Carinn has been doing my hair since I moved to Seattle 12 years ago. After years of stylists blowing my hair straight because that was what THEY liked, Carinn introduced me to my curls and I haven't gone back since. Carinn cares deeply about her work AND her clients and I trust her implicitly. As a small business owner myself, I know that she takes her business seriously, thinking about the welcoming space she provides to her clients and about their satisfaction with her work. Recently, my hair had become more challenging to color, but Carinn stuck with it, trying numerous approaches and products and creating a fix that has solved the problem. That's dedication to her work -- and talent. She's fun and smart and silly and sweet and I'm sticking with her until she decides to hang up the diffuser. read more

I am 51 and have curly hair with it's own mind! For years I've been trying to get people to cut my hair with several layers, and no one could get it right. And then I found Carinn, she cuts my hair perfectly and if for some reason something doesn't work out I can come back and she can trim some thing that maybe didn't work out. I was just there last night for an hour with my daughter and had our hair trimmed, she stayed past closing time to help fix our hair. This woman is talented and has a very kind soul. I always leave with the best haircut as well as having great conversations with her. I highly recommend her! read more

I have never had a haircut I love as much as I love the one I got from Carinn this weekend. I recently learned my hair has a wavy/curly pattern but had no idea how to embrace it. In one appointment, Carinn taught me what to do, cut it show it showed off it's natural pattern, and sent me out the door feeling beautiful. I worried about styling it myself but, following her tips, I walked out of the house with a new confidence this morning. I'm so grateful I made this appointment and for Carinn. read more

Very knowledgeable about curly hair and gave a great cut that works with what I've got!

I finally feel like I found my hairstylist forever home. Carinn is as talented a communicator as she is at color and cut. Plus the salon is a pretty and calming space. Plus, I really love my hair. read more

I cannot speak more highly of Carinn Boe. She is a hair wizard and one of the most dedicated stylists I have ever met and I've only seen her once. To begin with, I have very particular tastes and very particular hair. I have spent a modest amount to a small fortune with various hair stylists and rarely am I actually 100% pleased with the hair service and customer service, although a few have come close. I moved to the Seattle area from LA, so I had no reference point for who to go to get my hair done, so I did loads of research on stylists who could work with my fine, thick, curly, mixed hair. I wanted someone who knew a lot about hair and styling it, but also coloring dark hair, since I made the decision to go from about a level 3 dark brunette to about a level 8 blonde. Carinn's name popped up over and over again on Yelp. I made the consultation with Carinn and she answered all of my questions fully and professionally. She completely listened to me and my concerns as a first time blonde and she made some insightful suggestions. Together we determined a plan for doing my hair and she was even wiling to have me as her last client of my appointment day, so we could have as much time as necessary. I was so impressed that she treated new clients with such care and respect. She gave me a quote for $205, which is really very good for a couple processes, some balayage, a cut, and blow dry. I emailed her a few times with regard to some questions that would pop up and she can be a bit difficult to get a hold of via email; however, when the day of my appointment came, she was very apologetic about being so busy and she answered all of my remaining questions. We talked products and we went over what I should expect in the salon and what I could expect after. We even talked about the emotional effects of such a drastic hair change. She's so awesome. And thank goodness she is a great conversation because the entire process took about 9 HOURS. This wasn't the fault of Carinn, I had just had some really stubborn residual dye on my hair that wouldn't lift and Carinn didn't want to push my hair too much because we both wanted to keep it pretty and as healthy as possible. We ended up doing 2 bleaches, some balayage and foils, roots, a toning, a deep condition, a blow dry and cut my hair straight. The results were amazing! I was this beautiful shade of blonde with lots of dimension and my hair felt soft and was shiny and surprisingly very healthy-looking and even the cut was beautiful. It's the first time a stylist has succeeded in leaving me with wispy, not blunt ends. And I can tell that Carinn is so in love with being a hair stylist and has so much passion for her work and clients because that woman did not lose her energy the entire time. She even offered to walk me to my car, since it was about 4am in downtown. The final cost came to about $250 before tip, which I find more than fair the work she put in and the upkeep of my hair won't be as much. Since then, I've been using a violet shampoo and my hair just keeps looking better and better and I'm sure after using Olaplex with Carinn next time, my hair will be even more gorgeous. So much love for this woman right now. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for great color and anyone with more finicky or curly hair. read more

