Salon Avalon

Katina is a wonderful stylist! I wanted a trendy body wave perm that is all over Pinterest as the next up and coming hair style and it looks amazing! Few salons offer body wave or beach wave perms (they all will soon as it’s a huge trend for the next season) and Katina was incredible. She took her time, she was fun and had a great energy (important when you’ll be at a salon for a a few hours) and Katina followed up with me to make sure we got the look just right (I went back and she trimmed it a bit to give it a bit more bounce). I’ve never had a stylist check on my hair or take the time to make me feel truly valued as a customer. Katina made my hair look so good. Loose, beachy waves and my hair gets so many compliments. Everyone asks what hair wand or wave curling iron I’m using, and they are shocked when I tell them that it’s a beach wave body perm. I truly love Katina and am definitely happy to have found my soul stylist! Book an appointment with her today, you won’t be disappointed!!! Parking can be a bit of a drag, but that’s the only con to Salon Avalon. Cute salon, bright, great area, great environment. Super awesome and friendly stylists. All the customers I saw that day while I was there left looking happy and really everyone looked great. Highly recommend!!!

This place is awesome. So personal. Don’t have to tell them how I like it b/​c they already know.

I went here because my mother in law was able to get an appointment when she was here visiting and she thought they did a great job. I called and got an appointment on a Monday with McKenna. They did not tell me the salon isn’t typically open on Mondays so when I showed up at 1:20 for my 1:30 appointment and no one was there I was really confused.
When she finally got there. We got started right away. She sectioned my hair and was about to start highlighting without even putting a cape/​gown on. She apologized for forgetting. The haircut was unlike any haircut I’ve ever had. She never touched the front or bangs and when I asked she also said she forgot. The blowout was terrible. The color actually came out ok, however, the highlights looks like they are already grown out in lots of areas. I posted photos of the cut, color and blowout.
I called the next day to speak the with the manager. David wanted to make things right so I came back in and he fixed my haircut. I would absolutely go back to David for a haircut. He knows what he’s doing and he’s very personable. I forgot to take a photo after leaving the salon that night. I will update with a photo of my haircut from David which I really like.
I have to only give 3 stars based on my first stylist and the fact that my highlight looks grown out but had I been with David or one of the other stylists I’m pretty sure it would be a higher rating.

Awesome experience at Salon Avalon… Danielle did an Amazing job. The color and cut both were EXACTLY what I asked for! I highly recommend her especially if you want to look flawless for summer!

Went to Salon Avalon for a haircut. Katina was my stylist. WOW!
Impressed!
Great cut, great scalp massage, super personality!
Parking was a challenge, but the experience was well worth it.
I’ll be back!

A Must, San Diego!
Katina Curran @ Salon Avalon in Mission Hills is on the cutting edge of hair technology.
Yesterday she used the new Olaplex treatment on me and my hair turned out SO Good! I couldn’t be more pleased this morning. This would be my 3^rd time having my hair cut and colored @ Salon Avalon by Katina and I have to say I am VERY happy. Each time we begin a session, the attention she gives in consulting me on my specific hair wants and needs is extremely reassuring. The salon is bright, clean, friendly and parking is not bad at all… A couple of circles around the block and I was in! Love the free coffee and friendly staff!

Go to Salon Avalon and get your hair done by Katina. Shes not only a sweet girl but extremely gentle so, I recommend her for anyone that has a sensitive scalp. Yesterday, I had her give me highlights along with a re-​bonding treatment called «Oleplex»…If I had to describe it, Id say its like fabric softener for your hair! Thanks Katina. Great recommendation for someone like myself who colors their hair on a regular basis. I walked out of the salon feeling like 2 million bucks. Note: I would have included a 5^th star but parking in the immediate area is all metered and if you don’t have any spare change, hanging around you may have to park a few blocks away. Other than that, great experience and the employees were very nice.

I have been going to this salon for a couple of years now. David (the owner) usually does my hair and he restored the condition after it had been previously damaged at another salon. I get compliments all the time on the color. The last couple of times I have seen McKenna Mager, his daughter and had the same outstanding results. Clean, professional, friendly, and experienced. Great salon!

Danielle has been my stylist on and off for 10yrs. She’s the best, I’m so happy to be back in San Diego and have found her again at Avalon! Her cuts are great quality, I’m a wash n go type. The color she uses is so natural looking, I love the compliments. I’ll be taking my children there next week. Danielle is a stylist that I trust, very professional and I consider her to be a hair expert.

McKenna gave me a beautiful ombré for Spring and I love it! I’ve never had my hair professionally bleached and she did a great job, toned it just right and even curled my hair to perfection. Definitely recommend McKenna for color!

