I have been one of Kara's clients for about 10 years now (yes, this review is LONG overdue), and it that time I have lived 30 minutes away, 4 hours away, and even 6.5 hours away from her studio - and I have ALWAYS made the drive to see her. That alone should tell you everything.
I always tell Kara that she is a hair magician, she truly can fix or transform any situation you have going on. I work an intensive outdoor job, so my hair goes through a lot (and she has never once shamed me for that). Every time I see her, it feels like a complete reset. She has always kept my blonde hair fresh, dimensional, and with personality. I have never once walked out of her studio disliking my hair or wondering if I made a mistake.
Before I started seeing Kara, I had a lot of not-so-great salon experiences. Stylists would ignore my request to keep my hair long and cut off way more than I asked for. With Kara, that has never been an issue. She genuinely listens to you! She shows me exactly what she plans to do, respects my preferences, and still offers guidance based on what will actually work best. She finds that perfect balance between honoring what you want and using her expertise to elevate it.
Kara has been there through so many phases of my life, from a disheveled 19yo college kid to an early 30s working professional, and somehow always knows exactly how to make my hair feel like me, just better. She's also been incredibly flexible and understanding when it comes to my long drives and work schedule.
She has also gone out of her way to help me more times than I can count. I once got tree sap in my hair at work and texted her for help, and she immediately came to the rescue (peanut butter or melted butter, for those curious). Another time, she stayed after my appointment just to teach me how to curl my hair. That level of care is hard to find.
I honestly can't say enough good things about her. I don't know what I'll do when she retires!
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen, deliver consistently incredible results, and make you feel comfortable, confident, and completely at ease - Kara is it. read more