Carinn Boe - January hair cut/color to October hair cut/color with Carinn Boe. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Carinn is a talented, personable, smart gal who really cares about doing the best haircut for her client that is possible. She stays up to date on color and cutting techniques. No one in my 71 years of getting haircuts has ever cut my curly hair as well as she does!! read more

Carinn Boe - Hair Stylists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Carinn is currently a stylist at Red X Hair Studio, but had previously cut my hair at another salon. She understands curls and if you have curly hair, you understand what that means. Unlike other stylists, she works with your natural texture, rather than against it. Carinn is also great with color and gave me natural and beautiful balayage style highlights. She has a lot of training and experience and it shows. I'm happy to say that for the last couple of years, Carinn has given me the best haircuts of my life. Best of all, she is really sweet and a blast to talk to! It is also very simple and convenient to schedule with Carinn through the Red X website. read more

Carinn Boe - Carinn gives the best cuts! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Carinn is a master of knowing how to cut curly hair! She was very thorough in taking time to teach me how to care for my curly (permed) long hair, and she cut it in a way that shows off my curls. I have recommended that my partner see her as well, as he has naturally curly hair. She was kind, and pleasant, her space was clean and professional, and she is now definitely my go-to stylist. read more

I have been going to Carinn for years. She will work your hair magical like you've never seen it before. It will grow out and still look amazing. Carinn is passionate about what she does and exceptionally attuned to her clients. More than that she is an empathetic, hilarious, rockstar of a person and friend. read more

Best hair cut I've ever had- I learned more about my curls in the 4 hrs I was there than I have my whole life!

Carinn is an amazing stylist for my long curly hair! She taught me so much about how to take care of it (it is permed), style it, and the cut that she gave me was the best cut that I've had in years! She is a curly hair goddess! She listened to exactly what I wanted and was careful to make sure that I was comfortable with what she envisioned from the beginning to the finished haircut. My curls have bounce now that really frame my face, and I no longer look like I am stuck in high school! I will definitely be back- she is a true gem in West Seattle. read more

