Went here for my wedding hair and makeup. Nichole did a great job!! She took the time to work with me and customize my look. Would highly recommend her!!! Salon is located in a town home complex so can be a bit hard to find but is worth the effort! Will be back any time I'm in Oceanside. read more

I love this place, the girls are always so nice and chill. They usually welcome people with water, wine or even beer. Nichole is the absolute best! She knows what she's doing and after her I do not trust Anybody else with my hair. read more

Love this place! I moved here from Chicago a year ago and wanted to find a similar Men's hair salon that I used to go to. Not a super cuts type but stylist with many years of experience to do a more complicated cut. This place was perfect and Minh(who cuts my hair) is the best! Glad I found this place. Thanks, as always, for the great service and cuts!! read more

Angela is the best. You would think cutting straight hair on a guy wouldn't be that difficult, but I've probably had more questionable haircuts than legit ones. I've been going to Angela for years now and besides her ability to properly cut my hair she has a fun and outgoing personality. My wife and I love her so much we had her and the girls from Swank do my wife's hair and her entire bridal party for our wedding. As a man I can only imagine how important hair would be for a bride and her maids on that day, but Angela and the Swank girls nailed it. Believe me, I am beyond grateful. read more

Ladies and Gentlemen.....So to start off I am more of a $5 haircut guy, but Minh suggested I needed an upgrade so I took her advise. I was skeptical at first, but after I got my hair done there I really liked it. Never gave it too much thought about my hair, primarily because I wear a hat, but I am going hatless for the first time in a long time. Go to this place it is relaxing and easy and it always has a great easy feeling. Highly recommend going!!! read more

I have been a client of the owner Minh Le, for over 12 years and have followed her and now finally to her own studio! I highly recommend Swank Studio and any of the gals that work there! They are all personable, talented and artistic. I have regular cut and colors, touch ups, have had up-dos, makeup and waxing! Oh and bought fun jewelry pieces also! You are always greeted promptly and offered a drink. It is very relaxed and a comfortable atmosphere. I have never been dissatisfied! Be prepared to get Swanked and fall in love! read more

I desperately needed an updated hairstyle and not knowing where to go I went to Yelp and found this place. I am so glad that I did! Courtney did an amazing job on my hair, and I've gotten multiple compliments on it. I already booked my next appointment with her. I love that their website allows you to easily book online, and they approve the appointments rather quickly so you aren't stuck wondering whether or not it went through. read more

Nichole restored my confidence not only in hair salons but also myself! I have had really bad experiences at salons the last few times and ended up letting my hair grow out to a ridiculous length and color. Nichole got my hair back up to speed and gave my head a style it desperately deserved. No more sticking my hair up in a bun, I can actually do it now! Nichole won't let you leave with a nasty mess on your head. She turned my brown head of hair into a gorgeous ash balayage and gave me a perfect cut. I'm a customer for life now! read more

Megan is awesome, loved my color and cut, will be back!

I don't have a yelp so I'm using my husband's account but I felt the experience was worthy of it. I had my hair colored and styled this week by Minh. She was incredible. I had never been to the salon before but it was awesome. Minh was excellent at what she did. And she was so fun to be around. She made me feel comfortable about my decision to cut six inches off (whoa!) and she did a nice job giving me some depth and texture with color. I'm pretty picky, and she nailed it. The vibe of the entire asking was great. Thank you so much for giving me confidence and treating me so well. Sometimes when you get your hair colored it's shocking and you're waiting for it to wash out a little, not this time, it was a refreshing look immediately. The service was equally refreshing from booking to checking out. Again, thank you and I would highly recommend Minh and the swank studio to my friends and family. Excellent and fun! read more

The last 3 years or so I have been seeing the stylist Angela, and followed her when she recently moved to The Swank Studio! I am biracial and finding someone to cut my curly, thick hair has been a quite a challenge. After finding a great Deva Curl trained stylist on the East Coast I specifically searched for one that could could work with my hair (and me)- since I cannot always describe what cut I want aside from not losing length or giving me a triangle cut. Considering the thickness of my hair and specialty cut; the pricing has always been very reasonable. She has also started to teach me how to style my hair in different ways so that I can attempt to style it myself in new ways for different occasions and events, which is particularly important for me in the balance of my profession and play!!! ;) I also must say that The Swank Studio is definitely my favorite of the different salons that Angela has been at! All of the stylists here extremely nice and personable. There are always some type of drinks or snacks being offered. Not to mention that I always seem to walk out with some great jewelry or fashionable scarves as well. It always ends up being a perfect mix of chatting, pampering and I walk out a happier & refreshed! read more

