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On a daily basis we pull and piece together the chaotic fragments we call life, all the while accumulating heaps of stress and anxiety in the process. And since we all enjoy a little R & R, it's always essential to find the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Nestled quaintly above the busy streets of Hillcrest, discover E Factor Salon and Spa, a small-scale salon and spa exhibiting the utmost in aesthetic glamour.

Entering E Factor in my usual flustered jumble, I was immediately calmed by the multitude of bright, buoyant smiles and rich hues of color splayed across the walls. After being welcomed by the genuine hospitality of Charles Dahlke-Butler and Kristine Rhee, the owners and directors of E Factor Salon & Spa, I knew I was going to thoroughly enjoy my time spent here.

For beauty enthusiasts looking to avoid the claustrophobic sensation associated with the average, everyday salon in San Diego, trust in E Factor, the perfect place for your distressed locks. E Factor's salon specializes in hair services ranging from coloring and extensions to tranquil manis and pedis in their cozy, black leather chairs. With their sleek oak floors, sparkling wide windows and immaculate mirrored stations, their spaciously polished salon undoubtedly radiates a welcoming, luminous glow.

Take your pick from E Factor's wide array of spa services from their educated masseuses and estheticians. Swedish and hot stone massages, multivitamin power and hydration facials, enzymatic sea mud wraps and illuminating salt glow are only a few of their tantalizing treatments.

As for me, my achy, blistered feet were in some serious need of pampering. Thankfully, Steve, yet another one of E Factor's amiable staff members, was able to whip up a quick cure. Feeling completely relaxed and refreshed after my 30-minute reflexology massage, I plopped down in the green-walled Sanctuary Room on a snug, black leather couch underneath the wall of artsy, mirrored stars.

When you are in desperate need of rejuvenation and relaxation, it is always reassuring to find a getaway that exudes a personable ambience. Within the chicly trimmed walls of Hillcrest's E Factor Salon and Spa, you are guaranteed to leave feeling nothing short of peaceful bliss.