I was literally looking up flights to go back to NYC to go to my tried and true stylist when I saw Carmen outside putting salt on her steps and noticed her stunning curly hair. After a conversation, I decided to come in and get my hair cut here. I am so glad I did! I had gone to another Buffalo salon that was highly rated for curly hair and it was completely ruined. They cut it with a razor and I spent months thinking it was the end for my hair. I thought I would have to go back to straightening it as the only time it looked decent was when I straightened it. BUT I HAVE CURLY HAIR AND I WANT IT CURLY! I went to another stylist in another state and he couldn't repair the damage (after lobbing off 5" to get to the razor cut to go away - and I was trying to grow my hair long at the time but obviously, not now). He also cut it all one blunt length which does NOT work for curly hair so I looked like Selma from the Simpsons with triangle hair ANYWAY Carmen miraculously fixed the damage that BOTH stylists did - both the awful razor cut and the blunt cut. She had a real challenge ahead of her as she had so much to fix and she couldn't go much shorter, but she did it. She also took the time to explain every process she was doing and how it improves the curl, as well as to style it and explain and show every single process. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO CURLY GIRLS read more

Awesome salon! Everyone was super friendly. My hair was done by the owner she was awesome.I definitely recommend to come here!!

Today my best friend and I went in as walk ins.... Carmen was so accommodating and gracious! all the ladies were so polite and friendly. Our experience with Karma Salon and Spa was above 5 stars! Thank you ladies for making our day extra special! -Annette and Maria read more

Had a decent overall experience at this salon. It's tough finding somebody you can trust to cut your hair when you are new to the area so I trusted my fellow yelpers on this one and they were pretty accurate. Parking here kind of stinks, have to find a spot on the street. The salon itself is pretty small from what I could see. Receptionist area is very cramped and there are about six hair stations or so. I believe there was a back room for massages and nails but there was a curtain blocking my view. They had decorated the whole place with Halloween decor which I thought was awesome! Receptionist was friendly and Michelle was ready for me right away. She took one look at my hair and told me I needed a conditioning treatment. Did I really need one? Who knows, but I trusted her and spent the extra $15 bucks. Truth be told, the treatment did nothing for my hair, man I can be a sucker sometimes. I had no idea what I wanted done to my hair I just told her that I wanted it to be full of volume and healthy....probably every woman's request when they go into a salon unsure of what they want. She definitely did a good job with the cut blew it out for me which was great. Total came to $65, would have been $50 without the treatment. I don't think the haircut was worth $50 to be honest. I wasn't too happy once I got home and tried to do it myself. Obviously it always looks better in the salon but the cut doesn't do much for me now that its a week past. Bummer. Michelle was VERY friendly and patient when I was explaining what I wanted with my hair so I would recommend her. read more

Love Karma salon so much! They are always fast and do a great job. My daughter and I can get appointments with Kayla and Carmen and be in and out in an hour. They are both amazing and really know how to handle our curls. Kayla also does great brows. read more

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Absolutely love this place! They have done my blonde balayage and these pictures are from the beige/grey balayage they did. Kayla is amazing, she has colored both my moms & my hair. Carmen and Amanda are also very talented, I would highly recommend this salon for anyone who is looking for a great job! read more

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Was on vacation and went to Karma - met Luke and fell In lovemeticulous and great stylist - going to be flying back just for him. His expertise in my style of hair and with hair extensions is better than others st big salons in big cities. Karma is beautiful - well designed with a pleasant atmosphere read more

I was starting to (unintentionally) grow a mullet, and I really needed a trim. It was Friday evening, so I didn't have much hope of getting in anywhere but I went down the list of places sourced on Yelp, and Karma was the only one who could fit me in on such short notice. Should have been a red flag. I have very short hair, but have been trying to grow it out a little (especially my bangs). I told that to the hair stylist, and also told her that I wanted the back trimmed but not that straight-across buzzed look. "More punk rock than suburban housewife" were I think my exact words when I described the style I was going for. This was honestly the worst haircut I've ever had. She didn't listen to anything I said, and I wound up with short Spock-bangs, a straight-across buzzed neck, and a weird pouffy bowl on top, what happens when you "texturize" thick wavy hair and then blow dry it. I'm no shrinking violet, and I expressed that I wasn't happy. She told me to just give it a few days to get used to it and if I still didn't like it I could always come back. I picked up my mom for dinner right after and when she got in the car her first words were, "oh god, from outside I thought you had a hat on. What is *that*?" After a few weeks I still don't like it, my hair is now growing in funny and looks really awful without lots of work on my part. The whole reason I cut my hair is so that I didn't have to put this kind of effort in anymore. I definitely won't be going back. read more

