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    Carve Beauty Bar

    4.0 (30 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Haircut

    Waxing

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    Layers and some curls!
    Heather R.

    I just moved to the area and this place was recommended to me by a friend so I wanted to check it out. I saw Sarah and she was super friendly and professional and made sure to get a really clear sense of what I was looking for before we got started. I appreciated that she was down to earth and our conversation was light and easy. My hair turned out great and was super affordable, $33 before tip! I've definitely found my local spot!

    My 180$ balyage
    Kimberly O.

    I really wanted to love this place because the salon is very well appointed, love the decor, love the beverages and loved my stylist but didn't love the hair. My stylist was super nice but between being juggled with 2 other clients over 4 hours... yep 4 hours for balyage. I was not impressed I even went back two days later to get my hair fixed. I'm not sure if it's lack of training or the fact she was trying to push so many clients through but I left with more of a dramatic ombré ish effect way too blonde and now my hair is like straw. I have worn my hair up since the appt. and actually someone commented with a .. ohhh u ended doing your hair yourself?...I should have stuck with the lift...

    New due complements of Tina at Carve. As expected love love love. I took it with the mirror behind me so you can see front and back
    Maura O.

    Going to carve is more than just stopping in for a haircut. It is an experience that can involve a few of the girls, that work there. They all seem genuinely interested in how ones hair is progressing during the process. They are all really qualified but you can get different stylist depending on the degree of their experience. Prices are also commensurate w/ experience, ie.; A master stylist would cost more than a stylist with a different title. So for people like me, on a budget , this works. I just got off the phone with Courtney. She is a sweetheart and will work with you in designing the perfect appointment for you financially and otherwise. I have an appointment for tomorrow and I just can't wait !!This is a great group of girls. I would go every day for one of their many, many many services if I could.

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    beautiful place ! love the decoration ! Meagan was amazing ! nice head messase & great hair cut!

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    Prices are ridiculously high and they don't tell you till you leave!! Be prepared, it's like a car payment....who do they think are???

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    I've been going to Carve since it opened and only have praise for this salon. Sarah does my hair and she's AWESOME!!!

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    Absolutely love Kayla! I had a tragic experience at a previous salon and Kayla took me under her wing. Never going anywhere else again!

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