CROWN ACTIVATION | AURA IGNITION Mahalo to the radiant wizard of transformation -- Scott at Lighthouse Salon in North Park. Today was so much more than a haircut... it was an energetic initiation. From the moment I walked into the space, I felt held -- by the plants, the textures, the warm wood beams, the natural light... and by Scott's grounded presence, intuitive artistry, and healing touch. He didn't just dye my hair -- he tuned my frequency. We laughed, shared stories, aligned energies -- and then BOOM: this sacred flame was born on my crown. My hair now mirrors the fire within. A reflection of passion, purpose, and transformation. Scott, your hands are channels of medicine. You saw me, you celebrated my vision, and you brought it to life. I walked in already grateful, and left fully activated. About Lighthouse Salon: * Located in the heart of North Park * Kombucha on tap (part of your service!) * Gorgeous open layout filled with plants, art, and intention * Private event space in the back (YES! Perfect for ceremonies, workshops, pop-ups & more) * A collective of stylists who are truly tuned in To everyone looking for a next-level experience that's both physical and energetic -- this is the portal. Mahalo, hermano. You are beauty in motion, and the magick you share ripples far beyond the chair. read more

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Excellent service and very welcoming. It is one of the best hairdressers his work is outstanding. I also come in and get my facial done on the same day with Caroline. She is the best. I honestly can say she really knows what she's doing she has a big heart and she is very caring makes you feel at home.. I rate this place five star people are very nice welcoming and attending to your needs and all the time that I have been coming, my experiences have always been awesome. and last but not least Jenny is the best always making sure if I need anything like coffee water she is always so attentive. Thank you for making my experience always so pleasant. read more

can I just say Monica! AMAZING! WONDERFUL and knowledgeable and I am so happy that someone referred her to me new to was just an absolutely wonderful experience atmosphere personality. She's amazing thank you Monica for making me feel beautiful again. read more

I was excited to schedule an appointment at Lighthouse Salon. Sydni, one of the stylists, was the only one  with clear pricing and scheduling options on her site. I was thrilled to find a slot and booked it right away. After a brief conversation, we agreed on a price and the details for my appointment and future visits. However, a few days later, Sydni texted to cancel my appointment. She explained that due to a coworker going on maternity leave, she now needs to accommodate her existing clients and can no longer honor my scheduled time or any future appointments. I'm extremely disappointed. I was looking forward to trying out Lighthouse and Sydni's services. Instead, I feel my time was wasted because I could have booked with another stylist or salon. The lack of consideration and communication has left me frustrated. Also, I find it disappointing that a modern salon like Lighthouse relies heavily on phone call scheduling rather than offering an online booking system. Sydni referred me to Liz for rescheduling with another stylist, which was not an ideal way to handle a frustrated client who had their appointment canceled. After I booked my appointment for a touch-up priced at $115, Sydni raised the price to $125 the next day. While the new price was still reasonable for me, I found it odd that it increased so soon after my booking. I also felt Sydni was exaggerating her exclusivity, which was a bit off-putting. There are salons on nearly every corner in San Diego, so there's no shortage of options, and the choice is ultimately mine. I'm giving one star because I haven't had a chance to experience their service beyond the scheduling stage, which was poorly handled. I hope this feedback helps improve their scheduling process and client handling. I also wanted to give a heads up to other future clients who might attempt to schedule an appointment at this salon. This is 2024, and all services should be about the client's convenience (given inflated prices and over 20% tip expectations) instead of rules, conditions, difficult scheduling with ambiguous pricing, and out of blue unfair cancelation. There you have it. Let's face it all. read more

I came in for a haircut with Scott and explained that I wanted shorter layers. I even showed him a picture of my hair on my phone to clarify.Without responding, he got up, left, came back and said repeatedly, "I'm not doing your hair." He said, "I checked the schedule, and you've no-showed on me before. Do you want to explain why?" I was surprised and responded, "You want me to remember why I missed an appointment from over a year ago?" He said yes and then added, "Your hair is messy, and I'm not going to do it." The whole time he was smirking and laughing at me. When I went to speak to the receptionist about the situation, Scott stormed over, yelling, "Why are you talking to her? I already told you, I'm not doing your hair. Your hair is a mess, and you have dreads. I can't even run my fingers through it." I explained to him that I had just washed my hair, as instructed, and mentioned that I have curly hair, so it's normal for it to be more textured. Despite this, he continued yelling, "Why are you talking to her? This is MY salon, and I refuse to do your hair." I have never been treated so disrespectfully in my life, especially in a customer service setting. Please, AVOID SCOTT at all costs. I do not wish this kind of service on anyone. read more

