Salon Carcica

I cheated at Salon Carcica last week. And I think it’s going to be a slippery slope…
My usual hair stylist has been super booked and being the last minute kind of girl I am, did not plan for my biannual haircut well. I have textured curly/​wavy hair so it’s not hard to mess up but at the same time I’ve still had some pretty awful salon experiences (deva curl? puhleaze… I looked like a sad poodle).
Anyhow, at the last minute I realized I HAD to get my haircut and found this salon nearby thanks to Unilocal reviews. Arielle gave me a great cut and she was very chill and friendly. A lot of times a new stylist feels forced in conversation but she was so easy to talk with. I also expected a slight bit of pretentiousness given the location, but it was like walking into the hair equivalent of tv bar Cheers!

Great Salon — they really know color well. I’ve been brown and blonde over the past several years and both types have been colored beautifully by multiple people. Will continue to frequent this place!

I have had great luck with Aveda shops in the past until I went to a competitor of Salon Carcica. The smell of all the stuff put on my hair to set the color was horrific! I was quite concerned. Besides the other stylist didn’t seem to want to see me again. I came to Carcia in search of the great experiences I have known in the past! WHEW I am so glad I did — a salon is where you feel at easy to laugh about anything and to chat. Everyone was so friendly — I am looking forward to being a long time customer here — great and friendly team!

I love Salon Carcica for the atmosphere and my great cuts from Daniel! In a neighborhood drowning with salons, this one stands out.

Salon Carcica is AHHHHH-​mazing. I tried Carcica after receiving a mailer for a free haircut when I first moved to Atlanta. I was skeptical at first since the haircut was «free» but I was looking to save money after a big move. I have stick straight hair and stylists always butcher my hair leaving it either super blunt or sheared and disgusting. I found my hair God in Daniel. I can easily go 4 – 5 months without split ends or need for a cut and he has the ability to cut my hair so it not only looks marvelous when I leave but also in 4 months when I return. I have never received so many compliments on my cut as I do when I get a cut from Daniel. AND he is so much fun to visit with– even better! As if that isn’t enough, I get a wash, cut and dry (with tip) for under $ 65. Amazeballs! I have recommended Daniel and Carcica to many friends who have since become Daniel/​Carcica devotees as well. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

New to the area from Honolulu, was searching for a new stylist. I found her in Katherine! I’ve been spoiled by some of the best in Florida and Hawaii. What luck to find a talented artist at a reasonable price in Buckhead of all places. From the looks of the place, one would think it pretentious. But even the clients were chatty with lots of cross talk and I felt I was amongst new friends. I can so see myself stopping in for color and a cut after a hard day and leaving the stress there on the floor along with some hair…

I tried Salon Carcica because a friend recommended it to me because she was going to see a stylist named Heather, who is supposed to be great with color. I tried to make an appointment but found out she no longer works there. I decided to give them a chance, some girl I can’t even remember her name she was that forgettable. The cut, not what I wanted and was mediocre at best but the color was not done well at all. Trying to find someone to fix it as we speak. To make things worse my stylist smelled of cheep cigars and was more interested in gossiping with the other girls. I go to a solon to get away form my problems and feel good, not to gossip and hear about others problems. I don’t care if your kid has been suspended again, or who is acting like a bitch this week. Go somewhere else if you want a true Salon experience.

I am so thrilled with the salon! I found them after searching everywhere for my colorist Baylee after she left van michaels. She goes by Carrie. Call for an appt, you will be so happy you did!!!

Worst haircut I have ever had. I received a invitation in the mail to try Carcica for a free haircut. I have medium length hair, I usually get it scissor cut on top to about 3 inches and scissor cut on the side to about ¾ inch. She started working on the back of my head first and as she worked around to the side I could tell it was going to be shorter than usual but not by much. Long story short I watched as she continued to cut shorter and shorter in an attempt to even it out. I ended up with essential buzzed sides that are very patchy. The top is fine but the sides are just butchered. Going to barbershop to get my whole head buzzed tomorrow.
I feel bad giving it one star as it was free but the cut is just that bad.

I tried this salon a month ago when a friend recommended it and the salon had a deal through their website (shampoo, damage treatment and cut for $ 30– amazing!). I am definitely making this my go-​to salon. I got my hair cut with Daniel and he was great. Parking was not an issue and the products were perfect. Like most other salons, when you get your hair cut there you can come in whenever to get a bang trim for free– which is nice. The staff is very friendly and I would 100% recommend this place!

I head to Salon Carcica once a month for at the very least, color and on occasion — highlights and a haircut. My stylist is Clair and she’s very professional and personable, which can be said for the entire staff.
Located in the heart of Buckhead, parking is easy and the prices for services on par with most salons around Atlanta. They are an Aveda salon, which was a must for me. Love their products.
The only thing I find odd is that when you get your color updated, they will charge you an extra $ 20 to blow your hair dry. This charge isn’t applied when getting a cut. I’d think that they’d want you to see the color turned out correct versus adding this charge, but they do give you the option of drying it yourself before you leave — which I take advantage of on weeknights. It’s the only reason this place isn’t a 5 out of 5.

Unfortunately, my experience at Salon Carcica was anything but wonderful. I took my daughter, who is biracial, there for a blowout Keratin treatment. I specifically requested someone comfortable with her hair type when making the appointment. We saw Mandy and it was apparent from the get-​go that she was not happy to have us. I wound up leaving the salon with my daughter’s hair unfinished. My daugher, who is one tough cookie, was in tears. I had to finish the blowout myself at home. Maybe we got the wrong stylist. Another stylist there seemed very eager to help but for some reason we were assigned to Mandy. Based on my experience I would definitely not recommend this salon to anyone with difficult hair.