The Swank Studio is the best for hair and make up! Friendly staff who are creative and talented! Nichole is AMAZING at what she does- so friendly and an incredible hair and make up stylist! I would recommend her to everyone! xx read more

I have been seeing Megan for haircuts for a few years now and she has always put up with my fear of cutting my long hair too much. I don't trust anyone else to cut my hair. Recently, I decided to highlight my natural blonde hair for the first time so of course I went to Megan. I wanted it to look really natural and she did an amazing job. Some people didn't even notice because it looked SO natural. Very thankful to have such a great stylist and friend! read more

I booked my first appointment with Angela and as soon as I walked in she greeted me very kindly, sat me down and asked me what I wanted. I showed her a few pictures of what I wanted my hair to look. Angela was very kind and sweet she made me feel like I've known her for years. The conversation was great and she was very funny. She also explained to me what she was doing on my hair which I appreciated because other salons don't do that. She made sure I was satisfied with my hair and that it looked perfect which it did. I loved Angela and the wonderful work she did on my hair. Thank you so much for the great job you did. Please go with Angela at the swank studio you won't regret it! read more

This review is long overdue. I recently moved to Oceanside from LA and was in need of a new local hairstylist. I came across the Swank Studio on Yelp and scheduled an appointment with Angela. I've had 2 appointments with Angela and have been so happy with my hair since! Angela is such a friendly and personable person! She really does listen to what you want and tries her best to get that for you. She'll share her ideas and explain what she will do. You can tell she's experienced and knowledgable with her hair game! I definitely recommend Angela, and can confidently say you're in good hands =) read more

Angela is awesome! She helped me after a traumatizing hair cut and is very easy to talk to.

Great Experience at this salon Courtney is definitely someone I would come back for. She is very professional, focused and friendly. I am really happy with my short edgy hair. read more

I love Swank Studio! This place is a little gem. Angela has been my stylist for some time now. She is friendly and professional. I love how great my hair looks and feels after my appointments. I was stuck in a rut with highlights and layers, but Angela suggested I try balayage. I could get my blonde, but it would be easier upkeep and less damaging to my hair. Needless to say I love it! I am always getting compliments on my hair color. She has always had great suggestions and helps guide me to getting the look I want to achieve. She knows how to make my fine hair look healthy and gives great tips for the best upkeep between appointments. My son who has thick curly hair, and my daughter who has fine dry hair have both started coming to see Angela. After some bad experiences at other salons, we couldn't be more pleased with the service we get at Swank. read more

Angela is the best! I have been having Angela cut and color my hair for over 5 years and she never fails to deliver excellent service. She is a true perfectionist and takes the time to do an excellent job. Angela is has helped me evolve my style and made some great suggestions to update my style throughout the years. I feel so lucky to have found Angela. She is a true professional. read more

Angela is a magician when it comes to hair. I followed her from her previous location, and also should admit that before I met her, I never went to another hairdresser more than once. My hair is curly and thick. For the first time in my life, I don't feel like my hair is a burden. Ever felt guilty or apologetic to someone struggling over your hair? I have. No pain with Angela. I don't think I ever brought a picture to her or knew much of what I wanted, but I left it to her and she rocked it. My hair is cut in a way that I can wash and wear, and look great (it's an A-line bob). Even if I sleep on it wet. I seriously can't mess this up. She asks simple questions that help to hash out what you like, and is so easy to talk to! When you're under the dryer she'll bring you a little espresso or water. It's a great experience. I also want to share about the time my mom came in from Oregon and Angela was able to get her in the next day. My mom's hair is also frizzy, with a little less curl. She had her's cut to more of a pixie and it was the best cut she ever had. So sassy, well done. I have total faith in her. read more

