Karu Salon

16 years in business

Boutique

After going to Path for the first time to get my hair conditioned with a treatment for colored…read morehair, and for a nice blow out. They're the kindest stylists I've ever encountered and trust enough to become a regular guest. They're knowledgeable, products used are high end and not only smell good but last through three days of outdoor work (I build stages). Nothing was flat ironed that is all hair drying, conditioning treatment and experience behind the hairdryer. I love these ladies and so will you.

My hair stylist cancelled on me, so the shop gave me an alternative hair stylist "new girl" on my…read moreappointment for haircut and color. This "new girl" hair stylist (Jerica) should never be let serve customers. The owner of the shop should have had more rigorous supervision on this girl before she was let serve customers. Jerica showed me Hailey Bieber photo as an example (image attached), which I agreed. But then, color came too bright. She had to redo the color again after my complaint. She then showed her grumpy attitudes and saying, "you have too much hair". For this 7 hour long tiring process (yes, it's true), my hairs now become: * severely bleached and damaged. They are completely dry and will take 6 months of restoration. * now pain in hair roots. * haircut was very amateurish; she needs more experience. * I feel terrible because of all these. There are other good hair stylists in the shop. However, before Jerica was let serving customers, the owner of the shop should have Jerica under supervision of other experienced stylists which is unfortunately missing. I was very upset for a whole evening. But, I give my reviews to this hair salon regarding my experience.

0.9 mi•Far West/Northwest Hills

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Luster Hair Lounge

4.4(32 reviews)

Chelsie has magical hands that breathed into life back to my hair! My hair feels so much lighter…read moreand makes me wanna shake my head like I'm in a Pantene commercial. I also love, love all the styling products she utilizes. They smell so good and are chemical-free. She also knows how to give you that perfect cut that suits you. Most of the time I don't really know what I want. So it helps that she guides me to make the best decisions for my hair. I even trust her enough to give me bangs! I'm rarely happy with how my bangs come out. So I've stayed away from them for a long time. But I'm glad I took the chance today. Thanks Chelsie!!

Update! 8/18/2020 Over the last few months, Chelsie has been…read morecutting my hair and I'm a HUGE FAN! I have a pretty edgy, A-symmetrical pixie cut with half of my head shaved. The back is full of layers and texture that creates a swoop that flows into a chin length cut. Chelsie is very detail oriented and great at making this complicated cut seem like an easy job. My hair is always perfectly textured with lots of body. I have to mention, her shampoos are the most relaxing and pampering part of my experience. I have to remind myself not to fall asleep! LOL! She is never in a rush and always takes her time to make sure I leave with a smile on my face. I've even brought my sister for a visit & she was so impressed with Chelsie that she will drive 4.5 hours just to get a color and cut from her. If that doesn't convince you that she's amazing, idk what will. :) I have never been to a salon like this before. The service is outstanding!! You get a custom hair cut by professionals who take your styling preferences into consideration. And the best part, their products are chemical free!! I have searched near and far for a place that doesn't look at me crazy when I say im particular about the ingredients in my hair product. It doesn't even smell like a salon, it's wonderful! This salon is totally worth every penny! Plus, you get complimentary wine or champagne. HUGE BROWNIE POINTS! I will be a regular for life now! Thank you ladies!!

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Primp and Blow Austin Triangle

4.7(11 reviews)

2.2 mi

Jay did an amazing job. She was gentle with the washing and styling too, very detailed. Definitely…read morean experienced senior stylist. Would love to book her again.

