# Karen Shardlow

> Karen Shardlow is a hair stylist and Master Artist in Georgetown, Texas, known for precise haircuts, color, balayage, gray blending and vivid shades such as blue and bright red. She sees clients at Breeze Salon + Spa, 1301 Williams Dr, Suite 304, Georgetown, TX 78628. Phone: 512-863-3242.

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## Services
- [Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/haircuts): Karen Shardlow is a Master Artist at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Women's haircuts with Karen start at $76 and every cut begins with a real conversation about how your hair behaves and how much styling you want to do.
- [Hair Color in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/hair-color): Karen Shardlow offers hair color at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, including root touch-ups from $83, full color from $94, highlights from $94, balayage from $158 and gray blending from $47.
- [Vivid Hair Color in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/vivid-hair-color): Vivid hair color means bold shades such as blue, bright red, pink and purple. Karen Shardlow specializes in vivid and fashion color at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Most hair needs lightening first, and most vivid shades need refreshing every four to six weeks. Call 512-863-3242 to book with Karen to book.
- [Balayage in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/balayage): Balayage is a hand-painted highlighting technique that gives soft, natural-looking color with a gentle grow-out. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, partial balayage starts at $158 and full balayage at $183, and appointments run about two to two and a half hours.
- [Highlights in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/highlights): Highlights add lighter pieces through your hair for brightness and dimension. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, partial highlights start at $94 and full highlights at $108, and appointments run about one and three quarter to two and three quarter hours.
- [Gray Blending in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/gray-blending): Gray blending softens gray into your natural color instead of covering it completely. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, it starts at $47, takes about 90 minutes and lasts about four weeks as it fades gradually.
- [A Stylist for Fine Hair in Georgetown](https://karenshardlow.com/fine-hair): Fine hair usually does best with a blunter shape, a sensible length and careful layering. Karen Shardlow, a Master Artist in Georgetown, TX, cuts fine and flat hair for fullness and easy styling. Clients describe flat hair turned into a shape they can manage at home.
- [Short Haircuts and Bobs in Georgetown](https://karenshardlow.com/short-haircuts): Karen Shardlow creates modern short haircuts and bobs at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, starting at $76. Clients come to her for short shapes that feel current and are easy to style at home.
- [Color Correction in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/color-correction): Corrective color fixes results such as uneven tone, brassiness or box dye that has gone wrong. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, Breeze lists it at $160 or more per hour. The final cost depends on your hair's history and how much work it needs.
- [Root Touch-Ups in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/root-touch-ups): A root touch-up colors only your regrowth so the rest of your hair isn't processed again. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, touch-ups start at $83 for short to medium hair and $94 for long hair.
- [Men's Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/mens-haircuts): Karen Shardlow offers men's haircuts at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Cuts start at $58 for short hair and $64 for long hair, and each one includes a consultation and an Aveda cleansing scalp massage.
- [Kids' Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/kids-haircuts): Karen Shardlow cuts children's hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Cuts for ages 1 to 6 start at $41, and cuts for ages 7 to 12 are $54. Appointments are booked with extra time, so nobody is rushed.
- [Bridal Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/bridal-hair): Karen Shardlow offers bridal and special occasion hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, starting at $90. Plan on about 75 minutes in the chair, and book as early as you can for a wedding date.
- [Blowouts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/blowouts): A blowout is a shampoo and professional blow dry. With Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, it starts at $51 and takes about 30 minutes. A blow dry with a shine treatment starts at $84.
- [Hair Treatments in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/hair-treatments): Karen Shardlow offers quick hair treatments at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, including deep conditioning from $20, a scalp renewal treatment at $42 and a shine treatment from $42. Each takes about 15 minutes.
- [Pixie Cuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/pixie-cuts): A pixie is a short, cropped cut that sits close at the sides and neck and usually keeps some length on top. Short women's cuts with Karen Shardlow at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX start at $76, and most pixies need a trim every four to six weeks.
- [Bob Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/bobs): A bob is a cut that falls between the jaw and shoulders, with one strong outline. Karen Shardlow cuts bobs at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, starting at $76 for short hair and $82 for medium length.
