Karina is INCREDIBLE. I moved to LA from NYC about a year ago, and only Karina was able to get the exact shade of blonde that I wanted. I tried a few well-reviewed salons, and am so grateful I finally found Karina. She also clearly cared about my experience, and I really appreciated her meticulousness and knowledge base. I am also genuinely shocked at how affordable her prices are for such consistently perfect results. read more

Karina is not only super sweet and a great conversationalist, she's also extremely skilled at what she does. She gave me absolutely gorgeous highlights and was a blast to talk to through the whole process. I have very fine hair and really try to avoid cuts as much as possible because I always feel like too much gets taken off and my hair is slow to grow. Karina gave me a trim that took off as minimal length as possible and which ended up making my hair look fuller and healthier. No pretentious vibes at all but your end result will look high end. I walked in looking haggard and walked out with an amazing cut and color. If you're looking for a great stylist, I highly recommend! read more

Karina is an amazing stylist. She was able to accommodate my crazy schedule and even stayed past 10 pm on a Saturday to do my hair. Even so, she took her time! I love how my hair came out. I was pretty nervous dying my hair for the first time but she took great care of me. I'm definitely coming again for years to come. read more

Karina Studio 107 - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My go to place for Brazilian blow outs. They always last a lot longer when I go to Karina than any other salon. Just means she uses quality products and knows what she's doing. Great conversation and answers the million questions I have for her. She's my go to for more than just hair, her facials are amazing as well. I love that I can book an appt online it's very convenient. read more

Karina too such great care of me. She hooked me up with beautiful color and also fixed the uneven cut I got from a different salon. I will definitely be coming back to Karina as she is super affordable considering how much love and attention goes into her work. It also is a HUGE benefit that I live within walking distance of Salon Republic. So happy this opened up near me! read more

Karina has been cutting my son's and my hair for several years. She's not only top notch, she's friendly, smart, and affordable. And now being able to book appointments online, and in a bright new space with parking at the Arclight only makes it all even better! If you're new to LA, or need a new stylist, you will find a forever one in Karina. read more

SO grateful I got an appointment on a Friday morning to see Karina for a haircut! My weekend is now made! She listened to my questions and needs as far as what I wanted to do and then proceeded to blow me away with an awesome cut. We also chatted about non hair related stuff which was fun - she's super laid back and friendly. I have long fine hair and it's always a major decision to get a haircut when I'm overdue - especially with someone new. My hair now looks fuller, healthier and has some nice shape to it while taking it shorter on the ends and giving it shape with long side swept bangs & layers around the face -- enough to feel like I got some style goin' on rather than a long messy curtain hanging down past my shoulders. But my hair's still long! Lovely. How did she do it? Hair wizardry? I guess that's Karina's secret. The space is great too - she has her own salon space which makes it feel ultra fab like you are getting a V.I.P. private salon experience. It was very relaxing and calm there. I'll be back and it's nice to know I don't have to search around anymore for a stylist. read more

Karina is a color expert. I have looked for years for a stylist to finally get it right. Karina is also the nicest person . Good eye for giving her clients exactly what they want. She took my extensions out recolored all my new hair and I get stopped on the streets. In my offices with so many compliments. Karina is the true title of a very experienced colorist and excellant hair stylist 5 Stars read more

Karina is absolutely fantastic--where to begin? She is equally talented at cut, color, extensions, and smoothing treatments--I have really difficult hair and have all of the above. When I found her 20 years ago--I had bounced around from super high end salon to the next and somehow my hair turned into a damaged, short mess. I stopped into my local salon for a blow dry and right away I could tell that she was different--she was interested in getting to know and understand my hair. She then proceeded to lovingly and expertly coax my bad hairdo into a great looking head of long hair--20 years later--she is still my hairdresser and I cannot say enough about how smart and talented she is. She gives a great facial too!! read more

I have been going to Karina for years now.. She is talented and has a great can do attitude . She has patiently listened to my hair concerns / neurosis and always has a great solution.. I highly recommend her for color , Brazilians , and just about any other hair services . She even did my daughters hair and we both love her Check out her new space , its cool.. read more

I have always been afraid of dying my hair, but this time around I finally got the courage to do so. I heard about Karina from a family member and decided to trust her with dying my hair. I am completely happy with my new hair!!! I wouldn't change a thing about how it came out. Karina has a great personality and is very pleasant!! I live in Riverside, but the hour and a half drive is definitely worth it. I am definitely coming back!! read more

I was thrilled when I first went to Karina for color. I had been going to one of the most expensive salons in Beverly Hills. I am very particular. Karina is the only person I've found that never disappoints. She is as adept with styling as she is with color and that is amazing to find in one person. I highly highly recommend with no reservations!! read more

