Easy to access appointments and affordable. I'm able to get my hair done along with that of my family members.

I just don't get it, I have come to Carol's several times and every time I have had Karo specifically do my hair and I have asked her to keep it long. Do not go past the lower edge of my shoulders. Now now that my hair has settled after I left the salon. It's cut all the way up to my neck. It's about 3 inches too short my hair is atrocious. I have an event to go to in less than two weeks and now I'm gonna have to go get extensions put in my hair to make my hair look normal. Don't ever freaking go here because she doesn't know what cutting long hair is. This is freaking ridiculous. Just don't do it if I could give it a zero I would. 00000 stars read more

Meeting Karo was a pleasant fate!! After having a bad experience at another hair salon earlier the day I came into her shop, we found Karos salon! It was fate that she was free for my cousin and I to have a haircut when I called. I'm so glad and very happy with Karo's customer service and master styling. It's been almost a year that I hadn't cut my hair and for some reason I just trusted her with a new look. She quickly knew what style was best for me and even gave me tips on how to maintain and care for my new do!! This little gem off avocado is definitely a place to stop by and get your beauty on!! Thank you Karo for your amazing service. I LOVE LOVE LOVE MY NEW HAIR!!! Both my cousin and I are 1000% satisfied. I'll definitely come back here as a regular and maybe even get some permanent makeup done!! I recommend Karo, come by and refresh your look. No regrets! read more

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I had a apt with Karo 12 7 24 The highlight she did i didn't see any differents I set for 1 hour with bleach on my hair.Dje never check it to see the process. When it was all over and I came back to Karo chair I told her I don't see any hight lines at all. She really it's a very good hair dresser read more

I've been going to karo for the last few months and I always come out extremely happy. I highly recommend her to all my friends too. She is amazing, and does an amazing job. Shes very accommodating. read more

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After going to another hair professional for many years who retired, I luckily found Karolina. She is happy to accomodate weekend hours, has decades of experience, and does a meticulous job adding highlights that look natural and beautiful. She is also good at cutting layers, a real skill. Her rates are reasonable, and she is a sweet, lovely lady to boot. Her salon is clean and cozy. So glad I found her! read more

I have been going to Karos for many years and have always had a wonderful haircut. She fits me in no matter what her schedule is. Nice atmosphere, very comfortable. read more

After not having gotten a haircut in almost two years, I was desperate for a hair trim. I found this place on Yelp and saw people recommend Carolina (Caro). I booked the appointment and low and behold, she did a wonderful job on my hair! Let me tell you, my hair is frizzy, tangled and not in the best condition but she was able to manage it all. Thank you Caro! Carolina (Caro) fue súper amable y me encanto su servicio. Sin duda voy a regresar. Muchas gracias Caro, me encanto mi corte! read more

I was so happy with my haircut and highlights, Karo has a great nice personality and she understood exactly what I wanted, I recommend This place, good customer service... read more

Karo's Hair Salon - My new look :) beautiful - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Carolina did an amazing job on my hair! I was able to get a same-day, evening appointment with her. I went in thinking I would just get a trim, but she did a whole new style after I expressed what I was hoping could be done with my hair. She knew exactly what to do :) Carolina has such a warm and professional personality, and I'm so glad I found her! read more

Karo is amazing! She gave me the best haircut, I love it so much! I definitely recommend her. Everyone at the salon was very nice and welcoming. I will definitely be returning! read more

Very layback nice and professional. Carolina is the owner stylist is like a magician. She changed me to at Least to ten years younger once she gave me the style she thought would look good on me. I could not believe my eyes. This place is affordable and central. Located off of Avocado shopping center. I am so happy to have found her. This Friday going to get highlights. I have a full trust to her to do great highlights for me. Cut is 30 dollars and styling 10 dollars. You can't go wrong with her. Photos are me with cut and long hair is before. :-) read more

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I grew my natural hair out and wore it long past shoulder length for over a year and decided to cut it. I wasn't sure how short I wanted to go so I made an initial cut myself at home shown in the "Before" picture. I needed it shaped and blended so I went to Karo's Hair Salon. Caroline took her time to listen to the type of cut I wanted and reviewed all the pictures I brought with me. She answered all my questions about pricing and my concerns about the haircut. Now that's GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE which is hard to find these days! She even scheduled me for the next day. The day of my appointment she was ready for me and very friendly. I brought more pictures of the tapered cut I wanted and decided to have it cut shorter then we discussed before. Caroline started cutting with shears/scissors taking off some while asking me if I liked the length before proceeding. Now that's incredible attention to detail! Finding a hair stylist who is ready for you on time and pays attention to what you want is really hard to find. Thank you Caroline for your GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE and amazing haircut! You are an awesome person!! read more

