PaperDoll Salon

Go to the paper doll salon and ask for Alyssa! She has been doing my hair for a year now and I would not want anyone else doing my hair! I really have not gotten more compliments and people telling me how great my hair looks. She does full highlights on my hair and it is always perfectly done. Alyssa is so talented, and she also does amazing hair styling for special occasions. You will be overly happy and satisfied with your experience here!

Alyssa is amazing! I’ve been going to her for years now and she just did extensions in my hair — which the results were far and above my expectations! Never thought I’d get them but went in one day and decided to — to add fullness and body to my hair. Love them — they look so natural and the color matches perfectly! Alyssa took her time to make sure the end result was perfection — as she always does. She listens to clients and is a true pleasure to be around!
PaperDoll overall is a professional salon with a relaxed vibe which is why I’ve been going there for 7+ years and have found a true expert… check it out and definitely ask for Alyssa!

I’m from L.A. and a friend that recently moved down to San Diego referred me to someone she met and had done her hair. So, I decided to go down for the weekend and check her out. I had extremely long hair before I came in and was a little nervous about going shorter but Alyssa made sure I was comfortable with everything before she even touched my hair. I actually ended up getting a cut and going lighter on my hair to get a summer look and I absolutely adore it! Not to mention the adorable set up and décor of the salon. I’ve already gotten multiple compliments from friends and family. Looks like I’ll be coming down to San Diego more often. Thanks, Alyssa!

I love Trey — She’s the best! I go to her for brow shaping/​/​tint. She helped turn my flat brow shape into the perfect shape I’ve been looking to achieve. With her help, I was able to grow them out for a fuller look while adding a higher arch. They look perfect! She takes her time and pays attention to every detail (which I really love) also, she’s an absolute doll, I love chatting & sharing stories with her while getting my brows done. Every appointment is a treat and I always leave feeling great. I’ve heard she also does amazing facials, so I plan on booking one soon! :-) thank you, trey ! Xo

Some of the stylists here are great. Others need a bit of work. Also, be wary of the two center seats in the middle of the salon. They feature very bad lighting. I went in there this week to have my hair trimmed. I went home and found that my bangs were uneven. I went back to the salon, where the stylist politely trimmed them. However, on getting home, I found that they were still uneven and featured many of the longer bangs that had gone uncut. I am not in the mood of going back again to have them re-​trimmed. I paid a good bit of money for inferior work, and I am sorry for that.

So glad Debra is back at Paper Doll! She is so great at what she does. I told her what my vision was for my hair and she nailed it. Im so afraid of drastic changes with my hair and she did an amazing job. Thanks Debra!

Jessica and her team did my hair and make up as well as all of my bridesmaids hair and make up for my wedding. They did a phenomenal job! They take their time and meticulous to make sure everything is perfect and that everyone was happy with the outcome. Everyone looked AMAZING! Not only did they do a great job, but they were so great to have around. Jessica has such a calm and soothing vibe and really easy to talk to. She kept the ready room stress free and laid back. She brought her music player to make sure we had fun while getting pampered. The experience from the trial to the day of was just out of this world. I highly recommend her. Love Love Loved everything about my hair and make up and all of my bridesmaids.

Priscilla has been doing my healthy hair color and cuts for YEARS. Glad to say she has moved just down the street to a brand NEW salon called The Hair Cooperative. Love her and all the fresh new interior of the salon. See you SOON Priscilla ! Thank you.

I came to this salon for my wedding hair and makeup.
My hair stylist was Alyssa and makeup artist was Treysa. Went in few days before the big day for the trial session. As for the wedding day, we went there on time, however the hair stylist came in 1.5 hours late which made me so much nervous. In the end, we left the salon 1 hour later than the scheduled time!
Although, I went through a lot to get my service, in terms of the result, I was super happy and absolutely loved my hair and especially makeup.
Treysa is great, as she listens to you and tries to make you happy and achieve what you’re looking for.
I’m taking 2 stars just because they made soo nervous and causing us to be behind our schedule by 1 hour.

Beautiful salon. Very nice staff. Got my eyebrows shaped and they are looking good. Will be back!

Go see Maritza Banda… RUN, don’t walk. She’s incredibly talented, does GORGEOUS balayge, and is so friendly and sweet. She makes my hair look so healthy, natural, and just beautiful. I honestly have never met another hair stylist that has made me feel SO beautiful when I leave the salon. Go see Maritza, you won’t regret it!!!

