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Hair Salons Near Carmel Creek, San Diego: Level up with Sam and 10 Neighbors Compared

Level up with Sam and 10 nearby hair salons in Carmel Creek, San Diego compared on Google ratings, reviews, hours, online booking and accessibility.

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Searching for a hair salon near Carmel Creek, San Diego? This page maps the hair salons closest to Level up with Sam in every direction and compares them on the evidence anyone can check: Google ratings, review counts, opening hours, online booking and accessibility.

Level up with Sam is a featured business on Zoca Listings. Every business on this page, including Level up with Sam, was picked and is described by the same rule, using its public Google Maps listing as of October 2026.

The short version

Hair SalonWhereGoogle ratingReviewsSaturdaySundayWheelchair access listed
Level up with SamCarmel Creek (this page)53610 AM–5 PMClosed
NAILS & SPA ON 560.94 mi south, Carmel View4.31059 AM–6 PM10 AM–6 PM
Roxo Salon & Boutique0.33 mi southwest, Del Mar Highlands4.71789 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon0.06 mi northwest, Del Mar Highlands4.93159:30 AM–5 PMClosed
The California Cuts0.99 mi south, Carmel View4.21099 AM–5 PM10 AM–5:30 PM
Addendum Salon0.27 mi southwest, Del Mar Highlands4.71268 AM–7 PM8 AM–7 PM
Del Beauty Box1.97 mi northwest, Del Mar4.7769 AM–6 PMClosed
Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar0.21 mi southwest, Del Mar Highlands4.5909 AM–7 PM11 AM–6 PM
Nilora Salon/Sola Salon0.07 mi northwest, Del Mar Highlands5579 AM–6 PM12:30–5 PM
Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo0.33 mi southwest, Del Mar Highlands3.41267 AM–6 PM9 AM–6 PM
Radici Hair Studio1.97 mi northwest, Del Mar4.9578 AM–8 PM8 AM–6 PM

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

Meet Level up with Sam

Level up with Sam is a hair salon at 12750 Carmel Country Rd A101 Ste 26, San Diego, CA 92130, rated 5 out of 5 across 36 Google reviews. It publishes prices for 21 services, from $10 to $350, so you can see the cost before you book. Its latest finish is 5 PM on Mondays. Book Level up with Sam online or see its full profile.

NAILS & SPA ON 56, 0.94 mi south: how it compares with Level up with Sam

NAILS & SPA ON 56 is a hair salon at 3840 Valley Centre Dr Ste 603, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.94 miles south of Level up with Sam, in Carmel View.

Level up with SamNAILS & SPA ON 56
AreaCarmel CreekCarmel View, 0.94 mi south
Google rating54.3
Google reviews36105
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed10 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

NAILS & SPA ON 56 stands out for a longer review record, 105 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (10 AM–6 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

The California Cuts in Carmel View vs Level up with Sam

The California Cuts is a hair salon at 3860 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.99 miles south of Level up with Sam, in Carmel View.

Level up with SamThe California Cuts
AreaCarmel CreekCarmel View, 0.99 mi south
Google rating54.2
Google reviews36109
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
SundayClosed10 AM–5:30 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

The California Cuts stands out for a longer review record, 109 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (10 AM–5:30 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Level up with Sam vs Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar (Del Mar Highlands)

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar is a hair salon at J6, 12925 El Camino Real, J6 Ste J5, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.21 miles southwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamMadison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.21 mi southwest
Google rating54.5
Google reviews3690
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed11 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar stands out for a longer review record, 90 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (11 AM–6 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Addendum Salon, 0.27 mi southwest: how it compares with Level up with Sam

Addendum Salon is a hair salon at 12853 El Camino Real Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.27 miles southwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamAddendum Salon
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.27 mi southwest
Google rating54.7
Google reviews36126
Saturday10 AM–5 PM8 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed8 AM–7 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Addendum Salon stands out for a longer review record, 126 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (8 AM–7 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Roxo Salon & Boutique in Del Mar Highlands vs Level up with Sam

Roxo Salon & Boutique is a hair salon at 3700 Caminito Ct #460, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.33 miles southwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamRoxo Salon & Boutique
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.33 mi southwest
Google rating54.7
Google reviews36178
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Roxo Salon & Boutique stands out for a longer review record, 178 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–5 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Level up with Sam vs Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo (Del Mar Highlands)

Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo is a hair salon at 3700 Caminito Ct Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.33 miles southwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamDrybar - Del Mar at One Paseo
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.33 mi southwest
Google rating53.4
Google reviews36126
Saturday10 AM–5 PM7 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed9 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo stands out for a longer review record, 126 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (9 AM–6 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon, 0.06 mi northwest: how it compares with Level up with Sam

Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon is a hair salon at CV - 05, 12750 Carmel Country Rd a101, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.06 miles northwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamShamsi Beauty & Hair Salon
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.06 mi northwest
Google rating54.9
Google reviews36315
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9:30 AM–5 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon stands out for a longer review record, 315 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Nilora Salon/Sola Salon in Del Mar Highlands vs Level up with Sam

Nilora Salon/Sola Salon is a hair salon at 12750 Carmel Country Rd a101 Studio24, San Diego, CA 92130. It is 0.07 miles northwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar Highlands.

Level up with SamNilora Salon/Sola Salon
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar Highlands, 0.07 mi northwest
Google rating55
Google reviews3657
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–6 PM
SundayClosed12:30–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Nilora Salon/Sola Salon stands out for a longer review record, 57 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (12:30–5 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for prices published for 21 services before you book, and a Carmel Creek location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Level up with Sam vs Del Beauty Box (Del Mar)

Del Beauty Box is a hair salon at 910 Camino Del Mar Unit C, Del Mar, CA 92014. It is 1.97 miles northwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar.

Level up with SamDel Beauty Box
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar, 1.97 mi northwest
Google rating54.7
Google reviews3676
Saturday10 AM–5 PM9 AM–6 PM
SundayClosedClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Del Beauty Box stands out for a longer review record, 76 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 6 PM on Tuesdays.

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

Radici Hair Studio, 1.97 mi northwest: how it compares with Level up with Sam

Radici Hair Studio is a hair salon at 1011 Camino Del Mar #108, Del Mar, CA 92014. It is 1.97 miles northwest of Level up with Sam, in Del Mar.

Level up with SamRadici Hair Studio
AreaCarmel CreekDel Mar, 1.97 mi northwest
Google rating54.9
Google reviews3657
Saturday10 AM–5 PM8 AM–8 PM
SundayClosed8 AM–6 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Radici Hair Studio stands out for a longer review record, 57 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (8 AM–6 PM).

Level up with Sam stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and prices published for 21 services before you book.

How to choose a hair salon near Carmel Creek

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.
  • Read the newest reviews, not only the average. They describe the team working there now.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Don't

  • Don't hold back allergies, medications or skin sensitivities at check-in.
  • 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.
  • Follow

  • Wait 48 to 72 hours before washing newly colored hair, and switch to a sulfate-free shampoo.
  • Keep any written aftercare you are given and follow it for the full period.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • How these 10 were chosen

    We searched Google Maps for hair salons within 2 miles of Level up with Sam, 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

    Which hair salons near Level up with Sam are open on Sunday?
    NAILS & SPA ON 56 (10 AM–6 PM), Roxo Salon & Boutique (9 AM–5 PM), The California Cuts (10 AM–5:30 PM), Addendum Salon (8 AM–7 PM), Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar (11 AM–6 PM), Nilora Salon/Sola Salon (12:30–5 PM), Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo (9 AM–6 PM), Radici Hair Studio (8 AM–6 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
    How far is Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon from Level up with Sam?
    About 0.06 miles northwest in a straight line.
    Can I book Level up with Sam online?
    Yes. Level up with Sam takes bookings on its own website, which also lists its services and prices ($10 to $350).
    How were these hair salons chosen?
    By location and evidence: a 2-mile circle around Level up with Sam, 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 Level up with Sam in Carmel Creek?
    Within 2 miles: Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon (0.06 mi northwest), Nilora Salon/Sola Salon (0.07 mi northwest), Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Del Mar (0.21 mi southwest), Addendum Salon (0.27 mi southwest), Roxo Salon & Boutique (0.33 mi southwest), Drybar - Del Mar at One Paseo (0.33 mi southwest), and 4 more compared on this page.
    Which hair salon near Carmel Creek has the most Google reviews?
    Of the hair salons compared here, Shamsi Beauty & Hair Salon has the most, with 315 Google reviews as of October 2026.
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