Love me some shaggy shag! I have been coming to Shag salon for a little over a year now and my hair has never been so long and healthy. My preferred stylist is Maddie Angle because she always does a great job of sticking to what I ask for, but making it low maintenance. She tries to take as little off the ends as possible because she knows I want the length, and with multiple visits now it's getting quite long and we've nearly cleared out all the split ends. The salon is always easy to get an appointment at, feels reasonably priced and I love that they DONT try to push products on you like at other salons. I really lean towards 60/70s shaggy layers and they nail it all the time. read more

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Taylor was AWESOME. Best haircut I've had in years at a very reasonable price. I love my haircut!!!!

Abel has recently stopped working weekends. The shop is also unfortunately beset by a construction project. S Lamar is down to one lane, which makes commute on bus very hard. I tried to schedule my cuts with Abel, but his weekday availability was 10-2. It's not possible for me to take hours off work for a haircut right now. I updated so you can avoid wondering why you can't book Saturdays with him anymore. The shop was very accommodating via email to cancel my haircuts. I respect his choice to have weekends off; the service industry doesn't usually allow that, but sadly, his schedule and the ongoing construction means I need to take a break and find someone closer to home. I'm so happy to be his feature for Yelp, and his instagram post a few years ago made me so happy. If you can book weekday afternoon and brave the construction, he's worth it. read more

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Decent trims. Pretty expensive. Couldn't make an appointment due to unforeseen circumstances and the cancellation link doesnt work. Was charged $90. read more

So first off.. I'm bald so this is a very honest review because it's based on my daughter LOL! It's a few days before school starts and my daughter wanted her hair done, so in Yelpers we trust... Shaggy Hair Salon came highly recommended...the wife made an appointment for 11am.. which is perfect...when this is done we're off to eat! Once we got there you could tell this is no doubt a dope joint...the decor is hip and stylish...just bout everyone I saw there had tats (super dope since half my body is inked up...I have an appreciation for others that have them) everyone was totally friendly and you can get a beverage once you're checked in...my kinda spot! My daughter's stylist Nancy came over to greet us and off they went to the back to get things going...now while that was going on...I was checking out the whole vibe...just dope..made me wish I had my hair grown out just to get a cut! Ultra modern equipment, super nice stylists and when my daughter was done Another thrilled customer...on our way out she said...This is going to be my place...don't look elsewhere because I love my hair! Awesome job Nancy and we'll see you soon..in the meantime everyone else get down to Shag Salon read more

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I literally cannot believe it took me so long to write this review! i got my haircut here after ALMOST FIVE YEARS of not having a professional haircut. With two kids and multiple jobs life just got in the way. Let me tell you this: I will NEVER go anywhere else ever again. The environment is AMAZING. The very 70s chic vibe immediately makes me feel so chill. I was so nervous about my haircut bc i decided to try bangs for the first time in my LIFE. WHEN I TELL YOU KELLY CAME THROUGH Kelly made me feel so at home and relaxed. we chatted as if we had been friends for ages. I'll attach the before and afters of the absolute miracle she worked on my hair. Very inclusive environment, very reasonable prices, really great products, and the vibes are immaculate. Cannot recommend enough read more

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Aileen is incredible! She did a beautiful job with my previously botched bob and made me look and feel amazing! Aileen made everything better; she's professional, knowledgeable, and super cool. I love her so much I actually scheduled a cut for my son. Plus, the sunshine vibes are unbeatable at Shag. Open, inclusive, and magical. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Maddy gave a nice cut when I walked in. Real sharp. Good banter. Nice place too. The pacific ocean says hello.

I had to write this review because I keep thinking about how much I LOVE my haircut, and what a positive experience I had at Shag! I came in about two weeks ago for the first time. I was really hesitant to try a new hairdresser, because I loved mine so much and I'm honestly kind of fussy. But my old hairdresser moved and I heard good things about Shag, so I made an appointment with - ~ Ash Angell ~ - for a trim (? I mean, it had been six months since my last hair cut!) Ash did a great job. They were really pleasant to talk to during the appointment, and really knew how to cut my fine, wavy hair. Really good energy. This haircut looks like a million bucks but it was less than $100. Also- the plants inside were really cute, and *every person working there was smiling* which really means a lot, I've come to realize as I get older. Good energy. Thank you Shag! read more

The transformation!! I have been seeing Katie McKenzie for about three years now and through this time my hair has not only been the healthiest it has ever been, but I have seen the salon grow in such incredible ways! Every single person there is accommodating, hospitable, and anticipates your needs before you even have to say anything. Katie though... phew I could chat for hours about how she tailors everything to her clients because I've lived it. She is a master at her craft and truly takes every single formula into consideration before customizing it for me! We have gone platinum blonde, she has done extensions, and now I am a brunette, and in all stages Katie has went above and beyond. I have attached some photos so that you can see the transformation, she is truly one of a kind! read more