Jenna is incredible! She is so thorough and takes her time. She turned my drab hair into a silky, beautiful hylighted blonde! It’s so natural. Despite my never-​ending hair, she kept foiling, being so precise!
No joke, I’ve never seen a better hair stylist! I feel so beautiful! She brought my vision to life and I didn’t bring her any pictures! She’s just amazing!
Not only was the service fantastic, the shop is so cool. It’s vintage style, confortable seating and very victorian.
I was offered water, coffee, tea. A glass of wine! Everyone was so sweet and it was just a legit shop. I went with my mom and she comes from Texas. She was so happy with her hair, she wants to fly back just for PaperDoll!

Good learning experience.

I’m so sad that Debra west left! But glad to have found her at Shear Envy @ 910 Grand Ave. Got an appt with her this week! Can’t wait to see you again, Debra

debra west is now at shear envy 910 grand ave. in the rubio’s shopping center. 720−365−6356 come in and see me!

I visited PaperDoll for the first time and had Debra West as my stylist. She was very attentive during the initial consultation and did a really nice job on balayage, similar to the picture I brought in to show her.

Came in to get my hair done by ester and she’s wonderful. I always leave extremely happy with how my hair comes out and she works with me. I’m beyond satisfied with my hair! Because my hair is so dark most places have trouble working with my hair going platinum blonde & more than likely burn my scalp pretty bad. My hair doesn’t feel all nappy, scalp doesn’t feel sore, and the customer service just tops it all off she and the other staff are really friendly so definitely a place you wanna go to

The salon is beautifully decorated, very cute! Everyone was very friendly. Julie Leverenz cut my hair and I loved the way I looked when I got to see my reflection. I looked fly :) she also served me very tasty wine. I had a lovely experience at this salon and would return.

We were new to San Diego and we found Paper Doll Salon and Debra West is amazing. She is so friendly and makes you feel comfortable immediately. We are regulars now. If you are looking for a great cut and color she is your girl:)

It’s difficult and kind of scary finding a new hair stylist/​salon. I saw the reviews on Paper Doll and decided
To give it a try. The receptionist was so upbeat on the phone and gave me a same day appointment! Unheard of being a new client.
The salon is small but tastefully decorated… All top line products on the shelves.
I was scheduled with Debra. Love love looooooooved her! She’s a total perfectionist with color and cut. I walked out looking and feeling amazing!
I will definitely be a return customer!

Priscilla is the best!

I’ve had a few haircuts here by a few stylists — all good, but I’m writing to leave a review about my wedding. Jessica did my hair. We did 2 trials to get it just right, she was completely dedicated to my look, and I had a long list of pictures I wanted to combine. It came our beautifully. The day of she had such a mellow, calming presence, which was nice because I was a wreck. We were ready to go on time, and my hair maintained all night, even after I jumped in the pool. ha! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Debra West– balayage and hair cut. Yesterday, I had my 3^rd haircut and first color done by her. I thought it was time to write a review. Every time I walk out of this salon, I feel so grateful I found her.
Cut – I had long curly hair but wanted an updated lob style. She was able to make it so I could wear it curly or straight (not easy to do) and I love it! Love how she explains the process and let’s me ask my «curl-​stress» questions. She understands when it is time for a trim versus a cut. Always styles it and teaches me techniques at the end.
I had grown out my highlights while pregnant and Debra was able to balayage my two toned mess into something beautiful. She walked me through all the options to get the look I wanted and assured me that she would make any changes if we were not pleased at the end. Well she def knew what she was doing, because it looks amazing. Unilocal reviewers with blond hair love her color work, and I am a brunette saying she rocks!

Debra is a perfectionista and I walked out of PaperDoll 110% satisfied with my cut! Layered and lighter than ever, it was night and day! I’d recommend her to any of my friends. She listens well and she let me know what she was up to during my time in her chair! Loved it! Thanks Debra!

Ashley you rock, you’re simply the best! I came in with a so-​so description of what I wanted, she talked me through things and I ended up with the perfect cut and style. Everything I could ask for in a stylist! I will absolutely be back. Best hair stylist I’ve ever had. I’m sure they’re all fantastic but yeah, Ashley knocked it out of the park. I hate sports analogies but she was just THAT GOOD.

I was lucky enough to have Debra do my updo for my sisters beach wedding. I had a vague idea of what I wanted but gave free reign and she did a beautiful job and knew exactly what I was looking for. My hair looked amazing and held all night! Thanks Debra and I will recommend to my San Diego friends.

