Amazing - well worth every penny. For a 50+ woman who is starting to see hair loss, this is a required maintenance to avoid serious hair loss. You come out feeling like a movie star. read more

Amazing Experience! I received The scalp spa treatment called Be Balance from Sharla yesterday and it was the best experience I have ever had. The ambiance and positive energy that you feel as soon as you walk into the salon is so inviting. Sharla guided me through my Reiki Healing journey that made me feel Renewed and Rejuvenated. read more

Sharla is a very talented stylist. Her haircuts are excellent. She has lots of experience and it shows. She is also an amazing colorist. She does excellent highlights. I searched many years to find somebody as competent as Sharla. I feel absolutely relaxed and calm when I'm here. I can't say enough good things about this Salon! read more

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Had an excellent experience, completely above & beyond from any hair salon I've gone. This salon stands out from any other, having a complete reiki and energetic experience. I sorely needed me time and was so depleted from a series of personal events. I feel my stylist picked up on it because she provided a therapeutic scalp massage & fell into a deeeeep sleep on the chair during the cut. I'm in love with the attention to detail, from the high quality herbal teas to the meditation corner to affirmation cards & crystal to pick from to set intentions on what to focus on, with a metaphor of letting go with the hair cut. They even recycle all the hair to donate for cause and my cut came out super cute. 15/10 appreciated the energetic space & outpour of customized care towards their clients! Thank you SO much read more

They're very nice but the haircut was just ok and the prices can be more transparent in regard to long versus short hair, meaning the price is for what your hair it currently not what you want. read more

I would highly recommend Shear Karma to anyone who wants a great haircut and a truly unique, relaxing experience. April gave me an awesome relaxing scalp massage as well. read more

5*'s are not enough! I loved my Hair Color Service with Sharla today! and really appreciated how generously she shared her recommendations for future hair cut suggestions, styling tips and tricks, and product recommendations. Beyond the excellence of my hair service, I soooo enjoyed the 'included Holistic extras' of my salon experience. It truly was a 'Mind, Body, & Soul' experience, that I promise, won't disappoint!! read more

Wonderful friendly, calming, fun experience and excellent hair cut. April took the time to give a wonderful relaxing out of this world scalp massage with shampoo. read more

Everything was amazing!! The cut is expertly done.I love it. I am excited to go back again.

I've never had a salon that I've truly enjoyed until now. I went in for a haircut and decided to get the scalp treatment. I loved the massage and how soft my hair felt after. It was such a relaxing experience and would recommend to all!! :) read more

Next level! Going to Shear Karma is an experience, not just an appointment. April took such great care of me, I felt transformed when I left. Positive affirmation cards and a cup of delicious tea set the tone. She gave me the MOST AMAZING neck and scalp massage during the shampoo, and then a great haircut. To top it all off, this shop is committed to organic, natural products, recycling their plastic waste, reducing their impact on our precious planet, and shifting our collective energy. Sharla and April are setting the new standard for beauty (salons), helping to transform their clients outside AND inside. I've found my forever salon! read more

Sharla did a beautiful job highlighting my dark hair, she listened attentively to what I desired, and made it possible. It is a wonderful and relaxing experience that I high recommend. read more

Loved my hair! She did an amazing job training from blonde to red head! It was such a calming space. read more

You know those magical hairstylists who just snip snip and suddenly your hair looks awesome? Yah this is THAT place. Can't speak highly enough about Sharla she is fantastic and also super personable. I go to her for cut and color regularly. This is not a fake review as you can see from my profile. Wish I had some before and afters that were better but this was the closest I could do! Will try next time :). read more

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I have been here twice and I'm about to make my third appointment. Sharla is amazing. The first time I went was because of a Groupon and she did exactly what I asked. I have dark hair and was trying to go blonde to be able to color it but after 3 sessions with my last stylist It wasn't what I wanted so I asked Sharla to make it all dark. She did an amazing job of cutting my hair and coloring it so I can get it healthy. The second time I can in she covered my grays and added red to my hair. I showed her a picture and she nailed it! She is the only stylist that I have been to that when I left I was happy because she was able to get my hair the same color as the picture. Her prices are very reasonable and I love that appointments can be scheduled online. read more

I had a dilemma with some gum in my hair and I cut it out myself :/ Fortunately, I was able to schedule an appointment with Sharla. She is not only a delight but also very talented. I love the "karmic rituals". Normally I do not like massages or being touched but she is magical. And a genius! My hair is short now but the transformation was radical. I walked out of the salon feeling confident, beautiful and rejuvenated!! You can trust Sharla and you will love her work. Thank you, Sharla and Shear Karma!! read more

Sharla really listened to what I wanted and delivered a great haircut. The salon is cozy and peaceful. I had a great experience!

