ummm if I could put 10 stars I would [[HIGHLIGHT]]Melissa is literally my hairy godmother[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I always leave feeling so beautiful like a princess[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] she is so sweet, knowledgeable, and always does an AMAZING job. Also, the studio is so cozy. Book with Melissa and you will have a super magical experience ‍ read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Melissa is an incredibly talented hair stylist. I came in after a bad haircut from somewhere else and she completely turned it around! [[HIGHLIGHT]]She beyond exceeded my expectations! She is sweet and friendly, yet professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She takes you through each step and is very thorough. Definitely found my new fave stylist! The atmosphere of the salon is clean and welcoming. read more

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MELISSA PAEZ insta: @paezstylist [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have followed her from different salons and will continue to follow her wherever she goes! Melissa is the best I've had and knows how to give you what you're looking for with a professional opinion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The studio itself is also very cute with live plants everywhere and nice aesthitic. But honestly doesn't matter the vibe, as long as the hair comes out looking good. And Melissa knows what she's doing! Definitely going back to see her (as I have over the years) and always recommending her to any and everyone! read more

I have been seeing Erica for my roots, highlights, and hair trim for over three years. Erica has extensive knowledge in hair color, hair texture, what works and what doesn't work for different hair types. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her fellow hair stylists are so friendly and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I always look forward to my pampering-time and girl-time with Erica.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend Erica and The Swank Studio! read more

The Swank Studio - Hair Coloring - Full Highlights Hair Styling - Blowout - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

This was my first visit to Swank Studio. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found the business on Yelp. Was a little nervous at first but went in and had a consultation with Angela.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She was thorough and professional . She listened to my main concerns and made a few recommendations as to what she thought would make me look my best. I am sooo happy I went! Angela made my hair look amazing and she was easy and friendly to talk to. Ladies if your your locks need some love Angela should be your go to! I'll 100% be back! read more

Had a wonderful haircut and style by Minh this morning. The Swank salon is beautiful, clean and filled with the most gorgeous plants. I had the pleasure of having Minh who is the owner cut my hair and I am extremely happy with my experience and haircut. I showed her pictures of what I wanted and she guided me in making the best decision for my hair type. She took her time cutting and styling my hair and making sure every detail was taken care of. She was super sweet to talk to and I felt relaxed the entire time. Thank you Minh for taking such great care of me! read more

The Swank Studio - Fresh cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I came here on Monday and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Courtney was so nice & she explained and talked me through the whole process. Going to a new stylist can be scary but she definitely put my mind at ease while she was doing my hair and I had 100% trust in her. I believe the owner was next to us doing another client and she was extremely nice and welcoming as well. 1000% recommend Courtney & this salon as a whole. I will definitely be rebooking with them! read more

The Swank Studio - My after photo! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Very happy with all of the times I have been to Courtney! She does a great job with my hair and getting exactly what I am looking for. Love how well she blends it with my natural hair. The salon itself is so nice and has such a cute set up. read more

The Swank Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

this place is overpriced and extremely rude to customers! [[HIGHLIGHT]]please learn basic customer service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]no wonder there is never anyone in there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great experience overall! First of all, I went online and booked an appointment with Erica and I arrived 10min earlier. However, the parking lot was a bit busy and it took me a few minutes to find a parking spot. No issue, parked 5 feet from the store! As I walked in, my stylist was already available and greeted me very kindly. The room is full of light and very inviting. Eye modern but also cozy. It sends a very nice vibe! I explained to Erica what I'd like and what I'm looking for. She listened and did exactly what I wanted! No upselling or any other extra chargers. My number one thing I noticed is that she listen what was done before to my hair and acted accordingly to it. That is a talent. I had a perm and color at the ends and wanted to give my hair a break with a simple Lob. My hair came out beautiful and stronger! I will be back! read more

I've been coming to Swank for three years now, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]every stylist I've had has been attentive and amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you, Swank, for always taking such great care of me! read more

