The best salons & beauty spots in Encinitas

66 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Spacious salon offering Japanese hairstyling services, including straightening treatments.

16525 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

Spacious salon offering Japanese hairstyling services, including straightening treatments.

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Friendly salon featuring manicures and pedicures as well as gel treatments.

4200 Trabuco Rd #165 (Irvine)

Friendly salon featuring manicures and pedicures as well as gel treatments.

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Salon offering men's and women's haircuts (and for kids), plus a range of color treatments, updos and styling services.

4250 Barranca Pkwy (Irvine)

Salon offering men's and women's haircuts (and for kids), plus a range of color treatments, updos and styling services.

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Informal salon for women, men and kids specializing in color and style as well as haircuts.

2015 Birch Rd Ste 401-405 #42A (Chula Vista)

Informal salon for women, men and kids specializing in color and style as well as haircuts.

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Friendly salon offering a variety of manicures and pedicures plus nail art options.

18560 Van Buren Boulevard Ste 1c (Riverside)

Friendly salon offering a variety of manicures and pedicures plus nail art options.

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Unpretentious hair studio specializing in cuts and color for men and women.

INSIDE SOLA SALON, 15333 Culver Dr Ste 200 (Irvine)

Unpretentious hair studio specializing in cuts and color for men and women.

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Old-school place offering men's haircuts, shaves and beard trims, often provided by friendly staff.

8974 Trautwein Rd B-3 (Riverside)

Old-school place offering men's haircuts, shaves and beard trims, often provided by friendly staff.

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Relaxed, friendly hair salon specializing in color and cuts, with blowouts, extensions, and brow services.

above chapter one and downtown sugar, 225 N Broadway Ste 215 (Santa Ana)

Relaxed, friendly hair salon specializing in color and cuts, with blowouts, extensions, and brow services.

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Danckuts

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Clean, relaxed shop known for the hair-style “coding” system in which haircut details are saved for future appointments.

13925 Yale Ave #185 (Irvine)

Clean, relaxed shop known for the hair-style “coding” system in which haircut details are saved for future appointments.

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Nail salon offering a variety of manicures and pedicures, plus foot baths, massages, waxes and eyelash extensions.

4628 Barranca Pkwy (Irvine)

Nail salon offering a variety of manicures and pedicures, plus foot baths, massages, waxes and eyelash extensions.

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Clean salon offering manicures and pedicures, along with acrylic, dip and gel nails.

15455 Jeffrey Rd Ste 320 (Irvine)

Clean salon offering manicures and pedicures, along with acrylic, dip and gel nails.

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Manicures and pedicures in a clean space with some workers dressed in Buddhist monk-style clothing.

4943, 16525 Von Karman Ave suite 3a (Irvine)

Manicures and pedicures in a clean space with some workers dressed in Buddhist monk-style clothing.

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Chain outpost offering haircuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves, plus retail products.

3972 H Barranca Pkwy (Irvine)

Chain outpost offering haircuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves, plus retail products.

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Cozy salon for pedicures and manicures (gel also available), plus waxing services and massages.

1480 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 907 (Chula Vista)

Cozy salon for pedicures and manicures (gel also available), plus waxing services and massages.

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Nail salon offering pedicures and a range of manicure options, including gel and acrylic sets.

92 Corporate Park Ste E (Irvine)

Nail salon offering pedicures and a range of manicure options, including gel and acrylic sets.

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Upscale barbershop, offering fade haircuts and beard trims, plus free drinks and pool.

17775 Main St Ste d (Irvine)

Upscale barbershop, offering fade haircuts and beard trims, plus free drinks and pool.

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Beauty and hair salon featuring Aveda hair and skin products and complimentary massages.

2015 Birch Rd #1604 (Chula Vista)

Beauty and hair salon featuring Aveda hair and skin products and complimentary massages.

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Hair salon specializing in services such as coloring, highlights, and haircuts.

15333 Culver Dr Ste 200 Studio 33 (Irvine)

Hair salon specializing in services such as coloring, highlights, and haircuts.

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Hair salon offering blowouts and haircuts for thin and thick, straight or curly hair, in Trabuco Plaza.

13925 Yale Ave #150 (Irvine)

Hair salon offering blowouts and haircuts for thin and thick, straight or curly hair, in Trabuco Plaza.

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If your hair needs a reset this week, Bespoke Hair does it with custom, a la carte service that actually fits your goals, whether you want…

1452 Seventh Ave (San Diego)

If your hair needs a reset this week, Bespoke Hair does it with custom, a la carte service that actually fits your goals, whether you want a chop, fresh blonding, or a little extra length. Friendly pros and options from texture treatments to Hydrafacial and Keravive scalp care keep it looking like you.

