Violet Salon & Boutique

This cozy little three station salon is the best I’ve ever found. April Britton (the owner) is amazing and has created a little piece of tranquil heaven on earth. The salon is beautifully decorated with a sense of 1920’s charm and elegance.
I met April a couple of years ago when she was looking for a salon location. My hair at that time was thin and dead due to neglect and coloring from a box. She told me she could bring my hair back to life in a few short months, and guess what? She did! My hair has never been this healthy, shiny and long! She is a miracle worker with coloring, styling and suggesting the right products (I LOVE the L’Oreal line she carries).
I am constantly getting complements on my color (a deep red-​brown) and people are surprised when I tell them it’s not my natural color. My fiancé liked the salon so much, he started going to get his hair cut as well. The added bonus for him is to give Jeri a hard time when he goes… she handles him so well, thanks Jeri!
You can’t go wrong here… wonderful salon, great feel, amazing stylists (all of them) and excellent products/​jewelry for sale. I VERY highly recommend if you are shopping around for a new salon in Encinitas!

I used to be that girl who went all over North County San Diego looking for the perfect hair salon. It seemed like no one could ever get my hair quite how I like it. Then a friend referred me to Jeri at Violet Salon in Encinitas. I have been going there for over 2 years now and I know I will never change salons again. Jeri is the best at everything from cut (men and women — my husband goes to her too), color/​highlights, style, blow-​dry, and I’m looking forward to getting the Brazilian Blowout again for summertime. Jeri also did my hair for my wedding along with my bridesmaids. April, Alissa, and Jeri all work really well together and make you feel at home with a glass of wine too! Check out their website:
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Violet is a serene and relaxing salon with amazing décor and an inviting vibe. The atmosphere feels welcoming, almost as if you’re at home with a friend getting your hair done.
The service is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before at a salon, warm and genuine. The stylists are all amazingly talented especially Jeri! Jeri brought my locks back to life with the use of Balayage, a more natural looking highlight. I’ve never seen anyone color my hair exactly as I’ve described it before, it’s is truly amazing to get exactly what you asking for and more :) She also helps me look in style like all the celebs and gave me an ombré look to dye for (no pun intended :))
I cannot say enough positive things about this salon/​boutique and Jeri’s fantastic work!!! Not only do I walk out every time feeling like I’m on top of the world but I’ve also purchased some quality jewelry to match the way I feel.
Amazing place and worth every penny and more!!!

i’ve never written a review on Unilocal nor have i ever had any intentions to do so. that is until i found a salon (and colorist/​stylist) that cannot be kept a secret any longer.
tucked away on a tree lined street in beachy encinitas is a tiny salon called violet. only 3 chairs. my kind of place. mellow vibes, calm, relaxing. the atmosphere was so drastically different than most other top salons i’ve been to which was refreshing. needless to say, the service was impeccable. but now for the real reason i am writing this review…
i almost don’t want to give up my little secret for fear of not being able to get an appointment. alissa, the colorist i saw (who also gives amazing cuts and brazilian blowouts) was by far the best i have come across. having just relocated from nyc, my hair standards are extremely high. but i think i have finally found a replacement for my former colorist! alissa used the balayage technique on my ends for a natural sun kissed look. i hate looking like i just went to the salon and alissa understood exactly what i wanted. the end result looked so natural and absolutely amazing.
i left looking the best i ever have. alissa really knows how to personalize each treatment for each client. she takes your face shape, coloring, and style into consideration to do what is best for you which is really rare in most other salons. but then again, alissa has top notch experience working with some of the best celebrity colorists in nyc. how coincidental!
bottom line: i will definitely be back soon, and so should you!