Had an amazingly fresh cut here by Carolina 2 weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with the experience and results! Carolina is very skilled at what she does, gives thoughtful and insightful advice on hair styling and care, and is overall just a joy to chat with. I've had hairdressers complain about my hair being too thick or long or fussy, but she had zero complaints, and I really appreciated that! Her studio is so clean and cute, too, and is just one of many studios/businesses located in the Sola Salon building. Her studio is conveniently located right by the entrance, so it's hard to miss. Booking is easy online. She gets super busy, so you might have to book a few weeks in advance. That's just how great she is at what she does. Definitely coming back in a few months for another cut! Highly recommend giving her a shot! read more

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Soooo, let me start off by saying that I get anxious when getting hair cuts because I've worked really hard to grow my hair long. I had to id a new hair dresser (bc I moved) and was so nervous since my previous hair dresser was so wonderful. Carolina was super friendly and welcoming. This was my first time meeting her and she took her time to discuss my hair goals. I shared that my goal is to preserve length but also to maintain its health. I opted for a blunt cut with face framing layers, and she D E L I V E R E D!!! She trimmed the perfect amount and did not leave it short at all. It was the perfect refresh! And, her scalp scrub was 10 out of 10! I've gotten wash & blowouts at other salons, and my scalp will still feel dirty. But, not with Carolina! My scalp felt super clean and she hit some pressure points. The blowout was super pretty. I also talked to her about some minor greys I have and asked about her root touch ups since I was doing them previously. She was so honest and said she didn't recommend it. Instead, she recommended a hair product for cover up from the Style Edit (which she is not sponsored by, does not have a partnership with, & does not sell at her salon. I purchased through Amazon without her giving me a direct link) I've been using that and I'm obsessed! I got to save my coin and I appreciated her honesty. I also asked about glosses (which she happily does) and she recommended continuing my in-shower glossing at home to keep my hair healthy. Carolina's integrity shines. I will keep coming & report back. read more

I came here for the first time after getting a haircut that didn't turn out as expected from another salon, and this time, my hair came out amazing! I booked an appointment online through the website linked here on Yelp, and when I arrived on the day of, Carolina was ready to do my hair as soon as my appointment time came! I showed her two inspo pictures that I wanted for the front and back of my hair, and she made sure she understood what length to cut at and to add layers. Usually I don't like going to get my hair cut, but she was super kind and friendly the whole time, so I was very glad! She is fun to talk to, and the hair wash, cutting, and styling are all very gentle. Even the salon felt comfortable to be in! I am very happy with my haircut and will definitely be returning. Carolina really matched my hair to the pictures, all the way down to the side-middle part thing that added extra volume to my hair! I have fine, Asian hair that I get lazy to style on my own sometimes, but after getting a haircut here, I can leave it unstyled and it still looks super cute. Would definitely recommend :) read more

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I love Carolina!! She is so friendly, actually follows your inspo pic, and takes care of your hair. She is amazing at what she does and has the kindest heart. I have recommend my sister and cousins to her and they also lover her. read more

Carolina is an absolute doll and a master of her craft!!! She was kind enough to take me in even tho it was past closing. I spam called her lol, thankfully she picked up. She's pretty busy girlie so she's usually booked, it's best if you make appointments. But she was so kind to take me in last minute. Her set up is very clean. I highly recommend anyone to come here for a hair cut or just color in general. She went over everything before she cut anything to make sure I was okay with it before she proceeded, something I really appreciate about her, she's careful and precise. I always stayed away from hair salon bc I always left feeing like they cut too much, cut uneven or don't give me what I wanted. But at Diamond In The Making I truly left feeling like a diamond. Love you girl!! read more

Diamond In The Making - New hair cut! It's dark so u can't see how fabulous my cut looks but look at the luscious layers! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arcadia, California

Carolina is a legit hair artist! Making the appointment online was easy, and she had availability on my day off! Her salon is located in the Sola Salon suites in Santa Anita Mall. Just park south of Macy's, east of the Arcadia Fire Department station and walk up the stairs to reach the studio. It's a one-on-one type of studio, so you have all of her attention. She makes you feel comfortable to share your inspiration. I asked for a trim with many layers to help control my big, frizzy hair, and she did not disappoint! I got my hair washed, cut, styled all in under an hour while having hair-apy! It was so nice to be in and out all while getting to know her. I am really happy with my haircut and received compliments from friends that confirm I made the right decision by going to Carolina and will continue going to her! read more

I truly enjoyed my experience with Carolina! She is super sweet and very professional. She did an amazing job with my hair. Her studio is so quaint and cozy and super clean. I've found my new stylist and I'm so excited! read more

Finding a good hairstylist is hard, but trust me when I say Carolina nailed it. I asked for a blunt bob, and she made it happen. I love my haircut a lot which is a first. She's also super kind, easy to talk to, and just makes the whole experience really comfortable. Definitely recommend--good stylists are hard to come by around here. read more