Debra is the best! She is so easy going and fun to talk too, and she definitely knows her stuff. I’m trying to grow my hair out and every time I go to a different stylist other than Debra, they don’t listen to my wants and cut WAY too much off. Debra is honest and will listen to what you want, but will also give you her honest advice. I always leave Paperdoll salon looking and feeling fabulous thanks to Debra!!!

When I arrived at PaperDoll on Saturday morning for an updo, I learned the stylist I had booked with 2 weeks prior was no longer there and they did not have me scheduled. However, they were able to squeeze me in with Debra and she made my hair look great. I wanted to make sure my hair was up since it was so hot and wanted to show off my backless dress. Debra followed the pictures I brought in and did her own thing. She also sprayed it so much to make sure it would fall out which I love.
I definitely recommended this spot for updos. Couldn’t give 5 starts only because of the issue at the beginning and having to wait about 30 minutes from my scheduled appt.

Came here a while ago to have my haircut and I will be back. Joanna was very knowledgable about what cut would flatter me the most and she delivered!
When it came time for boyfriend to get his haircut, I suggested Joanna and again she did not disappoint. He’s been back to her twice now, and both times he has been very happy. Joanna is very skilled and has gained herself two regulars!

Maritza is the best. She really helped me get the look I want. I had this old red hair and I wanted a brunette balayge and she gave me exactly what I wanted for a reasonable place. I definitely recommend her.

I’ve had many bad hair cut/​color experiences before and have been to many different salons in the Bay Area as well as in LA/​SD so I have a pretty good grasp on quality hair experiences. After extensively Unilocaling salons in the San Diego area to get a balayage, I decided to go to Paperdoll salon. Alyssa did my hair. Although Alyssa is a sweet girl, I am not satisfied with my hair at all for the following reasons:
1. The transition from my natural dark hair to the light brown/​blonde is harsh and unnatural. There is a distinct line of black and lighter brown/​orange where Alyssa put the dye and didn’t. In fact, I had to stay an extra hour at the salon so she could soften some transitions. After 2 unsuccessful attempts of re-​bleaching and adding lo-​lights, I decided to leave. In addition, I had to go back the next day to darken the areas she lightened around the crown of my face because it came out to be a super light blond/​white. So, I think you get the picture here — harsh transitions, unnatural colors.
2. Before dying my hair, I told Alyssa I desperately did NOT want my hair to come out to be orange, that I wanted it to be a light brown/​ash blonde color. My hair is now orange/​brassy blonde. After about two weeks of trying to make myself like the color, I finally decided to talk to Alyssa and see if she could help me out. She agreed she could but for an additional $ 200. To me, this doesn’t make sense at all – I’d hope that a stylist would want to be proud of their work and would want their customer to be happy with the result.
Needless to say, I remain skeptical of hair salons because of experiences like this.

I went to paperdoll because my regular hairstylist couldn’t get me in this week and I needed to get my hair done before the long weekend. So I get on Unilocal and find a salon that has good reviews and book an appointment. What I loved about this place was how easy it was to make an appointment and choose a stylist online.
I booked an appointment with Joanna and I absolutely loved her. She gave me some great tips on how to make my hair healthier and how to give it more volume!
Loved loved loved this place and the ambiance was also great!
Will definitely be going back!

This salon goes above and beyond! Interior is clean and has great character and decoration. I was offered a drink and felt comfortable during my cut and highlights.
My stylist, Debra West, was very informative and works efficiently. She offered professional advice that answered questions I didn’t know I had. We had a lovely conversation during my appointment and the result was exactly what I wanted and exactly how she had explained it would look like.
If you’re looking for a place to get your hair done, this is the place to go!

Great experience here! I was greeted with a smile and a glass of wine and they were able to get me in as a walk in. I explained what I needed to Debra, my stylist, who gave me her thoughts on what was best for my hair type and goals. She walked me through every step and explained why she was cutting the amount she was or why she recommended a certain product. I’m pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair and she gave me tips and secrets to help make my hair look fuller.
Overall excellent hair cut and experience! AND my hair looks great :)

Love the way Debra does highlights. She knows how to weave highlights so they look so natural. And she processes my hair without the heaters so it does not damage it. Everyone here is sweet– no drama, great service. Great visual appeal– love the salon décor. They have even supported our local school donating hair cuts for our Fall fundraiser. Plus the location is next to Trader Joes and Henry’s it’s convenient for combined trips!
I also love that I can book online anytime of day.