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    The Extension Queen

    4.8 (56 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Hair extension coloring

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    This is how she sent me home . Totally unacceptable for $900!

    I had the worst experience here and I am totally beside myself. I had a consultation with darlene and showed her bad my hair was and had been dealing with it for a long time. Every day is a struggle getting ready and i literally cry everyday. I finally saved enough money for extensions and darlene agreed to do them. I showed her a picture of what I was looking for and the color. Well she ended up using three different methods of extensions, beads, tape, and sewn in. She put so many extensions in when she started off at the bottom and when she got to the top, she just like quit. You could see the extensions at the top and all she said was to work with it and play with it. Just blend it in. See the photos attached and tell me if you could blend it in. Better yet, tell me if you would go out in public? Because I had to wear a hat. I went out the next day and bought a topper piece for $150 and went back to her to finish the mess she created. She has toppers there and told me she has to color them to match her customers hair so why didn't she do that for me? Because she used so many different colors that I didnt ask her to do? Or because she was too tired as she did a full head prior to doing mine? She sewed in the top piece so I could be out in public and not be embarrassed but the next couple of days, Im noticing big gaps where no extensions were and the some beads were falling out, and some extensions just didn't even match with all the colors she put in. I was in tears again. I went to another stylist to show her what I had done and if she could fix it and she was taken back at what my head looked like. She called over another stylist and said look at this! Three different methods, no pattern! She told me she could not fix it and would have to remove them all and start all over. She told me to either go back to D's or ask for you money back. So back I went and she took some out, fixed some that were in the wrong place and added a few more, cut to shape the hair around my face as that was what I wanted in the first place and off I went again. The following week I was on vacation in Vegas and the top piece is falling off, beads are falling out and the hair was getting all frizzy. I ended up missing a show with my daughter that I prepaid for because of my hair. We had to drive to a wig store just so I could try to enjoy the rest of the vacation which didn't go well. When I returned home I got a text from Darlene and she said I hope you had a nice time on vacation but she won't be able to do my hair anymore. So the $900 I spent is going to be thrown out the window because nobody will touch her mess. She quit on me as extensions are not a one time thing. I thought getting extensions was going to allow me to start living my life again and get the self esteem back I lost but now I am even worse than I was before I got them. Im a single mom and if she thinks I have $900 to just throw around she is sadly mistaken. She did not do the job she should have done for $900 and did not follow through with follow up appointments. For that she deserves nothing. I am disgusted and I hope nobody goes through what I went through. Maybe a different profession would suit her best. Oh and I love reading how Darlene quit on others using the same excuse she didn't think we were a good match...Nobody is looking to date you Darlene, just get our hair done and with your prices hair that is FLAWLESS. And your replies to others is just ridiculous... Oh you want her to be a happy girl, but the rest of us can just go to hell right? You suck!

    Red roots! Looks like I didn't even get it done.
    Tayler S.

    I've gone to Darlene about 5-6 times, at first I liked the end product of my hair and over time she seemed less invested in making my visions Show through my hair. The second to last time I went she kept calling me by the name skylar which is not my name and that about been the 5th time or so I've seen her. The last time I had gone to her I told her I just want my roots touched up to match my blonde, she just suggested we weave it and lift the rest so it looked like we did it all. I agreed. She ends up putting a few blonde streaks on my roots and dying the rest RED. I've never had red roots in my life and other stylist have never brought out red through my hair. Also it did not even look like I had got my hair done. No one could tell and if they did they had asked if I dyed my roots red. She suggestion I come in another time to get rid of some it and then she could only see me after thanksgiving (as if I wanted red roots for thanksgiving). She also has been doing my extensions and I have a huge part in the middle of short hair with the rest long. Overall it was just super disappointing to pay money to have red hair and uneven lengths.

    Kiki G.

