Elias Salon & Spa

I attempted to seek out Tomas twice for a hair cut after reading all the rave reviews about this salon & his exptertise. My first experience I was told upon arrival to the salon that he had called in sick minutes before I showed up. Mind you this was after 5:00 in the afternoon. They then offered someone else to cut my hair - she was new & did an average job. Ok, Fine. Second attempt - I arrived at the salon & waited 15 minutes past my appointment - during my wait, the receptionist was talking to a client on the phone to reschedule an appointment for a stylist who was a no call / no show for 2 days. Then my stylist called the receptionist & could not make it in b/c of car problems - the receptionist offered to have someone else cut my hair or reschedule. While I can't rate Tomas's abilities, I will not go to this salon again -I was very dissappointed & think this post is food for thought others! What do they say - third time, shame on me? Pros: Apparently Good Stylists - I Woudln't Know Cons: Be Prepared to Waste Your Day/Gas Money more

That's what people tell me! I get a lot of compliments on my hair since I have been going to this salon. I always get a great haircut and color here at a reasonable price. The entire staff is friendly and professional and that makes this a very nice salon to go into. It's taken me a while to find a great haircut in San Diego - but this is it! Pros: Great service - wonderful staff Cons: None! more

Tyrone may very well be the industry’s best-kept secret. To say you’ll get your money’s worth is an insult to a stylist whose talent far exceeds the cost of his work. Over the years I’ve dropped some big bucks at salons all over so cal. I have become fed up with these stylist’s inconsistencies and cheep tricks to make a buck and sell a product. Too many times I’ve walked away feeling swindled and worse yet, looking like I’ve been kissing a lawn mower. With Tyrone, I can’t tell you how nice it is to have stylist who is consistently makes me look good each time no matter what. Tyrone’s expertise brings a level of artistry that completely transforms his clients’ entire appearance. From his immense attention detail and perfect understanding of each clients’ hair needs, Tryone will shape, trim, and style the look that you were meant to have. He doesn’t just stop with the hair on your head, but he takes personal interest in each client’s face and physique. Many times I’ve stood up out of the chair feeling like I just got a full life and style therapy session. Tyrone won’t just give you a haircut, but he’ll renovate you from the inside out and help create a better you. Pros: Best hair stylist in So Cal more

A few weeks ago I got married, yeah!! Anyway I wanted a salong that would take care of the group of 12 people including me, to do our hair for the wedding. I heard good things from a friend about the salon, but I have never been there before. I called to inquire and talk to someone about doing our wedding, and about our plans etc.. I was referred to the owner, Elias. He organized everything, hair styles for some, up do's, make up, manicures and pedicures. When I first talked to him he told me to come to the salon meet him, see the salon and do a bridal hair, make up for my wedding day as a trial. He knew that I would be nerveious so he did all he can to set my mind at ease. On the appointment day, the salon opened earlier to accomadate all of us. Everyone was friendly, the receiptionist offered us all cofee and they brought bagels and donuts for us. When we were all done everyone was happy. I was amazed they were able to do all of us at the same time, we were even half an hour ahead of schedule which gave the photographer enough time to take pictures of the bridal party. The service was excellent, and I could tell that they knew what they were doing. Now that I am looking at the wedding pictures and I see how awesome everyone looks, I am even more happy with the outcome!! Pros: good service more

I called the salon last week to make an appointment for my hair cut and highlighting. The stylist that last did my hair was not there, so I was referred to someone else. When I went to the salon, the results were awesome! I am pleased to say that it was even better then the time before. I have been going to the salon for over 5 years now and I have had several people do my hair and I have never been disappointed. I would recommend this salon to anyone. Also the owner and the receiptionists at the front desk are friendly and courteous and take time on the phone to talk to the customer when making an appointment Pros: great service and stylist Cons: nothing i can think of more

I had a great experience with Elias Salon. I went in for a facial and a hair color....was really impressed with how professional and courteous the staff was. I was really pleased with the results. I was thrilled to find that they have my favorite line of products on the shelf ..ARTISTRY!!! I've been using Artistry for last five years and was trying to find these products since I moved here from New York. I would recommend this Salon to everyone!!! Pros: Best place to have great experience!!! more