I came across this salon to get my hair done for my birthday and I was having a good experience with the people and vibe but, the hair was a whole different experience. I showed a picture of what I wanted which was a red hair color with hit of purple. They then had put just purple in my hair and didn't cover my roots at all. I payed a lot of money thinking I was gonna get that color. I did leave saying I loved it but, went home and hated and cried because it was nothing close to what I wanted. I was supposed to go back but I don't want to risk it anymore. So that being said they are not to good at color in my opinion and a lil expensive for not giving me what I wanted. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Shear Karma. Sharla is so sweet and very professional. She did an excellent job to suggest hair color that will compliment my skin tone. I loved how she took her time to cut and style my hair with different techniques. Also, I felt very relaxed after getting a complimentary Karmic ritual. I'll highly recommend Shear Karma. read more

Met Sharla for the first time today. She listened to what I wanted and did an absolutely perfect cut. Sharla, I will be back! read more

Shear Karma - I love my cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I was on the hunt for a new hair stylist after mine moved out of state. I tried another place 1st that didn't work out for me and so I went back on yelp and saw this place that does hair and energy work. I took my daughter in first and she did an amazing job on her hair and spent so much time with us. My daughter left feeling so good inside and out. Then I came back for my hair and my older daughters hair and both of us love our hair and how she really spends time on the energy healing of your appt as well. So glad we found her and we are all looking forward to our next hair appt! Thank you! read more

Met with April tonight after waking up this morning deciding I wanted to cut my hair off. I've had long hair my entire adult life. But I went in, showed her a few pictures of this short, choppy, lob cut that I really liked and she did it perfectly. It was a lovely salon and a pleasure meeting her. Highly recommend! read more

Had a terrible experience here, will never return. Used one of those Groupon deals, probably where I went wrong. Like they say you pay for what you get. Suggest you steer clear and don't fall for the reviews, they must be written by friends or be fake. read more

Sharla, owner and beautician at Shear Karma is by far, one of a kind. She has a deep and genuine concern for her clients' hair condition and state of their karma. She does an amazing job addressing both aspects. Her clients enjoy rich rituals and outcomes . Thank you Sharla read more

I had an amazing visit at Shear Karma Salon yesterday! Sharla is so talented and like always, she makes my hair look and feel beautiful! When you visit her salon you will experience a ritual of essential oil aromatherapy and reiki healing while you get your hair done, what a treat! The energy here is very calm and relaxing! I am looking forward to my next visit, and I highly recommend booking an appointment with Sharla at Shear Karma! read more

So excited for my appointment! Pics on the web look good and I am seeing the owner. Good Vibes!!

Had an incredible experience at Shear Karma. The haircut was absolutely top notch. It included a shampoo and it was not rushed. A truly top of the line haircut. I also experienced the spiritual features of the offering, which included a spiritual "clearing", "sourced messaging communication", "stone healing" and spiritual card readings. Sharla is so genuine and masterful at her craft. I left feeling like a million bucks! Highly recommend! read more

AMAZING!! first timer here and i will be becoming a regular. April did such an amazing job on my hair making it the exact sun kissed look i wanted. read more

During the pandemic, I let my hair grow. I transferred from having my hair dyed with conventional dye to using henna. If you've never used henna, it's a time-consuming experience: at least 8-10 hours to "cure" once mixed; depending on your hair length, at least another hour to apply; then it sits under layers of plastic wrap and a shower cap for at least 4 hours. It's messy and smells weird, prompting adding essential oils to the mix. It is not recommended to go back to conventional dye while henna is still present on hair. After several months of my roots growing out, I started looking for someone who knew about henna and could help me with going back to conventional dye. I looked at so many websites, but Shear Karma stood out from the rest. Sharla Fagan's philosophy mirrored my own: "A green salon with a holistic approach to beauty and balance." She's takes time with her customers, getting to know them, what they are aiming for, and carrying out their requests. She did wonders on my waist-length hair, and I felt great afterward, not only by my newly colored hair but by the atmosphere and care taken with me. The products used are amazing. My roots, as they grow out, are not nearly as startling as with other dyes and henna. They look more natural, and my hair doesn't fade nearly as quickly. I highly recommend Sharla and Shear Karma! read more

