China Blue Salon and Day Spa

Alicia is amazing! Whether you need a touch up, cut or full color she knows her stuff. And if you are blonde, she is the must see girl. I’ve recommended multiple people who drive far just for her, I drive 1 ½ hours for her services. Well worth it!

When you go you must ask for Alicia!!! She works with the look you are going for and also makes really great suggestions :) I love her use of color on me when it comes to darks! Shes taken my hair from Cherry cola dark brown to natural brunette and more! One of the first times I went in to see her we actually cut my hair shoulder length and gave me some layers. If you ask anyone I love my hair long but after talking about how much I damaged my OWN hair with self dying and hair straighteners, curlers (you know the drill) she let me know how beneficial it would be to take a few inches off, before most stylist just go ahead and do it. My hair is so healthy and gorgeous now and let me tell you its grown so much! Thanks Alicia :)

Love China Blue everyone kind and friendly. Rebel is my stylist and she is FABULOUS. Her color skills are so great and her wisdom with what works on hair is sold. Love my cuts and she listens to my needs. Thank you Rebel for always making me feel and look special.

Love this Paul Mitchell salon in this rural town! I’ve moved 30 miles away and still come back!
High quality cuts, color and styles await you. Michelle does my hair and I’ve never looked better.
Marni gives a wonderful facial and it’s hard to get on Sarah’s massage schedule.
If you are looking for up to date styles and maybe even a new you don’t hesitate to call. All the stylist are top notch!

Jessica Dalton has been doing my hair for 2 years now. Not only does she do an amazing job, she is an amazing person to talk to for 2+ hours. Jessica always does what I ask, but will sometimes make suggestions that are more flattering for me. My hair is healthier now, despite my constant highlighting, than it’s ever been.
Skincare by Marni is also a fabulous treat at this salon. Marni gives a great basic facial and also offers customary facials.

I never leave here disappointed! Rebel is the only I go to when I need a hair cut. She always makes sure to know exactly what you want before she starts cutting and she always has great ideas.

Rebel Walker… HUGE NO!!! Awful!!!
I was Highly disappointed after reading good reviews about her and I had asked for her specifically. She completely messed up my hair! This was the worst experience that I have ever had at a salon!!! Super cuts would have honestly been better!!!
I went in for a full set of blond highlights… Specifically I told her that I wanted to «go as light as we can». My hair is a medium brown (not that dark already). Everything went seemingly fine until shampooing when she put some nasty goopy product in my hair and did not thoroughly rinse it out. Then once she took off the towel, my hair was orange & brassy! When I asked her about it, she said over time it would lighten up to be more blond.
Then she barely blow dried my hair then scorched it with a flat iron, I literally saw her steaming my hair until it was limp and lifeless and orange! Then she decides to trim a half inch off the bottom so now I basically have a bob! And now I have little shreds of hair stuck all over because of the nasty goop that she didn’t rinse out and because she trimmed my hair while it was dry after she flat ironed it!!! WTH?!
Finally, She finishes off by giving me a hard time because I want to pay with my debit card saying that she forgot her cellphone with her card reader. I tell her that’s all I have to pay with, so she brings me to the front and when they ask her how much, she has to walk all the way back to her station to «check her own prices»? and then tells them to charge me $ 150.00!!! What!!! I was shocked to say the least! It was awful! Absolutely awful! Never again will I ever go back to China Blue! It’s very sad and unfortunate.

I have going to China Blue to see Whitney White for many many years. I always enjoy going in to the salon which is nice, and welcoming. When I moved «down the hill,» to Carlsbad I was wondering if I would make the hour trek up to see Whitney. It was such a dilemma because she is so great. I always walked out of the salon happy, and I had never been to anyone better. The first year I looked on Unilocal for a more local hair stylist. I know I am really picky, but surely in an upscale town like Carlsbad, I could find a good hairstylist! WELL! I went to one, then another, then another! Ok — I’m driving up to see Whitney just this once… my hair is a mess! In the next hunt I asked anyone I could, who they used in the Carlsbad area. The problem was I really never saw anyone with great hair! However, I tried a few more! No luck!!! My daughter, who is the modern day Rapunzel, said «mom, let’s just up to Ramona to see Whitney! It’s not worth the money you have spent on other stylist’s who didn’t even do a good job! Besides, I don’t trust anyone else!» That was it — I threw in the towel! I drive 50 miles each way to go see Whitney! I have never been disappointed and neither will you! She is a true color professional and understands her craft like no other! Thank you Whitney for saving me, countless times when I was in much need of a girly tune-​up (including the eyebrows!)! You are a hair Queen!!!

