Hair Services Near UTC Mall, UCSD & La Jolla

Book hair color, root touch-ups, mini, partial and full highlights, balayage, and haircuts with Kim Giles, an independent hairstylist near UTC Mall and UCSD. Appointments take place inside Joel C Ma Hair Studio at 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 140, La Jolla.

Choose the closest service below and book online. If you are planning a major color change or are not sure which appointment fits, send Kim your current-hair and inspiration photos before reserving time.

Root Touch-Up

One-process color focused on regrowth. Highlights are not included.
- Starting at $115+
- Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
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Mini Highlight

A face-frame highlight or a small highlighted area using 10 foils or fewer. Toner is not included in the current service description.
- Starting at $115+
- Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
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Full Highlight

Broader highlight placement throughout the hair for a more complete dimensional or blonde result.
- Starting at $210+
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All-Over Color

One-process solid color applied beyond the root area. This service does not include bleach, highlights, or fashion tones.

- Starting at $140+
- Approximately 2 hours
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Partial Highlight

Brightness and dimension placed through selected visible areas rather than throughout the entire head.
- Starting at $175+
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Balayage

Balayage uses customized lightening placement to create dimension based on your starting color, target brightness, and desired grow-out. The amount of contrast, placement, and maintenance required will depend on your current hair and the result you want.
- Starting at $250+
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Haircut with Shampoo & Blowout

Use the consultation at the beginning of the appointment to discuss the shape you want, what has or has not worked before, and how you normally style your hair.
- Starting at $85+
- Approximately 1 hour
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Men’s Short Scissor Haircut

A short haircut performed with scissors. This service does not include clipper cuts or fades.
- Approximately 45 minutes
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Services FAQ

Which service should I book if I am not sure?

Use the Contact page to tell Kim about your current hair, recent color history, and desired result. For color services, include clear current-hair and inspiration photos when possible. Kim can help identify the closest appointment before you reserve time.

Should I book a Root Touch-Up or All-Over Color?

Book a Root Touch-Up when you are maintaining established one-process color at the regrowth. Choose All-Over Color when single-process solid color needs to be applied beyond the root area. If you also want highlights, select a color-and-highlight combination.

What is the difference between a Mini, Partial, and Full Highlight?

A Mini Highlight covers a face frame or small area using 10 foils or fewer. A Partial Highlight places brightness through selected visible areas. A Full Highlight provides broader placement throughout the hair. If you are unsure how much highlighting your goal requires, contact Kim before booking.

Should I choose highlights or balayage?

Both services can create brightness and dimension, but the placement and intended result differ. Highlights use selected sections or broader foil placement, while balayage uses customized hand-painted placement. The best option depends on your current hair, target contrast, and maintenance preferences.

Can I combine color or highlights with a haircut?

Yes. Square includes combination appointments for root touch-ups, all-over color, highlights, and balayage with a haircut. Choose the combination option so sufficient time is reserved.

I'm looking for Keratin or Brazilian Blowout treatments, standalone blow-dry appointments, conditioning treatments, scalp treatments, bleach touch-ups or all-over bleach, gray blending, toner as a standalone appointment or something else not listed here.
Please use the contact link and send what you're looking for!

Are the displayed prices final?

Displayed prices are starting points. Final pricing may depend on the selected service and the time or work required. Contact Kim before booking if you are planning a substantial change or are unsure which service applies.

Where is the studio?

Hair by Kim Giles is located inside Joel C Ma Hair Studio at 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 140, La Jolla, CA 92037. The studio is near UTC Mall and UCSD. Visit the Location page for parking and arrival details.

Are walk-ins available?

No. Appointments are required. View current availability and reserve online through Square.