I'm very picky when it comes to haircut cos my hair grows very slow so if they are destroyed it takes me 2-3 months to get things rolling. Since past 28 years I had only 2 hair stylists. It was tough for me when I moved to MA. I had pretty long hair and was looking to shorten them. I don't know why I stopped at Casa Mara Beauty Salon, and thought to take a chance, may be my gut feeling that turn out to be the best decision ever. I'm not good at names so I do not remember her name. She was really sweet and very friendly; the best hairdresser I have ever had, and I hope she never moves too far away because I refuse to see anyone else! It's not very often you find a hairstylist who loves what she does, is AMAZING at cutting and styling, puts the customer first, and is just an all-around wonderful person, but that's her. She has the incredibly uncommon ability to make you feel comfortable in her hands by asking you what you're looking for but also empowering you to make educated decisions on what you want through her explanation of certain processes or what certain things will look like or why something may or may not be the best idea for you. She took time to understand how and what I wanted.. I was clueless on what type I want all I told her was maybe I want short hair.. aaa am not sure.. She asked a series of questions to really know what I want and then the final was how you generally keep your hair, and I made her look at my facebook profile pictures and told her that it is up to you. She selected one and said I like this one and will give you something like this. She takes great pride in her career and you leave her chair feeling an incredible sense of pride in how you look. She brought me back from a really bad hair style situation I was in prior to seeing her.... she truly saved my hair. And the price for the cut was $20.. read more

When paying for hair services, the owner apologized and said that she had entered the amount into the system incorrectly and proceeded to try to fix it. I watched as 7 receipts came through my email account and text and wanted to write down the correct total and the owner became angry that I did not understand her credit system quickly enough. I called my credit card company and they looked at the pending authorizations and when the final charges did post, the total did not match what the owner had told me it should be. The sum of each hair service did match the total on the account, so I assumed her total was wrong. After creating this problem, the owner acted nasty and didn't want to work with me which is the reason for the review. Inquiry in to BBB. read more

I loveeee Casa Mara. I just recently moved to the Watertown area and have been coming to Casa Mara every three weeks since!! She is so quick and efficient with the root touch up and is great to talk to throughout the whole process. My biggest pet peeve with dark hair coloring is when residual color is stained on my forehead but she always ensures I leave with no leftover color stains on my skin! I also have always been very nervous when it comes to haircuts but she gave me exactly what I asked for and I had no doubts about trusting her to cut my hair. I couldn't recommend this salon more!! read more

First time here mainly based on the good reviews and I LOVED IT!!!! Talia is so knowledgeable and tells you as it is. She is such a sweetheart, felt as if I have known her forever and I was catching up with an old friend. I highly recommend her!! I will definitely be back!!!!!!! read more

I have been getting my hair cut (and sometimes highlighted) for a couple of years now, and have always been impressed and pleased. My hair is straight and very fine, but Talin always makes it look great. read more

I went to Casa Mara to have my hair cut and colored (which I had never done) to cover some white hairs. Talin was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job with the color and cut. She gave me options for the color and explained to me how it would look since I had never colored my hair before. It came out nicely and the bonus was that she styled my hair without me having to ask. Since I have moved back from the west coast I have seen 3 different stylist all of whom did a decent job but I would have to ask them to style it every time (this is something that should be done automatically). I will absolutely be back! read more

I've been eyeing this salon for a while, but for some reason never took the plunge to go. Two weeks ago I went in and met with Patty, and got my haircut 7-8 inches shorter. My hair is super thick and wavy and I find a lot of people are intimidated by it, not this girl. She was eager to help me achieve the new look. I was so impressed with how she knew how to work with my thick hair. I have received so many compliments on my new haircut and I. Am not having any trouble styling it on my own. I will def be back! read more

Very lovely experience with Talin at Casa Mara! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I am very pleased with my highlights! Very nice neighborhood salon, centrally located in Watertown. She also works quickly. I was in and out in 2 hours after having done highlights and blow dry (I have a lot of hair) which usually takes 3-4 hours at other salons. Overall a great experience and I will definitely be going back! read more

Casa Mara Salon - Waxing Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Casa Mara is a great place for a simple cut, or a complicated color and curl. Talin is amazing and has cut my hair for years. I traveled 25 minutes out of my way to see her each month. I'd recommend her to anyone, anytime. She listens closely to what you want, takes extra time to ensure it's perfect, and never lets you leave unless you're smiling. read more