Ok maybe I have an ego about my hair. The staff listened on the phone and again when I got there. I told the. What I like and how I want to feel about my hair. They got it. I am scheduled to go back in a few weeks for my next cut. read more

I had a great first experience at The Swank Studio! Erica Wasano was my stylist and she was amazing! I got a balayage and haircut, and she knew exactly how to work with my thick, brunette hair. Erica's attention to detail, honesty, listening skills, and customer service were top-notch! I highly recommend scheduling an appointment here. read more

The Swank Studio - Balayage and haircut by Erica Wasano - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

After one week's hard working moving it's time to treat myself good! I was hating my hair style for one month, after Mini cut and blow dry styled my hair I absolutely love it! I will come back again. I am very happy to found a place to cut my family members hair. read more

I'm not usually the type to write Yelp reviews, but I thought it was about time that I'd write one for Nichole. (Spoiler Alert: She's Awesome) I need to preface this with the fact that my hair is SUPER-thick Asian hair. In general, I have a hard time finding, trusting, and committing to a hair stylist that understands and knows how to work with my hair (because it is so much to work with). However, after my first appointment with Nichole for a simple toner + haircut, I had a feeling I would be seeing her again. Even though I went into that appointment not really knowing what to do with my hair, Nichole talked it through with me and I came home satisfied with a refreshed tone, and a tamed, thinned-out mane. Fast-forward a few months, and I had started considering a balayage again. Up until then, I had been following Nichole on Instagram and was always impressed by her work. After I finally figured out how I wanted my balayage done, I mustered up the courage to go through with it via Nichole. [ BEST DECISION EVER ] Nichole did a fantastic job on my color. (You will see in my photos). She managed to replicate my sample photo I found on the internet, and she styled it so cute! It was the most dramatic hair color transformation that I have undergone (nerve-wracking in itself) and I was so satisfied with the result. She is such a sweetheart, and was so easy to talk to throughout the entire session (which is important when you are sitting there for 3 hours+). Fast-forward to today, and my hair is totally grown out, and long and thick as ever. I am ready to chop it off, and better yet, I'm down for an undercut. An undercut! Who do I turn to for, yet, another dramatic hair chop for myself? NICHOLE! Coming to this decision after looking back at all of my other past haircuts, I realize that Nichole is the only one that I truly trust with cut, color and styling of my hair. If my work allowed it (and my self-confidence), I would trust her with so much more dramatic hair colors and styles. That is saying a lot to have so many qualities in one person. I have a balayage appt coming up later this month with her, and I am already looking forward to it. I'm so happy to have found her this year. She is such a gem and deserves so much praise! I have already recommended her to so many friends and coworkers, and now you, random yelper. TL;DR Nichole ROCKS. Don't hesitate to book with her if you can for all your hair needs. The Swank Studio: Chic, hip, fun and low-key salon space. Parking is easy-peasy, and there is free Wifi if you need it during your long appointments. Water, wine and beer as well. read more

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I can't say enough about this place. Super cute salon, clean, and comfortable. Covid measures in place. Minh is absolutely amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

Minh was wonderful and will continue with her as my regular hairstylist. Great conversation and loved my haircut.

I've had my hair cut by many people but minh is hands down the best stylist yet. Ive gotten so many compliments on my hair cuts it's crazy. The other stylists are very good too. I can tell by the cool cuts I see every time I come in. The salon itself is minimally done. There isn't crazy loud techno music playing that's guaranteed to give you a raging Migraine by the time you leave. There's a simple selection of hair products that are very high quality. My hair hasn't felt this good in years and that's saying something. Lastly there aren't little kids running around screaming at the top of their monster little lungs. I personally loathe children and am loving the fact that this is an "adult" hair salon. Take your kids to Supercuts people!!!!! To sum up I recommend this salon and minh to ANYONE. read more

