Dearinger

01/17/09

good cut, attentive service

by cfriemann at Citysearch

I went to the La Jolla branch. Had a cut with foil highlight (half head). Be sure to print off the new customer special discount from their website, so you can try them out without spending a fortune. (20% off cuts, 30% off color). My cut was $43 with discount, $60 for the highlight.

I saw Laura for the cut, she's very precise and seems to know about the trends. Everyone here wants to do the best job for your hair type (I have fine hair). So don't expect them to give you a bouffant do if your hair will never do it naturally.

My colorist Kathleen is very easy to talk to, however I really didn't notice much difference in color compared to my natural shade. She put some blonde & strawberry blonde streaks in. I suppose I did say to not do anything too bold for my skin color (I have rosy skin).

I don't know why prior reviewers got such bad service. I went in on a Friday afternoon and they were very attentive and un-rushed. Both of my stylists did their own work entirely (didn't pawn me off to a trainee). It's not a super-fancy salon with wine, but their prices aren't that high either. Very low-key atmosphere.

• Pros: good cut, service, friendly
• Cons: color was too subtle, so be specific about what you want

10/20/08

good cut, horrible service... I won't be going back

by Janerr at Citysearch

At first, I really liked this salon. I do like my haircut, but I feel thrown around. They always seem HORRIBLY disorganized. My friend and I joke to arrive 30 minutes late and you'll be perfect. The last four times, my stylist has had someone else finish my hair. One time, the receptionist blowdried my hair and didn't even notice that I was flinching everytime she touched my head, it felt like a mild beating. (I have also had the gentleman that appeared to be there just to sweep hair finish my blowdry). Last time, my stylist accepted a walk in over finishing the blowdry himself. They were 30 minutes late with my friends appointment so they offered her a conditioning treatment that they made HER pay for! Not even at a discount! I DO think that they are very skilled stylists, but seriously lack service. Sadly, I'm not going back.

07/23/08

not one of my favorites

by ammarsd at Citysearch

I went to Deringer for a couple of times since I moved from L.A. My stylist in L.A is great and told me what kind of color and the proportion to mix so that I can color my hair the same color in San Diego. But the third time I was at Deringer, David was out of my brand so he used a different brand of colour and added more ash tones to darken it; all without telling me... I ended up with dark unsatisfactory color. I only cut my hair once there and was not happy at all since, after describing to their "top stylist" how I wanted my hair cut, he went ahead and cut it completely the opposite way. I'm sorry to say I will not be back.