Richard Joseph Salon

Kari Daniels is absolutely amazing at what she does, I have loved the way my hair has turned out every single time she does it! She knows her stuff! Beyond happy that I have found such a talented hair dresser that I can truly trust. Kari is just hands down phenomenal! And it doesn’t hurt that the Richard Joseph Salon is filled with a kind, professional, and very welcoming crew.

Calling all San Diego Curly Girls — your next appointment needs to be at this salon with the amazing Jaime Jacobs!!! I don’t leave hair reviews until I’ve been to a stylist twice and have let my haircut «sink in» for a week and I’m so excited for write this review for her because her eye for curls is out of this world!
Let me start by saying that Jaime understands curly hair — she has you come in with hair styled as you would normally wear it (curly) and will begin by shaping with a dry cut– anyone with curls knows how vital this is to avoid triangle hair! She tailors her method to curl type, for me she then washes and finishes my cut on wet hair. I always leave with voluminous, diffused hair (she finishes the cut by touching up after drying). A good curly haircut has two hallmarks to me: curl definition and overall shape. Jaime has a wonderful eye for curls and is expert at giving a beautiful shape (and is great with following Pinterest inspo as a guideline!). She is good about telling you what products she recommends (this is a bumble&bumble salon– and they just recently revamped their curl line), but is good about not being product pushy if you are happy with your products or they are out of your price range.
I have not done any color with Jaime (but by the looks of her Instagram she is basically a magician with color and wouldn’t hesitate to try it out) but I can also say she is very respectful of long haired lovers and keeping it long if requested. You won’t come out of a trim with her wondering where the last 6″ of your hair went (been there and am SO over it!) because she really listens to what you are looking for.
And, as if that isn’t enough, Jaime is absolutely the most fun, joyful, and kind hearted person you’ll run into. Just getting to chat your way through your haircut with her will be a blast. try her out, your curls and length will thank you!
Note: Jaime isn’t Deva certified and I know a lot of curly girls look for that specifically, don’t let that deter you! She has a better eye for curls than the last 3 stylists I went to when I was living in LA (all Deva certified and they don’t hold a candle to Jaime!)

The Jaime Jacobs experience at Richard Joseph salon is life changing! Never in my life have I experienced such a dedicated, caring, skilled and gifted hair expert such as Jaime! I got «the works» deluxe package from her. I felt guilty because my hair was thin, over bleached, processed and badly abused. Plus, I wanted highlights, lowlights and and some blending of my dark roots. She had her work cut out for her to say the least. But she didn’t make me feel bad at all! Actually she made me feel amazing! She took her time with me making sure my hair was conditioned before, during, and after my color! She really listens to her clients requests and finds the perfect plan to make them happy! Also, shout out to Rory for the magical rinse and scalp massage between my treatments! Soooo relaxing!!! And he’s an all around awesome person too. I love the vibe there!
The outcome… I am in love with myself all over again! The color, cut and the conditioning was miraculous. Never have I gotten so many compliments on my hair since I started my relationship with Jaime, and I will never stray away from her advice. She’s now my one and only hair guru, forever!

Kari Daniels has been styling and cutting my hair for 10 years now and she is absolutely amazing! I have only been to one other stylist that my agency recommended (I work as a model) and immediately after the other stylist did my hair I had Kari fix it for me. She is a master colorist and no one does a better ombré than her. After all the Damage my hair goes through she somehow manages to make it look beautiful and healthy every time, while still keeping the length! Definitely recommend her to all my friends and family.

Kari Daniels is the best!!! NOT only does she do a perfect «blonde» highlight on me, she is my go to hair stylist for special occasions and updo’s! From 1960’s to a modern cut, I always trust Kari to do just what I want. :)

I was searching a salon where I could have my damaged hair fixed. I wanted to dye my hair brunette so it could match my growing roots. I had attempted a couple of times to do it at home but after a few washes my hair would always go back to an ugly brassy orange blonde, my hair was multiple colors due to past mistakes of dying my hair a lot with light shades.
John David helped me and he was great! He is professional, friendly, kind and listened to my needs and hair wishes. I felt taken care of and its been a month now and my hair color has not faded and my hair looks a lot better and healthier. He dyed my hair as close to my natural hair and gave me a trim.

Seriously, I get compliments on my hair EVERY time I go out! The fabulous cut, and amazingly natural color (I’m a red head), work! Thom Ruiz is my stylist and has been for about 20 years! Thank you Thom!

