Meridian Salon

220 W G Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Before Booking Your Next Appointment

Our  experienced hair stylists and colorists talk about about things you should know (or do!) before booking your next salon appointment:
 The team last holiday season
“ Communication is most important- but once we know client likes and dislikes, I’d like clients to feel comfortable enough to give us some creative control, relax and enjoy the appointment!  “
– Collette Welch, hair stylist, color specialist, extension artist – Relax, she’s in control.
“ I want clients to know that many of the hair photos they bring us from magazines and websites have been Photoshopped! So we have to work with reality.  But once we establish want a client wants, correct color choices are very important to complement eye color and skin tone. Also, we can make style adjustments for face shapes. ”
– JB Bergeron, hair stylist, color specialist – Photoshop radar set to high!
“I’d tell a new client to come prepared for one of my famous shampoos! You’ll still get a proper head massage from me at the shampoo bowl. That’s what we were taught in school and a client should expect that level of service when visiting a high end salon.”
-Irina Bartman, hair stylist, color specialist- Client head massage devotee
“We don’t have a magic wand. Its important to have realistic expectations. Some color services can’t be achieved in one visit and sometimes shouldn’t be attempted at all if the hair’s health is compromised from years of other chemical or color services. ”
– Caitlin De Garmo, hair stylist, color specialist, salon educator -Not a fairy godmother
“Hair color requires maintenance due to regrowth at the roots. When clients commit to a dramatic color change or are covering gray, they should be prepared for regular touch-up visits. Every client is different and hair growth can vary. Some of my clients do okay with six or more weeks between appointments while others prefer re-touches at three weeks.”
– Brad Morse, hair stylist, color specialist- Protector of your hair color secrets
“Please don’t get impatient before your next booked appointment and cut your own bangs. Pop by the salon and if I’m available, I’ll trim them between appointments. No more butchered bangs, please!”
-Brandy Antunez, hair stylist, color specialist- Ending bad bang behavior in her lifetime

Top 10 Reasons We’re Thankful For Hair Stylists

Top Ten Reasons We're Thankful for HairstylistsIts almost Thanksgiving, the season of giving thanks. Today let’s thank our hair stylists.
You know that feeling when you walk out of the salon feeling amazing?
And you secretly wish to run into everyone you know so they can see how wonderful your look!
Top Ten Reasons We’re Thankful For Hair Stylists:

10. He or she gives you at-home hair secrets. Our hair stylists know we want to leave each day looking our best so they arm us with the secrets, tips and products to keep our salon look between appointments.

9. He or she gives you courage to try new things. Its easy to get in a hair rut. Your stylist knows you don’t want the same-old same-old. They know what styles and colors will flatter your face and complexion, and they’ll suggest ideas to modernize your look.

8. Two words: Scalp Massage. That time at the shampoo bowl is a little piece of heaven on earth.

7. He or she gives you samples. We love free stuff! And Bumble and bumble.’s new premium samples are even more fun with their replica mini-packaging.

6. He or she listens. Salon Chair Therapy is a thing. And rest assured, what happens in the chair, stays in the chair!

5. He or she knows this community. Restaurant recommendations? The best dentist in town?
The inside scoop on the vacant-building next door?   You want connections- your stylist has connections!
4.  He or she knows the products that work for your hair. There is a big difference between hair that needs extra moisture and hair that needs a light and volumizing touch. Your stylist knows what you need.

3. He or she is highly skilled in more than hair and continues their education throughout their career.  Many hair stylists offer services outside of hair styling such as make-up, nails, waxes and more. Throughout a hair stylist’s professional career, he or she will attend many classes, workshops and demonstrations to stay up to date on current trends, techniques and products.

2. He or she will fit you in for those special occasions. You’ve been looking forward to your anniversary cruise for months now, but did you forget to book your touch-up color? Chances are great your beloved stylist will fit you in to their jam-packed last-minute schedule!

1. He or she makes you look and feel beautiful! The truth is, getting the perfect blow out at home is not too likely. (Until we grow another pair of arms and the ability to see the back of our own head without a complex arrangement of bathroom mirrors) But your hair stylist teases beauty out of your hair with ease!

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