Tamara is an expert in color and is SO good with her clients. I have been a long time client and she Always knows what is best for me. She is my hair doctor...my Hairapist!! Go to her. You will have the best experience!!! read more

I just transitioned to my natural color (silver sista) and went from long hair to a sassy short haircut. Tamara nailed the haircut. I receive so many compliments, it's easy to style and this cut gives me an opportunity to grow it out if I so choose. Tamara has cut and colored (years prior )my hair numerous times and every single time I leave thrilled. She's the best!!!!!!!!! Highly recommend this hair goddess. I love the salon vibes too! read more

I had an the most incredible experience with this gifted hair stylist and colorist. She set aside a huge block of time for me and really worked with what I wanted by way of photos and description and her advice. I walked out with the best hairdo I've ever had. I'm beyond satisfied! read more

Tamara McDonald - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Testimonial Tamara is attentive,sensitive,and patient. She has always valued my personal visions for my hair and made them a reality. I've never left disappointed and I receive compliments on my hair from others seeking the same quality care. Save yourself time and frustration come see Tamara and get the full service experience! read more

Tamara McDonald - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tamara is AMAZING. She knows exactly what to do with my thick fine hair. I went to her on a whim, desperate for someone to fix my hair from the last lady I went to and she made me feel instantly comfortable in her chair and evened out my previous haircut and color. I am now one of her regulars and get excited when I get to spend the day in the salon with her fixing up my hair. The day of my family pictures I made an app and she styled it perfectly and the color was exactly what I wanted. 10000/10 recommend seeing Tamara!! read more

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Kiki has been styling and coloring my hair for years and she never steers me in the wrong direction. This time she blended my natural color with titanium for a new twist. Her studio is always clean, friendly and playing good music along with Kiki's upbeat personality. I will be with her for many years to come. It's a relationship! read more

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Cute and cozy salon. Tamara is your girl! She has all the tricks to fix a disaster done by someone else and not fry your hair. Hair is an art, and she's definitely the artist! read more

Tamara McDonald - After. Nice and blonde. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Best Hair Stylist ever! She is a color artist. I have very thick and stubborn hair. She knows just how to work with it to tame it. Thanks Tamara for all you do! read more

Tamara McDonald - Beautiful and magical! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love the atmosphere at Kiki's everyone is so friendly! Sara is the color expert, you would never know I wasn't a natural blonde! Shhhhh. It's a secret! Seriously she does amazing color, the salon is located upstairs, and Sara has a private room. She also is an expert with hair a extensions, tempting!!!! She will give you that personal touch That is lacking with so many stylist! Thanks Sara!! read more

Tamara McDonald - Sara's Studio - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Aisha is my favorite person to do my hair. She is extremely talented and provides me with amazing haircuts, and color. An advantage she has compared to many hairstylist she can work on all types of hair textures. Which is truly a rarity , I know I am in good hands with Aisha. I recommend her to anyone that wants beautiful hair. She can do any thing from lace wigs, extensions, straight perms, relaxers, haircuts, color, ext. Myself being Puerto Rican with a head of curls I can't just go to anyone. I need someone that understands my hair texture. This is the go to person especially for biracial hair, or any hair texture. I give my highest recommendation to Aisha. read more

Tamara is a rockstar with color! She camouflaged my gray nicely! And she's a master with the scissors too! read more

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Cute little hair salon slightly hard to find because there is no sign in the front of the business viewable from the street. However there is a sign above the door right in the parking lot. The salon has an esthetician who has her own spa room. While in the area visiting friends I pre-booked with my friend for a facial. The esthetician Candy was amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable, current on the latest technology and treatments. I normally see a gal back home but we made it a girl day while I was visiting and came to see Candy of Skincare by Candy or "Skin Specialist". She offers 25% off any service for all new clients. Read the review I wrote for her. She's awesome. http://www.yelp.com/biz/skin-specialist-carlsbad#hrid:AJextfKJXvMuUVhBCK18oA/src:self Though I didn't get my hair done in the salon I did peruse around and chatted with the owner for a minute. The salon is extremely boutiquey small and not insane. Best part was when I was told that one of the stylist here uses Davines haircare products! Davines is a beautiful line! One that is environmentally friendly with quality products for both all hair and scalp conditions as well a great styling line... Peek a little into how amazing Davines is!! http://davines.com/ http://networkedblogs.com/ghZNc read more

My experience with Tamara was AMAZING! I asked her to choose a hair style for me that would suit my hair texture and my facial features AND something NOT high maintenance!! She. Nailed. It!!! I LOVE my new style! It's not only easy but it's versatile too...BONUS!! Tamara is not only an artistic genius with scissors, she's very professional. And her customer service is top notch!! Come see for yourself. You'll be glad you did!! read more

