And the Nominees Are: Vote for Best Hair Salon in East County

Whether it's a buzz cut or an up-do, finding just the right fit with a stylist can be really important, especially when it comes to special occasions such as weddings and proms.

Whom do you trust with your hair?

And how do you select the environment—cut-and-go, the full treatment or catching up on the local chat? What do you look for in a hair salon?

You already told us some of your favorites during the nomination period, and now we've put them into a poll  — ready for you to vote to help us determine the local favorite.

The deadline to vote is Friday, Aug. 17. Votes for "other" must be accompanied by a specification in the comments section in order to count.