I had such a lovely experience here! The staff was very friendly. I love the safe space they have…read morecreated and what they stand for. I went to see Lys to correct a pixie cut and give my look an update. They really took their time explaining what options I had and how to style it. I was so happy with the results and experience, I made sure to book my next appointment immediately. I did a good amount of research on a lot of the stylist there and they all have done beautiful work. So grateful to have found a place I feel comfortable in and a stylist that really knows their stuff!

My hair has been a roller coaster lately and I was having a hard time finding out what worked for…read moreme/what to ask for but Ruby made me feel so so confident after my hair cut! I went from feeling like my hair was so flat and not something I could be comfy in, to being primarily complimented on my hair and actually taking pictures of myself again. The whole experience was amazing! As someone with sensory issues, I have a hard time finding stylists and salons that acknowledge that but I felt so safe and comfortable in that space! Ruby is such an amazing kiki and so funny, I will be going to them forever now. I mean seriously thank you sweet angel :,)

Lynnie Jones! What can I say about my experience with her that ISNT spectacular!?…read moreShe's kind, thoughtful, & generous! This woman went out of her way to hand deliver (in beautiful packaging) the toner my hair needed during quarantine!!! She goes the extra mile and takes extra special care when transforming your hair to ensure it stays happy and healthy. She's an absolute magician with color & blondes and also an absolute angel to boot. I could go on, but just know I went to see another color specialist when Lynnie was out due to Covid and let me tell you... it was a one and done bc Lynnie is the only colorist/stylist who does it right.

Had my first post-pandemic cut with Lynnie and I couldn't be happier!!! I've been cutting my own…read morehair for 14 mos, and while Lynnie was super kind and generous in telling me that I did a good job and that anyone would struggle to cut the back of their head where they can't see, I felt like my hair was a real mess. I mean, just chaos all over. So now that I'm vaxxed and about to take a trip back east to visit family I haven't seen in what feels like eons, I knew I needed professional help. And since I'm relatively new to Austin, I turned to Yelp for help in choosing that professional help :-) I absolutely love the cut and style Lynnie gave me, and, as I said, I felt like her task was extra challenging because of all the chaos I wreaked on my own quarantined head, ha. So I'm extra impressed with the end product! This cut is super cute and stylish and attractive and it feels very "me." I love it! Also, I love that Lynnie asked about how I style my hair at home, and maybe bc I'm lazy or maybe I'm impatient, I usually just let it air dry. So she gave me tips for styling it that way and then put me under the dome dryer to mimic the air dry so we could see how it looked after. I really appreciated that extra touch too-- it was so helpful to me since I feel like I learned some new tricks that I will actually carry out bc they're easy and don't require me to do anything time-consuming. Also, I felt very comfortable with Lynnie. In addition to clearly being so talented at her craft, she's a warm, friendly, all-around nice person who I enjoyed chatting with while she was making over my head :-). I was so looking forward to my first professional self-care experience post-vaccine (my husband is in a vulnerable group so I've been psychotically cautious for the last year so I wouldn't unknowingly give the virus to him). I was so looking forward to it that I could barley sleep last night! But at the same time I was nervous bc I am so easily embarrassed (I'm working on that), and I really was embarrassed about my hair. Lynnie put me at ease immediately, and her kindness and patience and warmth made the whole experience fabulous for me, so it was good for my outsides and my insides. I feel so good with this new haircut (I feel 10 years younger, maybe even 20!), and I feel so grateful for finding out about Lynnie. In case it's not already obvious, I will be returning again and again to be the lucky recipient of her talent, and in case it's not obvious, I highly recommend her as well... the highest recommendation I can give! Thank you so very much, Lynnie! You've made me day/week/month, and you have already made my upcoming trip more special :-D UPDATE 5/27/21: I took my trip back East and got sooooo many compliments on my hair! (Even a flight attendant complimented me, so it wasn't just people who know me, but a few strangers too.) Also, I had lots of pics taken of me (which I normally don't like bc I don't like pics of me), but these pics were sweet bc they were me with my first grandbaby! If Lynnie hadn't fixed all that I had done wrong to my head over the last year I am positive I would've hated those pics of me bc I would've been distracted by how bad my hair had looked instead of focusing on the baby. So thank you for that huge save, Lynnie! (If I weren't so shy I would post a pic of me. Alas, I am that shy.) Also, this cut is a dream to take care of: it really suits my wash-and-wear lifestyle, and looks so good to boot. And Lynnie showed me some cool tricks to accentuate the style when I air dry. And I forgot to mention that I have short hair-- I read somewhere that short haircuts are harder to do well than long ones (makes sense when I think about it). So that's another well-earned feather in Lynnie's amazing cap! :-D