This review was difficult to write, because I think the reviews on yelp on how great the hair cuts and coloring are all accurate. I booked Swank Studio for a wedding, and this review is solely based on that. I booked my trial hair & makeup for the day before the wedding to save myself a trip because it wasn't near home for me. That was my main mistake. First, I'd say Swank gets a 5 for customer service. If I could do it over, I would just do the trial a month in advance and I would know then that I may want to try a vendor that suits my style better. Their style just didn't fit me, especially the makeup. But the communication was great in the months before the wedding, and they were so nice about letting me cancel the makeup after the trial. I felt really bad because the wedding was the next day and I know these ladies are booked way out in advance for hair appts. The problem with the makeup was it wasn't what I expected of wedding makeup with the layers of moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, etc. It was very basic, and much too colorful for me. Being Korean, I wanted that clean and soft look, with contouring around the nose, concealing of any freckles, brightening of the skin overall, accentuating the eyes without dark eyeshadow, makeup that would last hours through a wedding. However, seeing that I was not happy with the makeup they put on, the salon let me go ahead and cancel the makeup for the next day. I was able to book a vendor from LA to travel out the next day and give me the look I wanted, but I have to admit it was more than twice the price of this salon. The bridesmaids opted to do their own makeup. The hair stylists were totally professional and so sweet. I showed them a picture of what I wanted, and they gave me that. The only problem was the picture I showed them was for a girl with blonde hair, and I did not realize the side braids on brown hair would cause my scalp to show in rows along the side of my head, which is definitely not what I was going for. I didn't actually see this until I looked at the pictures from the side. Apparently my bridesmaids did, but by then, it was too late. I do wish it would have been pointed out at the time the hair was done, so we could do it over without the scalp showing so much. But again, if we had done the trial earlier, I would have caught this. The moral of the story is, if you book wedding hair & makeup, do your trial early!! read more

I don't even know how many years I've been coming to Courtney now but there's no one else I will go to! She took my black as night hair and turned it into something so pretty I can't even haha. She takes her time and really works around my schedule, even if that means coming in late! Also, I think we're to the point where she knows what I what better than I do and that's truly what's most comforting to me bc I know that I'll always leave loving my hair! read more

The Swank Studio - Not black anymore! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Beyond happy with my experience and results at The Swank Studio! Cute, clean salon, nice and personable staff and experienced hair professionals! Having just moved to Oceanside I was worried about finding my go to hair salon but was amazed at the work Courtney did with my haircut! She listened to what I wanted and took her time to make it happen! I have long hair and wanted to keep the length as well as create long bangs that flowed well with the overall cut! Courtney gave me exactly what I was looking for and I am ecstatic! I can't wait to have my color done by her as well! I have found my go to studio and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great stylist! Update: just had a cut and color by Erica and absolutely LOVE my hair! Everything I wanted in an all over color and cut! She is AMAZING and really knows her stuff! read more

The Swank Studio - Trim with new long bangs! Love the work Courtney does! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Angela was great! Did an awesome job with my hair and I really enjoyed chatting with her throughout the appointment. I can't wait to go back! read more

This past Thursday I had an excellent experience with Angela! I really needed a refresh after years of coloring my hair myself, and Angela listened to my requests and was able to offer expert advice on how to achieve and maintain my color goals with a baby at home. She was able to work with my natural color and gave me all-over highlights to lighten things up to exactly the shade I was looking for. She also gave me some more dimension in the movement of my hair with a trim and layer. Not only did she know what she was doing, but I immediately felt like a friend was doing my hair and felt super comfortable with her. Thank you so much Angela! read more

The Swank Studio - Blonde Hair Coloring - Full Highlights over my red - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've been in Oceanside for almost a year and had a hard time finding a salon I could see myself going to regularly, especially when appointments were so hard to get during the pandemic. So glad I found Swank Studio. Angela was so energetic and welcoming. She made me feel comfortable and was FAST with my haircut, all while making conversation with me to pass the time. The decor inside is also really cute and inviting. I will definitely be back! read more

Angela not only does amazing things for curly hair but she's five-star person in her own right. Highly recommend!