Revised July 24, 2015: John is gone. In his place are David and his colleagues. David is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He gave me a new color, which looks awesome, and gave me some other suggestions to think about! In addition, he explained the various types of color products and increased my knowledge level. FInally, he trimmed my ends nad made my hair shine like brand new. Impressed with his work and the new Jon-​free salon. Best of all I have the «secret formula» for when I’m out of town. No b.s. here — I’m a fan!
Normally, when things don’t go well, I don’t write a negative review, I just move on and focus on the learning experience. BUT — there are those times when something is annoying, or unprofessional, or inappropriate… and then I’ll go to Unilocal.I’ve had my hair cut once and colored once by John P. at this salon. The cut was nothing special — it was decent, but I was not thrilled. No compliments, and I returned to my previous salon for haircuts. John contacted me to request a Unilocal review (second time) and to inquire about color, so I figured I’d give him a chance at that and at a positive review.
He did do a nice job of suggesting a color and applying it. I would have returned to him for coloring, but when I asked him what products he used, he refused to tell me. Actually, he didn’t decline, he gave half answers, wasted my time, and annoyed me — thus the review. I’m not Edward Snowden and what color hair dye I use is not a government secret. I am a consumer and I have a right to know what products are being used on my hair/​body. I’m even less impressed with your passive aggressive bulls***ting than I am with your work, John. If this is all you have to sell/​offer, I remain singularly underwhelmed. Please don’t contact me again.

I’ve been going to Kari Daniels at Salon Avalon for years now! The salon is super nice and clean and is located in hillcrest. The staff are all very friendly, accommodating, and make you feel very comfortable. Kari Daniels is absolutely excellent at what she does! She is a color specialist and also can do haircuts, styling, and hair for special events and parties. Kari is a very detail orientated professional and takes the time to make sure her clients are happy! Kari knows what colors are flattering on people and can always put together gorgeous combinations. She has given me low lights with a copper undertone and blonde highlights and it always turns out beautiful! Her highlights always look very natural, and NEVER turn out thick or chunky. She has also died my hair dark underneath with carmel low lights and blonde highlights which turned out beautiful as well. I love the way I feel after I have seen Kari, she always knows how to satisfy all her clients and make them feel extremely confident! Kari can also put in extensions, and give brazilian blowouts. I LOVED how my hair felt after the brazilian blowout! It was so shiny and smooth, and looked so healthy! I would highly RECOMMEND Kari over any other hair stylist!

I LOVE my hairdresser, Michelle! She knows exactly what I want… even when I don’t. I’ve gone to Michelle for several different hairstyles and I’ve loved every single one of them… from A-​line asymmetrical to layered bob, she’s very good. I have also had my hair colored by Michelle… from blonde to red and back to blonde. I would recommend her to anyone — 5 stars for sure!

Thank you Kari for my Caramel and blonde highlights :)! So satisfied every appointment I have. There is no filter on either photos I posted and shows my hair before and after. She integrated it with my dark hair perfectly, even the stylists working with her asked her how she did it. If you have thick or long hair go to Kari she’s the only person I trust with my hair.

I have been getting my hair cut and colored by Chanra for a few years now, and she is wonderful. So talented and spot-​on with her advice about what would be flattering on me, I’ve really come to rely on her. She’s very accommodating too. With only one day’s notice I asked if she could squeeze me in on a Saturday to do my hair for my birthday party. She was booked, but she offered to come in early before her first appointment, and what’s more, when I told her it was a 70’s themed party, she quickly researched some pics and gave me a super cute 70’s do, something she’d never done before! I was so grateful! I take my daughter and son to see Chanra too. She’s very cool with the kids, and they really like her. Thank you Chanra! You’re the best!!!

John has done my cut and color several times, now, and I always get compliments. A better testimonial, though, deserves a little story:
One time, my teen daughter went with me to the salon, and John told her that a particular shade of brown would bring out her gorgeous eyes. Finally, we went and got her hair color done, and the next day a modeling scout spotted my daughter and said that her hair color exactly matches her eyes. She could have been awarded a year contract but other circumstances precluded. The point is that John is right on!

Kari Daniels is the best! I’ve been seeing her since she’s been working up the street at another salon and I would travel to the ends of the earth for her! Not only does she do the best layered cuts but she is super skilled with coloring and doing specialty styles! If you have a big event coming up I would book her now! Just look at the photos she has posted! So if you are out looking around for a new stylist, Kari Daniels and Salon Avalon are it!

I’ve been seeing Kari Daniels at Salon Avalon for a year. She’s amazing! I always get a full blonde highlight and she gets close to the scalp, gets the entire hair line & uses a ton of foils since I don’t like it chunky. It’s easy to schedule with her using the salons website. There’s a lot of metered street parking. There are great restaurants all around too. Kari’s very friendly and her rates are very reasonable. :)

John Pacent does amazing work! I cut my hair off at the begining of this year and as it’s growing out I have been hacking at it myself, it was a mess. I heard John was a master at fixing diasters so I decided to see if he could fix this mess! He did! He was actually able to keep the little length I had and turn it into a really cute cut! I can’t believe anyone could have fixed the mess I made but he did
I LOVE the cut and style. Will be much easier to grow out not. I would say 5 stars isn’t enough! John was very professional and I am so glad I found him. He has a great personality.

I came here to get a straightening service by Dave. It was the first time I had it done. He was so meticulous in every thing he did. He took the smallest strands and made sure everything was perfect. I didn’t feel rushed. I was his only client at that time. The end result was exactly what I expected. fabulous straight hair that I could air dry and it would be straight! :)
I’m writing this months later because I went to someone else to have the same service done. Big mistake! She had another client simulaneously, didn’t use as good of product, didn’t take the time to get every strand, and as a result I walked out with frizzy, not straight hair. :(Funny thing is that she thought the service was what I should have expected! I spoke with her and she was so kind. She made things right. But… next time I plan to go get my hair done, it will be with Dave!