i've never written a review on yelp nor have i ever had any intentions to do so. that is until i found a salon (and colorist/stylist) that cannot be kept a secret any longer.
tucked away on a tree lined street in beachy encinitas is a tiny salon called violet. only 3 chairs. my kind of place. mellow vibes, calm, relaxing. the atmosphere was so drastically different than most other top salons i've been to which was refreshing. needless to say, the service was impeccable. but now for the real reason i am writing this review...
i almost don't want to give up my little secret for fear of not being able to get an appointment. alissa, the colorist i saw (who also gives amazing cuts and brazilian blowouts) was by far the best i have come across. having just relocated from nyc, my hair standards are extremely high. but i think i have finally found a replacement for my former colorist! alissa used the balayage technique on my ends for a natural sun kissed look. i hate looking like i just went to the salon and alissa understood exactly what i wanted. the end result looked so natural and absolutely amazing.
i left looking the best i ever have. alissa really knows how to personalize each treatment for each client. she takes your face shape, coloring, and style into consideration to do what is best for you which is really rare in most other salons. but then again, alissa has top notch experience working with some of the best celebrity colorists in nyc. how coincidental!
bottom line: i will definitely be back soon, and so should you! read more