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Maricel Murphy Hair Studio

Maricel Murphy Hair Studio

Hair salon in San Diego, CA

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (64 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

The studio centers on custom curly cuts. Its Curly Cut begins with a consultation and a dry cut, then includes a wash, a style and a dry cut finish, with a custom home care routine available on request. The studio also offers a Curly Wash and Style that keeps hair in its natural texture, and a version that adds a style lesson where the client applies products and styles their hair with guidance.

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The studio centers on custom curly cuts. Its Curly Cut begins with a consultation and a dry cut, then includes a wash, a style and a dry cut finish, with a custom home care routine available on request. The studio also offers a Curly Wash and Style that keeps hair in its natural texture, and a version that adds a style lesson where the client applies products and styles their hair with guidance.

For new clients, a Love Your Curls package runs about two and a half hours for $182. It includes a consultation, a custom curly cut, a deep hydrating mask treatment, a style, a dry cut finish and a custom home care routine. The package is limited to new clients and cannot be combined with other offers or gift cards.

Non-curly cuts are also available. The Classic Haircut is intended for less textured or straighter hair and includes a consultation, wash, style and dry cut finish. Pixie and crew cuts are for very short hair, and bang trims are offered on their own, with bangs expected to arrive already styled.

Total Repair is a one-hour in-salon treatment that pairs an Olaplex rebonding step with an iuveni lipid layer that replenishes lipids, protein and moisture. Blowouts are offered as a standalone service.

Visitors can park in the free lot and the studio is wheelchair accessible. It offers wifi and complimentary beverages. Clients can view a portfolio of looks on the work page and add services from there. Gift certificates are available in set amounts or a custom amount, can be delivered by email or text, and do not expire.

Cuts and styling are built around each client's curl texture, starting with a consultation and ending with a home care routine when requested.

The studio describes itself as a safe space for LGBTQIA+ clients.

Specials & promotions

  • Love your curls package for new clients: $182

    $182

    Cannot be combined with other offers or gift cards. Available for a limited time only.

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Custom curly cuts, classic cuts for straighter or less textured hair, pixie and crew cuts, bang trims, and the new-client Love Your Curls package.

  • Bang trim $26+
  • Pixies & Crew cuts $108+
  • Classic Haircut $162+
  • Love your curls limited time package $182
  • Love your curls limited time package (new clients only) $182
  • Curly Cut $216+

Blowouts, with a wash included.

  • Curly Wash + Style $90+
  • Curly wash & style with style lesson $97
  • Curly wash & style with style lesson. Limited time promo! $97
  • Blowout $70+

Total Repair, a one-hour in-salon treatment combining an Olaplex rebonding step with an iuveni lipid layer.

  • Total repair $54

Photos

  • Side view of curly copper hair against the studio wall
  • Side view of curly brown hair with highlights
  • Back view of a short curly red bob
  • Front portrait of curly brown highlighted hair
  • Side view of long curly copper hair
  • Side view of long curly dark hair with copper ends
  • Side view of long wet-look curly dark hair
  • Front view of shoulder-length curly copper hair
  • Client selfie showing shoulder-length curly auburn hair
  • curly hair result on smiling woman against gray wall
  • curly voluminous hair result on man in glasses
  • back view of long curly hair result

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Custom curly cuts that begin with a consultation
  • Love Your Curls package for new clients at a set price
  • Curly wash and style with an optional style lesson
  • Olaplex and iuveni two-step Total Repair treatment
  • Pixie, crew and bang services for shorter styles
  • Welcomes kids aged 10 and up
Good for
  • Curly and textured hair
  • Clients wanting a custom curly cut
  • New clients interested in the Love Your Curls package
  • Very short cuts
  • Teens aged 10 and up
  • LGBTQIA+ clients
  • Planned appointments, not walk-ins
Treats
  • Curl shape and cut
  • Very tangled or very thick hair
  • Hair repair
  • Very short haircuts
  • Bang trims
  • Blowouts
Techniques
  • Custom curly cut
  • Dry cutting
  • Curly wash and style
  • Style lesson
  • Deep hydrating mask
  • Olaplex rebonding treatment
  • iuveni lipid layer treatment
  • Custom home care routine

Products & treatments

  • Olaplex
  • iuveni

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