I have to preface my review with a disclosure: I've been dyeing and bleaching my hair since I was…read more13 years old. I've gone through stages where I've had pink and black hair, auburn hair, white blonde, etc. I've had my hair dark brown for the past two years now and decided I wanted to go back to my natural hair color (dirty blonde). I was a little hesitant for the change since I once went back to my natural color from red hair within one session and my hair was completely fried and took two months to finally feel manageable. Crystal took care of me when I went in back in December and I told her what I was wanting to do and she told me immediately that one session was not going to cut it since my hair would be damaged. I expected as much and was really grateful that she was up front about that instead of trying to do it all in one session. She was really nice to me and made me feel comfortable despite being hungover and barely able to function. I had a wedding to attend the day of getting my hair done and everyone complimented it. So while my hair wasn't entirely blonde, it was still beautiful and lightened enough for people to notice. I can't wait to make my next appointment to continue working on this mop of hair that I've got.

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.

Really great service! Rebecca is excellent and really cares about how you want your hair. 10/10!read more

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 switched to this salon when my old stylist disappeared and I loved it. I recently had one of my…read morenew stylist's coworkers fill in and things didn't go as I imagined. I hesitated to complain because I'm not a well established client and I feel uncomfortable complaining. When I worked up the courage to go in, the owner was really kind and helped me himself. He didn't make me feel crazy or like a problem and that meant the world to me, even more than having my hair fixed my way. So thank you Salon Mink! I appreciate all of you and what you stand for!

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!

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 cannot recommend this place more!!! I went from a having dark brown hair to pink and o blue to…read morejust plain ruined hair! My stylist, Brittney, has taken my hair from complete disaster to amazing! It's blonder than I thought it could get, and every haircut I get from her is amazing! U know it's good when u drive home in a rush so u can look at urself and flip ur hair back and forth!!!! U won't regret coming here! Ask for Britney, but honestly I've seen them all work and they ROCK!!

Great cut and style!. So glad to be back after so many years. The owners are fun and pleasant as…read morewell as unbelievably talented

New to the area and fretting to find a salon that met my expectations. Akya more than met them…read more Fantastic color and cut. My new place!!

Unfortunately, she is no longer responding to my appointment requests…read more Kim did a beautiful job with both cut and color. She is professional and meticulHighly recommend.

I recently got a full balayage from Kim, and I LOVE it! She is actually so great that she reapplied…read moretoner a week after my appointment because I wasn't super stoked about how the color looked at first, and she wanted me to love it so she fixed it for me, that's how rad she is. Would definitely recommend Kim and Chartreuse Hair Studio 100%. I have attached a picture of how my hair is now, SO happy with the color!

I went to Sandee for a new look for my birthday. I had looked at many different images on my…read morePinterest before I had found the exact look I wanted. I had my hair cut, dyed, and styled. Sandee took her time and really paid attention to detail, which I greatly appreciated. When my hair was done, it literally looked just like the picture! I couldn't be happier. I got so many compliments from people. Plus the salon is so cute and welcoming and is located in a great area, right down the street from the square. I definitely recommend you to try Sandee out, you won't be disappointed!

I went to Sandee wanting to go lighter on my hair without loosing the integrity of my hair. She did…read morejust what i asked for. My hair always comes out looking awesome. I have been going to Sandee since April and she never fails to impress me. She also provides great customer service and the location is great. I definitely would recommend going to Sandee she never fails to impress me and you will not be disappointed.

I had my first appointment with Emily for her Signature Curly Cut package, and I can't recommend…read moreher enough. Booking was super easy, and when my job unexpectedly needed me earlier, she went out of her way to fit me in almost an hour early so I could still make it to work. The salon was clean, cozy, and welcoming. She took time to learn about my hair history, lifestyle, and goals instead of just focusing on the haircut itself. Throughout the appointment, she explained every product and technique she used, taught me how to better care for my curls, and even recommended affordable product options instead of only expensive salon brands. The haircut turned out amazing, and when I later realized I wanted it shorter, she squeezed me in the very next morning on short notice and fixed it for free. I've paid far more for curly cuts that weren't half this thorough. Absolutely worth every penny.

Emily is the best. We had our first appointment today. She taught my 12 year old all the ins and…read moreouts of how to take care of her curly, Coily hair. I am very impressed by the results. I didn't get a picture of the final style but believe me it was an incredible transformation.

100% recommend Sandie!!…read more I started coming to Sandie after my hairdresser in Austin became too hard to get to because of traffic/scheduling etc. I like most had never had someone else besides "my guy" touch my hair. Taking a chance I scheduled an appointment with Sandie, not sure what to expect.....Fast forward to one year later, I absolutely love her!! I get my hair done about once every month or so and absolutely love how she highlights/styles/takes care of my hair. Not only do I love the color she does, but she also will give me home remedies for taking care of my scalp and has also styled my hair for multiple events(the last at which I won best hair;))I really love Sandie as a hairdresser and as a person, she always tries to give me exactly what I want and if I want to be blonder or try something new (like pink!!) she always caters to what i am looking for, which is a quality I really appreciate when someone is all up in my hur. If you're new to SM or have been here for a while and are looking for someone new, go see Sandie! I've even recommended some of my Austinite homies to her as well;) it's easier to get here then there nowadays!!

From the owner: Hello I’m sandie ,a local San Marcos hair stylist. I’ve been in the hair business for over 30 years…read moreand still love it . I enjoy all aspects of hair - women and men’s haircuts, hi lighting, color and texture perming . I also enjoy styling hair for formal events .