Two nights ago I had a dream that I died my hair. Never in my life have I colored, treated, highlighted or lightened my natural hair so needless to say I was very nervous. Jaime put me at ease and squeezed me in on a same-​day appointment. I love my ombré and will only go back to her for touch ups. Thanks Jaime and the helpful staff!

Thom Ruiz has been doing my hair for ages& always, I love the results!!! Several of my friends are his clients too! He also has lots of experience with makeup too (glammed up my daughter & her wedding party!!) he is a professional, cute, stylist
And I recommend him highly

The only hands I trust in San Diego to cut and color my hair !!! Rory Chrz is an extremely talented stylist and color expert !!

Kari is amazing! She turned my horrible bleached, spotty hair into a beauty!!! She was so patient and spent as much time as she needed to correct my color. Incredible ombré, with blonde/​golden tips, all the way up to a natural chocolate brown… I walked out of her booth feeling like a new women :) she works MIRICLES

Salon — excellent! Kari Daniels — awesome! I moved to SD recently and need to find my new home for color, cut, and general girly gossip. I think I found it. The salon is right on University and I think I saw a parking lot behind the building which will be convenient. The salon is larger than you would think, very busy, clean with a friendly vibe. I was there on a Wed night and they were teaching their stylists new techniques which is great. They bring the classes to them which is cool to see. I also enjoy being able to book my appointments online, very convenient.
Thank you Unilocalers for helping me find Kari! She is great at her craft and a super fun person to get to know. I was nervous about a new gal and she did a great job with the right shade of red. The color has held really well too which is always a bonus! My hair is a bit wavy and course and Kari cut it so that it would behave to my liking. Overall, great experience and I already booked my next appt.

Jaime is my hair wizard. She always goes over and beyond to make sure I am happy with my hair. She is very honest and realistic about what I need, she has even walked me off the ledge, thank you J! Not only is she current with hair trends, she is great at what she does!
And the chairside manner is fab!

Color and cut by John Pacent turned out beautifully! I have had so many compliments and really love my new hair. The salon is in a great location and is busy and full of positive energy. Check it out and request John.

Like most women, I am very picky and particular about how my hair is done. I have a stylist I was seeing regularly, but he is in Los Angeles and the commute was getting to be too much. Found another stylist for a while, but she ended up like a few other stylists before her — would start strong, and then I would notice that she’d miss cutting a lock of hair, it wouldn’t fall right anymore, then she made me wait 30 min. one day, etc.
A friend of mine referred me to Thomas Ruiz. I have been a client of Thom’s for almost a year. Thom is fantastic. He is a perfectionist and knows his craft extremely well. Since my first appointment with him, Thom still does my hair perfectly, if not better than the first time I saw him. Not only am I happy with how he does my hair, he is highly entertaining with his stories and I love his personality. Grateful to have been referred to him!
Additionally, the salon staff is relaxed and fun to talk to as well. Richard himself is professional. No wonder Richard Joseph Salon has been around for over 25 years! Dedicated client here! Highly recommend!

Went in nervous because I rarely go to salons to get my hair done, but Kari did an amazing job! I could not be happier with how my hair came out. I won’t go to anyone else!

I love Ann Jenners! I’ve been going to her for blonde highlights and haircuts forever. She just «gets» me and my hair.

Kari Daniels has been styling my hair for a few years now and she is phenomenal! I have her do my color, cuts, and numerous updos for big events, including 1920s and 1940s vintage hair styles that she did for me last year. Kari also styled my hair and my bridesmaids’ hair for my wedding and we looked amazing! She is professional, down-​to-​earth and very fun, and she is also a great friend. I recently decided to get some shorter bangs cut I knew she would make them work, I love them! Kari is simply the best, I highly recommend her for all of your hair cuts, color, vintage styling and updos!

Richard Joseph is the best salon ever. I have enjoyed their wonderful, heartwarmingly personal service for over 20 years. Rick always treats me like I am the most important person on the planet!
Paul is kind, interesting and just «in– sync» with what is happening. I arrive looking like Cinderella’s coachman and leave looking like a Princess. He makes me feel special — even when they are super busy.
In all these years I have seen many people in the salon. Everyone, without fail, is treated with respect and receives the best treatment ever. Give them a shot -/​you will be pleasantly surprised and impressed.

I wanted to try something different so I didn’t go to my usual place for a haircut. I went through the reviews on Unilocal and saw Todd G was mentioned as a good stylist for men. I had a good idea what I wanted and he made it happen and looks so much better thank before. I can’t wait to what it will look like in a few months going in the top. Thanks Todd!
P. S. Watch your step in the salon, there are little ramps and stairs in places and I am clumsy already and almost fell down. lol