This salon is very clean and decorated with plants in a very modern space…read more Kristen is phenomenal and really helped change the texture and style of my hair. They have R+Co my favorite hair line as well as Kevin Murphy products. It's also local and full of good vibes. 10/5 all the way !

Kristina is amazingly talented and so friendly ! Every time I leave her chair, I feel cute & my…read morehair is exactly as I pictured ( if not better ) ! 10/10!!

Mercedes really listens to you, offers her best opinions, advice, and services. I've been a more…read morethan satisfied client for years!!

Mercedes finally got my hair the way I wanted it after years of not having the right way. It was…read moresuch a relief and she was also much faster than most other technicians which I appreciated immensely! We chatted and she had such wise (& free) advice. I had a therapy session on top of gorgeous highlights! Such an added bonus! I wouldn't have minded paying for that either!

Monica is truly dedicated to each client's satisfaction and a breeze to visit with while in her…read morechair.

I've never had a hairstylist like Monica! She always knows exactly what I want and makes my hair…read morelook absolutely fabulous every single time. Even when I bring in inspo pictures, she not only matches the look but also tailors it to suit my face shape and personal style. I honestly can't recommend her enough--she is the BEST!!

I've had a couple of positive experiences here (primarily with Tien who has left the salon). Salon…read moreis cute and clean and seems like they do a lot to create a welcoming atmosphere. However, my last visit with new stylist Belle left me with complete shock and disappointment. We clearly did not have same idea of color, but I also ended up with a refresh butterfly cut with terribly uneven layers all around my hair, and hair around my face chopped back to my ears because she wanted to remove weight. It was also extremely texturized leaving holes through out my hair. I for sure had damage but walked out with even more somehow, and didn't even realize how bad because she didn't do the included styling at the end (realized at home this cut was impossible to style!). They offered a corrective service which I appreciated after spending $400, and knowing it's a small business. Salon owner was nice but ultimately the color was still off (explicitly asked for a shadow root but just had lots of chaotic bleach), and cut hair was already cut and too far gone to blend apparently. Senior stylist who was correcting also continuously yanked my hair in the bowl, saying she had to in order to get the toner on everything. Super painful and I don't even have a sensitive head. Didn't realize how bad and uneven it still was all around until getting another corrective service at another salon recently. Such an uncomfortable experience overall and definitely not the salon for me. Hope others have a better experience or go to Wheelhouse ATX who has been nothing but kind, professional, and very skilled at handling a very messy correction