- [Layered Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/layered-haircuts): Layers remove weight in chosen places to add movement and shape. Karen Shardlow cuts layers at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with medium women's cuts from $82 and long cuts from $87.
- [Bangs and Curtain Bangs in Georgetown](https://karenshardlow.com/bangs): Curtain bangs are longer and part in the middle, framing the face. Full bangs sit straight across. Karen Shardlow can add either as part of a cut at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, and it's worth talking through first.
- [Getting a Wolf Cut in Georgetown](https://karenshardlow.com/wolf-cut): A wolf cut mixes a shag and a mullet, with choppy volume at the crown and longer, wispy ends. In Georgetown, TX, Karen Shardlow can talk through how it would suit your hair at Breeze Salon + Spa, where women's cuts start at $82 for medium hair.
- [Shag Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/shag-haircut): A shag is a soft, heavily layered cut with movement through the crown and ends, often with a fringe. Karen Shardlow can create one at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, where women's cuts start at $76.
- [Butterfly Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/butterfly-cut): A butterfly cut has short, face-framing layers over longer length, so it can look short or long depending on how you style it. Karen Shardlow can talk through one at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, where long women's cuts start at $87.
- [A Hair Stylist Near Sun City](https://karenshardlow.com/sun-city): Karen Shardlow is a Master Artist at Breeze Salon + Spa on Williams Drive in Georgetown, TX, within reach of Sun City. She offers short cuts, cuts for fine hair, gray blending and color, with women's cuts from $76.
- [Blue Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/blue-hair): Blue hair usually needs hair lightened to a pale yellow first, so the color looks true instead of green. Karen Shardlow does blue hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Call 512-863-3242 to book with Karen to book.
- [Bright Red Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/red-hair): Bright red is one of the boldest colors you can wear and one of the quickest to fade. Karen Shardlow does red hair color, from copper reds to vivid fire-engine shades, at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Full color starts at $94, and vivid shades are quoted by the salon.
- [Pink Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/pink-hair): Pink hair ranges from soft rose to hot pink, and most shades need light hair to show up. Karen Shardlow does pink hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX. Call 512-863-3242 to book with Karen to talk through your shade.
- [Purple Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/purple-hair): Purple hair runs from deep violet to pale lavender. Deep violet is often the easiest vivid color on darker hair, while lavender needs a very light base. Karen Shardlow does purple hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX.
- [Copper Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/copper-hair): Copper hair is a warm orange-red that's bold without being a full vivid. Karen Shardlow does copper color at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with full color starting at $94 for short hair and $105 for long hair.
- [Peekaboo Hair Color in Georgetown](https://karenshardlow.com/peekaboo-hair): Peekaboo hair color places a bold shade underneath your top layer, so it shows only when you move or tie your hair up. It's a low-commitment way to try vivid color, and Karen Shardlow offers it at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX.
- [Money Piece Hair in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/money-piece): A money piece is a brighter section of color framing your face. It's a quick way to brighten your look without a full head of highlights. Karen Shardlow offers it at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, in blonde or vivid shades. Partial highlights start at $94.
- [French Bobs in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/french-bob): A French bob is a short bob at chin or lip length, usually with bangs and a slightly undone finish. Karen Shardlow cuts them at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with short women's cuts from $76.
- [Italian Bobs in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/italian-bob): An Italian bob is a full, blunt bob that sits around the jaw or collarbone, with a polished blowout finish. Karen Shardlow cuts them at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with medium women's cuts from $82.
- [Bixie Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/bixie-haircut): A bixie is a cross between a bob and a pixie, with more length than a pixie and more texture than a bob. Karen Shardlow cuts bixies at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with short women's cuts from $76.
- [Mixie Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/mixie-haircut): A mixie blends a mullet and a pixie, with a short textured top and a little extra length at the neck. Karen Shardlow can create one at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with short women's cuts from $76.
- [Women's Mullets in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/mullet-haircut): A modern women's mullet keeps the top and sides shorter with longer length at the back, but it's softer and more blended than the 1980s version. Karen Shardlow can create one at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with women's cuts from $76.