    So lucky to have been referred to D's Salon!! Darlene has made me feel like a long time friend since the first day I met her!! She's done a fantastic job on giving my hair life again!!! She's a perfectionist, a professional & the most friendliest & honest stylist I've ever met here in Temecula. She always makes you feel at home & you can tell she loves what she does!! She gave me options & advice on what was best for my hair type & I'm so glad she was able to give me my confidence back!! I had a love hate relationship with my hair before, but now I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! Thank You Darlene, you're the BEST..5 stars all the way!!!

    Truthiana B.

    Darlene saved my hair! I had black hair and tried to go lighter on my own and it was a disaster and very patchy. Darlene got my hair much lighter and with hardly any damage! Thank you so much!

    Milla G.

    This salon is the best one I've been to and I absolutely love it! My hair was really badly done and I was helpless since all the salons in the area required appointments until I called Darlene. She is so kind and understanding she squeezed me in her schedule and did an absolutely amazing job with my hair. All the stylists there are all very nice and welcoming, they also provide lots of snacks. She was so patient and very professional through the whole process of coloring, cutting, styling, and focusing on protecting the hair itself. She's super experienced at everything so if you need anything to do with color, Darlene is the perfect one to contact!

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    Ask the Community - The Extension Queen

    What kind of hair extension services do you offer? How much do they cost?

    I offer sewin, tape, ytip, i do them all. The cost depends on type of hair. How much hair the length of the hair and the color and the technique. The best thing is to go to my website and book a consultation and then we can get definite answers.… 

    What kind of extensions are offered? And normally what's the approximate price most normally charged for extensions?

    Tape ins and i tip. The price is based on color length and type. A consultation is ususlly made. At that time we give you a quote. Sorry for the huge delay in answering but apparently i still am learning this system .… 

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    “Darlene is fabulously skilled, an excellent cut, colorist and stylist, and an absolute magician with extensions.”

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    So I don't know what magic Amber does but she took my hair from a washed out neon pink to the most…read moregorgeous natural blonde I've ever seen. Not only was it gorgeous when I walked out of the salon, it has grown out beautifully since. Highly recommend Amber for corrective color and blonde! My goal was to grow out my short bob, and she gave me that without having to come in every 6 weeks for maintenance. I will be going back to Amber when I'm ready for another hair service. Pricing is about what you would expect for a higher end experience with corrective color. Salon itself is clean and i love the vintage dressers at the stations. So freaking cute! The owner is super responsive and was the one who recommended I see Amber, so huge thanks for that! Highly recommend overall.

    This review is for Brooke Congalves:…read more I'm new to the area and had been searching for a new hairstylist, which can honestly be nerve-racking when you've been searching from someone you can trust with your hair for years. I don't have access to social media, so I ended up finding Brooke through Yelp and I am SO happy I did! I reached out to her by text and she responded almost immediately. Before my appointment, I sent her a photo of my current hair along with a few inspiration pictures of what I was hoping to achieve. Right from the beginning, communication was easy and I felt like she understood what I was looking for. The salon itself is adorable clean, welcoming, and has a really cute modern feel. When I met Brooke, she took the time to actually look at my hair and talk with me about my goals. One of the most important things to me is keeping my hair healthy because I'm trying to grow it long which has taken some time. She was very upfront that getting exactly where I ultimately want to be would be a process, and I REALLY appreciated that instead of trying to do too much in one appointment. She respected the integrity and health of my hair while still getting me incredibly close to my inspiration photos. Brooke was also just genuinely nice and easy to talk to. The entire appointment was comfortable, relax and I was in and out in about three hours, which was another huge plus. She's also only about a 15-minute drive from my house, so finding someone this close who I actually trust with my hair feels like hitting the jackpot! Her pricing was very affordable, but to be completely honest, the quality of her work was beyond! If you're looking for someone who listens to what you want, is realistic about the process, cares about maintaining the health and integrity of your hair, and can actually deliver what you show her in an inspiration photo, go see Brooke. So happy I found MY new stylist. 10/10. Absolutely recommend!

