Vibe Collective is a rad salon & art space in my neighborhood. A local female-owned small business that is true to its roots (love what I did there? I do!). The owners, Ashley & Penny, are plain & simple, hair artists. The entire team of stylists is artists. They've honed their craft so that every person walking out looks like a million bucks after receiving services. They absolutely pamper their clients. My boyfriend comes home looking like he walked off the cover of GQ Magazine. Woo-wee. I had a consultation for some color and I can't wait to get an appointment on the books. read more

My husband and I both see Ashley, who is *amazing*! She is meticulous about color and cuts, and a genuinely hilarious person. We first started seeing Ashley prior to Vibe opening. Because of distance I started going elsewhere, and believe me when I say My. Hair. Was. Wrecked. when I came crawling back to Ashley. She graciously welcomed me back and after a year and a half long hair journey, my hair is back to normal and healthy. Side note: I've never, ever had the type of hair that can wash and go. Ashley created a cut and schooled me on the right products, and for the first time in my adult life I've retired heat tools. Seriously guys, she's magic. read more

I love this little eastside gem and the unicorns that fill the space! Lizz is my go-to hair genius for cut and color. Not only is she uber talented but she is equally such a kind soul to be around. I thoroughly enjoy the time I get to spend with her while she works her magic. After breaking up with my last hair stylist it took me a while to find the time with my busy schedule to get an appointment with Lizz -- y'all it was 10000% worth the wait! The salon is beautifully decorated and has a very relaxing "vibe." There is also amble parking right across the street which we all know is a rare find in Austin. Prices are reasonable for the quality of service you receive and the artist skill. Thank you, Lizz for bringing my hair back to life! read more

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First things first, there are only good vibes in this place. I have a long dramatic story about my experience here but to save you all a long story I would like to write about why this place is so awesome. #1- good vibes, edgy feel, filled with down to earth cool ass chicks. #2- Ashley Ashley Ashley. Aside from her fun personality, her passion and drive to be creative is what makes this salon. She just purely enjoys it and you can tell with just her attitude. I had balayage before and naturally have dark hair but have always wanted to be blonde. Ashley has definitely taken me down that road but has done it safely over a series of several sessions with each session making me feeling absolutely fabulous and like a new person. Every time I go to see her I typically have an idea of what I've been thinking about but honestly would let her choose whatever she wanted to do to my hair because I just trust her that much. Another thing that I love seeing is what all the other stylist do, as well. Everyone here is equally so amazing and talented. I also love that they have someone who specializes in mens haircut too! Such a diverse group of talent but each stylist brings something so unique to the table. I am so glad I live nearby but even if I didn't I would drive however long to come see these people. I have never ever been so committed to a salon but here I am pouring my heart out on Yelp about my relationship with this wonderful gem of a place. Go check this place out! Your hair will thank you and I'm sure I'll soon find your love letter to Vibe here on Yelp, as well. read more

Vibe Collective is a boutique salon on Austin's East Side that will give you great hair, whatever your vision of great hair may be. And if you don't have a vision, ask your stylist, as they are never short on ideas. Want a perfect fade, long beachy waves, or super-tight ringlets? They will hook you up. Are you a brunette longing to be blonde, or a blonde wanting to go vivid purple? Color is their speciality, and every color of the rainbow can be applied to your hair with great success. Or just get a cut to freshen up! They do it all. I've been going to Penny for eleven years now and won't go anywhere else to get my hair done - but if I had to, I'd go to Ashely, Vibe Collective co-owner and color expert, or Sarah - I'd trust anyone at Vibe Collective with my hair. Penny has taken my hair from drab to fab. At her hands, my hair has sported perfect blonde highlights, and then gone from millennial pink to ultra-violet to a rich-looking red. It always brings compliments, and suits me, and I love it. Not only will Vibe Collective give you great hair, they can give you tips on how to maintain your hair's newly induced beauty. Penny even wrote a color guide consisting of ten tips that is about bookmark-sized. The last time I was in there I picked it up and used it as a bookmark, and I can't emphasize how helpful it is to have a list of do's and don'ts to follow between hair appointments. I can refer to it at any time, and it's my own hairdresser's expert advice! That's just one way Penny give back to her clients. The salon itself is super cool. Art on the walls, some cool jewelry for sale, and it changes now and then so nothing gets stale. I love the hanging light fixtures, it's almost like sculpture. And the TV screens show current fashion shows, or music videos, so there's always something visually interesting to look at, if you ever get tired of looking in the mirror, or at what the other stylists are doing (you won't). read more

