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Awa's Hair Braiding vs Nearby Hair Salons in East Clairemont, San Diego (2026)

Awa's Hair Braiding and 10 nearby hair salons in East Clairemont, San Diego compared on Google ratings, reviews, hours, online booking and accessibility.

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Searching for a hair salon near East Clairemont, San Diego? This page maps the hair salons closest to Awa's Hair Braiding in every direction and compares them on the evidence anyone can check: Google ratings, review counts, opening hours, online booking and accessibility.

Awa's Hair Braiding is a featured business on Best Hair Guide. Every business on this page, including Awa's Hair Braiding, was picked and is described by the same rule, using its public Google Maps listing as of October 2026.

At a glance

Hair SalonWhereGoogle ratingReviewsSaturdaySundayWheelchair access listed
Awa's Hair BraidingEast Clairemont (this page)4.6556Open 24 hoursOpen 24 hoursYes (entrance, parking lot)
Hair Delight1.04 mi north, Clairemont Mesa Gateway4.23210 AM–5 PMClosed
Sunny Day People1.2 mi northeast, Convoy District4.74809 AM–6 PMClosed
Curl Girl Michael1.43 mi southeast, Convoy District516710 AM–4 PMClosed
Balboa Salon0.17 mi southwest, East Clairemont4.63710 AM–6 PMClosed
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color0.43 mi northwest, Clairemont4.88819 AM–6 PM10 AM–5 PM
Elisha Hair1.96 mi northeast, Convoy District51369 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
Haircuts at Tiffany's1.07 mi southeast, Convoy District4.718110 AM–5 PMClosed
Supercuts0.55 mi northwest, Clairemont4.77709 AM–6 PM10 AM–5 PM
卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY1.29 mi northeast, Kearny Mesa4.610510 AM–7 PM10 AM–7 PM
Curls by Susie Swaner1.42 mi southeast, Convoy District51099 AM–12 AMClosed

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About Awa's Hair Braiding

Awa's Hair Braiding is a hair salon at 6179 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 556 Google reviews. It publishes prices for 6 services, from $179 to $1,499, so you can see the cost before you book. Its latest finish is 12 AM on Mondays, and it is open on Sundays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot. Book Awa's Hair Braiding online or see its full profile.

Hair Delight in Clairemont Mesa Gateway vs Awa's Hair Braiding

Hair Delight is a hair salon at 5430 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste e, San Diego, CA 92117. It is 1.04 miles north of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Clairemont Mesa Gateway.

Awa's Hair BraidingHair Delight
AreaEast ClairemontClairemont Mesa Gateway, 1.04 mi north
Google rating4.64.2
Google reviews55632
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Hair Delight stands out for a Clairemont Mesa Gateway location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.6 stars, and a longer review record, 556 Google reviews.

Awa's Hair Braiding vs Sunny Day People (Convoy District)

Sunny Day People is a hair salon at 4688 Convoy St #108, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.2 miles northeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Convoy District.

Awa's Hair BraidingSunny Day People
AreaEast ClairemontConvoy District, 1.2 mi northeast
Google rating4.64.7
Google reviews556480
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–6 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Sunny Day People stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.7 stars, and a Convoy District location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours), and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY, 1.29 mi northeast: how it compares with Awa's Hair Braiding

卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY is a hair salon at 7323 Convoy Ct #109, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.29 miles northeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Kearny Mesa.

Awa's Hair Braiding卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY
AreaEast ClairemontKearny Mesa, 1.29 mi northeast
Google rating4.64.6
Google reviews556105
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–7 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours10 AM–7 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY stands out for a Kearny Mesa location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Elisha Hair in Convoy District vs Awa's Hair Braiding

Elisha Hair is a hair salon at Park Jun's, 8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.96 miles northeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Convoy District.

Awa's Hair BraidingElisha Hair
AreaEast ClairemontConvoy District, 1.96 mi northeast
Google rating4.65
Google reviews556136
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Elisha Hair stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and a Convoy District location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Awa's Hair Braiding vs Haircuts at Tiffany's (Convoy District)

Haircuts at Tiffany's is a hair salon at 4344 Convoy St Ste j, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.07 miles southeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Convoy District.

Awa's Hair BraidingHaircuts at Tiffany's
AreaEast ClairemontConvoy District, 1.07 mi southeast
Google rating4.64.7
Google reviews556181
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Haircuts at Tiffany's stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.7 stars, and a Convoy District location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Curls by Susie Swaner, 1.42 mi southeast: how it compares with Awa's Hair Braiding

Curls by Susie Swaner is a hairdresser at 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd #105, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.42 miles southeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Convoy District.