Stay far from this business and their owner Carinn Boe. I am still shaken. Had a horrific experience with her, a truly disturbed individual and that is without the hair cut. I arrived 10mins prior to appointment as a new client to show respect and be mindful of parking. There is a store front to the hair salon with chairs. Realized she locks out customers if she is not prepared for her appointment, after knocking and no response. She peeked through her curtain and pretended not to see but the storefront is all glass so I can see and tried to smile and wave. Tried to give benefit of the doubt maybe music is playing or she didnt see me waving thorugh all the glass? I called the number provided by the booking app. She ignores call. Knocked until a dog inside started barking. She comes to the door, no smile, no greeting, just upset, irriated by my early arrival. Give her compassion, so I wait. Carinn doesn't open the door, upset and flustered, yells through the door to me she needs time to set up. Does not invite new customer in to have a seat while there is ample seating and cool air inside. Its 90F in West Seattle. There is a dog inside being given more consideration than the customers. She is already 10 mins late and having attitude about setting up. She also looks incredibly disheveled for a professional whose industry is beauty and wellness. I am trying to have compassion as a woman and small business owner. Maybe she is having a bad day or had a rough night. Once she allows me inside while waiting in 90F, there is no welcome or professionalism. She begins to project animosity and defensive behavior as I walked in smiling, trying to highlight a positive over multiple red flags from this situation. I tried to positively remark how cool and conditioned inside was. "SO DO YOU EVEN WANT TO DO THIS?" Carinn raised voice, projects with disdain. I see she is struggling and feeling defensive abt the day she is having and how she is acting but she decides to double down. I decide not engage. No response. Carinn offers no welcome dialog just the rudest, rebuke to put on a mask which is absolutely not an issue for me, happy to comply. I am Vaccinated and boosted, take care of multiple cancer patients and have elderly family members and a respect for my community. However what stunned me from moving was her aggression. After multiple red flag behaviors, I felt alarmed enough to address my concern respectfuly being new to her and this salon. I led with having recently moved here I made an effort to book her in order to support local, female owned businesses. I let her know that my experience so far felt pretty inconsiderate and unprofessional but that I was trying to understand her stress as a small business owner during these times. She cannot acknowledge the boundaries and fine points I made simply addressing this specific issue. She deflects and engages with "WELL THERE'S A SURGE! I TOLD YOU TO PUT A MASK ON!" It went from trying to speak empathic to just stunned by the aggressive manner, raised voice yelling, defensive and protecting just the most intense attitude for having just met a new customer! She continues in this manner to the point of aggression I am too stunned to move for fear of her reaction. I felt it was unsafe to be in her hands and vicinity and told her so. I was so shaken my her unstable behavior, and nervous abt being in her establishment, that I left my food and tea on the counter so scared as she yelled at me more about the mask as I was calmly trying to exit with dignity. As I take final steps out the door to remove myself as fast as possible, doing my absolute best to not engage, she yells very closely into the side of my face "TAKE YOUR FOOD! TAKE YOUR FOOD! TAKE YOUR FOOD" in rapid aggressive succession. Feeling my safety compromised by Carinn's behaviors, I was not about to go back deeper into her salon where I could be assaulted or yelled at or put in any unsafe situation which is the risk with individuals displaying unstable behavior. Scared to go back or remain within her vicinity, I hastily said out the door she could throw the food I just needed to get away to be safe! Wanted to give an honest account about this individual on this day. The store front seemed nice and great location. She may have adequate salon skills as advertized but professionalism, respect,empathy, safety, absolutely was not evident during this exposure. Carinn Boe as a human being and business owner was an experience that felt degrading and detrimental and possibly unsafe as a customer and new member of this community. read more

Three words...Uh-MAZ-ing. I've been in search of a curly stylist that I could call home. Y'all, I think it's finally happened! Eeeeee!!! She has 17 years of experience working with curly hair and is a curly girl herself! She took the time to find out what I was coming in for and why I didn't have ideal experiences before. Not only is she knowledgeable and easy to talk to but she is fun and encouraging! She didn't make any promises and was honest. Well, let me tell ya...this WOman cut my hair into the shape I've envisioned for soooo long!! I was so stinking happy I squealed and nearly shed a single glistening tear with how amazing the cut was. ALL the feels. Like when you get your first taste of Brie or gruyere after years of Kraft American singles. Yay me, yay me! Do yourself a solid and go see her! Just don't get too crazy and make it hard for me to get in! THANK YOU, CARINN!! read more

Every single haircut I've had from Carinn has been exceptional. Many competent stylists have tried over the years, but nobody seems to really "get it" in the way Carinn does. She creates hairstyles that look great from the start and grow out perfectly, and she listens carefully to what I want and executes perfectly. She's a magician with scissors! I would recommend her to anyone with hair. read more