- [Jellyfish Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/jellyfish-haircut): A jellyfish haircut has a short, rounded top layer over much longer, straight length, like a jellyfish's bell and tentacles. It's a bold cut that works best on straight hair. Karen Shardlow can talk it through at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX.
- [Octopus Haircuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/octopus-haircut): An octopus haircut has short layers around the crown that fall into long, thin pieces. It sits between a shag and a wolf cut. Karen Shardlow can create a version for your hair at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX.
- [Hime Cuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/hime-cut): A hime cut is a Japanese style with straight bangs, blunt cheek-length side pieces and long, straight hair. It's sharp and dramatic, and it works best on straight hair. Karen Shardlow can talk it through at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX.
- [Hush Cuts in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/hush-cut): A hush cut is a soft, layered Korean style with wispy face-framing pieces and an airy finish. It's gentler than a wolf cut and works at most lengths. Karen Shardlow can create one at Breeze Salon + Spa in Georgetown, TX, with medium women's cuts from $82.
- [Aveda Hair Color in Georgetown, Texas](https://karenshardlow.com/aveda-hair-color): Karen Shardlow colors hair with Aveda at Breeze Salon + Spa, an Aveda salon in Georgetown, TX. Aveda says its salon color is 100% vegan and 96% naturally derived, and it's mixed by hand for each client. Color with Karen starts at $83 for a touch-up and $94 for full color.
## Key pages
- [Pricing](https://karenshardlow.com/pricing): Karen's starting prices as of November 2026.
- [New clients](https://karenshardlow.com/new-clients): what to expect and how to book with Karen specifically.
- [About](https://karenshardlow.com/about)
- [Visit](https://karenshardlow.com/visit)

## Journal
- [Wolf Cut, Shag or Butterfly Cut: How to Choose](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/wolf-cut-shag-or-butterfly-cut): A wolf cut mixes a shag and a mullet, with choppy volume on top and longer ends. A shag has soft layers throughout. A butterfly cut uses short face-framing layers over longer length. All three add movement, but they need different amounts of styling.
- [Why Does Blue Hair Fade to Green, and How Do You Stop It?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/why-blue-hair-fades-to-green): Blue hair turns green when the dye fades and the yellow left in lightened hair starts to show through. You can't stop blue fading altogether, but a paler base, less washing and regular refreshes all slow the shift.
- [What Is Gray Blending, and Is It Right for You?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/what-is-gray-blending): Gray blending softens gray hair into your natural color rather than covering it completely. It leaves a softer grow-out with no hard root line, and it usually lasts about four weeks as it gradually fades.
- [What Is a Master Stylist, and Is One Worth Paying For?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/what-is-a-master-artist): A master or senior stylist is usually one of the higher levels on a salon's tiered menu, and costs more than a newer stylist. Each salon sets its own titles, so the price gap and the meaning vary. It's most worth paying for when a mistake would be hard to live with.
- [What Is a Hair Gloss, and Do You Need One?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/what-is-a-hair-gloss): A hair gloss is a sheer, semi-permanent treatment that adds shine and refreshes or corrects tone. It doesn't lighten hair, and it usually fades gradually over several weeks.
- [Thinking About Vivid Hair Color? What to Know First](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/vivid-hair-color-what-to-know): Vivid hair color usually needs lightened hair, a refresh every four to six weeks, and cooler, less frequent washing. Price depends mostly on how much lightening your hair needs.
- [How Much Does Vivid Hair Color Cost in Georgetown, TX?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/vivid-hair-color-cost-georgetown-tx): Georgetown salon menus start at about $130 to $350 for vivid or fashion color, often depending on whether lightening is included. Karen Shardlow quotes vivid color after a consultation, so call to set one up.
- [A Hair Stylist's Guide for Sun City Georgetown Newcomers](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/sun-city-newcomers-hair-guide): If you've just moved to Sun City, gather your hair history first, then book a cut or another small service with a Georgetown stylist. Ask what the cut will need at home, and mention any new habits, such as swimming.
- [Short Haircuts for Women Over 60: What Actually Works](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/short-haircuts-for-women-over-60): The best short haircuts for women over 60 work with the hair's current texture. Soft bobs, layered pixies and shapes with some lift at the crown tend to look modern and need little daily styling.