Tamara has been "lowering my ears" for years and is a pleasure to visit each month! She's always very pleasant, attentive, and detail oriented...she takes great pride in her craft and always cuts my hairs just as I ask or she suggests. I would recommend her to style anyone's hairs as I know she will do a fantastic job. Tamara is awesome as a stylist and equal as a person! read more

Tamara is such a sweetheart!! She stayed late for me on a Friday evening after work. She patiently listened to my request (for dark blonde highlights) and even asked me to look up a picture of what I wanted to make sure she gets it right. After showing her the picture, she did two toned highlights instead of one highlight to add dimension. Overall, I'm pleased with the results and her excellent service. read more

Tamara McDonald - Me on the left. Tamara did a good job matching my hair color to the photo on the right. :) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tamara has been doing my hair for close to 20 years. She is always able to provide any service I ask for. She is a color master and works wonders with blonde hair. She is continually educating herself so she is able to perform any haircut and is always up on the latest trends. She changed my life when she suggested I try the Keratin Smoothing System I was spending 30 minutes drying and flat ironing my hair and that was cut to 10 minutes after the Keratin process. I always get complimented on my hair and I always recommend Tamara. read more

Tamara is really amazing with all types of hair. I decided to see her after my daughter got her hair cut from Tamara. My daughter has super thick hair that can be very unruly. Tamara was a miracle worker and created layers that are perfect. The style and cut are the best I've seen on my daughter for years. My hair on the other hand is fine and straight. It was all one length and looked flat. I went to Tamara hoping she could put some life and style into it. She did that and more. I came away feeling like a new person. It's easy to sit in Tamara's chair :) I highly recommend her. read more

Tamara is an artist extraordinaire. The same style that I enjoy in my hair cuts can be seen in all her art work. Whether her jewelry or beautiful oil paintings - which I have two in my home. My husband and I enjoy looking as them every day, and he enjoys looking at my hair cut. It's easy for me to style and maintain myself. Thank you Tamara. read more

I've been going to Sara for years! She is the only person I trust to color and cut my hair!

This review is not for the salon itself but for the woman that tried to sell me the "90% off for locals promotion for $40" at the Forum in Carlsbad. Because I have never seen the salon, work, or done any research, I do not feel comfortable buying services from this salon right now, simple as that. I told her I would think about it and she rudely inquired, "what, do you think I'm creepy?!" along with other snotty remarks. Just because I want to be an educated consumer doesn't mean you should be rude to a potential client. I worked in sales and rejection should be a way to learn not an opportunity to be rude. I would never come here based on that experience alone. read more

I've had my hair cut here by Renee three times now and had a great cut every single time. She's super friendly, sociable, on-time-every-time, works hard, and loves to share her tips and tricks for curly-girls. Between her and the way she's taught me to use the Deva curl products, my hair has NEVER looked or behaved better. The compliments still surprise me! read more

My daughter and I just had our hair colored and cut by Malia, we walked out feeling newly transformed!!! My daughter is so hard to please when it comes to color and she is amazed at the job Malia did! We are so excited to have someone we can honestly trust with our cuts and colors. I have been to 3 other stylists for a fun, cute short haircut and not one was I satisfied with until Today, Malia gave me the style and cut I have wanted for so long! The shop is darling and Kiki,the owner, is amazingly sweet! I must give a shout out to their "all natural" hair products by NEUMA,, simply the best and smells like heaven! We cant Thank-You enough Malia and we see you in a few months!!!! We obviously Highly recommend Kikis !! Denise and Samantha read more

The salon is so cute! My mom goes to Tamara every month and her hair is always looking great! Everyone is so nice and accomadating! The salon is clean and modern! We love it there and will definitely continue coming! read more

Tamara is THE All Star!! - For many years now she's been here for me with always the latest knowledge and tools of her trade, ensuring I always feel great and beautiful when I leave. She is a very professional, caring and all around wonderful person and expert in cut AND color! read more

I love Casey- she is always accomodating on booking my appointments. She has great attention to detail and I love the way she does my color and cut. The salon is darling, very clean and the stylists are friendly. I have had Sara do my hair when Casey was out and she did a great job also. read more

Tamara is incredible! She has been doing my family's hair for years! She is superb with color and cutting. When Tamara cuts your hair, you don't have to worry about styling and upkeep because the cut does all of the work for you! No one, and I mean no one, has EVER been able to get my husband's hair right except for Tamara. She is superb with customer service and always goes the extra mile. In addition to being extremely skilled, she is kind and fun. I highly recommend Tamara! read more

I love this place! Talented stylists, cute salon and a very welcoming atmosphere.