Adorable space! I visited prior to COVID on a Saturday afternoon, and the salon wasn't too busy. My appointment was booked with Scott a week or so in advance. The cut included shampoo/conditioner and wine. Overall a great value, in a central location with a great aesthetic! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Lauren and the Lighthouse Salon do great work. My regular stylist was injured and Lauren gave me a trim. She's very nice, fun to talk with and doesn't give any unwelcome surprises. I just needed a trim and that's what I got - not a mullet or a short bob. That's happened in the past with other stylists, so I was happy that it didn't happen here. read more

Lighthouse Salon is a full service experience! ALL of the hairstylist are extremely talented and really take the time to listen to your needs! There's a warm community atmosphere that makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. Lighthouse salon really is the best all around!! read more

Try it out!! I recently moved from Imago Beauty to Lighthouse after a decade. I began hair coloring at Imago with Shana, the owner of Imago. I worked at 5 am and I would get home from my appointment with Shana just in time to either go straight to bed( without dinner) , or eat and have to go to bed with a full belly which is terrible sleep hygiene-- causing illness-- and not get to enjoy the beautiful hair at all. After work hair appointments didn't make sense. She wasn't accepting weekend appointments ,she-said, so I was left optionless. She did not suggest another person at Imago. I saw later that she was seeing people on weekends, but never offered me that option or explanation for why SOME people got weekend appointments. I'm just not worthy... made me feel pretty bad. I'd apologize if I knew what I did to be that bad. I referred multiple people, one of which was awful and I feel bad about it but she only went once, to Meghan I tried a couple random hairdressers( other places), but then ended up asking at" Imago" if any hairdressers already there wanted new clients. MEGHAN did. When she eventually asked, she seemed quietly distressed and disappointed that Shana had not even suggested that I try someone else at the salon. I didn't really understand it either. Is it me? I'm THAT bad? Shana also forced GROUPON on the stylists without asking them. Typically the redeemers tip poorly and don't return and get services for a bargain with the certificate. I use them( restaurants etc), but tip always on the " expected " full amount but I guess that's not standard .Main point is that she put the certificate on Groupon for discounted services but never asked if the stylists wanted to participate. Unfortunately that was not a "one off"-- even after the gals weighed in on it, unfavorably, she continued to do it. Although she'd said she couldn't accommodate clients on weekends, she bought a 2nd salon--- needing more time and energy. Spread thin, a move up for an owner but takes a lot of time and energy. I adored Meghan anyway but it was a bit of a sting . I saw her become a wife and mother, and she was an inspiration. I know I'm not perfect, after being hurt gravely at work I changed. I became annoying I I believe. I'm regretful about my changes, and being incapable of functioning-working-interacting, I'm just a different person. I'm sorry, I really am. I'd eliminate myself if I could. I'm still a great tipper, gift-giver, and referral advocate. With all that said, I don't think even I deserve what I got. I was quite flexible through COVID, no demanding needs except emergency medical. I made an appointment with Meghan, long time between---/ and I no longer drive due to my injuries. I arranged a ride. Five year old Twins were scheduled into this appointment. I showed up. On time. Gift in hand. Meghan wasn't just "not there ",for the appointment, she didn't work there at all anymore. Excuses flew from everywhere. Not their fault. No responsibility. Shana was there. Expert excuses from her. Not her fault. I'm nearly home bound now, don't drive, and a friend had to drag twin 5 year olds around. So sorry I wasn't informed that Meghan was no longer there. Schedulicity is their online plan. I can say now, months later, what really happened. Shana instructed multiple stylists that she didn't want them to send information about leaving Imago through Schedulisity , or a mass notice of departure to clients to let them know they were not at Imago anymore. They may have felt differently about it but Shana had her own reasons that were not client focused. They followed her direction. I showed up for my appointment, on time, with a ride... twins and a friend in tow. I was the person who fell through the cracks. It could have been avoided. Shana didn't want anyone informing people , didn't allow a general notice to folks... that they simply changed status and location. It was preferable that a few of us - not know - a staff change and appointments are canceled? No empathy here. The possible worry ( whatever it is) outweighs the feelings and life considerations of the client. Lighthouse was a breath of fresh air. Literally. It is big and open. Fresh air, bright, positive energy and lots of businesses adjacent. Meghan didn't even call me after this. I got Elizabeth from Imago, and she is very positive about Imago but left, for more positive and greener pastures. It nerve racking to change places after a decade but I'm happy with the move. I may not be perfect but I think I deserve better than I got. Try lighthouse, the folks there are warm and accommodating ( dog loving too) read more

