The best salons & beauty spots in La Mesa

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

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Local, strip-mall salon since 2010 with haircuts & color treatments, plus facials & waxing services.

7957 University Ave

Local, strip-mall salon since 2010 with haircuts & color treatments, plus facials & waxing 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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Cheerful, high-ceilinged sugaring & waxing salon also offering a variety of facials.

4721 3rd St

Cheerful, high-ceilinged sugaring & waxing salon also offering a variety of facials.

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Longtime hair stylist offering services including haircuts, coloring, and microblading.

8127 La Mesa Blvd Ste 106

Longtime hair stylist offering services including haircuts, coloring, and microblading.

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Visitors to this hair and nail salon praise the buzzing energy, ambiance, and quality results.

8363 Center Dr

Visitors to this hair and nail salon praise the buzzing energy, ambiance, and quality results.

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Full-service salon in Grossmont Trolley Center featuring a boutique.

8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 100

Full-service salon in Grossmont Trolley Center featuring a boutique.

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Appointments are recommended at this barbershop, which also offers drinks and snacks.

8283 La Mesa Blvd

Appointments are recommended at this barbershop, which also offers drinks and snacks.

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Old-school shop offering classic haircuts for men and boys, along with beard trims and hot towel shaves.

8055 La Mesa Blvd Ste 104

Old-school shop offering classic haircuts for men and boys, along with beard trims and hot towel shaves.

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Hair salon for cuts, blow-dries and coloring, plus a spa for skin treatments and massages.

8043 La Mesa Blvd

Hair salon for cuts, blow-dries and coloring, plus a spa for skin treatments and massages.

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Full-service hair salon specializing in hair coloring, cutting, and extensions, with appointments recommended.

8341 Lemon Ave Ste E

Full-service hair salon specializing in hair coloring, cutting, and extensions, with appointments recommended.

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Chain hair salon for men and boys offering haircuts with massaging shampoo and hot towels.

8034 La Mesa Blvd

Chain hair salon for men and boys offering haircuts with massaging shampoo and hot towels.

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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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Casual hair salon with a nail station for mani-pedis and wax services, staffed by friendly professionals.

7454 University Ave Ste b

Casual hair salon with a nail station for mani-pedis and wax services, staffed by friendly professionals.

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Long-running, family-operated shop carrying beauty products from hair care to makeup.

5500 Grossmont Center Dr

Long-running, family-operated shop carrying beauty products from hair care to makeup.

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Relaxed beauty salon offering haircuts and coloring along with pedicures and manicures.

4695 Palm Ave

Relaxed beauty salon offering haircuts and coloring along with pedicures and manicures.

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Haircuts at laid-back quarters with friendly service and dogs.

8886 La Mesa Blvd

Haircuts at laid-back quarters with friendly service and dogs.

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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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La Mesa beauty lounge offering airbrush tanning, waxing, microblading, and facials, plus Botox.

8888 - 8890 La Mesa Blvd

La Mesa beauty lounge offering airbrush tanning, waxing, microblading, and facials, plus Botox.

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Manicures and pedicures are offered at this chic spot, along with nail art and artificial nails.

5310 Baltimore Dr

Manicures and pedicures are offered at this chic spot, along with nail art and artificial nails.

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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.

From the San Diego newsletter, August 4, 2026

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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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Glamour Us is the local beauty supply plug for everyday glam, stocking Latina and Mexican favorites alongside top brands like BISSU, Prosa,…

693 Palomar St #5 (Chula Vista)

A. Girl. This week, scoop up vibrant palettes, lush lashes, press-on nails, hair color, skincare, and tools that make getting ready actually fun.

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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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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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Tired of penciling in brows before your first sip of cafecito? Anna Kara's Permanent Makeup Studio does natural-looking Realistic Nano…

1357 Seventh Ave Ste C (San Diego)

Tired of penciling in brows before your first sip of cafecito?

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

8011 University Ave

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

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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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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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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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Skip the morning mirror math and let San Diego Permanent Cosmetics give you always-on brows, eyeliner, or lip color, all delivered by Nicki…

6386 Alvarado Ct #330 (San Diego)

Skip the morning mirror math and let San Diego Permanent Cosmetics give you always-on brows, eyeliner, or lip color, all delivered by Nicki who locals love for her patient, detail-obsessed touch. They also offer compassionate areola repigmentation and 3D nipple tattoos, helping survivors feel whole again.

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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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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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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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