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This is for Abel! He corrected my hair and did so great! He was fast with the service yet took his time to make sure my hair was to my liking. read more

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I love it love it love it Slava is amazing professional!! He creates magic with his hands I trust my hair only Slava read more

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Kelly is sooooo amazing!! She was great from the start. So welcoming and accommodating! I was a little late due to traffic on Lamar but she made me feel no worries my hair looks and feels amazing and she even taught me how to do it correctly when I'm on my own read more

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I traveled into ATX and needed a haircut. This place was the only place to accommodate me and they were awesome! I had my walk in appt w Ash and she did an amazing haircut on me and was so friendly. read more

I've been coming here for a few years now and my hair has never been healthier! I always get questions around how I keep my hair so long and healthy while it also being blonder than blonde (we're talking mother of dragons, glows in the dark level blonde), and while after care is important, it's SO important to have a good salon that takes pride in their skills and products. I'm always extremely satisfied with the products they've used on my mane in the salon (lighteners, shampoos, etc.) and with what I've gotten here for at home. Speaking of take home care, I just grabbed the Olaplex 3 & 6 from their wonderful selection upfront (Kevin Murphy and Oribe to name a few) and my hair is *looooving* the rejuvenating therapy it's getting right now. So if you put your hair through the ringer like I have I highly recommend the Olaplex products and services offered at Shag. Hurry, they have a holiday bundle right now for an amazing price!!! Go ahead and treat yourself, you and your hair deserve it read more

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Tierney is the best. So friendly and really listens to what you want. She's the first person to ever pay attention to my hair texture and try and work with it. I have a wave to my hair and when she cut my hair she really paid attention to it and cut in a way to bring it out! The first time I came in Tierney gave me the coolest orange hair. It faded into an awesome peachy color and I kept it when I recently came in for a cut. I can't wait to come back for color again Also everyone has a mask and it feels very safe to get your cut and color! read more

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Two weeks into this absolute killer shaggy rocker cut from Tierney. This is probably the best haircut I've had in a few years! The salon is top notch, everyone is talented, super friendly, they carry all the Oribe products you could ever want, and it's in a convenient location on South Lamar. Would 10/10 recommend xx read more

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I cannot say enough good things about my color experience with Beau and both apprentices today. WOW - from service, kindness all the way to expertise!! It was enjoyable and I love my hair again. From the girl who answered the phone on Saturday and kindly listened to my desperate plea for help with my self-botched color, to the consultation on Monday where Beau listened and put me at ease to the quick appointment just 3 days later. It was a 10-star experience, and the color is great. SO FUN to be there on Halloween with everyone dressed up, too. THANK YOU!!!! read more

Looking for a seasoned stylist who you can trust?!? just had my hair done by Abel and my color and extensions look amazing!!! He just moved to Austin from Dallas and was a Top stylist in Dallas with months long waiting list! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair!! Many of us from Dallas are driving to Austin just get our hair done from him!!! Austin is lucky to be able to score an appointment with him with short notice, take advantage, he will be booked up in no time!!! I will attach some photos. read more

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Shag Salon is a very nice place and its customer service gets an A++. People who are working here are amazing and super friendly and the atmosphere is cheerful and creative. Brett, the manager, deserves a special mention as a customer-oriented, mindful, welcoming and handsome man who would never leave you without support and assistance. I'm so happy I met Slava - the best stylist from Europe with 10+ years experience and unique sense of fashion. The way he sees hair and beauty in general is something that let me trust him and listen to him. He doesn't just cut and color my hair but creates a new style, new mood, new better me. Dear Slava, thank you for my girly blonde spring, bright mermaid/blue summer and sassy fall! read more

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Abel Reyes!!! I've been seeing him for a year and a half and won't be switching stylists until he retires or moves out of the city. With over 17 years of experience (and a growing list of certs + qualifications), he has NEVER done me wrong. I'll let the blend pictured below speak for itself; but he slays the cut, color, and blowout every single time (and does hair extensions too!). read more

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Beau is a great stylist! I'm loving my haircut and color correction job to help match my roots better, not a easy task since I've been dying my hair at home jet black for years. I'm super impressed! read more

Sarah is the only person I will ever let touch my hair, she is a coloring expert! I had such an amazing experience at this salon, from the moment I walked in. The lobby area was very trendy, funky, and cute. The entire space has a lot of character. Everyone was extremely friendly and had great energy. I went to see Sarah, who does incredible work. Her Instagram has a lot of inspiration (@hairbysarah_)! I have been seeing her for years now, and I am never disappointed. She is friendly, honest, and a good conservator. It's almost like a therapy session every time I go. The time flies, and I walk out feeling beautiful. Definitely stop by Shag Salon and ask for Sarah. You'll get great customer service, complimentary rosé, and amazing hair! read more