I love going to see Carinn - she's the only stylist I trust to do my fashion colors because I know she'll get it right. I may like to rock pink in my hair, but I am still a full time professional woman with a job that requires good grooming. When I go see Carinn, I know that I will walk out with the flair I need for my soul and the style I need for my workplace. Additionally, I have obnoxious, coarse, wavy-curly hair and Carinn was the first stylist to really teach me methods to tame and even exalt it. We've collaborated over cut, and products, and how to get the most out of a diffuser. (Who knew, you don't just wave it at your head!) And yet she never pressures me to buy product - just advises me a few things which will work, from product there in the shop to things like apple-cider vinegar rinses at home to keep my color fresh. While going full bore on my hair is not cheap, Carinn knows that there are budgets to be met and helps me find ways to stretch all those pennies. Lastly, and in some ways most importantly, Carinn's someone I can really enjoy a conversation with. Since a cut, color and foil can take 2+ hours, you must understand that this is a pretty critical item! I have followed Carinn through two salons, and would probably follow her to a new city if I had to. read more

If you have curly hair or are looking for someone who does AMAZING color, Carinn's your lady. Carinn's been doing my hair for about a year and a half now, and it's honestly never looked better. My hair is fairly curly... and pre-Carinn, it was wavy, limp, and completely disagreeable. But between her product recommendations, styling tips and amazeballs hair cuts, my curls look like ACTUAL CURLS. She's the only stylist that I've ever really let color my hair... and she does a fantastic job at that! I'm currently rocking a bit of red, blonde, and two different shades of pink. Carinn's eye for color is fantastic- I honestly love letting her do her thing and seeing how it turns out! And the last giant plus? She's just a cool person in general. It's pretty important to have a stylist who can hold a decent conversation, and she's a super fun person to talk to! read more

I'd like to put a plug in for Carinn from the straight-haired gals - she is a magician no matter what your hair type! In the year I've been seeing her, my cut and color have been literally ideal. I've previously had to ask other stylists to fix small details about a cut after the blow-dry, but not so with Carinn. She is constantly assessing and tweaking your cut until it is absolutely perfect! It is clear she really cares about understanding exactly what you want and working until that vision is achieved. Extra bonus points for Carinn for the touch-up trims in between hair cuts and just for being such a lovely and interesting person! read more

Carinn Boe has made me fall in love with my hair again! From her exceptionally mad color skills, to her fantastic cut, to her amazing personality. Thank you Carinn for such amazing color and cut. I can't wait to see what you do next time! read more

Carinn is very fondly known in my group of girlfriends as the "hair god!" She has been cutting and coloring my hair for years and I will never go to anyone else. I always get compliments on my hair! She takes the time to listen to what you want your cut and color to look like and then makes sure it is absolutely perfect. Not to mention her color lasts FOREVER. She does such an incredible job- it always lasts 6 months- longer than anyone else who has ever colored my hair. She never pressures you to re-color, she genuinely wants to make sure you are happy. It looks better and better as time goes on. Also, Carinn is lovely and I always enjoy our conversations together! I just can't sing her praise enough! read more

I have curly hair, and before meeting Carinn three years ago, I would always straighten it. Thanks to Carinn I have started to embrace my curly hair. Her haircuts look great whether I leave my hair curly or straight. For my last haircut, I stupidly decided to try out someone closer to me who had positive reviews for curly hair. I had moved to the Eastside, and was in a dire need of a haircut prior to my pregnancy due date. I immediately regretted it, and wished I had gone to Carinn, since she is my true curly hair expert! I know where I will be going for my next haircut!!! read more

Carinn is a hair healer! I walk out feeling beautiful and special everytime. She understands my crazy thick curly hair and never have I had so much fun with my hair color. read more

Carinn has been my hairstylist for 10 years now and I absolutely love the work that she does. She's a great listener and really asks good questions before she cuts your hair to understand exactly what you want and what you definitely don't want. She takes all the information in and sees how it will work with your hair type and gives you the haircut you want while making sure it works with your hair (it's so easy to think what you see in magazines is what your hair will look like and she helps you understand what it will actually look like). She is kind, thoughtful and so extremely talented. I love seeing her and I always leave feeling great about my hair. Go see her, start your hair journey with her. You won't regret it! read more

