The precursor to a good tonic-cocktail at one of the many gourmet restaurants in Little Italy is a super chic ‘do at the neighborhood’s most intoxicating salon, Salon Tonic.
Owner and avant-garde stylist Sharon Daddi created Salon Tonic to epitomize all things bold and beautiful. From the mod-vintage wall décor and red vinyl chairs, to the manicured selection of 13 stylists unafraid of bending to the rules of conformity, it is easy to see why Salon Tonic has conquered the business world for over 10 years.
And now, Salon Tonic has been selected as the first location in San Diego, and one of the first in the country, to carry the new high performance line by Oribe Canales, Oribe Hair Care.
“We are so excited to have Oribe in our salon,” says Daddi. “Oribe is an icon in the industry and we have admired his work for years.”
Lauded as one of the top hairdressers of all time, Oribe Canales is a distinguished and renowned fashion expert and celebrity hairstylist. With precision and finesse, Oribe’s sophisticated talent has resonated a scope of unprecedented longevity that has defined the notion of high fashion for over three decades. Oribe has contributed to just about every fashion campaign and major magazine including Vogue with Blake Lively, Harper’s Bazaar with Katherine Hiegl, Scarlett Johansson for Dolce & Gabbana makeup, and not to mention his highest fashion compliment, Jennifer Lopez.
Oribe Hair Care crafts exclusive, artisanal blends of the finest hair formulations for the glamorous and hair-obsessed. Built upon a rich heritage of hairstyling, fashion and artistry, this luxe collection was created for taste-driven individuals who know that personal style – perfectly expressed – is one of life’s ultimate luxuries.
Oribe Hair Care delivers an edited assortment of products, each one carefully chosen and designed to fulfill a specific stylist need. From shampoos and conditioners that award Brillance & Shine and Magnificent Volume, to Luxury Molding Waxes and Swiss-made Soothing Serums, the Oribe line delivers the highest possible levels of performance and sophistication.
“I’m really looking forward to visiting Salon Tonic,” says Oribe. “Every salon inspires me and Tonic is most definitely an amazing salon. Their love of glamour, style and fun is a perfect fit for us. Sharon has built a great team and I cannot wait to meet everyone there.”
Behind the Scenes: On Wednesday, August 25th, from 3–7 pm, Salon Tonic will welcome Oribe Canales for an exclusive afternoon of demonstrations inspired by his current work in the fashion and editorial worlds, followed by a private reception for staff and devoted clientele.

Salon Tonic is located at 1534 India Street in Little Italy and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 619.234.9432 or visit Salon Tonic.
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