Talin is *incredible* - her skills are on par with salons costing three times as much! I love this location, too. You'll be hooked after one visit. read more

Krista Stewart at Casa Mara has been doing my hair for years. She turned my dark brown hair into a natural looking blonde, gave me a gorgeous ombre, has done wedding hairstyles for me and recently repaired my damaged hair with a Brazilian Blowout. She and the entire salon is fantastic, I highly recommend her !!! read more

Me and my girls have been going to Talin since she opened and we are very happy with her skills. She takes us in any time we need and she is very pleasant. Her shop is very clean and neat which makes the whole experience perfect. read more

I went to Casa Mara for a simple, single process color for my roots. When I got home, I realized that there were spots that they either completely missed or didn't put enough color or perhaps the right color, so there were tiny specks of white hair left, right at the roots. I called them to see if we could remedy the situation. The person who answered the phone told me to come back right then and there, but I was going out of town, so I wasn't able to go return until a few days later. When I got to to the salon, (less than a week after my initial appointment) the lady was very dismissive and took a too-quick look at my hair and said that no, they actually didn't miss anything, it was because my hair had (somehow!) grown in the few days after my initial appointment. Stylists make mistakes; I'm understanding as long as we can work together to come to a happy outcome. However, this salon wasn't that. They don't care and I would look elsewhere for your hair needs. There are many, many salons out there. read more

I saw a We Are Open sign as I was driving on main st. and decided to give it a try. It was a bit busy and I had to wait a few minutes but I must say it was well worth it. Turns out the salon is under new management and the new hairstylist did a great job. I will definitely be making an appointment to go there again. Thank you! read more

I am incredibly impressed with Talin, the new owner of this longtime Watertown hair salon. She not only did an incredible job on my hair, but also worked really hard to ensure that I left with a hairstyle that I could manage given the demands of my daily life. As a new mom, I don't have any time to spend on styling, so I really needed a wash and go look. Talin gave me that, plus lots of tips on what I could do if I had a few minutes. I must say, I feel like this is a major improvement on what I experienced in this salon with the previous owner. This will definitely be my regular place going forward. read more

I have been getting my hair cut and colored by Talin since she opened. She listens and understands what I want for color. I love my hair after and I can always maintain it until the next visit. She also cuts my son's hair, which makes it convenient. The salon is quiet and inviting and she is always on time for appointments. read more

Every time I come here, I leave with my hair looking amazing. The place is clean, quiet and has plenty of on street parking close by. I have been to numerous hair salons but this is the only one that seems to understand what I want done with my hair. read more

I'm trying to grow out what was a very short hairdo which is always painful. To add to that I need surgery on my arm which means I need a wash and go hairdo. I called Talin and she was able to take me that day. She styled my hair while still leaving some length. I can tell it's perfect because I can style it myself with minimum blow drying and wash and go looks great too. The shop is lovely as are Talin and staff. I will be going back. read more

I have been going to Talin for over a year now and I LOVE HER! I have been searching for a go to hairdresser and I am so happy to have finally found her. She listens really well, and can make all your requests happen. I love her so much i have started sending my friends and now we all love her. My one friend likes to dye her hair, but had had one too many bad experiences, so she stopped. I sent her to Talin, she reluctantly got her hair colored and she loved it. Talin is now her go-to also. She has great availability. Never a problem getting in. read more

I've been going to Casa Mara for years. Now with Talin as the new owner, I just had to write a review. She is an amazingly talented hairdresser and always does a great job. You can really tell when someone is not only great at what they do but they also take great pleasure in doing it. She always checks to make sure my cut is exactly the way I want it. My wife was so impressed that she is now a regular customer too - and boy, is that a huge testament to how good Talin is! Even if it's out of your way, it's worth the trip. read more

Very well said Ramune B. It seems that Rose S. did not review the guidelines before posting her review. It was not nice, very rude and wrong. Should be ashamed. Reviews should only reflect what the salon can offer and how it performance NOW (at the time services are render) and NOT for personal comments. Casa Mara Beauty Salon was there before the new owners for 40+ years. Prior owner was and is a wonderful person as well as his family. If it was so bad why had a lot of the same clientele with new clientele coming in all the time for all those years. As I remember it was always a family salon and EVERYONE, especially Diana was always treated like family member working for 15+ with previous owner. To the new owners, good luck and much success as the prior owner had. Make sure to keep Rose happy so that the same comments are not made towards the new owners. read more