I'm torn because the service was impeccable - everyone at the salon was very kind and sweet, and…read morethe salon was very clean and professional!! This was my first time here. However, the quality of the blowout was lacking. I asked my stylist for a voluminous blowout with big curls, and I took these photos as soon as I got home - about 30 mins after my appointment - and you can see that it looks pretty messy. My hair wasn't brushed out at the salon after the blowout was done, and I was told to wait to brush it out to preserve it. Maybe I should've paid the upcharge to use hot tools, but my hair never has trouble holding form after a blowout. I paid $58 + tip for this, and had to redo it myself when I got home

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Salon West And Blow Dry Bar

4.4(26 reviews)

0.5 mi

Reuben is the bomb dot com I showed him a visual of what I…read morewas looking for and told him the length He is spot onnnnn ladies! I wanted to reset my hair since I haven't had a cut in awhile and I'm so happy Goal is healthy growth so I will be back every 8 weeks for a trim sisters! Pictures don't do Justice of his generational craft Graccciiiiaaasss amor

Love this place. Have been going to Ruben now for a few years now. It's so nice having him know…read morewhat I need before I do. Working so close it's so nice having him near by. The services they offer is so wide that anything I could think of I may need they can help out with. I would definitely suggest touching base with him if you are in the market of a new person/location. It is giving everything that is needed. So so happy with the salon and Ruben

0.8 mi•Far West/Northwest Hills

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Supercuts

3.5(52 reviews)

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This Supercuts has hair stylists who have been at that location for a very long time. They…read morecollaborate to help each other out and make it a very successful location. The Supercuts online appointment system is untrustworthy but the hairstylists communicate with clients in honest ways.

First time coming to this Supercuts! The friendly staff, Melanie?, took care of my hair! My hair is…read moreknown for challenging one since it's getting thinner but she did the good job for my hair style! Keep up the good work! Had a good service for sure! Cheers

3.4 mi•Arboretum, Great Hills

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The Salon at The Arboretum

4.5(250 reviews)

I loved the girls at the salon! Everyone were so welcoming they gave me snacks WiFi and drinks and…read moregave me an amazing haircut!

I had a terrible experience at the salon today when I was assigned an inexperienced stylist. They…read morewere supposed to use the notes written by my previous stylsit but I was never told that they couldn't find the notes. After baking my hair for 4 hours no color showed. Instead of apologizing for their mistake the owner Laura Anderson was rude and obnoxious. Without knowing the facts of the matter, she was dismissive claiming that I never had lighter highlights done there previously by their previous part owner Kerry Jo Hensely. I would not recommend a place where they disrespect their clients. Its okay that their stylist was not knowledgeable enough but being rude to their client is in excusable, instead of making amends.

Subtle Blonde "money piece"

Sara im so happy you made me feel and look amazing!!!

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Harlow Beauty and Hair Salon

4.8(102 reviews)

1.0 mi•Allandale

Women-owned & operated

Eco-friendly

Dylan is amazing!!! I'm a curly girl (she is too) and her knowledge of how to cut curly/wavy hair…read morehas led me to the best haircuts ever. I followed her from Ulta in Bee Cave to Harlow (which is 3 times the distance) because Dylan is that good. A stylist can learn to cut hair if they complete the training and gain experience. But you can't teach what Dylan can do-bring artistry and intuition to your haircut. Book now!

Kaylie was 10 stars! She gave me an amazing haircut I've been desperately needing! Shebly also…read moredid 10 stars on my daughter's hair, toning it back to a natural color and beautiful cut! Love this place and highly recommend it for anyone looking for professional stylists in a cool environment!

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Salon Vela

4.6(158 reviews)

1.5 mi

My partners family gets their hair did here. For Christmas I received a gift card from my partners…read moremom. I made an appointment with Lou and she did an amazing job. I loved how she listened to me and knew exactly what I wanted. I wanted a frame cut and something light. I don't really like dark hair. I also wanted a hair color that wasn't going to dye my face or clothes. I have always had pink, purple, blue or some type of semi permanent hair color. She picked out a mauve pink color, which i love. I can't wait to go back for another change in color. Not sure what I want but I do know something different. If you are reading my review, chose this place, you won't be disappointed. I would recommend this place to anyone. All the workers there are so sweet and atmosphere is great.

