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

The worst experience ever! Came in to get my roots done as a blond and left as a dark brunette! After reading so many good reviews I thought Cha would be a great choice... I told him several times I do not like dark roots and rather be on the lighter side...still came out extremely dark! Reached out to him saying how upsetting it is, was promised that he would get back to me... a week later still waiting for that call back that obviously is not going to happen! Terrible customer service and no knowledge as a colorist! read more

Cha does it all. Excellent cut and and great vibe. If you're ever in the area and need a cut, I highly recommend that you plan on stopping by to see Cha. read more

Love, love, this salon, everyone is so friendly and professional! I saw several stylists here over the years and more recently Kylie and Jackie impressed me with their customer service, and I love my new hair color! The owner (Cha) is very talented with hair (a true magician!) and an inspiration for all the stylists with his relaxed and fun attitude! The front desk staff are also great and super accommodating. read more

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! read more

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I went to Cha because he is supposed to be the expert at short hair. He did exactly what I wanted the first time, and I was pleased so went back. I let his cut it his way the 2nd time, BIG mistake. It has been one of the worst haircuts I've ever had. It looks bad, is unmanageable, and will be a very long time before it will grow out enough to get a decent cut . I did return for a bangs trim and told him I was not loving it. He wanted me to be happy so quickly re-cut it. I appreciated that, but my hair was so uneven it really didn't help, and now is so short it will be a year before I can do something g different. $100 is a lot to pay to have your hair butchered read more

First time here. I'm 6 months out of chemo with some hair saved by cold capping and new hair growth. Kylee had a last minute cancelation and I was the lucky one to get the spot. I showed her photos and she was great with listening to my needs. I can't tell you how happy I am with the entire experience and the outcome! I feel a little more like me! read more

Kylee did a beautiful job creating soft highlights. Salon is clean with a welcoming vibe. Nick was also very kind and helpful when scheduling my appointment. Thank you! read more

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! read more

Sanctuary Salon by Cha - 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. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Recently moved to the area & feel blessed to experience the excellent care I received with Cha . He is an expert colorist and stylist. The Salon was welcoming ,unpretentious yet professional. I look forward to being a regular client at this perfect location in my neighborhood. read more

Great hair cut and color. I highly recommended this salon! Cha himself cut and colored my hair - he has so much experience - He spent years in LA working with all kinds of masters. HE is the master !! SJC/Dana point / Laguna Beach is lucky to have him! Great vibe and Easy parking too! read more

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!

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.

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 read more

Sanctuary Salon by Cha - My makeup I did myself a week before.. my everyday makeup no false lashes or anything - Hair Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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+ read more

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Cha is amazing. A magician. And a really decent human being too. Although I had to say goodbye to 4 inches of C-19 hair, it was well worth it for how much bouncier and shinier my hair looks now. Cha's whole low key vibe was exactly what I was looking for in a hair salon. read more

I have been going to Cha for years and he is not only a great, experienced, well trained hair stylist, he really values his clients, providing great customer service, doing whatever it takes to make sure his clients are happy. read more

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. read more

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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 :) read more

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I was looking to get my hair trimmed on a Saturday evening and found Sanctuary was nearby. I made an appointment 30 minutes in advance and had a wonderful experience with my stylist, Garrett. Garrett was friendly, easy-going, and accommodating. He carefully listened to my requests and took the time to tailor my pixie cut to my hair type. I trust his sense of artistry and would love to come back for another trim! read more

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This place was awesome! I was visiting the area over the summer for a friends wedding and due to my work schedule I was going to get into town only an hour before the wedding. I had an appointment at another hair salon and the day before they called and cancelled my appointment, they wouldn't give me any more explanation other than they no longer had anyone who could help me. I called here and they fit me in for a wash and blow dry after hearing my situation! When I got there, there was only two girls left in the salon.... they were closing early for an event for one of their coworkers. It made me even more grateful that they stayed a little late to help me. Both of the girls were so incredibly nice and welcoming! If I lived in the area I would start going there for my hair care! read more

Sanctuary salon is seriously the BEST!!! Cha, the owner, has been my stylist for over 10 years and every color and haircut has come out consistently perfect. He happens to also be one of the kindest people I know (and vaccinated too). Through this pandemic he has taken all proper protocols and maintained a safe environment for staff and clients. Highly recommend!! read more

I had a very expensive process done at this salon. The process did not take to my hair. I called the hairstylist no less than 7 times. She never called back. Only when I threatened to come down to the salon to stand by her station did she return my call. She agreed to redo the process. When I arrived to have my hair retreated, she arrived in a sports bra and yoga pants. Hardly professional. She sat me in her chair and asked me "what do I want". I explained (again) that I wanted my hair redone. She told me that she would redo my hair but that the process wasn't going to work. I sat there thinking "why didn't you tell me that the first time before I dropped $300?". Because of her response, I asked for my money to be refunded. Throughout the refund process, I got to hear her complain to me about how I WAS IN THE WRONG. Seriously? Poor service. Then, she blamed me for wasting 3 hours of her time. I'm not sure where 3 hours came from. She only spent an hour and a half doing my hair. Later, I asked for the owner to call me. It's been 2 weeks. He's never called me back. I called the highest ranking salon in Newport to speak with 3 specialists who work with this process. Each of them has performed the process on my before and it's worked perfectly each time. I asked if what this stylist was telling me was true. They laughed and said no. Instead, they said, she did not do the process correctly. Poor service, poor management, poor ownership. This salon is a joke. read more