I've been a loyal client to Liz Holt for years. She is a very talented colorist but today I unfortunately learned that she values quick cash grabs over costumer loyalty. I woke up the day of my appointment sick with a fever and when I called the salon and they made me aware of their policy where you have to pay full price for day of cancellations. I offered to come in with a mask and that offer was rejected. Liz Holt charged me $390 for waking up sick. It truly feels like a gut punch because I'm pretty easy going, always on time, always down to let her take photos and always tip 20%. I've seen her for years and even trusted her to do my wedding hair. This is the first time I've ever had to cancel last minute and I thought we had built a good rapport and trust. I understand paying the full service fee for a no call no show but to do this to a client who has seen you for years has made me lose all respect for her and this salon. This whole situation has left me feeling used and discarded as a client. I would've been okay with paying fee but to pay for the full service is beyond messed up. I hate writing negative reviews but I'm so incredibly disappointed and heartbroken by this treatment so I feel like I need to warn other loyal clients that years of support mean absolutely nothing to her read more

This review is for Lizz. After researching, I booked an appointment with her because I have blackest of black hair and read that she has experience lifting the color. So far, I've gotten my hair colored by her about 4 times and have loved every single session. I've never had a colorist lift my hair color so quickly without it turning brassy. I appreciate how consistently meticulous, professional and thoughtful she is. Pricing is very reasonable too, and she doesn't surprise you with random extra fees. On top of her skills, she's so chill and personable. I drive over an hour to the salon and always end up taking a nap while getting my hair done . I don't feel pressured to talk, which is nice sometimes. You do have to book a month or more on advance! They have easy online scheduling. read more

Amazing color work! I've been having my hair professionally colored for almost 25 years and have never been to a salon with as many talented colorists as Vibe. My regular magician there, Lizz Holt, is the fastest, most gentle, and most competent stylist I've ever been to-and when I can't see her, the other stylists are equally amazing. I've had A LOT of color that I thought I liked, but I've never been as in love with my hair as I am now. I feel like a movie star every time I leave the salon, as she even has time to blow out and style my long and thick hair-and it's never been in better shape or had more bold color. This place is a keeper! read more

1. I have SUPER thick curly hair. 2. I like to dye this hair often and all colors of the rainbow. 3. I also like to shave my head if I decide it's all to much. 4. days later I call and say I need to look "professional" for a meeting. Most stylist reading this are screaming by now. Not Penny. I swear she loves the challenge! She shaves it off, helps grow it out (so you don't even know that's what's happening), and dyes it, all while keeping it healthy and gorgeous. You don't just look good leaving the salon, she makes sure it looks good till you get back. Most can't do that with (curly) purple and pink hair. She honestly thinks 2 steps ahead of that hair! (and the trends) Truly an artist that loves her craft. She takes the first few minutes of every appointment to find out what's new, then communicates her plan of attack to you. I love that I still feel like a new client after years of seeing her. Talking to Ashley (it's a fun place just waiting for your apt) I discovered her mens haircut skills were top notch and decided to send my boyfriend to her. He will not let anyone (other than penny) touch his golden locks now. His long hair went from airheads to lion king simba thanks to the ladies at vibe! Go get your hair did at Vibe. I promise you will be thrilled with the results. read more

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VIBE: Cool and trendy WHY: Great treatment & haircut I was visiting some friends in Austin last weekend and decided to get an impromptu haircut. The last one I got at a different salon was very underwhelming, and I wasn't even able to wear my natural waves in a flattering way. I booked my appointment online through their website, which was super easy, and my stylist was Jenna. She was great! She was fun & interesting to talk to, and most importantly she heard me out when I explained what I didn't like about my current cut. She took time to talk to me about my hair habits and shape that I wanted, and even helped me re-construct what I ask for when talking to my future stylists. She gave me a great new shape without taking off too much length, and thinned out my ends with some cool looking techniques so that my wavy hair fell nicely around my face. She also took the time to give me an amazing head massage when she washed my hair. I'd definitely go back to see Jenna next time I'm in Austin, thanks for my new look lady! read more