Love Angela! She is so great and such a talented hairstylist. She's very honest, professional, and the most sweetest person I have ever met. I've only been to Angela twice for a haircut, but I will definitely come back and stay a regular client of her's. Thank you, Angela! read more

It is extremely difficult to find a place and someone to cut your hair or even dye your hair the way you want it. I am super picky on how someone cuts my hair. I am a guy but I like a nice cut. Especially now that I'm growing it out. I have been going to this place for a lil over a year. My stylist is Megan Thompson and she does hair like no other. I got really lucky with this place I never read reviews on it I just really needed a hair cut and this was the only place I could find that could get me in. asap! The atmosphere and other ladies that work there are very nice. The salon alone is clean and organized like the staff. I have had absolutely no complaints about Megan or even other staff members at swank studio. I highly recommend this place. Request Megan Thompson! You won't regret it read more

I have only gotten my hair done by Courtney. She is amazing. She's very down to earth and easy to talk to. I just explain what I want or show her a picture and she always gets my vision. She explains things as you go and she always does an awesome job! Every cut and color she has done, I have loved. read more

Went and saw the awesome Angela. She took my over grown balayage and made it the ashy toned blonde I wished for. She took the time to understand my hair and texture. She listened to the color I was wanted and made sure I was happy with it. She rinsed at one color , blow dried me a little to make sure I liked it. When I wanted my grey , she put me right back in the shampoo bowl and toned me again. Plus I got an extra head rub out of it. She is a super sweet and easy to talk to as well. Everyone working is very friendly and chats with you as well. Love Megan she was always sweet but our schedule didn't line up this time due to my schedule but Angela was perfect. Everyone there seems so talented. Never been happier with a salon. read more

Minh always does a great job! I have long, thin hair that is easily tangled and damaged, but Minh always takes the time to leave my hair looking shiny and with volume. I was tired of going to cheap hair cut places that don't care about the type of hair you have, matching the style you are looking for, or the quality of the products they use, so I am lucky to have found this salon. I've been coming here for over a year and I am extremely happy with the service I receive every time at The Swank Studio! read more

I'm new to the area so I was a little nervous in finding a new hairstylist. I trusted the reviews for The Swank Studio and I ended up getting my haircut by Courtney! She did an amazing job! I would recommend giving them a try, whoever is curious :) read more

This is one of the best places to be pampered , jazzed up all with the latest products, methods and old fashioned awesome customer service. Minh is awesome. What a great business owner and hair stylist - actually a magician. I have been burned so many times with bad hair cuts and at the age of xxxx I was finally told why and how hair should be cut and styled for me, my face, its texture, color - you name it. She is not all about hair - but , skin, the scalp - for MEN and women! I wouldn't go anywhere else, even with my kids. She loves what she does and it shows. Kudos to her to have the type of place she wants, great staff and wonderful hands to do the mastery she does. Dont settle for anything less! You are in for a treat! read more

Best salon by far! The stylists are all professional and do an amazing job! I would recommend to anyone. My stylist is Courtney Mitchell and she is amazing! The salon is very clean and trendy. Go by and check it out! read more

Before I went to Swank, I was at another salon but I felt that each time I went in I would explain what I want and the end results weren't anything what I wanted. I found Nichole on Instagram and instantly fell in LOVE with her work. My first time there I came in with brassy highlights with a strange ombre going on but Nichole color corrected to me to a gorgeous honey blonde. I have gone back and forth between color but each time Nichole listens to what I want and explains exactly what she is doing/going to do. She never rushes either and is so easy to talk to. She also did my wedding hair and it was absolutely perfect. All she did was look at a picture and it came out better than I could have ever imagined. I have seen Nichole about 6 times now and I will continue to do so. Absolutely love Swank! read more

Angela has been my hairstylist for about 5 yrs. She is AMAZING!!! I had been looking for a stylist who knew how to cut curly hair. I found and read about her online. She made me feel comfortable and has always listened to what I want for my hair and also lets me know what is trending for my type of hair. I trust Angela 110% with my curly hair and no one else. She is always flexible with my availability. I have a 3 1/2 yr old son and I have been taking him with Angela since right before he turned 2 yrs old. He has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and she so patient and caring. She has made him feel comfortable and safe. She is Awesome! I cannot say enough to great about Angela, she has become more than my hairstylist over the years. Thanks Angela for always taken good care of my hair and Leo's too :) read more