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Elizabeth was awesome and really listened to what I wanted. It's always a risk going to a new stylist but she nailed it. The salon is soo cute, too. read more

I've been going to Iliana for 2-3 years now and she is outstanding. Besides being a total sweetheart to interact with, she is stellar at doing hair. She never cuts my hair shorter than I want (a problem I have had with many past hairdressers) and does a killer balayage. Her rates are beyond reasonable for San Diego and totally worth it! Additionally the salon itself is spacious, well-decorated and offers booch on tap in addition to a selection of teas and wines. Check it out, you wont re read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is long overdue! Came here about 5 years ago after finding them online for balayage. Got a partial balayage years ago w megan and she did a great job! Recently got cut and another partial balayage w crystal and she also did a great job. They both listened to what i wanted, explained everything well and loved my color both times! The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing and even offer you wine while you're waiting for your hair to be done all staff is super friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone deciding to get cut/color esp balayage! Look forward to getting cut/colored again! read more

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I found this salon as I followed my hair stylist, Kendall Suniga, from another salon in Mission Valley. Kendall's specialty is the Curly cut. She is the first stylist to cut my hair dry. I like that you are never surprised at how much hair you will lose after your hair dries. With curly hair your hair "shrinks." You see your results immediately. I am happy with the work Kendall does. Believe me, if I wasn't, I wouldn't come back. Kendall does an amazing job shampooing my hair. I would love to come in just to have her wash my hair. The scalp massage is a bit different and at times a little rough on your forehead but it isn't unpleasant. Like the doctors, you may wait a little over your appointment time. The salon itself is clean and airy. The front walls open up to the street so it's rarely hot while you wait. Lots of fresh potted plants hang around the salon to help provide a calming environment. They also sell jewelry in the lobby so be mindful of your credit card otherwise you will buy more than just shampoo and hair gel. Overall, the staff is friendly. Maybe a little overzealous with the text reminders but I would rather have too many reminders than none at all. Plus - it is directly next door to Hammond's ice cream. Try and not get a cone after sitting and waiting for your stylist while the scent of waffle cones pours in! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - View of the salon from the front entry - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got my hair done by Sydni and I love it!! She took her time to explain what would be best for my hair and it turned out amazing!! I was able to make my hot pink hair last for months by following her directions - cold/cool water washes and shampooing at the scalp. She was super responsive when I reached out with additional questions weeks after my color and cut! I can't say enough good things! I recommend her to all my friends in town. Thanks for making my pink hair dreams come true!! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Right after coloring! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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Visited for the first time this last week, and had a great experience! I came here based on a recommendation from a friend, to see Monica Macias and get highlights & a haircut. The ambiance of this place was great, decorations and set up were on point. Monica really heard what I was asking for, and I left very happy with my cut/color. Price was slightly higher than other locations I've been to but not outrageous for the quality of the cut/color. To be honest the hardest part of the experience (and the reason it's 4 instead of 5 stars) is the parking. Sure there is a lot of 2 hr parking around, but typically highlights take a bit longer than that, and it is slightly nerve wracking to take a chance with 2 1/2-3 hours in a spot. I found out while visiting there is $5 parking behind the salon. I'll be back in 8 weeks! read more

