Color that grows out the way it went in
№ 01A quiet room, honest color · San Diego
A calm, wood-slatted studio in San Diego where cuts and color are planned in conversation first, then done by hand, one head at a time.
Opening times
- Mon Closed
- Tue–Sat 8 AM – 8 PM
- Sun Closed
- Hand-painted color, not pre-set formulas
- Consultation happens before any color is mixed
- Clients return to the same stylist visit after visit
- A Google reviewer called the color "the best" they've had
The real thing
Photos from Kaya Salon’s Google Business Profile
№ 03 · Services
What we do
Cut & color
01A conversation about what you want your hair to do, followed by a cut and color built around your actual routine, not a trend board.
Cuts & styling
02Shaped to how your hair falls and how you actually style it at home, checked before you leave the chair.
Color & highlights
03Full color and dimensional highlights mixed to your skin tone and hair history, not a shade card.
Balayage
04Hand-painted, soft-edged color designed to fade out gently instead of leaving a hard regrowth line.
Blowouts
05A finished, styled blowout for a night out, a shoot, or just wanting your hair to behave for a day.
Keratin & smoothing
06A smoothing treatment for hair that's frizzy or hard to manage, cutting down daily styling time.
Not sure what to ask for? Call — we’ll talk it through.
Call to bookTalk before we touch
Every color or cut starts with a conversation about what you actually want, before a single tool comes out.
Checked in the mirror
You see and approve the cut or color at each stage, not only once the cape comes off.
Your history, on file
We keep track of what formulas and cuts worked for you so repeat visits build on the last one.
The room stays quiet so the work can be exact
Kaya Salon sits behind a wall of vertical wood slats, concrete underfoot, white brick and dark wood shelving around the chairs. Nothing about the space is loud, and that's on purpose — color formulas take attention, and a balayage that's meant to grow out softly needs a stylist who isn't rushing to the next appointment. Clients come back to the same chair for the same reason: the cut they asked for is the cut they got, and the color matches what was promised in the consultation, not just what was mixed that day.
“Kaya salon is amazing! Not only is it a cute, clean salon, Katie always does amazing work on my hair. She really cares about the integrity of my hair and always gives me the best color and cut.”
“I always look forward to my appointments, I love catching up with Katie and getting to see what new stylish cut she'll give me. Her 25+ years of experience and knowledge is unparalleled.”
“Jill is the best! Important senior pix came up for my daughter and she says, "Jill is Very kind, bubbley and inviting! I can see why you love it here!" Thank you Jill!!”
Serving San Diego, from Point Loma to Bay Park
Find us in San Diego, CA. Ask about a time.
good to know
- How do I know what to ask for if I'm not sure what I want?
- You don't need the vocabulary. Come in and describe what frustrates you about your current color or cut and how much time you spend styling it — your stylist will translate that into a plan and walk you through it before starting.
- Will my balayage look natural as it grows out?
- That's the point of hand-painting it. Because the color is placed with soft, hand-blended edges instead of a hard line, it fades out gradually instead of leaving an obvious regrowth stripe at the root.
- Can I book with the same stylist every time?
- Yes — most clients do, and it's part of why the color and cut stay consistent visit to visit. Ask for the same stylist when you book and we'll keep your notes on file for the next appointment.
- Opening times
- Tue–Sat 8–8