I don't even know where to begin in praising this place. I had my first-ever visit with Sharla, and upon entering this small, quaint, comfortable salon, she immediately made me feel calm, comfortable, and welcome. She took her time to explain the benefits of her salon, which includes being green, to the point that your hair is donated to help with oil spills in the oceans and rivers. Sharla took the time to understand my hair vision and gave kind, professional input in making my style come to life. Her calming presence was carried throughout my visit, and I left her chair with one of the best haircuts I've had in years. I truly felt like a rejuvenated person. After a couple of days of playing with my new style, I decided I wanted to just go a touch shorter and she accommodated my request without hesitation and got me in almost immediately. This doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of how happy I am with Sharla and her salon. She has a client for life, and I can't recommend Shear Karma enough. read more

I found this salon through coupon first and I called and made an appointment. She is very flexible with her appointments and I liked that a lot! In addition, she listens and give you great feedback to your wishes. After my balayage it came out a bit darker than we spoke about. I called her and she immediately offered to fix it. In the end, she took her time and really tried her best to fulfill my wishes with no extra costs! She is charming, lovely and just a honest and kind person! It was easy to talk to her and she made me feel comfortable. My end result was amazing! My hair came out great and made me feel pretty. She does a fantastic job and makes sure her customers are happy too. In addition, she doesn't up-sell you or tries to get every cent out of you with extra charges - she is reasonable and professional!! read more

Wonderful salon! After not having my hair done for quite some time, I decided it was an "emergency" and was able to book an apt for the next day. My hair was cut and colored by April, and she was incredible! I loved the entire experience, which started with herbal tea and led to energy work and cleansing. It was a relaxing, much needed afternoon and I can't wait to go back! read more

I found this salon via Groupon and it was super easy to book an appointment online. I'd been cutting and coloring my own hair for a while because I hadn't been thrilled with my last couple salon experiences but decided to give this one a shot. Sharla did an amazing job and was very friendly. The ambiance inside was also nice and relaxing. In the past, my blonde had ended up too warm and brassy but she listened to my concerns and the color turned out perfect. I'm thrilled to have found someone I can trust and also love that the products she used were all natural. She even was so sweet as to give me a couple product samples to try at home because I'd been debating about getting the shampoo and deep conditioner. Thank you! read more

Best Haircut yet! Place is awesome people are are very nice and the store has good vibes! I have been to a lot of hair stylists and Sharla really took her time and did quality work used a razor to trim the sides and did my hair just like the picture I showed her!(pic was of me) My hair cut looks fresh and she is a very nice and genuine person! I will be going back for my next trim and cut! read more

Shear Karma - Just left and loving my hair style/cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Shear Karma was an absolutely amazing experience from scheduling, to ambiance, to leaving feeling the most confident with my new hair. Sharla was so helpful in scheduling a time to accommodate my mom and I getting in for am appointment at the same time. My mom had a scalp and deep conditioning treatment followed by a cut with April, and I booked overall color, face framing bayalage highlights, and a cut. Both ladies took great care of us, but Sharla is , by far, the best stylist I've ever encountered. She was reassuring, listened and heard all of my concerns, and her calm, confident, and organized energy radiated, which is exactly what I needed going into a salon for the first time in years. I highly recommend Shear Karma for any of your hair revival needs. read more

Sharla is a great stylist and provides a very personalized experience. She combines a very professional business with her friendly, nurturing personality. Love her! read more

I found this place through Groupon and it was a great deal with a cut and spilt end treatment. Sharla was awesome! She is very knowledgeable with hair product and salon experience. She was very pleasant to talk to and I really enjoyed how intimate her place was. There are only two chairs and its super small but it was perfect. She is a hard worker and my hair felt amazing after the cut and treatment! Her place is in a big building that houses other salons too, so don't get confused - she is in there! Her daughter is very sweet too and helped her with the cleaning and managing of the building which I thought was very cool! I would recommend Sharla to anyone! read more

Sharla was very warm and welcoming. There was a scheduling conflict with my original appointment, but in the end it worked out well for both of us. Sharla specializes in curly hair which is exactly what I needed! Her little suite is decorated super cute and was very clean. Will definitely be coming back! read more

April was awesome!!! Good conversation and understandable! Will post pics of hair soon!!

Sharla is a warm & welcoming hair stylist that delivers exactly what you are dreaming of doing to your hair. She's easy to talk to, a fantastic listener, creative, visual, honest, & has strong technical skills and industry know-how. It was a delight getting to meet her & being able to leave feeling confident & lighter. (I have way too much hair... bless those shears!:-) ) I would definately recommend her to anyone needing a hair stylist. I found out she will also travel (for a fee ofcourse!) Which will be very helpful for tight situations when I can't get to the Oside/Carlsbad area. Thank you again Sharla! read more