Tasha's shop always looked too pricey for my wallet. Then, I learned she took care of a mutual friend. Well, shortly after that, I became a weekly customer. As my hair thins in the front, she camouflages it and keeps me stylish for a week at a time. Sometimes, when I go in, it looks like I should be leaving the style lasts all week long. She takes care of my brows and occasional stray hairs. Besides that, I just love the atmosphere 5 blocks from my home. The area has several shops for just daily living. I can't imagine it could be any more handy and affordable, as well. THANK YOU TASHA! read more

Jeanette just recently moved to Tasha's Studio in Mission Hills but I've know her for several years at another salon in Hillcrest. She recently gave me a hair condition treatment and a good cut - which boy I needed it. My hair feels awwwwwesome after her giving me some good TLC on Friday. If you're looking for a good quality cut at an affordable price - she's your gal. read more

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I had been going to Tamara for about 6 years, and recently stopped. She does a fantastic job on curly hair (please ignore my photo - that is NOT a Tamara hair-style!). I always loved the cuts, and her coloring is right and lasts a decent amount of time (certainly a lot longer than when I color my hair myself). She spends a VERY long time on each client, so be prepared to pay a little more because of the time she puts in. The time she puts in, though, is about her perfectionism, and she'll be the first to tell you that. But what it means is that I would spend sometimes 2 hours in her chair for a cut and color. Too much time for me. I finally started breaking out my cut and color into separate appointments so that I could get out of there in less time - I just don't have that much time or patience to spend in a salon chair! Tamara has set some pretty strong boundaries around what she'll do and when she'll work, though, and so to be her client you need to be willing to adapt to her business style. I needed a hairstylist for my wedding, and she wasn't willing to work in the morning when I needed her to (even with the expectation that I would have to go to her). Plus, she made it pretty clear she was not a fan of doing "wedding hair." She's not the only hairstylist like that, I learned - I ended up having to go on a 3-month journey to find someone who would style curly hair for a wedding. This is not to say she wasn't polite about it. I could tell she didn't want to say no, but I could also tell she was VERY relieved when I told her I'd find someone else. But afterward I thought about it, and here's the thing - she'd been my hairstylist, and me her loyal customer, for 6 years. I wasn't asking for an updo or anything outrageous. And I was going to come to her. So when I found a stylist who would do my "wedding hair" -- and had to spend the time and money to test them out on cut, color, style and just generally whether I liked them or not -- I decided after all that effort to just switch to them permanently. Maybe to reward them for their willingness to help me when I really needed it? read more

Updating my review of 2 years ago. Still going to Tamara for my color and a trim. Have an appointment before the upcoming holidays. I'm a super curly girl. She does a great job with strawberry blond & red highlights, and uses Schwartzkopf hair color products, which seem to last longer than others. Don't trust negative reviews from people who have never been to the salon, nor have ever met, let alone had their hair done, by Tamara. Notice they do not have any other reviews of places or services. They are not happy people. read more

I have been going to Tasha's for years now for cut and color. Tasha is a real professional and a talented beautician. Although her shop in centered in mission hills- her prices are very reasonable. Would highly recommend Tasha and her salon for all my hair needs! read more

A couple weeks ago Tamara gave me the first real hairstyling haircut I've ever gotten. I have giant curls and usually just had my sister trim the bottom because I never thought I could have it styled without making it giant. After finding Tamara and her good curly reviews on naturallycurly.com, I thought I'd give it a shot and it came out fantastic!! Best money I ever spent, and that means a lot coming from a super broke grad student! Thanks Tamara! read more

If you have curly hair you have to see Tamara Mooney here!!!!! I've tried the Ouidad cut and the Deva cut, with ok results. Tamara gave me the best cut I remember getting in a long time! I initially went in for a 15 min consultation and she took into account my facial features and my profile, which no one has ever done! She also asked a few basic questions concerning my curls and how I felt about them and what my goal is, which is to have bra strap lengthen curly (my hair is currently about .5 to 1 inch shorter then my shoulders and then made suggestions based on them and I love what she suggested. My hair was slightly damp and she placed some clips to create some volume around my crown area and put me under the drier. I asked when she as available to do a cut and she had already booked some time after my consultation to cut my hair. So I went for it and it was the best decision I ever made, again she gave me the best cut ever and she did it in less then 30 min's for a very reasonable price! Tamara will be cutting my hair from now on! read more

I have been loyally following Tamara for 11 years now. I found her because I desperately needed someone knowledgeable with working with curls once I moved to San Diego. What I found was that she is not only adept at curls, she is masterful at designing cuts to complement your stature and face, and is queen of coloring. I receive so many compliments on my curls, cut, and color -- I trust her completely. I have come to trust in her ability so much so, that even when sometimes I might initially feel like she didn't give me the right cut, I find that within a week I realize it is the best cut I have ever had! Tamara is extremely down to earth and reasonable with her approach to hair and her prices, there is nothing snooty about her or Tasha's. read more

I have been a client of Tamara's for a little over 6 years, I have followed her from salon to salon because she IS THAT GREAT! I appreciate her honesty on styles, her knowledge of curly hair and her professional insight. Believe me when I say I have been to many salons -fancy and dives- to get a good cut. I was always disappointed because curly hair just isn't to be trifled with and the only one who pays is you and your hair from a bad stylist. Most recently I have been to Tamara to get a hair cut and discussed my sister's upcoming wedding. She had great ideas and we finally settled on a fabulous forties style. Not only did she take time to explain the way it was done - she did a great practice run. Tasha's isn't the fancy schmoozy place of some salons (Tamara has been in those too) it's a perfect little place to get your hair done, enjoy some gal time and come out feeling you weren't ripped off. read more

I'm stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii and Tamara Mooney is here, on island till the 15th! She cut my curly head of hair and did an outstanding job. Here's how I met Tamara on-island. I took my daughter to the playground near my house and Tamara was there babysitting her friend's son. We got to talking about my frizzy mop of hair. Her extensive knowledge of curly hair and how it should be cut, and the dynamics of it, impressed me and I immediately trusted my mane to her skillful hands. So my daughter and I followed her to her friends house and she cut my hair! I am thrilled with the difference she has made and surprised by how something as simple as a haircut can make such a difference. Her explanation of my face structure and how my hair can be cut to compliment it not only shows her skill but her experience in her field. Ms Mooney exceeded my expectations. read more

Tasha has been doing my hair years, with changing cuts and styles, perms, color and great hair and product advice. I don't feel like I could trust someone else if I had to change. Fortunately, I don't have to. Yay! read more

Tamara is as good as it gets for curly hair girls. Tamara's cuts are extraordinary yet easy to maintain. I have been stopped in public many times receiving compliments on how good my hair looks. Tamara is excellent with color and highlights using the highest quality products. If you know what you want great, if not, Tamara's suggestions will be beautiful and believable leaving your hair looking healthy. Tamara blends fundamental concepts with a contemporary flair and she is forward thinking in her approach to hair solutions. Do yourself a favor and give her a call. read more

I've been a long time customer of Tamara's. Nearly twenty years, in fact. So, I admit I have a loyalty bias going. But the reason I keep going back, sometimes with great reluctance, is because Tamara knows her curls. Oh sure, she can be ditzy, or late, (invariably), and her schedule is annoyingly sparse, but her cuts are amazing. They look good the next day, the next week, the next month. Her talented gift for seeing the way your hair should look more than balances out her minor quirks. Bottom line, she is a damn good stylist. read more