The first time I went to Salon Vela and got a haircut from Jessica, I loved it. Months later, 3…read moremonths postpartum, I wanted to chop my hair into a simple bob -- nothing complicated, just a short, clean cut with thin face frames. My hair was falling out, always tied back, and giving me headaches. I desperately wanted something easy to manage so I could feel human again. To make it worse, it was my birthday weekend, and I wanted to treat myself to a haircut that would help me feel better. When I called I specifically asked for Jessica, but I couldn't make the times she was available. The salon gave me a list of other stylists. They quoted me $65 and told me Kendall, a "level 1 stylist," could take me. I checked their website -- Jessica was also listed as "level 1," so I figured no problem. At no point did anyone tell me Kendall was still learning, still a student, or not ready to do a bob haircut. If they had, I would have waited or gone elsewhere. The haircut with Kendall took nearly 3 hours. She split my hair into a million tiny sections, moved painfully slow, and kept stopping to fuss with my hair. She was gentle after I told her I had a sensitive scalp, which I appreciated, but the actual cut? A disaster. I rushed out to get home to my baby, but once I looked closely at home, I realized my hair was an uneven, jagged mess. So yes -- I had to spend my birthday weekend with a botched haircut that made me feel worse than before. I'm not confrontational, but I messaged Kendall on Instagram. To her credit, she admitted the cut was uneven. I gave her a second chance -- against my better judgment -- because I thought maybe with guidance she could fix it. She told me her boss would help her. That gave me some reassurance. When I went back, she apologized and sat me down. I asked about her boss. She went and got him -- he came out from the back (where he was eating lunch), looked at my hair, pointed out everything she did wrong, and gave her instructions on how to fix it. He reassured me that they had "practiced over the weekend" and she'd be able to do it. Then he left after 5 minutes. So there I was again, sitting in Kendall's chair. For the next 2.5 hours she brushed my hair nervously over and over, looking like a deer in headlights, hoping it would somehow fix itself. Meanwhile, I watched the boss and another stylist take multiple clients each -- they both did two full clients, started on third -- while I was still stuck there with Kendall struggling and making no real progress. By that point, I was crying in the chair. Imagine: 3 months postpartum, hair falling out, hoping for a haircut to make you feel better -- and instead sitting there for hours while the stylist is clearly clueless and the boss, who admitted she messed up, refuses to fix it. When I finally asked him to step in and please just fix my hair, he brushed me off. His exact words were "Nobody has time for you. You'll have to come back again. I can't fix it for you today." Let that sink in: I came back specifically because Kendall messed up the first time. I gave them a chance to make it right. Instead of fixing it himself -- which would have taken him 20 minutes -- he chose to take her other client and leave me sitting there in tears getting experimented on. If he was going to take any client, it should have been me. That is basic accountability. I told him I couldn't keep coming back -- it's a 35-minute drive each way, plus another 3 hours sitting in that chair. I said I didn't want to come in a third time. His response? A shrug and: "We'll just refund you. I don't know what you want me to do. My niece has been waiting for me. Nobody can fix your hair today." That's it. After nearly 6 hours wasted across two visits, tears in the chair, and a botched haircut, his solution was to brush me off and refund me.

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Mirror Mirror Salon - The Grove

4.3(224 reviews)

1.7 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I don't know who cut my hair. She had curly hair; it was dark and long. She was perfect in every…read moreway, listening to my needs, Vicky, maybe. Really everyone is good; there isn't a bad fit there. Nice place, professional easy location. I really like it. I believe this is a new location for the last four years.

I rarely write negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience at this salon was extremely…read moredisappointing. I had two consultations before my appointment and clearly explained that I wanted to keep my brown hair while adding two money pieces and subtle highlights. I even brought photos to show the exact color I was hoping for, and I was reassured that this look was achievable. However, I left the salon with brassy orange hair and an uneven haircut, which was the complete opposite of what I requested. I had spent a long time growing my hair, so having it cut unevenly and over-processed was incredibly frustrating. The service itself was also uncomfortable. During the bleaching process, the application felt very rough and my hair was pulled quite aggressively at the bowl, which was painful and concerning. After the blow dry, I was told I should come back in six weeks to fix the color, which was surprising considering the color was clearly not what had been discussed. It also felt strange to be asked to pay before the blow dry was finished, especially when the damage was already apparent. To their credit, when I returned, the senior educator and her assistant were much kinder and did try to correct the situation. I appreciate their effort, but unfortunately the final result still wasn't close to what I had originally asked for. I have had my hair lightened and colored at other salons before and have never experienced this level of discomfort or damage. Sadly, my hair now feels very compromised and the color is still not what I wanted. Because of this experience, I would not feel comfortable returning or recommending this salon. Below is a photo of what I requested compared to what I received. Truly disappointing. Total cost for damaged hair at Mirror Mirror:$1,094 + tip.

