Breasha is the best nail artist around. Does custom designs and everything. Love her!

After a phone call to the salon owner Portia has had a change of heart. She refunded my money and stated she would like the opportunity to make things right so that I am happy with my new hair style. read more

Elaina Owens! Shes truly the best of the best! I go to her for my eyebrows and facials. I have acne so everytime I get my facial acne done I see results! Thanks to her! She's so sweet so caring and always is so professional. Also my eyebrows, I'm sooooo picky but she always knows what I want and how to make me feel sooooo beautiful. read more

KYLEE BALLEW is so amazing at what she does. I really love that she not only does a great job but makes sure that you love it. For the best result come in with a picture or idea of what you want. If you dont like it, DONT BE AFRAID to let her know so she can fix it. She appreciates your input. Shes absolutely amazing make sure to try her out you wont be dissappointed!! read more

Shear Illusions - So I just want to say KYLEE BALLEW IS THE GIRL TO GO TO. - Skin Care Near Me - La Mesa, California

Elaina Owen has been doing my brows for years. She is a master! She's super friendly and very personably. I've followed her from the El Cajon area (she's new to the salon), well worth the extra miles. read more

Rhonda is the best colorist I have ever been to. She actually took time to give great advice based on her 30+ years in the field. Sometimes it takes a few steps to get to your desired color. My last colorist gave me color and highlights instantly, and it turned out very brassy. Listening to Rhonda today, I stayed with just a root color, and it looks amazing! I am so happy my friend introduced me to her. She knows her field!!! Thank you Rhonda! read more

I've been coming to Portia for over two years and she does a fantastic job on my hair. I've recommended her to my friends and they love her too. read more

Portia was AMAZING! Not only was she fun to be around but my hair turned out great. She knew what she was doing and explained everything to me. I recently changed stylist and was a little nervous but she made me feel very comfortable and i am so glad thay i went to her. I will continue to come back! read more

Michelle has been doing my nails almost a year now and they always look fantastic. I always get compliments on them.

This review is for Aarin who does the waxing at Shear Illusions. She is professional and fabulous!!!! I know that she will accommodate my schedule and she does a great job! read more

I have been going to this salon for 15 years now. I get my nails done by Michelle and she is fantastic. She did my acrylics (pink and whites) for 12 years. When I wanted a change, she recommended the Shellac. I love the product and I love Michelle. She is extremely professional and takes pride in her work. I love the time and conversations I get to spend with her. My nails always look great and if I ever have a problem with chipping (which I rarely don't) she fixes it quickly. I can't say enough about her and the salon. I also get my hair done by Emily. She does a great job with my highlights, color, and cut. The salon is clean and I always get phone call reminders or texts of my upcoming appts. read more

I love this place! Everyone is so kind - from the owner, stylists, to receptionist! I see Maggie for haircut/style/color. She is amazing with her work and knows her colors! She is professional, caring, and flexible. I also see Tiffany for brazilian wax. She is the BEST and FASTEST brazilian wax there is! I used to get wax from a native Brazilian, although she was good, Tiffany BY FAR is more skilled in the art! I love Maggie & Tiffany. I recommend them both very highly. read more

I've been in San Diego for 9 years and have spent a LOT of time looking for a great hairstylist and I found one here at Shear Illusions. I think the people here are talented and know what they are doing. . .truly love what they do. Prices are also very good! From reception to hair stylist, I will remain a repeat customer for sure! read more

Maggie has been cutting my hair for over a year. I have very fine hair, and she really knows how to cut it so that it has body. She pays a lot of attention to making sure the cut is perfect, and that I am happy with it. The salon has a modern decor and is always super clean. Everyone there is friendly and really make me feel welcome. read more

I've used Portia for my hair for years. I always get complienments on my hair especially the highlights. She wants to try and help people have the best hair look possible - it is important to her that customers learn about the process. It is all about good communication. She tries really hard. L.D. read more

Renee gave me the best all-natural facial!!! Wowzers!!!! She exfoliated, extracted, steamed, massaged.... amazing!!!! I feel like I have a new face! Not only is she wonderful at facials, her personality is so warm, kind, and sweet! She makes you feel right at home! Thank you Renée for making me feel so beautiful! I will be back!! And I have to tell my friends about you! read more

My first visit was 6/15/2013. I had my hair appointment with Rhonda for a haircut and peekaboo highlights. I LOVE the professionalism and great attitude she had! The entire staff and environment was very welcoming. As I waited for my appointment, I noticed in the waiting room, another stylist had just finished with a client and was sitting down with the guests discussing how to take care of her new hair with suggestions and the products they sold. It was an overall great experience, definitely coming back again! read more

