Detour Salon & Detour The Store
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About Detour Salon & Detour The Store
On South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, Detour Salon & Detour The Store combines a beauty salon with a retail shop under one roof. Visitors can browse the store's offerings alongside the salon's services without needing an appointment, since the business operates on a walk-in basis. The pairing of salon and shop in a single location gives visitors a chance to handle products in person before or after their service. Staffing and scheduling follow the walk-in model throughout, so hours of operation set the rhythm of the day rather than booked slots. The address on South Coast Highway 101 places it along a stretch of the corridor that runs through Encinitas.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cut and color, blonde highlights, hair extensions and bridal hair and makeup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cut and color, blonde highlights, hair extensions and bridal hair and makeup.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the stylists at Detour Salon, with many describing longtime, years-long relationships built around a specific cutter or colorist they return to repeatedly for cuts, color, and blonde highlights. Several mention front desk staff carefully matching clients to a stylist by phone, and one bride-to-be describes a stylist coordinating hair and makeup for her entire wedding party. Close behind the cutting and color work, reviewers note fair pricing that accommodates different budgets and an atmosphere they call fun, with tea offered while in the chair. One reviewer, however, describes paying seventy dollars for a cut that looked fine styled with curls but revealed a large uneven chunk taken out near the face once straightened, leaving her needing a fix elsewhere despite a positive in-salon experience and a twenty dollar tip. Multiple reviewers report sticking with the same stylist for five to ten years without a bad haircut.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the stylists at Detour Salon, with many describing longtime, years-long relationships built around a specific cutter or colorist they return to repeatedly for cuts, color, and blonde highlights. Several mention front desk staff carefully matching clients to a stylist by phone, and one bride-to-be describes a stylist coordinating hair and makeup for her entire wedding party. Close behind the cutting and color work, reviewers note fair pricing that accommodates different budgets and an atmosphere they call fun, with tea offered while in the chair. One reviewer, however, describes paying seventy dollars for a cut that looked fine styled with curls but revealed a large uneven chunk taken out near the face once straightened, leaving her needing a fix elsewhere despite a positive in-salon experience and a twenty dollar tip. Multiple reviewers report sticking with the same stylist for five to ten years without a bad haircut.
Featured reviews
- Kelly Peters
“Love love love Detour and everyone who works here. Owners Jarred and Kirk are the sweetest people you will ever meet. Myranda is amazing and has been coordinating hair and makeup for me and my bridal party for my upcoming wedding. Jasmine did an amazing job on my makeup and Kate is beyond talented when it comes to hair. Can’t wait for the wedding!”
- Rose Mugford
“I would recommend this salon highly. Everyone is very professional and attentive to your hair needs and it’s a fun great atmosphere. My stylist is Aliza and she is just outstanding. I have had my hair down in LA, New York, Nashville , Atlanta , DC, Miami and Seattle by some great stylists and Aliza is right up there with the very very best. I highly recommend her for all services. She works with an assistant and they are an amazing team for cut, color and extensions.Never rushed! Furthermore , the front desk receptionists work with you to connect you with the best stylists when you first call the place. They ask several questions regarding your hair needs putting you at ease. Amanda was so kind to me and carefully listened to the type of person I needed. Thank you!! And truly it is a fun place with great teas to enjoy. 😊”
- Meghan Cedeño
“Love going to Detour Salon. Over the past few years, I've had a few different stylists but have never been disappointed. With price points to accommodate all clients, Detour has been able to cut my hair without completely emptying my wallet in the process. I see a stylist every 4-6 months and they keep my hair looking beautiful”
- carlos fernandez
“I have been going to this salon for five years. Have not had a bad haircut once. My stylist Joe is awesome.”
- Carol Brown
“I have been going to Detour for at least 10 years...never before have I stuck with one hairdresser. Kirk is my stylist and he listens, he's creative according to my hair type, and my own ability to care for any given style. He makes …”
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