I wanted to get balayage hair for a long time and Taylor sent hair pictures of customers thru IG, then I decided to book with Taylor for balayage. After we discussed about the color I wanted which was ashy brunette and after I agreed with the picture, Taylor proceeded to start working on my hair. My balayage color didn't turn out ashy at all but blonde and Taylor suggested I come back for touch up for toner after 2 months. I am not satisfied with the result as color was not what I wanted. If I had known that it would need more than 1 treatments, then I didn't have to take risk to drive to Arlington, I would have gone to my regular salon. read more

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I'm only doing two stars because I spoke to the manager and was able to talk things out. Taylor at Maren Karsen did my hair, and I asked for a balayage and to bring it up. Here's my before and after and when it was straight. I was told that "she did bring" my balayage up. She was an affordable price but I was just disappointed. read more

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I have been going here since before Covid hit, but the protocol during this time has been great. Everyone has to wear masks, have their temperatures taken coming in, and there is hand sanitizer. I see Lauren every 7 weeks for a haircut and I continued that consistently this past year. Lauren is an excellent beautician, and she listens. If I ever want some small change in my cut here or there, or have a question, she handles it all knowledgeably. She is also easy to talk to and always embodies a ray of sunshine. I love the location in downtown Arlington and the fact that there is plenty of parking right outside the door. read more

Highly recommend this salon! Lauren did a first class job on my full foil highlights! Very knowledgeable and professional. Best highlights and cut I've had in years. Thank you Lauren and keep up the great work!!!!! read more

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I have known the owners since the early 2000's, simply from my family always going to their their hair done there. I have started to go there to get cut and color done and the owners recommended Karli for me. First of all, she's super personable and makes you feel right at home! She's extremely talented and passionate with her work. She makes sure you know what you're getting done to your hair and explains her process as she goes and talks about the products she uses. Y'all go see Karli! I love her to pieces!! She's always done exactly what I wanted! read more

Amber is absolutely amazing! She is able to understand my inability to do my own hair. She makes recommendations. I love it! I want someone to tell me how I'll look better. My first highlight in years had her turning me into a dishwater blonde into a strawberry blonde! I love it! I've booked for the year! read more

Maren Karsen Salon - I did it by myself the next day! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I've been getting my hair cut with Kellie for like 20 years at 3 different locations. Honestly happy that I still have hair left to cut! She always does a fantastic job and treats my whole family like it's her family! read more

So good I hesitated a moment before sharing t his review. These folks are all experts. I've never had so many compliments on my hair - going on four years now of consistent visits to MK. Super awesome at everything! Much love. read more

I have always had an amazing experience at Maren Karsen Aveda! They are top notch! Their atmosphere is welcoming, the people who work there are kind and their stylists are absolutely the best! read more

Absolutely love this salon and everyone that works here. By far the best of the best. Don't hesitate, just call and book your next appointment! read more

I recently went to the salon for a cut & color. I'm very particular! Karli did an amazing job! The best color I've ever had. Loved all the Aveda products she used on my hair. I will definitely be going back! read more

I walked in cold, having found the salon here on Yelp. I met Amber and explained my cut and color needs. She totally exceeded my expectations! I have never been happier with a salon experience, ever! She knew exactly what she was doing, from the expert color--highlights, repair previous color problem, etc. -- to the exact cut I wanted. I can't believe my good fortune. When I think of some of my previous bad experiences with salons in other places, this one is a real winner. Thank you, AMBER!! read more

The Best Salon. Jessica is so awesome as always does an amazing job on my hair. You will not be disappointed (; read more

Go see Bonnie, she's the best. Always leave happy with my hair and feeling relaxed and pampered. All the staff is so friendly and always makes you feel welcome. Will be coming here for a long time read more

It really doesn't matter if your a loyal customer anymore. I have been coming to this salon for the past 14 years & I have always had great results but I am completely devastated. This is my hair after spending just under $400.00. My hair is so messed up I cannot even brush it because if I do it becomes nothing but a birds nest. This is 1.5 hours after flat ironing my hair and brushing it. I contacted the salon and said I needed to come back in before the wedding and I was told they were booked out for weeks and yet I still have not heard from anyone to come in to fix it. That's probably what has bothered me the most. My vow renewal was supposed to be a special day and we decided to was cancel because I want to feel pretty for my day. I managed to keep my hair completely healthy going through some serious health issues and to have it be destroyed now is devastating to me.... read more

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Kay does my hair and she is amazing! She is incredibly professional and always takes the time to discuss everything we are going to do before she starts. Recently, I have been undergoing IVF treatments which have left me feeling run down, and unattractive. After Kay cut and colored my hair, I left the salon feeling "pretty" for the first time in a long time. The hair cut and color Kay did for me made me feel like myself again, which was a really emotional thing for me after feeling down for so long. Thank you Maren Karsen Salon and especially Kay! read more

I requested an appointment and the man in the phone was polite and booked me for the next day with Amber. I was worried about getting my long hair cut after so long. I went into the Salon and it smelled great was my first impression. Clean and neat. Receptionist was very professional. She had me wait a moment for my stylist. I did not wait very long as Amber greeted me and we started bit earlier than my appointment. I definitely wish to compliment the fact that amber dressed and styled her hair impressively! My worry about my own hair being in untrained hands went away. She looked at my hair, asked what I would like or any problems I have. Answered and gave me advice. She was attentive and was happy to take my feedback since my hair parts weirdly. Overall great experience and my hair turned out great! I definitely look forward to coming here once more. Thank you Amber! read more

I love this place! They do a fantastic job on my hair every time. Lauren is amazing! Bonnie is fantastic! It smells good when you walk in too. read more

Literally the best place ever! Everyone is so nice and good at what they do! Highly recommend!!