Y'all! This salon is amazing!! Penny is an artist and a freaking awesome hair color goddess. I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out!! I've been considering going a little wild and coloring my hair a funky color for a while. Penny came highly recommended by a friend with crush-worthy deep blue hair. I came in to Penny with dyed dark dark brown and walked out with gorgeous sunset hair that I get never-ending compliments on. Sunset hair is an ombré look transitioning from purple to pink to orange to yellow. Sounds crazy? It kinda is.... BUT Penny applied the colors in such a gorgeous way that they transition beautifully. I've been noticing other people's dye jobs a lot more since going to Vibe and I feel so fortunate to have found an awesome hair dresser to do vivid color expertly. The ladies at Vibe do it all and I can't say enough about their skills! A couple things-- if you're going to try out vivid hair color, keep in mind that your routines will definitely need to change. Every time your hair gets wet, the color will fade and change. Plus, if you're getting your hair bleached, make sure you haven't washed it in a few days. Love Vibe & I'm so grateful to have found Penny!! read more

Not a day goes by that I don't receive a compliment on my hair. Jealous? Book an appointment with Penny at Vibe Collective ASAP. One bang trim from her will change your life. Penny is everything you look for in a stylist (and friend)-she asks questions, truly listens to what you say, offers realistic feedback about what is and isn't achievable, and she patiently takes her time to do the job well. You can tell she LOVES what she does and finds great joy in making her clients look their best. Plus, she's the most sparkling conversationalist. I always leave my appointments with new podcasts, shows, bands or books to check out. On top of being an authentic and genuine person, Penny has serious talent. She has helped me achieve every hair color under the sun: from copper to champagne blonde to almost-black-brown to auburn to pastel pink-there's nothing she can't do. Through all these years of processing, my hair has remained healthy and soft the whole time because of her expertise. Penny has been cutting and coloring my hair since 2009, making this one of my longest and most rewarding relationships lol. Seriously, I'm so devoted to Penny that even while I lived in New York from 2011-2013, I would schedule appointments with her during my trips to Austin. I'm so happy she has opened her very own shop and can't wait to see all that she accomplishes. read more

I had always seen Vibe Collective on 12th and always wondered what it was from a far. Then one day I was referred to them by a close friend and realized it was a Salon. Oh wow, am I forever grateful to have referral. Jamie has been so awesome and really helped me start to love my hair again. She's extremely talented and would highly recommend her, especially if you're just not sure what to do or have been stuck with the same thing for awhile. I have since moved out of the area but definitely will miss my cuts and color with Jamie at Vibe! read more

Went first time for Liz. She immediately got it, how I wanted my hair to be colored and cut. Price is very fair and reasonable. Love this place!!! read more

Lizz is amazing, talented, kind and relatable! I came to her with dull yellow-green hair that had been washed to that point after being emerald green. She squeezed me into her schedule so that I could attend two events the following week looking my best and I couldn't have been more grateful! My hair is still bright, and appears healthy even after all the bleaching. Can't wait to be back in that magical chair of hers! read more

I have lived in Austin going on 6 years and have jumped around to different stylists each and every time. It often has to do with increasingly rising prices but also because I just haven't found someone who gives me the kind of haircut where I feel I MUST go back. But I got a haircut (short pixie to fix a previous pixie) from Ashley at VIBE and I will be going back to her. She totally hit what I was asking for (which was just me repeating "long-ish?" and "weird part" w/ gestures and shrugging), and it felt awesome. Seems like she's been doing this for a while and really knows her craft. read more

Ashley is the best! I've been getting my hair done by her for over a year and she's the best stylist I've found in Austin. She's an expert colorist and is able to get my naturally dark brown hair to a perfect platinum while keeping my hair as healthy as possible. Highly recommend her and this salon! read more

These are Fantastically wonderful folks , space & service!!! Highly recommended!!!!!!