I freaking adore this place. I see Iliana, and she does such a great job with my partial balayage and cut that my co workers rushed to see her as well! The salon is clean, comfortable, open and airy and has the feel of a spa. The prices are reasonable as well and I never feed pressured to buy services I don't need. Honesty is key for me to review and give 5 stars! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - My hair is the blonde in the corner, haha! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Scott Heavill is a dream-come-true for a curly girl looking to pamper her locks. Scott transformed my hair. Even though we have to wait for it to grow out to fully get the edgy-style that we both know I deserve (!), it looks more fresh and modern than my hair has in the last 18 months as I'm trying to grow it out from a pixie cut I got about 3 years ago. Scott also gave me the right prescription to help my curls recover and a good method to avoid frizz. Last but not least, he is simply a wonderful -- and powerfully calming -- person to be around. He pampered me from start to finish, and he charges a very reasonable price for the quality of his work and a first-rate, high-end salon experience. You will be so happy you met Scott and got to experience his artistry as well as his calm professional demeanor first hand! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Best curly cut I've gotten after a pixie cut 3 years ago! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here after purchasing a groupon for a single process, cut, and style. I am newer to San Diego and still trying to find my go to hair stylist. Good Yelp reviews lead me here and I purchased a groupon for the above services with Nicole. I called about 4 weeks in advance and was able to get an appointment on a Tuesday. I have a flexible work schedule, but I can see how the limited availability could be an issue with people. The salon itself is gorgeous and reception is very friendly. All the usuals including tea, coffee, and up to date reading material are available while you wait. I came in with an idea in mind.. Simple.. I want my dead ends gone and my hair darker. After discussing with Nicole, I was sure that my hair would come out looking fresh. The experience started off great with casual conversation while she applied the color. While the color was sitting about 30 minutes, she provided me with reading material. She was very gentle rinsing the color out and gave a little scalp massage as well. After that it was down hill. She spent about 3-5 on my actual cut. I know I didn't ask for layers or anything.. But this was honestly the quickest cut I have ever had. It definitely felt like she was rushed. She styled my hair very generically .. And didn't even ask how I wanted it styled (other than what side I part my hair). The cut and "style" took maybe 10 minutes. I couldn't believe it. I like to let me hair cuts settle in for about a week before I judge how much I like it.. But later that night when I got home.. I started noticing problems. Problem 1.. I still had color on my forehead which could have been prevented and removed if not in a rush. Whatever.. I scrubbed it away myself. The main problem was that my hair was choppy! She completely failed to cut a size able piece of my hair.. It was very obvious. Any stylist would notice this. I was so annoyed. I had someone even out my hair and it looks better now. I am still in shock that she let me leave the salon with my hair looking like that. I definitely felt like a "groupon" customer in the end.. And I don't think I will be back. It was very rushed and awkward. I'm giving 2 stars because I actually like the color.. Although it's pretty hard to mess up black.. read more

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Scott carefully listened to what I wanted and made sure I left happy with the results. He also explained how to maintain my curls thoughout the process. My hair has never looked better - will be back! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Scott is an amazing curly hair specialist. I've been going to him at Lighthouse salon for about 2 years. Each time the cut and color is better than the last. He takes his time, meticulously ensuring every curl is cut to it's preferred shape. I am writing this review months after my last hair cut, still amazed at how great it looks. Sometimes my curly hair grows out wonky, but this cut has grown out beautifully. My hair is more shaped and healthier than ever thanks to his recommended products. It is worth every penny to have these luscious, luminous locks! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - 2 months after my recent curly girl cut, all natural - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Thank you Kelli!! I have been getting haircuts from Kelli for many years and she always gets it right - takes everything into consideration for a cut that looks SO GOOD and that I can style at home. With my wedding day approaching I knew I wanted something extra special with my hair. Turns out she is AWESOME WITH COLOR as well. I wanted soft and natural lights on my normally dark brown hair. I am thrilled with the results. I trust Kelli completely with my hair, which is why I make the trek to SD from LA for our appointments. Kelli is on top of the latest trends, has the experience and skills to make them happen, and the artful eye for details and color. She gets it!! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Kelli works her color magic to lighten me up - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my 1st curly hair cut and I LOVED the entire experience. Scott was so cool and fun to talk to, very knowledgeable in curly hair. My hair is shaped very well and looks so much healthier . I've never had a stylist I've went to more than once but now I found someone I trust with my hair read more

