It's rare that I feel a sense of relaxation as I walk into a busy salon - they can often be overwhelming or messy - but that's exactly what happened as I walked into Essence Salon and Spa in Clairemont. With bright natural lighting and beautiful decor, Essence makes you feel instantly welcome. Essence was started over 30 years ago in La Jolla, and moved to their Clairemont location about 6 years ago, which offers better parking and easier accessibility. All of the stylists are very experienced and knowledgeable, some of them having worked with the some of the same clients for the past 40 years. Offering a full range of services from updos to extensions, and keratin straightening to color, this is the place to come for any of your hair styling needs. In addition to the hair styling pros, Essence also has two aestheticians and a manicurist. Everyone is very committed to continuing education, and Essence hosts classes taught by L'Oreal to update stylists on the latest techniques...