I made an appointment online and arrived 5 minutes prior to my appointment time. The stylist who I…read morehad an appointment with told me she was running 15-20 minutes behind and told me to go "grab a coffee or something." I arrived back to the salon after 15 minutes and waited. A half an hour after my appointment time my stylist was still working on the client she had in the chair. I asked her to cancel my appointment and I left. Not a good experience for a first time client. I won't be back.

Casey is my superhero! I moved to Austin and still make the drive back to San Mo to get my hair…read moredone here because I love Casey's work so much. I have a hectic, busy schedule, so Casey's scheduling app makes it easy to ensure I get an appointment that works for me. I truly feel like getting my hair done here is an act of self-care because the environment is so comfortable and welcoming. 10/10 recommend!

Delma has been coloring and cutting my hair for the past year and does a phenomenal job!!! I'm a…read morestudent at Texas State and when I moved down here I had the hardest time finding someone to do my hair just the way I like it. I have been coloring my hair since 2007, and I'm VERY particular about who I let touch my hair. Blonde is very tricky, and I want my hair to be perfect! Delma always does a spectacular job coloring and cutting my hair. She actually knows what a trim is and never cuts too much off! I'm never disappointed. She's not only an amazing hair dresser, but also an amazing person. I am so blessed to be able to have found her!! I would definitely recommend her! **the pictures were taken a couple of months after getting my roots done.

Veronica is a very nice person, but I would NOT recommend her for a balayage. The hair treatment…read moreshe gave me not only looked nothing like the picture I gave her, but it was also very poorly executed. The application style was extremely chunky, uneven, and even worse had "leopard spots" in several areas. The top looked like tiger stripes. When I went to another salon to have it fixed, they said there were areas that were left on too long and others not enough. As you look at the deeper layers of my hair, you can see the bleach was applied in random diagonal lines. Definitely not the quality you expect from any stylist let alone an experienced one. The other salon was able to fix the high stripes but because of the random application of the bleach they had to return it all pretty much to brown and start over. I have to wait 6-8 weeks for my hair to heal before the other salon can give me a new blond balayage. I am getting engaged in a few weeks, which is why I wanted my hair done in the first place, and now I will not have my hair done for day of my engagement. Although she gave me a PARTIAL refund, it did not cover the repair costs and definitely is not going to cover the second good salon visit for a proper balayage. Even if she did give it all back, the additional repairs are going to cost me over $150 more than what I would have paid if it was done right the first time. Again super nice women, but I would NOT recommend her for any hair treatment.

I've been going to Corey for about 4 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My hair always feels…read moreand looks fresh for when I step out to get on with my day. My curls continue to be happy and healthy because of his recommendations and care. It's a bonus that he's talked me out of a few bad hair choices and encouraged me to take a risk when I was feeling hesitant about a shorter haircut. If I could give Corey and his salon 7000 stars, I would. You won't be disappointed with him or anyone there- from the moment you walk in, you're treated like royalty. The vibe is always relaxed- trust that you'll be pampered!

I've spent more than my fair share of time and money in salons across multiple cities and states,…read moreand Salon MINK is still one of my absolute favorites. I first came here as a Bobcat--IYKYK. Young and broke, but protective of my curls--and my very first stylist was Ray Reeves. The only things bigger than his talent were his personality and his heart. I trusted him instantly, and if you know anything about curls, that says everything. I moved away after graduation, but when I landed back within driving range, I didn't hesitate--clocking 45 minutes each way and passing plenty of other salons along the way. (Bombshell Beautique--you could never.) By then, Ray had passed, and I began seeing Corey Casey, his partner and co-owner. It was immediately clear why they built this place together. Corey is every bit as kind, talented, and grounded. I give him a general idea, he hands me a mimosa, and then works his magic. Shorter, longer, lighter, darker, touch-ups, tighter curls, or full blowouts--I've never left looking or feeling anything less than fabulous. From the neck up, anyway. One of the things I appreciate most is that Corey takes his craft seriously--ongoing education, advanced training, and a commitment to excellence not just for himself, but for the whole team. So no matter who you're booked with, you're in good hands. I even got my boyfriend to start coming here, because they've got a solid barber, too. The salon itself is always welcoming, always stylish, and somehow still relaxed. The staff is lovely, the product lines are legit, and the whole experience feels like a proper treat without ever being stuffy. If I had to complain? The parking lot! Tiny, cramped, and shared with other businesses. But hey--that's downtown San Marcos, so leave five minutes for creative parking. Ten if you've ever failed a driving exam. Also? The bathroom is a Dolly Parton shrine worthy of pilgrimage on its own. Suffice it to say: this salon understands the assignment. Sadly, I've moved away again and (begrudgingly) found a new salon and stylist. But there will always be a big, glamorous, perfectly highlighted place in my heart that holds Ray, Corey, and Salon MINK.

Haley did a great job on my color! I am so relieved to find someone I can trust in San Marcos, its…read morebeen tuff since we moved here and I left my stylist in Houston, she wouldn't move with me, can you imagine?, lol Anyway thank you Haley see ya soon!