Carolina is an absolute hair whisperer! I only ever knew mediocre haircuts until she did her magic. I left the studio feeling like it's the best haircut I've ever gotten, I got home and the first thing my husband said to me was: It's the best haircut you've gotten! Plus I'm usually pretty quiet with hairdressers but this girl made me LAUGH. read more

Carolina did an AMAZING job. She's so precise and professional, plus she's FAST! I'm a little awkward and usually have a hard time with salon chair chit chat, but Carolina was so easy to get comfortable with and collaborate on the desired look with. I will be back in April, girl! read more

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Carolina is a master at the long-layer cut -- she made my hair beautiful again after a year of subpar cuts elsewhere! On top of it all, she is lovely to talk with. read more

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Okay ladies! 10/10 to service and her level of expertise. If you love my hair book and appointment through YELP. Carolina is truly skilled and she listen to what you want. read more

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She's amazing great job I love my new hair cut and color . She's so sweet loved my experience there !!! Carolina I will always be coming to you thank you so much read more

Diamond In The Making - Love my new look!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was so scared to go to a new hair artist but after seeing Carolina's reviews, I decided to check her out! I am so happy with my results. I mentioned to her that a lot of hair stylists go overboard sometimes with the chopping but she kept my hair at the length i was envisioning! Would definitely recommend. It wasn't hard to talk to her either! She's the type to listen to you and your hair goals! read more

Diamond In The Making - Long Layers w/face framing - Hair Salons Near Me - Arcadia, California

Long layers with curtain bangs and she did a phenomenal job at bringing my hair back to life. Carolina is amazing she really listened and worked her magic. The suite is super cute, organized and clean. I definitely will be coming back. read more

this is my second time having my hair cut by Carolina and she is truly my favorite hair stylist ever! i had not gone to a salon for over 2 years and decided to give her a try and i absolutely loved the service I received from her. she was very kind and professional from the start and asked very detailed questions about how I wanted my hair cut which i appreciated as someone who is very picky with hair cuts. the salon is very nice and clean, and i love how comfortable i feel in there. i 100% recommend!! :) read more

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As someone who cries every time I get my hair cut, this is the first time I didn't because she knew exactly what I wanted and executed it perfectly. I have long hair past my butt and very protective of it but I trust Carolina she knows what she's doing! read more

I was so scared to find a new hairdresser but decided to book an appointment with Carolina based off the Yelp reviews. I am so happy I trusted the process and Carolina delivered! She did exactly what I have (unsuccessfully) been asking my previous hairdresser to do. Beautiful cut and color as well as highlights. I received so many compliments at work that I will have to get more of her business cards next time I go! The bonus is the salon is five minutes away from my house whereas my last salon was an hour and a half! read more

I had such a great experience with Carolina! She was kind, funny, and most importantly amazing at cutting hair. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and somehow my hair looks better than the picture. She clearly has a lot of experience and knows what she's doing. She was intentional with every cut she made and very efficient. I won't be going anywhere else to get a haircut ever again. Highly recommend! read more

First time with Carolina and can confidently say, "I found my girl !" I am super picky with the length of my hair and she was absolutely amazing! She made sure that she only cut off what I was comfortable with. Color turned out amazing! Salon was clean and aesthetically pleasing! 5 stars ! read more

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Carolina did such a good job! She is so friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable about hair and what products to use. She helped me do something i've never done before on my hair and absolutely killed it. I looked like a different person when i walked out of her studio! SHE ATE read more

5 stars!! Carolina is a truly the best out there!! I can't gatekeep such an amazing hairstylist like her. When I need a little pick me up, a trip to Diamond in the Making always does the trick. The complements are non-stop, which is another bonus! Whether you get a wash and blow dry or fresh layers you will be in love. Will post an update after my glossing treatment. read more

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I saw good reviews, but got such an uneven haircut that I had to go to another salon the next day to get it fixed. The second hairdresser was shocked at how uneven it was and kept saying "what did they do to you" The salon is also not actually called what it is listed as here and on google. read more

Disappointed with the hair cut that I got. Good thing I didn't get my hair colored that day. My bangs looked so bad right after that I was too embarrassed to walk around the mall. My hair was cut unevenly and it felt like she didn't know how to work with my hair. Edit: Forgot to mention you ran over 30 minutes over late from your last appointment so I just ended up waiting for you outside. No I did not tell you to style my bang at all. I told you more than once that my bangs go to the left side but then you proceed to straighten and style it to the right and then you tried to fix it after realizing you messed up but it didn't work because my hair is very fine and stubborn. You also didn't bother showing me the back view of my hair cut. I have asked various hairstylist in the past for the same haircut. And it's all been good up to this point. This was the worst. I did not feel like you listened to me. Lastly, when I was getting my hair washed, your arm rested and dragged across my face, ruining my makeup, wiping off one side and the water was dripping down my back. Wetting half my shirt. read more