Welcome to Mirror Mirror - Grove, the hair salon where you will leave "loving what you see in the mirror!"

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Birds Barbershop

Locally owned & operated

Tanya cut my hair and did an amazing job! She was super friendly and quick! My hair looks and feels…read moreamazing. The overall vibe was incredible and the atmosphere was so cute. They even gave me a free drink! The lady next to Tanya, Myra was also a sweetheart! Amazing business I love getting my haircut at birds barbershop no matter which location I go to, but this was one my favorite!

Raul gave me a FANTASTIC cut, and his vibes are fantastic, too! Always a pleasure start-to-finish…read moreat Bird's!

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Peter D.

16 years ago

Just wanted to pass on my experience Last Wednesday at KaRu Salon. I am new to Austin and have been looking for a good haircut. I found it! I was greeted with warmth and familiarity, even though I had never been there before. I was offered a beverage and settled into a very comfortable chair. The Stylists were all connected with their clients and I was struck by the depth of their conversations. I have been to salons where they ask a lot of questions but then they cut it the way they were going to in the first place. These people were listening. I watched an attractive woman who was a apprehensive about changing her style. It was really cool observing as Rudolph walked her through her transformation from pretty young woman with a dated look, to stone cold knock out. It was obvious she had never seen herself look so good. I had shown up early when they invited me back to a dressing area to prepare for my experience. They showed me a very comfortable robe and suggested I get comfortable. I had never been a salon that had you so relaxed. When I entered the salon and realized I Was supposed to have kept my pants on, well you figure it out. Bone head east coast dude in boxers and Gold robe, standing in the middle of a salon filled with attractive stylish women trying desperately not to laugh at me. Talk about a moment of total embarrassment. I wanted to flee. I have never wanted to be invisible more in my life. I was living everyone's nightmare of being locked out of the house your underwear Except mine was worse, because I was surrounded by great looking women. Rudolph Smiled and said in a quiet and reassuring way, Oh, you took your pants off for a haircut. I admire your individualism but, perhaps you would be more comfortable with them on. Yeah, on would be good, I said. I shot back into the dressing room and felt like I had just cut a sheet splitting fart during a Papal Mass. I was thinking of ways to escape without having to walk into the salon. When suddenly I started laughing. Then I heard the eruption of good natured laughter from the Salon. I emerged from the dressing room to discover that some of life's great moments are the ones we least expect. KaRu has a happy soul. They had taken a hopelessly embarrassing situation and turned it into the best experience I have ever had at a salon. My haircut was fantastic. My shampoo was superb, thanks Nikki. And the KaRu staff and clientele were fun and engaging. Pants or no pants KaRu has earned my thanks, and My Business. Cheers, Peter read more

Adriana R.

11 years ago

I trust Belle whole heatedly with my hair . I've been getting my hair done for 6 years now and Belle is the main reason why I love and embrace change with my hair. I've always been into my plain Jane untouched long black hair, but when I met her I knew that I could trust her to do anything and everything with my hair, and that I would love it. She is so good at what she does! I am able to explain to her to my best ability what it is I want done to my hair and she has always exceeded my expectations. She has the magic touch! She is amazing at cutting hair, she knows her techniques and she applies her self so well to what she does. What I love most about getting my hair done by Belle is that when she cuts my hair I know I'm getting a good quality hair cut. I've been able to go 6 months without a haircut and my hair maintains the beautiful shapes of the hair cut she has given me. She's amazing! She's a spectacular colorist. I always had a hard time steering away form my untouched natural dark hair, until one summer I decided I wanted to brighten it up a bit. Of course I was skeptical at first, not because I doubted her ability, I was nervous about the change. She gave me some options and she made a recommendation based on how afraid I was of the change. That summer she gave me the most gorgeous balayage and from then on I have been going lighter. I'm grateful that she has gotten me out of many comfort zones with my hair. I will for ever be thankful that I have her as my stylist. read more

Sophia L.

