Colour matching
Stylists carefully follow reference images, with one customer saying her requested colour change was delivered exactly as shown.
Mahla Beauty Salon
Al Barsha South
Mahla Beauty Salon in Al Barsha South focuses on personalised hair and beauty appointments, with reviews especially praising colour work such as balayage and careful haircuts. Customers also come for services including Russian manicures, gel pedicures and hair treatments in a clean, welcoming salon.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
210 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Blonde highlights
A regular customer says her blonde highlights have been consistently perfect and continue to attract compliments.
Gentle haircuts
Haircuts are tailored to face shape, with one review noting gentle handling and careful styling without excessive heat.
Efficient nails
Russian manicures and gel pedicures are described as thorough while avoiding unnecessarily long appointments.
Hair repair
Reviews mention treatments that helped dry, bleached or damaged hair feel softer, healthier and more revitalised.
Warm atmosphere
Customers describe a clean, comfortable salon where staff offer refreshments and make first-time visitors feel welcome.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring references. Bring reference images for colour or style; reviewers say the team uses them to understand the requested result.
Ask about bleach. If you want lowlights but prefer to avoid bleach, ask whether a no-bleach approach suits your hair.
Confirm timing. Confirm your appointment shortly beforehand, as one customer reported a substantial delay after being told to wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose Palace Residence shop #9, Arjan, Al Barsha South 3
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
balayage
Balayage is a recurring hair-colour choice, including a natural dark brown version and a successful touch-up.
Russian Mani & Gel Pedi
Customers mention Russian manicures paired with gel pedicures, with one review praising both the result and appointment efficiency.
hair botox
Hair botox is described as a smooth, quick treatment that came with aftercare advice.
beautiful lowlights without using any bleach
One customer specifically chose lowlights completed without bleach and loved the result.
Russian mani/biab
A regular customer repeatedly books Russian mani/BIAB appointments and says the result has not disappointed.
eyebrows
Eyebrow work is mentioned alongside a particularly well-reviewed pedicure.
Common Concerns
Late appointment
One customer reported waiting 55 minutes after an 11:00 appointment because the stylist was delayed.
Fly incident
One review found staff killing flies with fly swatters during the visit and considered the behaviour unprofessional.
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The Bottom Line
Mahla Beauty Salon in Al Barsha South is most strongly associated with personalised hair colour, especially balayage, highlights and carefully matched shades. Customers also book haircuts, blow-dries and treatments, while the salon’s nail side covers Russian manicures and gel pedicures. The recurring theme is attentive consultation: several reviewers brought reference images or a rough idea, then left with a look adapted to their hair or face shape.
Hair colour is the standout. Reviews describe a natural dark brown balayage, blonde highlights that remain consistent over repeat visits, a colour change matched closely to a rendered image, and lowlights completed without bleach. Treatments have also been used for dry or previously over-bleached hair, with customers noting softer texture and more shine.
The owner is frequently described as careful and technically confident, though individual results will still depend on the consultation. The salon is generally described as clean, cute, comfortable and welcoming, with refreshments mentioned more than once. Nail appointments are praised for attention to detail and efficient timing.
There is one clear caution: a customer reported waiting 55 minutes after an 11:00 appointment and also mentioned flies being dealt with inside the salon, so reconfirm your booking if punctuality matters.