Christina D

Absolutely love how my hair looks and feels after Christina is done working her magic. Love her cuts and colors. I always receive compliments on my hair thanks to her. I’ve referred many people to her and they to have rave reviews.

I can’t say enough about Christina. I wish I could give her 10 stars! She’s great with color, style and price. I’ve followed her for years, and will continue to do so. She is always friendly and welcoming. I’ve even converted my husband, he’s also a faithful client. If you are looking for a fabulous hair stylist, look no further, you found her!

Christina has been styling my hair for over 10 years. She is an expert in her craft. She is amazing with highlights and lowlights that make your color look natural. She is also an extremely kind person who knows how to do everthing. it is always a joy to come and get my hair cut by Christina.

Christina is awesome! Christina has been cutting all the hair in my family for years! She is so good about listening to each person, and giving them the cut they want. When my youngest first started with her, she even cut «Lambie», his stuffed animals, hair! That’s how much she cares about her clients. She is always so accommodating, and really takes the time to listen to all our hair ideas!

Christina D., of Hair Mates Salon, consistently gives me a great haircut and style. She is excellent in applying color and doing a Brazilian Blowout as well. She is personable and masterful in her approach to her work.
Debbie D.

Christina has been cutting my hair for over 12 years. After the first trim she gave me, I knew I didn’t need to go anywhere else. I have stayed a client through 4 salons and never even considered finding anyone new. In a bind she’s even cut my hair in her own living room! She is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and is a complete professional when it comes to hair styling. She can give you the exact cut you request, but she also has the creativity to give you suggestions on a new look. I pretty much just let her do her thing every three weeks with no input! She will not only give you a great cut, but she will also become a great friend! Love you Christina!

Guys, Christina is amazing.
I always have had a hard time finding someone to cut my hair because I’m a little on the edgy side when it comes to my hair so it can be a hit or miss. I’m not the run of the mill highlights and graduated bob or long layers. So when I came to Christina and told her I needed her to shave off most of my hair I was a little nervous. Props to her, she really takes the time to make sure that she knows what you want down to the little details. And once she knows exactly what you want, she makes it happen in a way that it comes out better than you even imagined it. Seriously it is like magic. She’s knowledgable about everything — she’s a color genius (she turned my fiancé’s hair from BLACK to BLONDE and it looks healthier than it ever has, if that’s not skill I don’t know what is!), gives great styling and product recommendations, basically she’s everything you could want in a hair stylist.
Every time I’ve gone see her I end up looking ridiculously awesome. I get more compliments on my hair since seeing her than I have ever before. Not to mention she’s hilarious and just fun to hang out with so you never have that awkward experience when you’re in the chair for an hour or more and you don’t know what to say.
Go see her, you will absolutely not regret it. In fact, go see her AND bring all your friends. And significant others. You know what? Just bring everyone. Help Christina make the world a more attractive place.

Christina’s expertise and knowledge about hair is precise and excellent. She can do any sort of style/​cut you want, from edgy to a simple trim. She fixed my hair completely! I first came to her with medium length black hair with one side shaved and told her I wanted to eventually go blonde and have long hair. She was able to even out my hair to a cute pixie cut and strip it of the black dye, using gentle processing so that the bleach wouldn’t fry my hair. With only 2 sessions my hair is now platinum blonde and completely healthy and growing to desired length. I’ve gotten so many compliments at how soft, shiny, and beautiful my hair is. :) All thanks to Christina! She also is happy to answer all questions about what products to use and how to take care of your hair after a salon trip.
Give her a call and make an appointment asap for better hair!

Christina is the best! She has been cutting my hair and my husband’s for the past 9 years. We moved to San Diego County from the Monterey Peninsula, and I was a little worried, going to a new stylist after being with our old one for 18 years… But our family really lucked out when we found Christina. She does excellent, precision cuts, with attention to detail… always verifies how much to take off, or if we want to try something new. She makes sure that you’re completely happy before you get out of the chair. And her work ethic is unmatched… she never cancels an appointment, and does whatever it takes to accommodate a client. But most importantly, she’s a genuinely nice person, and truly cares about helping others… You will not be disappointed if you choose Christina as your stylist! :-)

What a blessing to find someone who actually knows all about hair!
We stumbled upon Christina years ago when my mom just needed someone to wash her hair after she had eye surgery… well we never looked back and now she cuts and perms my moms hair and cuts my hair also!
If we have questions about hair, scalp, color… whatever…She has the answers!
She is the «Hair Guru» of Encinitas!