Shear Gratitude Salon

Veronica owns the salon and has worked at the current Balboa Avenue location since 2010. She spent more than ten years in finance before becoming a hair stylist in 2008, took over ownership of the salon, and remodeled the interior in 2012.

The team has more than ten years of combined industry experience, according to the salon, which describes itself as the best salon in Pacific Beach. Hair services cover cuts and styling for women and men, several kinds of color, treatments and special occasion styling, and the salon also offers facials.

Appointments can be booked online or by phone at 619-995-0936, and the salon is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, though calling or texting that number first is recommended to check availability. Guests are offered a glass of wine or beer.

Listed base prices start at $65 for a women's style and cut and $35 for men's. All-over color is $90, a re-growth touch-up is $80, full highlights are $135 and partial highlights are $120. Multi-dimensional full color is $145, a multi-dimensional touch-up is $125, corrective color is $175, a Brazilian Blowout is $275, a conditioning treatment is $35 and special occasion styling is $80. Prices may vary with hair length and the amount of product used.

The salon is run hands-on, and the team keeps up with trends, education and new techniques so its services stay current.

The interior was remodeled in 2012, and guests are offered a glass of wine or beer.