Joanna is fabulous! I've followed her from salon to salon over the past 10 or 15 years! Always love my hair and friendly conversation!!!!!! I highly recommend Joanna!!!!!!!!!! read more

Love Kelli at the Lighthouse! She is just awesome with my hair! In general, i love the feel of the Lighthouse space. It's open, airy, and peaceful. You can truly relax here while getting your hair done. Bonus: sip on Bootcraft while getting your hair done. Kombucha with an extra kick! read more

Iliana is amazing. I almost don't want to write about her so she won't become over booked haha but I would never want to wish ill will on how Amazing she is. You show her a photo and she creates it perfectly. She takes her time and gives Her honest opinion. I love her and hope she never leaves me. read more

Edit: I've changed to three stars. The woman who works at the front desk isn't very friendly, and Kendall kept charging me for bang trims even though she told me it was complimentary when I started. She charged me $15 each time. I stopped going. It was a nice salon, and she's talented, but I'm already paying enough JUST because I have curly hair, I'm not going to pay extra for a service that was marketed as complimentary. I went in to see Kendall for my first ever curly cut. The salon is cute in a bougie/boho way and they offer water and other refreshments which is nice. Kendall was so friendly and well-informed. It's definitely not the cheapest service I've ever had but anyone with curly hair knows it's worth it to spend a little more to have your curls look their best. I also decided to go for bangs which was very scary but she did an amazing job. She also offers complimentary bang trim, so I'll be heading back next month for that. I'm so so happy with my hair and am excited to go back in May for another cut with color this time! Definitely recommend Kendall! read more

Finding Nicole on Groupon was the best thing that's ever happened to my hair! I came in and she gave me exactly what I wanted the first time. I'm very low maintenance when it comes to hair - a nice, rich, chocolate brown that still has dimension. Nicole was able to do that without getting into highlights or any unnecessary work. As a result, my hair has grown out to be happy, healthy, and beautiful. She's the best! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Highly recommend kendall to cut your hair if you are curly! She uses only the finest products (Devacurl) and you get a head massage during wash. Not many people know how to cut curly hair so its a breath if fresh air to find someone who does. You do have to schedule in advance with her. They were very willing to work with my schedule since I was flying to Thailand soon and so I was put on the cancellation list. First time they called, I missed it but they tried again. Its so nice that they put their customers first. This is also the prettiest salon I've ever seen, everything looks like it came from pinterest! And just to throw it out there, this isn't your cheap mom and pop kinda shop. You do get for what you pay for and here at Lighthouse salon, its quality products and service. If you're looking for a $20 haircut, this isn't the place for you. read more

This place has a really organic, cool ad hip atmosphere. I had a facial and loved Caroline my aesthetician. I purchased a Groupon and otherwise would have never found this salon even though it is close to my home. University Avenue is a bit hectic and there are too many businesses to notice this one as you drive down the road. BUT, it is worth checking out. As I walked through, every stylist and worker had a big smile on their face and the atmosphere is super comfy and chill, just the type of place you want to go to relax for a hair appt or facial. They also have a tanning booth. Caroline went above and beyond and I will definitely be back, in fact already scheduled a follow up facial in early August. read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is for Crystal!! Saw she had a deal on Groupon $85 for an ombre or balayage & a cut! A total steal since it would normally run you $155 (please tip on the original price she deserves it) it's a no brainer... she did SUCH an amazing job. I wanted my dark brown hair to fade to a deep/bright red color. (I know your supposed to go light in the summer... but I do what I want!) I expressed my concerns with not wanting it to look too blocky and wanting a nice layered ombre and I really wanted the color to pop! Showed her a few pictures then trusted her from that point forward and lemme tell you... CRYSTAL NAILED IT. I love love LOVE my new hair!! Crystal clearly takes pride in her work and went the extra mile to make sure my color came out the way she envisioned it. She took her time and did such a wonderful job cutting, coloring, & styling my hair. I highly recommend her. The Lighthouse Salon is such a warm and inviting space. I absolutely love the exposed brick, high ceiling, ethereal decor, and natural lighting. It creates a wonderful ambiance. They are located right next to Urban Pizza so you can get all done up and meet some friends for a slice after and rock your new do! My last and final tip is PLEASE always tip on the original total of what you would have been purchasing this goes for all services that are discounted that you would normally tip on. These people are just trying to make a living! read more