8 years ago

Go see Nicole! I'm new to Austin and I haven't had much luck with hair salons here. I researched online and found Karu to be voted one of the best salons in Austin. I booked an appointment for a consultation and met with the owner- the Master. Her price point is a bit higher than what I could afford at the moment and so I mentioned this and she said there's a special going on for the new stylists 20% off. I mentioned my future plans about planning for a baby so my need to go back to my natural color is a high priority for me. The master directed me to go to Nicole and she did an amazing job! After many salons telling me that in order to get back to my natural hair color it was going to be a long process. I felt Nicole did a great job in the first go! I had to lift a very dark brown and go to an ash blonde. I feel like she kept the integrity of my hair and it is extremely close to my natural hair color. When I came home I was worried that my husband would be upset about me coloring my hair because he was unhappy in the past. Not this time! My husband was smiling from ear to ear when I came home and commented on how beautiful I look. Nicole is very easy to talk to and she understands what your needs are. I always felt in the past hair stylists would just do what they want instead of what the client wants, so choosing a hair stylist is scary for me. I am really happy with the results and I will be back to see Nicole. read more

Haley R.

284

8 years ago

Love this salon and absolutely LOVE Nicole! I was contacted a couple weeks ago about being a color model for a new stylist that just moved to Austin from California! Excited for a little something new, I was in contact with Nicole and we had discussed exactly what I was looking for and she was so friendly during our initial conversation! I got to the salon and automatically felt very welcomed and comfortable. Everybody greeted me and offered a water while I was waiting! As soon as Nicole got started on my hair, I immediately felt like we had been friends forever. She's so personable and easy to talk to, and seems so knowledgable about hair (which definitely shows, because she does such a great job) Just the overall atmosphere of this salon is great- great location, friendly staff and a lot of really talented people!! Nicole did a great job on my hair, and got it to a much healthier and natural state that it was in before. I had wanted to gradually continue to go lighter, so I kept in contact with Nicole following my initial service, and went back in to brighten up my hair just a little bit! Again, she was so fun to be around- I literally feel like I get to hang out with a friend for a couple hours, and then leave with insanely cute hair! ;) I have definitely found my new stylist and am excited for future work with Nicole! Will definitely be recommending her to all my friends! read more

Sam T.

231

7 years ago

Tooootally awesome. I'm not a huge fan of Yelp in general, but I took a look at the KaRu website and saw they specialize in color so I made an online appointment. One thing that's important to mention is that my hair is nearly impossible to bleach and/or dye. You'd think black hair would be the hardest, but it turns out my hair has red tones in it that are crazy hard to remove (my girlfriend is also Scottish and she confirmed it's the same for her). Kristina gave me way more time and attention than I expected. She was on a mission to get my hair the way I wanted, and it showed. On top of that, she and everyone else who works there are just awesome to hang out with. I've signed up for monthly touchups now because I was just so impressed they were able to pull this off after my hair fought off 3 rounds of bleach and dye. I got the idea to go with this color from Highly Suspect's music video for My Name Is Human, but I wasn't sure I'd actually be able to get that color in. We used the maximum strength bleach, for the maximum length of time, with the strongest toner. It came out literally exactly what I was looking for. The point is that Kristina is highly adaptable and creative. Looking forward to my next appointment, thanks again ladies! DISCLAIMER: your hair is probably not like mine. Don't go in and ask for maximum bleach, I'm a special case. read more

Ana H.