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    I don't write Yelp reviews often, but this experience absolutely deserved one…read more As a postpartum mom, my hair has truly been through the wringer. Between postpartum shedding and not stepping foot in a salon for years, I was honestly nervous about trusting someone with my hair. I spent a lot of time reading reviews before booking with Expert Hair Care by Ayeshia in Temecula, and I'm so glad I decided to experience it for myself. From the moment I arrived, Ayeshia greeted me before I even walked through the door, and I immediately felt welcomed. That level of hospitality continued throughout my entire appointment. She made sure I was comfortable, had snacks available, checked in on me throughout the service, and created such a relaxing environment. It never felt rushed, and I truly felt like she cared about me, not just my appointment. I have 3C hair, and she gave me a thorough wash, protein treatment, steam treatment, trim, and style. What stood out most was how much she prioritizes healthy hair. She carefully assessed both my hair and scalp, explained exactly what they needed, answered my questions, and gave thoughtful, personalized recommendations. I never felt like she was being pushy or trying to sell me services. Instead, I felt like I was receiving honest advice from someone who genuinely wants her clients' hair to thrive. I've also seen Ayeshia's work on other women, especially her K-tip extension installations, and they are absolutely beautiful. The blends are so seamless that you genuinely cannot tell where their natural hair ends and the extensions begin. The transformations are flawless, and seeing that level of work only confirmed that I was in the right chair. Like a lot of people, I read the reviews before booking. I even read the lower-rated ones. After experiencing Ayeshia's service for myself, I'd simply encourage people to form their own opinion because my experience was exceptional from beginning to end. Every situation is different, but I can honestly say she exceeded my expectations. Leaving the salon with healthy, refreshed hair made me feel like myself again. As a postpartum mom, that meant more than I can express. Sometimes it's about so much more than just getting your hair done. It's about walking out feeling confident, refreshed, and cared for. If you're looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, genuinely invested in healthy hair, experienced with textured hair, and provides outstanding customer service, I wholeheartedly recommend Expert Hair Care by Ayeshia. I've absolutely found my hairstylist, and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. Thank you, Ayeshia, for taking such incredible care of my hair and making me feel so welcomed. It was exactly the experience I needed.

    Miss Ayeshia has truly helped improve the integrity of my hair!…read more I've only been going to her for about five months, and I can already see such a noticeable difference in my hair. I'm constantly getting compliments--whether my hair is silk pressed or I'm wearing it in its natural curly state. She really takes the time to understand what my hair needs. From keeping up with my protein and moisture treatments to helping maintain my color, she has been intentional about keeping my hair healthy while still allowing me to enjoy different styles. I'm so grateful I found a stylist who cares about the health and integrity of my hair, not just how it looks when I leave the salon.

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    Love my results. Soft highlights and root touch up, make me look 10 yrs younger. Rosey is very…read morepersonable, listens to you and makes you feel very comfortable. Her assistant is very gentle with shampooing. Thank you, I will definitely return.

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    I do not even know where to begin with how wonderful Leah and Brittany are…read more I hired Leah to do hair & makeup for myself and my bridal party, and from start to finish, she was an absolute joy. My trial went flawlessly, and Leah made me feel so unbelievably comfortable right from the start (she is also a perfectionist - which is something you will appreciate on your wedding day). I can honestly say that her and her co-worker, Brittany, were one of the biggest reasons my wedding day was as special as it was. Not only did they make us LOOK beautiful, but they made us FEEL beautiful. My advice for brides-to-be is DO NOT SKIMP ON THIS SERVICE! Leah and her team are more than worth the cost (also, splurge and get the airbrush, it's amazing). Even before the day of, Leah was such a huge support and I don't know how many times she talked me off the ledge or out of my stress (which wasn't even her responsibility) about the wedding. She gave me a list of "nice to haves" which came in SO MUCH handy the day of. Leah and Brittany listened to our every want and need, and completely brought each of our hair and makeup visions to life on my wedding day. I changed and added things (like a true bridezilla) up until the very last minute and Leah accommodated me, no questions asked. Not to mention they stayed for extra time to make sure we were all touched up for photos. If I could recommend her 1,000x a day, I would. An absolute 10/10 experience, from start to finish. I can't thank Leah and Brittany enough for all they did. Don't even think or blink twice about hiring them!

