I always go to her for my hair cut and hair color.. and.she does it so good my hair feels better afterwards. Her salon is very cozy and very comfy.. read more

I've been going to Karina for YEARS and let me say, I'll never go to anyone else. On top of being the absolute sweetest and most amazing person, Karina is also very talented and such an artist with all hair types! She knows more about it than anyone else I had ever seen before. I love coming to Karina because she makes your hair feel healthy and beautiful, whether you're doing a color or a cut. I would 100% recommend her to anyone in the market for a new hair or makeup artist! :) she doesn't disappoint and she really takes pride in her work! Every time I go in for a cut, my hair feels so refreshed! And I love my new highlights!!! They look so natural and there is no damage. She is a master of her craft :) read more

I have been going to Karina for about 2 years for haircuts and color and she is super confident and clearly knows her stuff! Karina is open to looking at pictures and ideas of the look I am going for, and also has ideas and suggestions if I want to try something new, yet she is not pushy when she does this. I have gone to other hairdressers who don't listen and its super annoying. I had been dying my hair for years and wanted to stop coloring it and grow out the grey. I talked to Karina about it and asked her what she thought. She explained the process and said that it would take several hours, but that she would create a look for me that "rocked." I decided to go for it and went in last week with brown hair and left with rocking beautiful salt and pepper hair. I totally love it and wish that I had done this years ago! Thank you Karina! I also want to add that Karina is observing all the health regulations for Covid. There is only one client at a time in her space and she and I wore masks the whole time. She cleans/disinfects the shop in between clients, as well. So I felt safe and comfortable there. read more

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Absolutely loved my makeup for my wedding! Karina was awesome to work with and filled all my requests! read more

Karina Padilla’s Beauty Studio - Makeup Artists Near Me - Livermore, California

Super late post from September-Karina is an amazing professional that knows her business! She is interested in making sure she understands your wants and needs. She patiently goes into detail on how to achieve the look you are looking for and then explains the procedure. She is thoughtful and kind in her approach which makes one feel comfortable. I recommend you treat yourself by paying her salon a visit. I can't wait until COVID restrictions are lifted so I can visit her again. read more

Karina is an absolute delight to go to! Ever since I've gone to her, my hair is the healthiest it's ever been. If you're looking for a hair stylist that listens to your needs, respects your wishes, but also gives great suggestions, she's the gal for you. She never cuts it too short!! She's excellent at cutting my annoyingly fine, thin, straight hair. Her new studio looks lovely, professional, and PRIVATE. I was nervous about getting haircuts again with the pandemic, but she has a private room with only one guest at a time. She does a great job working around the mask I was wearing. I felt very safe and taken care of the entire time. I couldn't recommend her enough! read more

I have been going to Karina for over five years. She not only has been the best hairstylist I've ever had she also is an amazing make up artist. She did my make up for my wedding four years ago and it was absolutely amazing and flawless. And she always does the best haircuts on me. I am someone who has always been very weary to let somebody touch my hair and I have complete and full trust in Karina and her abilities. She is understanding and always listens to you and give you exactly what you want. I literally suggest her to all of my friends and family because she's simply the best. read more

I went in for a haircut today with Karina. She did such a phenomenal job. I just told her that I wanted a basic cut but she took time to assess the health and type of my hair and suggested a haircut to me which I loved so much! She also gave me a strength building treatment for my damaged hair and my hair feels so much healthier. I loved the way she treated me and the effort she made to understand my hair needs. I would definitely recommend her for your hair care needs! Lovely place. read more

I'm so glad I was following others comments on recommendations for a curly hair stylist and found Karina. (She does ALL kinds of hair btw) Karina is very knowledgeable and ethical in her profession. I recommended her to my daughter who was very anxious about getting yet another bad haircut/ and she was happy with her cut from Karina too. Another big plus is that her salon is within a group of other personal care salons, so there is only space for her and her client at your appointment time. She is Covid vaccinated also. read more

Karina is amazing! I'm super picky about the way my hair is cut, because I have curly hair. She talked me through a few options & explained that she specializes is Deva cuts (haircuts for curly hair) so that's what I ended up doing. Best decision ever! My curls never looked so good!! Karina gave me excellent customer service & took the time to educate me on my own hair. I've recommended her to so many of my friends already, & will continue to do so! read more

My mom and I have been going to Karina for a couple of years now, before covid-so this review is so so late but we love her! She treats everyone like family! She gave me my first highlight partial back in april and I really loved how it turned out, I'm definitely coming back for another one! Karina also gives great information on how to treat or what to do with your hair and goes step by step on what she is doing during the hair appointment process. I recently referred my friend to her and I'm glad she had a great experience as well. Thank you Karina for everything! read more

Karina is amazing! I've been going to her for over a year now and I'm consistently feeling great when I leave the salon. My hair is thick and curly and she handles it all very well. She gave me the Deva cut and provided me with all of the tips and recommended products to use for the best results - not only for style but also for maintenance until my next appointment. She has a great sense of humor and you're never left with any feelings of awkward silence. And for you moms out there, this is hands down a nice escape away from the house for an hour or so. I highly recommend Karina for any of your hair needs because I know you will not be disappointed!! read more