Awa's Hair BraidingCurls by Susie Swaner
AreaEast ClairemontConvoy District, 1.42 mi southeast
Google rating4.65
Google reviews556109
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–12 AM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Curls by Susie Swaner stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and a Convoy District location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Curl Girl Michael in Convoy District vs Awa's Hair Braiding

Curl Girl Michael is a hairdresser at 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 1.43 miles southeast of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Convoy District.

Awa's Hair BraidingCurl Girl Michael
AreaEast ClairemontConvoy District, 1.43 mi southeast
Google rating4.65
Google reviews556167
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–4 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Curl Girl Michael stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and a Convoy District location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Awa's Hair Braiding vs Balboa Salon (East Clairemont)

Balboa Salon is a hair salon at 5929 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111. It is 0.17 miles southwest of Awa's Hair Braiding.

Awa's Hair BraidingBalboa Salon
AreaEast ClairemontEast Clairemont, 0.17 mi southwest
Google rating4.64.6
Google reviews55637
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–6 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Balboa Salon stands out for a steady 4.6-star average across 37 Google reviews.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a longer review record, 556 Google reviews, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color, 0.43 mi northwest: how it compares with Awa's Hair Braiding

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color is a hairdresser at 4203 Genesee Ave A104, San Diego, CA 92117. It is 0.43 miles northwest of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Clairemont.

Awa's Hair BraidingFantastic Sams Cut & Color
AreaEast ClairemontClairemont, 0.43 mi northwest
Google rating4.64.8
Google reviews556881
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–6 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours10 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a longer review record, 881 Google reviews.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays, and prices published for 6 services before you book.

Supercuts in Clairemont vs Awa's Hair Braiding

Supercuts is a hair salon at 4310 Genesee Ave #103, San Diego, CA 92117. It is 0.55 miles northwest of Awa's Hair Braiding, in Clairemont.

Awa's Hair BraidingSupercuts
AreaEast ClairemontClairemont, 0.55 mi northwest
Google rating4.64.7
Google reviews556770
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–6 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours10 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Supercuts stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.7 stars, and a longer review record, 770 Google reviews.

Awa's Hair Braiding stands out for a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays, and prices published for 6 services before you book.

Wheelchair-accessible hair salons near East Clairemont

  • Awa's Hair Braiding: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot
  • These are the features each business lists on Google. If you need something specific, such as a step-free treatment room or an accessible chair, call ahead.

    How to choose a hair salon near East Clairemont

    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.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Book ahead and note the cancellation window when you do.
  • Don't

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

  • Wait 48 to 72 hours before washing newly colored hair, and switch to a sulfate-free shampoo.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • Tip 15 to 20 percent where tipping is customary, and check whether the business includes service charges.
  • How these 10 were chosen

    We searched Google Maps for hair salons within 2 miles of Awa's Hair Braiding, 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.

    Sources & references

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which hair salons near East Clairemont list wheelchair access?
    Awa's Hair Braiding lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    How far is Balboa Salon from Awa's Hair Braiding?
    About 0.17 miles southwest in a straight line.
    Can I book Awa's Hair Braiding online?
    Yes. Awa's Hair Braiding takes bookings on its own website, which also lists its services and prices ($179 to $1,499).
    How were these hair salons chosen?
    By location and evidence: a 2-mile circle around Awa's Hair Braiding, 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 Awa's Hair Braiding in East Clairemont?
    Within 2 miles: Balboa Salon (0.17 mi southwest), Fantastic Sams Cut & Color (0.43 mi northwest), Supercuts (0.55 mi northwest), Hair Delight (1.04 mi north), Haircuts at Tiffany's (1.07 mi southeast), Sunny Day People (1.2 mi northeast), and 4 more compared on this page.
    Which hair salon near East Clairemont has the most Google reviews?
    Of the hair salons compared here, Fantastic Sams Cut & Color has the most, with 881 Google reviews as of October 2026.
    Which hair salons near Awa's Hair Braiding are open on Sunday?
    Awa's Hair Braiding (Open 24 hours), Fantastic Sams Cut & Color (10 AM–5 PM), Elisha Hair (9 AM–5 PM), Supercuts (10 AM–5 PM), 卡玛造型 K MA SALON CONVOY (10 AM–7 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
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