Karo's Hair Salon - Caroline did my tapered haircut and I LOVE the results seen in the "After" pic - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Nihad is a stylist at Karo's Hair Salon in the Rancho San Diego Village Mall off E94. She did such a good job with my son's (29) hair I decided to see her. I'm a 63 year old Irishman. My hair was extra long due to my stylist moving away. I showed her a picture collage of movie stars' hairdos and she came close to getting me that Not-Too-Short relaxed look. I was surprised since this was my first styling from her. Along the crown of my head on the sides my hair gets bulky and tends to bulge out. I need the under-layers thinned so I don't look like Son-Of-Bozo. My hair flips out if it's too short (no weight). The ends curl out if it's too long. I told her I wanted the hair to cover the ears but it was flipping out. At the end, Nihad went back in, cut out the flips, and took time to blend in the new length. Nihad gave me a great styling my very first visit. That never happens?! Great price too! read more

Permanent Makeup - Disappointment. I came in approximately 6 years ago and had my eyeliner done by Carolina the owner and was happy with the results, but it was very painful. I came back to have it touch up and this time it seemed even more painful. Turns out she tattooed the inside of my eye lid and not the outside, without asking. When mentioned that this was why I thought it was more painful, she sort of shrugged, then did the same thing on my return. I just thought "oh well tattoo eyeliner is pain full" that is until I went else where to get it touched up and fixed. At the new Salon, there was absolutely No Pain and done under my eye lashes as I had requested. I don't want to completely bash this place, the first time 6 years ago it was done to perfection, I was just really disappointed with the second try. read more

Go see Mary to get your hair done! She's done my hair for years and I've always been happy when I leave the salon! I was so happy to find her years ago when our hair stylists kept moving out of town. I always look forward to speaking with her while getting my hair done. My mom and sister get their hair done with her as well. read more

I can't believe I haven't yelped Karo's yet!!! I have to preface this review by saying I am probably one of the worst kind of clients. I ALWAYS wait until the last minute to get my hair done. Usually because whatever I need done takes about 2 hours or more. Cut, color, highlights, etc.... I can't stand to sit in a chair that long. So I wait and wait and wait until no respectable women would even leave the house in the condition my hair is in. So I wear a ponytail and suffer in silence until I make an appt. Well that is how I found Karo's! I needed to get my hair done and my usual stylist at the time was booked. So a friend recommended me to Karos' and she took me in last minute! I know she must have heard the desperation in my voice! I needed my hair done before an upcoming event and she made room for me the next day as a last client! That was awesome! My hair turned out perfect! I couldn't have been happier! So now, last minute, she fits me in without a word and with a smile on her face. She is also VERY affordable. It's a Win Win! I highly recommend Karo's and I especially love Carolina! read more

Maria gave me an awesome blowout. She is a terrific stylist and a very sweet lady. I will be bank time and time again. Thank you Maria.

I have been going to Karoline (the owner) to cut my hair for the last three years. She has always, and I mean always, cut my hair just as I envision and ask for. That has never happened before! I do not get my hair done more than 3 times a year so when someone touches it, I want it to look awesome, and I've never disappointed. You won't be disappointed if you go. read more

Karo's Hair Salon - Hair cut by Karoline - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Was heading to a chain haircut place in this strip mall because it was late and most other places were closed. Happened to drive by Karo's and saw that they were open still. I've been on this local business kick lately so I ditched the chain place. Called up the shop and the owner answered and said she could meet me there right away for a cut. Once I got inside I noticed it was a nice clean place. The owner Carolina showed up a few minutes later and the haircut began. I told her what I was looking for and I asked her how long she had been cutting hair. She said something like 15-20 years and I knew I was in the right place. My last cut was a bad job from super cuts. They have young people straight out of school probably because they're cheap. Anyway I've been getting bad haircuts so I was excited to try the experienced lady out. A little while later after a cut and soothing shampoo I was happy I picked this place. Hair looks great. Thanks Carolina! read more

So, my experience wasn't necessarily bad.. more so kind of confusing. I called for a hair cut and coloring but I just went with a cut. It's pretty a simple cut and Maria did a good job on it. The stars docked off is more on the fact that I had the assumption that karo was going to color and cut my hair but it wasn't. Since I did all my research on karo, i had my heart set on her but instead I was pawned off on who was available. read more

Love this place, great location and friendly staff. Carolina has been cutting my hair for many years and she is amazing and flexible. I travel far to get my hair done but I wouldn't have it any other way. read more

Karo's Hair Salon - Great location, professional and friendly staff.. - Hair Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Decided to come here with my mom for 2 haircuts. We were greeted by one woman, and she said she could take one and the other hair dresser would take the second. The other woman was sitting in a chair, staring at her phone. Didn't even acknowledge either one of us. My mom and I decided to just leave because of the poor customer service. I guess the first woman said something to the lady who couldn't get her nose out of her phone because she then came outside after us. She told us she was ready and was super pushy about us coming back in. Learn some customer service. read more

This is my first time at this salon. It's inside a plaza next to Smart & Final. I didn't call ahead, but they accept walk-ins. I have thick medium to long hair and needed an inch taken off. Karo did a good job with this and adding long layers for me. It was $35 to get my hair trimmed and it comes with shampoo and blowdry. read more

