Candace Elisa Hair

Professional hair styling in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

san diego county, fallbrook, temecula

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5.0

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Hair Styling

Bridal Makeup

Calmness

I had Candace do my hair for my destination wedding. She did an amazing job and I could not have been happier. If I lived in San Diego I would be recommending to everyone I know!

Kristina C.

5.0

I loved my bridal hair trial with Candace! We experimented with a few different styles, and I loved every single one. She has such a great eye for what works with your hair, features, and overall vision, while still making sure you feel like yourself. Everything looked polished and beautiful without feeling overdone, which was exactly what I wanted. She’s also so kind and easy to be around. I can’t recommend her enough!

Anne C.

5.0

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Candace Elisa Hair is a San Diego–based professional bridal hairstylist with 15 years experience specializing in weddings, events, and on-location hair & beauty services. Known for her attention to detail and ability to create long lasting hair styles, Candace travels throughout San Diego, La Jolla, Temecula, Southern California and beyond, bringing a luxury beauty experience directly to her brides. Candace is passionate about helping her clients feel confident, beautiful and truly themselves on their wedding day. I am well connected with local San Diego Makeup artists if any recommendations are needed, I'm more than happy to help! Please feel free to reach out I can’t wait to be a part of your big day or event!

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6+ years in business

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CandaceElisaHair

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Hi, Hey, Hello! I have been in the beauty and hair industry for 15 years now, and I truly could not imagine doing anything else. Nothing makes me happier than getting to help my clients feel their most beautiful everyday. I love all things bridal and am beyond honored you are considering me to be apart of your special day. When I'm not working you can find me taking classes, playing with my dog, hanging with my family or eating my way around San Diego!

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Highly recommended bridal hairstylist who creates beautiful, long‑lasting looks that match each bride’s vision. Clients praise her talent, calming presence, punctuality, responsiveness, and helpful trials. She styles entire parties across hair types with great attention to detail, making wedding mornings relaxed.

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Mackenzie G

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cannot say enough wonderful things about Candace! She did my hair for my wedding day and was truly a gem throughout our entire engagement. From the very beginning, she was communic...

ative, reliable, and genuinely invested in making sure I felt beautiful and confident every step of the way. On the wedding day itself, she absolutely nailed my vision — and then some. Her talent and skill speak for themselves, but what really sets Candace apart is her warm, calming presence. Wedding prep can be stressful, and having her there made the whole morning feel so relaxed and fun. She’s not just a hairstylist — she felt like part of the journey. If you’re a bride looking for someone who will show up for you, support you, and make you look stunning, look no further than Candace. She exceeded every expectation I had, and I will be recommending her to every bride I know!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Kenzie, Oh my goodness, your kind words are getting me almost to happy tears. Thank y...

ou for trusting me not just to style you for your wedding day but also for your engagement party, and rehearsal dinner. I am so glad to hear I was a calming presence on your wedding day. You have such a wonderfully kind and supportive family and getting to style everyone was a pleasure. It was a joy working with you and you were truly a vision on your wedding day.

Kristina C

I had Candace do my hair for my destination wedding. She did an amazing job and I could not have been happier. If I lived in San Diego I would be recommending to everyone I know!

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Anne C

I loved my bridal hair trial with Candace! We experimented with a few different styles, and I loved every single one. She has such a great eye for what works with your hair, featur...

es, and overall vision, while still making sure you feel like yourself. Everything looked polished and beautiful without feeling overdone, which was exactly what I wanted. She’s also so kind and easy to be around. I can’t recommend her enough!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Anne, Thank you so very much for the kind words. I truly loved the styles we created ...

for your bridal hair trial and I cannot wait to see what look you decide for your wedding day. I am so glad to hear you left feeling so excited about your wedding style!

Nikki L

Candace did my mom, mother in law, bridal party, and my hair on my wedding day!! She has such a calming presence and is so kind. All of our hair looked absolutely perfect and held ...

up all night!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure gettin...

g to meet you and your wedding party, everyone was truly so kind. You looked truly radiant and I hope you had the most amazing wedding day.