Carolina is my life hairdresser. I am picky, particular as I just have lots of hair that intimidates lots of hairdressers.. as many previous bad hair dressers whom are overwhelmed have tried to cut down their time to spend on my mane ...using razor blades and shred scissors and just ruins my hair (leaving my poor hair disconnected and messy). But not this talented hair designer. She takes time cutting in scissors layering my hair so beautifully. I am left with hair in full volume and in amazing style. "J Lo cut" is what I wanted and I got it. Now my hair has that celeb style! I love it. Thank you Carolina! See you soon when I am due for next trim! Studio is inside Sola Salone. Diamond in the making is the studio #4 inside! Make appt. You won't regret it!!!! read more

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Carolina did a fantastic job on my haircut and wash. She is also very warm and welcoming. I definitely would recommend her! You won't regret it! read more

We tried making an appointment twice with no calls being retuned. We decided to do a walk in today and the place was closed. We asked their next door neighbor if they're still in business and she said yes they were there yesterday...I guess they just don't return calls. read more

After moving to the area, I finally found my new hair stylist! Carolina was sweet, great communication, and she made sure I got exactly what I wanted. To get to her salon, you need to go to the second floor, outside by the Macy's! Not sure why the directions on Yelp tell you in the middle of the mall haha read more

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I've always struggled finding a hairstylist who has understood my likings and hair texture. I would avoid getting haircuts or going into a salon because of how disappointed I would always be. HOWEVER, the first time I for a cut & blow out from Carolina was such an amazing experience. I completely loved my hair, she made me feel comfortable & asked how I was doing throughout the process to ensure I was happy with the length and style. Now, I go to her every 6 months with no worries & happiness of healthy hair. 10/10 would recommend read more

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Carolina is amazing!! She was able to take me in for a last minute walk-in. Was quick to respond over phone/text and super accommodating. I've been on the hunt for a new hairstylist for a while now and decided to give this place a try which I'm so glad I did. Carolina really takes the time to understand what you're looking for, including your likes and dislikes. Very kind and communicative. She also made sure to check in periodically and ask if I was okay with the length. Genuinely never had my hair look and feel so good walking out of a haircut, I love how it turned out! I had such a great experience with her and will definitely be back for any future cuts and color! read more

My experience with Carolina was the best. I've been searching a long time for an excellent hair stylist. Carolina is not only very talented, she is also warm, friendly and sweet. She listens to her clients but also gives constructive suggestions when needed. She has a lovely way of speaking to people and has excellent customer service. She reassured me she was not going to chop off all my hair like the last person I went to. I am very happy with my hair cut and color. I will be back again to see her. read more

Wow I found my new hairstylist! Appointment system is great, cute studio and location is at the mall. She's so funny and nice! Can't wait to come back. I lovvvvveeeee my haircut. She did exactly what I wanted and went above and beyond my expectations. She also always made sure I'm aware of how much she's cutting off so there's no surprises lol read more

My hair and I have always had a bad relationship. Love you, hate you, meh. Carolina, the premier hair therapist, has finally brought us back together. We no longer argue in front of the mirror in the morning or talk behind each other's back. Seriously though, my hair has not looked this good since, well, forever. Her salon sparkles, she's all about undivided attention, and without more than a couple of 'how about this' or 'I'm not really sure', she worked her magic and my hair looks super!! Thanks Carolina! read more

Carolina knew exactly what would look good on me and using her best judgment she exceeded beyond my reference photos! Great communicator and hairstylist. She took my botched diy bangs and absolutely transformed them. I feel like a new woman thank you!! Before and after photos. read more

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Caronlina did an absolutely amazing job . She literally saved my hair! I loved her service. She washed, cut, and styles my hair and her pricesare affordable. She made my layers blend together beautifully. For the first time im years I finally got a great haircut after so many bad haircuts from other hair salons. I will definitely be coming back to her for my haircuts from now on! read more

I'm so happy with my haircut. I just want to start off by saying that I will only be coming here. I got the layers that I wanted in my hair, FINALLY. The exact length. She starts off by asking what you want with your hair and shows you how much she'll take off. Very professional and fun to chat with. She's the only hairstylist that respect the fact that I did not want any product in my hair due to break outs. Thank you, Carolina. 10/10 stars if I could. read more

I really hit the jackpot with Carolina. The haircut she gave me was all that and more. The atmosphere and conversation were both great. I found my long term hair stylist here. read more

Carolina gave me the perfect balayage to camouflage my grays. The root touch up she uses on me has been the best color I've had --ever. She knew exactly what my hair needed while taking into consideration my hair goals and grays. I'm so happy I found her and her talent. read more

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This is long overdue. Carolina has really been such a wonderful find. Her skill set is not only on par with much more expensive salons, but she exceeds most of them in her professional manner. Making appointments are a breeze via text and her salon has plenty of free parking. Those are the basics. Now to her talent. She took my daughter from middle school to helping her discover her "hair identify" with layers. Layers and a cut so precise that there isn't ever a growing other phase. It looks as good on the day she returns as the day she leaves the salon. I'm a fan of her classic French bob with bangs. I judge my stylist by how well they can create a bob. It looks simple but the truth is that it takes someone with great scissor control. If you're looking for a new stylist go here. Tip her well because you got a $$$ cut for $$. read more

Best hairdresser in San Gabriel Valley. She's patient, personable and works well with kids too..