I am so glad I found Karina! I've been coming to her for several months now and I have learned so much about my hair. On the first visit she gave me many tips and info that I never heard from my old stylist of 9 years. And on my last appointment she noticed I had lost a lot of hair during my wash and recommended I see my doctor. Well she was right, I found out I am anemic. I'm so grateful she mentioned this to me so I can get this taken care of. Besides her vast knowledge of hair she is so sweet and and is someone you can chat with for hours. She is taking all precautions with covid and I just love her space it's super cozy and I love that it's just her and I. I would highly recommend Karina, you will love her like I do! read more

I've been going to karina for my hair for 2 years now.. she is super friendly and kindly explains about how she any haircut or color is going to suit the personality.. I've always gotten compliments on my hair so it's a win win situation.. read more

Karina is great! I've been going to her for a couple years now. She is friendly, professional and knows her stuff.

Karina is a curl master. I love coming to someone who actually understands the unique kind of cut my hair requires, and am already looking forward to my next cut. She is particular with the products she uses and promotes, and understands/ explains them well. The price points are a good value for the quality of the cut and style, and on top of all that, she's a fun and friendly person to chat. Definitely recommend to any curly ladies in the area. read more

Very clean salon great first impression. Karina is so accommodating to my requests and needs. I definitely felt pampered and loved for my big event today. Relieves the stress not having to blow dry my curly, frizzy hair. The deep conditioning brought my hair back to life. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Omg, Karina is the best. She is always so awesome and I always walk out loving my hair. And always in good time, I hate sitting for hours. She's the best! read more

I LOVE Karina! She really listened to what I was saying about the hair color I wanted. It was the perfect shade of strawberry blond and looks so natural. This is the first time I want to stick with this hair color and I have found my hair stylist and will stick with her!! read more

Go see Karina Padilla!! Huge transformation today - I had about a 10 inch haircut! She went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations and answered all of my questions in regards to repair and maintenance of my hair. Explained deep conditioning and the olaplex treatment. She let me decide on what I want to do today and the hairstyle I had my mind on. Her meticulous hair cutting skills is what wow'd me. Every section of my hair was re examined to ensure its evenness and precision. I'm a first time client and I will definitely be back! Thanks Karina! read more

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Love Karina! Amazing person. We had such meaningful conversations. She did a great job with my curly hair. I was lost with it and she gave me the knowledge and hope to restore it. I now love my hair again and find ease with styling. You must see her! read more

Just got my haircut by Karina and I love it! My first time with her, and Karina asks really great questions and really listens to you. Location inside the Phoenix Salon Suites is very unique and felt private. I think I found my new stylist! read more

Keratin before and after! I have super curly hair and it's extremely hard to manage on its own. I go to Karina for a keratin which relaxes my friz and curl so that I can style my hair curly or straight! If you're worried about losing your curl it does not do that! It helps the curly be more manageable! read more

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I am very picky when it comes to getting my haircut and finding someone whom I trust. After going to different salons and stylists, I found Karina through a friend's recommendation. All I have to say is that I love her! She's never disappointed me with the haircuts she's given me. She was able to bring the curls out in my hair (when I though I had lame wavy hair). She had recommended hair products for my hair type, and gives me her honest opinion on what will and will not look good on me. Another time, I decided to have her dye my hair (pesky grays) and she was excellent. I definitely recommend her for your hairstyle needs, and will follow her wherever she goes. read more

Karina was great in all aspects of her business. She communicated the appointments clearly, and was great in describing all that would be involved in my full transformation from dyed hair to my natural gray, as well as answering all of my questions. She took her time and repeated processes as needed to get the best final result, all while protecting the condition of my hair. I love the end result and that my hair is healthy and beautiful. She also gave me a great cut. I am thrilled - this was very liberating and I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Thanks Karina! read more

I visited Karina for my first ever Deva cut, in short she made my experience magical. We talked through the things I was looking at doing and she explained what would be best for me. Once we decided, she made me super comfortable before beginning the cut. She did an amazing job cutting my hair and then explaining which products she was putting in and how to use them when I got home. Overall, my first Deva cut experience was so educational and successful, I can't wait to go back! read more

Karina is the sweetest and super talented always hip with the trends and does exactly what I want. You will not be dissatisfied when choosing her to be your stylist. read more

I've been a customer of Karina's for about six months. It's such a pleasure to see her and get the royal treatment. It feels like visiting with a girlfriend. Karina gives an excellent hair cut. She's one of those people who can make your hair look longer with a good cut. I love that. She will make notes on the hair color you are using as well so that when you come back, she knows exactly where you left off. I'm impressed with her product knowledge and continued education. Almost every time I see her she has just returned from a conference and is really jazzed about what she's learned. It's nice to work with someone who loves what she is doing and takes the time to get to know her customers. read more

Karina just did my hair and makeup for a wedding that I am attending tonight and it is truly amazing to see the transformation she brought about! I feel really lovely, natural, and happy, not to mention relaxed! I never shed a tear during the eye makeup, even with new contacts! I highly recommend her! Also, she takes before and after photos and I don't want to even look at the before! read more

Karina is fantastic. She pays attention to detail, and takes time to explain everything she does. I highly recommend, plus she's fun to be around with a great personality. read more

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Karina did an amazing job on my hair as I'm very picky when it comes to my hair length and haven't colored my hair in over 10 + years. Karina made sure to keep my length and give me an amazing color that was not too dramatic yet soft and natural looking. Karina is definitely my new stylist! read more

Karina listens! She makes sure she is doing what you want and is honest. She loves what she does and will put her heart in it. Thank you!

