I've been a hairstylist in San Diego for over 25 years, and hair extensions have been a big part of my work for a long time. I'm certified in IBE (Invisible Bead Extensions), Great Lengths, Hairdreams and tape-in extensions, so I work with sew-in wefts, K-tips and tape-ins.
My favorite things to do are gray blending, color corrections, hair extensions and long haircuts.
My approach
My goal is a look that fits your life. I take my time with every consultation so you get exactly what you need for your lifestyle and your budget. I want you to leave feeling beautiful that day, and feeling like your best self every day after.
Only the best quality hair
I only use the best quality hair: Remi human hair. With Remi hair, the cuticle stays intact and every strand runs in the same direction, so it stays smooth, soft and tangle-free and blends right into your own hair. You can heat style it just like your own, and it holds up beautifully through wear and move-ups. We keep hair in stock at the salon, and we can custom order any length, color or texture you need.

Every set of extensions is color-matched and blended so seamlessly that your hair and extensions move as one.
See all of our hair extension services.

Gray blending is one of my favorite services: soft, dimensional color for clients who are ready to embrace their silver and grow out gray gracefully.
I also love color correction, balayage, blonding all the way to platinum, and long haircuts that keep your length healthy and full.
Learn more about gray blending in San Diego.

It starts before you arrive. My schedule fills up well in advance, so I keep a waitlist. When an earlier opening comes up, you'll be the first to know and can move your appointment sooner. You'll also get plenty of friendly reminders. I love a good reminder myself, so my calendar and a quick message keep me on track too.
A warm welcome. When you walk in, you'll be greeted with smiles from me and our entire team.
Your hair consultation: my favorite part. Sitting down with a new stylist is a big moment, and I want it to feel easy, relaxed and completely about you. This is where we get to know each other, so take all the time you need. Ask me anything. Every question is a good question, and every idea is welcome.
We'll talk about your hair history, what you love about your hair now and what you'd love to change. We'll talk about your life and your hair for the long term: your short-term and long-term goals, your budget, and how often you'd like to come in. Then I'll walk you through every option, explain what each one involves, and we'll choose the best one together. I'll share honest advice and a clear plan, so you know exactly what to expect before we begin.
You're always in charge of your hair. We start only when you feel confident and excited about the plan, and if your goal takes a few visits, I'll map out each step with you. Many clients tell me the consultation is when they finally relax, because they feel heard.
Every appointment begins with a full consultation, before we start anything. And if you're still deciding what you'd like, we offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation for anyone. Come by the salon, meet us, ask all your questions, and leave with a plan whenever you're ready.
Bring your inspiration. I love inspo pictures and videos, from salon photos to AI images. Any picture helps get across exactly what you're looking for. With color theory and extensions, almost any look is possible.
Settle in. Once we have a clear goal and a path to get there, we start on your color. There are refreshments and snacks, and Wi-Fi for everyone, so a longer service like a full platinum or a three-row extension install can double as a little work time.
The most comfortable shampoo bowls in San Diego. Clients tell me all the time that ours are the most comfortable they've ever relaxed in. They were custom designed to support your neck, so you can unwind while we shampoo and give your hair the best treatments on the market to keep it healthy and beautiful.
The finish. Every client is styled however she likes. Whether you're leaving with an easy air-dry cut or a full head of extensions, we'll style you to the fullest while you're here, because salon days are special. You'll leave feeling beautiful, so it's a perfect excuse to plan a date night or a night out with the girls.

I had a clear picture of the salon I wanted: clean, beautiful and comfortable, with lots of windows, and easy to reach from anywhere in San Diego. That's why I love our Mission Valley location so much. We're just 10 to 15 minutes from East County, South County, North County and the beach.
I spent many wonderful years working down at the beach, and it taught me how much the drive and the parking shape the whole visit. The hair appointment experience starts long before you walk through the door. Here, parking is easy and plentiful, so you arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy your time.

I've always been a strong, independent stylist, and I wanted a place that helps my stylists grow and keep moving forward. Our wide-open hair floor gives every stylist and client plenty of room to feel comfortable, with a real sense of community that makes the salon feel like home. Stylists interested in joining us can learn about salon booth rental in Mission Valley.
Adding treatment rooms has been one of my favorite decisions. Our physician assistant keeps us looking young, and our esthetician and massage therapist keep our skin glowing and our bodies relaxed and cared for.
And last but not least, the break room. I grew up in a hair salon, and some of my most memorable conversations happened in the break room, so I wanted every corner of this salon to feel cared for, including this one. Ours has panoramic views across Mission Valley, tons of light, a table where we can all sit together, and a big, oversized comfy chair for a real moment of rest. We also have a balcony, so you can eat lunch outside and enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather, or stay cool inside with our brand-new air conditioning, which works like a dream. I appreciate my girls so much, and I love giving them a beautiful space between their busy appointments.

More questions? Call or text us at 619-200-6388. We love hearing from you.
Julianne DeSanti is a San Diego hairstylist with over 25 years of experience and the owner of Giovannis West Salon in Mission Valley. She specializes in hair extensions, gray blending, color correction and long haircuts.
Giovannis West Salon in Mission Valley, San Diego, offers IBE (Invisible Bead Extensions) and tape-in extensions, with owner Julianne DeSanti, who is certified in IBE, Great Lengths, Hairdreams and tape-in extensions. Every extension service begins with a full consultation.
Julianne is certified in IBE (Invisible Bead Extensions), Great Lengths, Hairdreams and tape-in extensions, which covers sew-in wefts, K-tips and tape-ins.
The best method depends on your hair type, your lifestyle and the look you want. At your consultation, Julianne compares IBE, tape-ins and other methods for your hair and recommends the one that fits, along with how many rows you need.
Only the best quality: Remi human hair, with the cuticle intact and every strand running the same direction, so it stays smooth, tangle-free and natural-looking. Hair is kept in stock at the salon, and custom orders are available for any length, color or texture.
Yes. Julianne offers IBE and tape-in move-ups and professional hair extension removal, and she'll recommend a maintenance schedule that keeps your extensions and your own hair healthy.
Giovannis West Salon in Mission Valley offers gray blending with Julianne DeSanti. It's one of her favorite services: soft, dimensional color for clients who want to embrace their silver and grow out gray gracefully.
Yes. Color correction is one of Julianne's favorite services. She plans it with you at a full consultation and maps out each step, so you know exactly what to expect.
Thorough, personal and relaxed. She talks through your hair history, your goals, your lifestyle, your budget and how much upkeep you'd like, explains every option, and builds a clear plan with you. You start only when you feel confident about it.
Yes. Giovannis West offers a complimentary 15-minute consultation for anyone who's still deciding. Come in, meet the team, ask questions and talk through a plan.
Yes. Every appointment with Julianne begins with a full consultation before anything else.
A warm welcome and plenty of time. Julianne treats the consultation as the most important part of the visit, so you'll feel heard and know exactly what's happening before anything begins.
Yes, Julianne loves them: pictures, videos and AI images too. Any picture helps show what you're looking for.
Book your appointment and join the waitlist. When an earlier opening comes up, you'll be notified so you can move your appointment sooner.
Giovannis West Salon is at 2535 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 215, in Mission Valley, San Diego, 10 to 15 minutes from East County, South County, North County and the beach. Parking is easy and plentiful.
Along with hair extensions and gray blending, Giovannis West offers balayage, blonding, haircuts, lash extensions, and treatment rooms with a physician assistant, an esthetician and a massage therapist.
2535 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92108 (Mission Valley)
Call or text 619-200-6388
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