I am so glad I visited Karo's salon. Karo was very flexible with scheduling appointment. She did an amazing job on my hair. Highlights and haircut look fantastic. She made my day! read more

My first visit to Karolina was 2/14/17 and she surely lives up to all of the positive reviews. She made sure we were both on the "same page" as to what I wanted and voila! it came out as requested. I was beyond pleased and have scheduled another appointment, which I will be looking forward to. I will surely recommend her to others. Oh, don't expect a large shop with lots of noise. What you can expect is a warm welcome when you go in, kindness, gentle but thorough shampoos and checking with you each step of the way to make sure you are getting what you want. In addition, there is a manicurist there should you want your nails done as well. read more

Great price and place took my daughter here and the lady did a wonderful job on her hair very professional and sweet she also did my hair this is now my spot to definitely do mine and my daughter hair!! Thank you Karo!! read more

It's been hot and I got tired of my hair and wanted someone who knows how to cut wavy curly hair. Checked on Yelp and saw a lot of good reviews on Carolina. I just wanted an inch off due to the heat. When she was done, she gave me a marvelous new look. I absolutely love it. I was so happy that I gave her a big hug. Love my new haircut. I feel like a new woman. Thanks Carolina. You're amazing. read more

This place is warm welcoming and efficient on their service. Just love this place. I've been going here for the past five years for the same reason. read more

I randomly found Debbie by a promotion Spa Finder. I got a relaxing facial and it was fantastic! Nice, clean, cute, spa. I booked Debbie again and she was again amazing! Nice, down to earth, professional, and wonderful! What luck! I highly recommend this young lady! Thanks Debbie! We hope you don't mind an honest shout out! You are a gem! Book Debbie @ 619-517-5802 read more

Perfect color and cut every time with Carolina! I too wait until the very last minute and I always get in ASAP! Very skilled, professional and the results? Wow! Highly recommended! read more

I had an awesome experience with Caroline! She is amazing. Took me in right away and helped my hair look healthy again. The price was amazing for a wash + cut. Definitely going back! read more

Great salon!! Easy to find!! Carolina is awesome at what she does and so sweet!! Kept a convo going while styling my hair. Will be back for sure!! (FYI I'm very particular about my hair specifically because it's curly and hard to style so she did awesome!) read more

If a 0 star was available that is what I would have rated it. As I have driven past this Salon many times, I thought I would stop in. I noted on the door no appointment necessary, or something like that. I went in no one even greeted me. I finally asked about service and they were apparently all booked up, no apology or even a suggestion to make a later appointment....nothing. I have to say for a salon that was the worst customer service I've ever been given. Apparently they have plenty of regular customers and do not want any new clients. read more

I was really pleased with the service here. I was able to get in last minute for a trim which is hard to do in many salons around here. I believe it was Karo/Caro (sp?) who cut my hair. I have 2 major cowlicks, and I have a pixie cut. Anyone with cowlicks and a pixie knows that it can be challenging to make it work, but she did a fantastic job. My only complaint was that the back was a bit long and had a bit of a mullet feel, but that's my fault for not communicating better. The prices were reasonable too. I'll be coming here again. read more

After going to Caroline, and trusting her with my hair for so many years, and noticed that she now did the 3D permanent makeup, (which I had been contemplating for some time) I couldn't imagine going to anyone else. Long story short, I am freak'n 100% satisfied with the results! Caroline did the new feathering or 3D technique on my eyebrows, and I couldn't be happier, or more satisfied. Love, love, love it!!!! read more

I love coming here, Najim is awesome. He really takes his time and I love that I don't have to tell him what to do. He always works his magic. My friends would always ask me where I get my hair done. Now they come here too and they love it. read more

I have been coming here for a few years now and always get my hair cut by the owner Caroline. She is a sweetheart and knows how to cut my hair well. I have never left feeling unhappy with my hair, because she always does a great job everytime! I always get complimented on the nice blended layers she gives my hair... Definitely recommend this salon to everyone :) read more

If I could rate this no stars I would, I wanted to bleach my fringes, my mother was getting her hair colored at the time, and told me to come over because I could be squeezed in. I was like okay. I got my bangs bleached by Carolina, which I just found out is the owner. Honestly the worst mistake I made. She put bleach on my forehead and it was burning my scalp. When I told her it was burning she said its suppose to! My current hair dresser and friends that are in cosmetology school, said its not suppose to burn and it shouldn't be put directly on your skin, which Carolina did! It felt like I was growing blisters on the area she applied bleach. Then my hair came out all fried up and ORANGE. I mentioned that the tone was too coppery, she said that it's fine for my skin tone(which it wasn't). Definitely not go back. That was the worst experience ever! read more

It was time for my six week trim... Once again Karo's salon did me just how I like it! The owner Karo worked on my hair and made me feel so welcomed. She is an amazing spirit! I enjoy her every time. read more