LOVE the new salon! Great, fresh vibe with urban, modern details while still polished and elegant. Minh did a great job on her debut salon. The seats are comfortable and the mirrors make you look good! (I've been to other salons with bad mirrors and am sad my whole cut.) From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel special and pampered. A great place to get a new look, refine an old look or just hang out! One of my favorite features, besides the custom art throughout the salon, is the waiting area. The staff is friendly and offers delicious beverages. The product is top notch including fun jewelry and trendy hats! I have been a client of Minh's for over 2 years now and have never seen her so on her game! Her color techniques are superb and every cut is a work of art. You know the feeling you get, after getting a great cut, that you never need to get your hair cut again because it looks so awesome? Well, I get that feeling every time with Minh! I should also note that my husband goes to Minh. She does guy cuts like no other! Minh is bringing on some amazing stylists that have the same awesome vibe as her. I am excited to see all the amazing things this salon will be in the coming years. If you are anywhere in North County or really, Southern California, The Swank Studio is the place to go for amazing hair! read more

The Swank Studio - Getting the finishing touch to my cut. - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great stylist and salon owner Minh Le has opened a beautiful space to pamper and delight your do! The space is a gem and she is a talented, thoughtful expert of her craft. I found Mihn at another salon in nearby Carlsbad based on reviews of her expertise in working with Asian hair. I have a whole lot of Mexican hair and she can shape and style my hair into styles that have never seemed to work when done by other stylists. She takes her time and creates a masterpiece of a hair cut. I always leave her feeling like I have a whole new persona with my new hairstyle. I highly recommend checking out her new space, The Swank Studio and booking with her or one of her hand-picked colleagues, your hair will thank you for it! read more

The Swank Studio has such a cute eclectic vibe, reminds me of anthropology, but it's a Hair Salon! I was greeted by Minh the Salon owner, My appointment for a blow out was with Megan, who greeted me by name and offered something to drink. Of course I had Glass of white wine. I really enjoyed the scalp massage, she conditioned my hair and used a great argon oil that made My hair so shinny and soft. Loved it! Such a great and friendly atmosphere I was also introduced to Courtney and Nicole the other stylist , Megan was fabulous! My hair can be hard to work with, but she managed it like a pro. Highly recommend her! Thank You Megan for my beautiful hair! read more

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I have been getting my hair done and all of my family too for almost three years but have not yet left a review?! Ahh I know why.. Because I secretly didn't want to reveal this favorite studio of mine for all others to come Everyone here is super friendly and cool, I bonded and have become friends with Minh, Courtney, Nicole, Megan and Angela. Before Swank, I had spent too much money on treatments and repairs for my "too thin and damaged" hair, and constantly dissatisfied with the styles I never asked for but ended up with anyway because what I wanted was not possible.. The stylists at Swank opened my eyes to a completely new way of looking at my own hair! No, they did not suggest anything more than what I actually needed and was good for me... Showed me practical ways to maintain my style from home, and even showed me how to properly use my own tools. I am honestly happy and excited EVERY SINGLE TIME I walk out of the salon with a new cut/color.. And always get compliments from others. I have only referred my friends and family so far.. But I guess I could share a little bit of my secret on yelp so that others may benefit too.. I'll be nice read more

The Swank Studio - I fell in love - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've had two appointments with Courtney, and I have no complaints. Swank is a hidden gem, tucked back in a very nice and new business/shopping center. All the ladies at Swank have always been welcoming and sweet, and Courtney is fantastic! Not only do I love the outcome of my hair, but she is so nice and sweet. Courtney is very fun and easy to talk to, which I'm extremely grateful for, especially after a long day at work. She always tells me what she's using in my hair, and what I may want to consider to keep my color looking fresh, but she never pressures me for a sell. All the girls at Swank are trendy, have great hair, and seem very sweet. And above that the prices are good - I never feel like I'm cringing at check out, and I walk out feeling great! read more