Went to this salon for the first time today. Awesome! I got there a few minutes before my 9am appt. One of the owners, Scott, invited me in. He had a fresh pot of coffee brewing that I am very sure was the best I have ever tasted! Very comfortable & relaxed atmosphere. Kay did a great job on my trim & the products are great. She said to come back to have my bangs trimmed at no charge if I need it before my next cut. Who does that? Left feeling great. Sure this will be my regular salon. Been looking for a hairdresser I like for a very long time. Only suggestion I could make is that they sell a " to go" cup of Scott's delicious coffee! read more

I have been going to Allie at Maren Karsen Salon for a few years now and I'm always happy with the cut and color she does on me. I love that she has great suggestions on what would compliment me perfectly and I love that she's not afraid to give me her honest opinion when I come to her with some hair brained color or cut idea lol. I've referred several friends to her and they love her just as much as I do! Also, the atmosphere at the salon is always positive, upbeat and happy. They offer great Aveda products at a reasonable price as well. I would highly recommend Allie and Maren Karsen Salon! read more

if i could give less than one star I would. SCAMERS, be aware !!! a hair stylist goes by Bonnie, charged me $170 for partial hi-lights, no roots touch up and no blow dry included, didn't even as much as comb my hair when she was done and my hair is shoulder length !!!!!!! I was shocked, the whole deal reeked of SCAM !! when I asked what's the $170 for they said it's for the hi-lights and 2 toners !! that's like saying "well I had to cut your hair twice on the same appointment " !!! all that crap for my medium length hair??? adding insult to injury, bonnie is a level 1 on the Aveda level system !! she's charging me like she's the master of hair styling across the nation !!! and the end result is horrible, yellow golden streaks where the roots don't even match my old high lights. Worst place ever, horrible customer service...needless to say I'm never going back. unless you love wasting your money while getting treated like a second class citizen cross them off your list of a place of business. read more

a stylist called bonnie handled my appointment, and horrible customer service is an understatement here. all the fake hugs and smiles when you first step in turn 180 by the time you're ready to pay. I get charged a different price every time I get the same service done. they could never even give a reasonable reason behind the price change. a complete ripoff, and dare you ask for a price breakdown, they won't even entertain the thought " I'm not a stylist I don't know" is the best you'll get. and it's never what I asked for, unless you're a natural blond, you'll walk away with ugly brassy streaks they call hi-lights. By far the worst hair salon I have ever been to. unless you like to be treated like you're paying them with peanuts for their services, I'd steer clear. read more

Unfortunately, I can't recommend this salon after 3 of 4 appointments were late or cancelled. Maybe they value women's haircuts more, as they bring in more money? Not sure.. The first appointment went well, aside from my beard being cut too short on one side. No big deal, my fault for having a hair stylist attempt to trim my beard. I trimmed it all down when I got home so it would be even. The second appointment I had, I was called 15 minutes prior to my appointment time and told that my stylus was running about 15 minutes behind. That was no problem, I showed up 15 minutes passed my scheduled appointment time as requested. I still waited approximately 25 minutes for my hair cut. On my third scheduled appointment, I was called 30 minutes prior to my schedule arrival time and was told that my appointment would need to be canceled as my stylist went home sick and no one else is available. Okay, fine (I hope she made a speedy recovery), I went somewhere else. On my fourth and last attempted appointment, I was called 15-20 minutes prior telling me they were going to be 15 minutes late. I happend to be on a tight schedule that day and couldn't risk more delays at Maren Karsen, so I had to cancel the appointment. I immediately gave feedback to the owner that this issue had happened before several times when I was on my way, making scheduling appointments really difficult with Maren Karsen. My feedback was not welcome and the attitude received from the owner was less than desirable. I don't appreciate my time being wasted, my feedback being dismissed, or being spoken to as if I made a mistake. I don't feel like my business was appreciated or wanted. Will not return. read more

The best salon in Arlington. I have been going to Kellie for many years. Kellie always makes great recommendations for the right color and cut. My hair always looks great. I have red hair and I get lots of compliments on my hair color. I highly recommend her and the salon. The service is great and the atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable read more

Called about 10 days ago for an appointment and Scott answered the phone said there was no appointments available for the date that I wanted , cool no problem. Said he could call me if there was a cancellation and I said ok. He calls me back that same day and said there was an open slot. Ok. Fixed appointment. The usual texts 3 days before and the day before to which I replied "YES" I will be there. 1hr before my appointment I get a call from KARSEN and was told the stylist could not see and could not do my hair.... ok that may be a genuine situation . She said she would have to reschedule with another stylist for today.... fine and I asked what time...... at this point I'm not sure what happened all I said was what time.... and she got really angry. why? I did say then take me off their list and she said " ok fine I will" wow really! if you don't want my biz just say so....simple but I don't understand why this bs particularly when I am new to there salon and this would have been my first time with any of there hair stylists. Karsen sure needs to learn PR and customer service...she was just plain rude! Wish I could give a minus rating.... ugh! read more

I have been going to this salon off and on for about a year or so when it was located in Lincoln Square.I have to say that i have strayed several times to try and save a few dollars and its ALWAYS a mistake!These women really know what they are doing.After all the horrible cuts I have experienced over the years I can honestly say I will not stray again!This is the only salon i have EVER walked out of feeling beautiful and its all thanks to these talented ladies at Maren Karsen Salon.Thank you! read more

Luxury service and products at a fair price. Family owned business with warm and comfortable atmosphere. Beautiful salon in heart of downtown Arlington. I have been a a very happy customer for eight years! If you haven't at least visited the store you are missing out! read more

This salon is clean and the stylists are nice and professional. They do amazing work and make you feel welcome. I am loyal to this place and refer all my friends and family here! read more