    My friend and I were freaking out because every artist everywhere was so busy for prom and Leah was…read moreour savior! She was so accommodating on such a short notice, replied quickly to all my questions and she is super nice. Her home studio is adorable and everything was extremely clean. I had a full makeup/hair service and my friend had her hair done and all services for prom came out so beautiful! I just showed her some ideas and she played around with it and I was very pleased with how everything turned out! Plus she's a perfectionist so you won't leave without loving every aspect of your appointment! And it was cheaper than most of the other places I was considering, soooo happy I found her! Definitely will go back to her if I need to get all fancy in the future! Thank you Leah! :)

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    I never leave reviews, but I had to for Kelsey…read more My hair had been through a lot: old highlights, past color correction, color buildup, banding, and so many different shades throughout. I had been turned away before, and I had also gone to stylists who took me on but clearly did not really know how to handle color correction. So I was nervous to trust someone again. Kelsey was completely different from the beginning. Even before my appointment, she asked for photos, looked at my inspo, explained what would be realistic, gave me a clear estimate, and actually walked me through the plan. She was honest but never made me feel discouraged or like my hair was too much work. During the appointment, she knew exactly what she was doing. She did a color remover, high-lift color, toner, and haircut with no bleach, and got me so close to what I wanted, honestly even better. She also fixed my layers, and I didn't realize how much they needed help until she did them. Her mom was there too and was so sweet. The whole appointment had such good energy, and they made me feel really comfortable. My mom loved my hair so much that Kelsey ended up doing hers too the same day, even after everything she had already done for me. If you've had bad hair experiences, been turned away, or are nervous about color correction, go to Kelsey. She is talented, honest, patient, and really knows what she's doing. She deserves so much more recognition.

    I absolutely love my hair! Kelsey is incredibly talented--right from our very first appointment,…read moreshe understood exactly what I wanted and gave me such a beautiful, natural-looking blonde. My hair looks healthy, bright, and so flattering. She is also so sweet and attentive. I'm so happy I found her and highly recommend Kelsey!

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    4.8(155 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    First time here. I thought this place is super charming and clean space. I got my haircut by Jenna…read morebecause she's amazing - her quality and service is great. She pays great attention to detail and knew exactly what I wanted. I would definitely come back in 3-months for another cut!

    This review is for Brandi. Who did an amazing job on my hair! I left feeling so beautiful like a…read moredifferent person. She was so sweet and PROfessional and very fun to talk to... The whole process took about 4-5 hours but, it was worth it because I had dark hair. I kept getting COMPLIMENTS from all my piano students, family and friends... I never thought my hair could look this sexy! It felt so light and fluffy afterwards. She really took her time and showed a lot of PASSION in her work which is why I'm happy to take the time to write her a nice review... She is definitely the front runner of the salon and this salon was a hidden gem located between ROSS and KOHLS... I highly recommend Brandi! She will also GUIDE you on what products to use to keep your hair healthy before and after the appointment. I used the shampoo and conditioner she recommended and my hair started to shine and my scalp felt less dry and itchy... She really knows what she is doing and also TEACHES Balayage! I can't wait to get to do another session with her next time because I want to go even lighter for the Spring/Summer time! So happy I found her! You can also check out her work on Instagram@Balayagebybrandicaputa Thank you Brandi! Hugs!!!

