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Here's a piece I wrote for DiscoverSD.com about the best hair salons for the lovely--and not to mention, sultry--men of San Diego.


From spiked-up fohawks to thick dreads, Kanye-inspired buzz cuts and surfer shag styles, our local men scout the best San Diego hair salons to keep their tresses looking perfectly coiffed. You think they just roll out of bed looking that cute? That may be the look they're going for - but we know better than to believe that.

Dudes look for something a little different in their hair salons of choice. While the ladies may love serene spa environments, guys prefer edgy design, open bars, 'do discounts, and, of course, hot stylists. Discover the top ten San Diego hair salons for men.

Disconnected Salon
Men love Disconnected Salon in North Park because of the ultra-modern furniture, sweet beats from the DJ booth, art gallery walls, and hot stylists - just hopped out of the American Apparel catalogue to give your tips a trim.

Alpha Male
Men aren't afraid to show off their metro sides when they head to Alpha Male for the impromptu masculine combo: haircut, hot lather shave, shoe shine, wax and manicure, and whiskey on the rocks.

Well-Heeled Salon and Spa
Tame your locks with the finest stylists in East Village in the Porsche-designed salon setting that overlooks PETCO Park. Stay awhile with a complimentary cocktail and you might get a front row seat to a ball game.

Michel Benaroch Hair Studio
Michel Benaroch is a recent Beverly Hills transplant, now the latest addition to upscale hair care in Rancho Santa Fe. His celebrity client list is stellar and he was voted Best Colorist in the hills. Local guys in-the-know only visit Michel for a color and cut.

The Electric Chair
Rockabillies, rockers, and reggae aficionados hit The Electric Chair in Ocean Beach for a laid-back experience with all fun and no fuss. Come in, cut and color, get out.

DK Hair Salon
Hillcrest's DK Hair boats a salon setting abundant in chrome, leather, handsome stylists, and cutting-edge talent. Need we say more?

Seth's Chop Shop
The fellas come in for a trim and leave with a nice piece of ink at Seth's Chop House in Ocean Beach.

Indigo Home for Hair and Body
Indigo Home is Hillcrest's favorite oasis retreat for hair care in a laid back atmosphere.

Dimension A Hair Salon
Monday is fun day and men get 15 percent off all men's grooming services at Dimension A Salon on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach.

Hip Hair
Seaside locals and tourists love Hip Hair for the electric hued, graffiti-clad walls, Suicide Girl stylists, and because they can step outside and show off their newly tamed hair at the nearby beach of any of the popular Pacific Beach bars.