Nichole Gustas is great! She did my hair and makeup for a formal event in November. I couldn't wait to go back and get a cut and today I did. She whipped my hair back into shape and gave me a great haircut. She was great about listening to my concerns before she started and communicating what she was doing throughout the trim. Have found my hairstylist here in California! read more

I absolutely LOVE coming to this salon! I found it after reading reviews on Yelp when we PCS'd here to Camp P a year ago. I've come 4-5 times now and am hooked! The girls are so down to earth and so friendly! Not like the typical gossipy salon's I've been to in the past. The atmosphere is so relaxing and my stylist always acts so excited to see me and offers me wine or water to drink and magazines, as soon as I sit down! I see Megan! She is amazing! I always have had my hair light blonde and she knows exactly what to do and makes the process so easy and fast! I have a baby and a two year old, so don't get much time to pamper myself. I can get in and out within 1-1.5 hours. Megan makes my time away so amazing! Thank you girl! If you want to go blonde, I def recommend her! My hubby is always happy with how it looks and says he loves the color and how it looks so natural! Thank you Megan!!!! read more

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

Sorry to disagree with most, but I moved here recently and read all the great reviews. Nichole and Megan were booked solid so I took a chance with Minh. Bad mistake -- I basically got my hair chopped ... very unhappy and searching for a new stylist. read more

Just moved here needed somewhere new to go. Was quick and sweet. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Courtney

I have had Minh style my hair for several years now. She is a true artist with hair. Never have I been disappointed and I always receive compliments. Thank you Minh. read more

I don't usually leave a negative review, but this place has the worst service ever. It started with a walk in, granted they don't work on a walk in basis. I spoke to Minh, the owner, she asked for my info and said come back in an hour and a half. An hour later she called to tell me she had a meeting but she suggested another stylist in her salon the following day. She text me @ 7:45 pm later that night to tell me the stylist couldn't keep the appointment and could I come in the following week. I thanked her for trying and said I'd wait. A week later Minh text me about an opening later that day. I gladly accepted the appointment. Five hours later I show up for my appointment and Minh asks me to come back in an hour. She hadn't checked her phone, so didn't know I accepted. I was frustrated and felt it was unprofessional. read more

I have been going to Nichole for 3 years because she always does an amazing job. She's the only person I trust with my hair because I am extremely attached to my long locks and she always listens to what I want and never strays from the plan. I recently moved 3 hours away from The Swank Studio but definitely plan on making the trek to see Nichole for all of my hair needs! read more

Bad Customer Service!!!! I've gotten cuts there before and liked it. I called on Saturday morning and left a message to get another cut. I'm still waiting for a return call. I've stopped waited and went somewhere else. read more

I have been getting my hair cut and colored for the past 8 or 9 months now at The Swank Studio, so I think it's time to finally post a review, especially because this is without a doubt the best hair studio I have ever been to. I love everything about this studio. It's super convenient, I can walk to it; I'm offered a glass of wine the moment I walk in; and the decor is hip yet inviting and cozy. Owner, Minh, and all the stylists, are fun and easy to talk with. Nichole does mine and my husband's hair and she is just amazing and does a wonderful job every time. She even did my make-up and gave me a great up-do for the Marine Corps birthday ball. I felt amazing that night. I received countless compliments on my hair and make-up. Courtney, did my sister's hair and make-up for the ball as well, and she looked just as amazing! They also sell some fun jewelry, scarves, and hats. It's a great atmosphere and I look forward to going to every appointment, it's like going to see old friends only with the benefit of leaving with a great cut and color! read more

The Swank Studio is the ONLY salon my family and I will book at for all our hair care needs. I've had my hair done by Minh (cut & style), Nichole (color), Angela (blowout & style) and Megan (style) on different occasions - each experience deserves a 5-star rating. These talented ladies are passionate about their craft and they clearly function at an elite, expert level. If you are looking for real hair professionals, The Swank Studio is the place to go. read more