Katie S

Candace and her teammate did an excellent job! I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone! All the bridesmaids, moms, and sisters looked so beautiful and were able to get exactly what ...

they wanted!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Katie, Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure getting to be part of your...

wedding day. You and your party were so kind and fun to work with and I agree everyone looked amazing!

Hannah N

Candace is so incredibly talented beyond words! She listened to exactly what I wanted and executed it even better than I could have imagined. I truly cannot recommend her enough. S...

he also did an incredible job with my mom’s hair, my MOH, and my flower girls (it was absolutely gorgeous). We both felt so beautiful, and I’m beyond grateful for her amazing work!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Hannah, Awww I am truly obsessed with your hair photos. I am saving these for future ...

bride inspo pics! I loved your bridal trial look but your wedding day hair was even Better. It was an honor getting to be part of your wedding day and an absolute joy getting to work with you and your family; everyone was so fun, kind and I just love the styles we created for your bridal party.

Shelby B

Candace did such an amazing job with my hair for my wedding! As an indecisive bride, she was so patient with me and worked with me to figure out exactly what style I wanted. She wa...

s so kind and sweet to work with, and even though I had a tight timeline she made the day so stress free for me. My hairstyle lasted perfectly for the whole day. I would definitely recommend hiring her for your wedding!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Shelby, Seeing your wedding sneak peak photos was a joy; you look utterly timeless and...

stunning. Even with the rain and mist your hair still looked absolutely perfect through dancing! I am so glad we took our time to find the perfect look for you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a wonderful day.

Sarah G

Candace and her team did such a great job with the hair for me and my group! She listened to everyone’s opinions, offered suggestions, and worked so diligently and thoroughly to ma...

ke sure our hair looked and felt great all night. Everyone’s hair looked amazing during the whole wedding. She even suggested all the girls count how many bobby pins everyone had at the end of the night, which was so cute. Cannot recommend booking Candace enough!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Sara, I absolutely love the styles we created for you and your bridal party. You were...

all so fun to work with I'm fairly certain the bobby pin count was high. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of your special day.

Alyssa S

Candace did an amazing job with my wedding hair! Both the trial and day of my wedding were made so great by Candace! She does great work, is easy to work with, quick to respond, an...

d she’s so friendly! My bridesmaids and I absolutely loved getting our hair done by her! I highly recommend booking Candace for special events or even a regular haircut/style!

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Hi Alyssa, It was so wonderful getting to meet you and your family, you were all so fun t...

o work with. You looked so very beautiful, and I love the high twist look we created. I hope you had the best day ever and thank you again for letting me be part of your wedding day.

Anna N

I can't speak highly enough of Candace! We did a trial a few days before the wedding, and right off the bat it looked very similar to all my inspo photos. I decided to change some ...

things and she was so accommodating and played around with the style, not minding at all that it took a little longer than planned and it was NY's eve. On the day of, she was so great. she did my hair and my bridal party's hair. It turned out exactly like we wanted. Aside from being talented and great, she's extremely nice and pleasant to be around!

Rachel C

Candace was so kind and helpful throughout this entire process. She went above and beyond during the trials to make sure we found the perfect wedding hairstyle for me that held bea...

utifully, and she was also wonderful to work with the day of! Would highly recommend.

Holly R

Candace was AMAZING. My hair stayed all night. She is so sweet, kind, and really listens to what you want. I would totally recommend her.

Destinee C

I found Candace through Instagram tags because I knew I wanted a messy updo—and she absolutely nailed it. I was obsessed with my hair! We did a salon trial beforehand, which made m...

e feel so confident in my decision. Not only is Candice the sweetest person, but she was so attentive and made the whole process stress-free. During my bachelorette, she went above and beyond by offering to try another style in case I didn’t want to wear my wedding look out—she took extra time out of her day just to make sure I felt completely happy. And of course, I loved that style too! On the wedding day, all of my girls were thrilled with their hair. Even after the wedding, they kept talking about how much they loved working with Candice and my makeup artist, Sara. Together, they set such a fun, calming tone for the morning—it made all the difference.