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Rude, entitled, and unhelpful customer service. Pricey services, and terrible cancellation policies. Beware. I was a prospective client of this salon due to reviews and proximity to my home, but due to the extremely rude and hostile customer service of this salon I ate the (full) cost of a service rather than trust my head of hair with anyone affiliated with this salon. I will never be a customer and their service has such a low bar that it's set a new standard in terms of unacceptable salon behavior. read more

I'm new to Austin and saw Shag salon as a top rated salon... I am a blonde and was looking for texture, depth, and something fresh. They had me scheduled with Slava and let me tell you... Slava is a top level professional with great customer service...and EXTREMELY talented. His eye for detail was what impressed me... he even used a cutting technique to add volume to my sadly thin hair. My experience was one of a kind in the 25 years I've been blonde. Thank you Slava! read more

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I haven't gone to the hair salon in years, especially after COVID hit. I researched a bunch of salons in the area and came across Shag. It was a wonderful experience! Flor did my hair, and took extra good care of me while doing my hair. She had great bear tips as well so I can maintain my fresh cut and gave me exactly what I wanted! I'm so satisfied and am for sure coming back! read more

It was my first time at Shag Salon and I booked with Kelly. I couldn't be happier. First impressions on walk in - I was immediately greeted on check in, offered something to drink while I waited as I was a few minutes early, and the sitting area was nicely decorated and had a chill atmosphere. Kelly greeted me with warmth and was really good at matching energy. I was impressed with her skills and am *obsessed* with my haircut. I went from medium/long grow out from a previous bob to a fresh new bob cut. It's gorgeous and I am considering future services such as hair coloring treatments. I've never had a "go-to" hair stylist or hair dresser before, but I'll be sticking with Kelly from now on! Peace xox read more

Kelly is the absolute BEST for short/fine hair. She really took the time to analyze my hair, listen to what I wanted and show me how to style step by step. Can't wait to go back for color next...definitely recommend Kelly! read more

Lovely haircut done by Maddie :) I got a longer shag and was super unsure of what to do going in but she totally helped me and gave me such a cute cut that really made me feel like myself again! read more

Ok, stop what you are doing and run, don't walk, to see Patrick! I have been to him twice and he has put the most amazing balayage into my hair. He took the time to see what I really wanted and on my follow up visit, he even asked me about what I was using on my hair to make sure it was the right stuff and would not conflict with the color. He is so easy to talk to and it made the 4 hours (each time) go by so fast! Honestly though, I moved to ATX 3.5 years ago and just could not find someone who understood how much hair I had and actually cared about what would be the best cut for it. Each time I left a salon, I was so unhappy with the cut and just moved onto the next person. I am so happy I found Patrick and cannot recommend him enough! read more

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I see Christopher Veterer at Shag Salon and him. Christopher has been cutting my hair for over 3 years now and I have loved him since the first cut. I lived in Austin for several years but then move to San Antonio about a year and a half ago. I still drive in to see him from San Antonio so he can cut and color my hair - he is that great! I have thin, delicate, and challenging hair including a cowlick. Christopher is great with cutting my hair and also guiding me with cuts that will do well for my hair type.He always takes plenty of time to evaluate what my hair is doing before he cuts it during and after. He never rushes or encourages me to do something but I don't want to do or that he doesn't feel I will be happy with afterward. He is even professional and honest enough to discourage me from doing something that he knows I regret which I really respect. Over the years Christopher has really gained my trust and respect as a hairdresser which is why I continue to drive an hour and a half to have him cut my hair and color it. If you are looking for a change and in need of an awesome hairdresser that will take great care of you and your locks Christopher is your guy!!!!!! I also want to add I am Type A picky with my hair and he is able to keep me very happy read more

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Calling all blondes, Christopher is your new stylist! I was looking for a new hair salon in Austin. After reading all the great reviews of this salon, I decided to book with Christopher. I called and let him know what to expect and he scheduled his entire Saturday to accommodate me. I have long thick hair and usually find my hair stylist exhausted after coloring my heaping head of hair, not Christopher. His attention to detail never wavered. Every strand of my hair was colored, washed, and cut to perfection. I walked in and explained my expectations for my hair and he made my dream come true. He was able to tone all yellow out of my hair and gave me the perfect champagne blonde. The technique he used allows me to wait 3-4 months before going back. Blessing for blondes! He is truly a hair professional and artist. It means a lot to find a good stylist and I am so happy the universe lead me here! read more