Oh my goodness-- I just had the best experience I have ever had at a hair salon. This place is the best. Yesterday I had reached the point where I was desperate to get a haircut as my hair was looooong overdue. I checked out the reviews on yelp and it seemed like it was worth a shot. I gave them a call and was greeted by a friendly voice who was able to fit me right in for a same-day appointment with Jenny. I got to the salon, which was adorable and at a great, convenient location on Elmwood. Everyone immediately made me feel welcome, and I was taken to get my hair washed right away. Jenny gave my hair all the love and attention it has been missing. She was awesome-- not only did she perfectly create what I had envisioned for my hair, but she really took the time to give me a comprehensive, high- quality cut followed by a beautiful blowout and styling. She offered a lot of helpful tips for how to take care of my hair and she showed me how I can recreate the look at home. Furthermore, she (and everyone else at the salon) was so sweet. So easy to talk to . After spending so much time on my hair, she also charged me a reasonable price. It is evident that Jenny and we coworkers take great pride in their work and obviously have great talent. Needless to say, I have found my new salon. Highly highly recommend this place. read more

If you are looking for a salon to DESTROY your hair, this is the one for you! I have long blonde hair and wanted a simple trim, just 3 inches off the bottom because I'm trying to grow it to all one length and the tiniest amount of ASH BLONDE balayage highlights at the front of my face. I showed the stylist a photo and she reassured me multiple times that she understood my vision. Clearly, she did not. My highlights turned out stripy and super brassy- I'd say mustard yellow, not the white/blonde I was going for. They also started about 4 inches from my scalp. I honestly could have done a better job if I used a box and a plastic cap. The cut is another story. She hacked my hair to bits. While the cut was nice, it was not at all what I asked for. She cut my hair into layers and trimmed my bangs which I repeatedly said I was trying to let grow. I explained my style and how I wear my hair and she completely ignored me and did what she wanted to do. Needless to say, I was very upset. I called almost immediately after leaving and they offered to fix the color. I went back the next day first thing in the morning and was helped by the owner who said herself the color was not acceptable. She toned my hair a second time which did not work at all and then handed me over to another stylist when it came time to wash, dry, and style my hair. They once again styled it in a way I have NEVER worn my hair and absolutely never will. I left looking exactly as bad as I did the day before. I ended up having to go home and use the correct toner on myself to get it to a decent color. So, here's your warning. Go elsewhere or you'll regret it for sure. read more

I love Karma salon! Carmen never fails, her ability to color hair is unmatched to anyone I have ever gone to and her touch in styling makes for a lovely look. I have spent almost my entire life trying to find the perfect hairdresser, and she is the one. And to top it off, it is truly a joy to go in her shop where everyone makes you feel special, and the chats we have are something to look forward to! Truly the best place I have ever been. Patty D. read more

Since moving to Buffalo, April is the only stylist I have found that I trust 100% to do anything she wants to my hair- I am incredibly picky about hair, and she always does an amazing job. She is especially great if you are looking for a fun, contemporary style. Also, she is a fantastic colorist! I've gotten tons of compliments on the many different hairstyles she has given me - I've referred a lot of people to her and they've all been happy too! Besides being a great stylist, she is fun to chat with and the entire salon has a great atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

First, let me say that I have never liked a haircut right away. I'm really picky and it usually takes about a week for me to like/get used to my cut. Karma was the only exception. Since moving to Buffalo from Syracuse, Char is the only person I let touch my hair. This chick knows her way around a pair of scissors. *let it be noted that this is the first time I have ever left a review on anything, that's how much I love this place....welll more specifically Char. read more