I've been getting my haircut here for over a year now by Penny!! This place is the best. It's easy to schedule an appointment and she is so talented, I always get compliments on my cut/color after getting my hair done here. read more

I love this place 1. because it has the best color/stylist in town, Jamie R! And 2. because it is right next door to my all-time favorite pizza/cocktail bar, King Bee. Vibe also has the best product selection in town. read more

Vibe stays true to its name, with a small intimate vibe you feel welcome as soon as you step in the door. I've been going to Jamie R. for over three years now and she consistently nails my blonde color as I'm naturally a brunette. If you're looking for balayage or highlights she's your color queen. read more

I've been coming here for about 2 years and although it's quite a drive for me, I keep coming back because the cut, color, style, and service are just. so. good. Now I've got my teenage daughter coming here too. They're all amazing, but ask for Liz and let her work her hair voodoo ninja magic on your luscious locks and you won't regret it! read more

Crystal gave me a great haircut! I love the vibe of the salon and they were very good with COVID protocols. Will definitely come back next time I need my hair done! read more

I've been going to my stylist, Jamie Rivera, for over 5 years now. She's the best at giving me what I ask and understanding the look I'm going for ! Her coloring skills are incredible and she never fails to make me feel like a millions $$$$ when I leave. She's up to date on new color & cut trends & is excited to try whatever I'm feeling ! I've followed her wherever she's gone and I have to say that Vibe Collective is my fave ! I love how private it feels and they're always playing all the latest runway shows on their tv! The building is really cool and their receptionist is so nice & helpful . read more

I met Jamie @ Red Stella a few years ago, I was new to town and I needed a stylist. I was skeptical at first but Jamie exceeded my expectations. I followed her to Vibe Collective and I love the location and staff. They are all super friendly and professional. read more

Jenna is so dope! She has a cool "vibe" . Did an updated 70's inspired haircut for me and it's exactly what I was looking for. Super versatile in style and techniques. I really enjoyed her being my stylist. read more

From beginning to end, I have only great things to say. The receptionist was so accommodating upon booking my appointment. I asked for a call back to let me know if I could get in at a certain time and she delivered. After all, I was trying to get an appointment with the amazing Jenna!! Jenna is an ABSOLUTE artist! She is definitely a master at what she does. I always look for something more on the edgy side, being a hairstylist myself, and she delivers 100%! From a stunning blurry fade to some fun designs, she is definitely your girl. So attentive and detail oriented, she is worth every penny!! I love the vibe of the place(pun intended)and not feeling like I'm being rushed out for the next client. Bonus: enjoy a beer or 2 while she works her MAGIC! I'll definitely be back!! read more

These people take their craft seriously and work hard to ensure their clients love their results! Penny is very knowledgeable and made sure to set realistic expectations for how light we could get my black hair to go in one session. She cares about keeping the hair healthy, and she's super fun to talk to during those several hours spent in the salon chair! read more

Penny at vibe has been cutting my hair for the last 13 years. The new salon is amaaazing. It's female owned and the cutest coolest space ever. I am so lucky to have penny continually do my hair around my insane schedule. read more

Penny is an amazing stylist and a true color artist, not to mention an awesome human being!!

If your looking for the perfect color without damaging your hair Jaime Riveria is your go to color wizard! I was a platinum blonde for over 10 years and was tired of the maintaince and wanted to get my hair back to a healthy state. After my last bleaching process my hair began to break and I just knew it was time for a change. I was feeling very nervous about a change and how my hair would handle another color especially going from platinum to dark brown. After visiting several stylist and not feeling 100% I just knew Jaime was the one to get the job done! She not only made me feel at ease but she reassured me that she would give my hair that extra TLC it needed to get it back to a healthy state. I absolutely love my color and it feels healthier than ever! She accomplished everything she promised & overly succeeded in so many ways! I'm now and will continue to be a burnette!!! Thank you so much for using your magic Jaime!!! Five stars doesn't even explain how satisfied I am!!! read more

I have been getting my hair done with penny for over a year, my hair is very dark, and I prefer being blonde . Penny put the integrity of my hair first and she gave me realistic expectations . Penny took my sad hair and made it stunning! She made me understand the science of hair and the time it takes to achieve my hair goals without losing the integrity of my hair. I came to penny desperately needing help with my short over bleached botched hair and she saved me !!! My hair is now half way down my back , blonde, healthy and very full. Penny uses high quality products and her years of knowledge and experience shows in her work . She's cut and colored my hair to perfection every single time with consistency and precision. She constantly stays up-to-date with the latest products and technique's in the industry. I am so thankful for her expertise! I could write so much more, but I think it's best you book an appointment with her and witness for yourself her honestly and commitment to taking care of her clients . Thank you !!! read more