Megan O

I can’t recommend Candace enough! She did an incredible job on my hair for my wedding day—everything turned out even better than I imagined. From the very beginning, she made the b...

ridal trial a total breeze, listening to what I wanted and helping bring my vision to life with ease and expertise. On the big day, she was calm, professional, and so talented—my hair stayed perfect all night long. I would absolutely work with her again in a heartbeat!

Yulia I

Candace is an absolute dream wedding hairstylist! From our very first consultation to the big day itself, she exceeded every expectation I had—and then some. Her skill in bridal ha...

ir styling is unmatched, and she created the most beautiful, romantic hairstyle that held perfectly all day and night. I received endless compliments! What truly sets Candace apart is not just her talent, but her radiant personality and calming energy. On a day that can be filled with nerves and excitement, Candace brought such light, joyful energy into the room—it felt like having a supportive best friend by my side. Her positive vibe made a world of difference in setting the tone for the day. She’s also incredibly professional, punctual, and organized—everything you want in a wedding beauty vendor. Her attention to detail, creativity, and ability to bring your vision to life makes her a top-rated bridal hair expert. If you’re looking for a wedding hairstylist near me or anywhere in the area, do not hesitate to book Candace. Reality was so much better than I ever imagined, and I feel so lucky to have found her. She is truly a gem and an essential part of a magical wedding day!

Alexis M

Candace was fantastic. She arrived on time, stayed on time all day and everyone’s hair looked wonderful. She was even great about adding on my grandma at the last minute. From t...

rail to wedding day she was just so great and I can’t recommend her enough.

Edith Q

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Candace! She was absolutely amazing with myself and my bridal party, styling 10 ladies, teens and kid ranging in age from 8 to 40. Despit...

e the wide range of hair types and styles, she created stunning looks for everyone. Candace was incredibly patient, professional, and talented. She listened carefully to each person's vision and delivered flawless results. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and made sure everyone felt beautiful and confident on my special day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and reliable hairstylist.

Jerri W

As a wedding planner I take who I recommend to my clients very seriously. Candace is my first call to check availability. She is a true professional with awesome talent in produci...

ng whatever style my brides are looking for and executes to perfection. The best thing about her is her calm and pleasant demeanor. My clients all rave about Candace after the wedding and often tell me she was their favorite vendor of all. I’d book for before someone else does.

Lu S

Candace was an incredible hair stylist! She crafted the most gorgeous braid that held up beautifully through my entire wedding day and a full night of dancing. Choosing to work wit...

h her was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding – highly recommend! Candace was amazing to work with through the entire wedding process. She was helpful in guiding me to choose the perfect hair extensions, and her kindness throughout the scheduling process and pre-wedding check-ins made everything so smooth. I felt absolutely beautiful and boho with my look – couldn’t have been happier!

Nicole P

I could not be more happy with my decision to hire Candace for my wedding day! All of my bridesmaids and myself were so happy with the final product. Candace was so pleasant to wor...

k with and made me feel calm, relaxed and gorgeous! My hair really lasted all night and I do not take it easy on the dance floor! thank you Candace!

Marissa D

What can I say!!!!!!! Candace made my wedding vision truly come to life. I am so grateful and I felt so beautiful on my special day! Candace’s attention to detail is truly unmatch...

ed. I trust her with my hair regularly and when I found out that she did wedding hair styling it was no question who I would pick for my wedding day ❤️

Bethany M

Candace has the delightful ability to put you at ease and make you feel your most beautiful simultaneously. Not always an easy task on high stress days. Her attention to the tiny d...

etails (love the fresh flowers incorporated in her styles), her professionalism and her calm demeanor make her a pleasure to work with.

Response from Candace Elisa Hair

Bethany, thank you so much for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure getti...

ng to be a part of your day. I'm glad I could help provide such a relaxing feel to your day. Your entire party was so friendly and welcoming that it made my day even more rewarding.

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9999 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA

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san diego county, fallbrook, temecula
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(141) 530-99730

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