11 years ago

Katie Austin at Karu Salon is a lifesaver for sure! A few weeks ago, not only did I decide to cut off about 10 inches of my hair, but I was also feeling adventurous and decided to try the ombre style. As my hair is really dark, I knew I would be taking a risk, but I didn't know it would be that bad! The stylist who worked on my hair back in LA clearly had no idea what she was doing because it turned out awful but I didn't have much time to fix it because I had to come back to Austin the next day. I was so embarrassed, my hair was in a ponytail the minute I walked out of that salon. I couldn't live like this! So, naturally I went on the internet to look for someone with plenty of experience in coloring hair--- enter Katie and the. Karu team. I booked an appointment for a consultation and came in a few days later, everyone was so nice. The day of, I was actually quite nervous because I had just had a pretty traumatizing experience and didn't want to be disappointed again. But, OMG! She did an amazing job! No more ugly orange/yellow! My hair looks fabulous now and considering everything it's been through, it feels great! Very soft and I'm getting tons of compliments on my hair now. Thanks Katie and the Karu team! read more

Tyler G.

701

11 years ago

Karu Salon is truly one of a kind. I have been with Kari for 6 years now... She truly has her heart into what she has done with Karu. This is not a salon of random stylist and colorist ...this is a team of people that actually know their shit and care about what they do. What a concept huh? The space is so authentic and warming. I hate sitting still, but when I am at Karu, I am totally happy to be in the space. Kari is just amazing. I guess the biggest flaw is that she is so awesome, I need to really book her a month in advance at the very least. She is so knowledgeable and creative. She protects my blond/fine hair, and still gives me the look I want...everytime. She is consistently trying to learn and study new techniques and I love that about her and the salon. They are always trying to improve their craft. Which I respect. I lived in NYC for a while and went into the sally herschberger salon and spent 350 dollars on hair from an apparent master colorist...it was like nothing was even done to my hair. Kari gives me the change I am looking for every time. I love her and how she makes my hair look and feel. It feels good to get your moneys worth... it is pretty rare these days. read more

Lydia M.

9 years ago

Taking the time to share so much appreciation for having found Karu Salon. I came to this salon after having received a very damaging hair color at another salon. I had no appointment, I explained my situation and that I was to leave out of town next day, really in a tough place. I was welcomed to come in and see what they could do for me on a busy weekend. So very grateful I was placed in the hands of Aili Hudson ! She along with Tina looked over the damage and decided what to do for me right then. Aili so very kind and reasuring went to work and then explained how we could proceed going forward. Aili transformed what was so distressing to me into wonderful ! Most importantly, due to the damage of my hair, we had a plan to help repair my hair while keeping me looking great. This for anyone reading this please appreciate, healthy hair is beautiful hair ! Aili has done an outstanding job with me in this process !!! Forever Grateful. Also to be mentioned here is Chava the salon manager, she is a bright and beautiful soul. She has always made me feel welcome and appreciated as a customer. She and Aili beautiful women ! Truly Happy, Lydia M. read more

Kaitlyn H.

8 years ago

This was a really fantastic salon experience! About a year ago my stylist at a different salon left without warning. I then had 2 really bad haircuts in a row at the previous salon with different stylists. Found out later that I was placed with them because they needed clients not because my needs fit their skill set. It took me sooo long to muster the courage to get another haircut. I did my research and found KaRu. They have a great website but the best part is They post real examples of the stylist's work. When I called for an appointment the receptionist asked a ton of questions about my hair and what I wanted done. I booked a consult first and believe you have to if getting balayage which is a policy I love. That's when I met Kristina! At the consult, she also asked a ton of questions about my hair, it's history and what I was looking for color and cut-wise. Then we scheduled the appointment. My appointment started on time and Kristina did an incredible job with my extremely thick, wavy, course, butchered hair. I love love love my new cut, color, stylist and salon! So very glad I found KaRu and Kristina! read more

Hannah B.

12 years ago

Recently I went to Karu seeking a color consultation because I was considering getting an ombré. I had been to Karu before but not in recent months. I came to yelp to read reviews that were more recent. Reading the reviews, I found that Katie had done several other ombres discussed in the reviews - all absolutely loving their hair. I made an appointment for a consultation with Katie. We talked about a plan. I wanted a more subtle ombré style and she immediately understood and explained the process to me. She communicated back to me exactly what I wanted and found some pictures to showcase what she had in mind. A few days later I had my appointment, she was extremely friendly. She did the color in a timely manner and did an amazing job. It's better than I had ever imagined and i feel amazing about it. The color turned out amazingly well. I've also received so many compliments. Ashley did my hair cut which I love. Ashley was able to immediately understand my needs and created a beautiful haircut. I have definitely found my hair stylist and colorist in Austin and I couldn't be happier. read more

Kristen K.