It was the best manicure and spa pedicure I have ever received!!!!!...She took her time. i didnt feel rushed in a very busy salon. Great Personality and very Welcoming reception I Will Recomended to all!!!!! Pros: Gloria Was Wonderful more

Made an appointment for a consultation with Tomas for 1pm. Arrived at 12:55 and no Tomas. Owner sold me on a nail fill while I waited for Tomas (who I was told is always late). I allowed a totally inept manicurist 30 minutes to make a mess of my nails until I couldn't take it anymore and still no Tomas to be found. BUYER BEWARE. Pros: NOTHING Cons: EVERYTHING more

Tried to make me go to someone else I said no, that I would wait for her. Found out later that she was no longer there. Pros: had a good haircut from the gal I wanted, Kelli Cons: owner lied and said that she had called in sick more

Upon making the appointment over the phone, I asked for two things: 1) a particular stylist, "Tomas", and 2) price of haircut. I was told that the stylist I asked for, although given rave reviews online, was not the best stylist in the salon and was actually, "only good with the computer." After much coaxing on my part, I was given an appointment with Tomas. I, then, asked for the price of the haircut and was told $50. Sounds reasonable for a haircut from a reputable stylist. When I came into the salon for my appointment, I was told Tomas would not be available to cut my hair because "he is not here and will be back in one hour." The owner, Elias, proceeded to walk me to an available stylist, and at this point, I decided I may as well get my hair cut. The stylist was professional and good, but I have to agree with a past reviewer that it was a 10 minute cut, followed by 30 minutes of styling. When paying, Elias charged me $55, $5 more than I was quoted over the phone!! I hated that I had to argue for my price point, but I did, and eventually the price was reduced. My haircut was decent... however, not worth $50 for the highly unpleasant overall experience. I will not return to Elias salon. Pros: decent haircut Cons: charged more than quoted over phone, stylist change more

Okay, so I've always wanted long hair but can't seem to grow it past my shoulders. I went found out that Elias salon offered hair extensions. I went in for my free consultation. I was fortunate to find out they were offering a special for the months of February and March! So i decided to have them done and I was so happy! I look like a Barbie doll! She matched my hair perfectly. they look so natural no one can tell I have extensions in except for my friends who knew my hair wasn't that long! I feel like I have beautiful long hair for the first time in my life! Thank you!! I'll be back! more

I found this Salon through my friends and I always worry because my hair was damaged last time I colored it, so you could imagine how worried I was changing my hair color. The salon was clean and neat the front desk receptionist was very friendly, I was introduced to Naz. So after working her magic on my hair, I got the perfect hair color and she helped my damaged hair color gain back its shine and its so silky smooth now and after she finished with that she gave me a perfect haircut I could go crazy just going on about how much better my hair looks now. Long story short I recommend this place to anyone and Naz specially if you want anything that's got to do with hair PERIOD. She's a guru. more

I found the Salon on City Search and I went to get my color done. I was impressed with the service at the front desk. I decided to buy a beauty package which included facial, massage, manicure and pedicure. It was such a pleasant experience in which I did not have to pay and deal with different operators, everything was handled at the front desk, not like other rental salons. I will recommend the salon to my friends especially if they want to have more than one service. more

After years of trying to find someone to highlight my hair the way I wanted, I finally found Kelly. She is a wizard with highlights. I have been to the best and most expensive salons in San Diego. Kelly is the only one who has delivered exactly what I wanted. This is a great, reasonably priced salon. In fact, the entire salon is nice and customer service oriented. Pros: Perfection of cut and color; fabulous hair without pretention more

A friend recommended Elias Salon to me so I called and made an appointment. I was starting a new job and I wanted to have a fresh new look and color yet profession. When I called I asked for someone really good with color and I was told that every one in the salon is good and I will not be disappointed. They were right I was not disappointed!! The color was great exactly what I wanted and the haircut really brought out the best of the high lights. The cut and style made me feel feminine yet very professional and sophisticated. I actually had two people who did my hair. One guy did my color and woman did my cut. I liked the fact that it was team effort. I really liked the people and the salon. After I went home I sent my boyfried straight over there also!!! I really would recommend this to anyone, prices were reasonable for the La Jolla area and worth every penny. I have never rated a business before but I felt so good and confident that I wanted to rate this place. more