Karina does a great job with my hair EVERY time, along with listening to me and doing exactly what I want. But at the same time she is a very professional and skilled stylist so you can give her an idea and she will create something beautiful; you can 100% trust her with your hair and look, and not ever be disappointed! I get about a million compliments on my hair from all my friends and co-workers, no matter how long ago she did it. Her highlights are awesome and grow out well, and I have very dark, fine hair. She is definitely my stylist and I have no plans to go to anyone else. Absolutely recommend her. read more

Karina Arauz is hands down the best hair dresser in Los Angeles. I speak from both experience and follicle research. She truly understands hair, hair type, hair color etc. I'm one of the curly girls with hair that has a personality all if it's own. I spent quite a while over drying and over processing and my hair simply broke off. If it wasn't for Karina, god knows what would be on my head, right now. I don't want to know. I have a lot of hair. It's super easy to maintain. She is the one person who seems to understand what my color is and I literally, quite literally, wash my hair and go. It always looks good and I have a lot of hair. Long hair. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. You shouldn't either. read more

I've been trying to find a hair stylist for over a year (recently moved to the Hollywood area) and I finally found it!! First, the place is very clean and you can't beat Karina's great atmosphere! She was patient when she did my hair and I must say, I am very, very happy with the results and experience. I had a picture of the look I was going for and she basically summed up the picture and at that point I definitely knew she was paying attention to what I wanted. I felt very comfortable and trusting. She's super nice and talented. Long story summed up, she's amazing and I highly recommend her for her color and Brazilian Blowout services and pretty much everything else. THANK YOU KARINA, I will be DEFIANTLY be going back. read more

Previously living in London and Paris, when i came to LA, I did not have a hairdresser and went to a few without much luck. When I found Karina, I knew my hair was set for life. Karina has been my hairdresser for the last 5 years at Salon Desire, Hyla and now at her own salon at Salon Republic. She has designed hair styles for me from totally short cropped hair to wavy, curly, blond and red. Each time I left the studio, I felt amazing and really happy with the results. I am so excited that she has opened her own hair studio at Salon Republic on Sunset. She is the most talented, passionate, creative and versatile hair stylist I have met. And she is always smiling, laughing and when I leave I feel the same: positive and energized and beautiful. Best wishes Karina! read more

Karina is a fantastic cutter, colorist, and human being. I started with her at Hyla Hair, which I liked because it was close enough for me to walk, and quieter than most salons. Best of all, Karina was right up there with the best stylists I've been to in Beverly Hills, New York, and San Francisco (in loud salons that charge by the decibel level). I was TEMPORARILY disappointed when I found out she had moved to a place 'right across from the Arclight in Hollywood.' But she is too good not to follow, and it was still close, so I figured I'd brave the noise and chaos of a busy Hollywood Salon, and was pleasantly surprised to find out she has her own private space! It was just the two of us, so we could focus on the goal - making me love my hair, no easy feat! Karina listens, works with you, and makes you (me) feel okay about having a thousand different questions, requests, and . . . well . . let's face it, demands. She is gracious and kind, her prices are reasonable, and her work is impeccable. I'm so glad I found her. And followed her! read more

My friend and and I nicknamed Karina "the oracle of beauty". For 10 years she has kept me young and my hair younger! Superb colorist. Great cut AND extensions! Trust your head with Karina. She knows how to give great hair! read more

Karina Arauz at Karina Studio 107 at Salon Republic has been cutting and styling my hair for four years now. She is a great listener and really knows how to style and cut hair for men - which seems less common at salons than for women! I have very thick hair and she always takes the time to layer it and make it look rad. Her new salon is in a great location, and she's the nicest person to spend an hour or two with. Highly recommended! read more

I highly recommend Karina she does amazing work. My sisters and I have been going to her for years now and I've never had a bad experience. She is super friendly and kind. I always leave the salon looking and feeling beautiful! read more

I followed Karina from her previous salon in Hollywood. Her new space is beautiful! Karina is an amazing colorist, and she is experienced with all types of hair, she has seen and done it all! I have challenging hair, it's curly but frizzes, but sh know the products to use and the right treatments to use for my hair. She's been coloring my hair for years, I'm a blonde, I've never had the problems that my other friends have with over processing and I get my blonde highlights done often. Oh, before I forget she cuts my husbands hair, and she is a master at it. Go see Karina at Salon Republic Hollywood. read more

Karina is the best stylist out there with awesome prices! My hair is very difficult to cut and she always manages to make me look 20 times better than when I came in. She's been cutting my hair for years and I couldn't be happier. Her new place is absolutely stunning and makes you feel very at home. Karina is so friendly and charming that I always look forward to my haircuts. She has an eye for style and really knows what she's doing. read more

Karina is a rare breed indeed - an incredibly talented hairstylist and a sweetheart to boot. Her prices are extremely reasonable for a stylist of such caliber. read more