Went here and got my nails done by Breasha. She did an amazing job with my custom 4th of july nails, she was so creative and took her time to make me feel comfortable because I don't get my nails done very often. Loved the friendly atmosphere of the salon and I will definitely be back again. read more

Shear Illusions - Nails by Breasha - Skin Care Near Me - La Mesa, California

Since starting with Rita 24 years ago, and being a regular for ten, I moved away 14 years ago. Yet, every time I go back to San Diego, I book an appointment with Rita. I'm not into fashion or trendy or anything like that. I just know that I just have to sit my butt in the chair, and I will walk out with a damn good haircut every time. After all this time, I don't even bother looking in the mirror, which may not be the best compliment to a stylist (or maybe it is) after all the work they go to. read more

I drive by Shear Illusions frequently and so I thought I would give it a try, bad idea. I called to see if there were any available appointments on a Friday afternoon in June to get my hair washed and styled for an event I was attending that evening. I told the receptionist those were my intentions and then she asked me who I wanted to schedule an appointment with, when I said I was a new client and wanted to try the salon she proceeded to lecture me about how each stylist has there own clientele and she now has to go through each of their books to see if anyone has an available opening (so sorry I made you work...). She found me an opening with a women named, Dahlia. I arrived at my appointment and the receptionist went back and told Dahlia that I was here. When she came up to the front area Dahlia asked the receptionist, while I was standing right in front of her, "What's her name, again?" And I was the only one in the lobby! Worst of all, she did my hair like we were in the 90's. She would twist a small piece of hair and then wrap it around the curling iron, I looked like I had dreads. I said I liked the normal way of curling hair but she ignored me and did the back the way she wanted to do it. Basically, my hair looked like a mess and had to go home and fix it myself-waste of money. My favorite part of the afternoon was when she proceeded to tell me that "the inventor of Levi's-Strauss" had assaulted a hotel maid in NYC. I had to politely correct her that she was referring to the chief of the IMF, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. I was embarrassed for her! Never going back, worst salon experience, ever! read more

I have been visiting Shear Illusions for over a year now as I go there due to Elaina Owen, the bestest waxer! Elaina always does such a great job with my waxing needs. She is super easy to talk to and I always look forward to my appointments! I really appreciate her hard work!! read more

Portia!! My lifesaver! For those bad reviews, all I can say is they must be rival jealous hair salons be use I have lived here for 5 years and was yet to find someone who did a great job on my hair until I met PORTIA! SO.. I showed up with trashed hair from a horrible color job at Dulcinea in normal heughts. My hair was GREEN. I was near tears and just wanted it not green anymore but do scared to go to yet another hair dresser. Well I found portia bc a coworker at work who had beautiful hair uses her. So what did I have to lose? Only green hair! Not only did she make the color go away she made my hair better than its been in years. Not joking! Gave me the haircut I needed without cutting off too much ( my biggest fear!) She added dimension and talked to me about how to help keep my hair healthy all with no pressure and amazing problem solving skills. AGAIN, MY HAIR WAS GREEN from platinum blonde. ( do not go to dulcinea!) Yes she used saran wrap- it's better for the process and worked great! I have gone to 10 hair dressers in 5 years to find someone I like and I will only be coming to portia? Don't believe me, message me anytime with questions! THANK U PORTIA! read more

Today was my first time going to Rhonda and she literally blew all my expectations out of the water!! I'm a naturally dark brunette, have been red for a few years now, so I know all the upkeep that comes with it. Lately, I have felt that my other stylist wasn't doing what I wanted. After getting in touch with Rhonda, instead of telling me right away what she wanted to do with my hair she actually took the time to think about it and what to do. When I sat in the chair today I was expecting a more vibrant red. What I got was a vast variety of red that didn't wash me out, but complimented my skin and added magnitude. Not only did she give me tips to have my color last longer, but she explained the right products for my hair without getting overwhelming. I'm so grateful for all of her help and I will never let anyone else touch my hair. You're amazing Rhonda! read more

I saw Madonna for a shellac manicure, she did a great job & was nice to chat to. Great attention to detail & the shellac is holding up really well! read more

I have been getting my pink & whites done with Madonna for over 15 years. I was referred to Madonna because she is a perfectionist and uses that quality on my nails every single visit. I look forward to all my visits and my nails always receive lots of compliments. The shop is always upbeat and professional with plenty of parking. Thanks Madonna. read more

I first went to Portia several years ago on a Groupon for cut and highlighting....she was a bit late and went overboard to make sure I was happy when I left.. The cut and color? THE BEST I've ever had, very flattering and easy to care for. I got lots of compliments on both cut and color. I recently decided to let my hair grow out and let a year go by ithour a cut. But it grew out so beautifully and kept the shape that I never had a problem with it. Went back yesterday for an 'update' to the old cut and am so happy with how it turned out. I have been offered product to buy (and have done so once or twice but never felt pressure. I am completely satisfied with Portia and have recommended her to my friends. read more

