Sola Salons

Sola Salons describes itself as having more than 750 locations nationwide and more than 20,000 independent beauty professionals. Each franchise location is independently owned and operated, so the Encinitas building houses separate studios, each with its own services and booking details.

Studio 18, listed as Fluidity Hair Studio, is a full-service hair salon for men and women. It uses Goldwell color and Davines hair care, offers a global keratin treatment, and provides free parking and WiFi. The studio is listed as LGBTQIA friendly and lists English as a spoken language.

The Salty Crown focuses on scalp and hair health, with scalp facials made from natural products it describes as gentle and non-toxic. Adult options include the Signature Scalp Facial at $190 and about 1 hour 45 minutes, Ocean Glow at $250 and about 2 hours, and the Mermaids hair growth scalp treatment and Deep Sea Detox, each $285 and about 2.5 hours. Express versions that are treatment-only are also offered. A men's scalp facial, Poseidon's Revial, runs 75 to 90 minutes at $175, and a Tiny Tide scalp facial for ages 4 to 13 costs $85, with a parent or guardian required to be present.

Hair extensions begin with a free consultation, and pricing depends on length and density. Options include hand-tied invisible bead extensions, a one-row Surfer Babe install at $350 that adds 1 to 2 inches, and a two-row Sirens Crown install at $600 plus the cost of hair. Maintenance visits are offered for both styles.

Hair restoration starts with a $200 consultation with a board certified trichologist, which is required before advanced therapies such as growth factors, PDRN and exosomes. Testing options include a HALO DNA test at $650 with a results consultation and personalized protocol, an epigenetics test at $300 that uses a few strands of hair, and a Hair Loss Root Cause Blueprint Bundle at $1,197 that requires bloodwork with lab fees not included. Existing clients can book a 20-minute virtual lab review call for $100. Monthly memberships are available: the Nourished Crown at $120 includes one Signature Express each month, and the Golden Crown at $225 includes one full Signature treatment and a blowout each visit. Memberships include 10% off retail products year-round.

Policies: cancellations made within 12 hours of an appointment incur a fee of 30% of the service cost, refunds for cancellations are only processed when requested more than 12 hours ahead, and no-shows are charged the full service cost. Accepted payments are American Express, cash, debit, Discover, Visa and MasterCard. Hours are listed per studio, so confirm with the studio before booking.

The building is a shared space of independently owned studios. The Salty Crown describes its approach as health-centered, focused on scalp and hair wellness.

The Salty Crown describes its space as beachy and retro-inspired.