This is my second time writing a review for this salon. My first review was full of frustration and anger, but now that some time passed by and new events took place, my hope is to share my story with just facts and perhaps help someone else to avoid the situation that I found myself in. Let me start with a compliment, I have loved my hairstylist who works at Shag, he did a great job with my hair and i am sad to be looking for a new place. My frustration came from an incident that happened a few months ago. I asked the front desk person not to point the temperature gun to my head because due to past experiences that I went through, it gives me a terrible anxiety. I asked that he uses my wrist. In response to my request the front desk person laughed and said these exact words: "our salon- our rules, if you don't like it, leave." I closed my eyes and let him do his thing, against what my body was telling me was acceptble. As a result of this experience, I did not want to go back to Shag salon and I wanted to share what happened to me, so I wrote a review on Yelp. No doubt, it was angry, I own that part and I do want to apologize for that. In return, the owner of the salon posted my review on Shag salon instagram. Many people went on to compliment the owner for keeping them safe from people like me. Many went on to make fun of me and completely disregard my fear and my feelings. But not all...some people stood up for me. In return, the owner responded to my defenders by slandering me, saying, I quote his exact words: "this particular client has refused to temperature checks, mask protocols, as well as paying for services rendered. So in this incident the customer is not right but yet a liability to our business....." In addition, one of the persons who went on to defend me was my friend, who pointed out to Shag salon that this is not a way to treat a customer. Well, Shag salon blocked her from their page. I contacted my hairdresser asking why he would tell the owner of the salon that I do not pay for the services. The hairdresser said he never said anything bad to the owner about me. Which brings me to my next point. Dear Shag salon owner, I believe your name is Michael, I pay for my services, I tip well and I refer my friends. (don't take my word for it, ask my hairdresser). I wear my mask when it is mandated, the only thing I asked was that you make an exception and not point a gun to my head and if you are worried that my wrist was colder then my head, then, by any means, add a few digits to the number to make sure you are comfortable. This experience left me hopeless and sad. How far does one go to maintain the "I am right" status. The owner of Shag salon decided to slander my reputation. After talking to my attorney, I realize that there is not much I can do legally, so I am just going to ask kindly: Michael, please apologize for spreading lies about me on social media and take your untrue comments about me down. If you do so, I will update this review and let everyone who is reading this know that in the end, you did the right thing. and if you don't, I already forgave you and I moved on, but I will not be recommending Shag salon to anybody. Thank you, Update: I'm happy to report that the post of my review was taken down from Shag salon Instagram page, but still no apologies from the owner. read more

I really liked my new haircut by Jon D. He is great stylist. I have a feeling that I found what I was looking for. Even though the salon is very far from me, it really worse commuting. read more

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Patrick is INCREDIBLE! I went to him worried that my hair would never be the same again. There were weird patches in my hair from a mess-up with a previous stylist, and my hair felt pretty damaged. He really listened to me when I told him what I wanted. Though I thought my fate was sealed, and that getting the hair that I wanted would be a long, dreary process of many salon visits, he magically did what I thought was impossible and gave me exactly what I wanted. Not only that, but I walked away with HEALTHY hair. He also taught me the best ways to keep my hair healthy and hooked me up with some great products. Patrick really knows his stuff! He made me very comfortable and I really enjoyed having my hair done by him! I'm definitely going to keep coming back! read more

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They made it seem like it was completely impossible to lighten my hair. Over the phone they quoted 150-200 which I was fine with but when I went to do the consultation they kept giving me the run around and said they needed to charge me 100 bucks an hour and couldn't give me an estimate. It seemed like I was just bothering them and they obviously didn't want my business. So sad! read more

Wait, I can't give 10 stars? I haven't had my hair cut by someone other than myself in over 20yrs. I've been growing my hair out since 2019 so needed a cleanup. Michael was amazing. I'm biased as he's my friend, but regardless, he was awesome. Gave great advice for taming my long hair and even helped clean up my giant beard. I got nice comments when I came home to my partner. Love you all and thanks for the great experience. read more

To start off, the shop is beautiful and artsy! Love the atmosphere in there. Brett greeted me and made some really good hot tea for me, which was nice! I reached out to Katie for a balayage. I've been debating for months and have a commitment phobia when it comes to a hairstylist. Fortunately, she had an opening on the only free day I had out of the week. She was super sweet and personable! I gave her an idea of what I wanted and told her she can choose what else to do if she'd like. I loved the outcome! I've gotten many complements already! It's softly blended with no harsh lines, which is my biggest fear when going to a new hairstylist. Katie will make you feel welcomed and comfortable and listen to what you want! Thank you again Katie! read more

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I've been hating my hair the two years and Katie McKenzie truly did a miracle job on my hair I absolutely love my cut and balayage. I'm so excited to go through my blonde adventure with her because she truly cares about her art of doing hair I highly recommend her if you want beautiful hair! read more

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Katie Mckenzie did an AMAZING job on my Blonde Balayage service. The color is exactly what I was looking for and it is very low maintenance. I will be going back to Katie Mckenzie for all my color services. Here is her instagram - @Austintxhair read more

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