- [Root Touch-Up: Salon or At Home?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/root-touch-up-salon-or-at-home): An at-home root kit is cheaper and can work if your color is simple and your regrowth is easy to reach. A salon touch-up costs more, but a stylist can see and match the color, which matters more if you've had color problems before.
- [Need Color You Can Hide? Peekaboo Placement for Work](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/peekaboo-color-at-work): Peekaboo color hides best when it sits low under your top layer and you wear your hair down. Choose the placement around how you wear your hair at work, and check your employer's appearance rules before you book.
- [Is a Money Piece Enough, or Do You Need Full Highlights?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/money-piece-or-full-highlights): A money piece is usually enough if you want brightness around your face and like your color everywhere else. If your whole head looks flat or you want to look lighter overall, you'll likely need partial or full highlights.
- [Low-Maintenance Hair Color: What Actually Lasts](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/low-maintenance-hair-color): The lowest-maintenance hair color stays close to your natural shade and grows out without a hard line, as balayage and gray blending do. Solid all-over color and vivid shades need the most upkeep.
- [Is a Jellyfish Haircut Hard to Grow Out?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/is-a-jellyfish-haircut-hard-to-grow-out): Yes, it takes patience, because the top layer and the long hair under it grow at about the same rate, so the gap won't close by itself. Trims that blend the two lengths make the in-between stages easier.
- [Is a Hime Cut High Maintenance?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/is-a-hime-cut-high-maintenance): It depends on your texture: on naturally straight hair, the main job is trimming the front pieces about every four to six weeks. On wavy or curly hair, it also needs straightening to hold its lines, which adds daily work and heat.
- [Is $70 Too Much for a Haircut?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/is-70-too-much-for-a-haircut): Not in Georgetown, TX. A $70 women's haircut sits in the middle of published local prices, which run from $17 at a student salon to $90 and up with some independent stylists.
- [Hush Cut vs Wolf Cut: Which One Should You Choose?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/hush-cut-vs-wolf-cut): A hush cut has soft, feathered layers and an airy finish, while a wolf cut is choppier, with more volume at the crown and longer, wispy ends. Choose the hush cut for something gentler, and the wolf cut for something bolder.
- [How to Tell Your Stylist You Want a Change](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-to-tell-your-stylist-you-want-a-change): Tell your stylist when you book or as soon as you sit down, then show two or three photos and say what you'd like to change. You don't need salon terms, because a photo and a plain description of what bothers you work better.
- [How to Keep Bright Red Hair From Fading](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-to-keep-red-hair-from-fading): Wash less often, protect your hair from sun and pool water, and refresh the color every four to six weeks. Bright red will still fade, so the goal is to slow it down, not stop it.
- [How to Find a Good Hair Stylist in Georgetown, TX](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-to-find-a-good-hair-stylist-georgetown-tx): The best way to find a good hair stylist in Georgetown is to ask someone whose hair you like, then look at the stylist's recent work on hair like yours, and book a smaller service first.
- [How Often Should You Get a Haircut?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-often-should-you-get-a-haircut): Most people should get a haircut every 4 to 6 weeks for short hair, every 6 to 10 weeks for medium hair, and every 8 to 12 weeks or more for long hair.
- [How Often Should You Color Your Hair?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-often-should-you-color-your-hair): Most people need root color every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how much gray they have and how fast their hair grows. Softer, blended color can often go 3 months or longer.
- [How Much Should You Tip Your Hair Stylist?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-much-to-tip-your-hair-stylist): The standard tip for a hair stylist in the U.S. is 15% to 20% of the service price, with 20% being typical for work you're happy with. On a $100 service, that's $15 to $20.
- [How Much Does Hair Color Cost in Georgetown, TX?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-much-does-hair-color-cost-georgetown-tx): In Georgetown, TX, expect about $83 to $90 for a root touch-up, $95 to $125 or more for full color, and $158 to $240 or more to start for balayage.
- [How Much Does Color Correction Cost?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-much-does-color-correction-cost): In Georgetown, TX, published color correction prices start at about $160 to $200, and some salons quote only after a consultation. Karen Shardlow's corrective color starts at $160+ per hour, so the total depends on how long your hair takes.