I thought that I would be getting a professional and competent gel manicure in a reputable setting, due to the location on Elmwood and the overall atmosphere. Alas this was not the case. I should have minded the previous negative reviews on Yelp, as they indicated if there is a problem, the salon owner is not going to resolve it in an equitable or fair fashion. Buyer beware. read more

I love Karma salon! Great atmosphere and I'm always happy with how my hair looks. After moving to Buffalo it took me a long time to find a salon that could give my thick head of hair a good blow out. Karma is my go to spot now! read more

This is my go to place! Great work and even better customer service! They are so welcoming and accommodating to their clients. Definitely a place to try. Support local business! :) read more

Diane is one of the best and fun person to be around. And she gives a great haircut. I have been going to her for the past three years and refuse to go anywhere else. I even flew back from New York City to have my hair cut by her, well I was in the area and needed a haircut, but was happy to be in that particular situation. We laugh the entire time and there is nothing I wont tell her. She is truly amazing and wish I still lived in Buffalo to get a cut, but more importantly, have a great time with. Can't forget price, this place is really cheap, but that does no reflect the quality of work. read more

The staff here are in the business of making you beautiful! The owner and staff are very responsive to what you're looking for in terms of hairstyle, and want to make you happy. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to look their best. read more

I have never had a regular salon...I tend to be really impulsive when it comes to cutting/coloring my hair. I hadn't had it done since June and what had at that time been auburn hair with blond highlights was now brown at the top and almost all blonde at the bottom. I had heard that Carmen was really great with curly hair but, I ended up making an appointment with Charlene since she was available. She understood what I wanted right away and took her time correcting my color. The whole process took almost three hours, but I walked away with a beautiful, rich hair color and an awesome hair cut. Even though it was late on a Saturday, she still insisted on spending the time to correct the former color before adding new color. She put some layers in my hair and flat-ironed it just because she wanted to see how it would look! I'm definitely going back to her, which is saying a lot since I rarely go to the same salon twice! For the color correction, new color, haircut, blowout and flatiron it was only $125 which i thought was VERY reasonable. Plus, Charlene was really personable and fun to talk to. I would definitely recommend her! read more

Kayla is amazing! Not only did she bring back the life to my hair and it looks amazing, she also taught me how to revive my eyebrows and make them pop perfectly! read more

Went back for a second haircut and was disappointed. My haircut was mediocre and it took a long time. I have very short hair and don't expect it to take an hour to cut it. Some folks might like that because it was leisurely experience, but I just get antsy. Although I went back to the same person, she couldn't figure out how she cut my hair before. I think one of the problems may be that the shampoo boys wash your hair before you get to talk to the stylist. I find it works better when the stylist looks at your hair dry and figures out a plan before getting your hair all wet. read more

I'm a hair dresser too but at a different salon but I enjoy the salon experience to pamper myself. I prefer me time away from work if that makes sense. I got a curly perm and cut on my long hair and it came out BEAUTIFUL. The owner did it and her daughter assisted and the curls never fell out even after bleaching and multiple color services the curls stayed in! The owner is hilarious, beautiful and a great conversationalist! I've since cut the perm out going really short but it was a really really impressive chemical curling service and I thoroughly enjoyed having curly hair for a year! I even called telling them how happy I was because I'm a total dork! But when my hair looks beautiful it makes me feel so happy and that's totally worth the money spent! I thought it was worth sharing and I think about how people don't understand how difficult it is to be a cosmetologist. We want to please everybody but sometimes people have very unrealistic or even impossible expectations. When you understand the artistry, expertise and science behind what goes into this line of work you would know that Yelp is never an accurate way to judge a salon because in order to truly judge something you would have to actually know and be educated on the services provided. I don't know this lady like that but she deserves the credit for this! read more

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I have thick, wavy, usually unruly hair, and Kayla does an amazing job with it! Even if I'm just going in for a trim, she knows how to layer and shape the hair so it looks and feels more manageable. Great atmosphere too! read more

