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Comparing Hair Salons Near BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast in University Heights, San Diego

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast and 10 nearby hair salons in University Heights, San Diego compared on Google ratings, reviews, hours, online booking and accessibility.

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If you live or work around University Heights, San Diego, you have real choice for hair salons. Below, BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast is set next to 10 neighbors so you can compare ratings, hours, booking and access at a glance.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast is a featured business on My Hair Salons. Every business on this page, including BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, was picked and is described by the same rule, using its public Google Maps listing as of October 2026.

At a glance

Hair SalonWhereGoogle ratingReviewsSaturdaySundayWheelchair access listed
**BOWIEHair for the Modern Enthusiast**University Heights (this page)57411 AM–5 PMClosed
Zen Den by Liz1.56 mi north, Rio Vista4.738210 AM–6 PMClosed
Hair Drezzers On Fire1.77 mi northeast, Normal Heights4.83829 AM–5 PMClosed
The Lab A Salon0.99 mi southeast, North Park4.87199 AM–6 PM10 AM–5 PM
Richard Joseph Salon0.27 mi south, Egyptian Quarter4.81169 AM–7 PMClosed
Omnia Salon and Barbershop0.92 mi southwest, Uptown Medical Complex4.93559 AM–6 PM9 AM–6 PM
Vine & Branch Salon1.14 mi northwest, Uptown Medical Complex51049 AM–5:30 PM9 AM–5:30 PM
Elle Jane Beauty1.53 mi north, San Diego4.92139:30 AM–5 PM11 AM–5 PM
Rinse Salon0.94 mi northeast, North Park4.73339 AM–5 PMClosed
Stella Style0.15 mi southeast, Egyptian Quarter55117 AM–7 PM7 AM–7 PM
The Color Collective Salon0.39 mi south, Egyptian Quarter4.9738 AM–11 PM11 AM–11 PM

A blank cell means we couldn't confirm that detail from Google, not that the business lacks it.

About BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast is a hair salon at 4075 Park Blvd Apt 703, San Diego, CA 92103, rated 5 out of 5 across 74 Google reviews. It publishes prices for 25 services, from $50 to $550, so you can see the cost before you book. Its latest finish is 6 PM on Tuesdays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom. Book BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast online or see its full profile.

Elle Jane Beauty in San Diego vs BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Elle Jane Beauty is a hair salon at 7610 Hazard Center Dr Ste 703, San Diego, CA 92108. It is 1.53 miles north of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in San Diego.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastElle Jane Beauty
AreaUniversity HeightsSan Diego, 1.53 mi north
Google rating54.9
Google reviews74213
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9:30 AM–5 PM
SundayClosed11 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Elle Jane Beauty stands out for a longer review record, 213 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (11 AM–5 PM).

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast vs Zen Den by Liz (Rio Vista)

Zen Den by Liz is a hairdresser at 2185 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108. It is 1.56 miles north of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Rio Vista.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastZen Den by Liz
AreaUniversity HeightsRio Vista, 1.56 mi north
Google rating54.7
Google reviews74382
Saturday11 AM–5 PM10 AM–6 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Zen Den by Liz stands out for a longer review record, 382 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 8 PM on Tuesdays.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

Rinse Salon, 0.94 mi northeast: how it compares with BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Rinse Salon is a hair salon at 4201 30th St #100, San Diego, CA 92104. It is 0.94 miles northeast of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in North Park.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastRinse Salon
AreaUniversity HeightsNorth Park, 0.94 mi northeast
Google rating54.7
Google reviews74333
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Rinse Salon stands out for a longer review record, 333 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 8 PM on Tuesdays.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

Hair Drezzers On Fire in Normal Heights vs BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Hair Drezzers On Fire is a hair salon at 3463 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116. It is 1.77 miles northeast of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Normal Heights.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastHair Drezzers On Fire
AreaUniversity HeightsNormal Heights, 1.77 mi northeast
Google rating54.8
Google reviews74382
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Hair Drezzers On Fire stands out for a longer review record, 382 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast vs Stella Style (Egyptian Quarter)

Stella Style is a hair salon at 1933 Lincoln Ave, San Diego, CA 92104. It is 0.15 miles southeast of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Egyptian Quarter.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastStella Style
AreaUniversity HeightsEgyptian Quarter, 0.15 mi southeast
Google rating55
Google reviews74511
Saturday11 AM–5 PM7 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed7 AM–7 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Stella Style stands out for a longer review record, 511 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (7 AM–7 PM).

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for prices published for 25 services before you book, and a University Heights location, handy if you live or work nearby.

The Lab A Salon, 0.99 mi southeast: how it compares with BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

The Lab A Salon is a hair salon at 3034 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104. It is 0.99 miles southeast of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in North Park.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastThe Lab A Salon
AreaUniversity HeightsNorth Park, 0.99 mi southeast
Google rating54.8
Google reviews74719
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed10 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

The Lab A Salon stands out for a longer review record, 719 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (10 AM–5 PM).