- [How Much Does Balayage Cost in Georgetown, TX?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-much-does-balayage-cost-georgetown-tx): At Georgetown, TX salons, balayage starts at about $158 to $282, depending on the salon, your length and whether it's partial or full. A student salon lists it from $70.
- [How Much Does a Haircut Cost in Georgetown, TX?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/how-much-does-a-haircut-cost-georgetown-tx): A women's haircut in Georgetown, TX usually costs between $50 and $110. Student cuts can be as low as $17, and senior stylists often start at $75 to $95.
- [Hair After Moving to Texas: Hard Water and Humidity](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/hard-water-and-humidity-hair-texas): City of Georgetown water ranges from hard to very hard, and studies show hair can take up its calcium and magnesium. Research is mixed on whether that weakens hair, while humidity changes your style in a different way, by loosening the bonds that hold its shape.
- [The Best Haircuts for Fine Hair, and What to Avoid](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/haircuts-for-fine-hair): The best haircuts for fine hair are usually blunt or lightly layered, sitting between the jaw and the collarbone. A strong bottom line makes hair look thicker, while heavy layers and razor cuts tend to make it look thinner.
- [Gray Blending vs Highlights: Which Is Right for You?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/gray-blending-vs-highlights): Gray blending softens gray into your natural color with no lift, while highlights add lighter pieces that help camouflage it. Neither covers every gray, and with Karen gray blending starts at $47 and partial highlights at $94.
- [Going Short After 50: How to Take the Step](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/going-short-after-50): You can go short in one visit or step down through collarbone and jaw lengths, which gives you time to see how your hair behaves at each one. If you're also thinking about your gray, a shorter cut removes old color sooner, so you can decide on color after the cut.
- [French Bob vs Italian Bob: What's the Difference?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/french-bob-vs-italian-bob): A French bob is shorter, at chin or lip length, usually with bangs and a slightly undone finish. An Italian bob is longer and fuller, sitting around the jaw or collarbone with a polished blowout finish.
- [How Often Does Copper Hair Need a Refresh, and What Does It Cost?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/copper-hair-upkeep): Bright copper is usually treated like red, so plan on a refresh about every four to six weeks, while softer coppers can often go longer. Karen Shardlow's color touch-ups start at $83, so a yearly budget starts at about $500 to $750 depending on your length and timing.
- [Can Gray Hair Go Vivid?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/can-gray-hair-go-vivid): Often, yes. White and pale gray hair is already light, so vivid shades can show with little or no lightening, though darker strands and any yellow in the gray will change the result.
- [Box Dye Gone Wrong? What to Do Next](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/box-dye-gone-wrong): Don't add more color, and if your scalp burns, itches or swells or your hair is falling out, contact a doctor first. Otherwise, keep the box and talk to a stylist before you put anything else on your hair.
- [Bixie vs Pixie vs Bob: How to Choose](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/bixie-vs-pixie-vs-bob): A pixie is the shortest, cropped close at the sides and neck, while a bob falls between the jaw and shoulders with one strong outline. A bixie sits in between, with more length than a pixie and more texture than a bob.
- [The Best Haircuts for Thinning Hair, and When to See a Doctor](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/best-haircuts-for-thinning-hair): The best haircuts for thinning hair are usually short to collarbone-length shapes with a blunt or lightly layered edge, which keep weight where it makes hair look full. Sudden or patchy hair loss is a matter for a doctor, because a haircut can't treat the cause.
- [Bangs for Fine Hair: What Works and What to Ask For](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/bangs-for-fine-hair): Yes, fine hair can wear bangs. Soft curtain or wispy styles are usually the easiest place to start, because they ask less of the hair around your face, and starting long lets you see how they sit before going shorter.
- [Balayage vs Highlights: Which Is Right for You?](https://karenshardlow.com/journal/balayage-vs-highlights): Balayage is hand-painted for a soft, natural look and a gentle grow-out. Highlights are placed in foils for brighter, more even color. Balayage usually costs more per visit, but it often needs fewer visits.