Style Lounge Salon in San Diego, CA

I had the worst experience here - I went to the stylist Amparo and asked her to dye my hair light brown and I left the salon with red hair. I absolutely hated it and came home crying because the worst part is she didn't give me any sort of discount even though she knew she messed it up and knew I was unhappy with it. I paid full price for hair that I absolutely hated and looked nothing like what I asked for. I messaged her on instagram asking if she would fix it and she left me on read, awful way to run your business and I will never recommend this place now. Really upset with this service. To leave on a positive note she's really good at hair cuts but I would never trust her to touch my hair again.

Have to update this review cause I can't believe it's been over 2 years since coming to Style Lounge! Unfortunately Jules moved so I had to find another stylist for haircut/color and I cannot say enough good things about Katie and Kinsey!!! I started seeing Katie for my color once Jules left and she legit CRUSHES it every time!!! Her work is perfect and she is just the sweetest. My hair looks incredible every time I leave the salon! Kinsey was actually assisting Katie a while back when she was doing my color so I started seeing her for haircuts and she is the best!! She is so sweet and really takes her time to understand what you want - great attention to detail as well. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the stylists here. They're all so friendly and their work is amazing!! - Naseem

I've been going to Stephanie for a few years now. I've never found another person who is as dedicated to perfection as she is. Her color choices give way to easy maintenance grow out. She is kind, thoughtful and has become a wonderful friend of mine. She is also flexible to squeeze me in last minute. Don't hesitate!

This was the most unprofessional and shady salon that I have ever had the misfortune of going to. Awful treatment and beyond insulting. I booked a partial highlight and shadow root, describing exactly what I wanted (and received from previous salons without issue, included a photo); detailed the exact condition of my present hair situation (6 months since my last highlight/root growth). I was unable to text a photo of my hair, and I was told that this wasn't necessary by the appointment setter. I sat down in Amber's chair, and she was completely unaware of the photo that I texted the appt setter, so I showed her this/what I wanted, which is exactly what I've received prior many times with many previous stylists all over the country. Amber tries to push a FULL highlight on me (upsell!), instead of a partial, which I was open to. When she informed me of her price ($400 and something), I was a little taken aback (humans are permitted to express subtle reactions). That didn't include the shadow root touch up, "the extra bowls of color" at $25 a pop if needed (another upsell/my hair isn't long/just below my collar bone), and the trim of my ends ($90), to total over $625, not including the tip = over $700. I agree to the full highlights, etc., as I agreed that I needed this, and Amber let's me know that she'll be back with the color. Upon her return after over 10 minutes, Amber informs me that "I'm not comfortable doing your hair", and proceeds to spout a variety of contradictory excuses such as, there's not going to be enough time to do your hair (I was somehow booked for a full highlight originally, so that made no sense?). Next excuse: "it doesn't fall within your "BEAUTY BUDGET" (how is that her judgement to make?). Next, her "I'm not comfortable doing your hair" again. The entire time, Amber was looking at the floor. Anything that I said or asked was completely ignored by her. Something seemed entirely fishy here... I drove an hour to this salon, spent $25 on parking, and now I'm being turned away? Why? As I'm walking out, I ask the receptionist what's going on here? The receptionist informs me that Amber "doesn't know how to do what your asking for". Huh? It's simple blonde highlights with a darker base in between the highlights! She doesn't know how to do this? She's supposed to be a "senior stylist", and, this is a common procedure. I've had it done numerous times. Then, the receptionist says, "she's an ARTIST, and she's not comfortable with doing your hair". The receptionist informed me that Amber ALSO thought that I needed a "color correction" (another unnecessary upsell), which was absolutely not the case. A full highlight would have deposited color over my dark roots, so that was nonsense. And, Amber never conveyed this to me even once. What is actually going on here? Nothing made any sense. Then, the receptionist says, "you refused to text a photo of your hair before the appointment". No... I was told that it wasn't a necessity, and so I didn't. So, this is all my fault? What a bunch of total nonsense. I informed the booker precisely what was going on with my hair (6 months of root growth, etc.) Here's what my gut is telling me concerning what actually happened... Amber didn't like my subtle reaction/surprise at her full highlight price. She didn't like that, because she knew that she wasn't going to be able to tack on what she was hoping to on top of this (extra bowls of color, extra for this, extra for that). I assume that she's used to squeezing as much money as possible out of clients, and doesn't like to be questioned about this. I was also a little surprised by her $90 charge of trimming my ends? It was all so strange, and I felt like I was being conned. Perhaps this "artist" and "senior stylist" actually didn't know how to do a simple highlight and root touch up? That seems odd, but that's what the receptionist said to me, so I have to wonder whether that's true? I felt like I was dealing with a used car lot, but really demeaning and complete snobbery. I also felt like I was being discriminating against for being in my 50's. Their "I'm sorry" felt disingenuous, and by the time that the receptionist was finished spewing her word salad and blame shifting, and excuses which made no logical sense, I was finally too infuriated, and left. I had a few choice words for them on my way out, which was completely justified. The general public are not stupid. There are many awesome stylists in San Diego. You're not going to receive a positive reaction by treating anyone in this unprofessional manner. Don't blame a client's reaction as the cause - your unprofessional conduct. Thanks for saving me $700. I would much rather give this to professionals who actually care about their clients, and not just their wallets. Best of luck with your business. What a horrible experience.

Thank you Kinsey Eicher, for the blowout and great conversation! My hair looked so nice for the party I was going to. Recommend the salon, and Kinsey 100%!