut or a professional hair color, I would not…read morerecommend going to this salon. I made the mistake of going here and ended up paying three times the amount of money to have my hair color corrected after Sam turned it a red orange color when I told him beforehand that my only fear was ending up with red/orange hair. He assured me it would not. Not only that but the haircut was totally uneven and way shorter than I wanted. It had to be recut to even it all out. This can be devastating for a haircut that is already extremely short. Now I have to wear a scarf or a hat until my hair gets longer. Probably around six months. The worst experience of my life. I thought because he had great reviews he must be pretty good but after my hair was ruined I looked further for more reviews. If you look hard enough and deep enough you will find all of the terrible reviews. For some reason people are able to hide these which is a bad thing for people like myself that look for reviews before going to a new salon. I dont understand how he could have so many 5 stars reviews after what he did to my hair. Are they really all real reviews? Seriously, this is so deceiving and it's unfair to people that rely on honest reviews to decide where to go for hair needs. Sam is a very nice man until it comes time to take responsibility for ruining your hair. Then he's not so nice.

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