Whether or not we choose to admit it, we all put our hair on a golden pedestal. As much as we value the flawless hairstyle fashioned to epitomize our personality, we’re all perpetually cautious towards those whom we allow to tame our tresses. And why shouldn’t we be? The relationship with your stylist is completely crucial to hair happiness.

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It’s no secret that a few hours spent at the hair salon can have dramatic effects on your mood. While a fab new ‘do will leave you soaring in a matter of minutes, a style that doesn’t quite make the cut is cause for an even swifter crash landing. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent those mood-plummeting salon days and even more ways to keep you flying high long past your stylist’s talented hands.

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The traditional bridal look has remained the same for years. Your grandmother walked down the aisle, your mother walked down the aisle and now it’s time for you to make that big leap, too. Lucky for you, as the years progress, the traditional bouquet matching the floral hair broche can be spiced up and modernized in a stylish yet chic look to take you into the 21st century.

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For many men, the concept of getting a haircut only equates to a dollar sign. Some feel that a cut shouldn’t cost more than $5 to $7, and that going to a professional barber or stylist just isn’t worth the time or expense. Others are hesitant to set foot inside a salon for fear of losing parts of their manliness, or in a barbershop because they just don’t know what to expect.

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With a 16-week mandatory education schedule for the year and continuous classes taught by world-renowned stylists from L’Oreal and Bumble & Bumble, it’s easy to see that stagnancy is not an element likely to be found at Diesel Salon...

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Nezi Arbib is the owner of the year old hair salon - Shampoo Too! on Cedros - and he brings more than 30 years of experience to the industry. Nezi’s other claim to fame: He was the inspiration behind Adam Sandler's comedy, “Don’t Mess with the Zohan.” Sandler spent some time in the L.A. salon to learn Nezi’s mannerisms of how he worked and the way he danced and sang while he styled...

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Celebrities have been using hair extensions for decades, fooling us everyday salon-goers to believe their red carpet look is A-list luck. During the peak of the Posh Spice ‘do, I cut my long hair into a super short and edgy bob. Years later, I was stuck. To discover the real roots of the industry, I went beyond the tabloid hype and straight to the local source with San Diego Hair Extensions by Shelly Cook...

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Since my induction into the San Diego scene, one of my biggest hurdles has been finding someone I can trust with a pair of scissors – let alone hair dye and toner. My adventures in local salon experimentation have taken me far and wide in the world of hair. Discover an edgy yet refined San Diego hair haven where your locks will experience the true touch of modernity – Diesel Salon in Kensington...

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It's small and it's orange, but going there could just possibly save your hair's life - or the life of your skin, for that matter. Tired, stressed-out, unfashionable hair comes to life at MODA Hair Design. The salon is tucked away in a small storefront on Sixth Avenue in Hillcrest, and MODA stylists work to give their clients cutting-edge 'dos while providing treatments to the hair and scalp to keep hair strong and luxurious...

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Us women put our hair on a golden pedestal, perpetually cautious towards those whom we allow to tame our tresses. I've come to find that with each neighborhood comes boutiques and salons to fit the community disposition. Granted you can find a Super Cuts on any corner of any district, but Disconnected in Pacific Beach? Not likely. Well-Heeled in North Park? Quite improbable. Discover the top five San Diego salons - each type-casted for the unique lifestyle of every San Diego woman...

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