I love this place, super friendly staff, will book you quickly when you call. Everyone in the salon talks to me not just my stylist. You can tell that they are very knowledgable about hair and know lots of "tricks" they will give you not just to sell products in store. Michelle does my hair super cute - works with me on my ideas even though I don't really know what I'm talking about and at the end I still end up with hair I love. Go around Halloween, they go all out with their decorations!!! read more

Whenever I go to get my hair done by Jenny she always know exactly what I want and she does it perfectly! The atmosphere in this salon is outstanding, everyone is so vibrant and kind! Always a good time and you walk out of there looking like a million bucks! read more

I stopped in here for a quick bang trim before a wedding and the girl who did my hair was so nice and friendly. It was only $5, which was great and she really took her time and put product in my hair afterwards. I didn't realize they did nails too, so I asked her if she would have time to paint my nails. She was so accomodating and friendly! I really liked her and I wish I remember her name! Anyway, they did a great job and were very friendly. read more

My stylist Michelle worked here for 4 years and left last year (2014). I was offered coffee, treated well and always loved Michelle's work. It's clean, well lit (always a plus in a salon) and reasonably priced. read more

Baddd karma, went for a pedicure , left with both heels sanded through and bleeding. Had to bandage them up for a few days with neosporin. Went back and showed them, they said they would do something? Took my number and have never called me. Bad karma! read more

I have had the worst ingrown hairs that I can't seem to get rid of since my waxes with Charlene. They didn't offer any solution when I went back and showed them, she just said it was probably due to my skin. I've had waxes with normal results before so I don't think so. read more

All are friendly and very fun - always in the spirit. I get a great cut (as does my beautiful wife). I usually work with Diane. Love da woman. read more

Michelle is a true talent! She's been styling my hair for 6 years now. I've gone from long to short to layered to bangs!!! She's done it all and I've always been satisfied!!! read more

I went in for a consultation and I was told I could get 6 colors died into my hair for $130.00 and they would be permanent. I went in a few days latter to get 6 colors died into my hair, all they had was 4 colors, they charged me for 6 colors and the hair die colors started to fade from my hair in one week. Don't do here. read more

Char is literally a miracle worker. She's colored my hair three times now and I will never go to anyone else. Also, she's a killer person to boot. Take my advice and try her! read more

We are a multiracial family with a wide spectrum of hair styles and textures. Carmen -- the wonderful owner -- is the only person who we've ever gone to who can cut everyone's hair. I would highly recommend her. Everyone else seems nice and they often have a dog walking around, which is a plus for me, but not be for you. read more

Michelle is the best! My favorite so far in Buffalo. She knows exactly what I need and I have difficult thick hair. I highly trust her w hair color and even makeup! She is also fun to be around, good energy! read more

We are from San Francisco and were passing through on our way to a wedding. My husband needed a haircut and we popped in at the last minute. They were awesome at squeezing us in despite our last minute visit. I got a blowout while I was waiting and it was literally one of the best blow outs I've ever had. My husband had one of the best haircuts of his life. The staff was exceptionally friendly, accommodating and professional and the services were reasonably priced, especially given the caliber. A not to miss family run business.We will be back for sure if ever passing through again! read more

This salon was very friendly and easy to find. It was very easy to schedule an appointment as well. I got color and highlights done by April and I was very pleased. The price was reasonable as well. read more

I have been coming here for years. Whether it is for getting your hair dyed or just a haircut, this IS the best salon in Buffalo.

I have been coming to Karmas Salon for many many years for cuts and color! I love the friendly atmosphere and Kayla is the best! I always leave happy! She cuts my three kids hair too! It's a family affair! read more

I've been going to Michelle at Karma for seven years. Yes! Seven years! She's the most attentive, thoughtful stylist I've ever run across. Every time I go in, I come out looking great. I've also seen her finishing up with all kinds of people, from girls getting updos to guys stopping by at the last minute before a family dinner, and I've never known anyone to be unhappy. She does a wonderful job at listening to what someone wants, and then making it happen quickly and very stylishly. Plus, she's really fun to talk to and Karma is a cheery, pretty, very friendly place to hang out. I would give the salon and Michelle both ten stars here if I could! read more