Carinn is an amazing stylist and colorist. After talking with me about my ideas which I was not sure about, she finally asked me "okay, if you could have your hair anyway you want it...what would it be?" She loved my idea and then worked with me to make it happen. She colored and cut my hair to perfection. I have alot of hair and it's pretty unruly. It was exactly what I wanted. And...she is super smart and lovely to talk to and be around (which is important when spending time with someone.) Go see Carinn!!! Thank you Carinn!!! read more

Carinn is a brilliant hairstylist and a brilliant person to boot. Every time I haven't gone to her for my haircuts I regret it and wonder why. No more. She has given me so many different styles and colors over the years, and most recently gave me a razor cut that freed my natural wave. Go see her, you can't possibly regret it. read more

Men's haircuts? YES! I've been a client of Carinn's since 2005. I lived on the Eastside for almost all of that time, and it was very worth it going over the bridges (even during rush hour) to see her in Seattle once a month. At my first visit I had my usual hesitation at having someone new cut my hair. But she immediately put me at ease and not only listened to my ideas about what I wanted, but offered her own well-informed suggestions as well. I immediately sensed that she loves her craft and wants her clients to look their best. I have short, straight hair, and Carinn is an expert at texturizing and creating versatile styles (and with her 24-hour online scheduling, it is very easy to set up multiple appointments weeks or even months in advance). She might be known for big hair and color, but she excels at men's haircuts as well. read more

Carinn has totally changed my life. :) Haha, well actually it is true. Since getting cuts from her I always get compliments about how awesome my hair is. I have wavy hair, and previously could find no one to cut it properly, or show me how to wear it correctly. I struggled with it for years, and it was going to be my list ditch effort before giving up and wearing it short the rest of my life. Now I have super long easy waves, and seriously I get compliments on it practically daily. A lot of my friends have asked me why I haven't been wearing it this way my whole life, and the answer is I didn't know. :) I should have written this review a while ago, but if you have wavy or curly hair and want an easy to style and totally cute cut, she is your lady. I have had people shout across rooms at how awesome my hair is. It is fantastic! read more

I can't recommend Carinn more highly for all things cut and color. She is a goddamned genius when it comes to hair. She is my secret weapon, and can be yours, too. First, she is highly skilled. Her cuts are always on point, she can go as conservative or as creative as you'd like, and she has the vision to achieve gorgeous results at all points along this spectrum. Her range of experience spans decades of looks and trends and also does justice to the classics. She can handle all of it without any hesitation. Having naturally curly hair herself, she is also a master in the curly hair field - which is rare. Her coloring skills are brilliant, pun intended. She has worked magic on my quickly graying tangle of hair, providing me with a color that matches my skin tone perfectly, and has a wide range of natural looking highlights, lowlights and face-framing accents - with a ton of shine. I haven't been able to achieve the natural level of color with any other colorist in the city, and I frequently get compliments. I've watched from the drying chair many times to see her work on others and am always impressed - from fun and funky color trends, to tried-and-true complex classics. I've seen her do highly complicated color corrections on customers that have gone to other salons - and she is able to apply patience and skill to achieve the best outcome. I'm also a huge fan of her Davines flamboyage technique, which provides natural, non-streaky/skunky/stripey highlights. She is always up-to-date on the most current education and new techniques, and continues to evolve with the field. She is kind, warm, personable and listens intently to what you want and need. She remembers you, and genuinely wants you to look your best. She provides an excellent, quality experience without the pretension, posturing and pettiness that can occur in salon-land. She is all pro, and still fun. If she were in NYC or SF, she could easily command double her prices, if not more. Seattle is lucky to have a beauty resource as good as Carinn. read more

Carinn has been making magic in my hair for 15+years. She has vision and humor and wisdom that promise every visit leaves me feeling inspired, empowered and beautiful. I am so grateful she is in my life! read more