I've only left Apotheca for about two hours and I cannot get over how stellar my haircut came out!…read moreNot only is this salons truly spacious, clean, and well lit, but the entrance is a horticulture's paradise. They take pride in creating a community and you can see how embracing they are for everyone to come and get their hair done here. Not only is this a safe space and open to all for the queer community and beyond, but they offer hair, makeup, spa, and treatment services. I was able to make a same day appointment and was guided on how they have a few different tiers of stylists and after going over my needs, the receptionist guided me to book with Samaia. We all know how annoying parking can get, so I was stoked when they informed me about the complimentary parking within the same building for retail. It's the first three floors so make sure it's marked for retail (we hate getting towed in this house). As I walked in, I was promptly greeted and asked what I would like to drink. Now in all my years of getting my haircuts, I have never been offered SNACKS upon check-in. What a simple yet amazing way to elevate your salon. They had alcoholic and non-alcoholic options and you're encouraged to access the snacks and fridge if you desire something else. My barber/stylist Samaia met me in the lobby after I waited for a few minutes and ushered me into the back. Don't let your initial opinion fool you because there are like 10+ chairs and a dedicated hair washing room (with charging stations) there. I was informed my cut included a wash, style, and cleanup which was much appreciated. I showed her a few examples of hairstyles that stood out to me and she gaved me her open and honest expert opinion which was so nice. I loved she didn't just say yes we can do that and then hit my hair. We took a few minutes discussing options and we decided on a cut that would give me the effect I desired yet room for growth. Samaia's skillset transformed my hair and gave me the Cinderella effect of transforming me from a pumpkin to a beautiful glass carriage. She took her time and carefully used scissors and plenty of different tools for my hair. Many of which where the first I've seen even with my multiple visits to salons and barbershops in my lifetime. What stood out to me though was her approach to educate and demonstrate how to utilize tools when at home. It felt achievable and I even ended up purchasing a diffuser tool for my blowdryer. My hair feels and looks like a celebrity cut and I am so thankful that Samaia was able to give me the haircut I've been wanting to have for the longest time. I'll definitely be back!!

Deborah was so wonderful. She somehow managed to get my highlights perfect, trim and style away my…read morefrizz, and was fun to talk to the whole time. Highly recommend her and everyone at Garbo.

Really disappointed. I've gotten my bangs trimmed countless of times and I don't usually have this…read moreproblem. The stylist seemed unaware that cowlicks can be trained/ styled and wouldn't work against my cowlick like I asked. I also showed this Pinterest photo and she told me I couldn't get my bangs that thick. I'm going to attach the picture of what I wanted and a picture of my hair looking exactly like the example pic when it was cut somewhere else. I had to go and cut more at my house and I forgot to take a photo right before so I'm not going to post a current picture of my bangs as I don't feel that's fair, but I was so frustrated having to go back and cut that I just had to leave a review.

Alejandra Villarreal is a top - notch hair stylist I recently had the pleasure of visiting at Jose…read moreLuis Salon on 6th St. she exceeded all of my expectations! From the moment I walked into her salon, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming smile, which immediately put me at ease. What impressed me most about this hairstylist was her extensive knowledge and professionalism when it came to coloring and adding dimension to my hair. She listened intently as I explained what I was looking for and made some excellent suggestions that I hadn't even considered. Her attention to detail was truly impressive and it was clear that she was incredibly passionate about her craft. ( Something I've been struggling in Austin) coming to her with a dry damaged thin hair thinking she couldn't do much. Since coming to her, my hair has become bouncier and healthier than ever before. I am constantly receiving compliments on my hair, which is a true testament to her skill and expertise. Communication has never been an issue as she is bilingual, which made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. I am so grateful to have found such an amazing hairstylist who truly cares about her clients and their hair. I always bring her photos of what I am looking for and she works her magic to get me there. She is truly a master of her craft and I have already recommended her to all of my friends and family.

This review has been a long time in the making! I have been in a hair-relationship with Sarah…read moreContey for over seven years (when I moved to Austin!). She has been patient during the times I "colored" my own hair until I finally wised up and allowed her to work her magic with balayage. Sarah is someone I have trusted with my hair from when I was searching for someone who knew how to cut long hair (really long) to when I finally donated to locks of love, tried out some short bobs then let it grow out again and explored some color. She goes the extra step in not only learning and growing in her craft, but also teaching or offering input to other stylists when asked. I don't know what I would do if I ever had to move away as I have followed her to new salons! Outside of Sarah making me feel incredibly safe and comfortable during these past months, Jose Luis Salon is also set up for success. The salon itself is spaced out and divided to make sure social distancing is in place. You let them know when you are there/ready and they only bring in clients one at a time while doing temp checks too. So if you are tired of your quarantine hair or just ready to try a new look or color- Sarah Contey is your hair stylist and Jose Luis Salon is your place!