Woman with long golden hair glowing in backlit sunlight

Salon suites · McKinney, Texas

Five artists. Solid gold.

Private suites, independent stylists, one standard. Book the artist you love — color, cuts, extensions and blowouts behind your own door.

  • 12private suites
  • 5featured artists
  • 1:1every appointment
  • 12private suites
  • 5featured artists
  • 1:1every appointment
  • 9platest weeknight book

The building

No front desk. No shuffle. Just your artist.

Karat is twelve private suites under one roof. Every artist here runs their own business, sets their own hours and keeps their own clients — which means every appointment is one-on-one, start to finish.

Walk past the gold door, down the hall, and into a room that belongs to exactly two people: you and the person doing your hair.

— Margaux Ellery, building owner

Bright, stylish makeup studio interior featuring illuminated vanity mirrors and director chairs.

The team

The artists

Margaux Ellery, Suite 1 · Colorist & Owner

Margaux Ellery

Suite 1 · Colorist & Owner

Dev Ramanathan, Suite 4 · Cut Specialist

Dev Ramanathan

Suite 4 · Cut Specialist

Tasia Monroe, Suite 7 · Extensions

Tasia Monroe

Suite 7 · Extensions

Ruben Ochoa, Suite 9 · Barber-Stylist

Ruben Ochoa

Suite 9 · Barber-Stylist

Meet the team

Sample client reviews

Sample client reviews

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I followed Margaux here from her old salon. Same gorgeous blonde, but now it’s just us and a playlist I pick.
Kelsey M.Gold-standard balayage
Tasia’s extensions are invisible. My own sister didn’t notice for a month.
Briana T.Hand-tied extensions
Dev gave me a wolf cut that actually looks good on a 41-year-old mom. Respect.
Jen L.Shag & wolf cut
Booked Ruben at 8pm on a Tuesday. Suites with late hours are a game changer.
Marco D.Clipper & scissor cut
Private room, no hairdryer roar from twelve stations. I actually relaxed.
Sophie R.Blowout

Signature services

What we're known for

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Gold-standard balayage

Hand-painted, glossed, finished.

$260+
A warm bathroom scene with sunlight casting palm shadows on the wall.
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Signature suite cut

Private consult, cut and finish — no shuffle between chairs.

$95
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Hand-tied extensions

Seamless rows, custom-colored in the suite.

$700+
A warm bathroom scene with sunlight casting palm shadows on the wall.

Our story

Built for the independent

Margaux spent twelve years renting chairs in other people’s salons, dreaming of a door she could close.

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Recognition · sample

  • Local Profile · Best Salon Suites
  • McKinney Magazine · Small Biz Spotlight
  • DFW Style · Readers’ Pick
  • Salon Suite Association · Member
  • Salon Craft Journal · Independent 100
  • Collin County Business Press · Featured

The shop

Suite essentials

Online store teaser — products shown are samples.

Karat Gloss Drops

$44

Bond Bullion Mask

$52

Heat Armor Mist

$30

Gilded Finishing Oil

$48

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Hours

  • Mon – Fri8a – 9p
  • Sat8a – 6p
  • SunBy artist

Suites open early and late — each artist keeps their own hours.

Your artist. Your door.

Call, text or book online — we'll take it from there.