Where has she been my whole life?! Courtney has been my hair stylist for the past year, and there is no way I would go anywhere else. I even work in upstate California for half the month, and still make sure I ONLY use her as my stylist!! She has helped gracefully and with amazing talent transform my hair from long and dark to a beautiful, ashy blonde pixie! I cannot say there is many people I would trust with that transition, and Courtney totally exceeded my expectations. She's very accommodating, talented and beyond sweet. I love that she takes into consideration all the important factors - how the cut will compliment you, hair type and condition, etc. All around a fantastic studio! read more

Brittani is amazing and I love my nails and eyebrows! She is the best!!! She is talented! read more

The Swank Studio - Tropic vacation nails! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Megan is amazing! She is always super friendly and I feel like I'm getting some much needed girl time when I get my hair done with her. When I needed my hair styled for special events she would look at the picture I have and then do her own little twist on it which turns out amazing! Last time I went in I got half my hair chopped off. (went from lower back to right below my shoulders) I was really nervous but Megan reassured me it would look beautiful and stated all the bonuses to having shorter hair, which was why I was cutting it to begin with. I highly recommend her for any of your hairstyling needs! read more

The Swank Studio - Long to medium! So happy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I found this place on yelp and decided to try it. Glad I did! I have gone here several times now and really enjoy the company as a whole. My stylist of choice is Meg T. She does a great job and is always flexible and willing to work with my spastic decisions. The aura is very nice and fun. Cute setting with some modern style mixed with a bit of driftwood decor. Decently priced for the quality and customer service they deliver. Oh btw, for all the girly's, they sell cute jewelry too :) read more

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Another great appointment today at Swank. Fabulous Stylists! When my daughter wanted to change up her look - only one person came to mind that could help her with her change, Minh. Minh is professional, up to date with current trends and really listens to the person in the chair. The environment at Swank is relaxed and comfortable. If Minh isn't available, I would completely feel comfortable with any of the Stylists. Love love love getting Swanked! read more

The Swank Studio - Minh did phenomenal job working with my daughter on her new look. - Hair Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I can't say enough about Nichole at The Swank Studio! I found her after scouring Yelp for reviews on wedding hair and make up. It was only my wedding reception (ceremony was out of state) so I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars to look good at a party, but of course I wanted to look done up. Nichole really excelled at doing that for me! She scheduled a consultation with me prior around my schedule which was awesome because I live out of state and was only coming into town 2 times prior to the big day. She really understood my vision and have suggestions that I ended up loving and implementing in my design for hair and make up. I don't wear make up too often and when I do, it's very natural (usually just mascara and eyeliner) so it was important that I look like myself on such a big day. Needless to say, it turned out awesome AND she even let me come back later on on the day of for a small touch up of make up and make sure my hair was holding up. We went down to la jolla and the beach for photos prior to the party so that really helped me look my best the entire day and she is a saint for offering that to me free of charge! I would recommend Nichole and the swank studio to any of my friends or brides to be for competitive pricing and awesome service! You don't have to pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars to look and feel like a million bucks. She did my maid of honors hair and make up as well and it looked so good. They (and I) felt so pretty on the day which really made everything that much more special. Thank you so much Nichole for your awesome work! read more

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Thank you Minh for my amazing haircut. This is the first time my long straight hair has an actual style. I will definitely be rebooking with her. read more

Absolutely love this place. If you need to get your hair colored or cut ask for ERICA! She is the best. I have never had my hair color look so good in years! So grateful I found this place. read more

I've never had a go to hair stylist that I was 100% happy with. I started to panic when my wedding was approaching and didn't have anyone to trust. A friend recommended Nichole from Swank Studio and WOW... I have never been so happy. Not only did she do EXACTLY what I wanted my wedding hair to look like, but she did ALL my bridesmaids hair and each do looked exactly like the Pinterest photos they showed her. She is so cool and chill also- full of good vibes and energy. I now go to her every 3 months for a trim and finally committed to chopping off my hair since I can say I 100% trust her. Thank you so much Nichole! read more

Just want to thank Minh the owner of The Swank Studio for giving me my natural hair color back without killing my hair. You did an amazing job I feel alive again. read more