The Studio by Vanity

I am blow away by this salon. The girls are all so nice and the feel and vibe is very refreshing. I came by yesterday for a change of pace. I wanted a new color and a new look.
Now most people will tell me what I’m looking for is too bold or drastic. Every six months or so I like to mix up my look. In the past my hair stylists have tamed it down and limited how much they’re willing to do. But not Kassidy B. I told her what I wanted and asked if it was possible. Not only did she immediately know what I wanted, she worked out a plan to get it done. I’m blonde again, from a red, and my hair feels amazing. It didn’t break off or die like most stylists lead you to believe it will.
She was totally professional and dedicated to getting my hair done and looking great. I’m very pleased with her work and highly recommend her! Thank you Kassidy.

My girl Janea is the best hairstylist I’ve ever had. She is phenomenal at blondes, and has never messed up my hair once in all the years I’ve gone to her. The girls at Vanity are sweet and beautiful. They have a perfect salon atmosphere!

Such an amazing experience every time! Katie is the best;) she also did my hair for my wedding and she was incredible! It was an unbelievable experience and I highly recommend her bed this salon!

Lisa Ha, is a very skilled colorist with an exceptional artistic ability, she is a great listener and defiantly a professional. I would refer her to my mother and the presents wife :)! She is outstanding!

I have been going here for years! I get my hair colored mostly. Janea is amazing! I have never been disappointed. She just knows what she is doing and is the best colorist I’ve gone to. She makes you feel at home at their beautiful hair studio.

I go to Katie at this fabulous hair salon — great friendly atmosphere. Stylish décor. And consistently awesome haircuts. I lived in north county for two years and had to move up to Orange County for work– when I need my haircut I still make the commute down to Solana to get my hair done. Worth every penny!

I have been a huge fan of Courtney and the salon for many years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. It’s great to feel confident that you are getting the best professional cut and color and have a great experience every time. Courtney is thoughtful and always listens to any input you might have. She takes a lot of care in making sure you love the finished product. It’s a relaxing and fun atmosphere at Vanity and even my husband likes getting his hair cut here.

I have been coming to the” original” Vanity Hair Studio for many years. I always walk out a happy customer. Carrie is the best! She keeps up with the latest trends. You will not be disappointed!

I absolutely love Vanity Hair Studio. The owner, Carrie is awesome! She has been doing my hair since I was a girl, and always goes above and beyond. The Studio is full of wonderful cheery people, the atmosphere is great. You almost want to book a hair appointment for social hour, seriously everyone is very friendly (a relief from most salons of this quality –usually snobby). Carrie hands down gives the best cut and blow out around town, she has serious skill especially with highlights and brown colorings. Katie, does fantastic highlights and dirty blonde colorings. She is very chemical savvy and knows how to mix her dyes to a scale beyond your average hair dresser, almost like a chemist. JeNea does beautiful dark browns, I had her color my hair one time from bright blonde to a rich brown that came out baby smooth and resembled an Angelina Jolie color with perfect coverage and even tone. All in all the environment is great and they have a killer team. I live in Los Angeles now and still come down to Vanity Studio. Oh yeah did I mention they have the best of the best hair products. Oh and the salon is impressively Eco Friendly, from the floors to the ceilings this place is green. You go Vanity Hair Studio, keep up the good work lades I will see you late this month!

I’ve been going to Vanity since I was 12 years old, I’m 20 now, and I can honestly say that I have LOVED the end result every single time. I get my hair done by Heidi, cut and color, and she always manages to get exactly what I’m looking for. She asks plenty of questions and takes her time to ensure that I’m completely satisfied. You will not regret going here!

I have been going to this Awesome Salon for a few years now AND I go because of Courtney! This is my 1^st Unilocal Review EVER & I wanted to give Big Thanks to Courtney & all the Ladies at Vanity. They are always so friendly, knowledgable and professional.
Courtney has great technique and for my crazy wavy/​thick/​long hair her cuts do wonders. If I ever want to change my look/​add bangs/​color/​highlights etc. She is super patient and clarifies before any changes are made.
I am always happy to have my hair in Courtney’s expert hands!
Thanks Again for all the years of great service!!!
Rachel H

For a straight guy, I think I’m overly worried about my hair and my hair style. I’ve waited to go to San Jose to get my haircuts. Not anymore! I found Lisa here at Vanity and I’m never dealing with anyone else, ever again.
She was very pleasant, knowledgeable and very patient with me. I came in asking for a new look. Something modern but professional. The end result was the best haircut I’ve ever had. Not over exaggerating. Quite literally the best haircut I’ve ever had. I recommended Lisa to my mother, who has been going to her stylist religiously. Glad to say, she also switched to Lisa and said the same thing to me. Her cut and color were the best cut and color she has ever had.
Thank you Lisa!

I’m not sure who was hating on Courtney, but I’d let her cut my hair any day of the week. She was nice, professional, and did a great job on my hair. Thanks Courtney, it’s not you that is messed up, it is the rest of the world! I will definitely give Vanity the next dibs on my hair if they can schedule me in.

