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TARA STUDIOS.

TARA STUDIOS.

Hair salon in San Diego, CA

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Tara Studios is a hair salon in North Park that works on cuts, highlights, color and extensions across all hair types.

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Tara Studios is a hair salon in North Park that works on cuts, highlights, color and extensions across all hair types.

Every hair service can be followed by a custom apothecary treatment, which the salon offers to support hair health. The color formulas are cruelty-free and vegan, and balayage, highlight and color formulations are infused with natural protecting oils.

The salon describes its environment as fun and relaxed, with fresh drinks, tea and music in the space. Clients who are unsure what they want can book a free consultation with Valerie by texting the booking coordinator, which is a useful first step before a larger color appointment.

Availability is checked by texting the booking coordinator at 619.343.2334, and appointments can also be booked through the online booking page. The salon lists features in Nylon Mag Japan, 69US, Eckhaus Latta, LA Fashion Week, LA Times, Hairbrained and Netflix, among others, according to its own listing.

The salon describes itself as pushing boundaries on eco-conscious practices, using cruelty-free, vegan color and farm-to-source styling products.

The salon describes its setting as fun and relaxed, with music playing and fresh drinks and tea available.

Specials & promotions

  • First-time scalp or head spa for $99

    $99

    Special OCT NOV

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Optional extras that can be added to a visit, including extra time, a moisturizing hair treatment, a scalp massage and scrub, and a haircut paired with a color service.

  • Added Time $10
  • Hair Moisturizing Treatment Add-on $40
  • Scalp Massage+Scrub Add-On $45
  • Haircut add-on (select a color service) $95

Root retouches, all-over color, partial and full highlights, balayage and ombré, with options that pair color with a haircut or gloss.

  • Camouflage Barbering Color $85
  • ROOT Color Retouch $115+
  • All-Over color $185+
  • Haircut + Gloss $199
  • Custom Partial Highlight | Balayage or Ombré $250+
  • Custom Partial Highlight l Balayage l or Ombré $250+
  • Root Color + Haircut $250
  • Custom Partial Highlight + Haircut $300+
  • Custom Full Highlight | Balayage or Ombré $315+
  • Custom Full Highlight l Baylyage l or Ombré $315+
  • Custom Full Highlight | Balayage + Haircut $455

A free consultation with Valerie, booked by text.

  • Consultation with Valerie Price at booking
  • Consultation with Valerie (To Book Text 619.343.2334) Price at booking

Blowouts with wash, a gloss with blowout, and a blowout with treatment and wash, plus highlight and balayage options.

  • Blowout+Wash $80+
  • Gloss & Blowout $100
  • Blowout+Treatment+Wash $125
  • Haircut Express | Dry Cut $95+
  • Haircut $155

Gel nails with a hand mask and hot towel.

  • Gel Nails + Hand Mask + Hot Towel $54

Scalp spa treatments with massage, scrub, custom facial mask and hot towels, in several levels.

  • First Time Scalp/Head Spa [*Special OCT NOV] $99
  • Scalp Spa + Hot Towel $145
  • HOUSE SPECIAL Scalp Head Spa + Custom Facial Mask (Scalp Massage, Srub and Treatment) + Hot Towels $159
  • Scalp Head Spa + Custom Facial Mask (Scalp Massage, Srub and Treatment) + Hot Towels $159

Photos

  • Woman with long wavy brown hair and bangs against an orange wall
  • Stylist cutting a client's curly hair in a room with art on the walls
  • Salon room with styling chairs, mirrors and a San Diego poster

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.valporcara.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Custom apothecary treatment added after every hair service
  • Cruelty-free and vegan hair color
  • Farm-to-source styling products
  • Color formulations infused with natural protecting oils
  • Extensions offered on all hair types
  • Free consultation with Valerie, booked by text
Good for
  • Highlights and balayage
  • Full color and root retouches
  • Scalp treatments
  • Blowouts and styling
  • Clients who want eco-conscious products
  • Consultation before a color service
Treats
  • Hair color
  • Highlights and balayage
  • Hair health
  • Scalp care
  • Haircuts and blowouts
  • Extensions
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Ombré
  • Partial and full highlights
  • Root color retouch
  • All-over color
  • Gloss
  • Barbering color
  • Scalp massage
  • Scrub
  • Hot towel

Products & treatments

  • Cruelty-free, vegan hair color
  • Farm-to-source styling products
  • Formulations infused with natural protecting oils
  • Custom apothecary treatments

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