Karen is a magician. She is an independently licensed hair magician, and is currently performing at the Beauty Store Salon and Spa on Bee Cave Road in W Austin. This is the third salon to which I have followed Karen over the past 12+ years. I walk in there all disheveled and hair askew and leave with a well organized, (fairly) well behaved, beautifully bouncing head of curls. I don't know how she does it - probably something in the hocus pocus or the magic fairy dust she sprinkles. It is magical.
I've had crazy curly hair my entire life. If you're a curly girl, especially a really curly girl, you know how challenging it can be on a daily basis as we face a variety of hurdles and obstacles - things like, well, air. Air, with all it's humidity, windiness, and attitude. Here I am trying to just let my freak flag fly and I can't get two steps out the door without the help of some serious product and a magic spell. Karen comes to the rescue by staying apprised of the newest potions on the market, knowing which ones will work for me and my wicked tresses, and going all Edward Scissorhands on my mane.
The best thing about Karen is that she goes beyond listening and actually hears me. She hears me, and if what I am asking for won't work for my hair type ("give me a 'peggy lipton'"), she gently guides me in a complimentary direction.
My highest recommendation goes to Karen. She does outstanding work, and makes you feel like it was all your idea. You'll always walk out feeling fresh, fabulous, and beautiful - and some days, that is serious magic! read more