Simply Amazing! Carinn is a master with the sheers, styling my curly hair in a sexy-yet-easy-to-maintain way. I often come into her salon feeling frumpy and bored, yet I always leave feeling sexy and inspired! Especially on the days where I get my color done too. She's truly the best - perfectly balancing professionalism with a welcoming friendliness that makes you want to stay forever... thankfully my gray hair's are resilient, and I get to come back often. :) Thank you Carinn! read more

Carinn is a true professional. She takes her craft seriously and is passionate about hair styling as an art form. She is a master at cutting curly hair and seems to be constantly learning new techniques. I've been going to her for about three years now (first at Bang, and now at Red X), and they are the best cuts I've ever gotten. I love the time she takes to understand and adapt to the mix of textures in my curly hair. She's even inspired me to try some new styles that I've always been too scared to go for. Plus, she's a super fun person to talk to her and her online scheduling on schedulicity is great. Thanks Carinn! read more

I can't say enough great things about Carinn. I was lucky enough to meet her a few years ago and have been following her ever since. I live in Boston and can never get a haircut there that I love. Every time I fly to Seattle I make sure I see her. I have curly/wavy hair, and she completely understands and loves the curly hair. My hair always looks amazing when I leave. She also has cool hair tricks that she shares. She loves hair and is amazing at what she does! You will not be disappointed. read more

I first met Carinn at another salon years ago, and have followed her ever since. She is an absolute master of curly hair and her judgment is always spot on. She works to one's individual needs, has great suggestions, and I always leave her feeling at my absolute best. Her mastery and understanding of color are also incredibly impressive. I've never had a better stylist and couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

do it! Carinn is the best. color, curls, straight cuts and now **color correction. She has been in charge of my hair for almost 5 years- she's become a great friend and inspired me to have fun with what I have on my head. CUTS-- I came to Carinn with very thick-wavy and curly (box dye!) red grad school hair. We started with just haircuts. She didn't judge me for the box dye and worked with my student budget. The cuts were awesome from the start, and got more awesome as I became a consistent client and she learned what my hair could really do. Her maverick combination of cutting/texturizing techniques are bolder and more exciting than any other stylist I have ever been to. She is very confident and makes you feel confident as well. Let her do her thing- it works!I learned to embrace my hair in a "big" way. **The curly cuts also work perfectly blown straight. I have never had a stylist who was able to make my hair work so well both ways with one cut for months on end. I could afford her cuts because they last so long. COLOR-- We started to work with color three years ago. Carinn was experimenting with new Flamboyage techniques- painting color onto curls to amplify the volume, cut and texture of the hair. She combined many shades of red, copper, dark brown and even magentas- which worked together for a brilliant hyper-real effect. She adds and evolves her color work each time you visit (never repeats the same thing twice.) People often still ask if it is "natural". Ha! Pull aside one ringlet and you can see all the dimension of tone and color that makes it pop. SO AMAZING to let her work her creative color genius on your head. She is an expert colorist, with tons of experience and confidence in her instincts and process. The color holds up (and evolves well) between sessions which make it a great value. Again- let her do her thing- it works! COLOR CORRECTION-- Feb 2015 (Important this is not a correction of Carinn's color or a suggestion that I was unhappy in nay way with my supernatural red hair- this was a "color correction" she took on to accommodate an extreme request on my end!) After she worked on my red-head for years, I asked her to take my hair to platinum/silver for a role in a new preformance project. For any colorist this would be a pretty blasphemous (and challenging) request to take hair from one extreme to another. Carinn embraced the change and the challenge. She just spent (7!) hours intricately bleaching the different colors and color patterns from my hair. She was honest in managing my expectations (which she exceeded anyway!) and took care to keep my hair as healthy as possible. I lost almost NO HAIR in this 7 hour double process and my sensitive scalp is fine. I am now blond with one more process session to go platinum. pics of full transformation coming soon! All this said, GO SEE CARINN! She will embrace what is possible for your hair (which is a LOT more than you think). Can't recommend her magic enough! read more