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I have been coming to Lauren at the lighthouse for over 3 years now and I'm never disappointed. She comes HIGHLY recommended. I can't trust anyone else to touch my hair. Thank you Lauren! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Haircut with color and ombré - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I saw Kendall today for a curly haircut and it was as wonderful as ever! Kendall Suniga recently moved to this salon from another salon where I used to go see her. She was really excited about the change, and I can see why! The salon is really beautiful. The place has good vibes, friendly people, trendy and chic decor, and awesome music. It also smells really good, kind of herbal and woodsy! I love that the salon is really into natural beauty (which is perfect for Kendall, who embraces all natural hair!). It's just a really nice, relaxed environment in a cool part of town. And I won't lie. I love that's it's right next to an ice cream shop!! The only minor thing is that there isn't a parking lot, so you'll have to park up the street. It's really a minor detail, because it's not hard to find parking, and the neighborhood is really cute! And it's a great place to be after a haircut because there's lots of little shops to explore. I am super loyal to Kendall. She was there for me when I went from my chemically treated straight hair (yuck!) back to my natural curls. I trust her with my curly hair and no one else! Especially this visit, since I wanted to go with a curly pixie cut! She did a fabulous job as usual. She is friendly and really easy to talk to. She uses the Deva Curl method and products, which have done wonders for my hair! She does a dry cut first, then proceeds to wash (and does a killer head massage) before she puts the final touches. She gave me exactly what I wanted and more! My hair is perfect! Kendall is a master at curly hair styling. I always leave from her appointments with a huge smile and great haircut. It is totally worth going down and seeing her, especially at this wonderful location. read more

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Review is for Kendall Suniga - Curly Hair Specialist. Kendall is an amazing Curly Hair Specialist. She is trained via DevaCurl, which is the only kind of stylist that I will go to. She is knowledgable about cutting curly hair and I am extremely pleased with my cut. I also did Balayage color with her and it looks fabulous. If you have curly hair, you found your expert! Cons: I think $95 for a cut is entirely too high of a price. read more

Kendall did an amazing job on my curly cut! I came in with fried ends, you could barely tell I had naturally curly hair underneath all the previous damage from heat. I showed her a picture of the hair cut and color I wanted and she did a really good job of recreating it for me. She seemed to actually care about the health of my hair and advised me to go lighter over time rather than dying my hair all at once and risking damaging my curls (I'm trying to go from dark brown to caramel blonde). I have mixed texture curly hair and I've hated pretty much every hair cut I've ever gotten but I'm obsessed with this one. I cut off 4-5 inches and didn't even miss the length. Kendall is normally pretty hard to book (she's got about a 3 month wait) but she's definitely worth it if you have curly hair and can't seem to find someone that knows how to cut and style it! read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Cut and highlights but Kendall. Pretty much exactly what I wanted. Best curly cut I've had yet! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here on Saturday 5/1 and by the luck of the universe got in for a last minute appointment! I desperately needed a trim and I could not be more pleased. I saw Lauren and right away felt reassured despite being a first-timer here. Adore the cut she gave me and so happy they use / sell Oribe. I definitely recommend giving this salon a try, I will absolutely be returning! read more

