I've been putting off a haircut for the longest time. My usual salon was around Clairemont for a few years because of working in-office. I WFH now and was anxious on finding a more local salon. I called around a few shops for walk-in availability and was taken in over the Labor Day Weekend. I expected a bit of a wait since I didn't have an appt. Fortunately, they weren't too busy. It's a private/cozy shop. Parking lot is small, but I feel if you go early enough it shouldn't be an issue. There's curbside parking too. Shampoo and hair cut was great, quick and efficient for the length cut. I showed Carmen some reference photos off Pinterest and I loved the length, layers and overall freshness and weight off my head. She's great to talk with as well, probably about almost anything imo. I think I found my go-to salon now~ Thank you~ read more

Omg Carmen and Ruben are the best , my color came out perfect, I'm so happy to have a salon in Imperial Beach that knows their stuff !! Thank you read more

The Appt., Carmen, friendly and happy to listen and please her new client. A clean and quiet salon in Imperial Beach. read more

Studio C Salon - My first appt. with Carmen. Her prices are half the price of the salon at the hitel where i was staying. - Hair Salons Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I had not been to a salon in over 6 years and decided to try my luck with Carmen (salon owner) she did my highlights and cut and I loved it read more

Studio C Salon - Love my color and cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Carmen is a fantastic hair stylist and does a fabulous job. If I could give her a 10 star rating I would. I highly recommend Studio C Salon if you want highlights, haircuts or any other services. Carmen did my highlights and my hair has 0 damage. I will be going back from now on. Thank you Studo C salon read more

This place is amazing! Jazmine was amazing. Very personal and does what you ask I highly recommend her. I have fine short hair she did the best extensions. I'll for sure be back read more

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I researched and found this salon and was hopefully with everyone's praise. Unfortunately the lady who everyone loves isn't who cut my hair. It was a male and I didn't see a license for him (maybe it just wasn't posted) I asked for face framing and medium layers. After losing my hair to cancer, cutting my hair is something I try not to do often. Ended up paying $60 in total since I tipped and I'm just heartbroken. read more

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I've been bringing my daughter here for about 3 years now and today I went to do something for myself and I absolutely loved it! Carmen is amazing and she will continue to be my hairdresser read more

Studio C Salon - This is my after I'm not very photogenic but honestly this pic does her work no justice ! My husband and I loved it! - Hair Salons Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Carmen was excellent in high lighting my hair fabulous layered hair cut, I highly recommend

Highly recommended they are awesome at their craft! Lash lift is awesome, I've also had the hybrid extensions. Carmen did a great job! Ladies, If you want someone who cares about their work you need to schedule ASAP! The lash kit was affordable and provides all the tools you need to keep your eyelashes in great condition. Follow her story on IG: _blissful.skin for reminders and daily beauty videos to help your eyelashes stay healthy. As for hair, we all are careful with how we treat our hair. This stylist will cut, color, tone, shampoo -the works! Take her up on recommendations for shampoo and conditioners, they have given me such amazing results. Thanks to her I am a huge olaplex fan. She makes it a convenient purchase when she has everything you need, I am glad that she cares about results. Find Carmen @_StudioCSalon read more

Studio C Salon - Lash lift is still going strong and the serum is working wonderfully! - Hair Salons Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I wanted to get some new hair highlights and I called many places, but they were not able to accommodate my schedule. So when I called Studio C Salon, She was able to get me a appointment the same day. Studio "C" which stands for Carmen who is the owner did my hair. She was so professional. I told her what I had in mind but she suggested another option that would benefit not only my hair but my wallet as well. I really enjoyed her company. She is so personable. She's a gem. I walked in with multi colored hair with orange highlights and I walked out like a supermodel. Thank You Carmen. read more

I've been in search for a great place that will cut my hair and get some highlights. I have not had much luck at barber type shops and was lucky enough last year to find a place that did me very well, but I'm no longer working in that area and work near home now. I figured I would try my luck locally and gave Carmen a call at Studio C (which has the look and feel of a woman's salon) in Imperial Beach (I saw some amazing reviews and was hoping to get Carmen). She answered the phone and I kind of told her what I wanted and asked about the prices. Everything she told me sounded really good. I made a a quick appointment and she took me in same day. I arrived (noticed I'm the only guy lol) and met with Carmen. She made me feel comfortable and welcome. She sat me down, I told her what I wanted, but I really relied on her expertise to make me all guapo for my age. I let her do her work on me and I have to say that I was happy with everything that she did. From color to the cut. I don't know how to express this but I've never been this happy about my haircut and what's even better is that I'm happier every day about my haircut. This is now my go to place and I highly recommend Carmen. read more