Karina did my makeup for my wedding this past Saturday (3/25) and it was a wonderful experience. Not only was she on time, professional, and sweet, but her makeup application was flawless and my makeup stayed put perfectly for 12(!!) hours. She did all of my bridesmaids makeup (5 girls) in addition to my mom and I (7 women total). She even managed to stay ahead of the schedule that I had laid out for day of prep, finishing almost an hour early which made me able to relax. She was also very open to feedback about my eye makeup after our first trial run, and listened perfectly to what I wanted. Was also incredibly responsive when I would text her questions or pictures I found that I liked. I am SO pleased with her work and highly recommend her to brides in the Bay Area. read more

I needed an appointment for hair and makeup on short notice; thanks to fellow yelp-ers for steering me Karina's way! Karina did an amazing job with my makeup, and the products she uses are chemical-free. I don't typically wear much makeup because my skin is so sensitive and acne prone... However, I didn't break out at all! She has a great eye for what will look good, as I didn't give her many specifics. My curls turned out great as well. Which is saying a lot because my thick + fine hair can be tough to tame! Both held up all day too. Lastly, the most important part of my experience was more than just walking out and feeling fabulous for my graduation. Karina listened and expressed genuine care; skills that are becoming harder to find in the fast-paced world we live in. It was nice to hear her story and how she got to her current position, which was ironically similar to the path that led me to my Master's degree (and graduation). =) read more

I'll follow Karina to the ends of the earth! Always look and feel beautiful when I leave:).

I started going to Karina about a month after having my first baby. I had an old and not so great dye job from before I was pregnant that was hideous, my hair was falling out in huge clumps, and overall I was just a mess. Karina assured me I would not go bald and that I still had tons of hair left, recommemded some vitamins, got me started on some great haircare products, and really taught me how to take care of my hair and what kind of color and style would fit with what I had now and the lifestyle of a new mom. I know I can trust her to take care of me and do what is best for my hair... without being overly critical and mean like some stylists can be. She is sweet and supportive, and I got so many compliments on my color- - - so rich! And it lasts so long if you buy the products she recommends!! read more

Karina came to my house and did my makeup and hair. I told her I wanted my makeup to be natural looking for my photo shoot with my one year old. I wanted my hair sort of beach wavy curls. I didn't have the heart to say anything while she was here, but I was very displeased with the results. She had forgot her remote to her light, so she was working under very low bathroom light. In the end, the makeup was quite heavy for my face. My husband told me I didn't even look like myself. The makeup seemed to focus on the wrong parts of my face making certain features looking bigger. My freckles looked worse to me and blotchy. My eyebrows were heavy and thick, very drawn on. It was quick and rushed. She had me pay before hand and I almost tipped beforehand too until my husband told me he had cash, which she didn't wait around for tip or give me a business card. I felt like I had drag queen makeup on. I rescheduled my photo shoot, doing my makeup and hair myself. My hair was not the right curls either, and was meshed together in the back with hairspray. I would never recommend Karina. I spent $200 to look nothing like myself, I would say she didn't listen to me, and made my face look like the makeup she does on her face. It is my understanding that makeup artist apply makeup according to the individuals face. My eyebrows looked like hers, my lips did, my face makeup everything did. One eye had a wing eyeshadow, the other side did not, and my eyelashes were lifting soon after she left. If you want a natural look, don't call Karina. Also, I gave her two stars because she was sort of on time, had a good attitude, and did the work. Just didn't like it. read more

I needed a haircut and on short notice Karina took me in. She spent time talking to me and really tried to understand what exactly I wanted. She spent a lot of time cutting my hair and blow drying it and it looks amazing! I've gotten so many compliments and it's only been one day. I won't trust anyone else with my hair read more

Karina has done a great job cutting my hair. She takes the time to listen and discuss what I am looking for and then makes it happen. Karina also did my makeup for a special occasion and it turned out amazing!! She is quite the artist! read more

This is long over due but I have a very sick husband so I am just now writing a review for Karina. My regular hair dresser was on vacation and I just could not wait any longer. I came to Karina as a result of her many favorable reviews on Yelp. I have to say I was not disappointed although it took two trys to get it right. My hair is tough to color. Karina was not satisfied with the first color and she made the correction. When she was finished it was beautiful. I like her willingness to do what ever it takes make her client happy. I would go back to her in a second. Thank you Karina! read more