Best Hair Cut ever by Cha! Consistent and precise every time. Just got another compliment on my style today. read more

I love my haircut! Kylee is a talented stylist and very accommodating. She listens to what the customer wants and gives honest input. Thank you so much Kylee!! read more

Stacey Rowell does a fabulous job everytime and is always willing to try something new. She has done everything from color; conditioning treatment; trims; bangs; to full-on edgier cuts. She asks questions, doesn't just blaze ahead and cut your hair without making sure it's what you want. And she gets excited when you really let her be creative - always does a great job regardless. Plus, her laugh is infectious. read more

Have been coming here for almost a year now. Moved to San Clemente about 4 years ago, have been salon hopping ever since trying to find a stylist that I like. Crazy since I've traveled up to 30 minutes to get a haircut, when Sanctuary is just 2 minutes from my home and my office. Dane is awesome. All 3 of my kids come and see him now. My wife is super super picky about who she let's cut our kids hair. She's been stylist hopping more than I have. Finally we found someone who does an incredible job every time. I recently had a business trip to SF and was unable to get in to Dane before I left. I visited a salon downtown in SF that had really high reviews on yelp. I ended up paying $100 for one of their senior stylists... came out wishing that I had made time to see Dane before I left. GO see him! read more

If you want a great haircut look no further. Jackie is an absolutely talented, wonderful and caring hair stylist. She listened and suggested what's best for my hair. She made my day. read more

I moved to San Clemente from New York, & I was extremely worried about finding a hair stylist that compared to my previous one. I gave this salon a try, & I was COMPLETELY blown away by Garrett! I cannot possibly sing his praises to the extent he deserves. My hair has never looked better. People stop me on the street & ask who does my cut & color. Do yourself a favor & book an appointment with Garrett... read more

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

Jarrod is Legendary!! I was staggering when I got up. He breaks down everything, theres no surprises with your hair or charges. I love him!! I will NEVER EVER GO TO ANY ONE ELSE!! The man has a plan for your hair.. Like who does that?? I have never met anyone with a passion and profound talent for this remarkable thing called hair.. Hair--Destiny-- Jarrod Just stop reading & Go read more

I have had Jackie as my stylist for the past few years and every single appointment with her has resulted in my hair being the best it can be! She is great at layering and an expert and balayage and I would recommend to have her as your stylist because of her work ethic and care when it comes to your hair, thank you Jackie! read more

I was lucky enough to nab a great coupon to this place. I figured even though it was kind of a hike, it would be worth it for the discount. I was right! It's not the most glamorous of settings, inside or out, but that side this place is fabulous. I had my hair deep conditioned, then cut and styled by Casey. She did a great job of sussing out what I actually wanted, and then took the time to make sure everything came together perfectly at the end. My fair feels soft, light and healthy. I'll definitely be going back, coupon or not! read more

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

Add me to the list of delighted clients please! I had a haircut with Meredith and a Brazilian blowout with Cha. Aside from the fact that time passed so quickly because they were both so fun to speak with, my hair came out FABULOUS! I'm a very tough cookie to please when it comes to my hair. It's naturally dry, extremely curly and prone to tons of split ends if not taken care of. I am very particular with how I treat it and who I let treat it. Both Cha and Meredith were beyond capable of working with my hair type and I am so very pleased with my results! I will most definitely come back. Meredith was also super sweet to offer me a military discount because my boyfriend is a Marine AND a complimentary blow out for another time since I was going to work out afterwards. Both meant a lot to me, she definitely went above and beyond great service. read more

Jarrod has given me the BEST color every time I've gone to him. He's never steered me wrong with a recommendation and I know that even if I walked in and said, "do whatever you want", I would still be blown away by his talent. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has become hooked on his skills and planning to follow him to the Daniel Michael Salon (beautiful location, btw). read more

Cha is amazing, been going to him for over 15yrs now. As a designer I appreciate the art and creativity that it takes and Cha takes it seriously and does an amazing job. read more

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Today was my first visit to the salon to see Missy who had come highly recommended. Missy definitely passed my expectations. You know when you get referred and you expect something and get the total opposite. That was not the case. Missy looked at my hair and right away knew what to do to fix what my last hair dresser had done. I went in for highlights and a cut and to say the least i am very pleased. We had a great conversation and she just made me feel very comfortable. Needless to say I will be back. Thank you Missy -Terese read more

A BIG, BIG, BIG Thank you to Cha, Owner of Sanctuary Salon, for making my hair look Sensational. I moved out to San Clemente 18 months ago and had continued to go back to my Stylist in San Francisco. After hearing GREAT things about Cha, I decided to have him cut & color my hair ( I have A LOT of hair). He did an Amazing Cut, Color & Style. LOVE IT! Thank you CHA CHA! I would definitely recommend Sanctuary Salon by Cha to anyone read more

My hairdresser Kacey just moved to Sanctuary. Kacey is awesome. I have been going to her for years because she always does a great job with color and she cuts my hair in a way that makes it behave. I especially love the fact that she likes to do something new each time as well. The salon is beautiful, everyone is friendly and willing to help you as soon as you walk in. Hair washing sinks are awesome as well and the wine is always a welcome amenity. read more