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Sanctuary Salon by Cha

4.7 (116 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Khileo T.

I have been searching for a stylist who understands Asian hair for over 15 years. Bingo! Cha cut and styled my hair last night and since (thanks to COVID ) I couldn't go anywhere to show it off, I headed home, ran 5 miles and went to sleep. This morning I turned up to work with a relatively flattened, bed-head version of my salon cut. EVERY SINGLE PERSON (6 so far) who has come into the office thus far has complimented my tresses. Without prompting. I absolutely loved my entire experience at Cha s salon. He s nice, fun, funny, and runs his salon with adherence to local and state safety guidelines with regards to Covid. What a little south county gem!

Lexi does both of our hair. This is how long my hair was (the color was grown out but still looked awesome) before. Chopped it.
Sarah S.

Review for Lexi: Lexi has been doing my hair now for at least three years and she's AMAZING! I used to never get my hair cut because I would spend money and then end up not liking my cut or color. I'm bad at making appointments. Enter Lexi. I'm sure she did my hair because I walked into the salon without an appointment and she was available. She fixed a way over priced color job that was botched at another salon and gave me the haircut I asked for. Since then I've been going to her for everything from a trim (boyfriend too) to an extreme cut and color total makeover. She does great blonde color jobs and the best part is that the pricing is beyond reasonable. She's young but experienced and loves her job. Go see her. She's a blast!

My makeup I did myself a week before.. my everyday makeup no false lashes or anything
Lisa P.

Went to this salon for a trial run for my makeup for my wedding, they were recommended by my venue I looked pale and dead.. I'll post a picture of my every day makeup and what she did, nice girl just very bad at makeup

First time clients! It pays to yelp* - Big Aloha!
Darrell P.

If you're used to pretentious & uppity attitudes from businesses, you're really going to hate this place!... 'Because Sanctuary Salon, has none of that! Store Front - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente#8N6noaP9eocuBOHcnSsvUg Lots of natural lighting, clean & spacious. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente#A6AVOHwWjk_jrjoFEFBNMA By no stretch of the imagination am I a "hair snob" or fanatic... Normally, you'd find me at the neighborhood barber... Joe's Barber Shop - http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barber-shop-laguna-niguel "Yeh Joe, the usual, number three on the sides & blocked off in the back." Done. But I definitely know when like a haircut or could care less about it... 'Never been overly upset about a "bad one," it's hair... It'll grow back. There are a lot bigger things to worry about like, "I wonder if COSTCO has strawberries in stock..." My point exactly, petty. Before I started letting my "do," do its own thing... 'Like just grow & grow, & grow... You'd find me at Joe's Barber Shop. ('Been about three months since my last haircut.) However, since I've been letting my hair grow, figured it was going to need a bit more styling & finessing. Imagine Robin Williams from "Jumanji" - "In the jungle, you must wait 'til the dice read five or eight." ('But hapa.) Over the last couple of years, I have been leisurely looking for a solid, reliable place that can do a great job... 'Fair to good, you can find just about anywhere. I was looking for "great." I have been to a handful of different shops in the South OC Area aaaa'nd for the most part, okay. 'As my insomnia kicked in @ 3am, I decided to do another yelp* search: "men's haircut, best, current location" A few shops came up & then I saw "Sanctuary Salon by Cha." Hmmm, thirty five reviews, five stars?... Okay, lets give this place a try! 'Called later that afternoon after they opened, set up a 1pm appointment for the following day. I was greeted by Tiffany who checked me in & offered me a drink. So far, business as usual that one might find at salons in the general area. BTW, I had a coffee... Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente#Ai_IeNOIvmcv6SnXbBYYIw I sat down w/Richard, aka "Cha" and for the first 10 minutes discussed what I was doing & wanted. (PS - I really wasn't sure what I was doing. Like I wrote previously, I was letting my "do," do it's things... 'And now it was out-of-control.) Cha: So, do you want to keep the mullet-looking thing you've got going on?... Me: Please... (struggling) You must help me... Hey, I have nothing against a great, flashback mullet! It's s fine if you never plan on venturing outside the trailer park or bayou. My hair was heavy, thick & bulky... ('Much like my @ss.) When you throw on a hat to hide "crazy" hair AND the hat needs help? Yeh, it's time. I would just like to be able to run my hand through my hair without chipping a nail. Bottomline: Great. yelp* "New Client" Check in offer - 20% off! 'Or ask if they have any New Client Specials. It pays to yelp*! Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente?select=IiWOBY4JdZPwYluHP3cuvg#KTRwI7uO01GSzj1uMiS-og Total w/tip & promo: $52 Prices - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente?select=PG1RBAQJ2PK6ogTcox27Vw#PG1RBAQJ2PK6ogTcox27Vw Afterward, Cha gave me some Styling 101 lessons to my new haircut. I ended up purchasing a bottle of Bumble & bumble. - Bb. texture: hair(un)dressing creme ($31) Bb. texture - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente?select=IiWOBY4JdZPwYluHP3cuvg#IiWOBY4JdZPwYluHP3cuvg I never heard of Bumble & bumble., nor seen it on my store's shelf next to the $2 can of Aqua Net... So, I looked them up. Bumble & bumble. (An Estée Lauder company) Official website: http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/index.tmpl Overall, a bit pricy for my coupon cutting, Ziploc reusing, leftover eating, "are you going to eat that?," matinee sneaking, self BUT I think I've found THE place - Sanctuary by Cha. Mahalo nui Cha & Tiffany! 'Definitely returning for my next haircut. Cha & Tiffany - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sanctuary-salon-by-cha-san-clemente?select=IiWOBY4JdZPwYluHP3cuvg#GEZpfw7spmFsDqGqObPDKg - Big Aloha Food/"Beverage": 3 (Coffee) Ambiance: 4 Service: 5+ Value: 5+

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Riley S.

I was visiting California and had some time to kill before a party and was lucky enough to get in with Lexie! She did a Balayage, hair trim and styled it into beach waves. My hair had some copper tone to it so she wasn't sure how light she'd be able to get it for the first treatment but it turned out amazing! I loved it so much and got so many compliments. I got really lucky that I got in with Lexie in such short notice. The salon and all the girls were so nice and great prices too! Next time I'm in Cali I'll def see her again.

Katie M.

First off, Lexi is amazing! I came in upset with a really botched long bob from a different stylist, and expected to leave with something manageable and not horrible. I was OK with going shorter if thats what needed to be done to fix the disaster that I came in with. What I got from Lexi was something so much more......something super cute that I absolutely love! I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone else. Her cuts are incredibly precise and blend seamlessly. I included a before and after photo so people could see how well she blended my hair to account for the bad layers that were put in prior. Thank you so much Lexi, I will definitely be seeing you again for touch ups :)

So happy with my trim! Thanks Garret!

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2 years ago

Super nice people! My cut came out alright, but I don't mind the adventure! Would totally come back again!!

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4 years ago

Great hair salon! The salon is clean and overall very nice. I got a great hair cut and color by Kylie. I will be going back.

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5 years ago

Thank you Cha and Nick, great experience! New cut, new highlights, and "my new salon"! You really should come down and check this place out!

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Best place ever. Good haircut in Talega. Thank you for your service Really friendly place. Thank you for everything

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Andrea is amazing!! The best color and cut I've ever had, I drive from Carlsbad just to see Andrea.

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