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Senior Artist Hair is my canvas. I love expressing my creative style through hair. Education is an important part of this industry and I keep myself up to date by attending classes, hair shows and seminars. I want to be better for my clients. I enjoy doing balayage which is a hand painting technique and.

Associate Artist There is nothing more rewarding than to make people feel great about themselves. Whether it's in hair or makeup. I've always had a passion for hair ever since I can remember transforming my friends and family for special occasions. I strive to always grow in the industry with the continued education provided by.
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Artisan Salon is looking for talented, driven, career and team-oriented stylists to join our team! We are a part of the Summit Salon community, which means we offer coaching and mentoring, providing you early guidance to a very successful career! We are committed to the personal development and growth of all our artists and provide in-salon and out-of-salon classes on a regular basis.
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Reviews (30)
Katherine Sweet
Katherine Sweet
Sep 22, 2021
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I've been going to Artisan Salon for over 30 years and have had over 30 years of compliments on the color, cut , and texture of my hair. .Over 30 years of great hair dayqs -- even in the wind and fog --
Outstanding team of stylists and technicians - My special stylist is Karen (the owner/ operator and instructor who even attends seminars and gives classes for Redkin as well as other well-established beauty product companies)
The cuts and color are always up-to date. The stylists are very conscientious and will offer suggestions based on ones skin tone and face shape -- Time and care is taken
Joanne Schroeder
Joanne Schroeder
Sep 12, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism
Great experience coming here to get my haircut and colored. Mari has always given me great service. Karen's staff is very professional.
Services: Hair styling, Haircut
Kitty B.
Kitty B.
Aug 12, 2021
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I found Artisan Salon on Yelp after requesting many salons to help me achieve a specific 80's curl perm look. Artisan salon replied quickly and asked me a bunch of questions about my hair and history and said they can definitely do the look I wanted after many salons told me they couldn't. They gave me a price estimate instantly too and I was very happy about that! Scheduling was difficult because I had just started a new job and also went on a trip at some point and they're always booked but I was able to get an evening slot with Karen and she stayed very late for me on a Thursday
Rotem B.
Rotem B.
May 04, 2021
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I had a complicated *and* vague last-minute request (unusual asymmetrical cut, balayage color for the first time on dark hair, and I didn't know clearly what I wanted). Also needed this done in less than 48 hours.
Bless Karen's heart, she found the time to see me despite my own rigid schedule and made this experience worth emerging from my 14-month cocoon.

Karen is thorough, knowledgeable, and artistic; she took the time to really understand and help me figure out what I wanted, as well as walk me through the education piece. Her reparative conditioning routine included a massage which
Jan Fetter
Jan Fetter
Apr 21, 2021
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Wonderful, precision haircuts, very conscientious service. The salon is very clean! Karen is fabulous and I’m very happy!
Pat Adan
Pat Adan
Apr 20, 2021
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Karen is one of the most professional and talented hair stylists in San Mateo County. Her salon is always clean, her staff which she personally trained,are always busy and courteous. It’s a real treat coming here!
Mark Copus
Mark Copus
Apr 17, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I have been going to Artisan Salon since it opened. Karen Toro does an amazing job and she always there new styles to keep me looking up to date. My hair is difficult to cut to say the least, but somehow Karen always finds a way to make it look good.
Service: Hair styling
Sandy P.
Sandy P.
Apr 09, 2021
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Artisan is a top notch salon. Karen is an amazing stylist and the other staff is highly qualified as well.
Best hair coloring salon too!

Sandy P
San Mateo
Beverly M.
Beverly M.
Apr 08, 2021
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Great salon that I have been going to for 30 years plus. The cuts are fabulous and the color is very natural. I feel very safe with their safety first policy.

They are really good at makeup, weddings and wig styling too.
Kathy Fehrn
Kathy Fehrn
Apr 04, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Quality, Value
This is a great salon! Karen Toro is the best! However, all the stylists are wonderful and professional. They are attentive to individual needs. I've been a client for many years and have never been disappointed. You should give them a try.
Service: Hair styling
Willy Claflin
Willy Claflin
Mar 30, 2021
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Karen does wonderful work! My Covid resurrection is complete. I can leave the biker bar and run for senate!
Jacqueline D.
Jacqueline D.
Mar 30, 2021
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Husband and I both needed updated styling And cut, first time at Artisan, relaxed ambiance but super clean , all covoid protocols in place . Excellent results his and hers.
Fran C.
Fran C.
Mar 29, 2021
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Love the staff love Karen my hair has never looked more beautiful under her careful supervision. Her salon is clean and meets all SIP protocols. You will love Karen and you will love your hair.
Bertina Y.
Bertina Y.
Mar 28, 2021
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Great salon and staff. Very conscientious as it relates to COVID precautions, and I always receive terrific service and a wonderful haircut from my stylist, Alyssa!
Kathleen P.
Kathleen P.
Mar 26, 2021
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Great service and attention to every detail. Have been a client for many years. The staff is amazing. Wouldn't think of going anywhere else.
Suzanne Doria
Suzanne Doria
Mar 24, 2021
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Always love my color and style when I leave Artisan - Karen is a master colorist! I have been coming here for years and am always happy when I leave the salon! If you are looking for a calm, professional place to up your style give Artisan a try.
Sue Ferrera
Sue Ferrera
Mar 23, 2021
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Artisan is the absolute best!!! Been with Karen for Years. I actually drive three hours for my cuts these days. She is worth to!!
Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
Mar 23, 2021
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If you are looking for a confident colorist and stylist in the peninsula look no further! I have gone to edgy places in SF that can't do 1/2 of what Mari did.

