--- title: "Our Stylists" url: "https://suttersalon.com/our-stylists/" post_type: "page" date_published: "2024-03-19T13:34:58+00:00" date_modified: "2026-07-31T17:38:56+00:00" --- # Our Stylists Meet Your South Mission Hills, San Diego Stylists! Meet the talented independent stylists behind Sutter Salon in South Mission Hills. Our team specializes in personalized cuts, color, blonding, balayage, curly hair, extensions, keratin treatments, perms, and special occasion styling. Learn more about each stylist below, or explore our full hair salon services in San Diego to find the right fit for your next appointment. Lia Tomlinson Salon Owner – Curl Specialist, Balayage Specialist Lia Tomlinson Salon Owner – Curl Specialist,  Balayage Specialist Tues – Sat: 10am – 7pm liastyleshair Specialties include: Curly Cuts, Long Layers, Balayage, and Blonde Lia is a seasoned hair artist with a vibrant, adventurous spirit. She began her career at the renowned Aveda Institute in Denver, where she quickly discovered her passion for transforming clients’ looks and uplifting their confidence. Her pursuit of excellence led her to extensive advanced training, and she continually refines her craft to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and techniques.  Read more Originally from Boston, Lia spent the past three decades in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in curly hair, balayage, and blonding for all hair types. As a salon owner and educator, she’s built a reputation for her deep expertise and personalized approach to hair care. In 2022, Lia relocated to San Diego, bringing her talents to a new community and embracing all the area has to offer. Beyond her work with clients, Lia is ecstatic to have created a beautiful, welcoming space where both clients and stylists feel at home. Her salon is a rare haven for independent stylists—a family collective where each stylist feels uplifted and fully supported in growing their own business. Lia’s dedication to building a nurturing, collaborative environment is evident in every detail, ensuring that clients feel comfortable and stylists thrive. Lia’s commitment to client education is also a defining aspect of her work. She’s especially passionate about empowering clients to care for their curls confidently at home, tailoring guidance for every unique curl pattern. Known for her mastery in curl techniques, she also brings exceptional skill and creativity to all aspects of color work. Whether you’re seeking a fresh balayage or expert guidance on curl care, Lia’s approach is all about making you feel your absolute best. Book a visit with Lia to explore new possibilities for your look and experience her expertise firsthand! Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (720) 936-6852 Molly O’Rourke Stylist – Color Specialist Molly O’Rourke Stylist – Color Specialist Mon: 11am – 7pm Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10am – 6pm Wed: Closed Sat: 10am – 3pm Hairby.mollly_ Specialties include: Blonding, Custom color, lived-in looks, precision and creative hair cutting Molly, a hair magician with almost 20 years of experience, thrives on making her clients look and feel incredible. After graduating from Pivot Point Academy in Delaware, she began her career on the East Coast. To further her education, she then attended The Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, The Redken Exchange, and Nick Arrojo’s Advanced Academy in New York. Read more Life then took her to the stunning island of Kaua’i, Hawai’i, where she became a sought-after independent stylist. Molly had the privilege of working alongside many talented colleagues. For the past two years, Molly’s been soaking up the sun in San Diego. She's excited to bring her expertise on blonding, custom color, and "lived-in" looks to Sutter Salon! She is great at precision cuts but she’s also a master at crafting creative hairstyles. She genuinely enjoys building connections with her clients and taking the time to understand their unique hair goals. In her free time, she enjoys all things outdoors! You can find Molly adventuring with her daughter and her white Lab Mochi. Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (808) 346-4151 Jen Herber Stylist – Color Specialist Jen Herber Stylist – Color Specialist Mon & Fri: 10am – 5pmTues & Thurs: 1pm – 7pmSat: Message for Availability jenyourhairfriend Specialties include: Blonde, Brunette, and Vivids Jen loves all things cut & color, but most importantly she wants her clients to feel unique and authentic when in her chair! Her goal is for her clients to openly share their hair goals, no matter how simple or outrageous they may seem! It’s your journey together, so have fun with it! Read more On a personal level, Jen has two wonderful rescue pups and an awesome wife that she adores! She is a pizza enthusiast and admittedly loves reality TV 🙂 Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (619) 961-6818 Ava Moreno Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Ava Moreno Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Tue – Fri: 9am – 5:30pmSat: 9am – 4pm avaadoreshair Specialties: Precision Cuts, Creative Cuts, Sun-Kissed Blondes, Color, Coppers Ava brings over 25 years of experience behind the chair, with a true passion for creating hair that feels effortless, intentional, and completely personalized. She specializes in precision cutting — from lived-in pixies and classic bobs to soft shags, layered cuts, and curly cuts that work with your natural texture, not against it. She also loves men’s cutting and has built a loyal following of clients who trust her to keep them looking sharp. Read more Her color work focuses on sun-kissed balayage, dimensional highlights, and rich reds and coppers that make a statement while still feeling wearable. Ava is all about connection. She creates a space where clients feel comfortable, heard, and excited to see themselves in the mirror. Sutter is a proud LGBTQIA+ friendly space, and that inclusivity is something she deeply values in her work behind the chair. Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (619) 507-3040 Bella Adair Stylist – Extension & Color Specialist Bella Adairt Stylist – Extension & Color Specialist Mon & Fri: 10am – 7pmSat & Sun: 10am – 5:30pmMessage for other availability sugarbarbiehair Specialties include: Hair extensions, Color (Balayage), Vivids Bella’s passion for beauty started long before she was behind a professional chair. Since high school, she was the go-to person for homecoming and prom transformations, sparking a love for hair and makeup that only grew with time. Now a junior stylist with three years of professional experience, Bella is a self-proclaimed "forever student"—she is constantly seeking out new education and advanced techniques to ensure her skills stay sharp and her clients get the very best. Read more Having lived all over Southern California, Bella has finally claimed San Diego as her forever home. She is a true social creature and a "professional yapper" who treats every appointment like a hangout session. Her goal is to create a genuine bond with everyone who sits in her chair, making sure you leave not just looking great, but feeling like you’ve spent the afternoon with a friend. When she isn't at the salon, you’ll find Bella exploring every corner of San Diego. Whether she’s discovering a new local gem or spending quality time with her friends and family, she loves soaking up everything this city has to offer! Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (909) 747-7995 Roman Perez-Parker Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Roman Perez-Parker Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Tues –  Fri: 11am – 7pmSat: 10am – 5:00pm hairxroman Specialties include: Lived in Color, Blonde, Layered haircuts Originally from the beautiful island of Guam, Roman moved to San Diego in 2018 and has been helping clients look and feel their best ever since. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a complete transformation, you’ll be in great hands. Roman specializes in dimensional lived-in color, blonding, layered haircuts, and signature blowouts designed to complement your lifestyle and leave you feeling confident long after you leave the salon. Read more One of Roman’s favorite parts of being a hairstylist is building genuine connections with his clients. From great conversations and plenty of laughs to creating a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and cared for, his goal is to make every appointment feel like time well spent. When he’s not behind the chair, you’ll find him exploring his love of fashion, traveling, attending concerts, staying active, and discovering great food—whether that’s trying a new restaurant or cooking at home. If you’re looking for beautiful, effortless hair and a stylist who truly enjoys getting to know the people in his chair, Roman would love to meet you. Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (619) 787-5882 Abby Heinemann Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Abby Heinemann Stylist – Cut & Color Specialist Sun: 9am – 5pmMon & Tues: 10am – 7pmWed – Fri: 10am – 6pmSat: 9am – 5pm color_crushsandiego Specialties include: Seamless blondes, rich brunettes, dimensional balayage, vibrant color transformations, and long, layered haircuts With over 16 years of experience behind the chair, Abby is passionate about creating beautiful, healthy hair that helps her clients feel confident and effortlessly themselves. She specializes in seamless blondes, rich brunettes, dimensional balayage, vibrant color transformations, and long, layered haircuts tailored to each guest's individual style and lifestyle. Read more Originally from Vermont, Abby trained at the Aveda Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she built the foundation for her career and love of hair. She believes great hair should not only look beautiful when you leave the salon, but continue to grow out naturally and stay healthy between appointments. Known for her warm, easygoing approach, Abby takes the time to understand each client's goals and create a look that's both flattering and easy to maintain. Whether you're looking for a subtle refresh or a dramatic transformation, her focus is always on delivering personalized results you'll love. When she's not behind the chair, you'll usually find her spending time with her two dogs, working in her garden, or exploring San Diego's newest restaurants. She loves finding inspiration in the little things and she brings that same creativity, care, and appreciation into every appointment. Read less BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TEXT (802) 579-6525