Great service! I'll definitely be returning! The vibe was nice and it's pretty close to home which…read moreis a bonus for me!

Ashely did my hair for my graduation. I have incredibly curly hair and I usually wear it natural,…read morehowever, under my graduation cap I was sure that would make me look like a cockier spaniel. Now, curly hair takes an incredibly long time to straighten. Ashley took the time to straighten my hair and then curl it perfectly. She put an incredible amount of spray and cream to make sure it would not frizz in the humidity. I have to say, it looked great. What really stood out to me was the fact that I was treated like a valued customer. She made sure she knew exactly what I wanted and then tried to recreate it. I am very happy with the experience. I will be going back.

I run a list of recommended businesses in the SMTX / NB area, and have received a number of…read morecomplaints about this salon. The most recent is one where the salon overcharged a client, and refused to refund the error, instead wanting to offer a credit for future use with the client's hair stylist. The client's hair stylist left for another salon and Monroe Salon refused to honor their commitment. Instead they offered a 50% refund of the amount THEY overcharged! Unbelievable! I'm removing them from our recommended list, and hope they reevaluate their shady business practices.

Best Hair Stylist in San Marcos, Texas BY FAR! I have been seeing Crystal for a while now and I am…read morein love with how amazing she makes me look EVERY TIME! She always knows the best cuts, styles, and hair color for my face! She is very talented and is the only one I will let touch my hair! I drive in from out of town just to see her and she is the only hair stylist that I have used that is able to nail my color, style, and cut perfectly every time. Crystal also has a great personality about her and makes every visit fun! I definitely refer anyone who is in the San Marcos area or even the surrounding areas to come in and visit this unique gem of a stylist! You won't be disappointed, and if you are like me and don't live in San Marcos- well, it is definitely worth the visit! Crystal also is now at the newly opened North Street Studio, and let me say that this is by far the NICEST salon in San Marcos. BY FAR! I used to live in San Marcos when I went to Texas State, and I was always frustrated by the quality of salons in San Marcos and found myself driving to Austin to get my hair done. Now I drive to San Marcos just to get my hair done! They did an amazing job and the decor is very complimenting. They also have any hair product you could ever imagine for sale in their salon, so I always make sure I stock up and resupply all my beauty products every time I am in there! Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable and I definitely recommend CRYSTAL and this salon to ALL OF MY friends and anyone who is in the San Marcos or surrounding areas who is needing a quality hair cut, style, color, and highlight- for sure!

Lemme just that for the first time getting my hair done professionally it went AWESOME. Crystal is…read morea very sweet and fun person. I scheduled my appointment and it went smoothly. I've always had dark brown hair and wanted something different, I showed her pictures and she knew what to do, I just love my hair so much now, it has a hairstyle and the color is very beautiful. Being a first time mom, I'm so happy that I got this "me time". I'm glad I came here and done it with Crystal. Thank you so much ! I will not go anywhere else but with her.

Great haircut, bit pricey. Friendly and timely service. Fun vibe. Will definitely be back.read more

This was my first time getting a hair cut in a salon and I truly loved the experience! Griselda has…read morebeen cutting hair for about 20 years and her expertise shows. She is very very sweet and did an amazing job on my hair. She began the appointment by washing my hair gently and then got to cutting! It was a great experience overall and I hope to make an appointment with her the next time I need a haircut or trim. Her salon is cash only but there is an ATM next door at the stripes. If you're in need of a new hair salon, give her a try!! :) She is so kind and will take great care of you.

I made an appointment with Sophia after coaxing from my wife. As with most salons, an appointment…read moreis recommended. I have found my new haircut home! Her prices are reasonable, but more importantly, she takes time to listen to what one wants and suggests minor changes. I had been going to the Great Clips chain, but there I got a different stylist each time, some good & some not so good, seemingly just out of school. I recommend this salon fully!

I see Sophia and she does a great job. I've only had 2 stylists who did my hair where I didn't…read morethink I needed to go home to "fix" it and Sophia is 1! Highly recommend her.

Maya cut my hair today. It was the worse cut I've ever had. She cut my hair once before and I left…read morefeeling she missed the mark. This time , Shame on me for going back. Super cuts would have been better and cheaper.

Cuttin'Up is a very clean, cute, nice and quaint salon! Ben did an amazing job on my hair (dye, cut…read moreand then two weeks later a highlight) I've been to see him twice now. Both times I walked out 110% satisfied. He knows exactly what he's talking about, the proof is in my hair. (It was a hot mess color express before) now it's exactly what I wanted! He's precise, meticulous, observant, and friendly. He is definitely a subject matter expert in the Hair world. I am extremely happy to have him as my go to stylist! And to top it off, he is very pleasant to speak to!

Highly recommend Esmeralda, she listened to what I wanted and it and she nailed the colors…read moreperfectly! She was very welcoming. I would highly recommend booking with her! The vivid colors turned out perfect!

Michelle (Shelly) did a most wonderful job on my hair. It was a relaxing experience and I feel…read morebrand new, thank you so much!!