When I moved to San Diego 5 years ago, I struggled to find a hair stylist that did great color and cut and who was consistent. Look no further! ALICIA ROSSEN at China Blue is THE BEST. I am very picky, and I am here to tell you she does great hair!!! I drive 45 minutes every 8 weeks from Pacific Beach to to get my hair done by her. Always love my highlights and cut. She is always on time and you are in and out in no time (2 hours for cut and full head of highlights)! She charges a very reasonable price for her work. The area of Ramona is cute and quaint, so I do not mind the lovely drive up– it is so pretty.

I did not what to expect, but I was tired of trying to convey what I want to hairstylists, only to have them ignore me or misunderstand. This was my first time at China Blue, and I am glad that the stylist I got was Rebel. She was very meticulous and got to know my hair and what it wants to do before we even got started. She is very open to changing things along the way, and offered to cut my bangs for free when they get so long that I’m tempted to cut them myself! She is easy to talk to, and I find nothing superficial about her. I’m definitely going back and asking for her every time.

Can’t say enough about this salon a one stop full service salon ! Susie has been doing my hair for 10 years and I’ve never had one complaint !! Victoria does amazing nails and is a fabulous owner ! Sara is by far the best massage therapist I’ve ever come across! This is 5 star’s all the way!

Maureen is fantastic! 5 Star Color Trim and great demeanor. She is fast friendly knowlegeable and reasonable. Great local find!

Whitney does rock

I love this little salon! The people are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional!
When I first started going I had Yvette and she was good. (She has since left)
Now I use Maureen and she is AH-​mazing! She cuts, colors, highlights my hair and while she is shampooing it she always massages my head and neck. /​drool
They have spa services too. I haven’t used those yet but I plan on using them very very soon!

I was given a gift certificate for a massage from my kids, the salon had changed my appointments 3 different times and when I finally confirmed an appointment and arrived, I was not impressed at all with the receptionist, very rude and snobbish as the other viewer wrote. I spent 15 mins in the waiting area being ignored and decided to leave. Getting a refund from the manager was a chore in itself. I would not go back,
this is not to say the hair stylist there are not good but for massage or relaxation I would say save your money. I have heard Yvette the hair dresser is good and does a good job although I think she no longer works here.

Really have had an amazing experience every time that I come here. Everyone’s super friendly and always does an amazing job. It’s expensive but no more than any other salon– and at least they do it well. It’s clean inside and very professional. I feel the person at the front desk was a little snobbish, she made me feel a little uncomfortable. I wasn’t cheap with the tip (i always give 15% to hairdressers and that’s a big tip) and I didn’t complain about the price, but she wasn’t super friendly and really didn’t seem to care I was there. But the hairdresser was so nice and made good conversation even though I can tend to be quiet.

I’ve been going here since I was in middle school and i am now a junior in college. No one else has cut my hair since. I always go to Virgie, but I went to someone else one when she was gone and they did a great job too. All of these stylists are talented and clearly experienced. It always looks nice in there, it’s really peaceful and it smells so good in there too! This is my favorite, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a nice change, or just came into Ramona and wants professional salon quality awesomeness in their hair.

China Blue has been my one and only hair salon for the last two years. The salon is always spotlessly clean and the staff is always professional. I always know that I’m going to be treated well when I come here.
Yvette is my hair tech, and she can handle anything. I came in two years ago having never had my hair professionally colored and highlighted before and I was terrified. Yvette carefully explained the process to me and answered all of my questions.
For months afterward, I received compliments on my hair. Seriously. I have dark brown hair and she placed blonde and red highlights in it that were just stunning. I was so very pleased.
Then, I changed things up on her and went back to all brown with a red wash. No problem. My hair, again, looked great and totally natural.
Just recently, I changed things up on her again and asked for a more edgy look. We went light black with bright red highlights. Boom. Done. And my hair looks GREAT.
I’ve never been so pleased with a hair tech for so long in all of my life.
Yvette is also a specialist in make-​up and has given me a couple of tips over the years that have made a huge improvement in bringing out my eyes. What a difference!
You can keep your fancy-​schmancy Metropolitan salons. I’m sticking with China Blue!

I am absolutesly obsessed with Michelle, who works at China Blue. My brother, sister and I have been to her since she worked in La Mesa, adn we don’t mind the commute. She’s amazing for color (my sister has *fake* beautiful blond hair) and Michelle has seen me through some amazing transformations. She is great at listening to you adn giving you what you want and she’s incredibly fun.

Yvette cancelled the appointment that I made to get my make up done for my wedding. I scheduled it at least 2 months ago. I only found out when I had one of my bridesmaid’s call to confirm the appointment 4 days before my wedding. I am completely devasted! I have spent thousands of dollars on a single day, only to have the final piece not come together.
This incident demonstrates a lack of professionalism, common sense, and sensitivity. Proceed with caution!