Let’s start by saying that I’m a guy. A guy who enjoys a nice haircut experience in a salon. That being said, I’ve been coming to Vanity since I’ve moved to SD 4 years ago. I used to live around the corner, so its convenience brought me in. Now I live all the way downtown, and still drive up to get my haircut here.
Courtney has always taken care of me. When I’m incredibly particular, she takes the time and really gets it to where I want it. When I’m less particular, I trust her skills and opinions completely. For her to spend close to an hour on a guy’s hair, really says something about customer service to me. She goes out of her way to listen well and get what I’m looking for every time. A true artist, in a world of so many super cuts. Plus, the sparkling conversation!
Prices are on target with most places. It smells nice there. Cool looking place, mixing contemporary and eclectic. Most of all– very clean. Everyone else there is always friendly and casual as well. Always saying hi and even popping in on our chats occasionally. I never feel rushed and have never had to wait more than 5 minutes on arrival. Even when I’m late, which is often– not a big deal. With a hectic schedule I often cancel or need to move things around and they are amazing at helping with that. Usually even calling me to squeeze a slot for me, if they know I’d appreciate it.
Not sure if females feel the same, but as a guy, my favorite touch is the after haircut rinse. I’ve never had this offered anywhere else. Courtney offers it (free of charge) each time, so I don’t leave itchy or having to go home and shower off all the clippings before going on with my night/​day. A great perk.
I’d like to personally thank Vanity Hair Studio for all past dates that I have been on and my current girlfriend. If it weren’t for Courtney’s craftsmanship, I’d have far less interest from the opposite sex. Thanks!

This review is for Cori, she is amazing! I started going to her, and then referred my mom to her, we have both been really happy with her services! She always listens to what I want and pays a lot of attention to detail, things I really appreciate! I have had her do blonde highlights, which came out really natural looking, and the grow out line was barely noticeable. Recently, I went dark, which I haven’t done before, and she sat with me and showed me color swatches and involved me in the process, my hair turned out great! The salon is very clean and spacious, and I really appreciate all their ‘green’ efforts.

I’ve been to so many hair studios in North County. Vanity is the best (for me and my fiancé). The atmosphere is relaxing, everyone is warm and inviting, and the chocolate bars in the apothecary jar are always well stocked!
Courtney is amazing. She’s always able to see what I have a hard time describing, and she has never done less than a fantastic job for me and my fiancé in cuts and, in her case, color.

I have been going to Vanity since their location on Coast Hwy, and I must say, their new location is great! You feel like you’re in a very high-​end LA or NY salon; it’s so modern and everyone is incredibly nice. Courtney has been doing my hair for over 5 years now, and to this day I have nothing but amazing things to say about her. I can walk in there with an extremely basic idea of what I want, and she takes it & runs with it. It is so nice to have a stylist that you can trust completely. She also introduced me to Moroccan Oil which has made my hair so much softer & shinier in between visits! She is the best and I can’t imagine ever going anywhere else!!!

This really refers to Courtney ONLY. and the salon for hiring her.
I got a Bloomspot deal for a haircut and keratin treatment with Courtney. It was TERRIBLE. She followed the regular procedure for the Keratin treatment (I’ve had it done several times, so I’m very familiar with it). However, the PRODUCT she was using must’ve been the cheapest nastiest keratin product everrr. When she was washing my hair with the sulfate-​free shampoo of the same brand, I instantly noticed this terrible stench. Smelled like a wet dog and urine. Too bad the product smells exactly the same and leaves your hair smelling like crap afterwards, even after you wash it out.
I didn’t say anything, hoping that the results would surprise me. I got a really bad headache and nausea from the procedure, which has happened before (Read up on the dangers of Brazilian Keratin– it’s well known). But I have pretty frizzy hair so I take the risks and hazards that come along with the procedure. The headache and nausea actually lasted longer this time, it’s been 2.5 days and I still feel sick.
The worst part is, the next day, when I washed out the product, my hair wreaked so much of an overflowing toilet that my sister and boyfriend noticed instantly after I washed it out. It was such a powerful and nauseating stench. The smell is the worst when your hair is wet. And stays in your hair after several washes. (I still pray that it’ll go away otherwise I am going to wash my hair with sulfate shampoo to get it out)
AND my hair is NOT straight or silky! WTF. I’m so angry. My hair looks brassy and dry and worst than before. I could honestly cry about it.
I hate stylists that aren’t willing to invest in quality products… that CHEAP SHIZ DON’T WORK.
And the haircut was just ok.

I have been going to Vanity for a few years now. Courtney is the best! My mom and my cousin (girl) go to Courtney as well. My mom had been going to the same hair stylist since I can remember. She gave Courtney a try and has since switched to her. That say something for a women to switch after that many years. My cousin moved here from sacramento and loves Courtney. Courtney is skilled and seems to love what she does. I recomend her for anything. She is very friendly and very attentive to her clients needs and wants. GO SEE HER! You wont regret it. A little side note, Courtney’s color line is all organic. I only know this because my mom is very high on that.
The salon is nice and new. The girls are always friendly and fun. The salon is not in a big strip mall so parking is never an issue. Good people talented people, friendly and professional atmosphere… good stuff. Go check it out!

Look no further, this is the best hair salon in North County. Easy appointments, beautiful studio (love the orchids!), very friendly, they serve water/​wine/​coffee, great quality hair products (Prive, Davines, MoroccanOil).
I’ve been going to Carrie Davis for years, and no one can do hair like she can! And Katie&Cori are an awesome team for that special party (can you say Halloween?!)