A woman with long, wavy blonde hair posing against a concrete wall, wearing a black leather jacket over a black top with lace trim, holding a sheer black scarf near her face.

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San Diego Hair Stylist

A woman with long blonde hair making a playful expression, sticking out her tongue, and holding orange-tinted sunglasses near her eyes.

A handwritten or printed essay titled "What I Want To Be When I Grow Up" by Julia Gaffney, dated 1/3/07, explaining her desire to be a hairdresser and reasons for choosing this profession.

meet julia

Hi, I'm Julia - originally from Boston, now based in San Diego. I've been behind the chair for 10 years, specializing in luxury, lived-in hair. My favorite services are balayage, blonding, layered haircuts, coppers, rich brunettes, and hand-tied weft extensions. I started playing with hair at a young age, always eager to create, learn, and connect with people. My goal has always been simple: to enhance the natural beauty in everyone who sits in my chair, and for clients to leave feeling more confident than when they walked in. When I'm not in the salon, you can usually find me on the beach with my dog, traveling, practicing yoga, or soaking up the San Diego sun.

work with me

"She’s truly a hair genius with the most immaculate vibes."

If you’re not seeing Julia for your hair, then trust me—your hair isn’t living up to its full potential! She’s truly a hair genius with the most immaculate vibes. I adore her and always leave her chair feeling amazing.
"Best cut, best color, and she's quick!"

I’ve been to many different stylists after many moves from different cities an Julia is hands down the best!! I’ve normally had to go to 2 different people to attain my desired hairstyle, someone who cuts and someone who colors, but Julia can do it all! & she doesn’t fall short at either one. Best cut, best color AND she’s quick! I’m use to being at the salon all day for my fine hair and I’m in and out with the best cut/color by her. Plus she’s a doll and is the best to talk to literally about anything. Can’t recommend her enough! As much as I want to gate-keep her so I can get in to see her timely, I can’t do it. She’s that good!
"Julia is absolutely amazing and so talented at what she does."

Her passion for hair and making people feel and look beautiful truly shows through the work that she does!! Even though her business is new, she has so many years of experience. She is so attentive and will cut your hair exactly how you want it. Not to mention her salon is stunning and so clean! I would highly recommend her!!!
"Julia is a true hair goddess."

Her energy is incredible, and she delivers exactly what you ask for every time. The new salon is stunning and radiates all the good hair vibes. You walk in feeling ‘meh’ and leave feeling completely transformed — inside and out!
"10/10 recoomment julia!"

Where do I even begin?! JULIA is by far the most amazing stylist in San Diego. She is super knowledgeable, very transparent with any goals you want for your hair and extremely gifted. I have been going to her for a few years. I naturally have dark hair and Julia is always super careful with bleach. She saved my hair. I have also done extensions with her as well and she absolutely slayed that for my wedding. If you’re looking for a new hairstylist or having trouble finding a hair bestie, she is your girl.