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Since 2009, SD Beauty Lab has been the go-to for human hair and synthetic wigs, toppers, and extensions, stocking over 100 styles from Jon…

8022 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (San Diego)

Since 2009, SD Beauty Lab has been the go-to for human hair and synthetic wigs, toppers, and extensions, stocking over 100 styles from Jon Renau, Raquel Welch, Gabor, Wig Pro and more. Their team helps you land the right color and fit, because sometimes your hair wants a plot twist.

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Sakura Serenity Spa handles the details with permanent makeup, Combo Brows microblading with shading, MicroChanneling and custom facials,…

1022 N El Camino Real Ste 115 · ✓ checked Jul 27

Sakura Serenity Spa handles the details with permanent makeup, Combo Brows microblading with shading, MicroChanneling and custom facials, plus lash and brow services that make mornings easier. Treat yourself this week and let a pro tidy brows, refresh skin and lower your getting-ready stress to near-zero.

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Professional makeup artist offering microblading as well as services for eyes, lips, and scalp.

17831 Sky Park Cir Ste e & f (Irvine)

Professional makeup artist offering microblading as well as services for eyes, lips, and scalp.

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K-beauty chain stocking skincare, makeup, and other natural-ingredient products.

828 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

K-beauty chain stocking skincare, makeup, and other natural-ingredient products.

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Clinic specializing in customized brow and lip tattooing for a natural-looking enhancement.

222 N Acacia Ave (Solana Beach)

Clinic specializing in customized brow and lip tattooing for a natural-looking enhancement.

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Waxing hair removal, microdermabrasion & cosmetic eyebrow tattooing offered in a clinical setting.

1991 Village Park Way #100

Waxing hair removal, microdermabrasion & cosmetic eyebrow tattooing offered in a clinical setting.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

2015 Birch Rd Ste 1801 (Chula Vista)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Beauty salon whose offerings also include lash extensions and waxing services.

3633 Camino del Rio S (San Diego)

Beauty salon whose offerings also include lash extensions and waxing services.

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Wide selection of make-up, jewelry, and hair accessories offering affordable picks at reasonable prices.

693 Palomar St #5 (Chula Vista)

Wide selection of make-up, jewelry, and hair accessories offering affordable picks at reasonable prices.

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Chain makeup store providing a wide selection of its products, including lip liner.

7007 Friars Rd Suite #615 (San Diego)

Chain makeup store providing a wide selection of its products, including lip liner.

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Salon at the Irvine Spectrum Center offering cuts and colors using Aveda products.

769 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Salon at the Irvine Spectrum Center offering cuts and colors using Aveda products.

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Airy, stylish salon featuring personalized cuts, coloring and other hair services, plus friendly service.

6874 Embarcadero Ln (Carlsbad)

Airy, stylish salon featuring personalized cuts, coloring and other hair services, plus friendly service.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

1905 Calle Barcelona (Carlsbad)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Bright, welcoming salon featuring haircuts, coloring, styling, vivids, and balayage. Snacks, drinks, and parking offered.

1807 Robinson Ave Unit 104 (San Diego)

Bright, welcoming salon featuring haircuts, coloring, styling, vivids, and balayage. Snacks, drinks, and parking offered.

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Tattoo removal, cosmetic tattooing, and training courses offered in an elegant space led by an artist.

11650 Iberia Pl #120 (San Diego)

Tattoo removal, cosmetic tattooing, and training courses offered in an elegant space led by an artist.

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Studio offering lash and brow treatments, plus teeth whitening with a clean, welcoming feel.

1040 University Ave B201 (San Diego)

Studio offering lash and brow treatments, plus teeth whitening with a clean, welcoming feel.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

1072 Camino Del Rio N (San Diego)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

16585 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Friendly studio for permanent makeup procedures, including eyebrows and lips.

1357 Seventh Ave Ste C (San Diego)

Friendly studio for permanent makeup procedures, including eyebrows and lips.

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Stylist, focusing on haircuts, coloring and Brazilian blowouts.

4482 Barranca Pkwy (Irvine)

Stylist, focusing on haircuts, coloring and Brazilian blowouts.

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Cozy salon featuring treatments such as hair coloring and perms, plus haircutting services.

15333 Culver Dr 200, Room number 32 (Irvine)

Cozy salon featuring treatments such as hair coloring and perms, plus haircutting services.

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Hairdresser offering cuts, styling, and coloring services for men and women.

15333 Culver Dr Ste 200 (Irvine)

Hairdresser offering cuts, styling, and coloring services for men and women.

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Salon offering haircuts, styling, coloring, and deep-conditioning treatments.

3953 Goldfinch St (San Diego)

Salon offering haircuts, styling, coloring, and deep-conditioning treatments.