Elias Salon and Spa is awesome!! I got color and cut and I walked out feeling like a star. The person that did my hair was great, I think his name was Jonathan. He took his time and was very personable. I liked the color, it was as I wanted, and the cut was great. I was treated well. Location is great and the parking was validated. A friend recommended the salon to me, although they went to someone other then Jonathan and they had the same experience. The owner of salon was there and was attentive to all the customers. I would difenetly go back and would reccomend Jonathan and the salon in general to my friends. more

Relocating to San Diego from just outside Manhattan, I didn't know where to turn to when it came time for me to get a makeover before flying out to my sister's wedding. I spoke with Elias, the Owner, over the phone who answered all of my questions and calmed my fears of a bad hair experience, encouraging me to come into the salon for a consultation with Tyrone. Based on a past bad experience on the East Coast, I was cautious. Having difficult to manage hair always means that I know who to stay with once they pass my hair test. Tyrone passed my test with above the mark results! He was compassionate, listened to what I wanted and gave me guidance / suggestions during my consultation. I had faith in his judgment and to this day I'm glad that we were paired up. The haircut & styling was perfect for my face and the highlights were the best that I've ever had- going to salons in Manhattan, Westchester County New York and Newbury St in Boston in recent years, this experience was the best! I've never had so many compliments on my hair... I've found my salon on the West Coast and will certainly recommend it to my friends / co-workers. more

I am so glad to the woman I met and talked to in downtown La Jolla who recommended me to her hairstylist named " TOMAS " at Elias Salon and Spa. Her hair looked so perfect and beautiful in everyway! She told me that a good friend of hers recommended her to TOMAS after almost giving up hope on finding a hairstylist who would pay attention to what she wanted and someone who knows what he is doing. I told her I knew what she was talking about, because I was feeling the same way she did too. Upon visiting Tomas at Elias Salon and Spa I found him to be very conscious, focused, and professional in everyway. So After thorough consultation he said he knew exactly what I had needed. So when he finished I was so completely and totally ecstatic that I couldn't believe it. The color, the highlights, and especially the haircut and style looked so good, it was to die for and I am so very happy. I am a business woman who holds a position in a very highly competitive work evironment and, the way I look is very important to me. Because my new look has made me feel so much more confident, energetic and exhilarated in everyway, I have taken the time express my sincere thanks and gratitude to" TOMAS '. A true honest professional and a person that I admire and would recommend to anyone who needs and wants to feel the same way I do in everyway day after day. Pros: TOMAS, nice atmosphere, validated parking, Starbucks next door Cons: Hard to find, call for directions more

I just moved to San Diego from Los Angeles and needed a good hair lady. I was so afraid to try someone new as I am very used to my girl in LA. I read reviews for different salons and came across a review someone had written about Kelly. I called the salon and made an appointment with her and told the receptionist I needed someone who was good with color. My hair is brunette but was turning a reddish brassy color and I needed color correcting. Upon visiting the salon I was turned off by the uncleanliness. The salon is gross. However, Kelly knew EXACTLY what she was doing so do not be fooled by the exterior. Kelly used to own her own salon and knew exactly what she was doing! My hair came out looking beautiful and she cut just the right amount. The color was a rich brunette with very subtle sunkissed blonde highlights, not streaky at all! Kelly was also very personable and very knowledgable of all aspects of hair. Highly reccomend her! :) more

A friend recommended me to Elias Salon and Spa for Hair Color and cut. I have been looking for a good reasonable salon and I was not disapointed. I had highlightes with color in between to cover the gray and then a hair cut. The color was exactly as I had hoped and I got a fresh new hair cut that was stylish yet still works in a professional environment. I work at UCSD and I needed to have a professional look, yet I wanted style and that is exactly what I got. The prices were reasonable and the results were excellent. I made a follow up appointment and will recommend the salon to my friend. Pros: Good all around salon reasonable Cons: can't think of any more