The best salons & beauty spots in Escondido

82 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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Barbershop featuring a clean setting.

1015 E Alessandro Blvd Ste 110 (Riverside)

Barbershop featuring a clean setting.

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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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Hair salon, whose stylists offer cuts, color, extensions and Keratin straightening treatments.

14 Creekside Dr Ste 102 (San Marcos)

Hair salon, whose stylists offer cuts, color, extensions and Keratin straightening treatments.

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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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Beauty salon offering lash extensions, facials, waxing, brow tinting, and other services.

904 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 3 (San Marcos)

Beauty salon offering lash extensions, facials, waxing, brow tinting, and other services.

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Beauty salon located in the Galleria at Tyler offering a range of services from hair removal to facials.

1299 Tyler St Ste 1153 (Riverside)

Beauty salon located in the Galleria at Tyler offering a range of services from hair removal to facials.

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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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Cozy salon featuring manicure treatments pedicure treatments acrylic nails, gel nails, polish and waxing.

10179 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Cozy salon featuring manicure treatments pedicure treatments acrylic nails, gel nails, polish and waxing.

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Traditional barbershop offering haircuts and fades in the San Marcos Center.

849 W San Marcos Blvd (San Marcos)

Traditional barbershop offering haircuts and fades in the San Marcos Center.

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Stylish hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and other services in a clean, comfortable environment.

7000 Indiana Ave Ste 109 (Riverside)

Stylish hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and other services in a clean, comfortable environment.

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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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Hair salon set in Canyon Crest Towne Centre offering appointment-only services.

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #2 (Riverside)

Hair salon set in Canyon Crest Towne Centre offering appointment-only services.

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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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By-appointment salon offering lash extensions, lifts, and brow services, plus waxing and facials.

902 W San Marcos Blvd A (San Marcos)

By-appointment salon offering lash extensions, lifts, and brow services, plus waxing and facials.

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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 providing gel manicures and pedicures, plus hot stone massages.

2692 Canyon Springs Pkwy (Riverside)

Nail salon providing gel manicures and pedicures, plus hot stone massages.

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Nail salon in Wiest Plaza Shopping Center offering pedicures and waxing services.

10357 Magnolia Ave Ste l (Riverside)

Nail salon in Wiest Plaza Shopping Center offering pedicures and waxing services.

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Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

342 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Ste 142 (San Marcos)

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

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Hair salon specializing in color correction, balayage, Brazilian blowouts, and other services.

6165 Valley Springs Pkwy (Riverside)

Hair salon specializing in color correction, balayage, Brazilian blowouts, and other services.

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Salon in Campus Marketplace offering manicures, pedicures, and acrylics, plus sterilized tools.

314 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Ste 113 (San Marcos)

Salon in Campus Marketplace offering manicures, pedicures, and acrylics, plus sterilized tools.

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Simple, relaxing nail salon featuring manicures, pedicures, gels and massages, along with waxing and eyelash tinting.

6165 Valley Springs Pkwy (Riverside)

Simple, relaxing nail salon featuring manicures, pedicures, gels and massages, along with waxing and eyelash tinting.

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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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At SoulCal Artistry Esthetics, customized facials, lash extensions, brow shaping, and tooth gems meet legit relaxation, plus fire cupping…

101 E Grand Ave

At SoulCal Artistry Esthetics, customized facials, lash extensions, brow shaping, and tooth gems meet legit relaxation, plus fire cupping and lymphatic drainage massage. Perfect when you need a quick reset this week so your skin and lashes show up even when your calendar absolutely will not.

From the Oceanside newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Dial in your fade game this week, Arsenal Barber Supply has the pro gear Encinitas barbers and home cutters actually reach for, from…

420 W 5th Ave

Dial in your fade game this week, Arsenal Barber Supply has the pro gear Encinitas barbers and home cutters actually reach for, from Babyliss, Wahl and Andis clippers to trimmers, guards, straight razors, blades, disinfectants and aftershaves. Stock up before the weekend cuts sneak up on you.

From the Encinitas newsletter, August 6, 2026

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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.

From the San Diego newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Salon Republic in Escondido brings a roster of talented beauty pros under one sleek roof, and their Find a Beauty Pro tool makes it easy to…

200 E Via Rancho Pkwy Ste 135 · ✓ checked Jul 30

Salon Republic in Escondido brings a roster of talented beauty pros under one sleek roof, and their Find a Beauty Pro tool makes it easy to book the right stylist. Craving a crisp cut or color refresh, set yourself up with hair that behaves this week.

From the Escondido newsletter, August 4, 2026

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

1266 Auto Park Way Ste A

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

1220 Auto Park Way

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

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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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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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Relaxed salon featuring haircuts, coloring, extensions and keratin treatments, plus waxing.

217 E Grand Ave

Relaxed salon featuring haircuts, coloring, extensions and keratin treatments, plus waxing.

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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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Hair salon offering services including styling, cuts, coloring, and perms.

322 W El Norte Pkwy suite d

Hair salon offering services including styling, cuts, coloring, and perms.

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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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Casual hair salon offering cuts and colorings, plus nail services.

1874 W El Norte Pkwy

Casual hair salon offering cuts and colorings, plus nail services.

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