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Salon offering services such as haircuts, coloring, and Brazilian blowouts.

3830 30th St (San Diego)

Salon offering services such as haircuts, coloring, and Brazilian blowouts.

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Eyelash salon offering extensions, lifts, and tinting, plus brow threading and microblading.

3550 Rosecrans St Ste D (San Diego)

Eyelash salon offering extensions, lifts, and tinting, plus brow threading and microblading.

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Beauty salon in the Airport Business Center specializing in a variety of lash services.

18005 Sky Park Cir h (Irvine)

Beauty salon in the Airport Business Center specializing in a variety of lash services.

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Permanent makeup clinic providing services for eyebrows, including microblading.

2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd #129 (Del Mar)

Permanent makeup clinic providing services for eyebrows, including microblading.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

3315 Rosecrans St (San Diego)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Clip-in, halo and synthetic hair extensions and wigs for women and children (plus color-matching services).

1400 Camino De La Reina Ste 110 (San Diego)

Clip-in, halo and synthetic hair extensions and wigs for women and children (plus color-matching services).

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Store featuring a wide selection of beauty supplies and cosmetics, as well as brand-name hair care products.

1637 Garnet Ave (San Diego)

Store featuring a wide selection of beauty supplies and cosmetics, as well as brand-name hair care products.

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Salon offering a full menu of services, including haircuts, coloring, and perms, plus nail art.

4505 Barranca Pkwy (Irvine)

Salon offering a full menu of services, including haircuts, coloring, and perms, plus nail art.

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Beauty salon specializing in eyelash extensions from classic to mega volume, plus sugaring services.

inside Kim's Beauty Supply Store, 17779 Main St Ste A (Irvine)

Beauty salon specializing in eyelash extensions from classic to mega volume, plus sugaring services.

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Permanent makeup and microblading studio for brows, lips and lash enhancements.

2525 Camino del Rio S Unit 155 (San Diego)

Permanent makeup and microblading studio for brows, lips and lash enhancements.

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Permanent make-up studio offering microblading, lip blushing and other procedures to enhance natural features.

6622 Mission Gorge Rd (San Diego)

Permanent make-up studio offering microblading, lip blushing and other procedures to enhance natural features.

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Brow treatment specialist offering permanent makeup, microblading and tattooing services.

6622 Mission Gorge Rd (San Diego)

Brow treatment specialist offering permanent makeup, microblading and tattooing services.

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Relaxed and modern salon featuring experienced stylists and welcoming service.

3828 Fifth Ave (San Diego)

Relaxed and modern salon featuring experienced stylists and welcoming service.

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Luxury hair salon specializing in Bellami hair extensions, haircuts, and balayage.

1640 Camino Del Rio N Ste 206 (San Diego)

Luxury hair salon specializing in Bellami hair extensions, haircuts, and balayage.

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Claire's

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Chain retailer for an array of jewelry & fashion accessories, plus beauty & make-up products.

2015 Birch Rd Spc 507 (Chula Vista)

Chain retailer for an array of jewelry & fashion accessories, plus beauty & make-up products.

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Relaxed studio specializing in mink and synthetic eyelash extensions, with a monthly membership program.

3800 Barranca Pkwy Ste G (Irvine)

Relaxed studio specializing in mink and synthetic eyelash extensions, with a monthly membership program.

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Packed space for wigs and extensions along with hair-care and beauty products.

2901 University Ave (San Diego)

Packed space for wigs and extensions along with hair-care and beauty products.

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Professional clinic where an artist uses permanent makeup to enhance brows, lips and lashes.

8160 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 103 (San Diego)

Professional clinic where an artist uses permanent makeup to enhance brows, lips and lashes.

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Hair salon offering haircuts, styling and coloring, plus keratin treatments.

17801 Main St Ste d (Irvine)

Hair salon offering haircuts, styling and coloring, plus keratin treatments.

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Beauty supply store offering hair care products, wigs, and braiding hair, along with friendly service.

6075 University Ave (San Diego)

Beauty supply store offering hair care products, wigs, and braiding hair, along with friendly service.

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Appointments are recommended at this eyelash salon located within Culver Plaza.

15333 Culver Dr Ste 220 (Irvine)

Appointments are recommended at this eyelash salon located within Culver Plaza.

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Clinic in Woodbury Town Center offering microblading, shading, eyeliner, and lip tattoos.

Sola Salon Studio, 6282 Irvine Blvd Studio 18 (Irvine)

Clinic in Woodbury Town Center offering microblading, shading, eyeliner, and lip tattoos.

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Salon at Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center offering eyelash extensions and eyebrow waxing.

2700 Alton Pkwy #219 (Irvine)

Salon at Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center offering eyelash extensions and eyebrow waxing.

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