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

Richard Joseph Salon in Egyptian Quarter vs BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Richard Joseph Salon is a hair salon at 1717 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. It is 0.27 miles south of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Egyptian Quarter.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastRichard Joseph Salon
AreaUniversity HeightsEgyptian Quarter, 0.27 mi south
Google rating54.8
Google reviews74116
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–7 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Richard Joseph Salon stands out for a longer review record, 116 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast vs The Color Collective Salon (Egyptian Quarter)

The Color Collective Salon is a hair salon at 1807 Robinson Ave Unit 104, San Diego, CA 92103. It is 0.39 miles south of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Egyptian Quarter.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastThe Color Collective Salon
AreaUniversity HeightsEgyptian Quarter, 0.39 mi south
Google rating54.9
Google reviews7473
Saturday11 AM–5 PM8 AM–11 PM
SundayClosed11 AM–11 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

The Color Collective Salon stands out for Sunday appointments (11 AM–11 PM), and a later finish, open until 11 PM on Mondays.

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

Omnia Salon and Barbershop, 0.92 mi southwest: how it compares with BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Omnia Salon and Barbershop is a hair salon at 3828 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. It is 0.92 miles southwest of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Uptown Medical Complex.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastOmnia Salon and Barbershop
AreaUniversity HeightsUptown Medical Complex, 0.92 mi southwest
Google rating54.9
Google reviews74355
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Omnia Salon and Barbershop stands out for a longer review record, 355 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–6 PM).

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 25 services before you book.

Vine & Branch Salon in Uptown Medical Complex vs BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

Vine & Branch Salon is a hairdresser at 404 Camino del Rio S Ste 100 Studio 30, San Diego, CA 92108. It is 1.14 miles northwest of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, in Uptown Medical Complex.

BOWIEHair for the Modern EnthusiastVine & Branch Salon
AreaUniversity HeightsUptown Medical Complex, 1.14 mi northwest
Google rating55
Google reviews74104
Saturday11 AM–5 PM9 AM–5:30 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–5:30 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Vine & Branch Salon stands out for a longer review record, 104 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–5:30 PM).

BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast stands out for prices published for 25 services before you book, and a University Heights location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Accessible hair salons near University Heights

  • BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • These are the features each business lists on Google. If you need something specific, such as a step-free treatment room or an accessible chair, call ahead.

    How to choose a hair salon near University Heights

    Do

  • Bring two or three reference photos, including one of what you don't want.
  • Ask for a consultation before a large color change or a major cut.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Book ahead and note the cancellation window when you do.
  • Don't

  • Don't choose on stars alone. A 4.7 from 900 reviews and a 5.0 from 12 reviews are different kinds of evidence.
  • Don't assume walk-ins are welcome; call or book first.
  • Don't hold back allergies, medications or skin sensitivities at check-in.
  • Follow

  • Wait 48 to 72 hours before washing newly colored hair, and switch to a sulfate-free shampoo.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • Tip 15 to 20 percent where tipping is customary, and check whether the business includes service charges.
  • How these 10 were chosen

    We searched Google Maps for hair salons within 2 miles of BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, divided the circle into six 60-degree slices (north, northeast, southeast, south, southwest, northwest), and took the best-evidenced hair salons from each slice in turn, ranking by Google rating weighted by review count. Only businesses filed under the same kind of service, with at least five reviews, were considered. Ratings, reviews, hours and accessibility are as shown on Google Maps in October 2026; area names are from OpenStreetMap. Details change, so confirm hours and prices with the business before you go.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How were these hair salons chosen?
    By location and evidence: a 2-mile circle around BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast, split into six direction slices, with the best-reviewed hair salons taken from each slice in turn. No business was included or left out for payment.
    What hair salons are near BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast in University Heights?
    Within 2 miles: Stella Style (0.15 mi southeast), Richard Joseph Salon (0.27 mi south), The Color Collective Salon (0.39 mi south), Omnia Salon and Barbershop (0.92 mi southwest), Rinse Salon (0.94 mi northeast), The Lab A Salon (0.99 mi southeast), and 4 more compared on this page.
    Which hair salon near University Heights has the most Google reviews?
    Of the hair salons compared here, The Lab A Salon has the most, with 719 Google reviews as of October 2026.
    Which hair salons near BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast are open on Sunday?
    The Lab A Salon (10 AM–5 PM), Omnia Salon and Barbershop (9 AM–6 PM), Vine & Branch Salon (9 AM–5:30 PM), Elle Jane Beauty (11 AM–5 PM), Stella Style (7 AM–7 PM), The Color Collective Salon (11 AM–11 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
    Which hair salons near University Heights list wheelchair access?
    BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    How far is Stella Style from BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast?
    About 0.15 miles southeast in a straight line.
    Can I book BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast online?
    Yes. BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast takes bookings on its own website, which also lists its services and prices ($50 to $550).
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