I LOVE this salon. I live in Inman Park and wont drive more than 2 miles for ANYTHING but I am a loyal Carcica client ever since getting a makeover they donated to a local charity event — and there are 6 salons in my building!!!

Salon Carcica delivers a high-​class product at much more affordable prices. I gave the salon a try when I received a 50% off coupon for a service and I was more than pleased. I saw Mandy, who has been nothing short of excellent. She is creative, fun, and willing to listen to what I need and/​or re-​do something if I was never 100% satisfied. The staff is super friendly and always more than willing to help. I’ve received top-​notch cuts, colors, and keratins here at very competitive prices. I recently moved out of town, but will return to Mandy at Salon Carcica whenever I come back to Atlanta!

Salon Carcica has a highly skilled staff who make you feel right at home, the moment you walk in the door. It’s an Aveda Concept Salon nestled in the heart of Buckhead without ANY Buckhead attitude. Not only do you get first rate service, it’s a good time to boot.
Owner/​Stylist, Cindy Wade, has done my cut & color for 16+ years. That’s how good she is. I like my hair super short and she knows how to do a very pretty, feminine cut. I would not go anywhere else. Ever.
And, if you want to learn how to do natural looking makeup application, book an appointment with Kelly. He ROCKS.

I can’t believe Carcica only has three reviews! I have been going to Carcica since I was 11 years old, when my mother and I moved to Atlanta, and she was referred there by a co-​worker. Sixteen years later, I live in L.A. (after 8 years in Boston)… and I plan regular trips home in part to get my haircut at Carcica! My mom goes every 4 – 5 weeks to maintain her short hair style, and has been seeing Cindy all 16 years.
I had my haircut over the years primarily by Milly (when I was younger) and Cindy (when I was old enough to pay for my own haircuts — she’s the senior stylist & owner, so she’s more expensive). Milly cuts some good hair (and is a great conversationalist, too), but I love Cindy to death. Not only is she super nice, but she gives the kind of cuts that look amazing during the honeymoon period… and for the next six months. Grow out on Cindy’s cuts was fantastic, and really carried me from appointment to appointment when I was living a thousand miles away!
I love that Carcica is an Aveda salon — the hair products smell delish and leave your hair in better condition than when you came in. Carcica doesn’t push products, but there is always a friendly front desk person to assist you in picking out some to purchase, should you wish. They also have Aveda skincare products and make-​up, and do free make-​up touch ups. I loved to try things out and then buy my favorites.
My other favorite part? The neck & scalp massages you get when they wash your hair! I have never found better, and was really disappointed when I eventually had to find a salon in the city in which I was actually living. Rosa & Mira, who do all hair washing & massages, are the best — both totally sweet, caring and talented!
If you want a friendly, warm salon environment with Aveda products and stylists who know their stuff, go to Carcica. It IS a family salon, so sometimes it will be full of children & can get a bit noisy — but I’ve never seen a child younger than 8 there, and they were always well-​behaved. I think this is a benefit — I grew up with Carcica and I know others did too. It’s a really good place for moms who want a salon they can also take their kids too. You can’t always find that in Buckhead! It’s also «noisy» because the clients & stylists talk to each other! I’ve never found a salon experience as nicely social as at Carcica.
Other plus: Cindy is all about traditional cuts. All the hipster salons I tried in Boston gave me a god awful hipster mullet using those razor shears to «thin out”/“layer» my hair. I came out looking like a shaggy dog, and Cindy doesn’t cut that way. She’s a great judge of what will and won’t work for your hair — she convinced my mom to go short, and she’s never gone back!
Price-​wise, I think Cindy is in the $ 65-​$ 75 range for a basic cut now. The junior stylists would be less. Cut + highlights for my long hair was $ 180 a few years ago, but is likely over $ 200 now. It may sound expensive for Atlanta, but compared to Boston & L.A., it’s a steal!

I was referred here by the Aveda store (either Lenox or Perimeter– can’t remember) and given a card for 50 percent off any service with a stylist called Emily. I waited a while to use the card and unfortunately Emily had left the salon by the time I needed a haircut. The salon was nice enough to still let me use the discount with a different stylist Daniel. He was über fabulous and took the time to even give me a styling lesson for my new haircut. (I am style challenged but feel like I can easily do what he showed me)
The last star is only missing for atmosphere. It was noisy, kind of cramped, and very busy in there with little kids running around (not exactly the idea i had of an Aveda salon– not really relaxing at all) I know the salon was recently remodeled and looks great.
Daniel was great and I will go back for my next cut and when I need Aveda products.
PS– they loaded me up on free Aveda samples! Loved it!

They come back — they always come back. I was referred to Milly by my friend who had similair curly hair. I loved the haircuts I got from Milly but then the recession hit and I strayed. I would go to different places but a little over a year ago I decided to go back to Milly. Not only do I get great haircuts but also would have the Milly and Daniel (her assistant who is now a FT hairdressser) comedy hour. But I also think one of my favorite parts is getting my hair washed. The head and neck massage is wonderful! After my last visit I got about 10 compliments on my haircut — thanks Milly!

A Watershed Moment in Hair Time…
Salon Carcica has been one of my «second homes,» so to speak, for nearly two decades. This week, though, all that has changed as my dear Carl has left the building.
As I write this, I’m getting prettified by Carl at his new house of beauty, J. Michelle Salon, located behind the TreeHouse in Peachtree Hills (see my review:
). Along with his mom Jean, a front-​desk institution with him for years, and his new assistant Matthew, I have a new place to get my Aveda fix.
Good people and talent remain at Carcica, and I wish them well — but at least two of my stars, and definitely my heart, are for Carl alone.