California Hair Design Academy

La Mesa, CA · Beauty school

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in La Mesa
#71
of 184 salons
City Percentile
18%
rating percentile
Address
California Hair Design Academy, 8011 University Ave a2, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone
(619) 461-8600
Website
chdaschools.com

California Hair Design Academy is a salon located in La Mesa, CA. It is one of 184 salons listed in La Mesa. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the La Mesa city average of 4.7 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About California Hair Design Academy

Located in sunny San Diego County, California Hair Design Academy (CHDA) has been training students as Cosmetologists, Barbers, Estheticians, and Manicurists since 1980. We are constantly striving to develop the latest beauty school programs to meet... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ivan R · Mar 2026

I just want to give a big thank you to my barber instructor, Ms. Gigi. She is an amazing teacher who truly cares about her students and wants to see everyone succeed. She takes the time to explain techniques clearly, gives helpful feedback, and is always willing to help when someone is struggling. Her patience, professionalism, and passion for barbering make the learning environment positive and motivating. Because of her guidance, I’ve gained a lot more confidence in my skills. I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her.

★★★★★ 5.0 Blanca Valadez · Sep 2025

My experience in the barber crossover program was nothing short of great. I enjoyed my classmates, the school staff, the clients & especially my teacher. Miss Gigi is knowledgeable and so helpful. She’s a talented barber and teacher. I’d recommend taking the barber or barber crossover to anyone looking to go to school.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Mariana Ramirez · Jul 2023

Cut way too much of my hair off. I was growing it out for my wedding :( Looks choppy and botched, even after I had a SECOND TRIM BY THE TEACHER. They refused to refund me my money. I tried to style it and the bottom of my hair looks like Dora, super thick. Not to mention, I also got a “blowdry” but they don’t style, I left with choppy and poofy hair as seen in the photo. I understand it’s a school but even the teacher cut my hair after I came back crying and I STILL left with botched hair. There go 2 years of growing it out for nothing. For reference, my hair was down to the middle of my back and now it’s slightly passed my armpits. Incredibly disappointed in how the “teacher” handled. Will not be returning & do not recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Gee · Feb 2026

Great experience very educational Ms Gigi (morning barber instructor) was very thorough with theory and was very helpful and patient.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bahra Asmarou · Jan 2026

Ms Trish and Ms Paula were amazing teachers throughout my entire course. (Esthetician Course)

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Appointment Required ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments

Services

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