11 years ago

If you live in austin and need to get highlights, color, whatever that has to do with changing your hair color, you have to go to TINA at KARU SALON. TINA IS THE BEST COLOREST IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. Her resume as a colorist is outstanding including working in new york as a PERSONAL COLORIST FOR CELEBRITIES! This girl knows what she is doing and anyone who needs hair color done knows how important that is. I literally cannot explain how good she is in words. You just need to go to her, at least for a consultation and she blow your mind with her vast knowledge of info. She will get you EXACTLY what you want. Im telling you, Tina is absolutely awesome. Plus, she's the coolest chick in the world, gorgeous on the inside and outside!! Furthermore, I am a platinum blonde. Playboy bunny blonde. People ask me at least once a week if my hair color is natural...THAT IS HOW GOOD TINA IS!! Plus, the salon is gorgeous, they have superb products, Kari the owner is kind and always there working on her clients as well, and they have COFFEE!! You have to go to Karu...NOW! read more

Regina B.

8 years ago

Amazing salon with amazing staff. I have been a client at KaRu for over few years now. I am so glad to find a salon, and hair colorist/expert that I am excited to go to. First time I saw the owner and Master Coloris Kari Leon my hair was in dire need of repair. It was beginning to break off from bleaching it throughout the years. At this point I just wanted my hair to look alive again. Kari has made a huge effort to make things right for my hair. She is the type of professional who not only listens to what a client wants, but she clearly cares a lot about the product that she is producing. On top of being very talented, she's also a really wonderful kind person and just puts you at ease during the whole experience. I really feel that she cares about her clients as well as her team. I have much respect for her and the way she runs her business. I also really appreciate the professionalism and spirit of the entire salon staff, KaRu is a fun, up-beat place, which makes for a totally pleasant experience. Highly recommended! P.S. I LOVE my hair:) read more

Willow D.

11 years ago

Kari, the Founder of KaRu Salon, is truly a gifted artist. She attracted a team of very talented, experienced stylists who's deepest passion is to create beauty for anyone who walks through the door. She and her team stop at nothing - and travel the world to stay abreast of the most current methods in the industry. Their commitment is truly inspiring. From the moment I cross the threshold, to the moment I leave, there is a genuinely warm, attentive level of customer service. As a professional with a creative side, I always appreciate that I can have a style that reflects my values, practical needs, and whole lifestyle. Each of the stylists is able to quickly understand what I want, and deliver results that I'm thrilled by, every time, since the doors opened. Plus, their product lines keep me in great shape for the whole 6 week cycle, and Kari provides me with tips for getting the best out of my style. Classy with an edge, just like me... I LOVE this place. You'd be silly not to come here. read more

Cindie L.

14 years ago

I visited Karu Salon for the first time and I was delighted with the atmosphere. It was extremely classy but not pretentious. I felt instantly at home and the moment I walked in I was greeted with smiles. You can tell the people who work here genuinely enjoy what they do. I had a color issue with a former colorist and found Tina through the reviews. I figured Id drive all the way in from Smithville (hope floats) Texas and see if she could help me out. I was so pleasantly surprised at this very precious person . She saw my dilemma, understood I was financially challenged due to a wedding coming up and helped me even out my hair to where Im very pleased with it for a reasonable amount. We discussed how to manage my hair myself so I could space out trips to come in. So Id definitely say ask for Tina, She has a great flair for style and what looks good on a lady and she can help you pull off what your wanting. Just a fabulous experience..I love all the people here! read more

America R.