The Lighthouse salon is a beautiful space with high ceilings and simple decor. The store front isn't very recognizable yet because they're not finished - they opened just a month ago, but I'm sure it'll be beautiful once complete. There is a lot of street parking and also a parking lot in the back. My stylist was Crystal Mendez. From the phone calls previous to my visit, I already knew I would like her. She was very sweet and my lucky star today because she had a cancellation and told me I could fill the spot! I told her I found her through groupon and wanted to brighten my balayage. Although I hadn't seen any of her work before, I trusted her somehow and took a leap if faith. I'm glad I did. Upon arrival, she was the one to greet me at the front desk. She led me to the changing room/restroom and told me to put on a robe after I put my things down at her station. After I sat down, she offered me a drink and started analyzing my hair. When I saw her hair I knew I was in the right hands. Crystal herself is beautiful, has beautiful long and perfectly layered hair with the most incredible subtle balayage/ombré. Someone with such good taste in hair could never let someone leave their seat with a bad head of hair. Crystal started applying highlights all over my hair while I babbled on, and another hour or so later, it was time to tone. After the toner, Crystal started shampooing and gave me the most relaxing scalp massage. Her movements were so gentle but affirming, simply amazing. Afterwards, Crystal trimmed my layers and made sure no top layers were oddly longer than the inner layers. When she started blow drying my hair, I could tell I was going to love the result. The color was lighter and better blended into my natural hair and so much softer after the cut. Crystal added some soft curls with a thick barreled curling iron saying, "can't do a balayage without adding some curls!" Too cute, I didn't deny her. The result is absolutely fabulous and I am so thankful. It was such a pleasure to sit in Crystal's seat and have my hair pampered by a radiant hair angel. Thank you Crystal if you read this! I will be returning to you if/when I want to go lighter. read more

The Lighthouse Salon - Beautiful and open working space. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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Kelli has been doing my hair for over a year and I always look forward to my appointments with her. When we first met, she corrected a job I wasn't happy with that I had received from another salon in the neighborhood. I wanted to go as bright/white blonde as I could and new it would be a long process over a series of appointments. Kelli got me there faster than I had hoped and my hair remained really healthy throughout the entire time. It's my favorite my hair has ever been. About two appointments ago I decided I needed a break from the bright blonde and had her start to pull some brown back it. It's much lower maintenance which is what I need for now. I still love it! I will always trust her with my hair and value any suggestions she has. I highly recommend her, especially if you're a brunette wanting to go blonde. She has that process mastered. read more

Scott gave me a curly cut and explained all of the things I should do to keep my locks healthy and maximize my curls. He asked me what I was looking for, had me show him a picture of what I wanted, and explained the process. He also gave me great tips on what products to use. Scott took my hairstyle from a marm-y, frumpy cut to the semi-sassy, curl-rocking look I wanted. Thank you, I will be back when it's time for another cut. read more

TL;DR- I've tried to get a haircut here twice, succeeded once, and was canceled on THREE times. Got a haircut here last year and it was a solid cut from MK. I have thick, long curly hair and curly stylists in San Diego are often outrageously expensive but the Lighthouse was at a medium price range. The ambiance and feel of the space are really cool and my haircut itself was good, even though MK chose to finger curl my hair at the end when I said that probably wouldn't work because of my hair texture. The real problem is the CANCELLATIONS. I was canceled on TWICE, just to get to this one appointment. The first time was legitimate and was a family issue, but the second time that salon just notified me that she wasn't coming in for the day. I thought it was pretty rude but I also don't feel like paying 170+ for a curly haircut in SD, so I just went along with it. I tried to make an appointment for this month and had everything set up in advance over a month ago. The salon called me the day of a few hours before to let me know MK had a personal issue and wouldn't be coming in that afternoon. I cleared my schedule at work for the appointment because there weren't weekend appointments for several months. Super disappointing. The receptionist was nice and patient when I explained my frustration about being canceled on so many times and put me on their cancellation list for any upcoming appointments. Haven't heard anything since from MK or the salon. Super disappointing and unprofessional. read more

I have been getting my hair done at the lighthouse salon by Crystal Mendez for the past 3 years. Crystal always does an amazing job and does exactly what I ask for. She never cuts my hair shorter than I ask and she makes me blond and feel beautiful. I only get my hair done 3 times a year but she remembers what she did the last time I was in. I always love the way my hair turns out, pulse she does an amazing hair washing massage. read more

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