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    5.0(11 reviews)
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    I cannot recommend Amber enough! From the moment we started, she was so sweet, kind and easy to…read moretalk to. I felt completely comfortable with her. She's super knowledgeable and skilled, taking all the little details from my inspiration photos and bringing them to life in a way that felt very "me." I'm kind of scatterbrained and she was amazing at taking all my ideas, organizing them and executing exactly what I wanted. The whole time, it honestly felt like a friend was doing my hair and makeup for me, which made the experience so fun and stress-free. I was beyond happy with how everything turned out and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation!

    Amber did my hair for my wedding day and was absolutely amazing!! At my trial I went with a half…read moreup/half down look and was obsessed, but then a few weeks before my wedding realized it was going to be triple digits on my wedding day and last minute decided I wanted to do a full up-do. Amber eliminated any stress I was having and scheduled a second hair trial for me to try out the up-do. She trimmed my hair during the trial so I had the framing in front of my face and I was obsessed. She has such a calming and warm energy that made working with her so easy. I had so many compliments on my wedding day and my hair withstood what ended up being a 113 degree day. It was absolutely amazing and all thanks to Amber! I couldn't recommend her enough!

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    Salon MK - Request: neutral light brown balayage Final results: yellow brown highlights with uneven haircut

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    4.6(124 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I was hoping for a positive experience at Salon MK with Giselle Q, but I left very disappointed…read more The photos clearly speak for themselves but here's what happened-- When I first reached out to Salon MK in June, I was connected with Giselle and specifically requested a light brown, neutral balayage. We booked a balayage ($280) and a haircut ($85). I sent photos of my hair and several reference photos. During the appointment, she explained that balayage is essentially highlights, which made me a bit nervous, as I understand it to be more of a blended, ombré-style look. Still, I trusted her professional judgment. Unfortunately, the final result looked nothing like my reference photos..... The highlights leaned much more yellow and brown rather than the neutral tones I had requested, and they were also uneven, with some highlight sections noticeably thicker than others. The haircut itself was uneven, and the top layers were longer than the bottom section. She offered to fix it, which I appreciated, but by that point I already felt uneasy. I decided to give her a second chance since she was willing to fix the uneven haircut, so I went back in October for an all-over color before an important work event. I was very clear and specific about what I wanted and provided several reference photos beforehand- a dark, natural brown with subtle purple/reddish undertones. I explicitly asked to avoid black, copper, blonde, vivid red or purple tones, and NO highlights. We discussed this thoroughly, and I even said that if there was any hesitation, I'd prefer to play it safe with a darker brown balayage instead. Giselle reassured me she could achieve the color....... Unfortunately, the result was again nothing close to what I requested. My hair turned out coppery brown/red and still showed highlights, which I had specifically asked to avoid. I felt embarrassed going to my event with it. When I reached out the next day with photos, I was told that the custom conditioner I purchased should temporarily fix the issue. This was frustrating, as a conditioner with very minimal pigmentation shouldn't be relied on to correct a $165 color service, especially after I left a 20+% tip out of kindness. Overall, the results did not align at all with what we discussed or the reference photos I provided. My concerns weren't resolved, and I ultimately had to attempt to fix my hair myself before the event. Everyone's experience is different, but I wanted to share mine so others can make the decision that feels right for them and choose a stylist they feel 1000% confident with.

    I was really looking forward to trying this salon, but booking an appointment with Vanessa has been…read morean adventure in itself. Over the past week, I've sent a DM on Instagram, called the salon and requested a callback twice, and even texted -- all with zero response. I get that it's the busy holiday season, but even a quick "we're fully booked" would've been so appreciated! I'm pretty particular about my hair and I did my homework before choosing this spot, so I was genuinely excited. I'm not one to leave a bad review, but the silence has been a little disappointing. My friends wedding is in a few weeks and without a haircut Im going to show up looking like Hagrid from Harry Potter

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    The Extension Queen - hair_extensions - Updated October 2026

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