9 years ago

I have been to Karu Salon twice and every time I go, its the best hair color anyone could ever have. I always sign up with the owner of the business, Kari :) I have a LOT of very dark brown hair. It is very thick, curly, and longgg. But somehow, Kari found a way to take me to a very beautiful blonde in only one session (~5 hours). It's a little warm and one more session would lighten up a little more, but I still can't believe she managed what she did. That's not even what really shocked me - my hair is still SOO healthy. I was so ready for my hair to be burnt and broken, like most people who bleach dark hair deal with. But alas, I was proven wrong :D It's a little expensive, but honestly, so worth it! Because you are dealing with the best colorists and the best products. I will never go to another salon because I trust Kari sooo much! She is truly the best out there. Every time I leave, my hair is complimented to no end :) read more

Judie J.

10 years ago

Even before I walked through the doors at Karu Salon, I was impressed. From setting up the appointment, to the salon's follow-up and reminder, it was professional, pleasant and efficient. I have challenging hair and was a little worried about a new hairdresser. My hair is curly, frizzy, wavy . . . all in the same strand! I needed a haircut and some kind of conditioning treatment. I was met at the door, asked if I wanted something to drink and introduced to Taylor. She was amazing. Seriously, in the first few minutes, after asking exactly the right questions, she knew exactly what was needed. I felt secure in her confidence and "read" of my hair. We began and the time flew by. Taylor, quite simply, gave me the best haircut of my life. And, when she shampooed, her strong and magic fingers were like medicine for the soul. And, she's a blast to hang with. DON'T THINK. JUST GO!!! read more

A D.

10 years ago

Karu is amazing! For all those women who cover,/hijabi's this is the place in Austin to come! I am new to Austin, and have been with the same hair stylist for 10 years, so was desperately trying to look for a new place that would feel just as great as home in Austin. After reading the reviews, and with advice from my sister, I crossed my fingers, called/emailed in and was able to make an appointment. Such wonderful hospitality, and kindness! I was able to come in before store timings, and Taylor made the extra effort to come to cut my hair. I was blown away and am so happy with my new hair cut, absolutely love Taylor's work, she really knows what she is doing! This is definitely my new favorite place! I would recommend this to everyone! So much knowledge about hair products, I walked away with some amazing shampoo, and great hair products as well. Thank you Karu for being the best! :) read more

Chris S.

16 years ago

KaRu Salon really is as good as it gets. In the past, Rudolph and Kari have helped me with styles for costuming and taught me tricky ways to achieve a great look, but today was my first time actually getting my hair cut with them (I have super long hair and haven't been in for maintenance in quite a while). The experience was more than i hoped for and I went in thinking I already knew them pretty well! Customer Service is the name of the game and KaRu will make you feel right at home. Anybody out there who makes their living providing a service to others knows that when you combine love for your trade, spirit, enthusiasm, approachability and most importantly, raw talent, to your business and lifestyle, great things are in store. KaRu Salons has earned my respect, love and complete loyalty. My hair looks great, and I walked out feeling like a million bucks! Need I say more? read more

Karen K.

10 years ago

After waiting entirely too long, plagued by fear and indecision, I finally bit the bullet and made an appointment at KaRu Salon. This choice was based on a lot of research and I am so excited to have found my place! I went in for highlights and a haircut, but it was more than that - a true consultation with Kari (the salon proprietor) who was so warm and lovely, listening to me talk about what I wanted to do with my badly managed color, not chastising me for using box color during my indecisive period, showing me examples of what she thought would work well for me, and giving me an amazing color re-work that won't be super high maintenance. Then, Dionne worked her magic on the shapeless mop and, again, gave me exactly what I asked for - layers, movement and volume. I feel so fabulous and could not be happier with KaRu Salon with its talented and lovely team. read more

Day B.

196

9 years ago

I recently had hair extensions put in by Tina Spears and I can't even express with words how happy I am with the service and results I received from her. I've never felt more beautiful in my life. Tina is such an educated hair dresser and is always so professional, she knew exactly what she was doing every step of the way. Ever since I saw her last I've been receiving compliments on my hair non stop and nobody has any idea they're extensions. She matched the hair perfectly and the quality of the hair isn't comparable to anything I've ever had in the past and I've used extensions many times in my life. I sleep and shower with them and wake up feeling amazing. The feeling that this service has given me in my day to day life is one that is priceless and I won't ever let anyone other than Tina Spears touch my hair again. read more

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