Omg I cannot believe its been a year of getting my nails done by Karina. I went from acrylics to gel X and it was the best decision, my nails have lasted up to 5-6 weeks. Amazing service. Great color and add-on variety. Hit her up, you won't regret it! read more

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My hair was a mess before Jazmin worked her magic. She gave me a style that was low maintenance and fitting for my needs. I especially appreciate that she shares so many tips on how to better care for my hair. I will be coming back for her expertise. read more

Carmen is THE BEST. I'm not always the best at describing what I want, but Carmen is just so good at what she does she's able to give me just what I want. I'm so happy to have such an awesome stylist in IB. read more

Carmen is hands down the best hair stylist in imperial beach! She makes you feel welcome, is knowledgeable in what would compliment you the best and is very tedious when it comes to her skills. 10/10 outstanding local hair salon. :) read more

Where to begin... Carmen (hairstylist) is simply the BEST! Super trustworthy, amazing customer service and she always exceeds expectations. As an example, last week I called last minute because I had an important event and she opened the salon just so I could get my haircut the way I liked. She's the best!!!! read more

i wanted to try out a new nail place after work and i found this place on google with 5 stars. I go in and i'm sitting in the lobby for 40 minutes nobody checking on me at all. I finally take a look on instagram and it wasn't clear on google that it was an appointment only business and it's under a different name in person just saying if you want more clients please have the correct information online:) or at least have somebody at the front desk in case someone new walks in. read more

Scheduled an appointment with Carmen because of all the great reviews but when I got there I was sat with another stylist instead. That was months ago and I am still struggling with the damage. My hair is gummy and stretches/falls off even just with brushing when it's dry. I've gotten highlights for years and have never experienced much damage at all, let alone this. I literally cry almost every week because my hair is in ruins. read more

I can no longer color my own hair, so I found Studio C on Yelp. I made an appointment because of the great reviews of Carmen's hair colorist expertise. Carmen talked me into highlights to cover and blend my gray, blonde red and brown year-long grow out. I usually used a color all over box dye. I'd never done highlights before, but she assured me it would be terrific. It WAS!! I've never been this satisfied with my hair color. Thank you soooo much, Carmen. Except for one small red patch, in the back and underneath, I am almost 100% thrilled. I'll be back again!!! read more

I just left. In the past 4 mos I have lost 75% of my hair to cancer treatments. She was not only amazing but I feel like she gave me my confidence back. Looking forward to going back when it gets longer... read more

I got my hair done and it took 4 hours and the girl was nice she look at my picture a couple times. She didn't know good English... I couldn't really see the back of my hair it was dark and I worked at midnight didn't nap so I could get my hair done.. I was so tired when I let there. I was happy with the Front of my hair but when I got home and play with it The hair in the back was so uneven and the color was not right it's fantasy color when my hair was dry.. wasn't nothing I wanted and the response from the owner was so unprofessional I wouldn't recommend this place and I would never go again.. this is a copy of what she said. "Hi this is Carmen from a studio C salon I'm just returning your phone call unfortunately we don't have refound's I checked my come up and she walk away happy she's safe she likes it so I'm sorry and there's nothing I can do for you we can fix her hair but like you said she already fixed it so I don't have nothing to do with her sorry have a good day..." maybe if she said it a Little more professional I would let this go but to say she's done with me was very unprofessional yes I would not of wrote this review read more

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I went in not knowing exactly what I wanted but Carmen knew exactly how to help me. She's really the best. I ended up getting partial highlights and a haircut and she knew exactly how to cut my hair. I put my trust in her and didn't regret it one bit. Beautiful layers and she kept my length! Everywhere else Ive gone they would cut sooo much off, but Carmen was the first in a long time to actually listen. She's funny, kind, and truly genuine. She cares, and you can tell she loves doing what she does. I finally found a place I will return to, I will definitely be back. read more

I will never go anywhere else!! Carmen is so attentive, did exactly what I asked and my hair has never looked better. She deserves 5 stars and more! Thank you for making me feel beautiful Carmen! read more

Carmen is amazing! I got my hair bleached and made a poor judgment to leave my dark roots. I called and asked for a touch up on my roots, she kindly opened her doors after she just closed. Great atmosphere and great people. read more

I've been getting gel X nails for about a year now and I am obsessed with them! Karina has so much patience with me, especially since I am so indecisive!! She also makes my vision come true every time! She is so sweet & kind, I honestly enjoy getting my nails done with her read more