Love the atmosphere. They have really good lighting so you can see what everything looks like in daylight. My hair stylist Emily Merk is the best! I don't trust my hair to anyone but her! I've been going there for 3 years and I won't go anywhere else. read more

Shear Illusions is great! Clean, organized, and inviting. The BEST thing about the place though is ELAINA OWEN, the esthetician. Elaina is the best "waxer" I have ever been to. I will literally deal with caterpillar brows until I can get into to see her. read more

I really like this salon. I'm a newer client of Gina' and she's fantastic! I had been going to the same person for 19 years and my look was getting old. At 44 i still want to look good and Gina really updated my hair and did an outstanding job with my color (blonde) just the right shade and highlights to it now. The salon itself it clean and and comfortable. I highly recomend. As for the other reviews of the receptionist i fortunately haven't had any trouble with making appointments. read more

Followed my stylist, Portia, from her previous salon. The atmosphere in this salon far surpasses that of the old place. The girls at the front desk are great! Portia is the best in town! You can't go wrong here. read more

I have been going to Dahlia for years. She always does a fantastic job with coloring and cutting my hair. I have had everything from short to long, highlighted, mixed colors, and she always does a fantastic job! The receptionist is great, and the rest of the stylists are very friendly as well. I highly recommend Dahlia and Shear Illusions! read more

love going to Portia. She may seem a little tough but its all out of love. She not only styles your hair but gives great tips on how to take care of your cut . When i do want a dramatic cut i go to her.You wont regret it read more

I moved to San Diego from DC almost two years ago. I found Tarah at a Salon real close to my work but when they told me she was not there; I found her on facebook and travel from Rancho Bernardo to La Mesa to get my hair done. Even though RB was so much closer I would rather someone that is familiar with my hair continue to do it. It is worth the drive and Tarah always does my highlights/low lights to perfection. If I get too picky and need it to be highlighted a little more, she does it with no complaint and I don't feel as though she is going to be annoyed. Like the other reviewer said, Tarah LISTENS to what I want and she does my hair to my satisfaction every single time. I have recommended her to many of my friends. read more

Michelle is the best manicurist! I have always been impressed by how much care she takes to make sure my nails are "perfect". She has a great new product called Shelac... It is so much faster, and lasts a very long time! She can do color or pink and white! I love my nails and highly recommend her to do your nails.... You will be so happy you treated yourself! read more

Michelle did a wonderful job with Shellac on my nails. I rarely take the time for a manicure and I wanted something that would last more than a couple of days. Michelle took time to answer my questions about Shellac and, with an incredibly steady hand, applied the french tips I requested with almost no clean up around the edges. Michelle guarantees her work for two weeks, but I'm not anticipating any problems. Shear Illusions is easy to find and has plenty of parking. I'll definitely return to Michelle for my manis and pedis. read more

I have been seeing Darla for monthly massage therapy for over 5years. I love how she watches me walk into her treatment room and asks me if my back, leg (fill in the blank) hurts by the way I walk I leave there feeling refreshed! read more

I have been a client for just a few months. After many disappointments at nail salons in Mission Valley and La Mesa, I found Breasha here. I went online to find a nail tech that was certified and experienced in doing CND shellac, and using that product instead of cheap substitutes. I am so satisfied with my manicures and pedicures as well. Breasha is very professional, and a nail artist and will really work to make your experience with her a rewarding and pleasant one. Give her a try! read more

I absolutely love my hair dresser and the person who does my brows but they get only an A-OK because the owner has removed amenities she previously offered: there is no longer wi-fi and only one type of regular coffee (no decaf option) when she used to stock multiple flavors of coffee and decaffeinated coffee. read more

I adore Elaina (esthetician) at Shear Illusions! I have been getting facials and my brows waxed by her for several years. I struggle with cystic acne and her facials seriously help my skin look it's best. I always get the 1.5 hour pumpkin facial and it is worth every penny. I also have crazy eyebrows; one is normal and the other is a fan brow. She makes them look so even! Elaina has a super calming room and her little massages between product application during the facials are the best. I highly recommend her for your facial and waxing needs! read more

Madonna Sisk at Shear Illusions is BY FAR the best nail tech I have ever trusted my fingers and toes with! I've worn acrylic nails since age 16 ( I'm over 40 these days!) and I have "tried 'em all" when it comes to nail care salons. Madonna takes time with her clients, does a PERFECT job EVERY TIME and has the cutest, private , just-for-nails salon suite ever - no noise of hairdryers or chatter from near-by stations to interupt the one-on-one care that Madonna lavishes on her clients. I am SO THANKFUL that I stopped by, picked up her card and booked an appointment. read more