Mari did the loudest most vibrant red, just as I wanted! I don't want to look like every other brunette on the street, I want loud and proud color like I am. Mari went above and beyond weaving such beautiful highlights and painting subtle soft transitions. The color blends so well with my natural tone so it will grow out nicely. I told her I don't want it to look like a halloween wig but I in no way want a natural color.
Renee A.
Renee A.
Mar 22, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Karen Toro has been my hairstylist for many years. She is professional, very talented and keeps my highlights and precision haircut looking good. My daughters also come here for services. Friendly, kind and wonderfully talented staff here. Look no further!
Service: Hair styling
Rosetta D.
Rosetta D.
Mar 22, 2021
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I recently had a haircut here with Mari and it was a great experience! I haven't had a salon that I normally go to in years, but I feel great I found Artisan and they can fill that gap :) I was browsing around places in the area, booked an appointment elsewhere, and last minute had that appointment canceled, so Mari took me in right away since I was about to get engagement photos, and spent a decent amount of time on my hair (I have a lot of hair!). She had great ideas and made sure to get my input, and the haircut was excellent. I also had never gotten highlights before, so she added in some
Eliana C. Bushwalter
Eliana C. Bushwalter
Mar 16, 2021
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Karen is a “true artist” and I always receive great compliments on my cut, highlights and color. Lyn and Mari are great stylists in their own right too! I consider my appointments at Artisan to be my “mini spas!”
Janice V.
Janice V.
Mar 16, 2021
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Feel so safe and trust the team to keep me safe. Covid protocols followed to a tea! And the services for hair are excellent. Karen has done a fantastic job with 2020/2021!
Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson
Mar 15, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I really value the expertise of my wonderful long time stylist Karen, who is also the owner. In addition, she very carefully selects her employees and trains them to her high standards, so that I feel confident to go any stylist at the salon. It is an inviting space with warm friendly people. I love everything about this Salon.
Service: Hair styling
Coleen D.
Coleen D.
Mar 15, 2021
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Karen has been working her magic on my hair for at least 30 years!! She is highly knowledgeable in coloring as well as cutting. During COVID I have felt safe and clean at every visit. Highly recommend the services of all her staff.
Susan Darling
Susan Darling
Mar 14, 2021
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Great cut and color, lovely people. Lyn always makes my hair looks fabulous. Mari recently colored and cut my 14 year old daughter’s hair and it looks great!
Anna R.
Anna R.
Mar 12, 2021
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Great salon.Karen is wonderful.She pays attention to details.Have been coming here for a long time.Received highlights ,haircut and blowdry.Super job!! Recommend to everybody.
Book your appt. now!!!!
Janet Klein Hollingshead
Janet Klein Hollingshead
Mar 11, 2021
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Karen at Artisan is a master of color and cut and a genuinely kind and caring person. I have naturally wavy/ curly hair and she's worked with me to get a great style that works for my life (minimal effort and… compatible with working out) and looks GREAT. She's refined my color and put in highlights so my gray doesn't show and I feel like my hair has been kissed by the sun! I'm a very happy client.
I've gotten good results with Mari, as well.
Denise G.
Denise G.
Mar 04, 2021
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This salon is amazing! The products used are only the finest & you can tell by how soft & shiny your hair is when it's done. From color to cut to style ... I've never looked better after a hair appointment w Artisan.
I've also had a few color makeup sessions that were phenomenal. It's amazing how beautiful they've made me look!!
I highly recommend this salon. All the stylists are super nice as well as Chris who greets you as you come in. Safety & masking is their priority too, so no worries there.
Gina Garibladi
Gina Garibladi
Feb 27, 2021
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Karen, the owner of Artisan Salon, has been my hairstylist for over 20 years. Besides being a wonderful person, she stays up on the newest trends and developments, but most of all she listens first, and then she offers her professional opinion while also taking into consideration what you want. The salon is always neat, clean and a pleasant place to be.
Sugar C.
Sugar C.
Nov 01, 2020
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I had an excellent experience at Artisan Salon. The staff is very mindful of the safety protocols and is going above and beyond to keep you and their staff safe. Here are some things their doing during COVID:

- The shampoo area is a quiet zone which limits the need to talk over you.
- Everyone wears masks
- Items and zones are cleaned as soon as you are done with them
- There is hand sanitizer everywhere
- They keep windows and doors open
- They limit staff and clients so there is less people at the place

The haircut was lovely too. The stylist was explaining everything so if I wanted to change